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Ares Management Doubles Down on Alternative Assets: From Football Clubs to Personal Care Giant

In a strategic push beyond traditional lending, Ares Management has seized operational control of a multi-club football group and orchestrated a $1.6 billion financing to create a new global personal care platform, Evermark. The moves signal the firm's aggressive expansion into high-profile, control-oriented credit opportunities.

Jan 31, 2026

Business

Ziff Davis Bets on AI and Consolidation to Revive Growth, But Questions Remain

Ziff Davis has consolidated its key shopping assets into the AI-powered RetailMeNot Group, aiming to drive advertising and commerce revenue. This strategic pivot underscores the company's broader push to leverage artificial intelligence across its digital portfolio, though investors remain divided on its long-term prospects amid structural challenges.

Jan 30, 2026

World

Immigrant Rights Groups Sue ICE Over Policy Allowing Warrantless Home Entries

A coalition of immigrant advocacy organizations has filed a federal lawsuit challenging a newly revealed ICE policy that permits agents to enter private residences without judicial warrants, arguing it violates constitutional protections against unreasonable searches.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Real Estate Tech's Q3 Report Card: Opendoor's Pivot Meets Mixed Sector Results

The third-quarter earnings season reveals a tale of two strategies in the property services sector. While Opendoor stumbles amid a major strategic shift, peers like Howard Hughes Holdings post surprising strength, highlighting the industry's uneven adaptation to a higher-rate environment.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

BlackRock's Strategic Bet: Why the World's Largest Asset Manager Is Doubling Down on Sibanye-Stillwater

BlackRock has increased its stake in the diversified precious metals miner Sibanye-Stillwater beyond 5%, signaling strong institutional confidence amid a historic rally in gold and platinum group metals. We examine the drivers behind the surge and what it means for investors.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Norwegian Cruise Line Stock: A Deep Value Play or Value Trap?

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (NCLH) shares, trading around $23, present a conundrum for investors. While recent performance has been mixed, a detailed valuation analysis suggests the stock may be significantly undervalued. We examine the numbers and the narratives shaping this potential opportunity.

Jan 30, 2026

World

New York Officials Face Legal Warning Over Public Investments in Israeli Bonds

A human rights group has cautioned New York state and city officials that investing public funds in Israeli government bonds may violate international law and fiduciary duties, exposing them to significant legal and financial risks.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Arm's AI Ambitions: Susquehanna Forecasts $1B+ Annual Royalty Stream from Custom AI Chip

Analysts at Susquehanna upgrade Arm Holdings to Positive, citing transformative deals with OpenAI and Meta. The firm projects a new AI XPU could generate over $1 billion in annual royalties, signaling a major shift beyond Arm's mobile roots.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Nomura Posts Strong Core Performance, Announces Buyback Despite Digital Asset Setback

Nomura Holdings reported robust Q3 results, with its four main divisions hitting an 18.5-year profit high and ROE consistently exceeding targets. However, losses in its digital asset unit tempered overall gains, prompting the firm to announce a significant share repurchase program.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

CITIC Telecom CFO Steps Down: Leadership Shift Puts Governance, Dividend Strategy in Focus

The resignation of CITIC Telecom International Holdings' CFO and Executive Director Luan Zhenjun, effective January 2026, marks a significant change in the company's financial leadership. While the immediate operational impact may be limited, the move raises questions about governance continuity and capital allocation discipline at a time when the stock trades at a perceived discount to its fair value.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Atour Emerges as a Premium Contender in China's Hotel Wars, Says CLSA

Brokerage firm CLSA initiates coverage on Atour Lifestyle Holdings with an 'Outperform' rating and a $49 price target, highlighting its unique brand ecosystem and asset-light model as key differentiators in a competitive market.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Norwegian Cruise Line Stock Surges 10% as Industry Optimism Rises

Shares of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (NCLH) soared over 10% Thursday, buoyed by robust industry-wide demand and positive spillover from a rival's record earnings, signaling a potential turnaround for the cruise sector.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Expedia Announces Workforce Reduction Amid AI-Driven Restructuring

Expedia Group has filed a WARN notice confirming 162 job cuts at its Seattle headquarters and among remote staff, marking the latest in a series of layoffs as the company accelerates its AI transformation amid intensifying industry competition.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Lumentum's AI Pivot Fuels Growth, But Valuation Questions Loom

Lumentum Holdings Inc. has transformed from a consumer electronics supplier into a key player in AI infrastructure, driving a V-shaped recovery. While surging demand for high-speed optical modules paints a bullish picture, its premium valuation demands scrutiny.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Credo Technology: The Quiet Backbone Powering the AI Boom

As AI infrastructure scales, reliability becomes paramount. Credo Technology Group, once a niche connectivity player, is now seeing explosive growth as its solutions become critical to preventing costly failures in hyperscale data centers. With revenue soaring over 270% and margins expanding, the debate is whether Credo is a cyclical beneficiary or the foundational 'toll road' of modern AI computing.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Privia Health's Capital-Light Model Positions It for Growth in Value-Based Care Shift

As the healthcare industry accelerates its shift to value-based care, Privia Health Group's physician-enablement platform is drawing investor attention for its scalable, asset-light approach and strong financial profile, with some analysts seeing significant upside potential.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Cinemark Stock: Undervalued Giant Poised for Rebound as Box Office Recovers

Despite lingering post-pandemic and industry headwinds, Cinemark Holdings (CNK) presents a compelling value case. With a dominant concession model, a massive loyalty program, and a slate of delayed blockbusters on the horizon, analysts see significant upside as the theater chain's financials stabilize and capital returns to shareholders begin.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Beyond the Console: How Sony's IP 360 Strategy is Forging a New Entertainment Conglomerate

Sony Group is undergoing a profound transformation, evolving from a cyclical hardware manufacturer into a diversified creative entertainment powerhouse. With its 'One Sony' ecosystem driving high-margin growth in gaming, music, and anime, analysts are building a bullish case for the stock's long-term compounding potential.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Senseonics Sees Analyst Target Cut Amid Post-Split Scrutiny

Analysts have slashed Senseonics Holdings' 12-month price target by 40%, signaling heightened caution on the medical device maker's execution path following its stock split, despite maintaining a bullish long-term revenue model.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Kiker Wealth Offloads $12.4 Million Commodity ETF Stake in Major Portfolio Overhaul

Investment firm Kiker Wealth Management has significantly reduced its holdings in the Invesco PDBC ETF, part of a sweeping divestment that slashed its total assets from $198 million to just $3 million by year-end 2025.

Feb 3, 2026