Mortgage Proposals and Rate Swings: A Housing Market in Search of Real Solutions
As mortgage rates fluctuate and ambitious policy ideas emerge, economists warn that financing tweaks cannot solve the core issue: a chronic shortage of homes.
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Crystal International Bets Big on Automation with New China Logistics Hub
Hong Kong apparel giant Crystal International is investing in a high-tech logistics center in China, aiming to slash fabric transfer times by 75% and power operations with solar energy as part of its broader smart manufacturing push.
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Arctic Vision Bolsters Global Eye Care Ambitions with Strategic Acquisition of MDCO's Device Unit
Chinese biotech firm Arctic Vision moves to create an integrated ophthalmology powerhouse by acquiring MDCO Technology's device business, combining drug and device expertise to address unmet needs in eye care.
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Brown & Brown Shares Face Headwinds as BMO Capital Trims Price Target Amid Mixed Q4 Signals
Insurance brokerage giant Brown & Brown sees a key price target cut to $81 following its fourth-quarter earnings, which revealed robust fee growth but concerns over slowing organic revenue expansion.
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Morgan Stanley Boosts HF Sinclair Target to $61, Citing Refining Strength and Strategic Acquisition
Analyst Joe Laetsch raises HF Sinclair's price target, highlighting favorable crude differentials and a recent $38 million acquisition aimed at expanding its lubricants business, as the refiner lands on a list of top low-risk dividend stocks.
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Huntington Bancshares Gains Analyst Favor: Price Target Boosted Amid Strong Outlook
Truist Securities raises its price target on Huntington Bancshares (HBAN) following a robust Q4 performance, as the regional bank forecasts record interest income growth and benefits from improving industry tailwinds.
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Barclays Lifts Target on NorthWestern Energy as Utility Merger, Steady Growth Draw Investor Focus
Barclays raises its price target on NorthWestern Energy Group (NWE) to $62, citing solid quarterly performance and strategic moves, including a pending merger with Black Hills Corporation, as the regulated utility reaffirms its long-term growth outlook.
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Prudential Financial Sees Price Target Lift Amid Japan Unit Scandal Fallout
TD Cowen raises Prudential Financial's price target to $113, maintaining a 'Hold' rating, as the insurer grapples with a misconduct scandal at its Japan life insurance unit affecting nearly 500 customers.
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Stifel Trims Altria Price Target Amid Cost Pressures, Maintains Buy on Dividend Strength
Stifel Nicolaus lowered its price target on Altria Group (MO) by $4 to $68, citing higher-than-expected operating costs. Despite near-term headwinds, the firm reaffirmed its Buy rating, pointing to the tobacco giant's resilient dividend profile and long-term earnings guidance.
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Pfizer's 2026 Challenge: Navigating the Patent Cliff and GLP-1 Race
Despite a partial recovery, Pfizer's stock remains significantly below its pandemic-era peak. As 2026 approaches, the pharmaceutical giant confronts a critical juncture defined by looming patent expirations, a high-stakes catch-up effort in the lucrative GLP-1 market, and a dividend under pressure.
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OpenText Faces Analyst Caution as Price Target Trimmed Amid Strategic Shift
CIBC lowers OpenText's price target to $37, citing softer guidance and a watchful stance on the company's planned divestiture of non-core assets to sharpen its AI focus.
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Chery Accelerates European Ambitions with Liverpool R&D Hub as JLR Manufacturing Talks Advance
Chinese automaker Chery is set to establish its European commercial vehicle headquarters and a major R&D centre in Liverpool, a strategic move that coincides with high-level discussions for Jaguar Land Rover to potentially manufacture Chery's electric vehicles in the UK.
Inheriting $400K After Loss, A Woman Faces a Bittersweet Crossroads: To Fund a Future or Preserve the Past?
A 40-year-old New Yorker, grieving the loss of both parents, has inherited $400,000. Now, as she plans to marry, buy a home, and start a family, she wrestles with the emotional and financial weight of using that legacy to build her new life.
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Treasury's Debt Strategy in Focus: Will Bessent Hold the Line on Bond Sales?
As the U.S. Treasury prepares its quarterly debt issuance update, bond dealers are on high alert for any shift in strategy aimed at managing soaring yields. While major changes are seen as unlikely, the administration's broader financial interventions have markets questioning the long-held "regular and predictable" borrowing mantra.
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Could the Ozempic Effect Lead to Cheaper Flights? Airlines Eye Fuel Savings as Weight-Loss Drugs Take Off
A provocative analysis suggests the widespread adoption of GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy could trim airline fuel bills by reducing passenger weight, potentially passing savings to travelers. But industry experts debate whether the math adds up.
Business
AI Regulation Shift: CX Leaders Navigate New Uncertainty Amid Federal Push
While a recent executive order aims to streamline AI rules, experts caution that customer experience teams face a complex transition—not a regulatory holiday—demanding stronger internal governance.
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Precious Metals Rout Rattles Global Markets as Investors Seek Shelter
A sharp sell-off in gold and silver, alongside falling oil prices, has sparked volatility across global markets at the start of a week packed with major earnings and central bank decisions.
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Medicare's Obesity Drug Coverage Set to Fuel Lilly's Weight-Loss Pill Launch, CEO Says
Eli Lilly's CEO sees Medicare's new policy covering obesity treatments as a pivotal moment, poised to unlock access for millions of beneficiaries to its incoming oral drug, orforglipron, and intensify the market battle with Novo Nordisk.
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Quantum Computing's AI Play: A Deep Dive into the High-Stakes Race Between IonQ and D-Wave
In the shadow of tech giants, two quantum computing specialists, IonQ and D-Wave Quantum, are vying for investor attention with distinct approaches to AI. While both remain speculative bets, a closer look at their technology, finances, and market position reveals one as a potentially less volatile choice for those venturing into this frontier.
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Disney Posts Strong Q1 Earnings Amid CEO Succession Speculation
The Walt Disney Company exceeded Wall Street expectations in its fiscal first quarter, delivering robust results across its entertainment, experiences, and streaming divisions as longtime CEO Bob Iger prepares to hand over the reins later this year.