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Liberty Energy Navigates Market Turbulence, Bets Big on Power Infrastructure Expansion

Despite a challenging year marked by oil price volatility and softer demand for completion services, Liberty Energy (LBRT) closed 2025 with a resilient Q4 performance. The company is aggressively scaling its distributed power solutions business, targeting 3 GW of projects by 2029, even as it manages pricing pressures in its core fracking operations.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Tesla Retires Model S and X, Shifts Focus to Autonomous Future and Robotics

Tesla CEO Elon Musk announced the end of production for the flagship Model S and Model X during the Q4 earnings call, marking a pivotal shift towards autonomous vehicle fleets and humanoid robot manufacturing.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Blackstone Explores Sale of Interplex's ICT Unit in Potential $1 Billion-Plus Deal

Blackstone Inc. is weighing a sale of Interplex's information and communications technology business, with early-stage talks suggesting a valuation exceeding $1 billion, sources familiar with the matter said.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Thai Beverage's Five-Year Slump: Shareholders Grapple with 29% Loss Amid Market Outperformance

Despite modest earnings growth, Thai Beverage (SGX:Y92) has seen its share price tumble 40% over five years, leaving long-term investors with a significant total return deficit. We examine the disconnect between fundamentals and market sentiment.

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

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Meta's $135 Billion AI Bet Signals Accelerating Arms Race, With CoreWeave Poised to Capitalize

Meta Platforms' staggering capital expenditure forecast for 2026, heavily weighted toward AI infrastructure, underscores the intensifying tech investment cycle. Specialized cloud provider CoreWeave emerges as a likely key beneficiary, its fortunes tied to the hyperscaler spending spree.

Jan 30, 2026

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Microsoft Shares Tumble 10% as Investors Balk at Heavy AI Spending, OpenAI Exposure

Microsoft's stock faced its steepest single-day drop in months, closing down 10% despite posting strong quarterly earnings. The sell-off was driven by investor concerns over surging capital expenditures and the company's significant financial ties to OpenAI.

Jan 30, 2026

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Dolby Laboratories Surpasses Expectations in Q1 2026, Driven by Automotive and Streaming Growth

Dolby Laboratories (NYSE: DLB) kicked off fiscal 2026 with robust first-quarter results, exceeding its own revenue and earnings forecasts. The audio-visual technology leader credits strong deal timing and highlighted significant momentum in automotive, television, and mobile partnerships, including expanded ties with Qualcomm and major social media platforms.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Five Point Holdings Caps 'Record Year' Amid Housing Headwinds, Eyes Growth Through Land Banking and Entitlements

Despite a challenging housing market, Five Point Holdings (NYSE:FPH) reported record annual net income for 2025, driven by strategic land sales and the integration of its Hearthstone platform. The company navigated economic uncertainty with disciplined pricing and secured major entitlement approvals to fuel its long-term pipeline.

Jan 30, 2026

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Group 1 Automotive Posts Record 2025 Revenue, Navigates Market Shifts with Portfolio Reshaping and Shareholder Returns

Group 1 Automotive capped off 2025 with record revenue and profits, driven by robust aftersales and F&I performance. While navigating affordability concerns and a challenging UK market, the company aggressively reshaped its dealership portfolio and returned significant capital to shareholders through buybacks.

Jan 30, 2026

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Equity Lifestyle Properties Posts Steady 2025 Growth, Eyes Continued Expansion in 2026 Amid RV Segment Volatility

Equity Lifestyle Properties (ELS) reported solid 2025 results with NOI and FFO growth, driven by its core manufactured housing communities. While forecasting further growth for 2026, management acknowledged ongoing fluctuations in its seasonal RV business and provided detailed guidance.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

DXC Technology Charts Dual-Track Future: AI Push Gains Traction Amid Revenue Headwinds

DXC Technology's latest earnings reveal a company in transition, betting big on 'AI-native' products to offset declines in its legacy IT services. While revenue dipped, improved bookings and a strong cash position signal cautious optimism for its strategic pivot.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Cardinal Energy's C$95M Equity Raise Fuels Thermal Ambitions, Tests Investor Patience

Cardinal Energy Ltd. has upsized its equity offering to C$95.15 million, with proceeds aimed at debt repayment and accelerating its thermal oil projects, including the Reford 2 SAGD development. The move highlights the company's strategic pivot but raises questions about dividend sustainability and shareholder dilution in a capital-intensive sector.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

PUMA's Stock: A Turnaround Story or Value Trap? Analyzing the Sportswear Giant's Divergent Signals

PUMA SE (XTRA:PUM) presents a complex picture for investors. While recent quarterly momentum has lifted shares, a deep dive reveals persistent losses and multi-year underperformance, raising questions about its true valuation and path to sustained profitability.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Sea Limited Doubles Down on Growth: Can Shopee's Margin Sacrifice Pay Off?

Sea Limited's latest earnings reveal a strategic pivot back to aggressive investment in its e-commerce arm, Shopee, driving robust revenue growth but squeezing near-term margins. This move reignites the debate on whether the Southeast Asian tech giant can sustainably balance expansion with profitability.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Netflix's Earnings: Strong Results, Cautious Outlook, and an $83 Billion Bet on the Future

Netflix delivered solid Q4 earnings but saw its stock dip as it guided for slower revenue growth. The streaming giant's strategic pivot to a mature phase is underscored by its aggressive all-cash bid for Warner Bros. Discovery, a move that promises content dominance but adds significant debt.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Petronas Charts Ambitious Path: Doubling Down on Oil, Gas and Green Tech Through 2028

Malaysia's state energy giant Petronas unveils a sweeping three-year plan to sustain domestic oil and gas output, expand its global LNG footprint, and position itself as a regional leader in carbon capture, navigating the complex transition toward a lower-carbon future.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Dover Caps Strong 2025 with Robust Q4, Eyes Double-Digit Growth in 2026

Dover Corporation delivered a powerful finish to 2025, reporting its highest quarterly organic revenue growth of the year at 5%. Bolstered by accelerating bookings and expanding margins, the diversified industrial manufacturer projects continued double-digit earnings growth for the coming year.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Carpenter Technology Soars on Aerospace Demand, Posts Record Q2 Profit and Raises Outlook

Driven by surging demand in aerospace and defense, Carpenter Technology (CRS) announced record-breaking quarterly profitability and raised its full-year forecast, citing constrained supply and favorable long-term pricing agreements.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Celestica Soars on AI Demand, Unveils Aggressive $1B Capex Plan for Hyperscale Growth

Celestica's Q4 2025 results shattered guidance, fueled by its Connectivity & Cloud unit. The company announces a massive capital expenditure surge to over $1 billion in 2026, betting big on sustained demand from hyperscalers for AI and networking infrastructure.

Jan 30, 2026