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Northland Cuts Bitdeer Price Target to $25 After December Update, Maintains Bullish Stance

Northland Capital has revised its price target for Bitdeer Technologies (BTDR) downward to $25, citing a more conservative valuation approach following the company's latest operational update. The firm, however, reaffirmed its Outperform rating, signaling continued confidence in the blockchain and high-performance computing firm's long-term strategy.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Geron Sees Price Target Cut to $3 by TD Cowen Ahead of Q4, But Buy Rating Stays

Analyst Tara Bancroft of TD Cowen lowered the firm's price target on Geron Corporation (GERN) from $4 to $3, maintaining a Buy rating ahead of the biotech's fourth-quarter results. The move reflects a model update as the company navigates mixed commercial progress for its blood cancer drug RYTELO.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Citi Boosts Lexicon Pharmaceuticals Outlook on Novo Nordisk Partnership Progress

Citi raises Lexicon Pharmaceuticals' price target to $2.10, citing strong momentum from its collaboration with Novo Nordisk on obesity drug candidate LX9851 and improved financials.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Reed Jobs Launches $200M+ Venture Fund Aiming to Turn Cancer into a Manageable Condition

Reed Jobs, son of the late Apple co-founder Steve Jobs, has secured over $200 million for Yosemite, a venture fund dedicated to pioneering cancer treatments. Backed by major institutions, the fund seeks to transform cancer from a fatal diagnosis to a chronic, manageable disease within a generation.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Arizona Price Report Sparks Debate: Economist Says Democratic Analysis Lacks Inflation Context

A recent report by Congressional Democrats highlights rising costs for Arizonans, but a local economist argues the figures lack crucial context on 'normal' inflation, igniting a political firestorm over economic messaging.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Standex Delivers Strong Q2 Growth, Fueled by Grid and New Products; Reiterates FY2026 Outlook

Standex International reports robust second-quarter results, with organic growth reaching 6.4% and record quarterly orders. The company's strategic pivot towards high-growth markets like electrical grid infrastructure and new product development is now materially boosting the top line.

Jan 30, 2026

World

FTC Warns Major Law Firms Over Diversity Hiring Practices, Citing Antitrust Concerns

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission has issued warnings to 42 prominent law firms, suggesting their diversity, equity, and inclusion hiring initiatives could violate antitrust laws by potentially restricting competition for talent.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Urban Outfitters Stock: A Tale of Two Metrics Amid Market Turbulence

While Urban Outfitters shares have underperformed the broader market, diving 8.2% over six months, a deeper look reveals a complex picture of robust profitability growth tempered by slowing revenue expansion, leaving investors to weigh its potential against evident risks.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Bloomin' Brands Faces Headwinds: Debt, Stagnant Sales Cloud Outlook

Shares of restaurant operator Bloomin' Brands have tumbled over 35% in six months, raising questions about its financial health and growth trajectory as analysts flag significant risks.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Walker & Dunlop's Slide: Three Red Flags for Investors and a Safer Alternative

While the S&P 500 has climbed, Walker & Dunlop shares have tumbled over 14% in six months. We analyze the underlying weaknesses in its financials and highlight a more compelling opportunity for value-focused portfolios.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Analysts Sound Caution on ICF International as Backlog Shrinks, Point to Alternative Tech Play

While ICF International's stock has kept pace with the broader market, analysts highlight concerns over declining backlog and slowing revenue growth, suggesting investors may find better opportunities elsewhere.

Jan 30, 2026

World

Florida Couple Files Lawsuit After IVF Mix-Up Results in Birth of Genetically Unrelated Child

A Florida couple is suing their fertility clinic after discovering the baby girl born via IVF is not genetically related to them, sparking a complex legal and ethical battle over parentage and clinic accountability.

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

World

Iran Draws Red Line on Missile Program as U.S. Naval Buildup Intensifies

Amid escalating tensions and a U.S. military buildup in the Gulf, Iran's foreign minister has declared the country's missile capabilities 'non-negotiable,' setting the stage for a precarious diplomatic standoff.

Jan 30, 2026

World

UN Faces 'Imminent Financial Collapse' as U.S. Withholds Funds, Guterres Warns

Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has issued a stark warning that the United Nations is at risk of running out of cash by July, citing a deepening funding crisis exacerbated by withheld U.S. contributions and systemic budgetary pressures.

Jan 30, 2026

World

Newly Released Epstein Documents Contain Unverified Claims About Bill Gates and Other High-Profile Figures

A trove of documents released by the U.S. Department of Justice includes emails from Jeffrey Epstein making lurid, unsubstantiated allegations about Bill Gates, while also detailing his interactions with other prominent individuals.

Jan 30, 2026

World

UK PM Announces China Lifts Sanctions on Six British Parliamentarians Amid Thawing Ties

Prime Minister Keir Starmer confirmed during his Beijing visit that China has removed sanctions against six UK MPs and peers, a move signaling a diplomatic reset after years of tension over human rights concerns.

Jan 30, 2026

World

ISIL Claims Responsibility for Niger Airport Assault as Military Ruler Accuses Regional Powers

The Islamic State group has claimed a coordinated attack on a key airbase near Niamey's international airport, amid escalating tensions after Niger's junta leader pointed fingers at France, Benin, and Ivory Coast.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

OneSeven Bolsters Leadership Amid Rapid Growth, Nears $9 Billion in Assets

The Cleveland-based RIA platform has appointed three senior executives as its assets under management soar, positioning the firm for its ambitious target of $20 billion by 2027.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Campbell's to Close Historic Cape Cod Chip Plant, Ending a Local Era

Campbell Soup Company will shutter its Hyannis, Massachusetts facility, the original home of Cape Cod Potato Chips, citing economic inefficiency. The closure, affecting 49 jobs, marks a strategic shift of production to larger plants as the snack giant consolidates its network.

Jan 30, 2026