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Minerals 260's Valuation in Focus After Bullabulling Gold Resource Boost to 4.5M Ounces

Minerals 260 (ASX:MI6) has significantly upgraded the resource estimate at its flagship Bullabulling gold project to 4.5 million ounces, sparking renewed investor interest. Despite recent share price volatility, the long-term outlook appears buoyed by upcoming study milestones and a substantial intrinsic value gap, raising questions about whether the market is undervaluing its potential.

Jan 30, 2026

World

Historic Tunisian Village of Sidi Bou Said Faces Existential Threat Following Catastrophic Floods

The iconic blue-and-white village of Sidi Bou Said, a jewel of Tunisia's cultural heritage, is grappling with severe landslide risks after unprecedented rainfall. Experts warn that urgent conservation measures are needed to prevent irreversible damage to its historic slopes, as climate change and urban pressure compound the crisis.

Jan 30, 2026

World

Putin Agrees to Temporary Halt on Kyiv Strikes Following Trump Appeal, as Deep Freeze Grips Ukraine

The Kremlin confirmed Friday that President Vladimir Putin has agreed to a week-long pause in strikes on the Ukrainian capital Kyiv, a move initiated by a personal request from U.S. President Donald Trump. The temporary ceasefire, set to expire Sunday, comes amid a brutal cold snap and ahead of a new round of negotiations.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Piper Sandler Stays Bullish on AGNC Investment, Sees Opportunity in Narrowing MBS Spreads

Analyst firm Piper Sandler reiterates its Overweight rating on AGNC Investment Corp., highlighting a favorable shift in agency mortgage-backed securities spreads that could bolster the REIT's book value.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Immunocore Gains Analyst Backing as Late-Stage Trials Loom

Immunocore Holdings (NASDAQ: IMCR) has drawn renewed bullish sentiment from analysts at H.C. Wainwright and UBS, who highlight the stock's potential as key Phase 3 trial data for its cancer immunotherapies approaches later this decade.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

XRP's 40% Plunge: A Buying Opportunity or a Value Trap?

XRP, the cryptocurrency designed for global payments, has seen its value tumble over 40% in the past year. While its long-term promise to reshape cross-border finance remains, investors now face a critical juncture: is this a chance to buy the dip, or a sign of deeper troubles ahead?

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Beyond GLP-1: Eli Lilly Diversifies Pipeline with Autoimmune, Gene Editing Deals and Cancer Therapy Win

Eli Lilly bolsters its long-term growth strategy through two new R&D partnerships and a key regulatory milestone for an ovarian cancer drug, signaling a strategic push beyond its blockbuster diabetes and obesity treatments.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Beyond the Family Home: How the Wealthy Actually Allocate Their Real Estate Investments

While homeownership is a common goal, the investment strategies of the affluent reveal a more nuanced picture. Analysis of wealth tiers shows real estate plays a varying, and often shrinking, role as net worth climbs into the millions.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

HMRC's New 'Penalty Points' System Set for 2026 Rollout: A Shift in Tax Compliance Enforcement

Millions of sole traders and landlords face a fundamental change in how late tax submissions are penalized, as HMRC prepares to replace automatic fines with a points-based regime starting in 2026.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Alphabet's AI Pivot Fuels Record Rally: Is It Too Late to Buy In?

Alphabet's stock surge, driven by its successful integration of AI, has investors weighing whether its current valuation still offers a compelling entry point for long-term growth.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

ChatGPT's Million-Dollar Question: Could $1,000 in 2015 Stocks Make You a Millionaire Today?

We put the AI chatbot to the test, asking if a savvy $1,000 investment in 2015 could have grown to $1 million by 2025. The answer reveals the extreme rarity of such returns in mainstream markets and highlights the stark difference between hindsight and feasible strategy.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

SoundHound AI Deepens Five Guys Partnership as Voice Ordering Surpasses One Million Interactions

SoundHound AI expands its deployment of voice AI ordering technology with burger chain Five Guys, following a successful pilot handling over a million customer interactions, aiming to enhance service speed and accuracy during peak hours.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

UK Industry Faces Compliance Cliff Edge as EU Digital Product Passport Looms

New research reveals a stark preparedness gap among UK manufacturers and wholesalers for the impending EU Digital Product Passport (DPP), with nearly half unaware of the regulation that could bar non-compliant goods from the single market.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Trump Taps Former Fed Governor Kevin Warsh to Helm Central Bank

President Donald Trump has nominated Kevin Warsh, a former Federal Reserve governor and critic of current monetary policy, to succeed Jerome Powell as Chair of the Federal Reserve, setting the stage for a potential shift in the central bank's direction.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Musk Eyes Unprecedented Tech Empire Merger, Potentially Uniting SpaceX, Tesla, and xAI

Elon Musk is reportedly in early-stage talks to merge his flagship companies—SpaceX, Tesla, and xAI—into a single, trillion-dollar technology and infrastructure behemoth ahead of a potential SpaceX IPO, sources familiar with the matter indicate.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Foraco International's Surging Profitability Catches Investor Attention

The drilling services firm Foraco International (TSE:FAR) is demonstrating a powerful trend of improving capital efficiency, with its Return on Capital Employed (ROCE) jumping 53% over five years. This signals a company that's generating significantly more profit from each dollar invested, a key marker often sought by long-term investors.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

EQ Resources Soars on Tungsten Buzz: Is the ASX Miner's Valuation Sustainable?

EQ Resources (ASX:EQR) has seen its share price skyrocket over 120% in a month, fueled by renewed interest in tungsten and strategic project updates. As the market re-evaluates the critical minerals sector, we examine whether the company's current premium is justified or a sign of overheating sentiment.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Beyond the Headlines: Three European Penny Stocks Drawing Investor Scrutiny Amid Market Volatility

As uncertainty shapes European markets, some investors are turning their gaze to penny stocks for potential growth. We analyze three companies—GreenMerc, Transferator, and FORIS AG—that combine intriguing prospects with the inherent risks of small-cap investing.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Beyond the Oracle: Why Berkshire Hathaway's Foundation Remains Unshaken in the Post-Buffett Era

Despite a post-transition share price dip, Berkshire Hathaway's unique ecosystem of cash-generating assets, a colossal insurance 'float,' and a discounted valuation suggest the conglomerate is built to last, even without its legendary leader.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Suze Orman's Unflinching Financial Advice: Six Hard Truths for Building Lasting Wealth

Personal finance authority Suze Orman cuts through the noise with six straightforward, often challenging, principles for achieving financial security. From emergency funds to retirement planning, her no-nonsense guidance demands attention.

Jan 30, 2026