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Deutsche Bank Hits 2025 Targets, Sets Sights on Higher Returns Amid Strategic Shift

Deutsche Bank reported meeting its key 2025 financial objectives, including a 10.3% return on tangible equity, and outlined a path to boost profitability above 13% by 2028. The update, delivered during a fixed income call, highlighted revenue growth, cost discipline, and a strengthened balance sheet, even as management signaled caution on parts of the commercial real estate market.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

First Business Financial Services Caps 2025 with Strong Quarter, Navigates Isolated CRE Challenge

First Business Financial Services (FBIZ) reported robust 2025 results, driven by resilient margins and core deposit growth, while detailing a contained credit issue in its commercial real estate portfolio and outlining double-digit growth targets for the coming year.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Crypto's 2026 Inflection Point: Regulation and the Rise of Real-World Assets

As the digital asset market matures, two powerful forces—comprehensive U.S. regulation and a pivot toward tokenized stable assets—are poised to redefine the trading landscape by 2026, potentially attracting a new wave of capital while curbing volatility.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Miami Dethrones New York as Million-Dollar Home Capital, Signaling a Lasting Southern Shift

For the first time in nearly a decade, Miami boasts more homes listed above $1 million than New York, underscoring a profound and sustained reorientation of luxury real estate demand toward Sun Belt markets.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Swedish Logistic Property: Is the Market Overlooking a Hidden Gem?

Following recent share price movements, investors are scrutinizing Swedish Logistic Property's (OM:SLP B) valuation. With a strong long-term return profile but mixed recent financials, the key question is whether the current price accurately reflects the company's prospects in the Nordic logistics real estate sector.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Medical Properties Trust Shifts HQ to Alabama, Signaling Strategic Focus on Core U.S. Healthcare Portfolio

Medical Properties Trust (NYSE: MPW), a major healthcare real estate investment trust, is relocating its corporate headquarters to Birmingham, Alabama. The move is seen as a strategic effort to streamline operations and deepen ties with its primary U.S. hospital network, lenders, and investors, amid an evolving landscape for hospital ownership and healthcare infrastructure.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Mortgage Math: What a $400K Home Really Costs at Today's 6.1% Rate

While mortgage rates have inched up slightly this week, homebuyers are still facing significantly lower borrowing costs compared to last year's peak. We break down the monthly and long-term savings on a typical home purchase.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Five Point Holdings Posts Record Annual Profit, Bolsters Land Bank Through Strategic Moves

Defying a challenging real estate market, Five Point Holdings LLC (FPH) reported a record annual net income for 2025, driven by strategic land transactions and growth in its management business. The company also provided a bullish outlook for 2026.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Blackstone in Advanced Talks for Major Stake in Hong Kong's New World Development

Shares and bonds of New World Development surged after reports that Blackstone is in advanced talks to become its largest shareholder, a potential lifeline for the embattled Hong Kong property giant and a signal of shifting sentiment in the city's real estate market.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Analysts Revise Zillow Outlook: What's Driving the New Price Target?

Wall Street analysts have issued a revised price target for Zillow Group, signaling a recalibration of expectations around the online real estate giant's business model and competitive standing in a shifting market.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Axis REIT: A Steady Performer in a Volatile Market

While speculative 'story stocks' capture headlines, Axis Real Estate Investment Trust (KLSE:AXREIT) presents a compelling case for investors seeking stability through consistent earnings growth and strong insider alignment.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

The Trump Legacy: How U.S. Trade Policy Ignited a Global Economic Realignment

Morgan Stanley's top strategist argues that recent U.S. trade shifts have prompted nations worldwide to reassess and leverage their own economic strengths, creating a multi-year investment opportunity in a more multipolar global order.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Beyond ROI: TikTok Study Reveals How Premium Ad Formats Drive Real Sales Impact

A new analysis commissioned by TikTok challenges conventional ad measurement, arguing that high ROI doesn't always equal sales growth, and that premium, engaging formats often deliver superior business outcomes despite higher costs.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Aptiv Gains Analyst Favor as Strategic Shift Yields 'More Realistic' Growth Outlook

Aptiv PLC sees mixed but upwardly revised price targets from major analysts, with Piper Sandler upgrading the auto tech supplier to Overweight and naming it a top pick for 2026, citing its pragmatic strategy and attractive valuation.

Feb 2, 2026

The $50K Retirement Blueprint: How Much You Really Need to Save

Achieving a comfortable, $50,000-a-year retirement lifestyle is a common goal for many Americans. We break down the savings target, the critical role of Social Security, and the key factors that can make this financial milestone more attainable.

Feb 2, 2026

World

UK Fuel Price Transparency Scheme Launches, Forcing Real-Time Updates to Curb 'Rocket and Feather' Pricing

A new mandatory scheme requires all UK fuel stations to report price changes within 30 minutes, with data fed to comparison apps. The government-backed initiative aims to boost competition and save households an estimated £40 annually.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Billion-Pound Ambition Meets Market Reality: Xeinadin Sale Shelved as Bidders Balk at Price

Private equity firm Exponent has halted the auction of UK accounting group Xeinadin after potential buyers refused to meet its £1bn valuation, signaling potential headwinds for deal-making in the professional services sector.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Silver's Wild Ride: How Chinese Speculation Fueled a Historic Rally and a Brutal Crash

Silver prices have erased most of their historic 2025-2026 gains in a dramatic reversal, highlighting the profound and volatile impact of Chinese retail speculation on global commodity markets.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Millennials' Retirement Readiness: The $67,300 401(k) Benchmark and What It Really Means

Fidelity data reveals the average millennial 401(k) balance stands at $67,300. While the figure may seem modest, financial experts argue it represents a solid foundation for a generation that entered the workforce during economic turmoil.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Oracle's Stock Slump: A Buying Opportunity or a Reality Check for AI Hype?

Oracle's shares have tumbled roughly 36% in three months, sparking debate over whether the sell-off presents a deep-value entry point or reflects justified skepticism about the company's ability to monetize its massive AI ambitions.

Feb 2, 2026