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Osisko Development Secures $125M for Cariboo Gold Project Amid Operational Pause and Valuation Debate

Osisko Development Corp. (TSXV:ODV) has announced a major $125 million equity financing to advance its flagship Cariboo Gold Project in British Columbia, following a temporary operational suspension due to a contractor fatality. The move comes as the company's shares show strong recent momentum but trade at a significant discount to peers, raising questions about its valuation and path forward.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Realty Income Diversifies: Enters Mexican Industrial Market and Launches Asset Management Arm

Realty Income, the renowned monthly dividend payer, is making a strategic pivot by acquiring industrial assets in Mexico and establishing a new fee-based asset management business for institutional investors, signaling a significant expansion beyond its core U.S. retail net-lease portfolio.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Apex Fintech's New AI Toolkit Aims to Democratize Wealth Platform Development, Amid Governance Warnings

Apex Fintech Solutions launches an 'agentic' AI suite designed to let business leaders prototype wealth management features without coding, promising to slash development time. While hailed as a potential game-changer for innovation, industry experts caution that the rush to adopt such tools must be balanced with robust oversight and firm-wide governance to avoid siloed risks and operational pitfalls.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Federal Realty Trust: A Deep Value Play or Market Skepticism?

Federal Realty Investment Trust (FRT) trades near $100.59, presenting a potential valuation disconnect. Our analysis suggests the stock may be significantly undervalued based on discounted cash flow and P/E metrics, even as short-term performance lags behind sector peers.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

SL Green Realty's 2025 Results: A Tale of Two Cities as Losses Mount Amid Leasing Strength

SL Green Realty Corp. posted a significant net loss for 2025 despite rising revenues and robust leasing activity. The Manhattan office landlord confirmed a shift to quarterly dividends and is advancing major financing and asset sale plans, placing cash conservation and balance sheet flexibility at the forefront of its recovery strategy.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Dream Job vs. Underwater Mortgage: Florida Software Engineer Weighs $70K Loss for Career Change

A high-earning Orlando software engineer faces a stark choice: pursue a lifelong dream in federal law enforcement at a major pay cut and a significant real estate loss, or stay put in a lucrative tech career. His story highlights the personal costs behind shifting housing markets and career pivots.

Feb 2, 2026

World

New Allegation Emerges: Second Epstein Accuser Claims Encounter with Prince Andrew at Windsor Estate

A second woman has come forward alleging the late financier Jeffrey Epstein arranged for her to have a sexual encounter with Prince Andrew in 2010, according to a BBC report. The claim surfaces amid renewed scrutiny following a major document release by U.S. authorities.

Feb 2, 2026

US

TSA's $45 ConfirmID Fee Takes Effect: What Travelers Without REAL ID Need to Know

A new $45 fee for air travelers lacking a REAL ID or other approved identification is now in effect. The TSA's ConfirmID program aims to shift processing costs to non-compliant passengers, urging advance online payment to avoid airport delays.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Arbor Realty Trust's Tax Break for 2025 Dividends Fails to Ease Deepening Analyst Pessimism

While Arbor Realty Trust offers shareholders clarity on favorable tax treatment for 2025 dividends, analysts remain focused on a deteriorating earnings outlook and a 'Strong Sell' rating, casting doubt on the stock's near-term prospects.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

IonQ Bets $1.8 Billion on Vertical Integration with SkyWater Acquisition, Aims to Accelerate U.S. Quantum Chip Development

In a major consolidation move within the quantum computing sector, IonQ has announced a definitive agreement to acquire U.S.-based semiconductor foundry SkyWater Technology for $1.8 billion. The deal aims to create a domestically controlled, vertically integrated platform to speed up the development and production of advanced quantum processors, citing both technological and national security imperatives.

Jan 31, 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

TD Securities Upgrades Bank of Montreal to Buy, Citing Improved Profitability Outlook

TD Securities has turned bullish on Bank of Montreal, upgrading the stock to Buy and raising its price target, citing a more constructive trajectory for the bank's return on equity and its diversified earnings base.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Scarcity and Sunsets: How Key West Defies Market Trends to Become a Perennial Luxury Stronghold

Realtor.com ranks the Florida Keys among the nation's top luxury markets, where strict development limits and finite land create a high-stakes arena for elite buyers seeking a unique legacy, not just a second home.

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

Beyond HCAHPS: How Real-Time Patient Feedback is Shaping Hospital Performance and Revenue

New analysis from NRC Health reveals that integrating real-time patient sentiment tools like Net Promoter Score with traditional HCAHPS surveys can accelerate improvements in care quality and directly impact Medicare reimbursements under value-based programs.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Real Matters Posts Strong Q1 Growth, Returns to Profitability in Sluggish Mortgage Market

Real Matters Inc. (TSE: REAL) kicked off its 2026 fiscal year with robust double-digit revenue growth and a return to profitability, defying typical seasonal headwinds. The company's performance was fueled by market share gains, new client launches, and improved operational efficiency across its U.S. and Canadian segments.

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

Digital Realty Expands Southeast Asia Footprint, Inks Major Supply Deal to Fuel AI Infrastructure Push

Digital Realty Trust makes a strategic entry into Malaysia with the acquisition of the TelcoHub 1 data center and secures a critical $373 million supply agreement with Schneider Electric, positioning itself to capture surging demand for AI-ready infrastructure in the region.

Jan 30, 2026