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Giverny Capital Exits Longtime Stake in CarMax, Shifts Focus Amid Market's AI Frenzy

Investment firm Giverny Capital has sold its entire position in used-car retailer CarMax, a holding of several years, as detailed in its Q4 2025 investor letter. The move highlights a strategic pivot away from traditional retail plays towards perceived higher-growth opportunities in technology, even as the firm's portfolio underperformed major indices last quarter.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Disney Taps Wall Street Veteran Ben Swinburne for Key Strategy and Investor Role

The Walt Disney Company has appointed former Morgan Stanley media analyst Benjamin Swinburne to lead its investor relations and corporate strategy divisions, a move seen as strengthening its financial communications amid industry transformation.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Digital Turbine Stock Soars 116% in a Year, Defying Recent Slump and Profitability Concerns

Despite a recent 13% quarterly dip, Digital Turbine (NASDAQ: APPS) has delivered a staggering 116% return to investors over the past twelve months. This surge comes even as the mobile software company remains unprofitable, raising questions about the drivers behind its market optimism and its long-term trajectory.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Diageo Considers Exiting Indian Cricket, Weighs Sale of Royal Challengers Bengaluru IPL Franchise

Global spirits giant Diageo is exploring a sale of its high-profile Indian Premier League cricket franchise, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, as part of a strategic review of its Indian assets. Major private equity firms are circling, signaling strong interest in one of sports' most valuable properties.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Salesforce Secures Major Army AI Contract, Launches Wildfire Tech Venture in Strategic Pivot

Salesforce expands beyond its CRM roots with a landmark $5.6 billion U.S. Army deal and a new joint venture, EMBERPOINT LLC, aiming to apply its AI and cloud platforms to national defense and wildfire response, signaling a major shift into mission-critical public sector infrastructure.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Western Digital Rides AI Data Surge to Record Quarter, Forecasts Strong Growth Ahead

Fueled by insatiable demand for high-capacity storage from hyperscalers and the AI inference boom, Western Digital posts a 25% revenue jump and raises guidance, signaling a structural shift in the data economy.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Giverny Capital Exits Align Technology, Citing AI Stock Shift and Market Dynamics

Investment firm Giverny Capital Asset Management has sold its position in Align Technology (ALGN), revealing a strategic pivot towards AI-focused equities amid a challenging year where its portfolio lagged the broader market.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Trump Taps Kevin Warsh for Fed Chair, Banking on a Traditionalist for an Unconventional Economic Moment

President Donald Trump announces his intent to nominate former Fed Governor Kevin Warsh to lead the central bank, seeking a policy shift aligned with his economic vision amid debates over inflation and the Fed's independence.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Knowles CEO Offloads $1.2M in Stock Following Strong Rally; Investors Weigh Implications

Knowles Corporation's top executive has sold a significant portion of his holdings, a move that comes on the heels of a 24% annual gain for the audio components maker and ahead of its upcoming earnings report.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Alphabet Powers Giverny Capital's 2025 Gains, But Fund Lags Behind S&P 500

Despite a 4.7% portfolio contribution from Alphabet (GOOG), Giverny Capital Asset Management's 2025 returns trailed the broader market, highlighting the challenges of a strategy focused on niche leaders amid a tech-dominated rally.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Arm's AI Ambitions: Susquehanna Forecasts $1B+ Annual Royalty Stream from Custom AI Chip

Analysts at Susquehanna upgrade Arm Holdings to Positive, citing transformative deals with OpenAI and Meta. The firm projects a new AI XPU could generate over $1 billion in annual royalties, signaling a major shift beyond Arm's mobile roots.

Jan 30, 2026

World

IAEA Holds Emergency Session as Ukraine Nuclear Safety Fears Mount

The UN atomic watchdog's board convened an extraordinary meeting amid heightened alarm over the safety of Ukraine's nuclear facilities following sustained attacks on the country's energy infrastructure, with the agency's chief warning of the world's gravest nuclear risk.

Jan 30, 2026

World

Internal Rifts and Emigration Threaten Israel's Long-Term Stability, Analysts Warn

A combination of deep political polarization, economic pressures, and a growing brain drain is challenging Israel's viability as a secure and prosperous state, according to experts within and outside the country.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

TD Cowen Initiates Coverage on Constellation Energy with Buy Rating, Sees Upside to $440 on Calpine Synergies

TD Cowen has launched coverage of Constellation Energy (CEG) with an optimistic Buy rating and a $440 price target, highlighting strategic benefits from its recent Calpine acquisition and a favorable outlook for power market dynamics through 2026.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Mizuho Backs Intuit, Dismisses AI Tax Filing Fears as Market Overreaction

Mizuho Securities reaffirms its bullish stance on Intuit (INTU) with an $875 price target, arguing that recent investor anxiety over AI's potential to disrupt the tax preparation industry is exaggerated, citing the company's strategic integrations and expanding physical retail footprint.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Wells Fargo Raises Broadcom Target to $430, Citing AI Surge and Software Strength

Wells Fargo has upgraded Broadcom (AVGO) to Overweight and increased its price target to $430, pointing to the chipmaker's significant AI revenue trajectory and a robust software pipeline as key growth drivers through 2027.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Adamas Trust Gains Analyst Backing as Strategic Shift to Agency RMBS Fuels Optimism

B. Riley initiates coverage of Adamas Trust (ADAM) with a Buy rating and a $9 price target, citing the REIT's strategic portfolio pivot towards higher-quality Agency RMBS as a key driver for potential revaluation.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Compass Point Raises Price Target on Invesco Mortgage Capital, Sees Opportunity in Wide Spreads

Analyst firm Compass Point reiterates its Buy rating on Invesco Mortgage Capital Inc. (IVR), increasing its price target to $9.50, citing attractive mortgage spreads as a key catalyst for the REIT's potential book value growth.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

GCL Global Posts Soaring Revenue on Acquisition, But Swings to Loss Amid Integration Costs

GCL Global's fiscal first-half revenue nearly doubled after consolidating Ban Leong Technologies, yet the company reported a net loss as it absorbed acquisition costs. Management lowered full-year guidance, citing delays for two key game titles.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Alphabet's Q4 Surge Fueled by Renewed Investor Confidence, Hotchkis & Wiley Fund Reports

The Hotchkis & Wiley Global Value Fund outperformed its benchmark in Q4 2025, with Alphabet (GOOGL) cited as a key driver. The fund's managers point to attractive valuations in non-U.S. markets and select software plays, even as they flag potential in other AI-centric investments.

Jan 30, 2026