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Lockheed Martin Posts Record Backlog, Unveils Major Investment Push Amid Global Defense Demand Surge

Lockheed Martin capped a year of robust sales growth with a historic $194 billion order backlog, driven by soaring demand for its advanced defense systems. The aerospace giant announced plans for a significant 'step function' increase in capital investment for 2026 to ramp up production of missiles and next-generation capabilities.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Tesla Retires Model S and X, Shifts Focus to Autonomous Future and Robotics

Tesla CEO Elon Musk announced the end of production for the flagship Model S and Model X during the Q4 earnings call, marking a pivotal shift towards autonomous vehicle fleets and humanoid robot manufacturing.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Expedia Announces Workforce Reduction Amid AI-Driven Restructuring

Expedia Group has filed a WARN notice confirming 162 job cuts at its Seattle headquarters and among remote staff, marking the latest in a series of layoffs as the company accelerates its AI transformation amid intensifying industry competition.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Vizsla Silver Shares Plunge 14.9% Following Abduction of 10 Employees in Mexico

Vizsla Silver Corp. (VZLA) shares tumbled sharply Thursday after reports that 10 of its employees were abducted from company housing in Mexico, forcing a temporary halt to operations and rattling investor confidence amid broader weakness in silver prices.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Applied Optoelectronics Shares Tumble 12.5% as Investors Cash In on Eight-Year High

Shares of Applied Optoelectronics (AAOI) retreated sharply Thursday, shedding 12.5% as a wave of profit-taking followed the stock's surge to its highest level in nearly eight years. The pullback comes despite analyst optimism around the company's role in powering AI data centers.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Hycroft Mining Shares Tumble Over 11% as Precious Metals Retreat from Peaks

Hycroft Mining Holding Corp. (HYMC) fell sharply for a second consecutive session, mirroring a pullback in gold and silver prices after their record-breaking rallies. The decline highlights the stock's sensitivity to commodity price swings despite recent positive operational updates.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Carpenter Technology Soars on Aerospace Demand, Posts Record Q2 Profit and Raises Outlook

Driven by surging demand in aerospace and defense, Carpenter Technology (CRS) announced record-breaking quarterly profitability and raised its full-year forecast, citing constrained supply and favorable long-term pricing agreements.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Celestica Soars on AI Demand, Unveils Aggressive $1B Capex Plan for Hyperscale Growth

Celestica's Q4 2025 results shattered guidance, fueled by its Connectivity & Cloud unit. The company announces a massive capital expenditure surge to over $1 billion in 2026, betting big on sustained demand from hyperscalers for AI and networking infrastructure.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Caterpillar Posts Record 2025 Results, Warns of Escalating Tariff Headwinds

Caterpillar Inc. capped off a historic 2025 with record sales and a soaring backlog, but executives signaled a cautious outlook for 2026 as escalating trade tariffs threaten to squeeze margins. The industrial giant's performance was buoyed by robust demand across construction, mining, and a surging data center power market.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Elevra Lithium Posts Record North American Results While Navigating Short-Term Headwinds

Elevra Lithium reports record quarterly revenue from its flagship North American operation but tempers near-term production guidance, highlighting the complex balancing act facing lithium miners as they expand amid market volatility.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

AIC Mines Shares Rally on Strong Quarterly Performance, Growth Projects on Track

AIC Mines Ltd (ASX:A1M) reported record ore production and maintained cost guidance in its Q2 2026 update, with its share price rising 5.7%. The company's strategic focus remains on expanding its Eloise processing plant and advancing the Jericho project, aiming to boost copper output while managing expenses.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

U.S. Eases Venezuela Oil Sanctions, Opens Door for American Firms to Revive Crude Sector

The Trump administration has issued a broad license allowing U.S. entities to engage in key oil activities in Venezuela, a major sanctions relief step aimed at jumpstarting the nation's crippled energy industry under its new U.S.-backed leadership.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Beyond Intel: Why AMD's AI Chip Momentum Makes It the Clear Choice for Growth Investors

While Intel grapples with supply constraints and valuation concerns, rival AMD is capitalizing on the AI boom with aggressive product roadmaps and surging market share, positioning itself for sustained long-term growth.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Bread Financial Caps 2025 with Strong Growth, Eyes Further Diversification and Tech Investment

Bread Financial (NYSE: BFH) delivered robust fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 results, meeting expectations through strategic partner expansions, improved credit health, and strengthened capital positioning. Management outlines a 2026 roadmap focused on sustainable growth, deposit mix optimization, and leveraging AI across operations.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Gold Soars Past $5,000 Milestone: A New Era for the Precious Metal?

Gold prices have shattered records, breaching $5,000 per ounce as geopolitical tensions and shifting monetary policies drive a historic rally. Analysts debate whether this is a peak or a new foundation for the safe-haven asset.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Grab Appoints New Independent Director as It Doubles Down on Grocery, Fintech and Autonomous Vehicle Ambitions

Southeast Asian super app Grab Holdings has appointed Laura Franco to its board, succeeding the retiring Ng Shin Ein. The move signals a governance refresh aimed at steering the company's aggressive expansion into on-demand grocery, financial technology, and next-generation mobility partnerships.

Jan 30, 2026

World

Lake Maracaibo's Rusting Legacy: Can a U.S.-Led Oil Revival Rescue Venezuela's Heartland?

Once the engine of Venezuela's wealth, the communities around Lake Maracaibo now stand as decaying monuments to the nation's oil collapse. As a controversial U.S. plan promises a $100 billion investment, residents of the ghostly 'oil camps' are caught between desperate hope and deep-seated skepticism.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Geopolitical Tensions and Supply Shifts Propel Oil Past $70, Challenging Glut Narrative

Brent crude surged above $70 a barrel for the first time since mid-2025, driven by escalating Middle East tensions and shifting supply dynamics, as analysts signal a fading bearish outlook for the oil market.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

MaxLinear Declares 2025 an 'Inflection Year' as Infrastructure and Optical Tech Drive Record Growth

Chip designer MaxLinear capped off a transformative 2025 with a strong fourth quarter, reporting 30% full-year revenue growth and positive cash flow ahead of schedule. CEO Kishore Seendripu pointed to surging demand in data center optical interconnects and wireless infrastructure as key catalysts, positioning the company for even faster growth in 2026.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Alacriti's Quiet Revolution: Modernizing the Pipes of Global Finance

As financial institutions worldwide grapple with sluggish, fragmented payment systems, fintech firm Alacriti is gaining traction by offering a pragmatic path to modernization—not through disruption, but by building essential infrastructure.

Jan 30, 2026