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WisdomTree Hits Record $160.8B AUM, Driven by European Surge and Digital Asset Growth

WisdomTree Investments capped off a transformative 2025 with record assets under management, fueled by a landmark European expansion and a burgeoning digital assets platform. The firm's strategic acquisition of Ceres Partners has also opened a new frontier in private markets, setting the stage for continued margin growth in 2026.

Jan 31, 2026

Business

Cavco Navigates Seasonal Slump and Acquisition Costs in Q3, Sees Spring Promise

Cavco Industries' fiscal Q3 2026 results reflect the initial impact of its American Homestar acquisition amid broader industry headwinds. While revenue grew, margins contracted due to integration costs and a seasonal demand slowdown. Management points to stable backlogs and strategic positioning for the upcoming spring selling season.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Altria Taps CFO as Next CEO Amid Strategic Pivot and $2.7 Billion Write-Down

Altria Group names CFO Salvatore Mancuso as its incoming CEO, accelerating its smoke-free transition while taking a massive impairment charge on past investments, signaling a sharp strategic reassessment.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Altria: A High-Yield Dividend Play Defying Headwinds in a Shifting Market

As interest rates retreat, income investors are revisiting blue-chip dividend stocks. Altria (MO), with its 7.1% yield and decades of payout growth, presents a compelling, if controversial, case for capital preservation and income generation.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Raymond James Snags $1B Merrill Lynch Team in Major Recruiting Coup

A four-advisor team managing $1 billion in client assets has left Merrill Lynch to join Raymond James' employee channel, underscoring the intensifying competition for top wealth management talent.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Altria's Q4: Revenue Surge Overshadowed by Profit Squeeze as Smokeless Push Accelerates

Altria Group (MO) posted stronger-than-expected Q4 revenue, driven by its core tobacco brands and oral nicotine products, but saw its shares fall as profit margins contracted sharply. The company is betting on a national rollout of its ON! Plus pouches and manufacturing upgrades to fuel its smoke-free future.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

KeyBanc Upgrades LivaNova to Overweight, Sees 27% Upside as MedTech Valuations Normalize

KeyBanc Capital Markets has upgraded LivaNova PLC (LIVN) from Sector Weight to Overweight, setting an $81 price target. The move reflects a broader positive shift in analyst sentiment towards the medical technology sector as valuation premiums ease.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Bread Financial Beats Profit Forecasts Despite Revenue Dip, Signals Strategic Shift

Bread Financial (NYSE: BFH) posted a mixed fourth quarter, with revenue falling short of expectations but adjusted earnings soaring past estimates. The company credits its disciplined operational focus and expanding product portfolio for the profit strength, even as it navigates a softer top-line environment.

Jan 30, 2026

World

Journalist Arrest, Civil Rights Probe Deepen Crisis in Minneapolis

The arrest of former CNN anchor Don Lemon following his coverage of immigration protests has ignited a fierce debate over press freedoms and federal overreach, as a Justice Department civil rights investigation into the fatal shooting of a local nurse adds fuel to the political fire.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Twilio's Stock Slump: A Buying Opportunity or a Sign of Deeper Trouble?

Twilio shares have faced significant pressure, dropping over 14% in the past month. As the cloud communications leader grapples with investor skepticism, analysts are divided on whether the sell-off presents a value entry point or reflects justified concerns about competition and margins.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

HSBC Upgrades New Oriental to 'Buy' After Strong Quarterly Performance, Citing Resilient Growth Strategy

HSBC has raised its rating on New Oriental Education & Technology Group (NYSE: EDU) from 'Hold' to 'Buy', following the company's better-than-expected Q2 FY2026 results. The upgrade highlights a robust recovery in core businesses and strategic expansion into new educational initiatives.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Selective Insurance Posts Strong 2025, Eyes Further Margin Gains Amid Commercial Auto Challenges

Selective Insurance Group reported robust profitability and investment returns for 2025, driven by disciplined underwriting actions. While celebrating an 18% book value growth, management detailed significant reserve strengthening in commercial auto and outlined a confident outlook for 2026, the year of its centennial.

Jan 30, 2026

World

EU Commissioner Expresses Dismay Over Minneapolis Violence, Urges Transatlantic Unity Amid Strained T.S. Relations

European Commission Vice President Teresa Ribera voices profound shock at the fatal shootings of two protesters in Minneapolis, contrasting with the EU's official cautious stance. Her remarks come as transatlantic tensions simmer over U.S. immigration policies and recent geopolitical threats.

Jan 30, 2026

World

‘Cannon Fodder’ Policy Exposed: Amputated Russian Soldiers Forced Back to Front Lines

Exclusive footage and soldier testimonies reveal a disturbing pattern within Russian ranks: wounded amputees, including former prisoners, are being ordered back into combat as casualties mount and manpower dwindles.

Jan 30, 2026

World

Minnesota Timberwolves Urge Unity Amidst Outcry Over ICE-Involved Fatal Shootings

The NBA's Minnesota Timberwolves have released a public statement calling for community solidarity following two separate fatal shootings involving federal immigration agents in Minneapolis, which have sparked protests and renewed debate over immigration enforcement.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Wall Street Bets on SharpLink Gaming: Analysts See Upside Despite Crypto Volatility

SharpLink Gaming (NASDAQ: SBET) is drawing bullish attention from major Wall Street firms, with multiple analysts reiterating Buy ratings. The company's substantial Ethereum holdings and management's crypto expertise are seen as key drivers, even as price targets adjust to market conditions.

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

World

South Africa Expels Israeli Diplomat in Sharp Rebuke Over Gaza Conflict

South Africa has ordered Israel's deputy ambassador to leave the country, declaring him persona non grata in a significant diplomatic escalation reflecting Pretoria's strong stance on the war in Gaza.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Lionsgate Studios (LION) Gains Analyst Backing as Content Strategy and AI Integration Fuel Optimism

Shares of Lionsgate Studios Corp. receive a vote of confidence from Seaport Research, which raised its price target following strong box office results. The move underscores broader analyst support for the newly independent content company's library monetization and strategic use of AI.

Jan 30, 2026

World

Lawsuit Alleges BAT's North Korea Venture Fueled Terror Attacks Against U.S. Forces

A new civil lawsuit accuses British American Tobacco of funneling hundreds of millions to North Korea through a covert joint venture, allegedly financing weapons used in deadly attacks on American personnel in Iraq and Kurdistan.

Jan 30, 2026