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Business

Cocoa Price Retreat Offers Breather for Mondelez, Morgan Stanley Sees Clearer Path to Earnings Growth

As cocoa futures pull back from historic highs, Morgan Stanley boosts its price target for snack giant Mondelez International, citing improved earnings visibility. The firm maintains an Overweight rating, highlighting the company's resilient financials and shareholder returns amidst lingering sales growth uncertainties.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

NextEra Energy: A Utility-Renewables Hybrid Poised for Long-Term Growth

NextEra Energy's unique dual-business model offers investors the stability of a regulated utility alongside the high-growth potential of its renewable energy arm, positioning it as a key player in powering the AI boom.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

SanDisk Stock: After 100% Surge, Analysts See Room for Growth Through 2026

SanDisk shares skyrocketed following a blowout Q2 report, with Cantor Fitzgerald arguing the rally has further to run, driven by AI demand and favorable NAND pricing dynamics.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Medicare Advantage Squeeze: Are CVS and Humana's Dividend Stocks Now a Buy?

New CMS reimbursement rates are pressuring Medicare Advantage profits, sending shares of Humana and CVS Health lower. We analyze whether the sell-off presents a buying opportunity for dividend investors or signals deeper structural challenges.

Jan 30, 2026

World

Mine Collapse in Eastern Congo Claims Over 200 Lives, Exposing Perils of Artisanal Coltan Mining

A catastrophic landslide at a major coltan mine in rebel-held eastern Congo has killed hundreds of informal miners, casting a harsh light on the deadly human cost behind the global tech supply chain.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Wells Fargo Raises AEP Price Target as Utility Giant Advances $2.65 Billion Fuel Cell Project

Wells Fargo updates its long-term valuation for American Electric Power (AEP), raising its price target to $140, as the utility secures a major fuel cell investment and a 20-year power purchase agreement for a new Wyoming facility.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Hong Kong Fund Takes Major $39 Million Stake in Webull, Betting Big on Fintech Turnaround

Yong Rong (HK) Asset Management has placed a concentrated bet on online brokerage Webull Corporation, making it the fund's largest U.S. equity holding and signaling confidence in the platform's long-term prospects amid a challenging market.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

UnitedHealth Maintains Long-Term Growth Outlook Despite Medicare Rate Uncertainty, RBC Says

RBC Capital reaffirms its Outperform rating on UnitedHealth Group, citing management's commitment to long-term earnings targets, even as a lower-than-expected Medicare Advantage rate proposal triggers a sharp sell-off in the health insurer's shares.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Bitcoin Faces Potential Plunge to $57,000 as Bearish Sentiment Grips Crypto Markets

A prominent crypto analyst warns that Bitcoin could retest a critical long-term support level near $57,000, signaling a deepening correction as the digital asset market stumbles into 2026.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Apple's Earnings Spotlight Memory Crunch, Fueling Optimism for Chipmaker Micron

Apple's record-breaking quarter highlighted a persistent memory chip shortage, driven by AI demand. This dynamic is creating a powerful tailwind for U.S.-based memory leader Micron Technology, with industry commentary suggesting the upcycle has further to run.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Bitcoin Stalls Near Two-Month Low as Warsh Fed Pick Fails to Offset ETF Exodus

Bitcoin struggles to find a floor, trading near November lows as the nomination of Kevin Warsh for Fed Chair fails to spark a rally. Persistent outflows from US spot ETFs and a broader risk-off mood compound the pressure, raising fresh doubts about the cryptocurrency's 'digital gold' narrative.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Pinnacle Financial Partners: A Post-Merger Rebound Story Taking Shape for 2026

Despite a 20% slide following its merger with Synovus, Pinnacle Financial Partners (PNFP) now trades at a valuation that may fully price in the risks. With significant cost and revenue synergies on the horizon, analysts see a clear path for earnings growth and a potential re-rating of the stock by 2026.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

GameStop's $100 Billion Gamble: CEO Ryan Cohen Bets Big on Transformative Acquisition

Five years after its meme-stock frenzy, GameStop is aiming for a colossal acquisition to transform its business. CEO Ryan Cohen could earn a $35 billion payday if he succeeds in reaching a $100 billion market cap—a goal experts call wildly ambitious.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Deutsche Bank's Bold Bet: CoreWeave Price Target Soars 40% on Nvidia Partnership and AI Boom

A major analyst upgrade, fueled by Nvidia's deepening investment and strategic alignment, projects significant upside for the AI cloud infrastructure leader CoreWeave, despite recent stock volatility.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Panera, Krispy Kreme Face Legal Fallout Amid Surging Wave of Data Breaches

Panera Bread confirms a second major data security incident in two years, while Krispy Kreme agrees to a $1.6 million settlement over a 2024 breach, as the foodservice industry grapples with escalating cyber threats and consumer lawsuits.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

SEC Overhauls Accounting Watchdog Leadership, Appoints New PCAOB Chair and Board Members

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has appointed Demetrios Logothetis as the new chair of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board, alongside three new board members, marking a significant leadership shift at the key audit regulator.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Australis Oil & Gas Valuation: Is the ASX-Listed Explorer Trading at Fair Value?

A discounted cash flow analysis suggests Australis Oil & Gas (ASX:ATS) shares may be trading close to their intrinsic value. We examine the model's assumptions and the broader context for the energy junior.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Stock Yards Bank Signals Confidence with $25 Million Share Buyback

The Louisville-based regional bank's significant purchase of its own stock highlights internal optimism amid a shifting interest rate landscape, even as it trimmed holdings in tech giants.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Heidelberg Materials Stock Soars 72% in a Year: Is There Still Room to Run?

Shares of Heidelberg Materials have delivered stellar returns, more than tripling over three years. As the stock consolidates near recent highs, investors are questioning whether the rally has priced in future growth or if significant value remains. A deep dive into valuation metrics suggests the latter.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Porsche Holding's Share Price Slump Sparks Valuation Debate: Value Play or Value Trap?

Porsche Automobil Holding (XTRA:PAH3) finds itself under the investor microscope following a turbulent month that saw its shares shed nearly 9%. While key valuation metrics scream 'undervalued', a deeper look reveals persistent losses and negative long-term returns, leaving analysts divided on its true worth.

Jan 30, 2026