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Amboss Launches RailsX: A Lightning-Native DEX Aiming to Bridge Bitcoin with Global Forex

At the PlanB Forum in El Salvador, Amboss Technologies unveiled RailsX, a novel decentralized exchange that operates entirely over the Lightning Network. The platform seeks to enable peer-to-peer trading of Bitcoin and stablecoins, potentially connecting to the vast foreign exchange market while mitigating custodial and cross-chain risks.

Jan 30, 2026

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Trade Tensions Fuel Construction Costs: Tariffs Drive 3.2% Surge in Nonresidential Building Expenses

New data reveals tariffs imposed on key materials like steel and aluminum pushed nonresidential construction costs up 3.2% in 2025, with economists warning of continued pressure and broader impacts on equipment prices in the year ahead.

Jan 30, 2026

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Walker & Dunlop's Slide: Three Red Flags for Investors and a Safer Alternative

While the S&P 500 has climbed, Walker & Dunlop shares have tumbled over 14% in six months. We analyze the underlying weaknesses in its financials and highlight a more compelling opportunity for value-focused portfolios.

Jan 30, 2026

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Mixed Fortunes for Banking Giants: Citigroup Lags as Peers Navigate Q4 Headwinds

The fourth-quarter earnings season for diversified banks revealed a tale of divergence. While PNC Financial surprised to the upside, industry titan Citigroup fell short of expectations, highlighting the uneven pressures facing the sector.

Jan 30, 2026

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Real Estate Tech's Q3 Report Card: Opendoor's Pivot Meets Mixed Sector Results

The third-quarter earnings season reveals a tale of two strategies in the property services sector. While Opendoor stumbles amid a major strategic shift, peers like Howard Hughes Holdings post surprising strength, highlighting the industry's uneven adaptation to a higher-rate environment.

Jan 30, 2026

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Mastercard Beats Earnings Estimates as Services and Global Deals Fuel Growth

Mastercard's Q4 2025 results surpassed profit expectations, driven by strong demand for its value-added services and key global partnerships, highlighting the payments giant's resilience amid economic uncertainty.

Jan 30, 2026

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Charter Stems Pay-TV Bleed, Posts Surprise Q4 Subscriber Gain Amid Industry Turmoil

Charter Communications reversed a year-long decline in its pay-TV business, adding 44,000 video subscribers in Q4. The unexpected turnaround, driven by simplified pricing and bundled streaming, offers a rare bright spot for a sector grappling with soaring costs and cord-cutting.

Jan 30, 2026

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UK Court Greenlights $900 Million Class Action Against Valve, as Epic Games CEO Slams Steam's "30% Junk Fee"

A UK tribunal has allowed a massive lawsuit accusing Valve of anti-competitive practices to proceed, drawing vocal support from Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney, who calls Steam the last major platform clinging to restrictive payment rules.

Jan 30, 2026

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The Rise of 'Soft Switching': Why Savvy Consumers Are Opening Multiple Bank Accounts

A growing financial strategy known as 'soft switching'—opening new bank accounts without closing old ones—is gaining traction. Experts say it can unlock higher yields, better features, and greater flexibility, but requires careful management to avoid pitfalls.

Jan 30, 2026

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February 2026 Social Security Checks: Payment Dates and What Recipients Need to Know

Millions of Social Security beneficiaries will see their February payments arrive on schedule, with amounts reflecting this year's cost-of-living adjustment. Here is the complete calendar and key details.

Jan 30, 2026

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Meta's Smart Glasses Ambitions Face Legal Hurdle as Solos Files Patent Infringement Suit

A patent lawsuit filed by Solos Technology against Meta Platforms, Oakley, and EssilorLuxottica targets core smart glasses technology, posing significant risks to Meta's wearables strategy and valuation.

Jan 30, 2026

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American Express Shares Dip After Q4 Earnings Narrowly Miss Estimates; Long-Term Outlook Remains Bullish

American Express reported fourth-quarter earnings that slightly trailed analyst forecasts, prompting a share price decline. Despite the near-term miss, the company issued strong forward guidance for 2026 and announced a significant dividend hike, underscoring confidence in its long-term growth trajectory driven by card member spending and fee growth.

Jan 30, 2026

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High-Stakes Housing: A Doctor and Lawyer Clash Over a $1.8 Million 'Forever Home'

A couple earning $380,000 annually faces a classic high-cost dilemma: Should they stretch for a $1.8 million dream home now or wait? With a hefty down payment saved but significant student debt, their debate highlights the tension between future earnings potential and present financial anxiety in today's premium housing markets.

Jan 30, 2026

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Long Island Financial Advisor Sentenced to Six Years in Prison for Swindling California Couple Out of Over $1 Million

A former investment advisor with ties to major Wall Street firms has been sentenced to six years behind bars for orchestrating a million-dollar fraud scheme, using client funds to finance a luxury lifestyle that included high-end cars and country club memberships.

Jan 30, 2026

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AT&T Doubles Down on Bundling as Customer Defections Mount in Competitive Telecom Market

Facing rising postpaid churn and prepaid losses, AT&T is aggressively pushing bundled phone and internet packages as its core retention strategy, betting that convergence can stem the tide of subscribers fleeing to rivals and cable companies.

Jan 30, 2026

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Robinhood's Kalshi Parlay Launch Sparks Record-Breaking Surge, Outpacing Non-Sports Markets

Kalshi's parlay betting, newly accessible via Robinhood, generated unprecedented single-day fee revenue last Sunday, surpassing the platform's historical earnings from all non-sports events combined and signaling a major shift in the prediction market landscape.

Jan 30, 2026

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American Express Caps 2025 with Record Revenue, Eyes Continued Premium Growth in 2026

American Express reported a 10% revenue surge to $72 billion for 2025, driven by strong premium card demand and disciplined credit. Executives project 9-10% growth for 2026, betting on younger customers and strategic tech investments to sustain momentum.

Jan 30, 2026

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Seacoast Banking Sees Strong Momentum After Villages Acquisition, Sets Ambitious 2026 Targets

Florida-based Seacoast Banking Corporation (SBCF) capped off 2025 with robust loan growth and margin expansion, fueled by its recent acquisition of Villages Bancorporation. Management outlined confident guidance for the coming year, forecasting significant earnings per share growth and improved returns.

Jan 30, 2026

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BYD Accelerates Global Manufacturing Push with Strategic Moves in India, Mexico, and Vietnam

Chinese electric vehicle giant BYD is deepening its international footprint, announcing new assembly plans in India, a strategic pivot in Mexico, and a battery plant partnership in Vietnam, as it seeks to insulate itself from trade barriers and tap into regional growth.

Jan 30, 2026

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AI Boom Fuels SanDisk's Stellar Forecast, Sending Shares Soaring

SanDisk's stock surged after the data storage giant issued a blockbuster third-quarter outlook, far exceeding Wall Street expectations. The company credited soaring demand from artificial intelligence applications and announced a major extension to a key supply agreement, highlighting the intense competition for memory chips in the AI era.

Jan 30, 2026