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KeyCorp Posts Strong Q4 Earnings and Announces Capital Moves, But Core Bull Thesis Remains Unchanged

KeyCorp's latest quarterly results beat expectations, fueled by higher net interest income and a return to full-year profitability. The regional bank also completed a $200 million share buyback and issued $750 million in new debt, while refreshing its board. Analysts suggest these moves fine-tune the bank's strategy rather than radically alter its investment narrative.

Jan 30, 2026

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International Seaways Charts New Course: Fleet Reshuffle and Full Tankers International Takeover Fuel Valuation Debate

International Seaways (INSW) is aggressively repositioning its fleet, securing full control of Tankers International and selling older vessels. As its stock surges, analysts are divided on whether the strategic moves have already been priced in or if significant upside remains.

Jan 30, 2026

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ECB Holds Steady Amid Dollar Weakness and Lingering Trade Tensions

As the European Central Bank prepares for its February meeting, policymakers are navigating a stronger euro driven by a weakening dollar and geopolitical uncertainty, while assessing the resilience of the eurozone economy.

Jan 30, 2026

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Axos Financial Beats Expectations in Q2 2026, Driven by Strong Loan Growth and Profitability

Axos Financial Inc. (AX) reported robust second-quarter earnings for fiscal 2026, highlighted by a 23.3% surge in earnings per share and significant loan portfolio expansion, even as it manages industry-wide margin pressures and rising operational costs.

Jan 30, 2026

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Dolby Labs Beats Expectations, Raises Outlook on Strong Deals and Key Partnerships

Dolby Laboratories (DLB) reported first-quarter results that exceeded analyst forecasts, prompting the company to raise its full-year guidance. The audio-visual technology leader cited earlier-than-anticipated deal closures, momentum in mobile and broadcast, and strategic wins with partners like Sony, TCL, and Peacock as key drivers.

Jan 30, 2026

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LPL Financial Hits Record $2.4 Trillion in Assets, Fueled by Commonwealth Acquisition and Strong Advisor Retention

LPL Financial Holdings Inc. (LPLA) reported robust fourth-quarter results, reaching a milestone $2.4 trillion in advisory and brokerage assets. Adjusted earnings per share grew 23%, driven by strategic execution and the integration of Commonwealth Financial.

Jan 30, 2026

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AppFolio Posts Strong Q4 Revenue Growth, Fueled by AI and Premium Services

AppFolio Inc. reported a 22% year-over-year revenue surge in its fourth quarter, driven by AI innovation and premium product adoption, while navigating industry-wide cost pressures. The company also issued optimistic guidance for 2026.

Jan 30, 2026

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Home Depot Trims Corporate Workforce, Mandates Full Return to Office

The Atlanta-based home improvement giant announces a restructuring that eliminates approximately 800 positions, primarily remote roles, and ends flexible work arrangements for its corporate staff.

Jan 30, 2026

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Five Point Holdings Posts Record Annual Profit, Bolsters Land Bank Through Strategic Moves

Defying a challenging real estate market, Five Point Holdings LLC (FPH) reported a record annual net income for 2025, driven by strategic land transactions and growth in its management business. The company also provided a bullish outlook for 2026.

Jan 30, 2026

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Roku's Rollercoaster Ride: Is the Streaming Giant a Bargain After Recent Slide?

Roku shares have retreated from recent highs, trading around $100. With conflicting signals from valuation models, investors are weighing whether the pullback presents a buying opportunity or signals deeper challenges in the competitive streaming landscape.

Jan 30, 2026

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Shell Faces $4 Billion Hit After Losing Key Arbitration Over Kazakh Oil Field

An international tribunal has ruled against Shell and partner Eni in a cost-recovery dispute at Kazakhstan's Karachaganak field, potentially exposing the energy giants to a multi-billion dollar payout and forcing contract renegotiations that could reshape future cash flows from the strategic asset.

Jan 30, 2026

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Apple's Stellar Quarter Highlights Supply Chain Mastery, Yet AI Ambiguity Clouds Future

Apple's Q1 earnings smashed expectations, fueled by surging iPhone sales and robust performance in China. While CEO Tim Cook's operational prowess is undeniable, the company's muted AI strategy and reliance on a Google partnership left investors wanting more.

Jan 30, 2026

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L3Harris Declares "Best Year Ever," Charts Course with Missile Unit IPO and Strategic Portfolio Shift

Defense contractor L3Harris Technologies capped off a record 2025 with surging orders and a strategic pivot, announcing plans to take its high-growth Missile Solutions unit public in 2026 while securing a novel $1 billion investment from the Department of War to accelerate production.

Jan 30, 2026

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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

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International Paper Unveils Major Split: To Form Two Regional Packaging Giants

In a strategic overhaul, International Paper announced plans to separate into two independent, publicly traded companies focused on North America and EMEA markets, marking the next phase of its multi-year transformation.

Jan 30, 2026

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Lazard Posts Record Advisory Revenue in 2025, Citing Strategic Gains and Asset Management Turnaround

Lazard Ltd. reported strong fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 results, driven by record financial advisory fees and a rebound in assets under management. Executives framed the performance as validation of the firm's long-term 'Lazard 2030' strategy, highlighting talent investments and a robust pipeline for future growth.

Jan 30, 2026

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Blackstone Explores Sale of Interplex's ICT Unit in Potential $1 Billion-Plus Deal

Blackstone Inc. is weighing a sale of Interplex's information and communications technology business, with early-stage talks suggesting a valuation exceeding $1 billion, sources familiar with the matter said.

Jan 30, 2026

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Musk's Empire Consolidation: SpaceX Eyes Mergers with Tesla or xAI Ahead of Anticipated IPO

Elon Musk is reportedly exploring a major consolidation of his business empire, with SpaceX considering mergers either with electric vehicle giant Tesla or his artificial intelligence startup xAI, as the space company prepares for a landmark public offering.

Jan 30, 2026

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Joby Aviation Shares Plunge 16.7% on $1.38 Billion Capital Raise Plan

Shares of electric air taxi developer Joby Aviation tumbled sharply Thursday as the market reacted to the company's announcement of a major new fundraising effort, raising concerns over potential shareholder dilution.

Jan 30, 2026

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Meta's $135 Billion AI Bet Signals Accelerating Arms Race, With CoreWeave Poised to Capitalize

Meta Platforms' staggering capital expenditure forecast for 2026, heavily weighted toward AI infrastructure, underscores the intensifying tech investment cycle. Specialized cloud provider CoreWeave emerges as a likely key beneficiary, its fortunes tied to the hyperscaler spending spree.

Jan 30, 2026