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SciDev's Turnaround Story: From Losses to Profitability as Capital Efficiency Rises

The Australian chemicals company SciDev (ASX:SDV) is showing early signs of a financial transformation, with its return on capital employed turning positive after years of losses. While its current returns still lag the industry average, a significant increase in capital deployment suggests the firm is aggressively reinvesting for growth.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

USA Rare Earth Secures Major CHIPS Act Funding, Prompting Analyst Price Target Surge

USA Rare Earth Inc. (NASDAQ: USAR) sees its price target significantly raised by Canaccord Genuity and Benchmark following a landmark $1.6 billion commitment from the U.S. CHIPS Program, accelerating its plans to build a domestic rare earth supply chain.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Ocean Network Express Posts $88 Million Q3 Loss Amid Freight Market Downturn

The global container shipping giant Ocean Network Express reported a net loss for its third fiscal quarter, citing soft demand and declining freight rates, particularly on key Asia-U.S. and Asia-Europe routes. The carrier anticipates a gradual recovery in the coming months.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

SunPower Installs First REC Monolith Panels in Silicon Valley, Signaling Strong Demand for Premium Solar Tech

SunPower has completed its inaugural installation of high-efficiency Monolith solar panels from REC Silicon in California's Santa Cruz, with local installer Cobalt Power Systems reporting immediate sell-out of initial inventory. The move comes amid surging demand from tech-savvy homeowners and follows SunPower's recent quarterly revenue growth.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Northland Cuts Bitdeer Price Target to $25 After December Update, Maintains Bullish Stance

Northland Capital has revised its price target for Bitdeer Technologies (BTDR) downward to $25, citing a more conservative valuation approach following the company's latest operational update. The firm, however, reaffirmed its Outperform rating, signaling continued confidence in the blockchain and high-performance computing firm's long-term strategy.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Citi Boosts Lexicon Pharmaceuticals Outlook on Novo Nordisk Partnership Progress

Citi raises Lexicon Pharmaceuticals' price target to $2.10, citing strong momentum from its collaboration with Novo Nordisk on obesity drug candidate LX9851 and improved financials.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Arizona Price Report Sparks Debate: Economist Says Democratic Analysis Lacks Inflation Context

A recent report by Congressional Democrats highlights rising costs for Arizonans, but a local economist argues the figures lack crucial context on 'normal' inflation, igniting a political firestorm over economic messaging.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

OpenAI's Reported 2026 IPO: A High-Stakes Test for the AI Investment Frenzy

Sources indicate OpenAI is accelerating plans for a late-2026 public listing, a move that would place its massive cash burn and long road to profitability under intense investor scrutiny, potentially defining the next phase of the AI boom.

Jan 30, 2026

World

UN Faces 'Imminent Financial Collapse' as U.S. Withholds Funds, Guterres Warns

Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has issued a stark warning that the United Nations is at risk of running out of cash by July, citing a deepening funding crisis exacerbated by withheld U.S. contributions and systemic budgetary pressures.

Jan 30, 2026

World

Poland Points Finger at Russian Spy Agency Over Destructive Year-End Cyberattacks on Critical Infrastructure

Polish cybersecurity authorities have attributed a wave of disruptive cyberattacks in late December to a hacking group linked to Russia's FSB, marking a potential escalation in tactics against energy and heating infrastructure during a severe winter storm.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Wall Street's Bearish Bets: One Undervalued Stock to Watch, Two to Sidestep

Analyst sell ratings are rare on Wall Street, making them noteworthy when they appear. We examine one such case where pessimism may have gone too far, creating a potential opportunity, alongside two stocks where the cautious outlook appears justified.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Guggenheim Boosts Bruker Price Target to $58, Citing Strong Diagnostics Outlook

Guggenheim analyst Subbu Nambi raises her price target on Bruker Corporation (BRKR) from $53 to $58, maintaining a Buy rating and projecting nearly 25% upside, as the life sciences tools sector shows resilience.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

GE HealthCare Technologies Gains Analyst Favor, 2026 Outlook Brightens on Market Recovery

Goldman Sachs and Evercore ISI analysts have raised price targets for GE HealthCare Technologies (GEHC), citing a projected market recovery and strong capital expenditure trends by 2026. The medical devices firm is highlighted as a top hedge fund pick.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Edwards Lifesciences Gains Analyst Favor as Renewed Growth Cycle Takes Hold

Wall Street analysts are raising price targets on Edwards Lifesciences, citing a renewed growth cycle driven by TAVR expansion and a strong product pipeline, positioning the medical device maker as a favored pick.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Allegro MicroSystems Powers Ahead on Data Center Boom and EV Demand, Beats Q4 Revenue Forecasts

Allegro MicroSystems (ALGM) reported strong fourth-quarter results, with revenue surging 29% year-over-year to $229.2 million, surpassing analyst expectations. The chip designer's growth was fueled by record data center sales and robust demand in automotive, particularly for electric vehicles and ADAS.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Beyond the Bottom Line: Five Analyst Probes Unpack Booz Allen's Strategic Pivot Amid Mixed Q4 Results

While Booz Allen Hamilton's Q4 revenue fell short of expectations, robust profitability and a strategic shift toward outcome-based contracts in high-demand sectors like cybersecurity spurred investor optimism. Analysts pressed management on the sustainability of this model and the path forward in a complex funding environment.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

OneWater Marine Navigates Flat Waters: Inventory Discipline Drives Margin Growth Amid Stagnant Demand

OneWater Marine's Q4 results reveal a company successfully steering through a challenging market. While revenue growth was minimal, strategic inventory management and a focus on higher-margin segments led to significant profit improvement, offering a blueprint for resilience in the marine industry.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

SLB Secures Major Five-Year PDO Contracts for Oman's Block-6, Bolstering Local Manufacturing and Long-Term Services

SLB has won significant five-year contracts from Petroleum Development Oman for the giant Block-6 field. The deals mandate local wellhead manufacturing and deploy advanced recovery technologies, anchoring SLB's long-term service role and supporting Omani job creation.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Novo Nordisk Pivots: Oral Wegovy Launch, Job Cuts, and a Cell Therapy Bet Reshape Its Future

Novo Nordisk charts a bold new course, launching a pivotal oral obesity drug while restructuring its workforce and deepening its investment in next-generation cell therapies for metabolic diseases.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Starbucks CEO Hails Baristas' Stock Market Curiosity as Sign of Deeper Engagement Amid Union Tensions

CEO Brian Niccol says employees' questions about share prices reflect pride and care, as the coffee giant navigates workplace reforms and ongoing labor disputes.

Jan 30, 2026