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Applied Optoelectronics Bets Big on AI Infrastructure with Major 800G Wins and Texas Expansion

Applied Optoelectronics (AAOI) is positioning itself at the forefront of the AI infrastructure build-out, securing a significant 800G transceiver order from a hyperscale customer and expanding its Texas manufacturing footprint. While these moves signal strong revenue momentum, they also amplify existing concerns over customer concentration and profitability.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Appen's Leadership Shuffle Sparks Investor Debate Amid AI Data Rush

As Appen announces a key governance change, its surging share price collides with deep long-term losses, forcing a hard look at whether this AI data play is a turnaround story or a value trap.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

FAT Brands Faces Nasdaq Delisting Following Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Filing

The parent company of numerous restaurant chains will be removed from the Nasdaq exchange on February 4, transitioning to high-risk over-the-counter trading after failing to meet listing requirements.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

LVMH's Spirits Division Stumbles as Cognac Demand Wanes, Yet Rival Sees Glimmer of Recovery

LVMH's wine and spirits arm, led by Hennessy, faces a sharp profit decline amid weak U.S. and Chinese demand, while Rémy Cointreau reports a modest rebound in Cognac sales, highlighting a divided market outlook.

Jan 30, 2026

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Miami Dethrones New York as Million-Dollar Home Capital, Signaling a Lasting Southern Shift

For the first time in nearly a decade, Miami boasts more homes listed above $1 million than New York, underscoring a profound and sustained reorientation of luxury real estate demand toward Sun Belt markets.

Jan 30, 2026

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IFF's Post-Earnings Crossroads: A Deep Dive into the Flavor Maker's Struggles

International Flavors & Fragrances (IFF) shares have lagged the broader market, raising questions about its turnaround strategy and long-term value proposition for investors.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Bannerman Energy Shares Surge Ahead of Key Quarterly Update: Is the Uranium Play Still Undervalued?

With its share price up nearly 40% in a month, Bannerman Energy (ASX:BMN) is drawing intense investor scrutiny ahead of its December quarter report and investor webinar. Analysts weigh whether the uranium developer's rally has outpaced fundamentals.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

29Metals Secures A$150m Lifeline, Shares Jump 9% – Is the Turnaround Now on Firmer Ground?

The ASX-listed miner's heavily discounted rights issue aims to shore up its balance sheet after a period of steep losses, but analysts are divided on whether the fresh capital marks a new beginning or merely delays deeper challenges.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

GE Vernova Nears Prolec GE Acquisition, Betting Big on Global Grid Expansion

Fresh from its spin-off, GE Vernova is finalizing a deal to acquire transformer maker Prolec GE, a strategic move to bolster its electrification portfolio and capitalize on surging global demand for grid infrastructure and power equipment.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Jim Cramer Sees 25-Point Upside for Intel as Turnaround Gains Momentum

CNBC's Jim Cramer suggests Intel shares could surge significantly, as the chipmaker's strategic overhaul and analyst upgrades fuel investor optimism amid a 140% yearly gain.

Jan 30, 2026

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Netflix's Slowing Growth Outlook Sends Shares Tumbling, Despite Ad Revenue Surge

Netflix shares face pressure as the streaming giant's 2026 revenue guidance signals a significant growth deceleration, even with its advertising business poised to double. Investor concerns are compounded by a potential multi-billion dollar acquisition.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

AI's Relentless Pace: Tech Giants Forced to Choose Between Evolution and Obsolescence

As artificial intelligence reshapes the competitive landscape, tech leaders face a stark choice: disrupt their own profitable core businesses or risk being left behind. New financial results from Microsoft, Meta, and Tesla reveal the high-stakes strategies—and market reactions—defining this pivotal moment.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Deckers Outdoor Soars on Strong Quarterly Results, Lifts Full-Year Outlook

Shares of Deckers Outdoor surged over 17% Friday after the footwear and apparel company reported robust Q3 earnings, driven by full-price selling across its UGG and HOKA brands and prompting an upward revision to its annual forecast.

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

Beyond the Mandate: Calls Grow for Central Banks to Refocus on Inflation Fight

As the Bank of England prepares for a leadership transition in 2028, a debate ignited by former Fed governor Kevin Warsh gains traction: should central banks shed ancillary roles and return to their core mission of price stability?

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Charles Schwab Elevates CIO to Helm Newly Formed Technology and Operations Division

Amid a broader leadership restructuring, financial giant Charles Schwab has appointed its CIO, Dennis Howard, to lead a consolidated unit overseeing technology, operations, and data, signaling a strategic shift to deepen the integration of IT with core business functions.

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

Guggenheim Backs AtaiBeckley with Buy Rating, $11 Target, Citing Breakthrough Potential in Mental Health

Guggenheim Securities has initiated coverage of clinical-stage biopharma AtaiBeckley with a Buy rating and an $11 price target, highlighting its leadership in next-generation psychiatric treatments following its merger with Beckley Psytech.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Geron Sees Price Target Cut to $3 by TD Cowen Ahead of Q4, But Buy Rating Stays

Analyst Tara Bancroft of TD Cowen lowered the firm's price target on Geron Corporation (GERN) from $4 to $3, maintaining a Buy rating ahead of the biotech's fourth-quarter results. The move reflects a model update as the company navigates mixed commercial progress for its blood cancer drug RYTELO.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Morgan Stanley Downgrades Gogo Outlook as 5G Rollout Meets Industry Uncertainty

Analysts remain divided on Gogo Inc.'s trajectory as the in-flight connectivity provider navigates its 5G network launch against a backdrop of strategic shifts and evolving satellite technology debates.

Jan 30, 2026