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NCR Voyix Stock: A Glimmer of Hope or a Value Trap? Analysts Weigh In After Recent Volatility

Shares of NCR Voyix (VYX) saw a modest uptick this week, yet the broader picture remains challenging. With a significant decline over the past year and a net loss reported on substantial revenue, investors are questioning if the current valuation gap represents a genuine opportunity or a reflection of deeper issues.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

IDeaS Unveils Rate Data Advantage, Promising Deeper Market Insights for Hotel Revenue Teams

The SAS subsidiary's new enhancement leverages vastly expanded consumer rate shopping data, offering hoteliers granular visibility across room types and distribution channels to refine pricing strategies.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Institutional Confidence Fuels New Oriental's Rally: Stock Surges 5.4% Amid Strong Backing

New Oriental Education & Technology Group (NYSE: EDU) sees its stock momentum bolstered by substantial institutional ownership, which now stands near 49%. Last week's $482 million market cap gain adds to a 22% annual return, highlighting investor faith in the Chinese education giant's post-regulatory overhaul trajectory.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Argenta Silver Shares Slide 12% Despite Promising El Quevar Drill Results and $23M Raise

Argenta Silver Corp. sees its stock decline following the announcement of a new mineral discovery at its El Quevar project in Argentina and the completion of a substantial equity financing, highlighting the complex calculus investors face with junior mining explorers.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Dynatrace Stock Plunge: A Buying Opportunity or a Value Trap?

Dynatrace shares have tumbled over 34% in the past year, significantly underperforming the broader software sector. A deep dive into valuation metrics, including discounted cash flow and peer comparisons, suggests the stock may be trading at a substantial discount. We examine the numbers and the narrative shaping investor sentiment.

Jan 30, 2026

World

Panama's Top Court Strikes Down CK Hutchison Port Deals, Casting Uncertainty Over Canal Terminals

Panama's Supreme Court has nullified long-held port contracts operated by a CK Hutchison subsidiary, declaring them unconstitutional. The landmark ruling throws the future of key container terminals at both ends of the Panama Canal into doubt and reverberates amid broader geopolitical tensions over global trade chokepoints.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

UK Watchdog Probes Boots and Superdrug Over 'Misleading' Loyalty Pricing Tactics

A major consumer group has filed a complaint with the Competition and Markets Authority, alleging the pharmacy chains used inflated reference prices to make member discounts appear more substantial than they truly were.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Investors Look Abroad: International Equity ETFs Lead $165 Billion January Inflow

U.S.-listed exchange-traded funds attracted $165.4 billion in January, with a notable pivot toward international stock funds as they continue to outperform domestic markets.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Ford's Decade-Long Road: Can the Auto Giant Navigate Political Whiplash and Find Its Footing?

Ford Motor Company's stock has dramatically underperformed the broader market over the past ten years. As political winds shift and its EV strategy reverses course, investors are left wondering if the iconic automaker can chart a stable path to growth or remain trapped in a cycle of reactionary moves.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Insider Bets in Asia's Small-Cap Arena: Three Undervalued Stocks to Watch in February 2026

Amidst a backdrop of economic crosscurrents, savvy investors are tracking insider moves within Asia's small-cap sector for clues on potential value. We examine three companies where recent executive share purchases signal confidence against the odds.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

The Hidden Engine of the Energy Transition: How Green Tech Fuels Fossil Fuel Demand

Record global investments in wind, solar, and EVs are paradoxically driving a surge in demand for coal, oil, and gas, as the production of essential materials like cement and steel remains locked into hydrocarbon-based economies, primarily in Asia.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Grains in the Crosshairs: How Metals Meltdown and Dollar Woes Shape This Week's Trade

After historic sell-offs in gold and silver rattled commodity markets, traders of corn, soybeans, and wheat are navigating a landscape influenced by external financial shocks, weather threats, and shifting demand signals.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

AST SpaceMobile Soars 53% in January on Defense Deal, Satellite Launch Momentum

Shares of the satellite broadband company surged last month, fueled by a key U.S. Missile Defense Agency contract and progress on its satellite constellation launch schedule, despite emerging competition.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Nio Shares Slip Despite Strong January Deliveries as Investors Question Demand Sustainability

Nio's stock fell nearly 4% on Monday as a sharp month-over-month delivery decline overshadowed impressive year-on-year growth, fueling broader concerns about the health of China's electric vehicle sector.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Palantir's AI-Driven Surge: Tenth Straight Quarter of Accelerating Growth Defies Skeptics

Palantir Technologies shatters expectations with Q4 results, reporting a 70% revenue surge and forecasting continued robust growth, as its AI platform becomes a central driver for U.S. commercial business.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

China's Manufacturing Activity Accelerates in January Amid Export Boost, Structural Headwinds Persist

A private survey reveals China's manufacturing sector gained momentum in January, fueled by pre-holiday production and stronger export orders. However, analysts caution that underlying structural imbalances and uneven regional growth continue to challenge the economic outlook.

Feb 2, 2026

World

U.S. Moves to Secure Critical Minerals Supply with $12 Billion 'Project Vault' Stockpile

The Trump administration unveiled plans for a strategic reserve of critical minerals, sparking a rally in domestic mining stocks and intensifying efforts to reduce reliance on China.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Universal Health Services Gains Momentum: Easing Staffing Woes and Strong Operations Fuel Investor Optimism

Universal Health Services (UHS) is drawing renewed investor interest following better-than-expected quarterly results, driven by robust behavioral health demand and a significant easing of industry-wide staffing pressures. While operational improvements bolster the near-term outlook, debates persist over valuation and the company's ability to sustain gains amid high debt levels.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

OSL Group Secures $200 Million War Chest to Fuel Global Stablecoin and Payments Expansion

Hong Kong-listed digital asset platform OSL Group has raised $200 million in fresh equity capital, earmarked for acquisitions and international growth in its regulated stablecoin trading and payments ecosystem, signaling a major push as institutional interest in blockchain-based finance intensifies.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

SAP's Cloud Slowdown Sparks Investor Jitters Over AI Transition and Growth Trajectory

SAP's latest quarterly earnings revealed a significant deceleration in its crucial cloud business growth, sending shares tumbling and raising fresh doubts about the enterprise software giant's positioning in an AI-dominated future.

Feb 2, 2026