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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

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

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

WhiteFiber Stock in Focus After Analyst Adjustment and Major New Data Center Deal

Despite a trimmed price target from B. Riley, WhiteFiber Inc. (WYFI) secures a pivotal 10-year colocation agreement expected to generate $865 million, spotlighting its role in the expanding AI infrastructure sector.

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

Michigan Demands $23.7 Million Back from Chinese Battery Maker Gotion After Scrapped Plant Deal

Michigan's Attorney General has formally demanded the return of state funds from Gotion Inc., a Chinese battery manufacturer, following the collapse of its planned $2.4 billion facility. The move highlights growing tensions over foreign investment in U.S. strategic industries.

Jan 30, 2026

World

Iran Draws Red Line on Missile Program as U.S. Naval Buildup Intensifies

Amid escalating tensions and a U.S. military buildup in the Gulf, Iran's foreign minister has declared the country's missile capabilities 'non-negotiable,' setting the stage for a precarious diplomatic standoff.

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

Newly Released Epstein Documents Contain Unverified Claims About Bill Gates and Other High-Profile Figures

A trove of documents released by the U.S. Department of Justice includes emails from Jeffrey Epstein making lurid, unsubstantiated allegations about Bill Gates, while also detailing his interactions with other prominent individuals.

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

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

Business

Analysts Trim Targets but See Steady Growth Ahead for Abbott Laboratories

Despite near-term headwinds in its Nutrition segment, Abbott Laboratories (ABT) maintains a bullish long-term outlook with solid organic sales growth projected for 2026, even as major analysts adjust their price targets following Q4 results.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Heavy Industry's New Power Play: Rooftop Solar Emerges as Key Tool for Cost and Carbon Reduction

Driven by falling costs and strong incentives, heavy manufacturing is increasingly turning to on-site solar power. This shift is transforming large factory roofs from passive structures into strategic assets for cutting energy bills and emissions.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Canada Post, Union Finalize Landmark Labor Deal After Years of Turmoil

Canada Post and its union have finalized the text of a new five-year contract, paving the way for a ratification vote. The deal includes wage hikes and weekend parcel delivery but leaves out key management demands for operational flexibility.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Applied Optoelectronics Lands Major 800G Transceiver Deal, Expands Texas Footprint for AI Boom

Applied Optoelectronics (AAOI) has secured a significant order for its high-speed 800G optical transceivers from a key hyperscale client, coinciding with a strategic expansion of its Texas manufacturing facility to meet surging AI data center demand.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Three TSX Venture Penny Stocks Poised for Growth Amid Canada's Steady Rate Environment

As the Bank of Canada signals a hold on interest rates, a backdrop of market stability is emerging. This analysis delves into three Canadian penny stocks—Britannia Life Sciences, ROK Resources, and Vision Lithium—that present distinct risk-reward profiles for investors eyeing the junior markets in early 2026.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Missouri Sports Betting Blasts Past Projections, Rakes in $543 Million in Debut Month

Missouri's sports betting launch exceeded all expectations, generating over half a billion dollars in wagers and securing its place among the nation's top markets in its first month of operation.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Cuban's Healthcare Poll Exposes 'Pick-Your-Pain' Dilemma: Deductibles Edge Out Premiums in Voter Frustration

A social media poll by billionaire Mark Cuban reveals a near-even split on which part of U.S. health insurance is more financially painful—premiums or deductibles. The results, and the outpouring of personal stories in the replies, underscore a system many describe as forcing impossible choices amid relentlessly rising costs.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Behind the $5.6 Billion Headline: Decoding Salesforce's Landmark Army Contract

Salesforce secures a potential 10-year, $5.6 billion IDIQ contract with the U.S. Army, a strategic win for its national security unit. Yet, analysts caution the headline figure is a ceiling, not a guarantee, with real value hinging on future task orders and AI integration.

Jan 30, 2026