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Amazon in Advanced Talks to Invest Up to $50 Billion in OpenAI, Signaling Major AI Ambitions

Amazon is reportedly negotiating a landmark investment of up to $50 billion in OpenAI, a move that would reshape the AI landscape and intensify its cloud rivalry with Microsoft and Google. The potential deal highlights the soaring costs of competing in generative AI and could redefine Amazon Web Services' strategy.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Nvidia Cements AI Dominance with Strategic Moves in China, OpenAI Funding, and Global Research

Nvidia strengthens its pivotal role in global AI infrastructure through a multi-pronged strategy: securing H200 chip approvals for China, engaging in advanced funding talks with OpenAI, and expanding partnerships with CoreWeave and international research bodies.

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

EuroDry Ltd. (EDRY) Surges: Is This Shipping Stock Still Undervalued?

EuroDry Ltd. (NASDAQ: EDRY) has emerged as a top performer on the NASDAQ, riding a wave of bullish momentum. With shares approaching yearly highs, analysts are debating whether the rally still presents a buying opportunity for investors seeking exposure to the dry bulk shipping sector.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Insider Confidence at Resideo Technologies: Key Executive Boosts Stake Amid Mixed Signals

Amid a year of both share sales and purchases by company executives, a significant insider investment by Andrew Teich signals underlying confidence in Resideo Technologies' future, even as the firm navigates a challenging financial landscape.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Beyond the Headlines: Three European Penny Stocks Drawing Investor Scrutiny Amid Market Volatility

As uncertainty shapes European markets, some investors are turning their gaze to penny stocks for potential growth. We analyze three companies—GreenMerc, Transferator, and FORIS AG—that combine intriguing prospects with the inherent risks of small-cap investing.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Suze Orman's Unflinching Financial Advice: Six Hard Truths for Building Lasting Wealth

Personal finance authority Suze Orman cuts through the noise with six straightforward, often challenging, principles for achieving financial security. From emergency funds to retirement planning, her no-nonsense guidance demands attention.

Jan 30, 2026

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Bitcoin Tumbles Below $90K Following Fed Decision, Triggering $1.68 Billion Liquidation Cascade

Bitcoin's sharp retreat to $81,000 on Thursday, following the Federal Reserve's latest policy announcement, resulted in massive leveraged position liquidations and sent shockwaves through correlated equities.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Ritholtz Wealth Cements Employee-Owned Future as Founder Barry Ritholtz Approaches Milestone

The $7.6 billion RIA has expanded its internal equity plan to 29 employee-owners, formalizing a decade-long succession strategy that aims to preserve independence as co-founder Barry Ritholtz nears 65.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

The Long Game: How a Steady $500 Monthly Investment in This ETF Could Build a Million-Dollar Portfolio

Building significant wealth often hinges on consistency over brilliance. We examine the Vanguard Growth ETF (VUG), its historical performance, and the disciplined, long-term strategy that could potentially transform regular savings into a seven-figure nest egg.

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

Couche-Tard's Share Price Outpaces Earnings Growth, Raising Valuation Questions

While Alimentation Couche-Tard shareholders have enjoyed solid total returns over five years, a closer look reveals a growing disconnect between its stock performance and underlying profit growth, with recent underperformance adding to investor uncertainty.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Lilly Bets Big on Repertoire's Immune Decoding Tech in Up to $1.9B Autoimmune Pact

Eli Lilly commits $85 million upfront and over $1.8 billion in potential milestones to partner with Repertoire Immune Medicines, aiming to develop a new class of 'tolerizing' therapies that reset the immune system without broad suppression.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Institutional Investors Hold Sway: A Deep Dive into Amerant Bancorp's Ownership Structure

With institutional investors controlling a commanding 59% stake in Amerant Bancorp Inc. (AMTB), the bank's stock price movements are closely tied to the decisions of major funds. This analysis explores the implications of this concentrated ownership, the potential risks of a 'crowded trade,' and what it means for retail investors.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Waterstone Financial's Steady Earnings Growth Draws Investor Scrutiny Amid Market Volatility

While speculative stories often captivate the market, Waterstone Financial (NASDAQ:WSBF) stands out with consistent profitability and disciplined leadership—traits gaining attention as investors prioritize fundamentals.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Worldcoin's Sharp Sell-Off: How Short Traders Capitalized While Long-Term Holders Dig In

Worldcoin (WLD) plunged 21% in a volatile session, yet derivatives data reveals a cohort of traders profited from the downturn. Despite the crash, on-chain metrics suggest holder accumulation is limiting sell-side pressure, setting the stage for potential consolidation.

Jan 30, 2026

World

Taiwan completes first undersea trial for domestically made submarine

TAIPEI, Jan 30 (Reuters) - Taiwan completed the maiden underwater sea trial for its first domestically developed submarine on Thursday, a big milestone in a project aimed at strengthening deterrence

Jan 30, 2026

World

Digital Dragnet: Inside the Surveillance Tactics Powering Trump's Minnesota Immigration Crackdown

A routine commute in Minneapolis turns into a biometric checkpoint, spotlighting the advanced surveillance tools—from facial recognition apps to vast data networks—now central to federal immigration enforcement. As operations intensify, questions mount over privacy, oversight, and the line between targeted enforcement and dragnet surveillance.

Jan 30, 2026

World

U.S. Navy Destroyer Arrives at Israel's Eilat Port Amid Heightened Regional Tensions

A U.S. Navy destroyer has docked at Israel's southern port of Eilat, a move reported by Israeli media as U.S.-Iranian tensions simmer. While officials describe the deployment as routine, it coincides with a significant American military buildup in the region.

Jan 30, 2026

World

Chained Robot Dog in Tokyo Exhibit Sparks Debate on AI Ethics and Human Empathy

A provocative art installation in Tokyo, featuring a violently thrashing robot dog restrained by a metal chain, is drawing crowds and forcing viewers to confront uneasy questions about the future of artificial intelligence, ethics, and our emotional connection to machines.

Jan 30, 2026