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Lyft's Valuation Crossroads: Can the Ride-Hailing Firm's Autonomous Ambitions Justify Its Price?

Lyft's stock has experienced significant volatility, with recent gains failing to offset broader declines. As the company pushes its autonomous driving and European expansion narrative, investors are left weighing its premium valuation against a challenging competitive landscape and uncertain path to sustained profitability.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Moody's Doubles Down on Risk Tech as Private Credit Faces Heightened Scrutiny

Moody's Corporation bolsters its risk analytics arsenal with strategic acquisitions of Numerated Growth Technologies and CAPE Analytics, positioning itself at the center of a private credit market under the regulatory microscope.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Salesforce's AI Agentforce Drives Analyst Confidence, Hits $500M ARR Milestone

Citizens JMP reaffirms its bullish stance on Salesforce, citing the explosive growth of its AI platform Agentforce and strong enterprise adoption as key catalysts for sustained outperformance.

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

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

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

Q3 Earnings Spotlight: How WillScot Mobile Mini Stacks Up Against Construction Services Peers

As earnings season concludes, we analyze the performance of construction and maintenance services stocks. While the sector showed overall strength, WillScot Mobile Mini faced headwinds, contrasting with standout results from peers like Comfort Systems.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Beyond the Bottom Line: How Waste Management Giants Fared in Q3 Amid Economic Crosswinds

As earnings season winds down, the waste management sector reveals a tale of resilience and regulatory reckoning. While Enviri's results disappointed, others like Perma-Fix surprised to the upside, highlighting the industry's complex dance between steady demand and economic sensitivity.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Dredging Deep: Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Leads Mixed Bag of Q3 Results for Construction Services Sector

As earnings season winds down, the construction and maintenance services sector showed resilience. Great Lakes Dredge & Dock posted solid results despite a revenue miss, while peers like Primoris soared. We analyze the key drivers and what's next for these industrial players.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Beyond the Bottom Line: How Jacobs and Peers Navigated a Turbulent Q3 in Government Consulting

The third-quarter earnings season reveals a sector at a crossroads. While government and technical consulting firms like Jacobs Solutions benefit from long-term structural trends, their latest financial results and market reactions paint a complex picture of resilience and recalibration.

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

Visa, Mastercard Remain Skeptical of Stablecoins for Mainstream Payments, Despite Crypto's Promise

The world's largest payment networks are taking a measured approach to stablecoins for everyday consumer transactions, citing a lack of clear demand in developed markets and emphasizing their role as infrastructure providers rather than disruptors.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Prediction Markets Surge as Coinbase Expands Access and U.S. Regulators Signal Rule Overhaul

A pivotal week for prediction markets saw Coinbase partner with Kalshi to offer event contracts nationwide, while the CFTC moved to establish clearer regulatory standards. Meanwhile, traders sharply increased bets on a potential U.S. government shutdown.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Diana Shipping (DSX) in the Spotlight: How Revised Analyst Targets Are Redefining the Investment Narrative

A wave of updated price targets from Wall Street analysts is prompting investors to reassess Diana Shipping Inc. The shifting forecasts reflect changing views on dry bulk shipping fundamentals and the company's strategic position, moving the stock's story beyond recent quarters.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Baseten: The AI Infrastructure Powerhouse Quietly Backed by Tech Giants

While public attention focuses on flashy AI applications, Baseten is building the critical infrastructure beneath them. Its explosive growth and backing from investors like Nvidia signal its pivotal role in the AI economy's next phase.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

LyondellBasell Navigates Prolonged Downturn with Strategic Cash Preservation and Portfolio Reshaping

Facing one of the longest downturns in industry history, LyondellBasell reported Q2 2025 earnings of $0.62 per share, outlining a disciplined strategy focused on cash conservation, portfolio optimization in Europe, and a pivot towards circular and low-carbon solutions to emerge stronger from the cycle.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Krispy Kreme Settles Data Breach Lawsuit for $1.6 Million, Affecting Over 160,000 Employees

The doughnut giant has agreed to a multimillion-dollar settlement following a 2024 cyberattack that compromised personal data of current and former staff, though it admits no fault.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Electricity Bills Set to Keep Climbing Through 2026, Experts Warn Relief Is Not on the Horizon

With rising demand, grid investments, and volatile fuel costs, electricity prices are outpacing wage growth, squeezing not just low-income but now middle-class households. Policy interventions face long lead times, leaving little hope for near-term bill relief.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Paramount Skydance Taps Veteran D.C. Insider Ted Lehman to Lead Washington Policy Push Amid Industry Turmoil

Paramount Skydance has appointed seasoned Capitol Hill and private sector strategist Ted Lehman as its top U.S. policy executive, a move signaling an intensified government relations focus as the media giant navigates a complex merger landscape and regulatory battles.

Jan 30, 2026