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Chemed's Stock Slump Sparks Valuation Debate: Undervalued Opportunity or Warning Sign?

Chemed Corporation (NYSE: CHE) has seen its share price soften recently, reigniting investor debate over whether the healthcare services provider is now undervalued. With the stock trading around $430, a significant gap exists against some fair value estimates, even as operational challenges in its VITAS and Roto-Rooter segments loom.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Analyst Warns: Orchid Island Capital's Dividend Strategy May Hinder Book Value Growth

Compass Point initiates coverage on Orchid Island Capital (ORC) with a Neutral rating, citing concerns that the REIT's high dividend payouts could constrain its per-share book value appreciation despite its current undervaluation.

Jan 30, 2026

World

Israeli Military Briefing Reportedly Confirms Gaza Death Toll Nears 70,000, Aligning with Palestinian Health Ministry Figures

In a significant shift, Israeli military officials have privately told journalists that approximately 70,000 Palestinians have been killed in the Gaza war, a figure that largely corroborates the enclave's health ministry data, according to local media reports.

Jan 30, 2026

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Israel Acknowledges Gaza Death Toll Nears 70,000, Marking Shift After Years of Dispute

In a significant departure from its longstanding position, an Israeli military official has acknowledged a death toll in Gaza close to 70,000, aligning with figures long maintained by Palestinian health authorities. This admission follows over two years of war and persistent international scrutiny over casualty counts.

Jan 30, 2026

World

South Africa Orders Israeli Diplomat to Leave Amid Deepening Rift Over Gaza War

South Africa has declared Israel's deputy ambassador persona non grata, giving him 72 hours to depart, citing "unacceptable" diplomatic violations and insulting social media posts targeting President Ramaphosa. The move escalates tensions already frayed by South Africa's genocide case against Israel at the UN's top court.

Jan 30, 2026

World

Ceasefire Under Strain: Israeli Strikes Claim Five Lives in Gaza Amid Ongoing Tensions

Fresh Israeli military actions in central and southern Gaza have resulted in multiple casualties, testing the durability of a months-long, U.S.-brokered truce and hindering critical aid flows.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Election Integrity in Focus: Watchdog Warns of Foreign Funding, Noncitizen Voting Ahead of Midterms

As states finalize legislation before the 2026 elections, a conservative-leaning watchdog group highlights vulnerabilities in the voting system, pushing for reforms to curb foreign influence and clarify citizenship requirements for voters.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Atour Emerges as a Premium Contender in China's Hotel Wars, Says CLSA

Brokerage firm CLSA initiates coverage on Atour Lifestyle Holdings with an 'Outperform' rating and a $49 price target, highlighting its unique brand ecosystem and asset-light model as key differentiators in a competitive market.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

MasTec's Growth Engine Faces a Cost Test: Can Margins Hold the Line?

Despite a stellar share price run, MasTec's earnings quality is under scrutiny as persistent margin pressures from supply chain strains and strategic growth investments challenge its financial resilience. Investors are watching to see if management can steer the infrastructure giant toward more sustainable profitability.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

FedEx CEO Charts Cautious Path on Robotics, Bets Big on AI for Global Network

While aggressively deploying AI across its vast logistics network, FedEx is taking a measured, pilot-stage approach to warehouse automation and drones, CEO Raj Subramaniam tells The New York Times. The shipping giant, handling $2 trillion in global commerce, prioritizes scalable infrastructure over unproven robotics for its 17 million daily packages.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Beyond the Growth Narrative: How Paycom's Beti Drives Profitability Through Customer Maturity

While many SaaS stocks are valued on revenue growth, Paycom Software presents a compelling, counterintuitive investment case. Its secret lies in a unique margin expansion engine powered by its Beti platform, which transforms customer maturity into sustained profitability and deepens client lock-in.

Feb 3, 2026

World

Cuba Confirms Diplomatic Contacts with U.S., Denies Formal Negotiations Amid Deepening Crisis

Havana acknowledges 'communications' with the Trump administration but stops short of confirming talks, as fuel shortages and U.S. pressure push the island toward a humanitarian brink.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Devon and Coterra Forge U.S. Shale Giant in $1B Synergy, $5B Buyback Deal

Devon Energy and Coterra Energy announce a strategic, all-stock merger to create a dominant multi-basin U.S. shale operator. The combined entity, centered on the prolific Delaware Basin, targets $1 billion in annual synergies and over $5 billion in shareholder returns, promising enhanced scale and capital efficiency.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Streaming Under Pressure: Why FuboTV Faces a Critical Test in 2026

As YouTube TV prepares a direct assault on the sports streaming market, analysts warn that FuboTV's core business model is under unprecedented threat. With subscriber growth stagnating and financial pressures mounting, the company's path to profitability looks increasingly narrow.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

ServiceNow Shares Gain Momentum Following Goldman Sachs' Bullish Endorsement

ServiceNow stock rose nearly 1% on Monday, outperforming the broader market, after Goldman Sachs added the workflow software giant to its prestigious Conviction List, citing significant expansion potential into new enterprise software segments.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

AbbVie Bets Big on In Vivo CAR-T with Capstan Buy, Aims to Offset Humira Losses

AbbVie's $2.1 billion acquisition of Capstan Therapeutics signals a strategic pivot towards next-generation immunology treatments. The move aims to secure future revenue streams as the company navigates the post-Humira era, with analysts highlighting the transformative potential of its in vivo CAR-T platform.

Feb 3, 2026

Beyond the Hype: Why 2026 Marks the Era of 'Governed Intelligence' for Banking and Finance

The banking, financial services, and insurance (BFSI) sector is poised for a pivotal transformation. As the initial wave of AI and cloud experimentation subsides, 2026 is emerging as the year the industry moves decisively toward operationalizing technology with robust governance, explainability, and compliance at its core.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Walmart Shares Surge on U.S.-India Trade Deal, Supply Chain Shift

Walmart stock jumped over 4% Monday as a new trade agreement between the U.S. and India promises lower tariffs and increased market access, bolstering the retail giant's strategic pivot toward Indian manufacturing and e-commerce.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Nvidia's Huang Urges TSMC to Ramp Up Production Amid AI-Driven Chip Crunch

At a high-profile industry gathering in Taipei, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang highlighted the intense demand for advanced semiconductors, calling on TSMC to accelerate output as AI hardware needs strain global supply chains.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Rivian's $7 Billion Bet: Can the R2 SUV Spark an EV Comeback?

With a fortified war chest and production scaling up, Rivian is poised for its most critical test yet: winning over the mass market with its upcoming R2. While the financial runway is clear, the road to profitability hinges on consumer appetite for the new, more affordable model.

Feb 2, 2026