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  • Kremlin reports surge in requests for Russian energy as officials redirect supplies amid a deepening energy crisis.
  • Iran tensions raise energy-risk volatility: European gas eased but markets stay sensitive, and Riyadh firms extend remote-work ahead of a U.S. Strait of Hormuz deadline.
  • UBS lowers 2026 S&P targets, citing sustained higher oil prices and delayed Federal Reserve rate-cut expectations.
  • China enacts immediate supply-chain security rules authorizing probes and countermeasures against foreign entities in key sectors.
  • ICE arrested over 800 people after receiving TSA passenger records, signaling expanded use of travel data for immigration enforcement.
  • SpaceX's proposed IPO, potentially $75 billion, could dominate investor demand and crowd out smaller US listings.

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Raymond James Sticks With Strong Buy on Union Pacific, Sets $275 Target

Raymond James Sticks With Strong Buy on Union Pacific, Sets $275 Target

Raymond James has reaffirmed a Strong Buy rating on Union Pacific (UNP) with a $275 price target, pointing to network improvements, tighter transportation planning and CEO operational emphasis as drivers of improved profitability and reliability. The firm also described the company’s proposed acquisition of Norfolk Southern (NSC) as potentially tra…

Mexican equities edge higher as S&P/BMV IPC posts another record close

Mexican equities edge higher as S&P/BMV IPC posts another record close

Mexico's main stock index advanced modestly at the close, driven by strength in Industrials, Consumer Goods & Services and Consumer Staples. The S&P/BMV IPC rose 0.17% to reach a new all-time high. Regional SAB de CV and Coca-Cola Femsa were among the session's top performers, while several retailers and conglomerates posted declines. Commodities a…

Toronto market edges up as energy, utilities and materials lead gains

Toronto market edges up as energy, utilities and materials lead gains

Canada's main stock index closed marginally higher as strength in Energy, Utilities and Materials helped offset a larger number of decliners. Major movers included NovaGold Resources, Celestica and MDA on the upside, while Cogeco Communications, Constellation Software and Metro were the heaviest laggards. Market breadth slightly favored losers and …

Colombian Equities Close Lower as COLCAP Drops 1.01%

Colombian Equities Close Lower as COLCAP Drops 1.01%

Colombian stocks finished the trading day in negative territory, with the benchmark COLCAP index retreating 1.01% as losses in the Financials, Investment and Public Services sectors outweighed gains elsewhere. Market breadth favored advancers by count, but headline index weakness reflected heavier-weight declines. Several individual names reached n…

Trump Warns He Will Cut U.S. Support if Iraq Reinstates Nouri al-Maliki

Trump Warns He Will Cut U.S. Support if Iraq Reinstates Nouri al-Maliki

President Donald Trump sharply warned Iraq on Jan. 27 that the United States would stop providing assistance if the country reinstates Nouri al-Maliki as prime minister. Trump posted his warning on Truth Social, citing Maliki's previous time in office as a period of chaos and saying Iraq would have 'zero' chance of success without U.S. help. The co…

Trump Says U.S. Dollar Is "Doing Great" Despite Recent Weakness

Trump Says U.S. Dollar Is "Doing Great" Despite Recent Weakness

President Donald Trump said he is not worried about the recent dip in the U.S. dollar, calling the currency 'doing great' and suggesting its value is finding a fair level. He reiterated views that some countries have sought to devalue their currencies and likened dollar movements to a 'yo yo.' The remarks come as the dollar has moved against other …

Honda (HMC) Looks Ready to Re-rate as EV Execution Turns More Visible

Honda (HMC) Looks Ready to Re-rate as EV Execution Turns More Visible

Honda’s ADR is back near $30 after fading from its 52-week high, but the news flow has quietly improved. Sony Honda Mobility is moving from concept hype to trial production in Ohio, with deliveries planned in California in 2026. Meanwhile, HMC still trades at roughly 10x earnings and under 0.5x book, with a ~3.75% dividend yield. The chart is not p…

Agilysys After the Flush: Oversold Setup With Room Back to $110+

Agilysys After the Flush: Oversold Setup With Room Back to $110+

Agilysys (AGYS) is down hard, fast: roughly -23% from the prior close and now sitting around $90.86 after tagging $87.64 intraday on extreme volume. This kind of air pocket is exactly where good software names can hand you a high-quality entry - if you’re disciplined about risk. With RSI near 26 (deeply oversold), no balance-sheet leverage (debt-to…

Bitter Cold and Ice-Related Fatalities Spread Across Central and Eastern U.S.

Bitter Cold and Ice-Related Fatalities Spread Across Central and Eastern U.S.

A powerful winter storm that developed late last week brought extensive snow, ice and widespread flight disruptions before easing. By Tuesday, officials reported at least 38 deaths across 14 states, tens of thousands of customers without power and emergency systems stretched thin as deep cold persisted. Cities including New York and Nashville mobil…

Ubisoft at $1 Looks Like Capitulation, Not a Dead Company

Ubisoft at $1 Looks Like Capitulation, Not a Dead Company

Ubisoft’s ADR is trading under $1 with a sub-$700M market cap and a price-to-book below 0.4. That is the market’s way of saying the turnaround is over before it starts. But the mix of deeply washed-out technicals, a still-relevant portfolio of franchises, and real strategic-option value makes this look more like deep value than a classic value trap…

Fed Pause and Big Tech Results Seen as Key Drivers of Market Tone This Week

Fed Pause and Big Tech Results Seen as Key Drivers of Market Tone This Week

Market participants are entering a consequential week as the Federal Reserve is expected to keep interest rates unchanged and a batch of heavy-hitting technology companies report quarterly results. Chris Brigati, chief investment officer at SWBC, describes the combination of the rate decision and Big Tech earnings as pivotal for shaping investor ps…

Latin American Online Retail Sales Forecast to Reach $215.31 Billion by 2026

Latin American Online Retail Sales Forecast to Reach $215.31 Billion by 2026

A joint study by Endeavor and MercadoLibre projects Latin American e-commerce sales will climb to $215.31 billion in 2026, growing 1.5 times faster than the global market. Argentina, Brazil and Mexico are the dominant markets, while consumers favor mobile purchases and express sensitivity to poor experiences, delivery problems and unclear policies.…

Latin American Online Retail Set to Top $215.31 Billion as Consumers Prioritize Reliable Delivery and Clear Pricing

Latin American Online Retail Set to Top $215.31 Billion as Consumers Prioritize Reliable Delivery and Clear Pricing

A joint report from consulting firm Endeavor and e-commerce company MercadoLibre projects Latin American online retail will reach $215.31 billion this year. The study highlights faster-than-global growth, heavy concentration of sales in Argentina, Brazil and Mexico, a strong mobile-first consumer base, and shifting buyer priorities toward delivery …