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  • U.S. and Iran signed a memorandum of understanding to end nearly four months of hostilities, easing Strait of Hormuz disruptions and lowering energy supply risk.
  • Euro-area sovereign yields fell as the U.S.-Iran preliminary deal eased oil-supply concerns, driving German 10-year yields to multi-week lows.
  • European stocks were mixed: Spain and Italy hit record closes while Germany and France advanced and the U.K. retreated.
  • S&P raised Suntory's long-term rating to A- and moved AbbVie's outlook to positive, citing stronger cash flows and immunology-driven revenue.
  • AMD acquired MEXT to add AI-driven memory optimization for data centers, aiming to improve flash performance and reduce infrastructure costs.
  • A federal judge dismissed xAI's trade-secret lawsuit against OpenAI with prejudice.
  • Meta rolled Muse Spark-powered AI features into Facebook for search, photo and video editing, and content-generation tools.

Latest Articles

Asian Currencies Gain Amid Dollar Weakness; Yen Dips After BOJ Maintains Rates

Asian Currencies Gain Amid Dollar Weakness; Yen Dips After BOJ Maintains Rates

Asian currencies nudged higher on Friday, propelled by a notable decline in the US dollar, which is set for its worst weekly performance in six months. The Japanese yen, however, softened following the Bank of Japan's decision to keep interest rates unchanged while modestly upgrading its inflation and growth forecasts. Geopolitical tensions and eco…

EquipmentShare Sets IPO Price at $24.50, Plans Nasdaq Debut

EquipmentShare Sets IPO Price at $24.50, Plans Nasdaq Debut

EquipmentShare.com Inc has established its initial public offering price at $24.50 per share, marking a significant step in its growth trajectory. The construction equipment rental company, headquartered in Columbia, Missouri, is preparing to list its shares on the Nasdaq Global Select Market, projecting market debut on January 23, 2026.

Oil Prices Climb Amid U.S. Military Movements Toward Iran

Oil Prices Climb Amid U.S. Military Movements Toward Iran

Oil prices increased during Asian trading hours after U.S. President Donald Trump announced a U.S. naval fleet heading toward Iran, raising investor fears over potential disruptions to oil supplies in the Middle East. Despite earlier losses, crude oil is on track for its fifth consecutive week of gains fueled by expectations of stronger demand and …

Lindblad Sven-Olof Disposes of $2.4 Million in Lindblad Expeditions Shares

Lindblad Sven-Olof Disposes of $2.4 Million in Lindblad Expeditions Shares

Lindblad Sven-Olof, a significant stakeholder and director at Lindblad Expeditions Holdings, Inc., executed the sale of approximately 156,000 shares over two days in January 2026, generating $2.4 million. These transactions occurred as Lindblad Expeditions' shares continued to demonstrate strong gains, though the company's near-term profitability r…

PubMatic CEO Rajeev Goel Executes Stock Sale Amid Strong Quarterly Earnings

PubMatic CEO Rajeev Goel Executes Stock Sale Amid Strong Quarterly Earnings

Rajeev K. Goel, Chief Executive Officer of PubMatic, divested 44,000 shares of the company’s Class A Common Stock on January 20, 2026, generating roughly $332,059. Concurrently, Goel exercised options to acquire an equal number of Class B shares, which were converted into Class A shares. PubMatic's latest quarterly earnings surpassed analyst projec…

Tesla to Raise Subscription Fees for Full Self-Driving as Features Advance

Tesla to Raise Subscription Fees for Full Self-Driving as Features Advance

Tesla CEO Elon Musk announced an impending increase in the subscription cost for the company’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) software, aligning price hikes with enhancements in the technology’s functionalities. While Tesla moves towards a subscription-only model, the company continues to test key autonomous features amid regulatory scrutiny and legal cha…

Bank of Japan Maintains Interest Rates, Revises Up Growth and Inflation Forecasts Amid Fiscal Stimulus Expectations

Bank of Japan Maintains Interest Rates, Revises Up Growth and Inflation Forecasts Amid Fiscal Stimulus Expectations

The Bank of Japan opted to hold its benchmark interest rate steady at 0.75%, while upgrading its forecasts for economic growth and core inflation for the fiscal years 2025 and 2026. The decision reflects anticipation of increased government fiscal support and fiscal reforms aimed at stimulating consumption and energy cost relief. Despite a recent p…

Global Value Investment Corp Enhances Stake in Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory Amid Financial Struggles

Global Value Investment Corp Enhances Stake in Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory Amid Financial Struggles

Global Value Investment Corp, owning a 10% stake in Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, acquired an additional 11,300 shares at $1.9781 each, totaling over $22,000. This move comes even as Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory reports ongoing financial challenges, including weak profitability metrics and a modest market capitalization. Recent quarterly ea…