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  • Brookings paper proposes regulatory steps to shrink the Fed's balance sheet by reducing banks' demand for reserves.
  • The plan includes tiered interest on reserves and payment-system changes to limit reserve accumulation.
  • Western Digital is framed as a lower-volatility play on AI-driven flash and HDD shortages, with a tactical buy plan.
  • Lynas and LS Eco Energy will build a Vietnam rare-earth plant to convert oxides into magnet metals, prioritizing samarium.
  • The agreement contemplates reciprocal convertible subscriptions of about A$30 million each.
  • Henkel is nearing a $2-per-share takeover of Olaplex, about a 40% premium, and shares jumped in aftermarket trading.

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Helsinki Stocks Rise as Telecoms, Financials and Tech Lead Gains

Helsinki Stocks Rise as Telecoms, Financials and Tech Lead Gains

Finland's benchmark OMX Helsinki 25 closed higher, advancing 1.37% as gains in the Telecoms, Financials and Technology sectors supported the market. Elisa Oyj, Nokia Oyj and SSAB AB B were the session's strongest performers, while Nokian Renkaat Oyj, Neste Oyj and Outokumpu Oyj declined. Broader market movements included falling crude and Brent oil…

Texas Instruments Breakout: Buy the Analog Recovery and Buyback Tailwind

Texas Instruments Breakout: Buy the Analog Recovery and Buyback Tailwind

Texas Instruments is breaking out of a multi-year range after Q4 2025 strength and bullish 2026 guidance. With Data Center end-market growth, steady Industrial demand, a sizeable dividend, and a disciplined capital return program, TXN looks positioned for a multi-month gain. The trade below balances momentum and valuation risk with a clear stop and…

Horizon Kinetics Adds One Share to Large TPL Holding; Company Reports Q3 Shortfalls and New Data Center Partnership

Horizon Kinetics Adds One Share to Large TPL Holding; Company Reports Q3 Shortfalls and New Data Center Partnership

Horizon Kinetics Asset Management LLC purchased one share of Texas Pacific Land Corp (TPL) on January 30, 2026, at $345.57, bringing its direct holding to 3,487,703 shares. Separately, Texas Pacific Land reported third-quarter 2025 results that fell short of analyst projections on both EPS and revenue, announced a three-for-one stock split effectiv…

Baidu: Positioning for an Income Upgrade — A Tactical Long Trade

Baidu: Positioning for an Income Upgrade — A Tactical Long Trade

Baidu sits at the intersection of steady ad cash flow, fast-growing AI/cloud revenue and a plausible corporate-finance pivot toward dividends or buybacks. At a $54.3B market cap and a PE near 49, the stock is priced for continued growth but also offers an asymmetric setup if management signals a shareholder-return program. This trade idea targets a…

Peakstone Realty Trust to Be Taken Private by Brookfield; Shares Jump 33%

Peakstone Realty Trust to Be Taken Private by Brookfield; Shares Jump 33%

Peakstone Realty Trust agreed to be acquired by a private real estate fund managed by Brookfield Asset Management for $21.00 per share in cash, a deal that sent Peakstone shares up 33% in Monday trading. The all-cash offer values the industrial-focused REIT at about $1.2 billion in enterprise value and includes a 30-day go-shop period. The transact…

Who Can Compete in Women’s Events at Milano-Cortina? The Olympics and the Patchwork of Transgender Eligibility Rules

Who Can Compete in Women’s Events at Milano-Cortina? The Olympics and the Patchwork of Transgender Eligibility Rules

The Milano-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics begins under current, varied eligibility rules for transgender athletes in women’s categories. The International Olympic Committee has signaled it will publish unified guidance soon, while individual international federations and national authorities continue to apply a mix of inclusion policies and bans. The…

Tel Aviv Stocks Close Higher; TA 35 Climbs to New Peak

Tel Aviv Stocks Close Higher; TA 35 Climbs to New Peak

Tel Aviv equities closed higher on Monday, with the TA 35 rising 1.14% to a fresh record. Gains in insurance, financials and real estate helped lift the benchmark, while commodity prices fell and the U.S. dollar strengthened against the shekel and euro pairs reported hereafter. Market breadth was mixed, with slightly more decliners than advancers.

UBS Sticks With Buy on McDonald’s Ahead of Q4 Results, Flags 2026 Upside

UBS Sticks With Buy on McDonald’s Ahead of Q4 Results, Flags 2026 Upside

UBS has reaffirmed a Buy rating on McDonald’s and kept a $350.00 price target ahead of the company’s fourth-quarter earnings report set for February 11. The firm cited anticipated U.S. same-store sales strength and continued international momentum as foundations for a favorable 2026 outlook. Other brokerages offer mixed signals, with price-target c…