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Jan 27 - Texas Instruments projected first-quarter revenue that exceeds consensus estimates, suggesting a recovery in demand for its analog semiconductors after an extended downturn. The company’s shares jumped in after-hours trading and its results are being watched closely as an industry barometer amid lingering tariff confusion and geopolitical …
WarrenAI’s Investing Pro-based metrics identify five real estate technology companies that stand out amid sector-wide headwinds. The list ranks companies by fair value, analyst price targets and technical indicators, highlighting strong performers like Compass and high-volatility plays such as Opendoor. Each name presents a distinct mix of valuatio…
Gatik announced it has secured $600 million in contracted revenue and has deployed fully driverless trucks into commercial operations. The company says its freight vehicles operate nearly 24 hours a day between distribution centers and stores, serving large retailers and consumer packaged goods companies. The move arrives as regulatory safety scrut…
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…
Brazil's Bovespa closed higher on Tuesday, rising 2.22% to a fresh all-time high, paced by gains in the Real Estate, Financials and Basic Materials sectors. Several individual stocks posted double-digit percentage moves while broader market participation favored advancers over decliners. Volatility measures eased and key commodities and currency pa…
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 …
Fitch Ratings has downgraded Mercer International Inc.'s Long-Term Issuer Default Rating to B- from B+ and assigned a Negative outlook, pointing to ongoing weakness in pulp and lumber markets that is driving higher leverage, compressing EBITDA generation and eroding liquidity over time. Fitch sees leverage remaining elevated through the forecast pe…
S&P Global Ratings has moved the outlook on Texas Capital Bancshares Inc. to positive from stable while affirming the company-level 'BBB-' rating and the bank subsidiary's 'BBB' rating. The upgrade in outlook reflects progress under a 2021 strategic plan that has broadened noninterest revenue and strengthened profitability, capital, funding and ris…
S&P Global Ratings cut Nine Energy Services Inc.'s credit rating to 'CCC-' from 'CCC+' and assigned a negative outlook after concluding the company's liquidity will likely be insufficient to cover interest obligations in 2026. Forecasts show reported EBITDA of $30 million versus roughly $45 million in annual interest expense, while available liquid…
S&P Global Ratings lowered Kosmos Energy Ltd.'s corporate credit rating to 'CCC' from 'CCC+' and assigned a negative outlook, citing an elevated probability that the company will require debt restructuring. The downgrade reflects concerns that Kosmos may breach its reserve-based lending (RBL) covenants as early as March or September 2026 unless…
An analyst at TF International Securities says Apple faces higher LPDDR memory prices in Q1 2026 amid constrained supply driven by AI server demand. Quarterly negotiation cadence for iPhone memory pricing increases the likelihood of another price rise in Q2 2026. While NAND flash increases are reported to be smaller than some news accounts suggeste…
Shell has petitioned a New York court to review an arbitration decision favoring Venture Global, pointing to potentially undisclosed communications between Venture Global and the independent engineer overseeing construction at the Calcasieu Pass liquefied natural gas plant. A draft transcript from a January 12 hearing shows the judge probing whethe…
Coupang stock climbed about 3% after a U.S. official privately cautioned South Korea's prime minister against imposing penalties or targeted regulations on American technology companies that conduct substantial business in South Korea. The conversation took place amid broader U.S.-South Korea trade tensions, including recent U.S. tariff announcemen…
HSBC has started coverage of Waters Corp. with a Buy recommendation and a $460 price objective, arguing that Waters' planned acquisition of Becton Dickinson's Biosciences and Diagnostic Solutions business could unlock significant value. The firm highlights mid-teens earnings growth driven by equipment replacement demand, revenue and cost synergies …
A diverse group of corporations, led by technology heavyweights Microsoft, Tesla and Meta as well as industrial and telecom names IBM and AT&T, will publish quarterly results on Wednesday. The schedule spans earnings released before the opening bell and after the market close and includes companies across technology, industrials, financials and con…
Traders face a packed U.S. calendar on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, with the Federal Reserve's interest rate decision, the FOMC statement and the subsequent press conference taking center stage. Market participants will also parse remarks from President Trump and a full slate of Energy Information Administration reports, including weekly crude oil …
Shares of Redwire Corporation climbed about 28% after the company was named as an awardee on the Missile Defense Agency's Scalable Homeland Innovative Enterprise Layered Defense (SHIELD) indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contract, a multi-award program worth up to $151 billion supporting the 'Golden Dome' initiative. The Jacksonville, …
Boeing has set a goal to deliver 500 aircraft from its 737 family in 2026, a 12% increase over 2025, supported by higher production rates at its Seattle-area facility and the addition of a fourth final assembly line in Everett. The plan signals a move away from dependence on previously built MAX inventory and coincides with a projected roughly 10% …
Oppenheimer moved W.W. Grainger and TE Connectivity to Outperform, citing better expected organic growth and operational leverage into 2026-2027. At the same time the firm shifted Emerson Electric and AMETEK to Perform, saying their valuations appear full relative to projected earnings and prior targets.
Tesla’s brand value declined by $15.4 billion, or 36%, in 2025 to $27.61 billion, the third straight annual drop reported by Brand Finance. The London-based firm points to a slower pace of new model introductions, relatively high pricing, and CEO Elon Musk’s outside engagements and reduced automotive focus as key factors. Consumer metrics show a ma…
Deutsche Bank on Jan 27 projected gold could reach $6,000 per ounce in 2026, noting persistent investment demand as central banks and investors shift into non-dollar and real assets. Several other major banks and brokers have updated or reiterated higher price targets, following spot gold’s record peak near $5,110.50 and a sharp rally early in 2026…
General Motors chief executive Mary Barra criticized Canada's recent agreement to permit thousands of inexpensive Chinese electric vehicles to enter the country at a reduced tariff rate, saying the decision risks North American manufacturing cohesion and runs counter to efforts to bolster regional industrial and security resilience. Barra made her …
A senior European Commission official said Chinese fast-fashion platform Shein could face a formal EU investigation into the sale of illegal products on its marketplace under the Digital Services Act (DSA). However, regulators are unlikely to impose an interim order to suspend the site. The Commission has requested documentation from Shein on steps…
TD Cowen has downgraded Procter & Gamble to Hold, arguing that the company’s organic sales recovery is likely to remain slow for the next one to two years despite easier year-over-year comparisons. The firm projects roughly 2% organic growth in fiscal 2026 and 2027, constrained by weak pricing, promotional intensity and a challenging path to regain…
Northrop Grumman will provide the twin five-segment solid rocket boosters that will power NASA’s Space Launch System for the Artemis II crewed lunar flyby, with a launch window opening as early as February 6, 2026. The boosters, evolved from Shuttle-era hardware and validated on Artemis I, will deliver the lion’s share of the rocket’s thrust and in…
