The early weeks of 2026 have delivered a seismic shock to the high-end retail sector, as the long-feared “Debt Wall” finally claimed its most prestigious victims. On January 13, 2026, Saks Global—the powerhouse formed by the ambitious merger of Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus, and Bergdorf Goodman—filed for
Tesla's robotaxis are finally driving without a safety driver in the front seat, so we're discussing future business models for Tesla, and also Greg Abel making a mark on Berkshire Hathaway, Apple's chatbot, and 24/7 trading.
Oil prices for Brent crude were on track for their biggest monthly increase since January 2022, while West Texas Intermediate was set for its largest monthly gain since July 2023.
EchoStar Corporation (NASDAQ: SATS) experienced a dramatic surge in stock volatility this week, culminating in a sharp double-digit decline on January 29, 2026. The turbulence follows reports that SpaceX is in advanced negotiations to merge with xAI, Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence venture, in a deal that could create a
March ICE NY cocoa (CCH26 ) today is up +21 (+0.50%), and March ICE London cocoa #7 (CAH26 ) is up +22 (+0.75%). Cocoa prices extended their month-long slide today, with NY cocoa posting a 2.25-year nearest-futures low and London cocoa posting a 2.5...
IRVING, Texas — Exxon Mobil (NYSE: XOM) delivered a resounding message to the energy markets on Friday, January 30, 2026, reporting fourth-quarter 2025 earnings that surpassed Wall Street expectations. The oil giant’s performance was anchored by a massive surge in domestic oil and gas production, particularly in the Permian Basin,
Shares of Intel Corp. (NASDAQ: INTC) experienced a historic rally on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, surging 11.04% to close at $48.78. This performance marks the stock’s best single-day gain since April 2025, a period widely considered the "execution floor" of the company's multi-year turnaround. The surge was
The global gaming landscape was shaken this week as Las Vegas Sands Corp. (NYSE: LVS) saw its shares crater by nearly 14% following the release of its fourth-quarter 2025 financial results. Despite delivering headline revenue and earnings figures that comfortably beat Wall Street estimates, the stock suffered its worst single-day
The industrial sector faced a harsh reality check this week as United Rentals (NYSE: URI), the world’s largest equipment rental company, saw its shares dive by nearly 13% following the release of its fourth-quarter earnings and a surprisingly cautious revenue forecast for 2026. Despite coming off a record-breaking 2025,
Bunge (BG) is a leading global agribusiness and food company. The stock has strong technical momentum and maintains a 100% “Buy” opinion from Barchart. Shares hit a new 3-year high on Thursday, Jan. 29. Analyst sentiment is mixed, however, with price...
TSM remains a strategically critical semiconductor franchise with world-class manufacturing capabilities, strong structural demand drivers, and durable competitive advantages in process technology and scale.
As of late January 2026, the artificial intelligence revolution has transitioned from a speculative sprint into a permanent industrial fixture, and at the center of this new world order stands Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA). Despite the rising tide of competition and intensifying regulatory scrutiny, the Santa Clara-based titan continues to exert
The U.S. bond market sent a shudder through equity desks on Friday as the 10-year Treasury yield surged past the critical 4.27% threshold, hitting its highest level in 18 months. This sharp ascent, driven by a combination of hawkish shifts in Federal Reserve leadership and robust economic growth
In a month that will be etched into financial history books, gold prices surged to an unprecedented all-time high of $5,608 per ounce on January 29, 2026, driven by a "perfect storm" of escalating trade wars, Middle Eastern tensions, and mounting concerns over U.S. fiscal stability. The precious
In a dramatic validation of its strategic pivot, Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) saw its stock price soar by 19% yesterday, January 29, 2026, marking its most significant single-day gain in years. The rally was ignited by a fourth-quarter earnings report that far exceeded Wall Street expectations, coupled with aggressive
In a move that has sent shockwaves through the travel and leisure sector, shares of Royal Caribbean Group (NYSE: RCL) surged nearly 19% in a single trading session following the release of its fourth-quarter 2025 earnings. The rally, which saw the stock hit an all-time high of approximately $346 per
MENLO PARK, CA — Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: META) shares skyrocketed nearly 10% in a historic trading session on January 29, 2026, following a fourth-quarter earnings report that fundamentally shifted the narrative around Big Tech’s massive artificial intelligence investments. The surge added approximately $170 billion to the company’s market capitalization,
As of January 30, 2026, the way we consume news on X (formerly Twitter) has undergone a fundamental shift. No longer just a scroll of opinions and viral clips, the platform has transformed into what analysts are calling an "Information Finance" (InfoFi) engine. The cornerstone of this transformation is the seamless integration of live prediction [...]
In a move that has stunned international markets and diplomatic circles, President Donald Trump escalated a simmering trade dispute with Canada into a full-blown aerospace crisis. On January 30, 2026, the President reinforced threats to impose a sweeping 50% tariff on all Canadian-built aircraft and—in a more radical move—
As the prediction market industry enters its most ambitious year to date, a single contract on Manifold Markets has emerged as the definitive "North Star" for traders, regulators, and venture capitalists alike. The contract—"Which Prediction Market will have the highest total USD-equivalent trading volume in 2026?"—is currently trading with Polymarket as the 47% favorite, followed [...]
In a historic display of market resilience and technological optimism, the S&P 500 index officially crossed the 7,000-point threshold on January 28, 2026. This monumental achievement marks a new era for Wall Street, coming just fourteen months after the index first touched 6,000 in late 2024. The
