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Hong Kong watchdog flags IPO application failings, steps up scrutiny
By Selena Li HONG KONG, Jan 30 (Reuters) - Hong Kong's securities regulator said on Friday it had identified "serious deficiencies" in IPO listing applications and was stepping up scrutiny, calling a halt to the vetting of some and telling banks to review their procedures.The Securit...Reuters
Fri, Jan 30
Dogecoin for the Next 10 Years: Buy, Hold, or Avoid?
Key PointsWith Dogecoin’s price 82% below its record, its community support is weakening.When it comes to being a better asset to own, this meme token doesn’t hold a candle to Bitcoin. Speculators will continue to find Dogecoin interesting, but this isn’t a game for long-term investors to play. 10 s...The Motley Fool
Fri, Jan 30
MORNING BID AMERICAS-How strong is too strong?
By Anna Szymanski Jan 30 - Everything Mike Dolan and the ROI team are excited to read, watch and listen to over the weekend.From the Editor Hello Morning Bid readers! The U.S. has long maintained that it has a strong dollar policy, though few can agree on exactly what that means.The greenba...Reuters
Fri, Jan 30
China seeks more long-term stock investors with proposed rule revision
BEIJING, Jan 30 (Reuters) - China's securities regulator is seeking comments on revised regulations that would allow more institutional investors to become long-term investors of listed companies, a statement showed on Friday. The revisions are in line with a 2025 action plan for guiding more lo...Reuters
Fri, Jan 30
Is It Time to Buy AGNC And Its 12% Yield as Momentum Picks Up?
Key PointsAGNC is benefiting from an improved environment for mortgage-backed securitiesThe company has seen its tangible book value start to rebound.The stock's 12% yield is attractive, and lower funding costs should keep its dividend stable. 10 stocks we like better than AGNC Investment Corp. › Mo...The Motley Fool
Fri, Jan 30
Air Products gains on Q1 profit beat
Shares of industrial gas manufacturer Air Products APD.N rise 1.7% to $260.39 premarketCo beats Q1 profit estimates, helped by increased sales in Europe and Americas business, and lower costsPosts Q1 adjusted profit of $3.16 per share vs estimate of $3.05 per share - data compiled by LSEG Co forecas...Reuters
Fri, Jan 30
Deckers Outdoor jumps as Hoka, Ugg power annual sales, profit forecast
Shares of Hoka running shoes maker Deckers Outdoor DECK.N rise nearly 14% to $113.85 premarket Co raised annual sales and profit forecast, helped by resilient demand for new Bondi model and Clifton model of Hoka at full price DECK expects annual sales in the range of $5.40 billion to $5.42 bill...Reuters
Fri, Jan 30
Intel Just Made a Big Bet on ASML's Next-Gen Technology. Here's Why It Matters in 2026.
Key PointsIntel fell behind TSMC in the process race over the past decade.It plans to reclaim that lead by adopting ASML’s high-NA systems first.That’s a costly effort, but it might pay off in the long run.10 stocks we like better than Intel › Intel (NASDAQ: INTC), the world's top manufacturer of x8...The Motley Fool
Fri, Jan 30
SanDisk surges on better-than-expected Q3 forecast, Q2 results
Shares of data storage firm SanDisk SNDK.O up 19.3% at $643.76 premarket Co forecasts Q3 revenue and profit well above Wall Street estimates, boosted by AI‑driven demand for flash storageExpects Q3 revenue between $4.4 billion and $4.8 billion, above analysts' average estimate of $2.77 billion, ...Reuters
Fri, Jan 30
CANADA STOCKS-TSX futures fall as gold slumps ahead of Trump's Fed Chair decision, oil retreats
Jan 30 (Reuters) - Futures linked to Canada's main stock index fell on Friday, as gold sank on expectations that U.S. President Donald Trump would nominate a more hawkish Federal Reserve Chair and oil retreated on easing supply disruption concerns in Iran.March futures on Toronto's S&P/T...Reuters
Fri, Jan 30
Getting Divorced? Here's What That Means for Your Social Security Benefits.
Key PointsYou may still be eligible to claim Social Security on your ex's work record if you were married for at least 10 years before divorcing.If you remarry, you will lose the ability to claim Social Security on your ex's work record.You will only receive a spousal Social Security benefit if it's...The Motley Fool
Fri, Jan 30
This Wealth Advisory Sold $3 Million of One Muni ETF but Kept $16 Million Still Invested
Key PointsRMR Wealth Builders sold 66,572 shares of FMB in the fourth quarter; the estimated transaction value was $3.40 million based on average pricing in the period.Meanwhile, the quarter-end FMB position value fell by $3.24 million, a change reflecting both share sales and price movements.After ...The Motley Fool
Fri, Jan 30
LIVE MARKETS-Gold options hit crisis-era levels as price tanks
STOXX 600 up 0.4%Miners tumble as gold, silver retreatBanks, tech higherWarsh favourite for Fed chair roleU.S. stock futures fallWelcome to the home for real-time coverage of markets brought to you by Reuters reporters. You can share your thoughts with us at markets.research@thomsonreuters.com G...Reuters
Fri, Jan 30
3 Reasons Berkshire Hathaway Can Thrive in Its Post-Buffett Era
Key PointsSince Warren Buffett announced his departure from Berkshire Hathaway last May, its shares have underperformed markets dramatically.Investors worry that the company has suffered an irreplaceable loss.Nonetheless, the company's latest earnings rose by 17% year over year and the business has ...The Motley Fool
Fri, Jan 30
PennyMac Shares Sink After Earnings Miss, Margin Outlook Pressured
PennyMac Financial Services shares slipped 22% in premarket trading after the company missed Wall Street estimates for quarterly earnings, while increased industry capacity built ahead of lower interest rates has intensified competition in mortgage origination, capping expected gains in production m...Tiger News
Fri, Jan 30
US energy stocks slide as crude prices drop
Shares of U.S. energy companies down premarket, tracking a decline in crude prices O/RBrent crude futures LCOc1 down 1.1% at $69.94/barrel and U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures CLc1 fall 1.2% to $64.65/barrelCrude prices slip as signs of possible U.S.–Iran nuclear dialogue ease fears...Reuters
Fri, Jan 30
SuperX Commences Production at First Global Supply Center
Strategic location in Japan leverages local engineering excellence to serve global markets. OSAKA, Japan, Jan. 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- SuperX AI Technology Limited (NASDAQ: SUPX) ("the Company" or "SuperX"), an emerging AI Data Center infrastructure solutions pro...PR Newswire
Fri, Jan 30
DIARY-Federal Reserve Events
Denotes a new entry. -------------------------------------------------------- Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) MEETING DATES: 2026March 17-18 (second day: statement released 1400 EDT/1800 GMT; news conference expected 1430 EDT/1830 GMT)April 28-29 (second day: statement released...Reuters
Fri, Jan 30
DIARY-Europe's STOXX 600 corporate earnings week ahead
Jan 30 (Reuters) - Diary of Europe's STOXX 600 (.STOXX) corporate earnings for the week ahead EUROPE'S STOXX 600 EARNINGS Start DateStart Time (GMT)RICCompany NameEvent Name02-Feb-2026NTSBAER.SJulius Baer Gruppe AGFull Year 2025 Julius Baer Gruppe AG Earnings Release03-Feb-2026NTSBMED.M...Reuters
Fri, Jan 30
Wall St Week Ahead-Heavy earnings week, jobs data to test US stocks after Microsoft swoon
Results due from about one quarter of S&P 500 companiesAlphabet, Amazon, Lilly among those reportingMonthly US jobs report comes after Fed pauses rate cutsBy Lewis Krauskopf NEW YORK, Jan 30 (Reuters) - Another huge batch of corporate earnings including from megacaps Alphabet GOOGL.O and Amaz...Reuters
Fri, Jan 30
