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Fortinet received updated ratings from RBC Capital and Piper Sandler on January 5, with price targets adjusted. The company will announce its fiscal Q4 and full-year 2025 results on February 5.
Nu Holdings, Latin America's leading digital bank, has applied for a US national bank charter with the OCC, aiming to expand operations across all 50 states.
Fitch's top sovereign analyst says a major erosion of the Federal Reserve's independence would be negative for the U.S. credit rating, with the dollar's global currency status being the most critical issue.
A bearish report on Via Transportation highlights concerns over its revenue model, subsidy dependence, and accounting practices, suggesting significant stock downside.
Playlist, owner of ClassPass, announced a merger with EGYM, valued at $7.5 billion, including $785 million in equity funding led by Jared Kushner's Affinity Partners.
A retired couple, both 65, with $1.3 million saved and $6,000 monthly income faces uncertainty over Social Security claiming timing, impacting early withdrawal risks.
Savings account rates have fallen since 2024 Federal Reserve cuts, with top rates around 4% APY from banks like SoFi, Barclays, and Valley Direct as of January 15, 2026.
YKK Corporation partners with Coloro to integrate zipper color data into a feasibility platform, aiming to reduce waste in the supply chain. Archroma and HeiQ also announce a co-marketing agreement for functional textiles.
Nvidia expands beyond GPU design with Vera Rubin platform and acquisitions, while TSMC maintains a near-monopoly in advanced chip manufacturing. Both companies are seen as attractively valued amid ongoing AI infrastructure buildout.