Shares of PayPal (NASDAQ:PYPL) have flipped from very bearish to bullish over two weeks.

Stock futures are little changed ahead of a busy week of earnings reports and a Federal Reserve meeting; gold is continuing its record run, with futures surpassing $5,000 an ounce for the first time; thousands of flights were canceled after a harsh winter storm battered a wide swath of the country; President Trump has threatened to impose additional tariffs on Canada; and shares of USA Rare Earths are soaring as the mining company announced new government funding. Here's what you need to know today.

The Washington Post was one of America's most respected newspapers. However, the paper announced today that it will not even send staff to the Olympics, as it has done for decades.

Meta Platforms (META) remains a 'Strong buy' ahead of Q4 2025 earnings, with a compelling valuation and robust business fundamentals. META's core digital advertising business drives expanding gross margins above 82% and TTM cash from operations surpassing $100 billion. Aggressive AI and R&D investments, including the Manus acquisition and AR/VR expansion, position META for leadership in next-gen technologies.

Ameriprise is set to report Q4 and 2025 results Jan. 29, with higher AUM and revenues expected to lift earnings year over year.

Kinder Morgan's NYSE: KMI natural gas-to-dividend cycle is still in play. That cycle entails investment in capacity underpinned by long-term contracts with high-quality clients.

WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)---- $LTC #LTC--LTC Properties, Inc. (NYSE: LTC) (“LTC” or the “Company”), a real estate investment trust that invests in seniors housing and health care properties, today announced a $108 million Senior Housing Operating Portfolio (“SHOP”) acquisition. Acquisition Highlights Atlanta, Georgia: $108 million for a three-property portfolio, including nearly 400 independent living, assisted living and memory care units stabilized at 92% occupancy, built between 2014 and 2.

NEW YORK, Jan. 26, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Blue Gold Limited (Nasdaq: BGL) (“Blue Gold” or the “Company”), a next-generation gold development and technology company, today announced that it has successfully completed the first minting of its genesis Standard Gold Coins (SGC), marking a significant milestone in the operational rollout of its gold-backed digital asset framework. Each SGC corresponds to one gram of fully allocated physical gold, minted only upon verified custody intake and subject to defined compliance and authorization procedures.

DETROIT, Jan. 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings, Inc. (the "Company") today announced that on January 23, 2026, the Company changed its name to Dauch Corporation ("Dauch") by filing an amendment to its Certificate of Incorporation (the "Amendment") with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware (the "Name Change"). The Name Change and the Amendment became effective at 12:01 a.m.

Midstream MLPs offer high single-digit yields with strong defensive characteristics, making them attractive for retirement income portfolios. The yield-to-risk ratio in MLPs is compelling, even compared to my other favorite yield plays such as BDCs, covered call, and leveraged CEFs. In the article I elaborate on two highest-yielding MLPs, which are de-risked enough to meet the durable income criteria.

Seagate Technology stock price has gone parabolic in the past few months, helped by the ongoing demand for memory devices as the artificial intelligence industry (AI) boom accelerates. It jumped to a high of $350, up by 452% from its lowest level in April last year.

Ryanair Holdings plc (RYAAY) Q3 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

USA Rare Earth (NASDAQ:USAR) shares surged more than 20% pre-market after the company disclosed that it has entered into a preliminary agreement with the US government for a large strategic investment. The Stillwater, Oklahoma–based company said it has signed a non-binding letter of intent with the US Department of Commerce under the CHIPS Act, outlining a proposed funding package totaling about $1.6 billion.

Chinese automotive brands are expanding rapidly across the globe. Canada has just given them an opening into its automotive market.

QMCO teams up with Telestream to certify DIVA on ActiveScale storage as it targets $67M Q3 revenue, backed by a $25M backlog and debt reset.

ENB, SHEL and E are adapting to the energy transition with oil, gas and renewables as demand shifts toward cleaner power.

Silicon Labs is capitalizing on IoT market growth, gaining share in Bluetooth and Wi-Fi, and outperforming peers despite not benefiting from AI/data center hype. SLAB's near-term growth is driven by smart metering, healthcare monitoring, and electronic shelf labeling, with a robust $10B design win pipeline supporting long-term prospects. Margins are set to improve with Series 3 product adoption and potential channel restocking, while management targets 20% annual revenue growth and 20%-plus operating margins.

Just days after launching its "Get Low" legging collection, Lululemon temporarily paused its online sales after customers complained that the product is not "squat proof." The leggings are available for sale again online with disclaimers advising buyers to size up and pair with skin-tone underwear.

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Trump wants to cap credit card interest at 10%. Host Sarah Holder and Bloomberg finance reporter Claire Ballentine discuss what his plan would mean for banks and borrowers.