In the letter, Elliott outlined its opposition to the revised tender offer by Toyota Fudosan Co., Ltd. at ¥18,800 per share (the "Revised TOB"), which Elliott believes very significantly undervalues Toyota Industries. Elliott's analysis showed the Company's intrinsic net asset value to be more than ¥26,000 per share as of January 16, 2026 – almost 40% above the Revised TOB price – and that the Standalone Plan for Toyota Industries offers a clear path to a valuation of more than ¥40,000 per share by 2028. Th ...

Core Viewpoint - Binance Australia has restored direct dollar deposits and withdrawals for local users, enhancing its banking services after over two years of disruption, which is expected to improve user activity and market share in the region [1][4]. Group 1: Service Restoration - Direct fiat on and off-ramps in Australian dollars are now available for users, marking the first time since mid-2023 that such services have been offered [2]. - Previously, users were limited to funding accounts via debit or credit cards due to the cut-off of local banking channels, which increased costs and reduced transaction flexibility compared to competitors [3]. Group 2: Market Impact - The return of real-time payments aligns Binance closer to its competitors in Australia, removing operational hurdles that had negatively impacted user activity and market share [4]. - Access to traditional financial services is crucial for market participation, confidence, and trust, as highlighted by Binance Australia and New Zealand General Manager Matt Poblocki [5]. Group 3: Regulatory Context - The company has not disclosed specific banks or payment providers involved in the renewed fiat services, nor any transaction limits, and has attributed the rollout to internal compliance and operational efforts rather than specific regulatory clearance [6]. - The service restoration follows a challenging period for Binance in Australia, characterized by regulatory scrutiny and the loss of local banking support [7].

Core Insights - Walmart has a significant advantage over Amazon due to its extensive store network, with approximately 90% of the U.S. population living within 10 miles of a Walmart or Sam's Club, making it easier for customers to access physical stores [2][4] - Amazon is planning to open its first Supercenter, a 229,000-square-foot store in Orland Park, Illinois, which is larger than the typical Walmart Supercenter of about 170,000 square feet [4][5] - Amazon's approach to retail has been more discreet compared to its usual publicity, with local media discovering its mega-store plans rather than an official announcement [3] Walmart's Competitive Edge - The physical shopping experience at Walmart encourages unplanned purchases, as customers may encounter various unrelated products while browsing, unlike Amazon's online recommendation engine [1][2] - The convenience of Walmart's store locations presents a challenge for Amazon to replicate, highlighting the importance of physical presence in retail [2] Amazon's Retail Strategy - Amazon aims to enhance customer experience by creating a grocery store designed for safety and pleasant shopping, indicating a shift towards more physical retail spaces [4] - The company has previously experimented with different retail formats, such as 4-Star stores and curated bookstores, showing its willingness to innovate in the physical retail space [6]

Company Overview - Shoshanah Fashions, Inc. filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court on January 14, 2026, under case number 26-10083, indicating a voluntary filing [2][7] - The bankruptcy petition revealed that Shoshanah Fashions has assets valued between $0 and $100,000 and liabilities ranging from $100,001 to $1,000,000, with the number of creditors reported to be between 1 and 49 [3] Industry Context - The filing of Shoshanah Fashions is part of a broader trend of bankruptcies in the retail and apparel sector during 2025-2026, which includes other retailers such as Joann and Saks Global [4][7] - The bankruptcy filing coincided with Saks Global's own Chapter 11 filing on the same day, highlighting ongoing challenges within the retail industry [4][7]

Core Viewpoint - Standard Chartered analysts predict that 2026 will be a significant year for Ethereum, potentially outperforming Bitcoin, with a bullish price target of $40,000 by the end of 2030, indicating an upside of approximately 1,100% from its current trading price of around $3,300 [1] Group 1: Market Potential - The growth of stablecoins, real-world asset tokenization, and decentralized finance could lead to a substantial increase in funds on the Ethereum blockchain, with a historical correlation between total value locked (TVL) and Ethereum's price [2] - Citigroup estimates that stablecoin issuance could rise from approximately $280 billion today to between $1.9 trillion and $4 trillion, indicating significant growth potential for Ethereum, which currently holds over 50% of the stablecoin market [4][5] - If $950 billion in stablecoins were issued on Ethereum's blockchain, it could increase its TVL by over 1,100%, highlighting the platform's capacity for growth [5] Group 2: Current Market Position - Ethereum is the second-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization and dominates the decentralized finance sector, despite being overshadowed by Bitcoin in investment terms [3][4] - Currently, Ethereum has $75.32 billion in funds within its ecosystem, which reflects its substantial market presence [5] Group 3: Competitive Landscape - Traditional finance players are developing their own blockchains, which may limit the adoption of public cryptocurrencies like Ethereum, presenting a competitive challenge [6] - Ethereum faces challenges with transaction speeds and scalability, which could allow competitors like Solana to capture market share [6]

Core Insights - The use of an AI-cloned voice of President Trump in a Fannie Mae advertisement highlights the administration's focus on housing affordability and reform [1][3] - The ad emphasizes Fannie Mae's role as a "protector of the American Dream" and its commitment to increasing mortgage approvals for potential homebuyers [1][4] Company and Industry Summary - Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, which have been under government control since the Great Recession, play a crucial role in the U.S. housing market by buying mortgages that meet their risk criteria, thus providing liquidity [3] - The two firms guarantee approximately half of the $13 trillion U.S. home loan market, making them essential to the stability of the U.S. economy [3] - There are discussions about potentially selling shares of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac on a major stock exchange, although no concrete plans have been established yet [4] - Trump has proposed extending the 30-year mortgage to 50 years to lower monthly payments, although this idea has faced criticism regarding its impact on housing equity [5] - The federal government is set to purchase $200 billion in mortgage bonds to help reduce mortgage rates, utilizing cash reserves from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac [6] - Trump has expressed intentions to block large institutional investors from buying houses, aiming to facilitate home purchases for younger families [7]

Core Viewpoint - JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon confirmed he was not offered the position of Federal Reserve chair, contradicting a report that suggested President Trump had made such an offer, which Dimon took as a joke [1][4]. Group 1: Dimon's Statement and Clarification - Dimon stated, "There was no job offer," clarifying the situation regarding the Fed chair nomination [2]. - A JPMorgan spokesperson acknowledged the need for better vigilance in correcting the Wall Street Journal's report before publication [4]. Group 2: Trump's Legal Actions and Political Context - President Trump announced plans to sue JPMorgan for allegedly "debanking" him following the January 6, 2021 attack on the US Capitol [4][7]. - JPMorgan's spokesperson emphasized that no accounts should be closed due to political or religious beliefs, supporting the administration's efforts to address political debanking [5]. Group 3: Dimon's Position on Federal Reserve Independence - Dimon expressed support for the independence of the Federal Reserve amid a criminal investigation into current Fed Chair Jerome Powell [7]. - JPMorgan executives opposed the Trump administration's proposed 10% cap on credit card interest rates, arguing it would limit credit access for millions of households [8].

The transaction, likely to come with a $10 billion price tag inclusive of debt, will arguably be the most audacious takeover bid by Sun’s billionaire founder Dilip Shanghvi, 70, known for his astute deal making. A successful transaction will also make it the largest cross-border acquisition in the Indian pharmaceutical space and give Sun significant heft in the US. One of the persons cited said a deal would be “transformative” for Sun.Sun’s advisors include a European bank, which is putting together a comp ...

Core Insights - Goldman Sachs is divesting its $20 billion Apple Card portfolio to JPMorgan Chase, marking a significant retreat from consumer banking after struggling since the program's launch in 2019 [1][4] - The transaction is expected to close in 24 months, allowing Goldman Sachs to continue managing the Apple Card until then [1][8] Goldman Sachs - The company faced unexpected high charge-off rates due to looser lending standards, particularly among consumers with FICO scores below 660, which contributed to its challenges in consumer banking [4] - The struggles in consumer banking have been notable, as the company has not successfully penetrated this market segment [9] JPMorgan Chase - The acquisition provides JPMorgan Chase access to over 12 million Apple Card customers, who are generally more affluent and can be targeted for cross-selling various banking products [6][9] - The bank's CFO expressed optimism about the transaction, indicating it is economically compelling despite the integration challenges [7] - The financial impact of the acquisition on JPMorgan Chase is expected to be minimal, as the Apple Card balances represent only 1.3% of its total loan portfolio of $1.5 trillion [8]

Group 1 - Sequoia Capital is participating in a significant funding round for Anthropic, an AI startup, despite previously investing in competitors OpenAI and xAI [1][4] - The funding round is led by Singapore's GIC and U.S. investor Coatue, each contributing $1.5 billion, with Anthropic aiming to raise $25 billion at a valuation of $350 billion, more than double its previous valuation of $170 billion [3] - Microsoft and Nvidia have committed up to $15 billion combined, with additional contributions from VCs and other investors expected to exceed $10 billion [3] Group 2 - OpenAI CEO Sam Altman indicated that investors with access to OpenAI's confidential information would lose that access if they made non-passive investments in competitors, which is considered an industry standard protection [2] - Sequoia's historical ties with Altman include backing him during his startup Loopt and supporting his connections with successful companies like Stripe [4] - Sequoia's investment in xAI is viewed as a strategy to strengthen ties with Elon Musk rather than a direct competition with OpenAI [4]