Scott Bessent Has A Grim Message For Iranian Ruling Elites Wiring Stolen Funds 'Like Rats On A Sinking Ship': 'We Will Track Them And You' - United States Oil Fund (ARCA:USO)
Benzinga· 2026-01-16 04:16
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced a new round of sanctions targeting senior Iranian officials and financial entities tied to the country's crackdown on protesters and international sanctions evasion networks.Key ‘Iranian Leaders’ SanctionedOn Thursday, in a statement on X, Bessent said that at the direction of President Donald Trump, the Treasury Department was “sanctioning key Iranian leaders involved in the brutal crackdown against the Iranian people,” adding that the department will use “ev ...
DIVB: Outperformance, Despite Lower Yields
Seeking Alpha· 2026-01-16 04:15
Core Insights - The iShares Core Dividend ETF (DIVB) employs an investment strategy that combines dividend yields and share buybacks, maintaining a conservative portfolio profile without a strong focus on defensive sectors [1] Investment Strategy - The ETF's strategy is designed to blend income generation through dividends with capital appreciation via buybacks, indicating a balanced approach to investment [1]
BBWI Investors Have Opportunity to Lead Bath & Body Works, Inc. Securities Fraud Lawsuit
Prnewswire· 2026-01-16 04:07
Core Viewpoint - Rosen Law Firm has announced a class action lawsuit on behalf of purchasers of Bath & Body Works, Inc. securities for the period between June 4, 2024, and November 19, 2025, due to alleged misleading statements and failure to disclose critical information regarding the company's financial performance and strategies [1][5]. Group 1: Lawsuit Details - The class action lawsuit claims that Bath & Body Works made materially false and misleading statements about its business strategies and financial guidance, which led to investor damages when the truth was revealed [5]. - The lawsuit highlights that the company's strategy of pursuing "adjacencies, collaborations and promotions" did not effectively grow its customer base or deliver the expected net sales growth [5]. - It is stated that as the company's strategy faltered, it relied on brand collaborations to mask weak financial results, ultimately leading to a failure to meet previously issued financial guidance [5]. Group 2: Participation Information - Investors who purchased Bath & Body Works securities during the class period may be entitled to compensation without any out-of-pocket fees through a contingency fee arrangement [2]. - Interested parties can join the class action by visiting the provided link or contacting the law firm directly for more information [3][6]. - A lead plaintiff must be appointed by March 16, 2026, to represent other class members in the litigation [1][3]. Group 3: Law Firm Credentials - Rosen Law Firm has a strong track record in securities class actions, having achieved significant settlements, including the largest securities class action settlement against a Chinese company [4]. - The firm has been consistently ranked among the top firms for securities class action settlements and has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors [4].
Ross Gerber Says Elon Musk Is 'Partially Responsible' For EV Rollback In US - Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA)
Benzinga· 2026-01-16 04:06
Investor Ross Gerber, co-founder of investment firm Gerber Kawasaki, thinks Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) CEO Elon Musk is to be blamed, in part, for the rollback of EVs in the U.S.Capsulizes Many People's Thoughts, Says Ross GerberThe investor quoted a post on the social media platform X on Thursday by user TeslaTruckClub, who shared an article expressing his frustrations with Musk, including the larger scaling back of EV efforts in the U.S. and how the CEO is "personally partially responsible" for decelerating ...
Sensex jumps over 600 pts, Nifty above 25,800 after Infosys earnings push
The Economic Times· 2026-01-16 04:03
The BSE Sensex climbed 277 points, or 0.33%, to 83,660 in early trade, while the NSE Nifty 50 advanced 66 points, or 0.26%, to 25,731, with Infosys leading the benchmarks higher. At around 10:37 AM, Sensex traded 716 pts or 0.86% higher at 84,098.59, whereas Nifty50 rose 200 pts to 25,866.On the 30-share Sensex, gains were led by Infosys, Infosys jumped as much as 5%, lifting the IT index by about 2%, after the company surprised investors by raising its fiscal 2026 revenue outlook. Experts said the softwar ...
Online Food Delivery Services Market Set to Double from USD 300 Billion in 2024 to USD 600 Billion by 2033, Registering a Steady 8.5% CAGR - Market Research Intellect
Prnewswire· 2026-01-16 04:02
Download PDF Brochure: https://www.marketresearchintellect.com/download-sample/?rid=192849 202 – Pages 126 – Tables 37 – Figures Scope Of The Report | REPORT | DETAILS | | --- | --- | | ATTRIBUTES | | | STUDY PERIOD | 2020-2031 | | BASE YEAR | 2024 | | FORECAST | 2026-2033 | | PERIOD | | | HISTORICAL | 2020-2024 | | PERIOD | | | UNIT | Value (USD Billion) | | KEY COMPANIES | Uber Eats, DoorDash, Zomato, Swiggy, Meituan, Delivery Hero, Just Eat Takeaway.com, | | PROFILED | Grubhub, Deliveroo, and Foodpanda. ...
The Best Stocks to Invest $10,000 in Right Now
The Motley Fool· 2026-01-16 04:00
Investment Opportunities - The market is currently at all-time highs, but there are still significant investment opportunities available [1] - Three stocks are highlighted as excellent buys for 2026: Nvidia, MercadoLibre, and The Trade Desk, each representing different market approaches [2] Nvidia - Nvidia is the world's largest company by market capitalization, primarily due to its leading graphics processing units (GPUs) that support artificial intelligence workloads [3] - The company has a market cap of $4.5 trillion, with a current stock price of $186.92 and a gross margin of 70.05% [4][5] - Analysts project a remarkable 50% revenue growth for Nvidia in fiscal year 2027, driven by increased AI spending and the launch of its new architecture, Rubin [6] MercadoLibre - MercadoLibre is often referred to as the "Amazon of Latin America," with a strong e-commerce platform and logistics network enabling rapid delivery [7] - The company has a market cap of $107 billion, with a current stock price of $2098.85 and a gross margin of 45.14% [8][9] - MercadoLibre has built a digital payment infrastructure from scratch, giving it a competitive edge in two significant growth areas, and the stock is currently down nearly 20% from its all-time high, presenting a buying opportunity [9][10] The Trade Desk - The Trade Desk operates an ad technology platform that connects ad buyers with optimal ad placements, excluding major platforms like Facebook and Google [11] - Despite facing challenges with its new AI-powered ad platform, The Trade Desk has retained 95% of its customer base and achieved 18% growth, although this is the lowest growth rate in its history [12][14] - The company is expected to grow at an above-average pace, with a forward earnings price of 18 times, compared to the S&P 500's 22.4 times, making it an attractive investment opportunity [14][15]
Trends in Asia Pacific E-commerce Packaging Market 2025-35
Globenewswire· 2026-01-16 04:00
Ottawa, Jan. 15, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Asia Pacific e-commerce packaging market generated revenue of USD 44.15 billion in 2025, and this figure is projected to grow to USD 196.09 billion in 2034, according to research conducted by Towards Packaging, a sister firm of Precedence Research. The Asia-Pacific e-commerce packaging market is expanding rapidly, driven by rising online shopping, increasing internet and smartphone penetration, and growing consumer demand for safe, branded, and sustainable deliv ...
LDIC Inc. Announces Senior Executive Appointments to Drive the Firm's Next Chapter of Strategic Growth
TMX Newsfile· 2026-01-16 04:00
Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - January 15, 2026) - LDIC Inc. ("LDIC") today announced a series of senior executive appointments that position the Firm for continued growth, enhanced client service, and long-term performance excellence. These appointments come as LDIC marks its 27th anniversary since its founding in 1998 and celebrates a second consecutive year of record-high assets under management.Genevieve Roch-Decter, CFA, currently President of LDIC, has been appointed Chief Executive Officer, eff ...
Okta Brings Data Residency and Enhanced Disaster Recovery to India
Businesswire· 2026-01-16 04:00
Core Insights - Okta, Inc. is enhancing its commitment to the Indian market by launching in-country Okta Platform tenants, which will provide data residency and improved disaster recovery capabilities [1][3] - The company aims to support highly regulated sectors such as banking, financial services, insurance, and healthcare in securely adopting AI and strengthening defenses against advanced cyber threats [1][5] Industry Context - As Indian enterprises accelerate their AI initiatives, there is a significant gap in security and governance, with 91% of organizations using AI agents but only 10% having a well-developed strategy for managing non-human identities [2] - This gap highlights the increasing need for identity governance in the AI era, which Okta's identity security fabric aims to address by providing a central control plane for managing all identities [2] Key Benefits for Indian Customers - Local Okta Platform tenants, hosted on AWS, will enable customers to address evolving data, security, and compliance challenges in India [3][7] - The new capabilities allow Indian organizations to store identity data within the country, supporting compliance with regulations such as the Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDP Act) [7] - Okta's identity security fabric will help businesses protect both human and machine identities, providing necessary controls against emerging AI-powered cyber threats [7] - Enhanced disaster recovery services will ensure business continuity and security during regional infrastructure outages [7]