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J.D. Irving seeks an NB Power grid exit as minister backs self-generated wind power plan

J.D. Irving seeks an NB Power grid exit as minister backs self-generated wind power plan

New Brunswick’s natural resources minister backs J.D. Irving Ltd. and other major industries seeking to self-supply renewable energy outside NB Power’s grid. NB Power warns losing large customers could raise bills for other ratepayers. The utility recently signed a 200-megawatt wind power deal with a J.D. Irving subsidiary. Industry leaders say they need relief from rising power costs.
15 January 2026
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Salesforce stock drops as Wolfe sticks with $350 target, but AI anxiety still weighs on CRM

Salesforce stock drops as Wolfe sticks with $350 target, but AI anxiety still weighs on CRM

Salesforce shares fell 1.6% to $235.78 late Thursday morning, underperforming gains in major U.S. stock indexes. Wolfe Research reiterated an Outperform rating and $350 price target after Salesforce’s Agentforce World Tour in Boston. Salesforce is rolling out new AI features in Slack and announced a health care software win with Spain’s Adamed Laboratorios. The stock is still recovering from a 6.5% drop earlier in the week.
15 January 2026
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Rutland MP says council ignored locals, presses minister for Rutland-Stamford reform meeting

Rutland MP says council ignored locals, presses minister for Rutland-Stamford reform meeting

MP Alicia Kearns urged ministers to intervene after Rutland County Council advanced a local government reform plan she says most residents oppose. Survey data cited by Kearns showed 45% favored a South Lincolnshire partnership, while a third rejected joining Leicestershire. Local government minister Alison McGovern said she is willing to meet MPs to discuss the dispute. The council did not comment.
15 January 2026
TSMC sparks chip-stock surge as Wall Street rebounds on bank earnings

TSMC sparks chip-stock surge as Wall Street rebounds on bank earnings

U.S. stocks rebounded Thursday, led by gains in chipmakers after TSMC projected 30% revenue growth for 2026 and posted record quarterly profit. The Dow rose 146 points, the S&P 500 gained 40, and the Nasdaq climbed 197 in early trading. Jobless claims dropped to 198,000, supporting optimism for rate cuts. Morgan Stanley and Goldman Sachs both beat profit forecasts on strong deal activity.
15 January 2026
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Intel stock hits $49.78 52-week high as KeyBanc flags “sold out” AI server chips

Intel stock hits $49.78 52-week high as KeyBanc flags “sold out” AI server chips

Intel shares hit a 52-week high of $49.78 on Thursday after KeyBanc upgraded both Intel and AMD, citing surging AI-driven server chip demand. Analyst John Vinh reported Intel is nearly sold out of 2026 server CPU capacity and highlighted improved manufacturing yields. KeyBanc set price targets of $60 for Intel and $270 for AMD. Neither Intel nor Apple commented on reports of a new supply deal.
15 January 2026
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Broadcom Stock Gets a Google AI Spend Lift as Jefferies Sees 60% Upside

Broadcom Stock Gets a Google AI Spend Lift as Jefferies Sees 60% Upside

7 February 2026
Google raised its 2026 capital expenditure forecast to $175 billion–$185 billion, with most spending expected on data-center chips. Broadcom shares rose about 2% after the announcement, while Nvidia and AMD slipped. Jefferies reiterated a buy rating on Broadcom, maintaining a $500 price target, implying a 62% upside from Wednesday’s close.
No $2,000 IRS stimulus check is coming in February 2026 — but Trump’s tariff-check talk keeps the rumors alive

No $2,000 IRS stimulus check is coming in February 2026 — but Trump’s tariff-check talk keeps the rumors alive

7 February 2026
The IRS has not announced new federal stimulus payments for February 2026, and Congress has not approved fresh checks. Trump told NBC he is considering $2,000 tariff rebate checks but has not committed, saying any payout would likely come later in 2026. The IRS warns taxpayers to ignore texts and emails about “stimulus payments” and verify notices through official channels.
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