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Intel Stock Rallies on AI Optimism Ahead of Thursday Earnings

Intel Stock Rallies on AI Optimism Ahead of Thursday Earnings

Santa Clara, Wednesday, 21 January 2026.
Despite projected revenue declines, Intel stock surged over 120% in 2025. Investors await Thursday’s report to validate whether AI advancements can sustain this massive recovery momentum.

Global Outage Strikes Yahoo and AOL Email and Search Platforms

Global Outage Strikes Yahoo and AOL Email and Search Platforms

Sunnyvale, Wednesday, 21 January 2026.
A widespread outage has paralyzed Yahoo and AOL services today, generating over 17,000 reports as users globally encounter “Too many requests” errors across email and search platforms.

Financial Strength Replaces Creativity as Primary Media Driver

Financial Strength Replaces Creativity as Primary Media Driver

New York, Wednesday, 21 January 2026.
Former AOL leadership identifies a shift to “Big Money Media,” where access to massive capital—not programming or talent—has become the exclusive determinant of industry success.

Netflix Valuation Slides as Warner Bros. Deal and Earnings Rattle Investors

Netflix Valuation Slides as Warner Bros. Deal and Earnings Rattle Investors

Los Gatos, Wednesday, 21 January 2026.
Despite beating Q4 revenue estimates, Netflix shares plummeted 40% from highs, driven by investor skepticism over its revised $83 billion all-cash bid for Warner Bros. Discovery.

Johnson & Johnson Projects 2026 Growth Above Estimates Despite Pricing Deal Costs

Johnson & Johnson Projects 2026 Growth Above Estimates Despite Pricing Deal Costs

New Brunswick, Wednesday, 21 January 2026.
The healthcare giant surpassed fourth-quarter expectations and projected robust 2026 growth, overcoming a “hundreds of millions” dollar hit from its new pricing agreement with the Trump administration.

Raze Partners with XDC Network to Connect Real-World Assets with Digital Finance

Raze Partners with XDC Network to Connect Real-World Assets with Digital Finance

New York, Wednesday, 21 January 2026.
On January 21, 2026, Raze integrated with the XDC Network, activating $100 million in USDC liquidity. This alliance bridges traditional finance and blockchain, offering institutional investors compliant, asset-backed yields.

PostSig Unveils New Platform to Connect Data Discovery with Execution

PostSig Unveils New Platform to Connect Data Discovery with Execution

Miami, Wednesday, 21 January 2026.
Launched today at BattleFin, PostSig’s Data Scout solves a critical market inefficiency by introducing a unified execution layer that connects isolated data catalogs to actionable onboarding workflows.

Stagwell’s Harris Poll Modernizes Corporate Strategy With Real-Time Reputation Intelligence

Stagwell’s Harris Poll Modernizes Corporate Strategy With Real-Time Reputation Intelligence

New York, Wednesday, 21 January 2026.
On January 21, 2026, Stagwell’s The Harris Poll revolutionized brand management by launching Harris QuestRQ. This “always-on” platform transforms reputation from a static annual metric into a real-time strategic asset. By integrating over 30 years of historical data with live tracking across six key dimensions, it allows executives to navigate modern “culture wars” instantly. The system crucially bridges the gap between brand trust and cultural relevance, offering leaders immediate visibility to mitigate risk and seize opportunities in a complex communication landscape.

Capstone CEO Reduces Pay to One Dollar in Push for Profitability

Capstone CEO Reduces Pay to One Dollar in Push for Profitability

Los Angeles, Wednesday, 21 January 2026.
Capstone targets positive earnings by cutting $2 million in overhead. In a symbolic move for shareholder alignment, CEO Matthew Lipman has reduced his annual salary to just one dollar.

Okeanis Eco Tankers Secures $130 Million to Fund New Vessel Acquisitions

Okeanis Eco Tankers Secures $130 Million to Fund New Vessel Acquisitions

Athens, Wednesday, 21 January 2026.
Okeanis Eco Tankers raised $130 million at $36 per share to fund two new Suezmax vessels, signaling aggressive fleet expansion ahead of mid-2026 deliveries.