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Investors Pull Record $1.73B From Crypto Funds as Rate Cut Hopes Fade

Digital asset investment products witnessed their largest weekly capital flight since late 2025, with Bitcoin and Ethereum bearing the brunt of a $1.73 billion exodus. The sell-off, concentrated in the U.S., underscores a sharp pivot in risk appetite amid shifting macroeconomic winds, though Solana and select regions bucked the trend with modest inflows.

Feb 2, 2026

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Dollar General's Earnings Surge Fuels Q4 Rally, Defying Broader Market Trends

Amid a quarter dominated by mega-cap tech and AI fervor, Pzena Investment Management's value-focused fund highlighted discount retailer Dollar General as a key performer, driven by strong earnings that propelled its stock.

Feb 2, 2026

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ASML Books Record €13.2 Billion in Orders, Yet Investors Probe Sustainability Amid AI Boom

ASML's Q4 2025 bookings, driven by AI chip demand, smashed forecasts. While management raises 2026 guidance, shareholders question the durability of the surge and the company's exposure to geopolitical headwinds.

Feb 2, 2026

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Iger Defends Disney's Fox Deal as 'Ahead of Its Time,' Points to Warner Bros. Discovery Bidding War

Disney CEO Bob Iger suggests the company's $70 billion acquisition of 21st Century Fox looks prescient in light of the current multi-billion dollar battle for control of Warner Bros. Discovery assets, highlighting the enduring value of intellectual property in the streaming era.

Feb 2, 2026

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Beyond SCHD: Six Dividend ETFs Offering Higher Yields, Better Diversification, or Stronger Growth

While the Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF (SCHD) remains a cornerstone for income investors, a new analysis highlights several compelling alternatives that address its potential gaps in sector exposure, yield, and international diversification.

Feb 2, 2026

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AMD's Steady Execution Charts a Course for Long-Term Growth, Says Ashva Capital

Investment firm Ashva Capital Management highlights Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) in its latest investor letter, citing the chipmaker's disciplined execution as a cornerstone for enduring growth, even as the fund's overall 2025 returns trailed major indices.

Feb 2, 2026

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Why Micron Technology Became Ashva Capital's Crown Jewel: A Bet on Memory's Future

Investment firm Ashva Capital Management reveals Micron Technology as its largest holding in its latest investor letter, detailing a conviction play on the memory chip giant's long-term trajectory amid AI-driven demand and market volatility.

Feb 2, 2026

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Market Watch: Three Meme Coins Gaining Traction as February Trading Kicks Off

As speculative interest returns to the crypto markets, a handful of meme tokens are capturing attention with significant price movements and growing communities. Here’s a look at three assets showing notable activity in early February.

Feb 2, 2026

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Crypto Markets Recover After $290 Billion Weekend Plunge

Digital asset markets stabilized Monday following a sharp, liquidity-starved selloff that erased nearly $290 billion in total value over the weekend, with Bitcoin and Ethereum finding firmer footing after testing key support levels.

Feb 2, 2026

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Fifth Third Completes Comerica Merger, Cementing Status as Top 10 U.S. Bank

The finalized merger between Cincinnati-based Fifth Third and Dallas's Comerica creates a banking giant with nearly $300 billion in assets, dramatically expanding its footprint in the nation's fastest-growing markets.

Feb 2, 2026

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Equinor Exits Argentina's Vaca Muerta Shale in $1.1 Billion Sale to Vista Energy

Norwegian energy giant Equinor is selling its onshore shale assets in Argentina's Vaca Muerta formation to local operator Vista Energy, marking a strategic pivot as it doubles down on offshore exploration and core international markets.

Feb 2, 2026

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Robinhood's Triple Play: From Trump Accounts to SpaceX IPO and Tokenization

Robinhood is positioning itself at the center of three major financial shifts: potentially administering new federal savings accounts, vying for a key role in SpaceX's blockbuster IPO, and expanding into tokenized assets. This strategic pivot could redefine the fintech's role from a trading app to a core financial infrastructure player.

Feb 2, 2026

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Norfolk Southern Unveils Major East Coast Rail Corridor, Aiming to Unclog Freight Bottlenecks

Norfolk Southern has inaugurated its new 'East Edge' double-stack corridor, a decades-in-the-making infrastructure project linking Chicago to New England. The move is set to bolster intermodal capacity in the Northeast and could sharpen the railroad's competitive edge and investor appeal.

Feb 2, 2026

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Beyond the Penny Label: Three TSX-Listed Small Caps With Strong Balance Sheets and Growth Ambitions

As the TSX rides a wave of broad-based earnings optimism, a closer look reveals smaller companies, often miscategorized as 'penny stocks', that combine financial resilience with clear growth trajectories. We examine three such firms with market caps up to CA$700 million.

Feb 2, 2026

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American Airlines to Compensate Crews After Winter Storm Strandings, Amid Union Pressure

American Airlines begins compensating flight attendants left without accommodations during Winter Storm Fern, as the union accuses management of contract violations and calls for accountability.

Feb 2, 2026

The Silent Inheritance: How Boomers' Reluctance to Discuss Wealth Transfer Risks Family Strife and Financial Chaos

A pervasive culture of silence around estate planning is setting the stage for confusion and conflict as trillions in assets prepare to change hands. Experts warn that avoiding 'the talk' is a disservice to both generations.

Feb 2, 2026

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Navigating the Golden Years: A Strategic Guide to Managing Your Finances in Retirement

Retirement shifts the financial focus from accumulation to strategic decumulation. We explore key strategies—from bucket approaches to risk management—to help retirees sustain their lifestyle over a potentially decades-long horizon.

Feb 2, 2026

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ServiceNow Bets Big on AI and Buybacks to Reignite Growth Narrative

Amid a sharp stock decline, ServiceNow's strong Q4 2025 results and a $9.5 billion buyback signal management's confidence. The deeper integration of Anthropic's Claude AI across critical sectors like healthcare and finance is positioned as the central catalyst for its long-term transformation, even as investors question the ROI of massive AI investments.

Feb 2, 2026

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Quant and Macro Reign Supreme: Hedge Fund Allocators Double Down on Top Strategies for 2026

Investor appetite for hedge funds hits a record high, with quantitative and discretionary macro strategies leading demand. New data reveals these approaches captured over 70% of industry inflows last year, as allocators seek diversification and uncorrelated returns.

Feb 2, 2026

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Binance Begins Bitcoin Pivot for $1B User Safety Net, Moves $100M in First Tranche

The world's largest cryptocurrency exchange has initiated the conversion of its user protection fund to Bitcoin, starting with a $100 million on-chain transfer. The move signals a strategic shift towards native crypto assets for safeguarding client funds.

Feb 2, 2026