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Simon Property Group Posts Robust Q4, Sees Silver Lining in Retail Turmoil Amid Tariff Headwinds

Despite broader retail sector challenges, Simon Property Group reports strong fourth-quarter earnings, driven by rising rents and active leasing. CEO David Simon outlines strategic opportunities arising from the Saks Global restructuring while flagging ongoing concerns over the impact of tariffs on mid-tier retailers.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

From Mid-Market to Premium: FashionSights Warns of an Upward Squeeze

A new report from think tank FashionSights argues the disruptive forces that hollowed out fashion's middle market are now climbing the value ladder, threatening the premium segment's stability.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

UN Debates Global Climate Tax Targeting Oil Giants, Exposing Deep Divisions

A proposed UN framework could tie fossil fuel profits to climate reparations, but member states are split on the plan's feasibility and fairness, as legal battles against 'Big Oil' intensify globally.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Transcat Beats Revenue Forecasts but Profitability Concerns Linger in Q4

Transcat (NASDAQ: TRNS) reported Q4 CY2025 revenue of $83.86 million, a 25.6% year-over-year increase that surpassed Wall Street estimates. However, adjusted earnings per share of $0.26 fell short of analyst expectations, highlighting ongoing margin pressures for the measurement equipment distributor.

Feb 3, 2026

Ethereum's Next Evolution: 'Frame Transactions' Emerges as Leading Contender for Hegota Upgrade, Garnering Vitalik Buterin's Attention

A proposal to fundamentally reshape how transactions are validated on Ethereum, dubbed 'Frame Transactions,' has been shortlisted for the network's upcoming Hegota upgrade. The concept, which has drawn public commentary from co-founder Vitalik Buterin, could redefine wallet infrastructure, mempool economics, and the broader MEV landscape.

Feb 3, 2026

Farmers Face Squeeze as Tariffs Compound Financial Strain Ahead of 2026 Season

Illinois farmers preparing for the next corn and soybean crop confront rising costs fueled by tariffs on key inputs, with industry analysts warning of continued financial pressure in the coming year.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Trump's $12B 'Project Vault' Rare-Earths Reserve Creates Strategic Edge for GM, Stellantis, and Boeing

A new $12 billion federal initiative aims to secure U.S. access to critical minerals, with three industrial giants positioned as early beneficiaries in a move to counter China's market dominance.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Amazon's Q4 Earnings: A Test of Cloud Momentum and AI Investment Payoff

As Amazon prepares to report its Q4 2025 results, all eyes are on whether its resurgent cloud growth and booming ad business can finally reignite a stock that has lagged the market. The report will serve as a crucial gauge of its competitive stamina against Microsoft and Google.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Apple's Valuation Inches Up Amid AI Ambitions and Margin Pressures

Apple's fair value estimate sees a modest increase to $291.65 per share, as analysts weigh the potential of its Google Gemini AI partnership against persistent concerns over services growth momentum and rising memory costs.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Zegna's Steady Q4 Masks a Strategic Pivot as Full-Year Revenue Dips

Ermenegildo Zegna reports resilient fourth-quarter revenues of €591 million for 2025, yet a slight full-year decline to €1.92 billion signals a nuanced shift in the luxury group's trajectory amid leadership transition and evolving market demands.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

The 'Tax Time Bomb' Ticking in Your Retirement Account: Strategies to Defuse It

Financial advisors warn that large traditional retirement savings could trigger steep tax bills and Medicare surcharges in later life. Experts outline proactive steps, including strategic withdrawals and Roth conversions, to manage future liabilities. In a separate query, they weigh the pros and cons of funding home renovations.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Powell Industries (POWL) Q4 Revenue Falls Short Despite Strong Profit Beat and Record Backlog

Powell Industries reported mixed Q4 CY2025 results, with revenue of $251.2 million missing analyst forecasts despite a 4% year-over-year increase. However, the electrical systems manufacturer delivered a significant earnings beat, with GAAP EPS of $3.40 surpassing estimates by 16.6%, buoyed by robust order activity and operational efficiency.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Super Micro's AI-Driven Surge Continues: Q4 Revenue Soars 123%, Stock Climbs on Stellar Outlook

Super Micro Computer (SMCI) delivered a blockbuster fourth quarter, with revenue more than doubling year-over-year to $12.68 billion and significantly outpacing Wall Street forecasts. The server maker's bullish guidance for the current quarter sent its shares higher, cementing its status as a key beneficiary of the AI infrastructure boom.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

The 21st Century's Unlikely Stock Market Champion: Monster Beverage Outpaces Tech Titans

Forget Apple and Nvidia. The top-performing stock since 2000 is an energy drink maker, echoing a surprising pattern from the last century's winner.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Walmart Faces Fresh Scrutiny Over Alleged Meat Weight Discrepancies in Viral TikTok Investigation

A viral TikTok investigation alleges systematic weight mislabeling on meat products at Walmart stores, prompting supplier and corporate responses as the retail giant grapples with renewed pricing integrity concerns.

Feb 3, 2026

Undocumented Immigrants Contributed $1.7 Trillion to U.S. Fiscal Health Over 30 Years, Study Finds

A new analysis from the Cato Institute reveals immigrants generated a $14.5 trillion fiscal surplus since 1994, with undocumented workers accounting for over $1.7 trillion, challenging narratives that they burden the economy.

Feb 3, 2026

World

Tragedy in the Aegean: Fourteen Migrants Killed in Collision Off Greek Island of Chios

At least fourteen people died after a migrant dinghy collided with a Greek coast guard vessel near the island of Chios, reigniting scrutiny over EU border policies and migrant safety in the Eastern Mediterranean.

Feb 3, 2026

US

Newly Unsealed Emails Show Epstein and Bannon Plotted Powell's Ouster Amid Fed Tensions

Recently released Justice Department documents reveal a 2018 email thread between Jeffrey Epstein and Steve Bannon, discussing the removal of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell and other senior Trump administration officials.

Feb 3, 2026

US

Indiana Father Honors Son’s Memory by Distributing 1,000 Carbon Monoxide Detectors After Ice Fishing Tragedy

One year after his 16-year-old son Joe died from carbon monoxide poisoning in an ice fishing tent, Steve Ford of Kokomo is turning grief into action by providing free detectors and safety education to his community.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

From Theory to Wallet: Asset Managers See Tokenization as Inevitable, But Hurdles Remain

At New York's Ondo Summit, leading asset management executives declared the era of 'wallet-native' finance is dawning, where all assets live on-chain. While infrastructure is now real, the industry faces a critical phase of building trust, utility, and public understanding.

Feb 3, 2026