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Curreen Capital's 'Ugly Duckling' Strategy Delivers 31% Gain, Eyes VF Corp Amid Apparel Giant's Slump

Investment firm Curreen Capital posted strong 2025 results, crediting its focus on undervalued 'ugly duckling' stocks. The fund's latest letter spotlights VF Corporation (VFC), the embattled owner of Vans and The North Face, as a potential turnaround play despite its shares falling over 20% in the past year.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Disney Beats Q1 Estimates, Holds Steady on Full-Year Outlook as Streaming and Parks Drive Growth

The Walt Disney Company surpassed Wall Street's revenue and earnings expectations for its fiscal first quarter, powered by strength in its streaming services and theme parks. The media giant reaffirmed its full-year forecast for double-digit profit growth, signaling confidence in its ongoing strategic transformation.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Goldman Sachs CEO Signals Strategic Hiring Slowdown Amid Efficiency Push

Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon, while optimistic on global markets, forecasts a deliberate deceleration in talent acquisition for 2026 as the bank sharpens its focus on operational efficiency and strategic resource allocation.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Amazon in Advanced Talks to Lead OpenAI's Mega-Funding Round with Potential $50 Billion Investment

Amazon is negotiating a landmark investment of up to $50 billion in OpenAI, according to sources familiar with the matter. The move could position the tech giant as the lead investor in a funding round aiming to raise up to $100 billion ahead of a potential trillion-dollar IPO.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Microsoft's AI Bet Sends Spending Soaring, Cloud Growth Cools; Shares Tumble

Microsoft's aggressive investment in AI infrastructure led to a sharp rise in capital expenditures, while its flagship Azure cloud service showed signs of moderating growth. The mixed results triggered a significant after-hours sell-off, raising questions about the near-term profitability of its AI ambitions.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Beyond the FTSE Slump: Three UK Penny Stocks Showing Resilience Amid Market Uncertainty

While broader UK indices face headwinds, a closer look reveals potential in smaller-cap companies. We examine three penny stocks—Alumasc Group, Mercia Asset Management, and Roebuck Food Group—that are navigating economic challenges with distinct strategies and financial profiles.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

NVIDIA Awaits China's Final Nod for H200 AI Chip Sales, CEO Jensen Huang Says

NVIDIA's CEO Jensen Huang indicates that Chinese regulatory approval for the sale of its flagship H200 AI chip is still pending, amid high demand from major tech firms and ongoing U.S.-China tech tensions.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

ASML's 2026 Outlook: Memory Chip Demand Fuels Record Backlog and Growth Ambitions

Despite a recent stock dip, ASML's record order book, driven by surging demand for advanced memory systems, points to sustained growth as AI and data center expansions create a 'perfect storm' for the lithography giant.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Curreen Capital's 'Ugly Duckling' Strategy Pays Off, Spotlights Advance Auto Parts

Investment firm Curreen Capital, which targets undervalued 'ugly duckling' companies, reported strong 2025 returns. Its latest investor letter highlights automotive parts retailer Advance Auto Parts (AAP) as a prime example of its contrarian approach, despite the stock's recent volatility and mixed performance.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Curreen Capital's 'Ugly Duckling' Strategy Delivers Strong 2025 Returns, Spotlights Frontdoor

Investment firm Curreen Capital posted a 30.97% annual return for 2025, crediting its focus on undervalued, well-managed companies. The firm's latest investor letter highlights home service provider Frontdoor (FTDR) as a key holding, despite it not being among the most popular hedge fund picks.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Beyond the AI Hype: Energy and Utilities Stocks Offer Steady Dividends for 2026 Income

While tech captures headlines, a selection of energy and utility companies present a compelling case for reliable, high-yield dividend income in the coming year, backed by essential infrastructure and evolving demand drivers.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

GSK Returns Rights to Wave's Pioneering RNA Editing Therapy, Citing Strategic Focus Shift

In a strategic reversal, GSK has handed back global rights to the clinical-stage RNA editing drug WVE-006 to Wave Life Sciences. Wave asserts the move allows it to faster advance the potential 'functional cure' for alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency, while GSK refocuses on broader respiratory markets.

Feb 2, 2026

World

Former Peruvian Foreign Minister Dies in Brazilian Prison Hospital While Awaiting Extradition

Augusto Blacker Miller, a controversial figure from Peru's Fujimori era, has died in a Rio de Janeiro prison hospital. The 80-year-old, arrested in Brazil last December on an Interpol warrant, succumbed to cardiorespiratory arrest, reigniting debates about justice, aging detainees, and cross-border legal accountability.

Feb 2, 2026

US

Trust in Federal Response "Shattered" After Minneapolis Border Patrol Shooting, Says Sen. Rand Paul

In a candid '60 Minutes' interview, Senator Rand Paul (R-Ky.) sharply criticized the Trump administration's handling of the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti, stating public trust has been irreparably damaged and questioning the impartiality of a federal investigation.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

AI Model Projects Modest Dip for JPMorgan Shares Over Next Two Months Amid Cost, Regulatory Pressures

An AI-driven analysis suggests JPMorgan Chase stock could see a slight decline to around $295 by mid-April, as the banking giant contends with rising operational costs and regulatory uncertainty, despite strong fundamentals and shareholder returns.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Vanguard Slashes Fees Again: Investors to Save Nearly $250 Million in 2026

The investment giant deepens its commitment to low-cost investing with sweeping expense ratio cuts across 53 funds, marking its largest two-year fee reduction on record.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

FPA Crescent Fund Sheds Microsoft Stake, Citing AI Valuation Concerns and Shifting Portfolio Strategy

First Pacific Advisors' FPA Crescent Fund disclosed it sold its position in tech giant Microsoft in Q4 2025. The value-focused fund explained the move was driven by a search for greater upside in other AI-related investments, despite acknowledging Microsoft's strong fundamentals.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Nvidia's AI Dominance and the $3 Trillion Data Center Boom: Why Analysts See Room to Run

As the AI infrastructure race accelerates, Nvidia's relentless innovation cycle and commanding market position point to sustained growth, with data center spending projected to reach trillions annually by 2030.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Disney Posts Record Revenue Amid Streaming Spat, Tourism Dip; Stock Slips

The Walt Disney Company announced blockbuster quarterly earnings driven by historic box office and streaming performance, though profits were pressured by a resolved YouTube dispute, rising costs, and a broader slowdown in international travel to U.S. destinations.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Crypto Funds Bleed $1.7 Billion in a Week as ETF Enthusiasm Cools

Digital asset investment products faced massive withdrawals last week, with U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs leading the sell-off. The outflows have pushed year-to-date net redemptions past $1 billion, signaling a sharp shift in investor sentiment amid market turmoil.

Feb 2, 2026