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Hims & Hers Bets Big on Super Bowl Ad to Bridge Healthcare Gap and Investor Confidence

In a bold marketing move, telehealth company Hims & Hers is leveraging the Super Bowl's massive audience to spotlight healthcare inequality with its 'Rich People Live Longer' campaign. The push comes as the company expands into advanced diagnostics and treatments, while its stock navigates a significant valuation gap after recent volatility.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Conagra Brands: A Value Play or Value Trap? Investors Weigh Short-Term Momentum Against Long-Term Decline

Conagra Brands (CAG) shares have surged recently, closing at $18.51 and sparking renewed investor interest. While short-term momentum appears positive, a deeper look reveals a stark five-year decline in shareholder returns, raising questions about whether the current price represents a genuine opportunity or a fleeting rally.

Feb 2, 2026

Nevada Court Blocks Polymarket, Citing Precedent in Crypto Prediction Market Crackdown

A Nevada judge has barred prediction market platform Polymarket from operating in the state, leaning on recent federal rulings against similar platforms. The decision marks a significant setback for the company's regulated U.S. relaunch and underscores the ongoing legal tension between state gambling laws and federal commodities regulations.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Sony's Slump: Is the Tech Giant Undervalued After Recent Market Pressure?

Sony Group's shares have faced significant headwinds, declining over 15% in the past month. As the stock hovers around ¥3,397, analysts are divided on whether this represents a buying opportunity or a sign of deeper challenges in its gaming and sensor divisions.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Cattle Futures Stumble as USDA Report Reveals Shrinking Herd

Live cattle futures closed mostly lower Friday, pressured by a key government report showing a slight decline in the national cattle inventory. While cash markets showed some resilience, the data points to ongoing tightness in beef supplies.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Fact Check: Trump's Tariff Triumph Narrative Collides With Economic Data

An analysis of President Trump's recent op-ed claims reveals significant discrepancies between his portrayal of tariff success and official trade figures, price impact studies, and the nuanced reality of their implementation.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Porsche's Electric Sports Car Ambitions Stall as Budget Pressures Mount

Under new CEO Michael Leiters, Porsche is reportedly considering axing its planned all-electric 718 Boxster and Cayman line. The potential move, driven by development hurdles and soaring costs, signals a strategic recalibration as the automaker grapples with a sales slowdown in China and the financial weight of revising its EV roadmap.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Saks to Shutter Three New Jersey Stores, Cutting 69 Jobs Ahead of 2026 Bankruptcy

Luxury retailer Saks Fifth Avenue is laying off 69 employees in New Jersey as it closes three discount outlets, part of a broader restructuring following its acquisition of Neiman Marcus and a pre-negotiated bankruptcy filing.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Colgate-Palmolive Bets on Global Talent Rotations to Forge Its Next Generation of Leaders

With one in twelve salaried employees having worked in multiple countries, Colgate-Palmolive is leveraging international assignments as a core strategy to build agile, globally-minded leadership.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

IAB Launches 'Project Eidos' to Standardize Media Measurement, Tackle AI's 'Black Box' Problem

A new IAB initiative aims to overhaul fragmented marketing measurement with interoperable standards, as a report warns AI could entrench opaque decision-making despite promising billions in unlocked value.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Healthcare Bankruptcies Dip in 2025, Yet Sector Braces for Looming Fiscal Storm

A new report shows a 21% year-over-year decline in healthcare bankruptcy filings, offering a glimmer of relief. However, experts warn that deep-seated pressures from Medicaid cuts, policy shifts, and rising operational costs threaten to undermine the sector's fragile stability in the coming years.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Wells Fargo CEO's Pay Soars to $40 Million as Bank Emerges from Regulatory Shadow

Wells Fargo's board has approved a 28% compensation increase for CEO Charlie Scharf, bringing his total package to $40 million for the past year. The move comes as the bank, under Scharf's leadership since 2019, has recently shed major regulatory penalties stemming from its fake accounts scandal.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Warsh Nomination Sends Shockwaves Through Precious Metals Market

President Trump's selection of Kevin Warsh to lead the Federal Reserve has bolstered the dollar and triggered a sharp sell-off in gold and silver, raising questions about the future of the metals trade amid shifting monetary policy expectations.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

From Hurricanes to Sentiment: Wintermute Predicts Crypto Prediction Markets Will Upend Insurance by 2026

A new report from crypto market maker Wintermute Ventures forecasts a seismic shift, arguing that blockchain-based prediction markets will begin displacing traditional insurance by making hyper-specific risks tradable. The firm outlines a future where decentralized infrastructure becomes the new clearing layer for a programmable global economy.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Hess Midstream Charts Course for Cash Flow Surge as Major Infrastructure Build Nears Completion

Hess Midstream Partners LP (HESM) signals a pivotal shift towards robust free cash flow generation, forecasting a 40% drop in capital expenditures for 2026 as its core system build-out concludes. Despite near-term weather headwinds, strong minimum volume commitments underpin financial targets through 2028.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Market Turbulence Hits Havens: Precious Metals Plunge, Bitcoin Stumbles as February Opens

A sharp reversal in gold and silver prices, coupled with a slide in Bitcoin and Asian equities, rattled investors at the start of February, raising questions about the sustainability of recent market rallies.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Analysts Maintain Cautious Optimism for Colgate-Palmolive Despite Market Underperformance

While Colgate-Palmolive's stock has trailed the S&P 500 over the past year, Wall Street analysts see a resilient business model and strong international presence supporting long-term growth, maintaining a 'Moderate Buy' consensus.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

New Leadership Era Begins at Target and Walmart as Industry Giants Navigate Shifting Retail Landscape

Target's Michael Fiddelke and Walmart's John Furner step into the CEO role, outlining priorities to reinvigorate growth and customer loyalty amid operational and social challenges.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Wells Fargo CEO's Pay Soars to $40 Million as Bank Emerges from Regulatory Shadow

Wells Fargo's board has approved a 28% compensation increase for CEO Charlie Scharf, bringing his total package to $40 million for the past year. The move comes as the bank marks a pivotal turnaround, with major federal penalties lifted and its transformation under Scharf's leadership cited as justification for the raise.

Feb 2, 2026

World

France's 2026 Budget Set for Final Approval After Political Showdown

After months of political gridlock and a series of no-confidence votes, France's parliament is poised to adopt the contentious 2026 budget. The survival of Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu's government hinges on Monday's vote, marking a critical juncture for the nation's fiscal and political stability.

Feb 2, 2026