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From Paycheck to Portfolio: The Financial and Emotional Leap to Full-Time Real Estate Investing

A wave of experienced investors on Reddit are sharing the pivotal financial and psychological benchmarks that convinced them to leave their W2 jobs behind. The consensus? It's less about net worth and more about sustainable cash flow, strategic planning, and navigating hidden hurdles like financing and healthcare.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Sweet Century Ends in Chapter 11: Primrose Candy Co., a 96-Year-Old Icon, Seeks Bankruptcy Protection

Primrose Candy Co., an Illinois-based confectioner with roots stretching back to the Great Depression, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, citing mounting debts, rising costs, and shifting consumer tastes that have eroded its once-stable business.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Outdoor Retail Icon Eddie Bauer Nears Chapter 11 Filing, Signaling End for Physical Stores

The century-old outdoor apparel brand, famed for pioneering the quilted down jacket, is preparing to close its North American retail footprint while its licensing and e-commerce operations continue under new management.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Senate Scrutiny Intensifies as Netflix-Warner Bros. Merger Faces Antitrust Reckoning

A landmark Senate hearing this week will examine the potential cultural and economic fallout of Netflix's proposed acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, amid fears it could create an unprecedented 'stream-opoly'.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Navigating the 2026 Tax Season: A Crypto Investor's Survival Guide

As the IRS sharpens its focus on digital assets, experts warn that new reporting forms and stringent tracking requirements make accurate crypto tax filing more critical than ever. Missteps could lead to severe penalties.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Tyson Foods Navigates Shifting Protein Landscape: Prepared Foods, Chicken Drive Q1 Growth Amid Beef Sector Headwinds

Tyson Foods reported mixed Q1 FY2026 results, with strong momentum in Prepared Foods and Chicken segments offset by significant challenges in Beef due to constrained cattle supplies. The company also unveiled a new segment reporting structure aimed at enhancing transparency for investors.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Three Hidden Gems: Undervalued Stocks Poised for a Rebound in February 2026

Amidst a resilient market backdrop, we spotlight three U.S. stocks trading significantly below their estimated intrinsic value, offering potential for investors willing to navigate current volatility.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Devon Energy, Coterra Merger Sparks Market Volatility as Headquarters Shift Looms

Devon Energy's stock sees modest gains while Coterra dips following their $58 billion merger announcement, a deal that will relocate Devon's headquarters from Oklahoma City to Houston by 2026.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Disney Braces for Impact as International Tourism to U.S. Parks Slows

The entertainment giant signals a downturn in overseas visitors to its American resorts, with industry analysts citing geopolitical tensions and shifting travel policies as contributing factors.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

From Main Street to Silicon Valley: The 50 Brands That Built America

As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary, USA TODAY examines the enduring legacy of the companies that shaped the nation's culture, economy, and global identity.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

A Rare Market Signal Flashes: S&P 500 Sees Historic Breadth Surge in Early 2026

A powerful but uncommon shift in market leadership is underway as small-caps, energy, and value stocks drive gains. While a sign of health, historical parallels to similar 'breadth' events often coincided with economic stress.

Feb 2, 2026

World

IMF Sounds Alarm on Bahrain's Fiscal Trajectory, Urges Swift Action to Curb Soaring Debt

The International Monetary Fund has issued a stark warning to Bahrain, stating the kingdom must urgently implement further fiscal reforms as its budget deficit hits 11% of GDP and public debt climbs to 134% of economic output.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

The Incentive Gap: Why Most Companies' Sales Compensation Plans Are Failing to Deliver Growth

New research reveals a stark disconnect: while a majority of firms are ramping up investment in incentive pay to fuel growth, widespread execution errors are rendering these costly programs ineffective, leaving potential revenue on the table.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Russian Bitcoin Mining Giant BitRiver Placed Under Bankruptcy Supervision as CEO Faces House Arrest

Once a dominant force in Russia's crypto mining sector, BitRiver is now under court-ordered bankruptcy monitoring amid a cascade of financial and legal woes, including massive unpaid power bills and a criminal case against its founder.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Micron Bets $24 Billion on Singapore Hub in Strategic Pivot to AI Memory Dominance

Micron Technology is making a decisive shift from volatile consumer memory markets, channeling a massive $24 billion investment into Singapore to build advanced fabrication and packaging facilities aimed squarely at the booming AI data center sector.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Analysts Recalibrate CareCloud Outlook: What's Behind the Revised Price Target?

A significant reset in CareCloud's (CCLD) price target by analysts is prompting a fresh look at the healthcare IT firm's risk-reward profile. This shift reflects evolving perspectives on the company's trajectory and market position. We examine the catalysts for this change and its implications for investors.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Amazon to Shutter Palm-Scan Payment Service Amid Privacy Concerns

Amazon is discontinuing its Amazon One biometric palm payment system in 2026, ending a nearly six-year experiment in contactless retail technology that faced scrutiny over data security.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Super Bowl Stock Market Superstition: Why Your Portfolio Shouldn't Bet on the Seahawks

The so-called 'Super Bowl Indicator' correctly predicted a market rise after last year's NFC win, but a deeper look at the data reveals it's little more than a coin toss—and a cautionary tale about spurious correlations in finance.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Luxury Retailer's Discount Arm Collapses: Saks to Shutter All Neiman Marcus Last Call Stores, Majority of Saks Off 5th

In the wake of its Chapter 11 filing, Saks Global Enterprises is closing all Neiman Marcus Last Call locations and most Saks Off 5th stores, marking a dramatic retreat from the off-price sector as it refocuses on core luxury business.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

MicroStrategy's Massive Bitcoin Bet Briefly Turns Red as It Continues $56 Billion Accumulation

The enterprise software firm's unprecedented Bitcoin treasury position fell below its average cost basis over the weekend, marking a rare paper loss event, even as the company continues its aggressive acquisition strategy.

Feb 2, 2026