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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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Ryman Hospitality Secures $850M Credit Lifeline, Bolstering Financial Flexibility for Growth

Ryman Hospitality Properties has successfully expanded and extended its revolving credit facility to $850 million, providing the company with enhanced liquidity and revised covenants to navigate the evolving hospitality landscape and fund its long-term, experience-driven strategy.

Feb 2, 2026

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Target's Leadership Shuffle: New CEO and Board Members Signal Renewed Focus on Store Revamp

Amidst sluggish sales and intense competition, Target appoints Michael Fiddelke as CEO and refreshes its board, placing store revitalization and operational efficiency at the heart of its turnaround strategy.

Feb 2, 2026

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Reddit's Balancing Act: AI Data Ambitions, Brand Control, and a Shifting Ad Landscape

As YouTube emerges as a key AI training data source, Reddit navigates a complex web of challenges: protecting its community brands, defending ad revenue against TikTok and AI search, and proving the value of its data licensing strategy to investors.

Feb 2, 2026

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Beyond Nvidia: How Broadcom and TSMC Are Carving Out the Next Frontier in AI Chips

As tech giants scramble to curb soaring AI costs, a strategic pivot toward custom silicon is reshaping the competitive landscape, with Broadcom's design prowess and TSMC's manufacturing dominance creating a powerful new axis of influence.

Feb 2, 2026

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FreightWaves-Ryder Report: Capacity Tightens as 2026 Logistics Landscape Takes Shape

The latest collaborative industry analysis from FreightWaves and Ryder details shifting dynamics in trucking, maritime, and intermodal sectors, offering a data-driven forecast for the pivotal first quarter of 2026.

Feb 2, 2026

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Beyond the AI Hype: Why Giverny Capital Is Betting on Industrial Stalwart Hawkins (HWKN)

Amid a market obsessed with artificial intelligence, investment firm Giverny Capital reveals a new position in Hawkins, Inc., a specialty chemicals manufacturer. We examine the rationale behind this contrarian bet and what it says about current market dynamics.

Feb 2, 2026

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Jelou Secures $10M to Bring AI-Powered Banking to WhatsApp in U.S. Expansion

Fintech startup Jelou has raised $10 million in Series A funding to scale its AI-driven conversational banking platform, Brain, from Latin America to the U.S., enabling payments, verification, and credit services directly within messaging apps.

Feb 2, 2026

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Barrell Craft Spirits Sells Kentucky Facility as Whiskey Market Cools

Barrell Craft Spirits has sold a contract bottling plant in Jeffersontown, Kentucky, consolidating operations back to its Louisville site amid shifting consumer demand and a broader slowdown in the US whiskey category.

Feb 2, 2026

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Galenica's Five-Year Surge: A 90% Return for Patient Investors

Swiss healthcare group Galenica has delivered robust returns for long-term shareholders, with a total return of 90% over five years, significantly outpacing the broader market. While recent performance has moderated, the stock's journey highlights the value of consistent earnings growth and dividends.

Feb 2, 2026

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Market Rotation Gains Momentum: Why This Vanguard Emerging Markets ETF Is Drawing Investor Attention

After a prolonged period of U.S. dominance, international equities are staging a comeback. Analysts point to shifting fundamentals, attractive valuations, and a weakening dollar as tailwinds for emerging markets, with one Vanguard ETF positioned at the center of this transition.

Feb 2, 2026

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Medicare's Obesity Drug Coverage Set to Fuel Lilly's Weight-Loss Pill Launch, CEO Says

Eli Lilly's CEO sees Medicare's new policy covering obesity treatments as a pivotal moment, poised to unlock access for millions of beneficiaries to its incoming oral drug, orforglipron, and intensify the market battle with Novo Nordisk.

Feb 2, 2026

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Beyond the Volatility: Three Tech Stocks Poised for Growth in a Shifting Market

Amidst a mixed economic backdrop, we spotlight three U.S. tech companies—Rumble, Daktronics, and Sandisk—whose strategic initiatives and robust growth projections set them apart for investors looking beyond near-term turbulence.

Feb 2, 2026

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Insider Confidence: Three High-Growth Stocks Where Leadership Has Skin in the Game

Amid a resilient but mixed market, companies with significant insider ownership are drawing investor attention. We examine three firms—spanning crypto, consumer staples, and finance—where management's substantial equity stakes align with ambitious earnings growth forecasts of up to 124%.

Feb 2, 2026

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Istanbul Fashion Connection 2026 Set to Welcome 30,000 Global Buyers, Cementing Turkey's Role as a Fashion Hub

The ninth edition of the Istanbul Fashion Connection (IFCO) is poised to gather an estimated 30,000 trade visitors and 400 exhibitors this February, highlighting Turkey's expanding influence in the global apparel sourcing landscape.

Feb 2, 2026

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Private Equity Firm Expands Sustainable Packaging Footprint with Acquisition of South Carolina's Paper Converters

Foundation Investment Partners, through its platform Sustainable Packaging, has acquired Paper Converters, a Walterboro-based manufacturer of spiral-wound paper tubes and boards, marking a strategic consolidation in the eco-friendly packaging sector.

Feb 2, 2026

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Empire State Realty Trust: A Valuation Puzzle as P/E and Fair Value Tell Conflicting Stories

Shares of Empire State Realty Trust (ESRT) are trading at $6.63, presenting investors with a conundrum: a narrative suggesting undervaluation clashes with a premium price-to-earnings multiple. We examine the divergence and what it means for the iconic property owner.

Feb 2, 2026

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Analysts Reassess RenaissanceRe: Price Target Reset Signals Shifting Risk Perceptions

A recent revision to RenaissanceRe Holdings' official price target has refocused market attention on the reinsurer, highlighting how evolving analyst assumptions—rather than a specific number—are reshaping the investment narrative around the stock.

Feb 2, 2026

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UFC Inks Multi-Year Deal with Good Greek, Expanding Year-Round Sponsorship Footprint

TKO Group Holdings' UFC has secured a new, multi-year marketing partnership with Good Greek Moving & Storage. The agreement will feature brand integration across UFC Fight Nights, Dana White's Contender Series, and athlete ambassador campaigns, signaling a continued push to monetize its combat sports audience beyond traditional media rights.

Feb 2, 2026

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Li Auto's Steep Slide: Is the Market Missing a Value Opportunity?

As Li Auto's stock languishes near 52-week lows, a deep dive into its valuation metrics suggests the electric vehicle maker may be oversold. With shares trading at a significant discount to intrinsic value estimates, analysts debate whether this is a moment of crisis or a potential buying window.

Feb 2, 2026