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BlackRock Navigates Credit Write-Down and Bitcoin ETF Shifts as Stock Momentum Holds

BlackRock faces a dual challenge with a significant loan write-down at its TCP Capital unit and shifting flows in its spot Bitcoin ETFs, even as it seeks regulatory approval for a new yield-focused crypto product. Despite these headwinds, the asset manager's shares show resilience, prompting analysts to debate its true valuation.

Feb 3, 2026

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Kiker Wealth Offloads $12.4 Million Commodity ETF Stake in Major Portfolio Overhaul

Investment firm Kiker Wealth Management has significantly reduced its holdings in the Invesco PDBC ETF, part of a sweeping divestment that slashed its total assets from $198 million to just $3 million by year-end 2025.

Feb 3, 2026

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Investment Firm Nicholas Hoffman & Co. Deploys Over $100 Million into Ultra-Short Treasury ETF

A recent SEC filing reveals a major purchase of the Vanguard 0-3 Month Treasury Bill ETF, signaling a strategic move for liquidity and yield in a volatile market.

Feb 2, 2026

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Stanich Group Exits $5.6 Million ESG Bond ETF Stake, Signaling Strategic Shift

Investment firm Stanich Group has liquidated its entire position in the iShares ESG Aware USD Corporate Bond ETF (SUSC), a move analysts interpret as a reallocation towards equities amid shifting macroeconomic forecasts.

Feb 2, 2026

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Where to Park $1,000 for Growth? Three Top ETFs for a Bullish Market

As growth investing maintains its momentum, fueled by economic expansion and AI investment, we analyze three standout ETFs that offer investors diversified, cost-effective exposure to this high-performing segment.

Feb 2, 2026

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Netflix's All-Cash Bid for Warner Bros. Discovery: A High-Stakes Gamble on Content and Capital

Netflix's bold, all-cash offer to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery for an estimated $72-83 billion is testing investor confidence and regulatory boundaries. The proposed mega-deal, which would dramatically reshape the streaming landscape, faces intense scrutiny over antitrust concerns and the strain it could place on Netflix's historically disciplined balance sheet.

Feb 2, 2026

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Navigating Market Uncertainty: Two Vanguard ETFs Poised for Resilience in a Potential 2026 Downturn

As economic anxieties mount, strategic diversification remains paramount. We examine two Vanguard ETFs that could offer stability and long-term growth opportunities should market conditions deteriorate.

Feb 2, 2026

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Netflix Consolidates Leadership: Elizabeth Stone Ascends to Dual Role as Chief Product and Technology Officer

In a strategic move to unify its product and technology vision, Netflix has elevated CTO Elizabeth Stone to the newly created role of Chief Product and Technology Officer. The promotion places her at the helm of the streaming giant's core product, engineering, and data divisions.

Feb 2, 2026

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Beyond the Benchmark: Three Fidelity ETFs Poised to Outpace the S&P 500

While the S&P 500 remains a core holding for many, actively managed and thematic ETFs offer a path to potentially superior returns. We analyze three Fidelity funds with distinct strategies—from U.S. tech dominance to international dividend income—that have historically beaten the market.

Feb 2, 2026

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Trump Media's Truth Social Funds to Acquire 'God Bless America' ETF in Rare Industry Move

In an unusual acquisition within the ETF space, the investment arm behind former President Donald Trump's social media platform is set to purchase the conservative-themed 'God Bless America' ETF, significantly expanding its asset base and adding active management to its lineup.

Feb 2, 2026

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Active ETF Boom Sees Record Launches Amid High Attrition, Yet Issuers Press On

Asset managers unleashed a historic wave of nearly 1,000 new active ETFs last year, even as a record number shuttered. Despite the high-stakes environment, firms are doubling down, betting on sustained investor demand and advisor adoption to justify the rush.

Feb 2, 2026

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Franklin Templeton Bets on Emerging Market Debt Surge with New ETF Launch

Franklin Templeton has launched the Templeton Emerging Markets Debt ETF (TEMD), aiming to give investors targeted exposure to both hard and local currency debt from developing economies, capitalizing on the asset class's recent strong performance.

Feb 2, 2026

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Netflix Consolidates Tech Leadership: Elizabeth Stone Elevated to Dual Role as Chief Product and Technology Officer

In a strategic reshuffle following the exit of its product chief, Netflix has merged its product and technology divisions under veteran executive Elizabeth Stone, signaling a tighter integration of engineering and user experience.

Feb 2, 2026

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Beyond the Binge: The Five Pain Points Driving Netflix Subscribers to Cancel

Despite its dominance and a recent surge to over 325 million subscribers, Netflix faces mounting criticism over pricing, content decisions, and user experience. An analysis of consumer feedback reveals the key frustrations testing viewer loyalty in an increasingly competitive streaming landscape.

Feb 2, 2026

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Netflix-Warner Bros. Merger: A Streamlined Future for Viewers and Creators?

Amid subscription fatigue and market fragmentation, the proposed union of Netflix and Warner Bros. Discovery is framed not as a threat to competition, but as a necessary consolidation to compete with tech giants and refocus value on consumers.

Feb 2, 2026

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FSC Wealth Advisors Trims Short-Term Bond ETF Holdings in Major Portfolio Shift

Investment firm FSC Wealth Advisors sold approximately $6 million worth of the First Trust Enhanced Short Maturity ETF (FTSM) in late January, part of a broader reduction in fixed-income and equity ETF exposures as the bull market enters its fourth year.

Feb 2, 2026

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Coinbase Shares Slide Amid Crypto Rout, ETF Outflows

Coinbase stock fell over 2% as a broad cryptocurrency sell-off dragged Bitcoin to a 10-month low. The decline was exacerbated by sustained net withdrawals from Spot Bitcoin ETFs, indicating shifting institutional sentiment.

Feb 2, 2026

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Schwab's New Core Bond ETF Delivers Steady 4.32% Monthly Yield, Appealing to Income-Focused Investors

The actively managed Schwab Core Bond ETF (SCCR), launched in early 2025, is gaining attention for its monthly distributions and a current yield of 4.32%. The fund focuses on high-quality U.S. dollar-denominated debt, offering retirees and other investors a potential source of predictable income in a shifting rate environment.

Feb 2, 2026

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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

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Fidelity's Rising Rates ETF: A Contrarian Hedge for a Shifting Macro Landscape

As the Federal Reserve holds rates steady, defying early-year cut expectations, investors are weighing tools for a potential policy pivot. The Fidelity Dividend ETF for Rising Rates (FDRR) offers a unique, tech-infused strategy designed to navigate—and potentially profit from—a higher-rate environment.

Feb 2, 2026