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ExxonMobil's Q4 Profits Dip Amid Market Headwinds, But Long-Term Strategy Shows Resilience

ExxonMobil reported a 14% year-on-year decline in fourth-quarter net profit, pressured by lower crude prices and chemical margins. Despite the quarterly drop, the energy giant highlighted record production levels, robust cash flow, and continued heavy returns to shareholders as evidence of its strengthened operational foundation.

Jan 30, 2026

US

Bongino Returns to Airwaves, Defends FBI's Epstein Review and Blasts 'Doomers' in MAGA Ranks

In his first podcast since leaving the FBI, former co-deputy director Dan Bongino staunchly defended the agency's handling of the Jeffrey Epstein files, attacked internal critics, and revealed details of a conversation with former President Donald Trump, who suggested his media platform might be more valuable than his government post.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Hormel Foods: The Case for a Dividend Powerhouse in Volatile Times

Amid market uncertainty, a detailed analysis makes the case for Hormel Foods (HRL) as a resilient, income-generating investment, backed by its 59-year dividend growth streak and iconic brand portfolio.

Feb 3, 2026

US

White House Defends Proposed 250-Foot 'Independence Arch' Amid Skyline Concerns

The Trump administration pushes back against critics of a planned 250-foot monument overlooking the Potomac, championing it as a bold landmark for America's 250th anniversary.

Feb 3, 2026

US

Illinois Man Sentenced to 30 Years for Hammer Murders of Mother, Family Dog; Court Orders Mental Health Treatment

Cody Sales of Plattville was found guilty but mentally ill for the 2025 killings. A Kendall County judge imposed consecutive sentences for first-degree murder and aggravated animal cruelty, mandating psychiatric care during his incarceration.

Feb 3, 2026

US

Indiana Teen Found Dead in Ohio; Man She Met Online Leads Police to Body, Attorney Says

The body believed to be 17-year-old Hailey Buzbee, missing since early January, was recovered in Ohio after the suspect she met through online gaming led authorities to the location, his lawyer states.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Woodward's Dividend Boost and Strong Earnings Fuel Investor Debate on Valuation

Aerospace and industrial systems supplier Woodward (WWD) has raised its dividend by 14% on the back of robust first-quarter sales and profit growth. The move signals management's confidence but also prompts fresh scrutiny over whether the stock's current price fully reflects its cyclical positioning and future prospects.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Realty Income: The Case for a Steady Dividend Powerhouse in Volatile Markets

Amid market uncertainty, Realty Income Corporation (O) is drawing investor attention for its unparalleled 55-year track record of monthly dividends. With a portfolio built for resilience, does this REIT offer a rare blend of safety and yield?

Feb 3, 2026

Business

AbbVie Bets Big on In Vivo CAR-T with Capstan Buy, Aims to Offset Humira Losses

AbbVie's $2.1 billion acquisition of Capstan Therapeutics signals a strategic pivot towards next-generation immunology treatments. The move aims to secure future revenue streams as the company navigates the post-Humira era, with analysts highlighting the transformative potential of its in vivo CAR-T platform.

Feb 3, 2026

US

DHS to Equip Minneapolis Immigration Agents with Body Cameras Following Fatal Shootings, Noem Announces

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced the immediate rollout of body cameras for immigration enforcement officers in Minneapolis, a direct response to mounting pressure for accountability after two controversial fatal shootings. The program is slated for nationwide expansion pending funding.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

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

US

Judicial Independence Under Scrutiny: State AGs Demand Congressional Probe Into Climate Bias Allegations in Federal Bench Guide

A coalition of 22 state attorneys general is urging Congress to expand an investigation into potential ideological influence on the federal judiciary, citing concerns over a newly updated judicial reference manual they claim promotes a climate activist agenda.

Feb 3, 2026

US

Former IRS Agent Convicted in Fetish-Website Murder Plot That Shocked Virginia Suburb

A federal jury has found Brendan Banfield guilty on multiple counts, including aggravated murder, for the 2023 killings of his wife and a stranger—a crime prosecutors tied to a fabricated BDSM website profile and an affair with the family's au pair.

Feb 3, 2026

US

Ohio Man, 83, Gets Life Sentence for Murder of Uber Driver in Tragic Case of Mistaken Identity Fueled by Scam

An elderly Ohio man, ensnared in a phone scam, fatally shot an Uber driver he wrongly believed was part of the plot. The case highlights the deadly consequences of fraud and mistaken perception.

Feb 3, 2026

US

Epstein Documents Reveal Extensive Network of High-Profile Connections

The release of millions of pages from the Jeffrey Epstein case by the U.S. Justice Department has unveiled the late financier's social and professional ties to a vast array of powerful figures across politics, finance, and tech, raising fresh questions about the scope of his influence.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

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

Business

Palantir Soars on Analyst Confidence and Stellar Earnings, Fueling AI Stock Rally

Palantir Technologies' stock gained momentum Monday following an upgrade by William Blair, a move vindicated after hours by a strong Q4 earnings report that exceeded forecasts and set robust guidance for 2026.

Feb 2, 2026

US

Virginia Man Found Guilty in Premeditated Double Murder Plot Involving Family Au Pair

A Fairfax County jury has convicted Brendan Banfield on two counts of aggravated murder for orchestrating the deaths of his wife and another man in a complex scheme with the family's live-in nanny.

Feb 2, 2026

World

DHS Launches Mandatory Body Camera Program in Minneapolis, Eyes National Rollout

The Department of Homeland Security is equipping all its field officers in Minneapolis with body-worn cameras immediately, with plans to expand the program across the country as resources allow, Secretary Kristi Noem announced.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Epstein Files Reveal Cryptocurrency Monitoring: 2019 Coinbase Controversy Landed in Financier's Inbox

Newly unsealed documents from the Jeffrey Epstein case include a forwarded email detailing the 2019 uproar over Coinbase's acquisition of Neutrino, underscoring the late financier's apparent interest in crypto industry crises and their intersection with power.

Feb 2, 2026