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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

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Nvidia's H200 Chips Clear Chinese Hurdle: Tech Giants Secure First Shipments, Boosting Growth Outlook

Chinese regulators have greenlit the first wave of Nvidia's advanced H200 AI chip orders for major firms including Alibaba and ByteDance, marking a potential turning point for the chipmaker's access to a critical market and fueling optimism for its stock trajectory.

Feb 2, 2026

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Myriad and AceTrader Launch $30K Prediction Contest Around High-Stakes Crypto Trading Showdown

Prediction market platform Myriad partners with crypto prop firm AceTrader, allowing users to bet on the outcomes of a million-dollar trader competition while competing for a share of a $30,000 prize pool.

Feb 2, 2026

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NAPCO Security Technologies Posts Record Q2 Revenue, Driven by Robust Recurring Service Growth and Margin Expansion

NAPCO Security Technologies (NSSC) reported strong fiscal second-quarter results, with record revenue and expanding profitability. The company highlighted the sustained momentum of its high-margin recurring service model and announced a dividend increase.

Feb 2, 2026

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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

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Artemis Makes Bold $104 Million Bet on Steel Recycler Commercial Metals

Investment firm Artemis Investment Management has established a significant new position in Commercial Metals Company, a leading steel producer and recycler, signaling confidence in the firm's strategic direction and growth prospects despite a recent share price surge.

Feb 2, 2026

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Bitcoin and Copper Tumble in Tandem, Signaling Crypto's Shift Toward Macro Risk Asset

A synchronized selloff on January 30, 2026, saw Bitcoin and key industrial metals like copper plunge together, underscoring Bitcoin's evolving role as a barometer for global economic sentiment rather than a digital safe haven.

Feb 2, 2026

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Burger King China Shifts to Local Control: CPE Invests $350M for Majority Stake in Ambitious Expansion Drive

Restaurant Brands International (RBI) has formed a joint venture with private equity firm CPE, ceding majority control of Burger King's China operations in a deal aimed at turbocharging growth. The partnership targets a more than tripling of restaurants to over 4,000 by 2035, leveraging local expertise and capital.

Feb 2, 2026

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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

White House Convenes Crypto and Banking Leaders Amid Market Turmoil

Senior executives from the cryptocurrency and traditional banking sectors are set to meet with White House officials this week, as policymakers seek to bridge a critical divide over stablecoin regulations following a sharp market downturn.

Feb 2, 2026

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Binance Commits $1 Billion to Bitcoin as Market Tumbles, Kicks Off with $100 Million Purchase

Amid a sharp crypto market downturn, Binance has begun converting $1 billion into Bitcoin for its SAFU insurance fund, starting with a $100 million buy. The move comes as Bitcoin's plunge below $80,000 leaves many ETF investors underwater and reignites debate over the causes of October's market crash.

Feb 2, 2026

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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

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Crypto Market Nears Potential Bottom Despite Bitmine's $6.6B Ethereum Paper Loss, Says Tom Lee

Fundstrat's Tom Lee suggests the brutal crypto sell-off may be nearing its end, even as his firm Bitmine faces staggering paper losses on its massive Ethereum bet. The call comes amid a wider debate on the health of digital asset treasuries.

Feb 2, 2026

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Crypto's Pivotal Week: Earnings Reports and U.S. Jobs Data Take Center Stage

A critical week ahead for crypto markets as major corporate earnings coincide with key U.S. employment data, setting the tone for digital asset sentiment amidst a shifting macroeconomic landscape.

Feb 2, 2026

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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

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BitMine Doubles Down on Ethereum Bet Amid $6B Paper Loss, Citing Strong Blockchain Fundamentals

Despite crypto market turmoil and mounting unrealized losses, BitMine Immersion Technologies made its largest weekly Ethereum purchase of the year, as Chairman Tom Lee points to a divergence between price action and robust on-chain activity.

Feb 2, 2026

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PCAOB Leadership Overhaul: A New Era Begins as the Board's 'Lone Dissenter' Steps Aside

The SEC appoints a new slate of leaders to the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board, signaling a potential shift in regulatory focus and internal dynamics as a prominent advocate for technology innovation departs.

Feb 2, 2026

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Routeware's New CEO Charts Course Back to Basics Amid Fleet Tech Evolution

Under new leadership, fleet management technology firm Routeware is refocusing on core execution and customer experience as it navigates a rapidly advancing market, CEO Jeremy Collins tells Waste Dive in an exclusive interview.

Feb 2, 2026

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Robinhood's Meteoric Rise Faces a Reality Check: Analysts Warn of Lofty Valuation Ahead of 2026

Robinhood Markets (HOOD) has captivated a generation of investors, but its soaring valuation and rich multiples are prompting some on Wall Street to sound the alarm for a potential correction.

Feb 2, 2026

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Bitcoin Boss Vows to Double Down After $100 Million Loss: 'Price Doesn't Matter'

Andrew Webley, CEO of The Smarter Web Company, insists his firm's massive Bitcoin buying strategy remains unchanged despite a nearly $100 million paper loss in three months, as the cryptocurrency faces renewed pressure.

Feb 2, 2026