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The 'Tax Time Bomb' Ticking in Your Retirement Account: Strategies to Defuse It

Financial advisors warn that large traditional retirement savings could trigger steep tax bills and Medicare surcharges in later life. Experts outline proactive steps, including strategic withdrawals and Roth conversions, to manage future liabilities. In a separate query, they weigh the pros and cons of funding home renovations.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Walmart Breaks the Trillion-Dollar Barrier, Becoming First Traditional Retailer to Join Elite Club

Walmart's market capitalization surged past $1 trillion on Tuesday, propelled by strategic tech investments and its resilience amid economic uncertainty, marking a historic milestone for the retail industry.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Berkshire Hathaway Enters New Era: Why Investors Are Eyeing the Post-Buffett Transition

With Greg Abel now at the helm and a record cash pile nearing $400 billion, Berkshire Hathaway stands at a pivotal moment. Analysts see potential for strategic shifts and renewed growth, even as the stock trades below its historical valuation average.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Tech Rout Drags Nasdaq, S&P 500 to Worst Session in Two Weeks

A sharp sell-off in technology stocks led the Nasdaq and S&P 500 to their steepest declines in a fortnight, as investors scrutinized corporate earnings and outlooks. Energy shares bucked the trend, while PayPal and Gartner plunged on disappointing forecasts.

Feb 3, 2026

Netflix CEO Faces Senate Grilling Over Warner Bros. Discovery Deal, Culture War Clashes Erupt

A Senate antitrust hearing on Netflix's proposed $82.7 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery assets veered into heated debates over market dominance, job security, and accusations that the streamer promotes 'woke' and transgender content to young audiences.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Crypto Markets Extend Losses as Bitcoin, Ethereum Tumble Below Key Support Levels

Major cryptocurrencies face sustained selling pressure, with Bitcoin and Ethereum falling sharply from recent highs. Analysts warn of further downside risk as market sentiment sours, though some see potential for a near-term rebound.

Feb 3, 2026

World

US Secures Strategic Foothold in African Copper Belt with $9 Billion Glencore Deal

In a significant move to diversify critical mineral supply chains and counter Chinese dominance, a U.S.-backed consortium has acquired a major stake in key Congolese copper-cobalt mines, valuing the venture at $9 billion.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Analyst Dismisses AI "Genie" Fears, Calls Game Stock Sell-Off an Overreaction

A sharp sell-off in major video game stocks followed Google's unveiling of its 'Project Genie' AI. An industry analyst argues the market has misunderstood both the technology's capabilities and the fundamental nature of game development.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Super Micro's AI-Driven Surge Continues: Q4 Revenue Soars 123%, Stock Climbs on Stellar Outlook

Super Micro Computer (SMCI) delivered a blockbuster fourth quarter, with revenue more than doubling year-over-year to $12.68 billion and significantly outpacing Wall Street forecasts. The server maker's bullish guidance for the current quarter sent its shares higher, cementing its status as a key beneficiary of the AI infrastructure boom.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Super Micro Soars: AI Server Demand Drives Major Revenue Forecast Upgrade

Super Micro Computer has significantly raised its full-year revenue outlook, fueled by unrelenting demand for its AI-optimized servers as enterprises worldwide scramble to expand data center capacity. The announcement sent its shares climbing in after-hours trading.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

MetaMask Integrates Ondo Finance, Bringing Tokenized U.S. Stocks and Commodities to Self-Custody Wallets

In a significant move bridging decentralized finance with traditional markets, Ondo Finance has integrated its tokenized U.S. securities and commodities platform directly into the MetaMask wallet, offering millions of non-U.S. users native access to assets like Tesla and Apple within their crypto wallet.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Battlefield 6 Drives EA Past Quarterly Forecasts, Signaling Franchise Revival

Electronic Arts surpassed third-quarter booking estimates, fueled by robust sales of 'Battlefield 6' which topped 2025 charts. The performance marks a critical turnaround for the flagship franchise and bolsters confidence for its incoming ownership group.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

RenaissanceRe Posts Strong Q4 Results, Beating Estimates on Robust Premium Growth

Bermuda-based reinsurer RenaissanceRe (NYSE:RNR) reported fourth-quarter revenue and profit that exceeded analyst forecasts, driven by significant growth in its core underwriting business.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Voya Financial Posts Strong Q4 Revenue, But Profit Miss Clouds Outlook

Voya Financial's fourth-quarter revenue surged past Wall Street forecasts, though earnings per share fell short of expectations, sending shares lower and highlighting ongoing challenges in its growth trajectory.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Bitcoin Plunges to 2024 Levels, Dragging Crypto Stocks Down in Broad Market Retreat

Bitcoin tumbled to lows not seen since late 2024, breaching the $73,000 support level and triggering steep declines in major crypto-correlated stocks as a sell-off in technology shares rippled through risk assets.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Palantir's AI Surge Fuels Record Growth, With Analysts Eyeing $255 Target by 2026

Following a blockbuster Q4 earnings report, Palantir Technologies demonstrates accelerating revenue and profitability, driven by its Artificial Intelligence Platform. Wall Street's most bullish forecast now sees a potential 73% upside for the stock.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Silver's Wild Ride: The Anatomy of a 33% Crash and What It Reveals About the Metal's Future

Silver's historic surge to $121 an ounce was brutally reversed in a two-day collapse, exposing the fragile interplay between industrial demand and speculative frenzy. For investors, the episode underscores the non-negotiable need for a balanced strategy.

Feb 3, 2026

Chrysler Building's Former Owner in Talks to Reclaim Iconic Tower Amidst Lease and Repair Challenges

Tishman Speyer is reportedly in advanced negotiations to repurchase the Chrysler Building, a landmark left ownerless since last spring, but must first navigate the building's steep ground lease and significant deferred maintenance.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Blackstone's Gray Flags AI Disruption as Paramount Concern for Global Investors

At a major investment forum, Blackstone President Jon Gray highlighted artificial intelligence as the foremost strategic issue for the world's largest alternative asset manager, outlining a dual approach of investing in foundational infrastructure while navigating sector-specific risks.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

U.S. Launches $12 Billion Strategic Minerals Stockpile to Counter Foreign Supply Risks

The Trump administration unveils 'Project Vault,' a major public-private initiative funded by $10 billion in government-backed loans and $2 billion in private capital, aimed at securing domestic supplies of minerals critical to defense, energy, and tech sectors.

Feb 3, 2026