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Alliance Resource Partners Beats Profit Expectations Amid Coal Market Transition, Eyes Growth in Royalties

Alliance Resource Partners (ARLP) posted a significant jump in fourth-quarter profit, driven by cost controls and investment gains, even as coal revenue softened. The partnership issued 2026 guidance pointing to robust contract coverage and a growing oil & gas royalty segment, while navigating challenges at a key Appalachian mine.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Scotch Whisky Tourism Faces Headwinds as Rural Distilleries Scale Back Visitor Operations

Scotland's celebrated whisky tourism sector is showing signs of strain, with major players closing visitor centres and cutting hours amid staffing challenges and shifting demand, even as new investments open their doors.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

The Incentive Gap: Why Most Companies' Sales Compensation Plans Are Failing to Deliver Growth

New research reveals a stark disconnect: while a majority of firms are ramping up investment in incentive pay to fuel growth, widespread execution errors are rendering these costly programs ineffective, leaving potential revenue on the table.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

CapWealth Makes Bold Bet on Lumen Technologies with $10 Million Share Purchase

Investment firm CapWealth Advisors has significantly increased its stake in telecom provider Lumen Technologies, signaling confidence amid the company's strategic pivot towards enterprise and AI infrastructure.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Retail's Favorites: The Top 10 Stocks Held by Robinhood Traders, and Two Standout Picks

An analysis of the most-held stocks on the Robinhood platform reveals where the retail investing crowd is placing its bets, with two tech giants emerging as particularly compelling long-term investments.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

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

Business

Micron Bets $24 Billion on Singapore Hub in Strategic Pivot to AI Memory Dominance

Micron Technology is making a decisive shift from volatile consumer memory markets, channeling a massive $24 billion investment into Singapore to build advanced fabrication and packaging facilities aimed squarely at the booming AI data center sector.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Crypto Funds Bleed $1.7 Billion as Hawkish Fed Fears Trigger Market Retreat

Digital asset investment products have recorded a second straight week of heavy outflows, with U.S.-listed funds leading the sell-off. Analysts point to market jitters over a potential policy shift at the Federal Reserve following a key nomination by President Trump.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Alphabet's $110 Billion Bet on Waymo Signals a Strategic Pivot Beyond 'Other Bets'

Alphabet's planned $13 billion investment in Waymo, valuing the self-driving unit at $110 billion, challenges the long-held view of its moonshot projects as mere financial drains and positions autonomous driving as a core future asset.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Buffett's 2016 Bets: A Decade Later, Apple Outshines Even Berkshire Hathaway

A retrospective analysis reveals the staggering returns from Warren Buffett's key 2016 investments, with a stake in Apple vastly outperforming his own conglomerate and the broader S&P 500 index over ten years.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Tenet Reclaims Full Control of Conifer as CommonSpirit Exits Stake, Eyes AI Expansion

Tenet Healthcare has regained complete ownership of its revenue cycle management subsidiary Conifer, buying out CommonSpirit Health's minority stake in a deal valued at nearly $2.7 billion. The move signals Tenet's renewed commitment to the business and plans for significant AI investment.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

PING Capital Bets Big on Vaca Muerta, Boosts Vista Energy Stake by $4.6 Million

In a significant vote of confidence for Latin America's premier shale play, investment firm PING Capital Management has substantially increased its holding in Argentina-focused Vista Energy, underscoring a strategic focus on operational execution over mere commodity price speculation.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Nvidia's Massive Bet on CoreWeave: Analysts Weigh AI Cloud Giant's Prospects Ahead of Earnings

As CoreWeave prepares to report Q4 earnings, the market's focus sharpens on the AI infrastructure firm that has become Nvidia's largest disclosed investment. With a soaring stock and a bold expansion plan, analysts are revisiting the thesis amid both optimism and legal headwinds.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Envestnet Bets on Dual Leadership Strategy, Taps Morningstar Veteran as Chief Growth Officer

Wealthtech giant Envestnet unveils a new executive structure, appointing Jonathan Linstra to spearhead growth initiatives alongside relationship management, backed by a $1 billion product investment plan.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Baidu's Self-Driving Bet Gains Traction, Fueling Investor Debate on Future Value

As Baidu pivots from its search engine roots, its heavy investments in autonomous vehicle technology are beginning to yield operational results, reshaping analyst views and sparking fresh valuation discussions amidst fierce AI competition.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Meta's AI Ambitions Fuel Record Capital Spending, With $135 Billion Forecast for 2026

Meta Platforms' relentless investment in artificial intelligence infrastructure is set to drive capital expenditures to unprecedented levels in 2026, raising questions about long-term returns for the cash-rich tech giant.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Financial Advisors Issue Stark Warning: Why Crypto Remains a Dangerous Gamble for Middle-Class Investors

Amid ongoing market volatility, financial professionals are urging middle-income households to steer clear of cryptocurrency investments, citing a toxic mix of extreme risk, lack of regulation, and the potential to derail long-term financial security.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

William Blair Touts Rambus as a Leading Force in the Booming DRAM Market

Investment firm William Blair has initiated coverage on Rambus Inc. with an 'Outperform' rating, highlighting the chip designer's dominant market share in interface circuits and its strategic positioning to capitalize on surging demand from AI data centers and server DRAM upgrades.

Feb 2, 2026

World

A Shift in Momentum: IMF Forecasts Africa to Outpace Asia in Economic Growth This Year

The International Monetary Fund projects average growth in sub-Saharan Africa at 4.6% for the year, edging ahead of Asia's 4.1%, signaling a potential turning point driven by demographics but tempered by significant investment challenges.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Dangote Group Inks Major Gas Supply Pact with NNPC, Aligning with Nigeria's Energy Expansion Drive

Africa's largest conglomerate secures a strategic gas supply agreement with Nigeria's state oil firm, a key move supporting national ambitions to leverage vast gas reserves for industrial growth and investment.

Feb 2, 2026