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Churchill Downs: Betting on a Derby-Led Recovery Amid Market Mispricing

Despite temporary setbacks at the 2025 Kentucky Derby, Churchill Downs Incorporated (NASDAQ: CHDN) presents a compelling investment case. Analysts point to the event's enduring scarcity value, a diversified gaming portfolio, and aggressive share buybacks as catalysts for a potential re-rating, with shares currently seen as undervalued.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

Kentucky Bourbon's Economic Highs Face Headwinds: New Report Details Industry's Resilience and Challenges

A new economic impact study reveals Kentucky's $10.6 billion bourbon industry continues to generate record tax revenue and jobs, yet confronts a sobering mix of production slowdowns, shifting consumer habits, and volatile export markets.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Barrell Craft Spirits Sells Kentucky Facility as Whiskey Market Cools

Barrell Craft Spirits has sold a contract bottling plant in Jeffersontown, Kentucky, consolidating operations back to its Louisville site amid shifting consumer demand and a broader slowdown in the US whiskey category.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Kentucky Holds Firm on Ford Battery Plant Deal: $250M in Taxpayer Funds at Stake Amid Pivot to Energy Storage

State economic development officials vow to enforce job creation commitments or recoup incentives as Ford retools a Hardin County battery plant, shifting focus from electric vehicles to the booming energy storage sector.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

From Smokestacks to Server Racks: Century Aluminum Sells Kentucky Plant for AI Data Center Conversion

Century Aluminum has sold its idled Hawesville smelter to crypto-mining firm TeraWulf, which plans a major pivot to redevelop the site into a campus for AI and high-performance computing, signaling a tangible shift in the region's industrial landscape.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Craft Spirits Consolidation: Kentucky's Casey Jones Distillery Acquired by Multi-State Beverage Group B3

Amidst a turbulent period for craft distilling, the founders of Casey Jones Distillery in Hopkinsville, KY, have sold their bourbon and moonshine operation to Pennsylvania-based B3 Beverage Company, securing the legacy of a family-run business while joining a growing portfolio of craft breweries and distilleries.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

TeraWulf Shares Surge Over 10% on Strategic Expansion Moves

Shares of bitcoin miner and infrastructure developer TeraWulf jumped more than 10% Tuesday after the company announced key acquisitions in Kentucky and Maryland, signaling a major capacity expansion to meet rising data center and energy demands.

Feb 4, 2026

US

Senator Mitch McConnell Hospitalized for Evaluation Following Flu-Like Symptoms

The 83-year-old Kentucky Republican and former Senate leader was admitted to a hospital Monday night as a precautionary measure. His office reports a positive prognosis and expects his return to Senate duties soon.

Feb 4, 2026

Business

TeraWulf Expands Power Portfolio with Strategic Acquisitions, Shares Surge

The crypto miner turned infrastructure player has acquired two high-capacity sites in Kentucky and Maryland, boosting its total planned capacity to 2.8 gigawatts as it capitalizes on the soaring demand for compute and power.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Everhome Suites Expands U.S. Footprint with Strategic Openings in Key Markets

Choice Hotels' extended-stay brand Everhome Suites continues its aggressive growth strategy, opening new properties in Texas, Kentucky, and New Jersey to cater to both corporate and leisure travelers seeking apartment-style accommodations.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

DraftKings Clears Hurdle for Crypto Betting Funds in Four States, While Massachusetts Holds Firm

The sports betting giant is set to launch a cryptocurrency conversion feature for deposits in Illinois, Kentucky, New Hampshire, and Vermont. Massachusetts regulators, however, have blocked the move, citing unresolved concerns over the technology's readiness and consumer protection.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Churchill Downs Stock Slump: A Buying Opportunity or a Sign of Deeper Trouble?

Shares of Churchill Downs Incorporated have tumbled over 20% in the past year, significantly underperforming the broader market and its peers. While a standard valuation analysis suggests the stock is deeply undervalued, the persistent decline raises questions about investor sentiment and the company's near-term outlook in a shifting economic landscape.

Feb 5, 2026

US

Political Veteran Carville Taps Illinois Governor Pritzker as 2028 Democratic Front-Runner

In a candid television appearance, legendary Democratic strategist James Carville dismissed several high-profile names before identifying Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker as a potential powerhouse for the party's 2028 presidential nomination, citing his fundraising prowess and an unconventional appeal to key voter blocs.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Churchill Downs Outpaces Peers in Q3, But Gaming Sector Shows Signs of Cooling

While Churchill Downs posted a revenue beat, the broader gaming solutions industry faced headwinds in the third quarter, with mixed results highlighting regulatory and competitive challenges.

Feb 3, 2026

US

Political Strategist James Carville Picks His Early Favorite for 2028 Democratic Nomination

Veteran Democratic strategist James Carville has named Illinois Governor JB Pritzker as his top potential contender for the party's 2028 presidential ticket, citing fundraising prowess and grassroots appeal.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Choice Hotels Doubles Down on Extended Stay with Revamped Everhome Suites Prototype

Choice Hotels International is accelerating the expansion of its Everhome Suites brand with a newly redesigned prototype aimed at cutting costs and boosting efficiency. As new properties open from Texas to New Jersey, the move signals a strategic push to capture more of the competitive midscale extended-stay market.

Feb 5, 2026

Business

Midwest Drivers Catch a Break: Gas Prices Dip Across the Region

A modest weekly decline offers slight relief at the pump for Midwest motorists, though prices remain higher than a month ago and significantly below last year's peaks.

Feb 5, 2026

Business

Midwest Drivers Catch a Break: Gas Prices Dip to $2.65, Undercutting National Average

A modest weekly decline offers relief at Midwest pumps, with regional prices now significantly below the U.S. average, though costs remain higher than a month ago.

Feb 5, 2026

Business

Midwest Gas Prices Dip Below National Average, Offering Relief at the Pump

Drivers across the Midwest saw a welcome decline in fuel costs last week, with regional averages falling further below the national rate. Analysts point to seasonal demand shifts and stable refinery outputs as key factors behind the drop.

Feb 5, 2026

Business

Midwest Gas Prices Dip Slightly, Remain Well Below National Average

Drivers across the Midwest saw modest relief at the pump last week, with regional averages falling amid a broader national trend of stabilizing fuel costs.

Feb 4, 2026