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Alliance Resource Partners: A Coal Stock's Valuation Puzzle Amid Shifting Energy Markets

Alliance Resource Partners (ARLP) is attracting renewed investor scrutiny as its share price shows divergent short and long-term trends. While a strong three-year performance contrasts with recent stagnation, analysts debate whether the stock's current discount represents a genuine opportunity or reflects deeper sectoral headwinds.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Seeking Stability in Asian Markets: Three Dividend Stocks to Consider for February 2026

Amidst a backdrop of steady central bank policies and shifting investor sentiment, income-focused portfolios are turning towards Asia. We examine three Japanese companies offering compelling dividend yields and value potential for the month ahead.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Crypto Markets Rally as Binance's Major Bitcoin Buy Boosts Confidence

The cryptocurrency market opened the week with a significant rally, fueled by a major Bitcoin purchase from Binance. Bitcoin approached the $80,000 mark, while altcoins like Hyperliquid (HYPE) saw even sharper gains.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Geopolitical Thaw Fuels Gulf Markets, Spotlighting Dividend Plays for Income-Seeking Investors

A notable easing of US-Iran tensions has buoyed investor confidence across Gulf bourses, creating a favorable backdrop for stable, income-generating equities. We analyze three regional dividend stocks offering potential portfolio resilience amid shifting market dynamics.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Markets Regain Footing After Turbulent Sell-Off, Boosted by Robust US Factory Data

Global equities and commodities staged a broad recovery on Tuesday, shaking off a pan-Asian rout triggered by a hawkish Fed nominee and geopolitical jitters. The rebound was anchored by surprisingly strong US manufacturing figures, offering a respite to bruised investors.

Feb 3, 2026

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American Electric Power Faces Gridlock: Can Infrastructure Keep Pace with Data Center Boom?

While surging data center demand promises growth for utilities like AEP, a critical 'transmission gap' and rising regulatory scrutiny pose significant risks to execution and future cash flows, challenging the current bullish narrative.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Markets Shrug Off Metals Rout, Focus on Strong Data and Trade Deals

Wall Street and the dollar advanced as robust economic indicators and a U.S.-India trade pact overshadowed a continued historic selloff in precious metals. Investors recalibrate around growth optimism and shifting geopolitical winds.

Feb 2, 2026

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Trump's Fed Nominee Warsh's Crypto Ties Raise Questions Over Stablecoin's 'Made in America' Push

Former Fed governor Kevin Warsh, nominated to lead the central bank, previously advised the firm issuing Tether's new U.S.-regulated stablecoin, intertwining his potential oversight role with a key player in the digital asset industry.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

End of an Era: Eddie Bauer, Outdoor Retail Pioneer, Poised to Shutter All North American Stores

The 104-year-old Seattle-based outdoor institution, once boasting nearly 600 stores globally, is reportedly preparing for a Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing that would close its roughly 200 remaining brick-and-mortar locations across the continent.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Oil Markets Plunge as Dollar Rallies and Middle East Tensions Ease

Crude oil and gasoline futures tumbled sharply on Thursday, pressured by a surging U.S. dollar and signs of diplomatic progress between the U.S. and Iran. The sell-off erases recent geopolitical risk premiums, with increased supply from Venezuela adding further downward momentum.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Atlanta Emerges Among Top U.S. Buyer's Markets as Housing Inventory Swells

Atlanta ranks ninth nationally as a favorable market for homebuyers, driven by increased inventory and moderating prices, according to new Realtor.com data. The trend highlights a broader shift toward buyer leverage across Sun Belt metros.

Feb 2, 2026

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Suze Orman Slams Car Leasing as 'Biggest Waste of Money,' Yet 20% of Americans Defy Advice

Financial guru Suze Orman's blunt critique of auto leasing has reignited the buy-vs-lease debate, revealing deep divides in consumer financial strategy as industry data shows persistent leasing popularity despite economic headwinds.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Tariffs and the American Wallet: A Household Cost Analysis Four Years On

An examination of price data reveals that tariffs imposed during the previous administration continue to contribute to higher costs for everyday goods, from groceries to home utilities, adding financial pressure on U.S. households.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Markets Shrug Off Overnight Jitters, Led by Dow and Russell Rebound

U.S. stocks opened higher Monday, reversing earlier futures losses, as a stronger-than-expected manufacturing report boosted sentiment. The Dow Jones and Russell 2000 led the gains.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Insider Confidence Signals: Three High-Growth Stocks to Watch as Markets Show Resilience

Amid a backdrop of cautious market optimism, companies with significant insider ownership are drawing investor attention. We examine three firms where those closest to the business are putting their money, spanning biotech, advanced semiconductors, and regional banking.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Coeur Mining Clears Final Hurdle for New Gold Acquisition, Eyes North American Expansion

The Supreme Court of British Columbia has granted final approval for Coeur Mining's acquisition of New Gold, moving the deal into its final regulatory phase. The transaction, poised to significantly expand Coeur's precious metals footprint, advances as the miner's stock shows considerable strength over the past year.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Carbon Markets Veteran Ryan King Joins Climate Impact Partners as Chief Growth Officer

Climate Impact Partners bolsters its leadership team with the appointment of Ryan King, former CCO of carbon removal firm Undo Carbon, signaling aggressive expansion plans in the evolving voluntary carbon market.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Hyperliquid's HYPE Token Jumps 10% on Plans to Expand into Prediction Markets and Options

The decentralized exchange's native token rallied following the announcement of a new proposal to introduce outcome-based contracts, a move seen as a direct challenge to established prediction market platforms.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

From Stablecoin Giant to Treasury Titan: Tether Emerges as a Major Force in U.S. Debt and Gold Markets

Tether, the company behind the world's dominant stablecoin, has quietly built a balance sheet rivaling major financial institutions, amassing vast holdings of U.S. Treasury debt and gold. Its explosive growth is reshaping its role in traditional finance and drawing regulatory scrutiny.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Markets Reel as $10 Trillion Vaporizes from Gold, Silver, and Crypto in Liquidity Scramble

A synchronized plunge in traditional safe havens and digital assets has erased over $10 trillion in value, signaling a broad market reassessment of Federal Reserve policy and global liquidity conditions.

Feb 2, 2026