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Sempra's Valuation Under the Microscope: Grid Investments and Energy Transition Ambitions Weighed Against Stock Price

As Sempra (NYSE: SRE) navigates a massive capital investment cycle for grid modernization and clean energy, investors are scrutinizing whether its current stock price accurately reflects its long-term strategy. We analyze key valuation metrics and the broader market context to assess if the utility giant is fairly valued.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Beazer Homes Charts Path to Profitability Amid Sluggish Housing Start, Eyes Solar and Share Buybacks for Growth

Despite a soft first quarter, Beazer Homes executives outline a clear strategy to drive full-year EBITDA and book value growth, citing improving buyer traffic, cost-cutting initiatives, and a strategic shift toward higher-margin, solar-included communities.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Gallagher Closes Strong 2025, Eyes Sustained Growth Amid Evolving Insurance Landscape

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. reported robust fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 results, driven by a dual organic and acquisition growth strategy. The insurance broker sees continued momentum into 2026, navigating a mixed pricing environment and leveraging its recent mega-merger with Assured Partners.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Hussman Strategic Advisors Exits Position in Biotech Firm TG Therapeutics

Investment firm Hussman Strategic Advisors has liquidated its entire stake in TG Therapeutics, a move that comes as the biotech's stock lags behind broader market gains despite reporting strong revenue growth for its flagship product.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Palantir Soars on AI-Driven Earnings Beat, Defying Skeptics with "Remarkable" Growth

Palantir Technologies' stock surged after hours as its Q4 earnings and bullish 2026 guidance surpassed analyst forecasts, signaling a powerful acceleration in its AI software business and vindicating CEO Alex Karp's long-term strategy.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Amazon to Retire Palm-Scanning Checkout System Nationwide, Ending Biometric Retail Push

Amazon will phase out its Amazon One palm recognition service across all U.S. retail locations by mid-2026, citing low adoption. The move signals a strategic pullback from in-store biometrics amid privacy debates and a broader refocusing of its physical store strategy.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

West Palm Beach's CityPlace Undergoes Major Transformation, Aims to Become Regional Luxury and Innovation Hub

The massive CityPlace complex in West Palm Beach is undergoing a strategic repositioning, attracting high-end fashion brands, tech giants like ServiceNow, and culinary destinations like Eataly to redefine the city's downtown core and capitalize on migration trends.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

U.S. Footwear Market Holds Steady at $90 Billion in 2025, Driven by Performance and Comfort Trends

Despite economic headwinds, the U.S. footwear market maintained its $90 billion valuation in 2025, with running styles, clogs, and high-shaft boots leading Q4 sales as consumers prioritized comfort and versatility.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

New Era for Retail Giants: Target Seeks Turnaround as Walmart Builds on Momentum

As new CEOs take the helm at Target and Walmart, the retailers face divergent paths—one battling slumping sales and investor flight, the other riding a wave of growth fueled by e-commerce and high-income shoppers.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Disney Stock Tumbles After Q1 Earnings Miss: Is the Sell-Off an Overreaction?

Walt Disney Co. shares fell sharply following a quarterly earnings report that showed a decline in profit, breaking key technical support levels. While some investors fled, Citigroup analysts see the drop as a buying opportunity for the long term.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Nvidia's Path to Millionaire Returns: A Realistic Look Beyond the Hype

While Nvidia's explosive past growth is legendary, its current $4.5 trillion valuation makes a single-stock millionaire story improbable. However, its pivotal role in the AI boom positions it as a powerful engine for market-beating returns, a critical component in any long-term wealth-building strategy.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

A Personal Mission: CEO Ray Blanchette Bets on Nostalgia and Innovation to Revive TGI Fridays

After a tumultuous period of bankruptcy and closures, TGI Fridays CEO Ray Blanchette is steering a deeply personal turnaround. Early results from holiday pop-ups and a revamped brand voice show promise, but the road to 1,000 restaurants remains steep.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Franklin Templeton Bets on Emerging Market Debt Surge with New ETF Launch

Franklin Templeton has launched the Templeton Emerging Markets Debt ETF (TEMD), aiming to give investors targeted exposure to both hard and local currency debt from developing economies, capitalizing on the asset class's recent strong performance.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Beyond the Binge: The Five Pain Points Driving Netflix Subscribers to Cancel

Despite its dominance and a recent surge to over 325 million subscribers, Netflix faces mounting criticism over pricing, content decisions, and user experience. An analysis of consumer feedback reveals the key frustrations testing viewer loyalty in an increasingly competitive streaming landscape.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Disney's Magic Kingdom Feels the Pinch as International Park Traffic Slips, Shares Tumble

Disney shares fell sharply after the company flagged weakening attendance from overseas guests at its U.S. theme parks, a crucial profit driver, alongside softer results in its TV and film division. The dip comes amid a broader slowdown in travel to the United States and as the entertainment giant prepares for a pivotal CEO transition.

Feb 2, 2026

US

Texas Special Election Shockwave: Spicer Sounds Alarm as Democrats Flip Key District

A stunning Democratic victory in a Texas State Senate district, which swung over 30 points from the 2024 presidential results, has triggered urgent warnings from former Trump aide Sean Spicer about Republican turnout and strategy.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

M/I Homes' 2025 Earnings Dip and Buyback Completion Reshape Investor Outlook

M/I Homes' latest financial results reveal a year of softer earnings and margin pressure, even as the company completed a significant share repurchase. This mixed picture is prompting investors to reassess the homebuilder's near-term growth trajectory and the sustainability of its capital return strategy.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

SharpLink Gaming's $23 Million Stake Sale: A Strategic Pivot or a Red Flag for Investors?

Apeiron Capital's complete divestment from SharpLink Gaming coincides with the firm's dramatic portfolio liquidation and SharpLink's own radical transformation from a sports betting affiliate to a major corporate holder of Ethereum.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

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

Burger King Sets Sights on 4,000+ Chinese Restaurants by 2035 in Major Expansion Push

Following the finalization of a joint venture with investment firm CPE, Burger King's parent company RBI has reaffirmed ambitious plans to more than triple its footprint in China over the next decade, backed by a $350 million investment.

Feb 2, 2026