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Alliance Resource Partners Posts Strong Q4, Sees Coal Demand Surge Amid Grid Reliability Concerns

Alliance Resource Partners (ARLP) reported robust fourth-quarter earnings, driven by cost discipline and a resilient coal market. The company provided optimistic 2026 guidance, citing strengthening demand from data centers, industrial growth, and recent winter storms that underscored coal's critical role in grid reliability.

Feb 2, 2026

From Alley to Empire: Three Decades On, New York's Tech Scene Has Outgrown Its Moniker

A recent anniversary event for 'Silicon Alley' highlighted how New York's technology sector has evolved from a concentrated downtown community into a vast, decentralized force spanning finance, AI, and e-commerce.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

TJX Companies Sees Surging Profitability as Capital Efficiency Hits New Highs

The off-price retail giant TJX Companies is demonstrating remarkable capital efficiency, with its return on capital employed (ROCE) soaring to 31%—far outpacing industry averages—even without significant increases in capital investment over the past five years.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Lyft's Stock Surge: Two Tailwinds Fueling Growth, One Red Flag Investors Should Heed

Lyft shares have dramatically outperformed the S&P 500, climbing nearly 20% in six months. While rider growth and improving cash flow paint an optimistic picture, underlying margin pressures reveal the intense competition in the ride-hailing sector.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Fulton Financial's Rally: Time to Take Profits? Analysts Flag Concerns, Suggest Alternative Play

Fulton Financial (FULT) shares have surged 16% in six months, outpacing the S&P 500. While the rally is impressive, a closer look at its fundamentals reveals potential headwinds in revenue growth, profitability, and book value expansion, prompting some analysts to suggest investors consider rotating capital elsewhere.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Quantum Leap South: D-Wave Relocates HQ from Silicon Valley to Florida, Fueling Tech Exodus Debate

D-Wave Quantum Inc. announces the relocation of its headquarters and core R&D from Palo Alto, California, to Boca Raton, Florida, citing the state's business climate and partnership opportunities, in a move emblematic of a wider coastal tech migration.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

D-Wave Quantum Bolsters Market Position with Dual-Platform Strategy and Major Florida Expansion

D-Wave Quantum solidifies its dual-platform quantum computing approach through the acquisition of Quantum Circuits Inc. and the launch of a major Florida R&D hub, backed by new multi-million dollar commercial and academic agreements.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Strategic Shift: Australian Laser Weapons Pioneer EOS Poised for European Relocation Amid Defence Spending Surge

Electro Optic Systems (EOS), the Australian firm behind a landmark high-energy laser contract, is planning a strategic move of its headquarters and listing to Europe within the year, its CEO reveals, aiming to embed itself at the heart of the continent's urgent defence modernisation drive.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

Beyond the Headlines: Three Small-Cap Stocks Poised for Growth in a Steady-Rate Environment

With the Federal Reserve holding rates steady and economic signals mixed, investors are looking beyond the S&P 500 for growth. We analyze three under-the-radar companies—Tiptree, Slide Insurance, and Colony Bankcorp—that show strong fundamentals and strategic momentum as we head into 2026.

Jan 30, 2026

Business

PulteGroup Navigates Market Volatility to Post Strong 2025, Eyes Growth Amid Elevated Incentives

Despite facing what its CEO called "highly variable" housing demand in 2025, PulteGroup reported another year of robust revenue and earnings, driven by its diversified buyer mix and strength in the active-adult segment. While Q4 profitability softened, the homebuilder is betting on strategic land investments and a resilient spring selling season to fuel its 2026 outlook.

Jan 30, 2026

US

Giuliani Casts Doubt on Official Epstein Suicide Narrative, Calls for Deeper Probe

In a recent podcast appearance, former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani questioned the official conclusion that Jeffrey Epstein died by suicide in federal custody, advocating for a more thorough investigation despite recent FBI affirmations.

Feb 2, 2026

US

Ohio Teen's Disappearance Ends in Tragedy: Suspect Arrested After Month-Long Search

The search for 17-year-old Hailey Buzbee, missing since January 5, has ended with authorities declaring her deceased and arresting a 39-year-old man she met through online gaming.

Feb 2, 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

World

German Chancellor Merz Calls for Urgent European Sovereignty Amid Global 'Epochal Break'

In a stark New Year's address, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz warned that Europe faces an 'epochal break' in global order and must urgently strengthen its strategic autonomy, economic competitiveness, and defense capabilities to navigate rising geopolitical tensions.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Wall Street Gains Ground as Earnings Season Kicks into High Gear

Major U.S. stock indices advanced Monday, setting a positive tone for a week packed with corporate earnings reports from technology giants and other bellwethers. Investor sentiment remains cautiously optimistic as early results surpass expectations.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Bitcoin's 'Extreme Fear' Plunge: Fourth Consecutive Monthly Drop Tests Key Support

Bitcoin has extended its losing streak to four months, its longest since 2018, as a macro-driven sell-off triggers a wave of liquidations and pushes market sentiment into 'extreme fear' territory. Analysts are now watching key technical levels to gauge if a floor is forming.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Microsoft's $750M Perplexity Deal Highlights Azure's AI Ambitions Amid Investor Jitters

Microsoft secures a major cloud agreement with AI search firm Perplexity, even as its stock faces pressure following a post-earnings selloff. The deal underscores Azure's growing appeal to AI startups, but questions linger over the tech giant's capacity constraints and investment priorities.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Super Bowl Ad Prices Soar to Record $10 Million, Testing the Limits of Marketing Budgets

As the Super Bowl approaches, the cost of a 30-second commercial spot has reached an unprecedented $10 million, driven by intense demand and bundled packages with the Olympics. Major brands are betting big with celebrity-studded campaigns, but analysts question the long-term value of such staggering investments.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Foreclosed 432 Park Avenue Penthouse Finds Buyer at $50 Million Amid Tower's Legal Woes

A full-floor residence at the troubled supertall 432 Park Avenue, previously owned by developer Harry Macklowe, has sold for over $50 million following a foreclosure, as the building grapples with lawsuits over alleged structural defects.

Feb 2, 2026

US

DOJ's 'Weaponization' Task Force Sees Leadership Shakeup as Key Trump Ally Ed Martin Exits Role

Ed Martin, a staunch Trump loyalist appointed to lead a Justice Department group scrutinizing prosecutors who investigated the former president, has been removed from that position, sources confirm. He remains in his separate role as Pardon Attorney.

Feb 2, 2026