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Progressive Insiders Cash Out $16 Million in Shares, Raising Eyebrows on Wall Street

A wave of insider selling at The Progressive Corporation, totaling over $16 million in the past year, has prompted investors to scrutinize the insurer's outlook. While such sales aren't uncommon, the scale and timing invite questions about internal confidence as the stock trades significantly below recent insider sale prices.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Bloomsbury Publishing Sees Strong Momentum as Capital Efficiency Rises

The London-listed publisher, known for the Harry Potter series, is showing notable improvement in its returns on capital employed, outpacing industry averages and signaling robust reinvestment potential for future growth.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

UK's The Tofoo Co. Acquires German Plant-Based Pioneer Topas, Eyes European Expansion

In a strategic move to diversify its portfolio and strengthen its European footprint, UK-based The Tofoo Co., backed by private equity, has acquired German seitan specialist Topas, owner of the Wheaty brand.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Crypto Funds See $1.7 Billion Exodus as Investor Sentiment Sours, Erasing Year's Gains

Digital asset investment products faced a second consecutive week of massive withdrawals, totaling $1.7 billion, pushing year-to-date flows into negative territory amid a hawkish Fed and market uncertainty.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Crypto Mogul Justin Sun Seizes Market Dip, Plans $100M Bitcoin Purchase

Tron founder Justin Sun reveals plans to acquire up to $100 million in Bitcoin amid a significant market downturn, positioning the move as a strategic accumulation opportunity.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Markets Edge Lower Ahead of Key Labor Data, Earnings Deluge

U.S. stock futures pointed to a lower open Monday as investors braced for a flood of corporate earnings and crucial labor market reports that could sway Federal Reserve policy expectations.

Feb 2, 2026

Missouri's Legal Cannabis Industry Sues Smoke Shops Over 'Hemp' Loophole

A coalition of licensed marijuana companies in Missouri has launched a wave of lawsuits against dozens of smoke shops, alleging they are exploiting a legal gray area to sell intoxicating THCA hemp flower, undermining the state's regulated market and creating unfair competition.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Brown & Brown Shares Face Headwinds as BMO Capital Trims Price Target Amid Mixed Q4 Signals

Insurance brokerage giant Brown & Brown sees a key price target cut to $81 following its fourth-quarter earnings, which revealed robust fee growth but concerns over slowing organic revenue expansion.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Morgan Stanley Boosts HF Sinclair Target to $61, Citing Refining Strength and Strategic Acquisition

Analyst Joe Laetsch raises HF Sinclair's price target, highlighting favorable crude differentials and a recent $38 million acquisition aimed at expanding its lubricants business, as the refiner lands on a list of top low-risk dividend stocks.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Barclays Lifts Target on NorthWestern Energy as Utility Merger, Steady Growth Draw Investor Focus

Barclays raises its price target on NorthWestern Energy Group (NWE) to $62, citing solid quarterly performance and strategic moves, including a pending merger with Black Hills Corporation, as the regulated utility reaffirms its long-term growth outlook.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Kimberly-Clark Shares Get a Lift as UBS Analyst Raises Price Target Following Solid Earnings

UBS analyst Peter Grom increased his price target for Kimberly-Clark (KMB) to $110, citing steady core performance despite lingering Kenvue-related uncertainties, after the consumer goods giant reported better-than-expected quarterly profit driven by cost discipline and resilient demand.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Prudential Financial Sees Price Target Lift Amid Japan Unit Scandal Fallout

TD Cowen raises Prudential Financial's price target to $113, maintaining a 'Hold' rating, as the insurer grapples with a misconduct scandal at its Japan life insurance unit affecting nearly 500 customers.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Scotiabank Trims Comcast Price Target Amid Broadband Subscriber Losses, Intensifying Competition

Scotiabank has lowered its price target for Comcast (CMCSA), reflecting ongoing pressure in its core broadband business as the media giant reports higher-than-expected customer losses in Q4 and faces fierce competition from fiber and fixed-wireless rivals.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Wells Fargo Trims UnitedHealth Target by $30, Citing Medicare Advantage Headwinds

Wells Fargo lowered its price target on UnitedHealth Group (UNH) following its Q4 report and a disappointing Medicare rate proposal from regulators, highlighting pressures on the healthcare giant's key growth engine.

Feb 2, 2026

World

UK Fuel Price Transparency Scheme Launches, Forcing Real-Time Updates to Curb 'Rocket and Feather' Pricing

A new mandatory scheme requires all UK fuel stations to report price changes within 30 minutes, with data fed to comparison apps. The government-backed initiative aims to boost competition and save households an estimated £40 annually.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Quantum Computing's AI Play: A Deep Dive into the High-Stakes Race Between IonQ and D-Wave

In the shadow of tech giants, two quantum computing specialists, IonQ and D-Wave Quantum, are vying for investor attention with distinct approaches to AI. While both remain speculative bets, a closer look at their technology, finances, and market position reveals one as a potentially less volatile choice for those venturing into this frontier.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Zegna's Direct-to-Consumer Pivot Fuels Growth, Offsets Wholesale Retreat in 2025

The Ermenegildo Zegna Group reported a 1.1% organic revenue increase to €1.91 billion for 2025, powered by robust DTC performance. While annual sales dipped slightly on a reported basis, a strong fourth-quarter acceleration signals the payoff of its strategic channel shift.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Gold's Sharp Retreat: A Pause in the Safe-Haven Rally or a Sign of Things to Come?

After a historic surge, gold prices have experienced their steepest drop in decades. Yet, analysts point to enduring geopolitical tensions and monetary policy shifts as reasons why the metal's long-term appeal remains intact.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Insiders Bet Big: Three Undervalued Small-Caps Poised for a Turnaround in February 2026

Amid a mixed market landscape, corporate insiders are placing significant bets on select small-cap stocks. We analyze three companies where recent insider buying and strategic moves signal potential value, despite broader economic headwinds.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Beyond the Volatility: Three Tech Stocks Poised for Growth in a Shifting Market

Amidst a mixed economic backdrop, we spotlight three U.S. tech companies—Rumble, Daktronics, and Sandisk—whose strategic initiatives and robust growth projections set them apart for investors looking beyond near-term turbulence.

Feb 2, 2026