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Baidu's Stock Surge: A 75% Annual Gain Defies Earnings Slump, Spotlighting AI Ambitions

While passive index funds track the broader market, selective stock picks can deliver outsized returns. Baidu's (NASDAQ: BIDU) shares have soared 75% in the past year, dramatically outpacing the market. This rally comes despite a significant drop in earnings, shifting investor focus towards the company's long-term strategic bets in artificial intelligence and autonomous driving.

Feb 2, 2026

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Bitcoin Finds Footing as Weekday Traders Step In Following Steep Weekend Sell-Off

Bitcoin staged a tentative recovery Monday, clawing back some losses after a volatile weekend saw prices plunge 11%. Analysts point to the return of institutional and ETF activity, though broader market headwinds from geopolitics to potential Fed policy shifts continue to cloud the outlook.

Feb 2, 2026

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Crypto Mogul Justin Sun Plans $100M Bitcoin Buy Amid Market Downturn

Tron founder Justin Sun announces plans to acquire up to $100 million in Bitcoin as prices dip below $77,000, contrasting with corporate treasury losses and broader market caution.

Feb 2, 2026

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Market Rout Sees Select Tokens Defy Downturn; Traders Eye Key U.S. Economic Data

As Bitcoin and Ethereum lead a broad crypto sell-off, three altcoins buck the trend with notable gains. Analysts point to upcoming U.S. economic events as the next major catalyst for market direction.

Feb 2, 2026

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EQB's Five-Year Surge: How a 117% Total Return Outpaced the TSX

Shares of Canadian challenger bank EQB have delivered stellar long-term gains, significantly outperforming the broader market. While recent momentum has cooled, the stock's journey offers insights into the power of dividends and shifting market sentiment.

Feb 2, 2026

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Beyond Paradise Prices: UHERO Report Reveals Hawaii's Decades-Long Economic Stagnation

A stark new analysis from the University of Hawaii Economic Research Organization adjusts for the state's high cost of living, uncovering that wages and productivity have trailed the national average for over 30 years, painting a picture of deep-seated economic distress.

Feb 2, 2026

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FW Thorpe Shareholders Face 25% Loss Over Three Years as Stock Lags Market

Investors in lighting specialist FW Thorpe have seen a negative total shareholder return of 25% since 2021, starkly underperforming the broader market's gains. Despite steady revenue growth, the share price decline highlights a disconnect with company fundamentals.

Feb 2, 2026

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Retirement Dilemma: To Borrow or to Sell? A 70-Something Couple Weighs $60K Home Repair Options

A retired couple in their early 70s, living on Social Security and pensions with a paid-off home and nearly $1 million in investments, faces a common but critical financial crossroads: should they fund $50,000-$60,000 in home renovations by taking out a loan or by selling stocks? Experts weigh the tax implications, market risks, and lifestyle factors unique to later-life financial planning.

Feb 2, 2026

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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

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Income Shift: Three Vanguard Dividend ETFs Gaining Favor as Retirement Portfolios Rotate

As market leadership broadens beyond tech, income-focused investors are turning to high-yield dividend ETFs. Vanguard's suite offers diversified, cost-effective options for building retirement income streams in a changing landscape.

Feb 2, 2026

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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

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Gallagher Posts Strong Q4 Earnings, but Truist Cuts Price Target Amid Sector Valuation Concerns

Insurance brokerage giant Arthur J. Gallagher reported robust fourth-quarter profit growth, driven by resilient demand. However, Truist Securities has lowered its price target on the stock, citing valuation pressures across the property & casualty brokerage sector.

Feb 2, 2026

Inheriting $400K After Loss, A Woman Faces a Bittersweet Crossroads: To Fund a Future or Preserve the Past?

A 40-year-old New Yorker, grieving the loss of both parents, has inherited $400,000. Now, as she plans to marry, buy a home, and start a family, she wrestles with the emotional and financial weight of using that legacy to build her new life.

Feb 2, 2026

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Three Small-Cap Stocks on Shaky Ground: High Risk, Questionable Reward

While small-cap stocks can offer explosive growth potential, their limited scale and analyst coverage often mask deep-seated vulnerabilities. We examine three companies where the risks appear to outweigh the rewards.

Feb 2, 2026

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Three Consumer Stocks Facing Headwinds: TEGNA, Sabre, and Compass Under the Microscope

As economic uncertainty weighs on consumer spending, discretionary stocks have lagged the broader market. We examine three companies—TEGNA, Sabre, and Compass—whose business models and valuations raise significant questions for investors in the current climate.

Feb 2, 2026

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Cynosure Lutronic's Mosaic 3D Laser Platform Clears Key EU Regulatory Hurdle, Paving Way for Broader Adoption

The European CE Mark under the stringent MDR has been granted for Cynosure Lutronic's innovative fractional resurfacing system, designed to improve safety and patient comfort through advanced cooling and precision technology.

Feb 2, 2026

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Bitcoin ETF Investors Face Mounting Paper Losses, Raising Fears of a Sell-Off

Investors in U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs are holding significant paper losses on average, sparking concerns that a wave of redemptions could intensify the cryptocurrency's recent downturn.

Feb 2, 2026

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UFC Inks Multi-Year Deal with Good Greek, Expanding Year-Round Sponsorship Footprint

TKO Group Holdings' UFC has secured a new, multi-year marketing partnership with Good Greek Moving & Storage. The agreement will feature brand integration across UFC Fight Nights, Dana White's Contender Series, and athlete ambassador campaigns, signaling a continued push to monetize its combat sports audience beyond traditional media rights.

Feb 2, 2026

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Northland Power's Capital Efficiency Declines, Raising Investor Concerns

Northland Power Inc. (TSE:NPI) is showing signs of strain as its return on capital employed (ROCE) has trended downward over the past five years. While still above the renewable energy sector average, the declining efficiency and stagnant capital base signal potential challenges for the independent power producer's growth trajectory.

Feb 2, 2026

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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