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Firm Capital Property Trust Posts 22% Total Return, Yet Trails Broader Market

Firm Capital Property Trust (TSE:FCD.UN) delivered a 22% total shareholder return over the past year, buoyed by dividends, despite a more modest share price gain and underlying earnings pressure. The performance highlights the complex dynamics between dividend yield, market sentiment, and fundamental business health in the current real estate investment trust (REIT) landscape.

Feb 2, 2026

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Linq Secures $20M Series A to Power AI Assistants Inside Everyday Messaging Apps

The startup, which pivoted from digital business cards, now provides the API infrastructure enabling AI companies to deploy chatbots directly within iMessage, RCS, and SMS, capitalizing on the shift away from traditional apps.

Feb 2, 2026

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NETSTREIT's Rally Raises Valuation Questions: Is the REIT Still a Buy?

NETSTREIT Corp. (NYSE: NTST) has delivered impressive shareholder returns over the past year, significantly outpacing its longer-term performance. As the stock hovers near $19, investors and analysts are debating whether its current price fully reflects the fundamentals of this necessity-based retail REIT or if momentum has gotten ahead of value.

Feb 2, 2026

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Zions Bancorporation Greenlights $75M Share Buyback, Signaling Confidence Amid Sector Scrutiny

Zions Bancorporation has authorized a new $75 million stock repurchase program, a move analysts see as a bet on its undervalued shares and a commitment to shareholder returns as regional banks navigate a cautious regulatory environment.

Feb 2, 2026

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ASML Books Record €13.2 Billion in Orders, Yet Investors Probe Sustainability Amid AI Boom

ASML's Q4 2025 bookings, driven by AI chip demand, smashed forecasts. While management raises 2026 guidance, shareholders question the durability of the surge and the company's exposure to geopolitical headwinds.

Feb 2, 2026

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Beyond the AI Hype: Energy and Utilities Stocks Offer Steady Dividends for 2026 Income

While tech captures headlines, a selection of energy and utility companies present a compelling case for reliable, high-yield dividend income in the coming year, backed by essential infrastructure and evolving demand drivers.

Feb 2, 2026

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AI Model Projects Modest Dip for JPMorgan Shares Over Next Two Months Amid Cost, Regulatory Pressures

An AI-driven analysis suggests JPMorgan Chase stock could see a slight decline to around $295 by mid-April, as the banking giant contends with rising operational costs and regulatory uncertainty, despite strong fundamentals and shareholder returns.

Feb 2, 2026

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Nvidia's AI Dominance and the $3 Trillion Data Center Boom: Why Analysts See Room to Run

As the AI infrastructure race accelerates, Nvidia's relentless innovation cycle and commanding market position point to sustained growth, with data center spending projected to reach trillions annually by 2030.

Feb 2, 2026

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Qatar Launches Historic Offshore Decommissioning, Taps McDermott for Landmark Project

QatarEnergy awards McDermott a pivotal contract to plan the removal of 27 aging offshore platforms, marking the nation's first major step in responsibly retiring legacy oil and gas infrastructure.

Feb 2, 2026

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Robinhood's Triple Play: From Trump Accounts to SpaceX IPO and Tokenization

Robinhood is positioning itself at the center of three major financial shifts: potentially administering new federal savings accounts, vying for a key role in SpaceX's blockbuster IPO, and expanding into tokenized assets. This strategic pivot could redefine the fintech's role from a trading app to a core financial infrastructure player.

Feb 2, 2026

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Norfolk Southern Unveils Major East Coast Rail Corridor, Aiming to Unclog Freight Bottlenecks

Norfolk Southern has inaugurated its new 'East Edge' double-stack corridor, a decades-in-the-making infrastructure project linking Chicago to New England. The move is set to bolster intermodal capacity in the Northeast and could sharpen the railroad's competitive edge and investor appeal.

Feb 2, 2026

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Eastern Bankshares: A Valuation Puzzle Amid Strong Share Price Gains

Eastern Bankshares (EBC) has delivered impressive multi-year returns for shareholders, but a closer look reveals a complex valuation picture. While one model suggests deep undervaluation, traditional metrics paint a different story, leaving investors to weigh competing signals.

Feb 2, 2026

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Nvidia's $100 Billion OpenAI Ambition Hits Pause: Internal Scrutiny Over Deal Scope and Rivalry Fears

Nvidia's landmark plan to invest up to $100 billion in OpenAI has stalled, with executives questioning the deal's structure and OpenAI's financial discipline amid a fiercely competitive AI landscape.

Feb 2, 2026

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Cognyte Software Shares Surge 133% in Three Years, Defying Revenue Growth Concerns

Despite modest revenue growth and lack of profitability, Cognyte Software (NASDAQ: CGNT) has delivered a remarkable 133% return to shareholders over the past three years, highlighting a stark divergence between financial fundamentals and market optimism.

Feb 2, 2026

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Tarabut Bolsters Open Banking Platform with Strategic Acquisition of AI Firm Servable

Bahrain's Tarabut, a regulated open banking platform, acquires AI engineering specialist Servable to embed advanced financial AI capabilities—from risk assessment to fraud detection—directly into its infrastructure for banks and fintechs across the Middle East.

Feb 2, 2026

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Galenica's Five-Year Surge: A 90% Return for Patient Investors

Swiss healthcare group Galenica has delivered robust returns for long-term shareholders, with a total return of 90% over five years, significantly outpacing the broader market. While recent performance has moderated, the stock's journey highlights the value of consistent earnings growth and dividends.

Feb 2, 2026

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Navigating the Downturn: Three Asset Strategies Gaining Traction Amid Market Volatility

As markets face significant pressure, certain portfolios tied to strategic commodities, resilient tech, and innovative crypto infrastructure are showing notable resilience. Analysts point to long-term thematic bets that are weathering the current storm.

Feb 2, 2026

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SM Energy and Civitas Seal $12.8 Billion Merger, Forging a U.S. Shale Powerhouse

The all-stock deal creates a top-tier independent producer focused on the Permian Basin, with Beth McDonald at the helm aiming to unlock significant synergies and shareholder returns.

Feb 2, 2026

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NovaGold's Valuation Puzzle: High Hopes for Donlin Gold Clash with Recent Market Volatility

Shares of NovaGold Resources (TSX:NG) have tumbled roughly 20% in the past week, reigniting debate over the gold developer's premium valuation. While long-term shareholders have seen stellar returns, the recent pullback forces a fresh look at the risks and rewards priced into its ambitious Donlin project.

Feb 2, 2026

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Hilton's Five-Year Surge: How a Hospitality Giant Delivered a 169% Return to Investors

While market volatility tests many sectors, Hilton Worldwide Holdings has charted a remarkable course. Shareholders have seen total returns near 169% over five years, a performance fueled by a return to profitability and strategic execution that outpaced broader market trends.

Feb 2, 2026