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Alliance Resource Partners Beats Profit Expectations Amid Coal Market Transition, Eyes Growth in Royalties

Alliance Resource Partners (ARLP) posted a significant jump in fourth-quarter profit, driven by cost controls and investment gains, even as coal revenue softened. The partnership issued 2026 guidance pointing to robust contract coverage and a growing oil & gas royalty segment, while navigating challenges at a key Appalachian mine.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Fidelity's Rising Rates ETF: A Contrarian Hedge for a Shifting Macro Landscape

As the Federal Reserve holds rates steady, defying early-year cut expectations, investors are weighing tools for a potential policy pivot. The Fidelity Dividend ETF for Rising Rates (FDRR) offers a unique, tech-infused strategy designed to navigate—and potentially profit from—a higher-rate environment.

Feb 2, 2026

World

IMF Sounds Alarm on Bahrain's Fiscal Trajectory, Urges Swift Action to Curb Soaring Debt

The International Monetary Fund has issued a stark warning to Bahrain, stating the kingdom must urgently implement further fiscal reforms as its budget deficit hits 11% of GDP and public debt climbs to 134% of economic output.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

CapWealth Makes Bold Bet on Lumen Technologies with $10 Million Share Purchase

Investment firm CapWealth Advisors has significantly increased its stake in telecom provider Lumen Technologies, signaling confidence amid the company's strategic pivot towards enterprise and AI infrastructure.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Fund Trims Stake in High-Flying InterDigital After 80% Surge, Citing Portfolio Management

Capital Management Corp has partially cashed in on InterDigital's stellar year, selling a portion of its holdings in the wireless tech licensor. The move is seen as prudent portfolio rebalancing rather than a loss of faith in the company's 5G and AI-driven growth story.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Metropolitan Capital Bank & Trust Becomes First U.S. Bank Failure of 2026, Assets Acquired by Detroit-Based First Independence

Regulators closed Chicago's Metropolitan Capital Bank & Trust on Friday, marking the first U.S. bank failure this year. The FDIC facilitated a swift sale of most assets and deposits to Detroit's First Independence Bank, ensuring no depositor losses.

Feb 2, 2026

The Garden State's Gilded Threshold: What It Really Takes to Be 'Upper Class' in New Jersey

While New Jersey boasts some of the nation's highest incomes, achieving 'upper class' status requires navigating a complex landscape of soaring costs and competing definitions. We break down the numbers and what they mean for residents.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Chicago's Downtown Core Faces Unprecedented Office Vacancy Crisis, Raising Economic Alarm

Chicago's downtown office vacancy rate soared to a historic 28.2% at the close of 2025, more than double pre-pandemic levels, as remote work trends and business climate concerns drive a 14th consecutive quarter of record vacancies. Analysts warn of a deepening economic spiral with implications for city services and residents.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Secondary Watch Market Shows Signs of Recovery, But Gains Remain Concentrated Among Top Brands

After a prolonged downturn, the pre-owned watch market saw a modest rebound in late 2025, driven largely by Patek Philippe and Rolex. However, a new report reveals a stark divide, with most brands still struggling with value retention as consumers pivot towards pragmatic purchases.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Binance Commits $1 Billion to Bitcoin as Market Tumbles, Kicks Off with $100 Million Purchase

Amid a sharp crypto market downturn, Binance has begun converting $1 billion into Bitcoin for its SAFU insurance fund, starting with a $100 million buy. The move comes as Bitcoin's plunge below $80,000 leaves many ETF investors underwater and reignites debate over the causes of October's market crash.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

The Great Metals Meltdown: How a Year-Long Rally in Gold and Silver Crashed in a Single Day

A speculative frenzy fueled by geopolitical tensions and dollar fears met its abrupt end last Friday, triggering the worst single-day plunge in silver since 1980 and a massive gold sell-off. Analysts point to leveraged bets and a shifting Fed outlook as key catalysts for the historic crash.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Crypto Market Nears Potential Bottom Despite Bitmine's $6.6B Ethereum Paper Loss, Says Tom Lee

Fundstrat's Tom Lee suggests the brutal crypto sell-off may be nearing its end, even as his firm Bitmine faces staggering paper losses on its massive Ethereum bet. The call comes amid a wider debate on the health of digital asset treasuries.

Feb 2, 2026

Sanofi's Long-Delayed Rare Disease Drug Shows Promise for Neurological Gaucher, Falters in Fabry

After a decade of development and multiple clinical setbacks, Sanofi's venglustat has met its primary goal in a Phase 3 trial for Type 3 Gaucher disease, offering new hope for neurological symptoms. The drug, however, failed a separate late-stage study for Fabry disease.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Frost Bank Charts Independent Course as Texas Banking Landscape Consolidates

Amid a flurry of bank mergers and acquisitions reshaping Texas, San Antonio-based Frost Bank is doubling down on its organic growth strategy. CEO Phil Green asserts the bank has "zero interest" in M&A, positioning itself to win customers dislocated by industry upheaval.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Crypto Funds Bleed $1.7 Billion as Hawkish Fed Fears Trigger Market Retreat

Digital asset investment products have recorded a second straight week of heavy outflows, with U.S.-listed funds leading the sell-off. Analysts point to market jitters over a potential policy shift at the Federal Reserve following a key nomination by President Trump.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Abbott Labs: A Dividend King on Sale? Why Long-Term Investors Are Eyeing the Dip

Despite a post-earnings slump and near 52-week lows, Abbott Laboratories' resilient medical device unit, strategic expansion in diabetes care, and a landmark acquisition in cancer diagnostics paint a promising long-term picture for this Dividend Aristocrat.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Spider Silk Meets Selvedge: AMSilk's Biotech Breakthrough Weaves Into Luxury Denim

German biotech firm AMSilk partners with Italian mill Pure Denim to launch a new category of high-performance, sustainable denim infused with lab-grown spider silk proteins, targeting the luxury market with enhanced comfort and eco-credentials.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Market Jitters: Three Altcoins on Liquidation Watch as February Trading Kicks Off

Heightened volatility and extreme fear grip the crypto market, setting the stage for potential mass liquidations in SOL, HYPE, and TRX. Traders on both sides of the fence are bracing for impact.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

End of an Era: Eddie Bauer, 106-Year-Old Outdoor Pioneer, to Shutter All North American Stores

The iconic outdoor apparel brand Eddie Bauer is preparing to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and close its physical stores across the U.S. and Canada, marking a decisive shift to a digital-first future while retaining some international retail presence.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Tenet Reclaims Full Control of Conifer as CommonSpirit Exits Stake, Eyes AI Expansion

Tenet Healthcare has regained complete ownership of its revenue cycle management subsidiary Conifer, buying out CommonSpirit Health's minority stake in a deal valued at nearly $2.7 billion. The move signals Tenet's renewed commitment to the business and plans for significant AI investment.

Feb 2, 2026