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Hims & Hers Bets Big on Super Bowl Ad to Bridge Healthcare Gap and Investor Confidence

In a bold marketing move, telehealth company Hims & Hers is leveraging the Super Bowl's massive audience to spotlight healthcare inequality with its 'Rich People Live Longer' campaign. The push comes as the company expands into advanced diagnostics and treatments, while its stock navigates a significant valuation gap after recent volatility.

Feb 2, 2026

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Huntington Bancshares Completes Cadence Bank Merger, Solidifying Southern Expansion Strategy

Huntington Bancshares has finalized its merger with Cadence Bank, a move that significantly extends its regional footprint into Texas and the Southern U.S. and reshapes its competitive standing.

Feb 2, 2026

From Wheat Pennies to Beanie Babies: The 2026 Collectibles That Have Lost Their Luster

Once-coveted items, from vintage vinyl to limited-edition toys, are now gathering dust in attics and failing to sell online as market saturation and shifting tastes redefine what's truly collectible.

Feb 2, 2026

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Palantir's Q4 Earnings: High Stakes for the AI Giant Amid Market Skepticism

Palantir Technologies prepares to report Q4 2025 earnings after the bell, with Wall Street eyeing $1.33 billion in revenue and $0.23 EPS. The stock's recent 17.5% slump underscores investor anxiety over its premium valuation and the sustainability of its explosive commercial growth.

Feb 2, 2026

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Crypto Markets See Broad Sell-Off: CoinDesk 20 Index Plunges 9.3% as Ethereum Leads Decline

The CoinDesk 20 Index, a key benchmark for the digital asset market, fell sharply over the weekend, with every constituent in the red. Ethereum's 13.9% drop was a primary driver of the downturn.

Feb 2, 2026

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Las Vegas Sands Stock: Analysts See Value Despite Macau Headwinds and Market Underperformance

While Las Vegas Sands shares have struggled to keep pace with the broader market, a majority of Wall Street analysts maintain a constructive outlook, betting on a recovery in Macau and the company's long-term integrated resort model.

Feb 2, 2026

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American Express Rides High on Luxury Spending Surge, CEO Criticizes Proposed Rate Caps

American Express reports a significant 15% year-over-year jump in cardholder spending at luxury merchants in Q4, as the premium card network doubles down on its affluent customer base and weighs in on political debates over credit card interest rates.

Feb 2, 2026

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Kalmar Forges AI Alliance with Tata Consultancy, Betting on Digital Overhaul to Power Future Growth

Finnish cargo handling giant Kalmar Oyj partners with Tata Consultancy Services to build an AI-powered digital core, aiming to boost operational efficiency and solidify its long-term service offerings in the global ports sector.

Feb 2, 2026

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Fact Check: Trump's Tariff Triumph Narrative Collides With Economic Data

An analysis of President Trump's recent op-ed claims reveals significant discrepancies between his portrayal of tariff success and official trade figures, price impact studies, and the nuanced reality of their implementation.

Feb 2, 2026

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Beyond the Hype: Four Forces Shaping Crypto Prediction Markets in 2026

As crypto prediction markets surge past $6B in weekly volume, a new phase of growth beckons. Driven by institutional interest, regulatory evolution, and AI integration, these platforms are poised to redefine speculative finance.

Feb 2, 2026

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From Stablecoin Giant to Treasury Titan: Tether Emerges as a Major Force in U.S. Debt and Gold Markets

Tether, the company behind the world's dominant stablecoin, has quietly built a balance sheet rivaling major financial institutions, amassing vast holdings of U.S. Treasury debt and gold. Its explosive growth is reshaping its role in traditional finance and drawing regulatory scrutiny.

Feb 2, 2026

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Aptiv Stock: Analysts See Significant Upside Despite Near-Term Headwinds

While Aptiv shares have cooled off in 2026 after a strong run, Wall Street remains overwhelmingly bullish, with price targets suggesting potential gains of over 30% from current levels.

Feb 2, 2026

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Tech or Bust: Independent Grocers Told to Embrace Digital Shift or Risk Fading Away

At the NGA Show, industry leaders issued a stark warning: community ties alone won't save local grocers from being outpaced by tech-savvy giants and shifting consumer habits. A clear digital roadmap is now non-negotiable for survival.

Feb 2, 2026

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IAB Launches 'Project Eidos' to Standardize Media Measurement, Tackle AI's 'Black Box' Problem

A new IAB initiative aims to overhaul fragmented marketing measurement with interoperable standards, as a report warns AI could entrench opaque decision-making despite promising billions in unlocked value.

Feb 2, 2026

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Healthcare Bankruptcies Dip in 2025, Yet Sector Braces for Looming Fiscal Storm

A new report shows a 21% year-over-year decline in healthcare bankruptcy filings, offering a glimmer of relief. However, experts warn that deep-seated pressures from Medicaid cuts, policy shifts, and rising operational costs threaten to undermine the sector's fragile stability in the coming years.

Feb 2, 2026

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Subway Franchisee Files for Chapter 11, Blames Merchant Cash Advance Lenders for 'Improper' Revenue Seizure

MTF Enterprises, operator of 43 Subway locations, enters bankruptcy protection, alleging that aggressive lending practices crippled its finances. The case highlights growing tensions within the franchise model and the risks of alternative small-business financing.

Feb 2, 2026

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Wells Fargo CEO's Pay Soars to $40 Million as Bank Emerges from Regulatory Shadow

Wells Fargo's board has approved a 28% compensation increase for CEO Charlie Scharf, bringing his total package to $40 million for the past year. The move comes as the bank, under Scharf's leadership since 2019, has recently shed major regulatory penalties stemming from its fake accounts scandal.

Feb 2, 2026

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Warsh Nomination Sends Shockwaves Through Precious Metals Market

President Trump's selection of Kevin Warsh to lead the Federal Reserve has bolstered the dollar and triggered a sharp sell-off in gold and silver, raising questions about the future of the metals trade amid shifting monetary policy expectations.

Feb 2, 2026

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From Hurricanes to Sentiment: Wintermute Predicts Crypto Prediction Markets Will Upend Insurance by 2026

A new report from crypto market maker Wintermute Ventures forecasts a seismic shift, arguing that blockchain-based prediction markets will begin displacing traditional insurance by making hyper-specific risks tradable. The firm outlines a future where decentralized infrastructure becomes the new clearing layer for a programmable global economy.

Feb 2, 2026

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Hess Midstream Charts Course for Cash Flow Surge as Major Infrastructure Build Nears Completion

Hess Midstream Partners LP (HESM) signals a pivotal shift towards robust free cash flow generation, forecasting a 40% drop in capital expenditures for 2026 as its core system build-out concludes. Despite near-term weather headwinds, strong minimum volume commitments underpin financial targets through 2028.

Feb 2, 2026