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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

Business

Jumia's Stock Soars 244% in a Year, Defying Revenue Dip as Investors Bet on African E-Commerce Future

Jumia Technologies' shares have skyrocketed over 244% in the past year, a stunning rally that appears disconnected from its recent financial performance. This surge highlights the complex dynamics of growth investing in emerging markets.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Consumer Campaign Targets Hannaford's Pricing and Practices, Yet Shoppers Show Limited Awareness

A months-long advocacy campaign criticizing Hannaford's pricing and animal welfare policies has gained little traction among Maine shoppers, many of whom remain loyal to the dominant grocer despite concerns over affordability.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Who Really Controls Krona Public Real Estate? A Look Inside the Shareholder Registry

While individual investors hold a significant 32% stake in Krona Public Real Estate AB (FRA:927), effective control rests with public companies, which command a 40% ownership bloc. This concentration of power raises questions about corporate governance and future strategy for the Swedish property firm.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Fed Chair Contender Kevin Warsh Faces Defining Test: Preserving Central Bank Independence Amid Political Pressure

As speculation mounts over the next Federal Reserve leadership, top economists point to Kevin Warsh's crisis-era experience as a strength, but warn his legacy will hinge on a single, monumental challenge: shielding interest-rate policy from political influence.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Microsoft Shares Tumble as AI Spending Fails to Meet Lofty Investor Expectations

Despite posting strong quarterly earnings, Microsoft's stock suffered its worst single-day drop in years as Wall Street focused on soaring capital expenditures and a slight deceleration in cloud revenue growth, highlighting the intense pressure on tech giants to deliver immediate AI payoffs.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

San Antonio's Housing Market Stalls as Sellers Retreat, Listings Plunge 20%

New home listings in the San Antonio metro area fell sharply in December, the steepest decline among major U.S. cities, as a growing imbalance between sellers and buyers prompts homeowners to stay put.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

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

From Alley to Empire: Three Decades On, New York's Tech Scene Has Outgrown Its Moniker

A recent anniversary event for 'Silicon Alley' highlighted how New York's technology sector has evolved from a concentrated downtown community into a vast, decentralized force spanning finance, AI, and e-commerce.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Brent Crude Eyes $95 as Technical Pattern Signals Potential Reversal

After a prolonged correction, Brent crude oil is showing signs of a potential trend reversal, with a forming double bottom pattern pointing toward a technical target near $95 per barrel. The shift comes amid a tightening physical market and simmering geopolitical risks.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Disney Parks Power Record Q1 Revenue Amid CEO Search, While Rising Costs Pressure Profits

Disney's theme parks and cruise lines delivered a historic $10 billion quarter, driving overall revenue past expectations. However, surging costs across its media and sports divisions squeezed profits as the entertainment giant nears a decision on its next chief executive.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Ripple Secures Full EU Electronic Money License, Cementing European Ambitions

Ripple has obtained a full Electronic Money Institution (EMI) license from Luxembourg's CSSF, granting it passporting rights across the European Union. This marks a significant regulatory milestone following recent UK approval and a period of aggressive fundraising and acquisitions.

Feb 2, 2026

US

Congress Returns to Washington in Race Against Clock to Avert Government Shutdown

Lawmakers reconvene Monday as House GOP leadership pushes for rapid passage of a stopgap funding bill to prevent a prolonged partial government shutdown, with tensions high over border security provisions.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Raymond James Doubles Down: AI Tool and Acquisition Fuel Advisor-Centric Growth Strategy

Raymond James Financial bolsters its wealth management platform with the acquisition of Clark Capital Management and the launch of a proprietary AI operations agent, aiming to enhance scale and advisor productivity amid fierce industry competition.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

FreightWaves-Ryder Report: Capacity Tightens as 2026 Logistics Landscape Takes Shape

The latest collaborative industry analysis from FreightWaves and Ryder details shifting dynamics in trucking, maritime, and intermodal sectors, offering a data-driven forecast for the pivotal first quarter of 2026.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

American Airlines to Compensate Crews After Winter Storm Strandings, Amid Union Pressure

American Airlines begins compensating flight attendants left without accommodations during Winter Storm Fern, as the union accuses management of contract violations and calls for accountability.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Cargojet's Five-Year Slump Tests Investor Patience Despite Recent Gains

A 16% quarterly bounce offers little solace for Cargojet Inc. shareholders, who have watched the stock plummet 57% over five years. While fundamentals show glimmers of strength, the air freight carrier's long-term trajectory remains a pressing concern for the market.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Equities Poised for Steady Run Through Mid-2026 as Rally Broadens Beyond Megacaps

A combination of moderating inflation and resilient corporate earnings is setting the stage for sustained stability in stock markets, with the recent rally now encompassing small-caps, value stocks, and multiple sectors.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Deckers Brands Posts Strong Q3 Growth Led by HOKA's Surge, UGG Steady

Footwear giant Deckers Brands announced a 7.1% rise in Q3 FY26 net sales to $1.95 billion, driven by explosive growth from its HOKA running brand and solid gains from UGG, despite a challenging retail environment.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Amazon's Satellite Ambitions Hit Launch Delays, Seeks FCC Deadline Extension for Kuiper Constellation

Citing a global rocket shortage and industry-wide bottlenecks, Amazon has formally requested the FCC to push back a key deployment deadline for its Kuiper satellite internet constellation by two years, highlighting the logistical challenges of competing with SpaceX's Starlink.

Feb 2, 2026