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From Motor City to Ghost Town: Joe Rogan and Bernie Sanders Decry Detroit's Industrial Collapse

Podcaster Joe Rogan and Senator Bernie Sanders dissect the stark decline of Detroit's auto industry on a recent episode, highlighting abandoned factories, job offshoring, and a city where homes can sell for pennies. The conversation underscores the human cost of deindustrialization and the fierce global competition now facing American automakers.

Feb 2, 2026

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Alibaba Bets Big on AI: A ¥30 Billion Push for Qwen and Homegrown Chips Aims to Redefine Its Future

Alibaba Group is making a massive, multi-billion yuan bet to integrate its Qwen AI assistant across its ecosystem and develop its own AI chips, signaling a strategic pivot to reduce foreign dependency and deepen user engagement amid intense competition.

Feb 2, 2026

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Conagra Bets Big on Protein with New MEGA Breakfast Bowls, But Can It Revive Investor Appetite?

Conagra Brands launches its protein-packed Banquet MEGA Breakfast Bowls, a direct challenge to rivals in the frozen aisle. While the move aligns with consumer trends, analysts question if it's enough to offset broader financial pressures facing the packaged food giant.

Feb 2, 2026

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JPMorgan Boosts Celsius Target on PepsiCo Deal Momentum, Sees Alani Nu as Growth Engine

JPMorgan raises its price target for Celsius Holdings (CELH) to $77, citing upside potential from its deepening PepsiCo partnership and the expanding distribution of its Alani Nu brand ahead of Q4 earnings.

Feb 2, 2026

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Gymshark Founder Ben Francis on Billionaire Status: 'It's Just a Number on Paper'

From delivering pizzas to building a global sportswear empire, Ben Francis's journey to a $1.4 billion net worth is a modern business fable. Yet, in a candid podcast interview, the Gymshark CEO argues that equating self-worth with wealth is a 'wildly unproductive way to live,' offering a rare glimpse into the mindset behind the paper fortune.

Feb 2, 2026

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UiPath: A Beaten-Down Leader in the Next Wave of AI Poised for a Turnaround

Despite a steep share price decline, UiPath is carving out a dominant position in the burgeoning 'agentic AI' market, which promises to automate complex workflows. Strong customer loyalty and improving profitability suggest the automation software provider may be undervalued ahead of a projected industry explosion.

Feb 2, 2026

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ExxonMobil Posts Record 2025 Results, Cementing Its Dominance in the Oil Sector

The energy giant reported industry-leading earnings and cash flow, driven by record production and deep cost cuts, while returning billions to shareholders and outlining an ambitious growth plan through 2030.

Feb 2, 2026

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U.S. Launches $12 Billion 'Project Vault' to Counter China's Rare Earth Dominance

The White House has confirmed the launch of a major strategic initiative to stockpile rare earth elements, aiming to reduce American dependence on China for the critical minerals used in defense tech and consumer electronics.

Feb 2, 2026

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Fortinet Upgraded to Buy as Analysts See Strong Q4 Tailwinds from Tax Breaks and Sales Execution

Rosenblatt Securities raised its rating on cybersecurity firm Fortinet ahead of its Q4 earnings, citing a favorable hardware refresh cycle, effective sales strategies, and supportive tax incentives as key growth drivers.

Feb 2, 2026

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Nextpower Inc. Surpasses Expectations, Fueling Analyst Optimism and Higher Price Targets

The renewable energy firm's latest quarterly results, described as a 'beat and raise,' have prompted major banks to lift their valuations, signaling strong confidence in its growth trajectory within the clean energy sector.

Feb 2, 2026

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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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LGI Homes Bets on Solar and Upgrades with New California Community Launch

Homebuilder LGI Homes is testing a higher-specification housing model with the launch of its Monte Vista community in Modesto, California. The new single-story homes come with significant included upgrades and integrated solar energy systems, signaling a strategic shift towards energy efficiency and long-term cost-conscious buyers.

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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Exodus Movement Maintains Debt-Free Stance as Product Suite Grows, Despite Analyst Target Cut

The cryptocurrency wallet provider Exodus Movement reports disciplined capital management with a debt-free balance sheet and 1.5 million monthly users, even as BTIG trims its price target citing cautious volume outlook.

Feb 2, 2026

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Goldman Sachs CEO Signals Strategic Hiring Slowdown Amid Efficiency Push

Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon, while optimistic on global markets, forecasts a deliberate deceleration in talent acquisition for 2026 as the bank sharpens its focus on operational efficiency and strategic resource allocation.

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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Cotton Inc. Bets on Unified Marketing Strategy, Appoints First CMO to Counter Synthetics

Facing stiff competition from synthetic fibers, the cotton industry's leading research and promotion body has created a chief marketing officer role and merged its marketing teams to drive demand across the entire supply chain.

Feb 2, 2026

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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

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Fifth Third Completes Comerica Merger, Cementing Status as Top 10 U.S. Bank

The finalized merger between Cincinnati-based Fifth Third and Dallas's Comerica creates a banking giant with nearly $300 billion in assets, dramatically expanding its footprint in the nation's fastest-growing markets.

Feb 2, 2026

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Canfor Insiders Show Confidence with Sustained Share Purchases Over Past Year

Insiders at Canadian forestry giant Canfor Corporation have been net buyers of the company's shares over the last twelve months, with President Susan Yurkovich leading the activity. The trend signals internal optimism as key executives invest personal capital even above current trading prices.

Feb 2, 2026