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Exxon Mobil's Q4 Beat Fueled by Permian, Guyana Output; But Is the Stock Still a Buy?

Exxon Mobil's fourth-quarter results surpassed expectations, driven by record production in the Permian Basin and Guyana alongside significant cost savings. While the strong performance has propelled the stock higher, analysts are divided on whether its current valuation fully prices in future growth or exposes investors to downside risk.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Coeur Mining Clears Final Hurdle for New Gold Acquisition, Eyes North American Expansion

The Supreme Court of British Columbia has granted final approval for Coeur Mining's acquisition of New Gold, moving the deal into its final regulatory phase. The transaction, poised to significantly expand Coeur's precious metals footprint, advances as the miner's stock shows considerable strength over the past year.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

ORIX Corp's Valuation Puzzle: Short-Term Volatility Masks Strong Long-Term Momentum

Shares of Japanese financial giant ORIX (TSE:8591) have shown mixed short-term performance, yet a deeper look reveals robust 90-day and one-year returns. With the stock trading at ¥4,627, analysts debate whether the market is overlooking intrinsic value or correctly pricing future growth amid a global shift towards alternative capital.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Via Transportation's Stock Slump: A Buying Opportunity or a Value Trap?

Via Transportation's shares have tumbled over 14% in the past month, trading near $23.25. While a discounted cash flow model suggests significant undervaluation, its price-to-sales ratio tells a more cautious story. Investors are left weighing aggressive growth projections against current market skepticism.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Analysts Recalibrate CareCloud Outlook: What's Behind the Revised Price Target?

A significant reset in CareCloud's (CCLD) price target by analysts is prompting a fresh look at the healthcare IT firm's risk-reward profile. This shift reflects evolving perspectives on the company's trajectory and market position. We examine the catalysts for this change and its implications for investors.

Feb 2, 2026

White House Convenes Crypto and Banking Leaders Amid Market Turmoil

Senior executives from the cryptocurrency and traditional banking sectors are set to meet with White House officials this week, as policymakers seek to bridge a critical divide over stablecoin regulations following a sharp market downturn.

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

Super Bowl Stock Market Superstition: Why Your Portfolio Shouldn't Bet on the Seahawks

The so-called 'Super Bowl Indicator' correctly predicted a market rise after last year's NFC win, but a deeper look at the data reveals it's little more than a coin toss—and a cautionary tale about spurious correlations in finance.

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

Business

Crypto's Pivotal Week: Earnings Reports and U.S. Jobs Data Take Center Stage

A critical week ahead for crypto markets as major corporate earnings coincide with key U.S. employment data, setting the tone for digital asset sentiment amidst a shifting macroeconomic landscape.

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

World

Sistine Chapel's Iconic 'Last Judgment' to Be Veiled During Major Restoration

As Michelangelo's monumental fresco undergoes its first restoration in three decades, visitors to the Vatican will view a high-definition reproduction while conservators work to revive the masterpiece's original brilliance.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

AI Tokens Tumble in Market Rout, But Development Pipeline Shows Resilience

A broad crypto market sell-off has dragged AI-linked tokens to one of their steepest weekly declines in recent memory, erasing billions in value. Despite the price pain, key infrastructure projects in the decentralized AI and agent ecosystem continue to advance.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

MicroStrategy's Massive Bitcoin Bet Briefly Turns Red as It Continues $56 Billion Accumulation

The enterprise software firm's unprecedented Bitcoin treasury position fell below its average cost basis over the weekend, marking a rare paper loss event, even as the company continues its aggressive acquisition strategy.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Alphabet's $110 Billion Bet on Waymo Signals a Strategic Pivot Beyond 'Other Bets'

Alphabet's planned $13 billion investment in Waymo, valuing the self-driving unit at $110 billion, challenges the long-held view of its moonshot projects as mere financial drains and positions autonomous driving as a core future asset.

Feb 2, 2026

World

Wisconsin's Shuttered Kewaunee Nuclear Plant Eyes a New Energy Future

An international nuclear services firm moves forward with plans to seek regulatory approval for new power generation at the long-closed Kewaunee site, potentially revitalizing a key piece of Wisconsin's energy infrastructure.

Feb 2, 2026

Business

Buffett's 2016 Bets: A Decade Later, Apple Outshines Even Berkshire Hathaway

A retrospective analysis reveals the staggering returns from Warren Buffett's key 2016 investments, with a stake in Apple vastly outperforming his own conglomerate and the broader S&P 500 index over ten years.

Feb 2, 2026