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Beyond the Hype: TSMC's Foundry Dominance Positions It as a Cornerstone of the AI Boom

As the AI arms race fuels unprecedented demand for computing power, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company emerges as a critical, albeit often overlooked, beneficiary. Its role as the world's primary advanced chipmaker offers investors a unique conduit to the trend, amidst both soaring growth projections and persistent geopolitical considerations.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

PayPal Names Enrique Lores as CEO, David Dorman as Independent Chair in Leadership Overhaul

PayPal Holdings Inc. announces a significant leadership transition, appointing Enrique Lores as its new Chief Executive Officer and David Dorman as Independent Board Chairman, aiming to navigate a rapidly evolving digital payments landscape.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Micron's Strategic Bet: How an All-In HBM Push and Global Fab Expansion Are Redefining the Chipmaker

Micron Technology is undergoing a profound transformation, pivoting decisively from consumer memory to become a powerhouse in high-bandwidth memory (HBM) for AI. With its 2024 HBM supply already sold out and massive fab investments in Singapore and Taiwan, the company is staking its future on the insatiable data center demand.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Beyond the High Yield: 5 Monthly Dividend ETFs Built for the Long Haul

In the hunt for income, yield is just the starting point. We analyze five monthly-paying ETFs offering yields above 6%, focusing on the underlying strategy, risk management, and staying power that separates sustainable income from a risky bet.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Spectrum Bets on Service Overhaul Amidst Steep Internet Subscriber Losses

Charter Communications' Spectrum is rolling out a trio of major initiatives—including guaranteed response times and a new hybrid Wi-Fi product—in a bid to stem the loss of hundreds of thousands of internet subscribers, as competition from fixed wireless and fiber intensifies.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

MGIC's Q4 Earnings: Revenue Stalls as Market Headwinds Squeeze Margins

Mortgage insurer MGIC Investment reported flat Q4 revenue, missing Wall Street estimates, as a tough housing market offset stable credit performance. The company's profit met expectations, but rising costs and stagnant growth signal ongoing challenges.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Charlie Munger's Final Lesson: Why the First $100K Is the Toughest Hurdle to Wealth

In one of his last interviews, the late Berkshire Hathaway vice-chairman distilled a lifetime of investing wisdom: getting rich only has to happen once, but the initial climb is the most arduous. We explore the strategies to master that crucial first step.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Tether Enters the Mining Fray: Open-Source OS Aims to Democratize Bitcoin Infrastructure

In a strategic expansion beyond stablecoins, Tether has unveiled an open-source operating system for Bitcoin mining. The move challenges the dominance of proprietary software giants and arrives as the mining industry navigates a complex landscape of compressed margins and intense competition.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Apple Doubles Down on AI Ambitions and Supply Chain Shift in Strategic Moves

Apple's acquisition of AI audio startup Q.ai, a deepened partnership with Google for Gemini AI, and a favorable new manufacturing policy in India signal a concerted push to bolster its AI capabilities and diversify its production footprint, reshaping its growth narrative.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Clearstead Bolsters Family Office Reach with $5.1 Billion Acquisition of Seattle's Clarius Group

The strategic acquisition significantly expands Clearstead's ultra-high-net-worth services and establishes a strong foothold in the competitive Pacific Northwest wealth management market.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Pantera's Dan Morehead Bets on Bitcoin: A Decade of Dominance Over Gold Ahead

At the Ondo Summit in New York, Pantera Capital CEO Dan Morehead and Bitmine Immersion Chairman Tom Lee made a compelling case for Bitcoin's long-term supremacy over traditional assets like gold, citing institutional adoption, regulatory shifts, and its fundamental scarcity.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Moderna's Stock Soars on Cancer Vaccine Data, But Wall Street Remains Cautiously Optimistic

Despite a stellar year-to-date performance fueled by promising clinical trial results, analyst sentiment on Moderna remains tempered, with a consensus 'Hold' rating highlighting the challenges beyond its COVID-19 windfall.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Flexsteel Navigates Tariff Turbulence, Posts Ninth Straight Quarter of Sales Growth

Amidst volatile furniture market conditions, Flexsteel Industries reports a 9% rise in Q2 sales, driven by pricing actions and soft seating demand. While profitability improves, management warns of margin pressure ahead as higher-cost, tariff-laden inventory moves through the system.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Beyond the Blue Chips: Unearthing Small-Cap Value in a Surging 2026 Market

As major indices hit new highs, savvy investors are turning to the small-cap sector for overlooked companies with strong fundamentals. We analyze three such potential hidden gems poised for growth.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Trump Courts China, India for Venezuelan Oil Deals as Global Energy Map Shifts

President Trump signals openness for China and India to purchase Venezuelan crude, marking a potential shift in U.S. sanctions policy and global oil flows, with strategic implications for asphalt supply chains and geopolitical alliances.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Navigating the New Normal: CFOs Adapt to Dollar Volatility and a Shifting Global Order

As the U.S. dollar faces sustained pressure and the post-war 'Pax Americana' era recedes, chief financial officers are recalibrating strategies for higher capital costs and persistent market turbulence. Experts outline a pragmatic playbook for resilience.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

India's Reform Surge: How Trade Pressure Sparked a Regulatory Revamp

Faced with stalled U.S. trade talks and high tariffs, India accelerated domestic reforms and sealed key trade pacts. TS Lombard's Shumita Sharma Deveshwar analyzes whether this momentum can translate into sustained investment.

Feb 3, 2026

World

EU Commissioner Urges "Digital Sovereignty" as Europe Seeks to Reduce Reliance on U.S. Tech Giants

Amid growing geopolitical tensions, EU Financial Services Commissioner Maria Luís Albuquerque has called for Europe to assert control over foundational technologies, highlighting cybersecurity risks and economic vulnerabilities tied to foreign tech dependence.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Vineyards in Peril: Argentina's Storied Wine Industry Confronts Its Most Severe Downturn in 20 Years

Argentina's famed wine sector is grappling with a profound crisis, marked by plummeting domestic sales, declining exports, and financial distress among historic wineries, as shifting global habits and economic pressures converge.

Feb 3, 2026

Business

Rhone Launches 'ReRhone' Resale Platform, Tapping Into Booming Secondhand Market

The performance apparel brand partners with Archive to launch a certified resale program, aiming to extend product lifecycles and meet growing consumer demand for circular fashion.

Feb 3, 2026