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Fatal Shooting At South Carolina State Halts HBCU Basketball Games 

By Robert Hill  Shots were fired on South Carolina State University’s campus, putting a hold on campus activity from Feb. 13 through Feb. 16.  On the night of Feb.12, two men were shot and killed, and an individual was injured on the South Carolina State campus. The tragedy halted campus events, including the MEAC basketball doubleheader […]

Julius Erving Helps Bring ABA Legacy To Prime Video In ‘Soul Power’ Docuseries

Julius Erving’s NBA résumé already includes championships in two leagues, multiple MVP awards and a permanent place among the sport’s all-time greats. Now, the Hall of Famer known worldwide as Dr. J is adding a new title: executive producer. Erving is one of the driving forces behind “Soul Power: The Legend of the American Basketball […]

House Press Gallery Renamed For Frederick Douglass In Bipartisan Tribute

The press gallery overlooking the U.S. House chamber has been renamed in honor of abolitionist and writer Frederick Douglass, marking a rare bipartisan moment on Capitol Hill during an ongoing national debate about race and history. The effort, led by Rep. Byron Donalds, R-Fla., was developed over the past year as he and his staff […]

Black-Owned Restaurants That Will Fancy Your Lover’s Palate On Valentine’s Day

Valentine’s Day transcends traditional gifts of roses and chocolates because it focuses on creating an unforgettable dining experience. We spotlight Black-owned dining spots that serve up romance, blending exceptional culinary skill, rich cultural heritage, and unforgettable flavors for a date night to remember. The list features your suggested restaurants, Tatiana NYC, Brooklyn Chop House, Compère […]

Michael Jackson Estate Tells Sexyy Red To ‘Beat It’ After Disrespectful Sample

The estate of Michael Jackson has condemned rapper Sexyy Red for what it calls the unauthorized use of his classic song “Beat It” in a newly released track. “Michael Jackson’s music is protected by copyright and by a legacy that is carefully managed to honor his artistic vision,” the estate said in a statement to […]

Stefon Diggs Pleads Not Guilty To Assault On His Personal Chef

New England Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs appeared in a Massachusetts courtroom Feb. 13, where he formally entered a not guilty plea to multiple criminal charges. Diggs pleaded not guilty to strangulation and assault charges due to an alleged altercation with his former personal chef. The incident reportedly took place on Dec. 2, 2025, at […]

Chris Paul Retires From Basketball After Being Waived By Toronto Raptors

After announcing before the season that this would be his last, although it did not pan out as he hoped, future NBA Hall of Famer Chris Paul has made it official: he is retiring from basketball after being traded to and then waived by the Toronto Raptors. The All-Star point guard took to his social […]

Love On Your Hair For Valentine’s Day With 5 Of The Best Bask & Lather Co. Products

Valentine’s Day allows people to show affection to others and to focus on self-care, which enhances personal confidence and overall well-being. The founder, Shaina Rainford, established Bask & Lather Co. to provide natural haircare solutions for growth, which attracted a loyal customer base through personal experience and community-driven needs. The misdiagnosis of a scalp condition […]

Skip The Red Roses: Here Are Black-Owned Valentine’s Day Gifts That Slay

The following Valentine’s Day gift guide highlights Black brands and entrepreneurs who offer products and services with Black consumers in mind. The purchase of Black-owned brands during peak shopping periods not only offers gift givers unique and cultural gift options, but also strengthens the economic power among Black-owned businesses that lead innovation in retail products […]

Iyanla Vanzant To Appear At 20th Annual Women Of Power Summit Raw And Unfiltered

The queen of motivational, spiritual, and provocative advice, Iyanla Vanzant, is set to appear at the 2026 Black Enterprise Women of Power Summit, March 11-15, at the Bellagio Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas. Vanzant, best known for hosting OWN’s long-running series “Iyanla: Fix My Life,“ has also authored multiple best-selling books, including “Acts of Faith” […]

Weighing in on Warsh

By Kevin Flanagan Key Takeaways Kevin Warsh’s nomination for Fed Chairman initially reassured bond markets by offering a known, crisis-tested Fed veteran with a reputation as an inflation hawk, reducing uncertainty at a critical juncture for monetary policy. A Warsh-led Fed would likely focus on shrinking the balance sheet and potentially dialing back forward guidance—a […]

Minneapolis Extends Online Learning To Protect Students From ICE

Minneapolis Public Schools will extend its online learning accommodations for students who are scared to attend school in-person amid concerns of federal immigration enforcement activity. According to a statement by Minneapolis Public Schools district officials, teachers will deliver instruction simultaneously to students in classrooms and those participating from home until April 6. The previous deadline […]

Beltline rail movement makes it to MARTA board meeting

MARTA’s monthly board of directors meeting was commandeered by Eastside Beltline rail advocates on Feb. 12 after a recent Atlanta Journal-Constitution revelation that agency leaders quietly stopped work on the project last year.  In March 2025, Mayor Andre Dickens pulled support for the long-standing Eastside trail rail project and changed the location to the Southside […]

Main Management Market Note: February 13, 2026

To learn more about Main Management and how some of our strategies could help you with your investment needs, please contact Darol Ryan, our Head of Sales and National Accounts, at ryan@mainmgt.com. Also check out Main Management CEO Kim Arthur on Twitter and Main Management on LinkedIn. The post Main Management Market Note: February 13, 2026 appeared first on […]

Why top talent is walking away from OpenAI and xAI

AI companies have been hemorrhaging talent the past few weeks. Half of xAI’s founding team has left the company — some on their own, others through “restructuring” — while OpenAI is facing its own shakeups, from the disbanding of its mission alignment team to the firing of a policy exec who opposed its “adult mode” feature.  Watch as TechCrunch’s Equity podcast hosts Kirsten Korosec, Anthony […]

BATT Charges Ahead as Storage Steals the Spotlight

As of Friday, February 13, the Amplify Lithium & Battery Technology ETF (BATT) has jumped 14.5% year-to-date, according to YCharts. It holds a slight edge over the Global X Lithium & Battery Tech ETF (LIT), which is up 10.94% in the same period.  By comparison, the more pure-play mining-focused entrants are trailing BATT’s diversified approach. […]

Inside the Consumer Price Index: January 2026

Inflation affects everything from grocery bills to rent, making the Consumer Price Index one of the most closely watched economic indicators. What does inflation mean at the micro level — specifically to your household? The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) divides all expenditures into eight categories and assigns a relative size to each. The pie chart below […]

Toyota Trailblazer Monica Womack To Share Leadership Lessons At Women Of Power Summit

Monica Denise Womack, an esteemed speaker for BLACK ENTERPRISE‘s 2026 Women of Power Summit, is driving strategic growth for a globally renowned car manufacturer. As a pioneer in manufacturing, Womack serves as general manager of Business & Community Engagement for Toyota Motor North America, Inc. Through her sharp leadership and eye for team operations, Womack […]

Think The ‘Barbz’ Can Get The SAVE Act Passed? Nicki Minaj Thinks So

New MAGA member Nicki Minaj is rallying what’s left of her Barbz squad to put pressure on U.S. senators to pass the SAVE America Act, which some lawmakers aren’t fans of.  In an odd video posted on X, Minaj asked her fans for help in securing senators’ support for the SAVE Act, which was voted […]

Notorious Squatter Tamieka Goode Moves Back In During 90-Day Sentence Appeal

In January, a court found Tamieka Goode guilty of trespassing and breaking and entering after being accused of squatting at a multi-million dollar home in Bethesda, MD, and sentenced to a 90 days in jail. After being released on bond to appeal the sentence, a video has revealed that she has re-entered that $2.3 million house, much to […]

Montell Jordan Feels ‘Fantastic’ After Beating Second Cancer Diagnosis

Montell Jordan is celebrating a powerful milestone after defeating cancer for the second time, revealing he received the life-changing news on Christmas Day. The “This Is How We Do It” singer recently opened up alongside his wife, Kristin Jordan, about overcoming a second battle with prostate cancer, People reports. After initially recovering from stage 1 […]

Kimora Lee Simmons Refuses To Leave $25M Mansion Ex Purchased With Stolen 1MDB Funds

Kimora Lee Simmons is being put on the radar over a lavish $25 million Beverly Hills mansion she’s reportedly refusing to leave, despite her ex-husband’s admission to buying the property with funds stolen from a Malaysian sovereign wealth fund, 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB). The former runway model, turned Baby Phat founder and reality TV star, […]

Fast Recognition for This Gold Income ETF

In any given year, hundreds of new ETFs come to market. One fund that stood out in 2025 is the NEOS Gold High Income ETF (IAUI), which debuted last June. IAUI launched amid a torrid gold bull market – one that’s carried over into 2026. It’s not just good timing that’s sent this ETF’s assets […]

Inflation Cools Down: What Does That Mean for Bitcoin’s Macro Positioning

The US economy continues its late-cycle deceleration. January nonfarm payrolls rose 130K (vs 110K consensus), and unemployment edged down to 4.3%. However, revisions matter more: prior months were revised lower by 175K combined. Rolling 3-month average job gains now track 95K versus 220K at the same point last year. Stripping out private healthcare and government, […]

Stars are Aligning for Energy Stocks: How Active Can Help

It’s been a very healthy start to 2026 for energy stocks, and for good reason. A number of factors are coming together to boost their appeal, with data center energy demand and deregulation adding to their case. Of course, while one could simply invest in passive ETFs to get exposure therein, active ETFs may have […]

ACES Positions for $1.4T Grid Upgrade Wave

The ALPS Clean Energy ETF (ACES) stands to benefit from a $1.4 trillion utility infrastructure buildout through 2030 as companies rush to modernize an aging grid struggling to meet rising power demands, according to recent Morningstar research. The investment wave represents roughly double the spending of the previous decade, according to Morningstar. Utilities increased capital […]

Mitigate Concentration Risk in Tech, Energy With RSPT & RSPG

In a market environment fraught with uncertainty, concentration risk should be mitigated when looking for sector-specific exposure. Two optimal moves in the tech and energy sector — the Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight Technology ETF (RSPT) and the Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight Energy ETF (RSPG) — give investors strategic, equally weighted exposure to these […]

James E. Clyburn Breaks Down Black Congressional History In ‘The First Eight’ Conversation

The East Point/College Park Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. is bringing James E. Clyburn, South Carolina’s only Democratic lawmaker, to Atlanta for an intimate conversation around his new book, The First Eight. Fresh off the November 2025 release of The First Eight, Clyburn, the U.S. representative for South Carolina’s 6th Congressional District, […]

Students Sound Alarm About Male Staffer Living Inside Dorm

Students at Spelman College have raised concerns with campus leadership after learning that a male staff member was temporarily housed in an on-campus apartment at the historically all-women’s college. The Student Government Association issued a detailed statement this week expressing discomfort with the assignment of a male faculty member to housing in one of the […]

Floaters May Be Fantastic Alternative to T-Bills

Floating rate notes, colloquially known as floaters, are viewed as a prime fixed income destination when Treasury yields are rising. This is because these bonds are less rate-sensitive by design. But simply because the Federal Reserve is expected to lower interest rates this year, that doesn’t mean the allure of ETFs such as the VanEck […]

Cohere’s $240M year sets stage for IPO

Cohere surpassed $240 million in annual recurring revenue in 2025, highlighting strong enterprise AI demand as the Canadian startup positions itself for a potential IPO amid intensifying competition from OpenAI and Anthropic.

12 Black Doctors Who Made Groundbreaking Contributions To Medicine

Although Black doctors faced systematic exclusion from numerous American healthcare institutions, they have played a crucial role in medical breakthroughs that transformed the field. Black doctors and their medical innovations elevated surgical procedures, approaches to cancer treatment and public health policies created life-saving standards that modern medicine continues to use. The legacies of these physicians […]

President Trump Pardons 5 Former NFL Players, Including Drug-Related Convictions

President Trump has pardoned five former NFL players: Nate Newton, Jamal Lewis, Travis Henry, Joe Klecko, and the late Billy Cannon. White House Pardon Czar, Alice Marie Johnson, took to social media to announce that President Donald Trump had granted clemency to the former football players. “Today, the President granted pardons to five former NFL […]

Active ETF Growth Narrows Gap With Passive

Active ETFs have rapidly closed the gap with passive products, with the number of active exchange-traded funds climbing to 1,531 as of year-end 2024 compared to 1,907 passive funds, according to new data from the Securities and Exchange Commission. The shift marks a turning point for the ETF industry, which has traditionally been dominated by […]

Believe It: Chip Stocks Aren’t as Expensive as Investors Think

Investors well-versed in artificial intelligence (AI) goings on know semiconductors are integral in this equation. That’s one of the reasons why so many advisors and investors embrace Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ) and the Invesco NASDAQ 100 ETF (QQQM). Those ETFs are homes to scores of chip stocks, providing efficient access to a batch AI-tethered names while […]

Typical U.S. Worker Has Less Than $1K Saved For Retirement As Social Security Cuts Loom

Most U.S. workers have independently saved less than $1,000 for retirement, according to a new report. Data from the National Institute on Retirement Security reveal that the typical American worker aged 21 to 64 has just $955 in personal savings. That figure includes people with retirement accounts as well as those without access to employer-sponsored […]

ICE Purchases Georgia Warehouse To Use As Immigrant Detention Center

Federal immigration authorities have purchased a property in Walton County, Georgia, with plans to use it as a large immigration detention center as early as April, CBS Atlanta reports. Up to 10,000 detainees are able to be housed at the facility located less than a mile from Social Circle Elementary School.  City officials say they […]

Music Vet Jazz Young Launches Global Record Label, VRTEXX

Former Def Jam executive and seasoned veteran Jasmine “Jazz” Young has announced the official launch of a new global record label, VRTEXX. The new company, a creative ecosystem, will focus on helping discover and develop global artists from West Africa and the diaspora for international markets, while blending artistry, education, and technology to create global […]

‘Wuthering Heights’ captures what it feels like to fall in love with romance

In an early scene in “Wuthering Heights,” Edgar Linton (Shazad Latif) listens as his ward, Isabella (Alison Oliver) explains, in thorough detail, the plot of William Shakespeare’s “Romeo and Juliet” over tea in the garden. Isabella, who has just read the play for the first time, is completely entranced by the fate of the doomed […]

Some Altcoins Gain Surprising Endorsement

These are tough times in the cryptocurrency space. Bitcoin’s mired in a lengthy slide that’s dragging altcoins to the downside, too. In this environment, weary crypto investors will take good news where they can get it. For market participants holding altcoins or the CoinShares Altcoins ETF (DIME), some positive news arrived courtesy of Goldman Sachs. […]

India Gold Buying Trends Could Signal Upside for This ETF

Experienced gold investors know that when it comes to global demand, few markets are as important to the commodity as India. For one thing, the country is the world’s largest by population. Plus, gold stitches run through the fabric of society there, via both gift-giving and investing. India may be thousands of miles and a […]

Direxion’s Mo Sparks Talks Advisor Education, Leveraged ETFs

Education is a lifelong journey for all of us, but for advisors, it’s especially important. The investing landscape is seemingly always shifting, with ETFs a source of significant investing innovation. Leading asset managers Direxion offer a one stop shop for ETF and investing education with its Direxion Education Center, singularly focused on advisor education.  See […]

Some Employees Actually Like Their Jobs: Forbes Reveals 2026’s Top Workplaces

The results are in. Forbes has released its 2026 list of America’s Best Large Employers. It’s the moment when companies earn bragging rights and fresh leverage, and when job seekers scan the rankings to size up where they might find their best fit.  Forbes partnered with market research firm Statista to survey over 217,000 employees. […]

Poll: Americans’ Optimism Hits New Low As Pessimism About The Future Grows

A new poll shows Americans’ optimism about the future has dropped to a record low, underscoring the growing feeling of doom across the country in recent years. A new Gallup poll found that in 2025, just 59% of Americans gave positive ratings when asked how they expect their lives to be in five years, the […]

Atlanta Hawks To Celebrate City’s Diversity With Pre-Game Culture Fest

The second annual Culture Fest by the Atlanta Hawks will take place Feb. 20, when the team hosts the Miami Heat at State Farm Arena. The team announced that the event will be an evening celebrating the African, Caribbean, Hispanic, and Latin communities that play an important role in the city’s rich cultural landscape. The […]

Confluence’s Kaisa Stucke on Asset Allocation, Exchange

Last year, Confluence Investment Management Analyst Kaisa Stucke was interviewed at Exchange. Stucke is member of the Exchange Advisor Council and has played a critical role in the planning of Exchange 2026, happening March 15th–18th in Las Vegas. Confluence’s Approach to Asset Allocation Confluence Investment Management, based in St. Louis, serves institutional and individual clients. […]

Northside Hospital replaces AJC as Peachtree Road Race naming partner

The 57th Peachtree Road Race has a new title sponsor, ending a 49-year naming partnership with The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. The Atlanta Track Club has announced Northside Hospital as its new naming rights partner of the world’s largest 10K race. The Atlanta Track Club is the second-largest running organization in the U.S. The AJC remains the […]

Midtown Alliance plans 4-acre public park in heart of Atlanta

The lot on 14th Street between Peachtree and West Peachtree Streets has been vacant for nearly 40 years. Now, Midtown Alliance is developing the open space into a park shaped by the community’s wish list. At the Museum of Design Atlanta on Jan. 27, community members could provide input on the plan for the future […]

Georgia Quail Hunt brings leaders together around economic development

The Georgia Chamber of Commerce held its annual quail hunt earlier this month, bringing together business leaders and state officials with a shared focus on economic development. The 37th annual Georgia Quail Hunt was held in the Albany area. More than a hunting tradition, the gathering is designed to attract investment, create jobs, and strengthen […]

Groove, grit and grace: The strange spell of D’Angelo’s Voodoo

Michael Eugene Archer, aka D’Angelo, a native of Virginia whose parents and grandfather were pastors, released Voodoo in January 2000, though the album itself feels unmoored from calendars. Its creation stretches back through the latter half of the 90s, a long, deliberate gestation marked by withdrawal rather than acceleration. After Brown Sugar in 1995 reintroduced […]

Georgia faith leaders urge de-escalation and a renewed commitment to peace

For weeks, fear spread across Minneapolis, and its tremors are being felt far beyond that city — including here in Georgia. From our largest cities to our smallest towns, congregations are anxious, families are uneasy, and communities of every faith tradition and political belief sense how close the nation feels to the edge. We speak […]

Prince Hall Masonic Lodge reopens after $10 million makeover

Photo by Kelly Jordan. Photo by Kelly Jordan. Photo by Kelly Jordan. Photo by Kelly Jordan. Photo by Kelly Jordan. Photoo by Kelly Jordan. Photo by Kelly Jordan. Photo by Kelly Jordan. The “Jewel of Auburn Avenue” is officially open for business. On Feb. 11, local leaders held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on the renovated historic […]

Philanthropic leaders at Rotary, Georgia Rivers adventure, Supervillan Monologues at Dad’s

Philanthropic leaders: Atlanta needs audacious economic mobility effort The Rotary Club of Atlanta tackled “the Present and Future of Philanthropy” in Atlanta during the Feb. 9 program. Shan Cooper, a civic leader, moderated the panel, which included Rodney Bullard, CEO of Same House; Milton Little, president and CEO of United Way of Greater Atlanta; and […]

F/m Launches Dual Share Class for TBIL Treasury Fund

F/m Investments has launched the first dual share class structure, allowing investors to access its F/m US TBIL 3-Month Treasury Fund through either an ETF or mutual fund wrapper within the same portfolio, marking a shift in how advisors can deploy strategies across client accounts. The structure addresses a longstanding challenge for advisors: retirement plan […]

Former Georgia Elementary School Teacher Convicted Of Gang-Related Children Murders

A former DeKalb County elementary school teacher has been convicted in connection with the 2016 gang-related shooting deaths of two children. A jury found Michael White guilty on all charges tied to the deaths of siblings Tatiyana Coates, 11, and Daveon Coates, 15. Clayton County District Attorney Tasha Mosley confirmed the verdict to WSB-TV. The […]

Canadian ETF Market Observes Unprecedented Inflows

According to a research report from National Bank Capital Markets (NBCM) Canadian ETFs attracted a record-breaking $22.3 billion in net inflows during January. This figure represents a 32% increase over the previous record set in December 2025 and marks the first time the domestic market has exceeded the $20 billion threshold in a single month. […]

James Marlow of Southface stepping down; Nathan Bessette named interim

The Southface Institute, a nonprofit leader in green building technology and innovation, is undergoing a leadership transition. The board has named Nathan Bessette as interim executive director for the next two years. Bessette has spent nearly six years at Southface, most recently serving as vice president of technical services. After four years as executive director, […]

Copper Demand Dynamics Create Opportunity for Miners

Advisors and investors looking to keep a close eye on the metal markets would be remiss not to be interested in how copper has been doing as of late.  The price of the red metal has continued to approach new record highs, buoyed by a variety of applicable factors. However, given the recent selloff in […]

HGTV Yanks ‘Rehab Addict’ After Star Nicole Curtis Says N-Word While Filming

HGTV has canceled “Rehab Addict” after its star, Nicole Curtis, said the N-word while filming an episode for the series. The network confirmed the show’s cancellation in light of Curtis’s offensive comments. Its partner streamers, HBO Max and Discovery+, have also immediately taken the show off their offerings. In light of the news, HGTV released […]

NYC Cannabis Retailer Launches Accelerator Program To Support Black-Owned Brands

Gotham, the world’s first cannabis concept store, has introduced the Gotham Growth Project (GGP), a business accelerator program designed to support cannabis consumer brands from underserved communities. The initial focus will be on Black-owned businesses operating in New York City. The program provides leaders with hands-on business strategy and mentorship to help them build sustainable […]

JD Vance Encourages U.S. Olympic Athletes To Not ‘Pop Off About Politics’  

After being booed at the 2026 Winter Games in Milan, Vice President JD Vance encouraged athletes representing the United States to stick to winning the gold in their sport and reminded them that they’re not there to “pop off about politics.”  The remarks come after several U.S. Olympians, such as freestyle halfpipe skier Hunter Hess, appeared to […]

To the Moon: Nuclear Energy’s New Frontier

The investment thesis for nuclear energy is often confined to meeting growing electricity demand. However, a new frontier is emerging that could redefine the sector’s growth trajectory: space exploration.  NASA recently announced the successful completion of a cold-flow test campaign for a flight reactor engineering development unit, the first such milestone since the 1960s. Nuclear […]

Points to Consider When Buying an Active Bond ETF

In the world of ETFs, actively managed fixed income is undoubtedly one of the fastest-growing segments. Indeed, the union of the ETF wrapper and bonds breathes fresh life into active management. Count the ALPS/SMITH Core Plus Bond ETF (SMTH) among the ETFs contributing to what’s now a lengthy, sturdy trend. Looking at the particulars, this […]

Trump Deploys Black Celebrity Cameos to Gaslight America On His Racial Record

In an attempt to celebrate Black History Month and beat the racist allegations against him, President Donald Trump posted a montage of videos with him and some Hollywood’s elite that he has worked with over the years, saying “how quickly people forget.”  The video posted on his Truth Social showcased several actors and dignitaries in […]

Snoop Dogg To Appear At First Swansea City Game As Minority Owner

Snoop Dogg became a minority owner of Swansea City, a Welsh soccer team in the Premier League, and will celebrate the team by making an appearance at its home fixture against Preston North End on Feb. 24. The team announced that the popular entertainer will be in town to make his first official visit since […]

Trying to Retire Early? Distributing Ladder ETFs Could Help

For investors looking to save for retirement, building a suitable nest egg isn’t the only roadblock they face. Many investors struggle with choosing when to claim Social Security benefits. This is because the amount of income retirees receive from Social Security depends on the age at which they elect to begin receiving benefits. Yes, waiting […]

State Street Debuts Low-Cost Active Money Market ETF

On Thursday, February 12, State Street Investment Management debuted the State Street Prime Money Market ETF (MMK), the latest fund to join State Street’s growing ETF lineup.  “For decades, State Street Investment Management has delivered cash solutions to many of the world’s most sophisticated institutional investors,” noted State Street Investment Management Chief Business Officer Anna […]

An Active Solution for Blue Chip Growth in 2026

A year ago, the Fidelity Blue Chip Growth ETF (FBCG) was named ETF of the Week. It may be even more relevant today, given the questionable valuations in certain large-cap growth companies. As such, FBCG should be a staple fund in a portfolio for investors looking to maintain their exposure to large-cap growth in 2026. […]

ESG ETFs Show Surprising Resilience Despite Headwinds

The narrative surrounding ESG ETFs in 2025 was one of resilience. While headlines often focus on the backlash against sustainable mandates, the underlying data reveals a more nuanced reality: a dedicated base of indexed ESG investors is keeping the segment afloat. Global Outflows vs. U.S. Passive Stability According to recent Morningstar data, the global sustainable […]

The Reality of Fund Merger Fee Savings

Efficiency and performance — two of the primary metrics that mutual funds and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) strive to optimize in this multibillion-dollar ecosystem. They’re also determine whether funds should merge. That was covered in a recent white paper from the SEC’s Division of Economic and Risk Analysis (DERA). The white paper outlined the effects of […]

Fidelity Enters Active CLO Arena With 2 New ETFs

With the fixed income market flush with uncertainty, yield may be harder to attain. This is where collateralized loan obligations (CLOs) can offer opportunities. Fidelity is entering this arena with the launch of two new, actively managed ETFs: the Fidelity AAA CLO ETF (FAAA) and the Fidelity CLO ETF (FCLO). The CLO market was once […]

Nuveen Acquires Schroders in Cash Acquisition

The asset management landscape saw a shakeup this week as Nuveen Asset Management agreed to an approximately £9.9 billion deal to acquire Schroders. Nuveen, which is responsible for $1.4 trillion in assets under management (AUM), will create a massive shop with £2.5 trillion in AUM, per a press release. See more: How Active Investing Can […]

Siege On The Soil: Black Farmers Forced To Legislate Their Survival Against ‘Old Guard’ Harassment In Colorado

The Black farmers at Freedom Acres Ranch say ongoing racism in Yoder, Colorado, is pushing them toward a political run. In the five years since Courtney “CW” Mallory and Nicole Mallery moved from Texas to Yoder to purchase a 1,000-acre ranch and fight food insecurity, the couple says they have faced relentless harassment from their white neighbors, including doxxing, surveillance, property […]

ETF of the Week: NEOS Russell 2000 High Income ETF (IWMI)

VettaFi’s Head of Research Todd Rosenbluth discussed the NEOS Russell 2000 High Income ETF (IWMI) on this week’s “ETF of the Week” podcast with Chuck Jaffe of “Money Life.” For more news, information, and analysis visit the Tax Efficient Income Content Hub. The post ETF of the Week: NEOS Russell 2000 High Income ETF (IWMI) appeared […]

Inside ’The CEO Club’: Winnie Harlow And Cast Discuss Sisterhood And Business

The CEO Club, a new Amazon Prime docuseries featuring Serena Williams, Winnie Harlow, and five other entrepreneurs, follows the group as they grow their businesses and handle the pressures of running women-led empires. The series offers a refreshing take on women’s relationships, emphasizing solidarity as they navigate the business world while juggling romance and friendship. […]

November 9 Trial Date Set For Migos Rapper’s Alleged Killer

Patrick Xavier Clark, the man accused of killing Migos member Takeoff, has been given a trial date, according to the suspect’s attorney. According to Click2Houston, the 36-year-old will stand trial for his alleged role in the killing of Takeoff, nee Kirsnick Khari Ball, in 2022. Clark’s attorney, Letitia Quinones-Hollins, confirmed the trial date is set […]

Go Bardi! Cardi B Launches New ‘Bronx Born’ Haircare Brand, Grow-Good Beauty

Cardi B is expanding her entrepreneurial bag, with her latest business focused on booty-length hair. The Bronx rapper may be known for her vibrant looks and provocative lyrics, but the former reality star is also an avid business investor. Now, she is stepping into the haircare ring with Grow-Good Beauty. The “Bronx Born” haircare line […]

Cardi B’s Super Bowl Cameo Triggers Betting Dispute And Federal Complaint

Cardi B’s brief on-screen appearance dancing during Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime show has sparked a major dispute in the online prediction-betting world. A formal complaint filed with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) centers on confusion over Cardi B’s role in the halftime show, whether she actually performed or if her brief dancing appearance […]

Black History Will Be Live 365 In All Colorado Public Schools by 2028

A new Colorado law will expand Black history studies in K-12 public schools across the state within two years.  In 2025, Gov. Jared Polis signed the legislation requiring Colorado public schools to incorporate more comprehensive Black history education into their curriculum. CBS Colorado reported that the law builds on existing state standards and aims to […]

Direxion Launches Single-Stock ETFs for ASML, BABA, MRVL, and SOFI

As markets move deeper into the first quarter of 2026, ongoing market uncertainty underscores the need for precision trading tools. Direxion, a pioneer in the leveraged and inverse ETF arena, continues to meet this demand with the launch of four new single-stock ETFs with 2x leverage. The funds build on Direxion’s growing roster of single-stock […]

Tackle Efficient Practice Management With Autocallable ETFs

When it comes to improving practice management, one of the most crucial aspects to consider is operational efficiency. Improving operational efficiency can provide a plethora of different benefits to advisors of all kinds. It can help advisors streamline their workflow and spend more time fostering client relationships. Furthermore, bolstered operational efficiency can translate into stronger return […]

5 Black South Carolina Teens Make Local Boy Scout History

A group of South Carolina teenagers has made history as the largest class of Black Eagle Scouts in the state. The teen scouts from Orangeburg were recently recognized after earning the rank of Eagle Scout. The designation is the highest achievement in Scouts BSA. The milestone represents the largest group of African American Eagle Scouts inducted […]

Angel Reese Joins Undefeated’s Rose BC For Final Playoff Push

After winning a championship with Rose BC in Unrivaled’s inaugural season, Angel Reese has recovered from an injury and will return to the full court 3-on-3 league. According to CBS News, the center will play the rest of the current season with Rose BC, starting Feb. 20 against Hive BC. Reese was not expected to […]

Talking Thematic Index Innovation With VettaFi’s Edmondson

Index innovation nowadays isn’t as much about tracking a market as it is about developing what we’ve come to call “high-precision” outcome-focused benchmarks. In this iteration, passive investing takes cues from active management. It’s a new era for index product development. In the thematic space, for example, we’ve seen index innovation toe the line between market-like […]

Remembering D’Angelo’s Greatest Hits On What Would Be His 53rd Birthday 

Soul singer Michael Eugene Archer, better known as D’Angelo, died Oct. 14, 2026 from pancreatic cancer. Due to his extremely private lifestyle, the event sent shockwaves throughout the music industry and his fanbase. D’Angelo’s impact and influence has always- and continues to remain strong -in modern R&B, hip-hop and soul music four months after D’Angelo’s […]

How Core Bond ETF AVIG Enhances Bond Allocations

If 2026 has offered anything so far, it has been more uncertainty for investors. Especially when it comes to interest rates and fixed income, questions arise about how investors should allocate to bonds. ETFs offer a wide range of opportunities, with plenty of bond strategy innovation. Especially in the core bond space, a fund like […]

Trump Administration Removes Pride Flag From Historic Stonewall National Monument

The Trump administration has taken another step in its broader push against diversity and inclusion efforts, moving to remove a large Pride flag from the historic Stonewall National Monument in New York City. On Feb. 10, Manhattan Borough President Brad Hoylman-Sigal announced on Instagram that the Pride flag had been removed over the Feb. 7 […]

DUSL ETF: Trade the New Industrial Revolution in 2026

Energy was the top performing sector in January, but one potential play traders may want to consider is industrials. More specifically, the Direxion Daily Industrials Bull 3X Shares (DUSL) could present short-term opportunities to capitalize on as the sector exhibits upside. The fund tracks the Industrials Select Sector Index (IXITR), which targets domestic companies in the industrials sector. The […]

Asset Allocation Bi-Weekly – The Great Silver Short Squeeze

Confluence Investment Management offers various asset allocation products which are managed based on “top down,” or macro, analysis. We publish asset allocation thoughts on a bi-weekly basis, updating the report every other Monday, along with an accompanying podcast. Note: There will not be an accompanying podcast to this report. There is perhaps no market force […]

Housing Affordability Takes Center Stage

In recent months, the cost of living has consistently polled as the top issue for American voters, with housing affordability standing out as one of the biggest pressure points. This issue is shaped by a collection of forces — mortgage rates, home prices, household incomes, and inventory — and has increasingly drawn policy attention in […]

Who will own your company’s AI layer? Glean’s CEO explains

Enterprise AI is shifting fast from chatbots that answer questions to systems that actually do the work across an organization. But who will own the AI layer that powers all of it?  Glean, which started as an enterprise search product, has evolved into what it calls an “AI work assistant,” aiming to sit underneath other AI […]

Fannie Lou Hamer’s Presidential Medal Of Freedom Finds Home In Mississippi Museum

The Presidential Medal of Freedom that was posthumously awarded to Fannie Lou Hamer is officially available for public viewing. The award, granted to the late civil and women’s rights activist in January 2025, has found its new home at the Mississippi Civil Rights Museum in Jackson, a part of the Two Mississippis Museum. Her family […]

Evanston, Illinois, Will Give $25K To 44 Black Residents Through Reparations Program

The Reparations Committee in Evanston, Illinois, will begin issuing $25,000 payments to 44 Black residents as part of its ongoing reparations initiative. The payments are meant to help cover housing costs, Evanston official Cynthia Vargas said, and residents will be notified in the coming weeks as the funds are distributed, Fox News reports. According to […]

Regulating The Legacy: Nate Dogg’s Son Calls Out Snoop Over Father’s Masters

Death Row Records’ owner, Snoop Dogg, has been accused of taking the master recordings of the late Nate Dogg; but Nate’s son, Nathaniel Hale Jr., said Snoop claims he does not have the masters. According to The Source, Hale Jr., named after his father, recently appeared on a podcast to say that Nate Dogg’s former collaborator […]

What Advisors Need to Know About the Rapid Rise of Active ETFs

The debate between active and passive investing is entering a new era. According to the Fast-Growing Market of Active ETFs report from the SEC’s Division of Economic and Risk Analysis (DERA), the active ETF has moved from a niche experiment to a dominant force in portfolio construction. “With more than 3600 ETFs holding assets exceeding $10 […]

Reckoner Launches 4 CLO ETFs With Flexible Distribution Options

Reckoner Capital Management, an ETF provider whose product line targets the collateralized loan obligation (CLO) space, is expanding its lineup with four new funds to increase distribution flexibility. Prior to the launch, Reckoner’s two funds, the Reckoner Yield Enhanced AAA CLO ETF (RAAA) and the Reckoner BBB-B CLO ETF (RCLO), targeted those looking to diversify their monthly income […]

Midstream ETFs Outpace S&P 500 as Energy Is Top-Performing Sector

The energy sector has kicked off 2026 with a level of momentum that few anticipated just a couple months ago. As of February 10, energy has cemented its position as the best-performing sector in the S&P 500 year to date. The Energy Select Sector Index (IXE) posted an impressive gain of 19.8% on a total-return […]

Don Lemon Hires Federal Prosecutor Who Refused to Fold To Trump

Don Lemon is ramping up his defense in the criminal case tied to his coverage of an anti-ICE protest at a St. Paul, Minnesota, church last month by hiring a former Minnesota federal prosecutor who recently resigned amid controversy over the investigation into the fatal ICE shooting of Renée Good. On Feb. 10, CNN reported […]

Celebrate 100 Years Of Black History Month With These Events: Week 2

Black History Month is a nationwide movement to both celebrate and learn about the Black culture and achievements of African Americans and Black people across the diaspora. To kickstart the month-long immersion into Black history and the evolution of Black culture, check out BLACK ENTERPRISE’s four-week series on things to do to celebrate 100 years […]

Por Favor! Staunch Lawmakers Demand Federal Purge of Bad Bunny’s ‘Smut’ Performance

After witnessing Bad Bunny’s culturally-infused Super Bowl Halftime show, one Republican lawmaker is calling for an investigation into the performance. Republican Rep. Andy Ogles of Tennessee made his intentions clear on X, as reported by Time. In a lengthy social media rant, he urged a probe into the NFL and the Super Bowl’s broadcasting platform, […]

ETF Prime: Motley Fool Launches Factor ETFs

Bill Mann, chief investment strategist at Motley Fool Asset Management, joined Nate Geraci on this week’s ETF Prime to discuss three factor ETFs launched in December. The firm now offers nine ETFs with over $2.5 billion in assets. Despite 90% of new ETFs launched in 2025 being active, Motley Fool chose systematic index-based strategies for […]

Top Performing Leveraged/Inverse ETFs: 02/08/2026

Top Performing Leveraged/Inverse ETFs Last Week These were last week’s top performing leveraged and inverse ETFs. Note that because of leverage, these kinds of funds can move quickly. Always do your homework. Ticker Name 1 Week Return (ETHD ) ProShares UltraShort Ether ETF 47.24% (KOLD C+) ProShares UltraShort Bloomberg Natural Gas 34.24% (SMCX C+) Defiance Daily Target 2X […]

Bull vs. Bear: Are AI ETFs the Best Way to Play the Megatrend?

TMX VettaFi writers Ben Hernandez and DJ Shaw delved into the world of crypto ETFs in the last Bull vs. Bear. In this edition, writers Nick Peters-Golden and Elle Fitzgerald focus on artificial intelligence — specifically, AI ETFs. It’s been over two years since the launch of ChatGPT sparked a global frenzy for generative AI, […]

Hidden Safe House Used In Underground Railroad Discovered In NYC Landmarked Museum

A hidden safe house once used by the Underground Railroad has been discovered within a famed NYC landmark museum. Inside the Merchant’s House Museum in Manhattan, visitors to the Empire State would get a sense of “old New York.” The old residential building became its own historic center in 1936, showcasing life during the late […]

Mayor Karen Bass Bans ICE From City-Owned Property, Tells LAPD To Keep Body Cams On 

Mayor Karen Bass is working to “protect Los Angeles” from the federal government by signing a new executive order banning ICE agents and other immigration officials from using any city-owned or controlled property, CBS News reported. Signed Feb. 10, Bass said the executive order was designed to help community organizations and immigrant rights leaders protect […]

Cryptocurrencies: Bitcoin Falls Below $70,000

This weekly update tracks some of the largest cryptocurrencies by market share: bitcoin and ether. While both are considered to be high-risk when it comes to investing, the two have foundational differences that investors should know. We’ve also included XRP, as it was one of the largest cryptocurrencies when this series began. According to Wikipedia, a cryptocurrency […]

With Apple Allure Intact, Consider Trading This ETF

Since bottoming in January, shares of Apple (AAPL) are higher by 6% over the past month. This rally is facilitated in part by a strong fourth-quarter earnings report. In particular, the company posted stronger-than-expected iPhone sales. Apple also appeared to calm investor concerns regarding the company’s artificial intelligence (AI) plans. Combine that with iPhone strength […]

AI Semiconductor Demand Could Propel These ETFs

Semiconductors are the lynchpins of the artificial intelligence (AI) revolution. Still, this is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to semiconductor investment implications. The importance of chips in today’s AI-dominated investing landscape highlights the utility of ETFs such as the Invesco QQQ Trust (QQQ) and the Invesco NASDAQ 100 ETF (QQQM). Those […]

How Income Investors Could Capitalize on a Rate Pause

Income-focused investors have had plenty of factors to keep in consideration as of late. The latest CPI report showed that consumer prices rose at an annual rate of 2.6% in December, which was actually 0.1% lower than expectations. This report helped reignite the narrative that inflation may not be as potent a risk as expected. […]

The Wealth Consulting Group Offers Opportunities at Exchange

Exchange, the premier financial services conference focused on ETFs and wealth professionals, recently announced that leaders and advisors from The Wealth Consulting Group, a Las Vegas-based wealth advisory firm with a national footprint, will be featured participants at the 2026 conference. It’s being held March 15—18 at the Virgin Hotels in Las Vegas. The Wealth […]

AI Beyond the Chatbot: The New Value Chain

2025 was a very strong year for robotics and automation. Those paying close attention may have noticed a pattern across major announcements: They are almost all being enabled by AI. Hardware, after all, is only as good as the software driving it. This piece takes a look at some of the current applications of AI […]

‘We’re Going To Be On His A**’: Jasmine Crockett, Dems Press DOJ On Alleged Epstein Files Cover‑Up

Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D‑TX) says she will keep advocating for complete transparency regarding the Epstein files, particularly any details involving the president.  Crockett spoke with reporters after Ghislaine Maxwell’s Feb. 9 closed‑door deposition before the House Oversight Committee. The push for disclosure intensified after members of Congress reviewed redacted documents from the Epstein files, prompting […]

City of Atlanta acquires Tatum Lakes to create public park and preserve

The City of Atlanta announced its acquisition of Tatum Lakes Nature Preserve this week, marking a major step in transforming the 50-acre urban forest dotted with lakes and wetlands into a publicly accessible park. Tatum Lakes is situated in Southwest Atlanta’s Adamsville neighborhood, with around four acres of lakes and wetlands surrounded by a mature […]

Bitcoin Mining Economics Signal Potential Market Floor

Bitcoin is currently trading below the average cost of production for listed miners, a situation that historically doesn’t last long, according to recent CoinShares research. The average production cost for publicly traded bitcoin mining companies sits around $74,600, per the report. When prices fall below this threshold, miners face pressure on their balance sheets and […]

From Podcast Stage to Study Hall: Nate Geraci & Todd Sohn Gear Up for Exchange

As the ETF industry continues its record-breaking trajectory, the upcoming Exchange conference is shaping up to be the most consequential industry gathering of the year. From March 15–18, 2026, the industry will gather at the Virgin Hotel in Las Vegas for what has become the definitive summit for the ETF ecosystem. For financial advisors, the […]

Georgia Man Files Lawsuit Against Police For Violating His Civil Rights

A Georgia man who was arrested and jailed on kidnapping accusations after an incident in an Acworth, Georgia, Walmart is suing his accusers, the Acworth Police, in federal court for allegedly violating his civil rights.  Mahendra Patel and his attorneys filed a federal civil rights lawsuit against Caroline Miller, the Cobb County District Attorney’s Office, […]

Regulatory Shifts Warrant Active Approach to Disruptive Tech

Disruptive technology is manifesting in heavier use of artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, robotics, and other advancements. This is creating the need to adjust regulations at the federal and state levels. Global firm KPMG noted this regulatory evolution in a report, which warrants a potential need for active management via the Fidelity Disruptive Technology ETF […]

2 T. Rowe Price ETFs Lead Early 2026 Results

Two T. Rowe Price ETFs have emerged as early leaders within the firm’s exchange-traded product lineup, with one fund posting the strongest performance and another drawing the most investor money among the company’s offerings, according to ETF Database. The T. Rowe Price Natural Resources ETF (TURF) has returned 16.1% year-to-date as of February 10 to […]

1 Year Later, Thornburg’s TPLS & TMB Are Even More Relevant

Just over a year ago, the Thornburg Core Plus Bond ETF (TPLS) and the Thornburg Multi Sector Bond ETF (TMB) made their debut. The launches came in a year that saw a record number of active ETFs hit the market (almost 1,000, per Morningstar). With more uncertainty to go around in 2026 and a fixed […]

Get Quality International Equities in This Rising ETF

The year is young, but already, a clear theme is emerging: investors are looking to add international equities exposure to their portfolios. ETFs already offer a wide variety of options for investors to get that exposure, but which fund or funds make the most sense? In that category, a factor or quality view can really […]

Report: Diddy Paid $100K In Cash To Appear At Miami Club In 2023

Page Six reports that former Bad Boy CEO Sean “Diddy” Combs was paid a $100,000 cash appearance fee and directed the payment to be sent to a company in his mother’s name. The fee was for an appearance on May 4, 2023, at the M2 nightclub, a “kickoff party” for Race Week in Miami. According to Page Six, that […]

Judge’s Ruling Effectively Ends Charles Bediako’s College Basketball Career

After allowing Charles Bediako to play basketball for the University of Alabama (under a temporary restraining order), a judge has ruled that the former NBA G League player is not eligible to play college sports. According to ESPN, Tuscaloosa County Circuit Court Judge Daniel F. Pruet denied the basketball player’s motion for a preliminary injunction on Feb. 9, effectively ending his […]

The ‘Tree’ Dancers In Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl Halftime Show Scored Winning Paychecks

While Bad Bunny did his thing at this year’s Super Bowl Halftime show, unlikely standouts also got their own shine. Viewers noticed something more than wind swinging the grassy features during Bad Bunny’s expansive Super Bowl halftime performance. Those tall bushels happened to be paid performers themselves, as the dancers became fan favorites following the […]

Crypto Winter Calls for Protected Bitcoin Exposure

It seems safe to say that the crypto winter isn’t showing many signs of warming up any time soon. The price of bitcoin dropped to a new 52-week low on February 5, nearly going below the $60,000 threshold. This represented more than a 52% drop from the cryptocurrency’s sky-high prices in October 2025. As the […]

Money in Motion: Record ETF Flows Power Global Shift

There’s no stopping the momentum in the ETF market. January 2026 brought a record $166 billion in net inflows, surpassing the last three Januarys combined. One engine of growth has been a decisive rotation away from U.S. mega-cap concentration. Advisors and investors are now increasingly looking abroad for opportunities, as global growth prospects start to […]

Japan Snap Election Reaffirms Takaichi Trade

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi scored a resounding victory in recent snap elections, prompting a surge by both the yen and Japanese equities. That’s confirmation the “Takaichi trade” is alive and well and that now is an opportune time for advisors and investors to examine some unique ETF plays on the Japanese equity market, including […]

Body Cam Video Captures Ohio Inmate’s Brutal Assault On Two Guards, $1M Bond Set

Newly released body camera footage shows an Ohio inmate attacking two correctional officers in an exchange that led to a $1 million bond and additional charges. On Feb. 7, newly released body camera footage shows Joseph Hunter allegedly attacking two correctional officers inside Trumbull Correctional Institution in March 2025 following an internal altercation. The video, shared by The Neighborhood […]

Former NFL Player Darron Lee Alexander Charged With Murdering Girlfriend

Former NFL player Darron Alexander Lee has been arrested and charged with murder for allegedly killing his girlfriend in Tennessee A Facebook post by the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office in Chattanooga said first responders arrived at the residence on the 7500 block on Snow Cone Way in Hamilton County on Feb. 5 and attempted life-saving […]

Trump’s Tariff Threats Results In Cuba Running Out Of Jet Fuel, Dozens Of Flights Canceled

Dozens of flights to Cuba were canceled after the country announced it would run out of jet fuel due to the Trump administration’s block on oil exports from Venezuela, the Latin America Report reports.   International flights scheduled to land in Cuba are expected to be impacted, with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) claiming the shortage could […]

Kid Rock Belittles Jay-Z’s Super Bowl Achievement As A ‘DEI’ Play

Following another successful Jay-Z organized Super Bowl halftime performance, conservative rock musician Kid Rock called the hip-hop mogul a “DEI hire.” The “Cowboy” singer made that comment Feb. 9 on Fox News after his headlining Turning Point USA’s alternative Super Bowl halftime show. According to Kid Rock, the NFL brought Jay-Z on to oversee the annual halftime show primarily to increase […]

Wall Street Likes Some WGMI Top Holdings

When accounting for Bitcon’s massive tumble, easily one of the most pleasant ETF surprises to start 2026 is the CoinShares Valkyrie Bitcoin Miners ETF (WGMI). As of midday Monday, WGMI was higher by 13% since the start of the year. An undoubtedly impressive showing when considering the largest cryptocurrency and its peers are mired in […]

Retail Sales Flat in December, Lower Than Expected

The Advance Retail Sales Report from the Census Bureau showed consumer spending was unexpectedly flat in December. Headline sales were unchanged, down from November’s 0.6% reading and below the projected 0.4% growth. For an inflation-adjusted perspective on retail sales, take a look at our Real Retail Sales commentary. Here is the introduction from today’s report: Advance Estimates of […]

Yufest on Canada’s ETF Growth, Capital Flight, & What Comes Next

With assets under management approaching $760 billion, Canada has built one of the most robust ETF ecosystems in the world. Yet beneath the surface of record inflows and expanding investor choice, structural and tax disadvantages are quietly pushing capital south of the border. According to Eli Yufest, executive director of the Canadian ETF Association (CETFA), […]

Designing A Life, And Not Just A Career, Is A Best Practice In Business

By Charlie Lewis For most of my career, I did exactly what high performers are taught to do. I worked relentlessly. I chased the next deal, the next milestone, the next external marker of success. By all traditional standards, it worked. I built a thriving real estate career, closed hundreds of millions of dollars in […]

There’s Value in This Small-Cap ETF

In the early stages of 2026, small-cap stocks are one of the most resurgent asset classes. Equities residing in the small-cap value box are making significant leadership contributions. Small-cap value leadership is benefiting investors of the O’Shares U.S. Small-Cap Quality Dividend ETF (OUSM). Although it’s not a dedicated small value fund, it is up more […]

Alphabet AI Spending Plans Highlight Opportunity With This ETF

Shares of Google’s parent company Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOGL) traded slightly lower Thursday after the company delivered fourth-quarter and 2025 full-year results. It wasn’t those data points that spooked investors. Rather, it was the company’s announcement that it could spend up to $185 billion this year on various artificial intelligence (AI) projects. That’s well above the […]

Why Uranium Is the Critical Energy Play of 2026

A new year brings renewed upside for uranium, especially given the strategic tailwinds behind the metal, according to a Sprott Uranium Report from Sprott Asset Management’s Director of ETF Product Management Jacob White. As White noted, the uranium market entered 2026 with strong momentum. 2025’s focus on artificial intelligence (AI) created fundamental drivers for nuclear […]

Method Man Returns As Official NFL Photographer For The Super Bowl

Wu-Tang Clan member Method Man has achieved success in several aspects of entertainment, and now he is adding photographer to his list of titles, as he attended the Super Bowl as an official NFL photographer. Although it’s not his first time serving as an NFL-approved photographer (he did so for the New York Jets in […]

Victims’ Families Call U.S. Boat Strike A ‘Cold-Blooded Murder’ In Lawsuit Against Trump Administration 

The families of two Trinidadian men label the October 2025 airstrike bombing as a “cold-blooded murder” after issuing a wrongful death and extrajudicial killings lawsuit against the Trump Administration.  Family members of Chad Joseph and Rishi Samaroo spoke out about President Donald Trump referring to victims as narcoterrorists without any proof. Joseph’s uncle, Columbia “Pops” […]

Lewis Walker Breaks Freshman Scoring Record At North Carolina A&T

A North Carolina A&T men’s basketball freshman, Lewis Walker, just broke the scoring record for a first-year player, during the school’s latest loss, on Feb. 7. After dropping 17 points in the 79-71 loss to the Campbell University Fighting Camels, Walker topped the record made in the 1980-81 season by Joe Binion. That season, Binion […]

Trump May Have Been Silent On MAGA Halftime Show But Social Media Sure Wasn’t 

Despite pressure from President Donald Trump and loyal MAGA followers to support rock star Kid Rock, who headlined Turning Point USA’s “All-American” halftime show, even he tuned into the 2026 Super Bowl halftime performance featuring Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny. Social media users made sure to keep “fans” updated on how things were going. It […]

Midstream and Rising Canadian Production & Exports

Summary Canada’s long-term strategy to expand into Asian markets is advancing rapidly, backed by supportive federal policies and closer strategic cooperation with Asian economies. With oil and NGL production hitting record highs, the federal government’s new Major Projects Office is prioritizing critical energy infrastructure approvals. Rising production and export volumes are contributing to moderate, long-term […]

Another in a long line of ‘business’ candidates enters the fray in Georgia

The Democratic strategist James Carville used to say that “business” candidates were like bananas: the longer they stayed on the shelf, the worse they looked. He made that comment back in the Guy Millner days, long before the rise of Donald Trump put a new spin on the concept of “business” candidates, which can be […]

New study says Georgia can lead in brain health innovation

Georgia can dominate as a hub for brain health and neuroscience. That’s according to an extensive nine-month-long study conducted by the Georgia Research Alliance (GRA) and Deloitte. The study examined the academic and research assets that currently exist in Georgia, how the state compares to other states and how Georgia can move forward to leverage […]

Freshening Findley: Renovations complete on beloved Little 5 Points corner

If you live in Atlanta, you might not know Findley Plaza by name, but you’ve almost certainly walked through it. It’s the triangle of concrete between The Porter and Little 5 Pub, sometimes occupied by throngs of music lovers vying for a new release outside Criminal Records. Maybe you even pass it on your way […]

Julian Bond and my first political demonstration

Sammy Younge, Jr., an Alabama Navy veteran who became a SNCC organizer, was murdered at a Tuskegee, Ala., gas station for trying to use the station’s “white” toilet on January 3, 1966.  The death prompted SNCC to finally take a public position against the war, despite the unwillingness of other civil rights groups to do […]

World Markets Watchlist: February 9, 2026

Our global markets watchlist tracks nine prominent indexes from economies around the world. The list includes the S&P 500 from the United States, TSX from Canada, the FTSE 100 from England, the DAXK from Germany, the CAC 40 from France, the Nikkei 225 from Japan, the Shanghai from China, the Hang Seng from Hong Kong, […]

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