Dr. Richard Axel, a longtime Columbia University professor, is mentioned repeatedly in the Jeffrey Epstein files released by the Department of Justice.

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Feb 25, 2026 • 5 min

Are collectibles a viable asset class? The buyer of the $16.5 million Pokémon card thinks so

AJ Scaramucci thinks trading cards have experienced tremendous growth, and thus they, and other collectibles, are great alternative investments.

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Feb 25, 2026 • 4 min

Fewer active managers beat index funds last year. Think of them as portfolio 'teammates,' not 'rivals,' CFP says

Among actively managed mutual funds and exchange-traded funds, 38% beat their passive counterparts, down from 42% in 2024, according to a Morningstar report.

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Feb 25, 2026 • 2 min

Normally staid bond investors have a new biggest worry: An AI bubble

Investors expect a surge in bond issuance from hyperscalers, according to a new survey.

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Feb 25, 2026 • 2 min

Taser-maker Axon pops 18% as AI boosts demand for its software tools

CEO Rick Smith noted the impact of AI and said Axon is at a "moment unlike anything" he has seen since starting the company.

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Feb 25, 2026 • 3 min

David Tepper sends scathing letter to Whirlpool for destroying shareholder value, pushes for changes

Tepper said he watched with "a certain astonishment" as the company issued equity in what he called a large and unnecessary dilution of shareholders.

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Feb 25, 2026 • 4 min

This ‘red flag’ interview response could knock you out of the running, career expert says: It sounds like ‘a lot of drama’

A career expert shares her three-step process for answering this tough interview question.

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Feb 25, 2026 • 7 min

David Ellison has a rocky history at the box office. Buying Warner Bros. could fix that

Only five of Skydance's features to date — three of them starring Tom Cruise — have generated more than $200 million domestically.

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