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7 of the Best Emerging-Market Stocks to Buy Right Now 02/01/2026 07:00pm • For investors looking for growth stocks, emerging-market companies provide a unique opportunity. These regions tend to have lower labor costs, are home to younger populations and expanding middle classes, and see faster GDP growth than most developed nations as a result. That combination creates pow 22 Legal Secrets to Help Reduce Your Taxes 02/01/2026 07:00pm • Taxes are inevitable, but most people would probably rather not hand over a portion of their hard-earned money to the government. Fortunately, there are plenty of legal ways to lower the amount you pay the taxman each year. These include credits, deductions and advanced investment strategies. Some t 7 Best Tech ETFs to Buy in 2026 02/01/2026 07:00pm • The technology sector can be a fickle one. You have years like 2022, when tech exchange-traded funds tumbled, immediately followed by a 2023 recovery that saw some funds return upward of 50%. While 2024 and 2025 provided more sedate returns amid scrutiny of artificial intelligence profit margins, th 7 of the Best High-Yield Bond Funds to Buy Now 02/01/2026 07:00pm • One notable trend across both mutual funds and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) is the growing prevalence of core-plus fixed-income strategies. These funds operate under a two-part mandate. The "core" sleeve is typically invested in diversified, investment-grade bonds designed to provide stability and c Navigating Medicare Deductibles and Premiums in 2026 02/01/2026 07:00pm • Although Medicare helps cover the costs of most medical services, it's essential that you still plan for out-of-pocket expenses and understand that it's not "free" health care. In this article, we'll outline Medicare costs in 2026 so that you can budget accordingly. Medicare Costs in 2026Medicare be Law School Letter of Continued Interest: Tips 02/01/2026 07:00pm • Waitlists play an outsize role in law school admissions compared to undergraduate admissions. Most applicants apply to a wide range of law schools before making a choice, freeing up space at the schools they declined to attend. Those law schools then look at their waitlists for qualified applicants VantageScore Average Slips, Borrowers Fall Behind on Payments 02/01/2026 07:00pm • The average VantageScore credit score dropped to 700 in December 2025, a point lower than in November and down two points from December 2024, according to the latest CreditGauge report from VantageScore. The score decline is minor, but it reflects more borrowers shifting into lower credit tiers with Mortgage Rates Virtually Unchanged to Wrap Up January 02/01/2026 07:00pm • Thirty-year mortgage rates dropped to 6.325% this week, a negligible dip from 6.328% the previous week, according to U.S. News data, as borrowers awaited a rate decision by the Federal Reserve. Not surprisingly, the Fed opted to hold its benchmark interest rate steady during its first policy meeting Dalai Lama wins Grammy Award, joining K-pop and Steven Spielberg as first-time winners 02/01/2026 06:58pm • LOS ANGELES (AP) — Dalai Lama wins Grammy Award, joining K-pop and Steven Spielberg as first-time winners. The Kennedy Center will close for 2 years for renovations starting in July, Trump says, after a backlash from performers 02/01/2026 06:41pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — The Kennedy Center will close for 2 years for renovations starting in July, Trump says, after a backlash from performers. Brumbaugh's layup in the closing seconds helps Tulane beat Memphis 78-76, snap 5-game skid 02/01/2026 06:37pm • MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Rowan Brumbaugh made the go-ahead layup with with seven seconds left and finished with 27 points to help Tulane beat Memphis 78-76 on Sunday and snap a five-game skid. Brumbaugh shot 8 for 13 (3 for 7 from 3-point range) and 8 of 10 from the free-throw line for the Green Wav SPHL Glance 02/01/2026 06:37pm • All Times EST GP W L OL SOL Pts GF GA NCAA Women's Basketball Top 25 Fared-Week 02/01/2026 06:35pm • No. 1 UConn (23-0) beat Xavier 97-39; beat No. 15 Tennessee 96-66. No. 2 UCLA (21-1) beat Illinois 80-67; beat No. 8 Iowa 88-65. No. 3 South Carolina (21-2) beat Auburn 81-51. No. 4 Texas (21-2) beat Florida 88-68; beat No. 10 Oklahoma 78-70. No. 5 Vanderbilt (21-2) lost to No. 17 Ole Miss 83-75; be NCAA Men's Basketball Top 25 Fared-Week 02/01/2026 06:34pm • No. 1 Arizona (22-0) beat No. 13 BYU 86-83; beat Arizona State 87-74. No. 2 UConn (21-1) beat Providence 87-81; beat Creighton 85-58. No. 3 Michigan (20-1) beat No. 5 Nebraska 75-72; beat No. 7 Michigan State 83-71. No. 4 Duke (20-1) beat No. 20 Louisville 83-52; beat Virginia Tech 72-58. No. 5 Nebr Angela Dugalic shines as No. 2 UCLA cruises past No. 8 Iowa, extends win streak to 15 02/01/2026 06:27pm • LOS ANGELES (AP) — Angela Dugalic scored a season-high 22 points and had a career-high five steals as No. 2 UCLA extended its winning streak to 15 with an 88-65 victory over No. 8 Iowa on Sunday. Kiki Rice had 17 points and seven assists and Lauren Betts scored 16 points as the Bruins (21-1, 11-0