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Rate hike worries weigh on Australian shares; rare-earth miners stumble
Banks slip on rate hike concernsRare earths miners pressured by potential U.S. policy changesMining sub-index gains led by BHP, Rio TintoBy Keshav SinghChundawat Jan 29 (Reuters) - Australian shares ended Thursday modestly lower, dragged by rate-sensitive financial stocks, while rare-earth miners...Reuters
Thu, Jan 29
Tesla plans $20 billion capital spending spree in push beyond human-driven cars
Spending will go to factories for Cybercab autonomous vehicles, Optimus robots, semi-trucks, batteries and lithium productionPlanned investments would more than double last year's capital spendingSome analysts view record spending as necessary for pivot to autonomous driving and roboticsBy Chris...Reuters
Thu, Jan 29
Does This Recent Acquisition Make BigBear.ai Stock a Good Buy?
Key PointsBigBear.ai acquired Ask Sage late last year. Ask Sage's generative AI platform should help bolster BigBear.ai's growth prospects, particularly in national security.BigBear.ai has incurred significant losses over the past year. 10 stocks we like better than BigBear.ai › Some investors are h...The Motley Fool
Thu, Jan 29
Asia tech seeks to extend January surge, gold keeps flying
Asia tech extends huge January rally, JKSE tumblesMicrosoft slides and Meta surges, Apple earnings up nextDollar vulnerable despite verbal support from US, EU Gold, silver reach fresh peaks, oil prices firmBy Wayne Cole SYDNEY, Jan 29 (Reuters) - Asian tech stocks looked to extend a month-long rReuters
Thu, Jan 29
Samsung sees acute chip shortage persisting, warns of mobiles headwind after profit triples
Q4 operating profit 20 trln won vs 6.5 trln won a year earlier Chip business profit rockets to 16.4 trillion wonSamsung sees AI boom driving favourable market conditions in Q1But soaring chip prices hurt mobile businessShares fall 1.2%By Hyunjoo Jin and Heekyong Yang SEOUL, Jan 29 (Reuters) - SamReuters
Thu, Jan 29
Nvidia, Microsoft, Amazon in talks to invest up to $60 billion in OpenAI, The Information reports
Jan 28 (Reuters) - Nvidia NVDA.O, Amazon AMZN.O, and Microsoft MSFT.O are in talks to invest up to $60 billion in OpenAI, The Information reported on Wednesday.Nvidia, an existing investor whose chips power OpenAI's AI models, is in talks to invest up to $30 billion, The Information said, citing...Reuters
Thu, Jan 29
Should You Buy Amazon Stock Before Feb. 5?
Key PointsAmazon has a 12-quarter streak of beating Wall Street’s earnings-per-share estimates. The business has a strong position in many industries. Investors might want to take advantage of the current valuation. 10 stocks we like better than Amazon › We are at the start of earnings season kick...The Motley Fool
Thu, Jan 29
GRAINS-Soybeans, wheat and corn boosted by weak dollar, fund buying
Jan 29 (Reuters) - Chicago Board of Trade corn, wheat, and soybean futures gained on Thursday, as a weakening dollar made U.S. crops more affordable for importers using other currencies, and speculators bought into the rally.The most-active corn contract on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) Cv1 was ...Reuters
Thu, Jan 29
MORNING BID EUROPE-Building AI sure does cost a lot, hope it's worth it
Jan 29 (Reuters) - A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Wayne Cole.Who knew building AI would cost so much. Results from Microsoft MSFT.O and Meta META.O showed truly nose-bleeding amounts being spent on capex, with the former splashing out almost $38 billion in the quarter, u...Reuters
Thu, Jan 29
GE Vernova T&D India jumps on Q3 profit surge
Shares of GE Vernova T&D India GETD.NS rise 8.8% to 3,162 rupeesPower distributor's Q3 PAT up 17.1% at 2.91 billion rupees; rev up 58% y/yThe Indian unit of GE Vernova GEV.N said its Q3 order bookings were up 41% y/y at 29.4 billion rupees PhillipCapital says orders remained strong with no s...Reuters
Thu, Jan 29
XLK vs. CHAT: Broad Tech Exposure or a Focused AI Bet?
Key PointsCHAT charges a much higher expense ratio but has delivered a stronger 1-year returnXLK is far larger and more diversified within the technology sector, while CHAT tilts toward generative AI and applies an ESG screenCHAT has exhibited higher volatility and a deeper recent drawdown, reflecti...The Motley Fool
Thu, Jan 29
Infosys and Tennis Australia Bring AI-First Experiences and Accessibility to Australian Open 2026
Enhancing fan engagement with insights, accessibility, and responsible innovation Showcasing Rally, an interactive AI mascot, and MatchFeel, a tactile experience for visually impaired audiences MELBOURNE, Australia, Jan. 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Infosys (NSE: INFY) (BSE: INFY) (NYSE: INFY)...PR Newswire
Thu, Jan 29
1 Surprising Reason Why Japanese Stocks Are Going Up
Key PointsJapan's Nikkei 225 index has outperformed the S&P 500 index in the past five years.Financial regulators in Japan are changing the way Japanese corporations operate, driving investor-friendly reforms.Buying the iShares MSCI Japan ETF is an easy way for American investors to invest in a more...The Motley Fool
Thu, Jan 29
Forget Intel: This AI Infrastructure Stock is a Better Bet for 2026
Key PointsIntel stock soared following investments from the U.S. government and Nvidia.Investors were disappointed with its first-quarter guidance.The world's leading chip manufacturer, TSMC, continues to deliver strong results and is affordably priced. 10 stocks we like better than Taiwan Semicondu...The Motley Fool
Thu, Jan 29
India's TVS Motor falls after Q3 profit miss
Shares of TVS Motor TVSM.NS fall as much as 1.9% to 3,657.30 rupeesCo missed Q3 profit view due to a one-time charge linked to new labour codes, although strong two-wheeler demand and export growth boosted salesProfit jumped 52% to 9.4 billion rupees vs analysts' estimates of 9.8 billion rupees,...Reuters
Thu, Jan 29
India's Metro Brands gains as brokerages upbeat on growth prospects
India's Metro Brands METB.NS climbs 2.4% to 1,050.50 rupeesMETB reported a higher quarterly profit on Tuesday, with analysts expecting the footwear retailer's growth momentum to continue Goldman Sachs says METB's sales growth accelerated meaningfully vs recent quarters and returned to mi...Reuters
Thu, Jan 29
How Texas Instruments Stock Jumped 9.9% Wednesday
Key PointsTexas Instruments stock rose nearly 10% despite missing Q4 revenue and earnings estimates.Data center orders jumped 70% year over year, turning a small niche business into a major growth story.TI's domestic manufacturing shields it from the tariff concerns plaguing competitors with Asian s...The Motley Fool
Thu, Jan 29
Investors Are Selling, But Is This Growth Stock Actually a Bargain?
Key PointsRemitly is growing quickly in the overlooked remittance market.The company has rolled out new products, including a subscription that should drive growth and strengthen its competitive advantage.The stock is trading at just 5 times its 2028 EBITDA forecast. 10 stocks we like better than Re...The Motley Fool
Thu, Jan 29
