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Molina Healthcare forecasts 2026 profit below estimates
Feb 5 (Reuters) - Molina Healthcare MOH.N forecast annual profit below Wall Street estimates on Thursday, as it expects increased costs in its Obamacare plans to weigh through the year.The company forecast 2026 adjusted profit to be at least $5 per share, below analysts' estimate of $13.76 per s...Reuters
Thu, Feb 5
US STOCKS-Wall Street ends sharply down as AI worries weigh
Estee Lauder drops after forecast misses estimatesAll eyes on Amazon results after markets closeInvestors sell AI-related stocksS&P 500 -1.23%, Nasdaq -1.59%, Dow -1.20%By Noel Randewich Feb 5 (Reuters) - Wall Street ended sharply lower on Thursday, with the Nasdaq dragged to its lowest s...Reuters
Thu, Feb 5
Why XRP Is Plummeting Today
Key PointsXRP is getting crushed in today's trading as investors move out of cryptocurrencies. The crypto market has seen big valuation contractions in response to news surrounding the Federal Reserve, precious metals, and other factors. 10 stocks we like better than XRP › XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) is getti...The Motley Fool
Thu, Feb 5
Amazon falls after forecasting $200 billion in capital spending for 2026
Amazon's AMZN.O shares fall 7.7% to $205.05 after the bellAMZN expects capital expenditure of about $200 billion for 2026 vs an estimate of $144.67 billion, according to data compiled by LSEGForecasts Q1 operating income between $16.5 billion and $21.5 billion, below an estimate of $22.04 billio...Reuters
Thu, Feb 5
Roblox forecasts strong annual bookings as gaming platform momentum grows; shares jump
Roblox to stop giving annual forecasts from 2027Company says margins will not grow this year due to higher investmentsAge verification features impacted bookings and engagement By Zaheer Kachwala Feb 5 (Reuters) - Roblox RBLX.N forecast fiscal 2026 bookings above Wall Street expectations on Thurs...Reuters
Thu, Feb 5
2 Monster Stocks to Hold for the Next 5 Years
Key PointsBroadcom has huge networking and custom artificial intelligence (AI) chip opportunities in front of it. Taiwan Semiconductor looks poised to be one of the biggest beneficiaries of the AI infrastructure buildout. 10 stocks we like better than Broadcom › Artificial intelligence (AI) is just ...The Motley Fool
Thu, Feb 5
How Buying Ethereum Today Could 10x Your Net Worth
Key PointsEther’s price has plunged in 2026.The broader crypto market swoon is driving its price lower.It’s poised to overcome those challenges and soar higher over the next decade.10 stocks we like better than Solana › Ether (CRYPTO: ETH), the native cryptocurrency of the Ethereum blockchain, has s...The Motley Fool
Thu, Feb 5
US STOCKS-Wall Street ends sharply down as AI worries weigh
Estee Lauder drops after forecast misses estimatesAll eyes on Amazon results after markets closeInvestors sell AI-related stocksBy Noel Randewich Feb 5 (Reuters) - Wall Street ended sharply lower on Thursday, with the Nasdaq dragged to its lowest since November by losses in Microsoft MSFT.O, Amaz...Reuters
Thu, Feb 5
Why This Could Be a Buying Opportunity for AMD Stock
In today's video, I discuss recent updates affecting Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ: AMD) and other AI stocks. To learn more, check out the short video, consider subscribing, and click the special offer link below. Where to invest $1,000 right now? Our analyst team just revealed what they believe ar...The Motley Fool
Thu, Feb 5
Developed Stability or Emerging Growth: How IEFA and SCHE Shape International Returns
Key PointsIEFA carries a slightly higher dividend yield and a larger assets under management (AUM) than SCHESCHE tilts toward technology and emerging markets, while IEFA focuses on developed markets and industrialsIEFA has delivered stronger risk-adjusted returns and a smaller drawdown over five yea...The Motley Fool
Thu, Feb 5
GLOBAL MARKETS-Equities sink with AI rout extended, bond yields dip, silver savaged further
Shares tumble with tech's AI angst deepeningShock Google spending plans feed AI jittersSterling drops as BoE sees 5-4 split on rates, ECB stays on holdSilver prices slump, Bitcoin hits lowest since November 2024By Sinéad Carew and Marc Jones NEW YORK/ LONDON, Feb 5 (Reuters) - MSCI's glob...Reuters
Thu, Feb 5
2 "Magnificent Seven" Stocks to Buy at a Discount
Key PointsMicrosoft is still growing, but some analysts are concerned about its spending pace.Tesla is in the middle of reinventing itself.10 stocks we like better than Microsoft › The "Magnificent Seven" grouping of stocks has been nothing short of magnificent in recent years. They represent seven ...The Motley Fool
Thu, Feb 5
Better Tech Stock: Micron vs. Broadcom
Key PointsMicron and Broadcom are both semiconductor stocks, but they each operate in different areas. Micron makes chips for memory and data storage, while Broadcom makes chips for networks. There are a couple of key reasons why one stands out as the better option right now. 10 stocks we like bette...The Motley Fool
Thu, Feb 5
OAK Family Advisors Sells $4 Million of NICE Stock
Key PointsSold 28,021 shares of NICE; estimated trade size was $4 million based on quarterly average price.Quarter-end position value declined by $4 million.Transaction represented a 1.1% change relative to the fund’s $364.31 million in reportable assets under management (AUM).Post-trade stake in NI...The Motley Fool
Thu, Feb 5
EMERGING MARKETS-LatAm FX, stocks slide as tech selloff, commodity crash sap risk appetite
MSCI Latam FX off 0.3%, stocks decline 0.4%Bank of Mexico holds rates Moody's cuts credit rating on IndonesiaBrazil's Itau Unibanco estimates up to 9.5% loan book growthBy Purvi Agarwal and Ragini Mathur Feb 5 (Reuters) - Latin American currencies weakened broadly against the dollar on Th...Reuters
Thu, Feb 5
Better Nuclear Energy Stock: SMR vs. OKLO
Key PointsOklo stock reached an all-time high of $193 in October 2025.NuScale's stock struggled in 2025 due to a large investor's planned exit, concerns regarding share dilution, and overall timeline of projects.10 stocks we like better than Oklo › Nuclear energy is back in the spotlight and ready t...The Motley Fool
Thu, Feb 5
Here's Why Oracle Stock Got Pummeled This Week
Key PointsRecent events between Nvidia and OpenAI have failed to allay market concerns. Oracle successfully raised cash this week, but it hasn't yet satisfied the market. 10 stocks we like better than Oracle › Oracle (NYSE: ORCL) stock declined 15.8% in the week to Thursday, 2 p.m. It's been another...The Motley Fool
Thu, Feb 5
UPS vs. FedEx: Which Logistics Giant Looks Like the Better Long-Term Play?
Key PointsFedEx has outperformed UPS year to date and over the past five years.UPS has the higher valuation despite growing at a slower rate than FedEx and having lower net income growth.FedEx is focused on growth, while UPS is aggressively cost-cutting in a move to boost profits at the cost of grow...The Motley Fool
Thu, Feb 5
