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Better Cryptocurrency to Buy Today With $3,500 and Hold for 5 Years: XRP vs. Cardano
Key PointsCardano's developer community is well-known for being skilled and dedicated.XRP's chain is trying to become a financial tool for users with a lot of capital.Only one of them is likely to flourish as an investment during the next five years.10 stocks we like better than XRP › A lot is going...The Motley Fool
Wed, Mar 4
Chime Financial rises as KeyBanc starts coverage with 'overweight' rating
Digital bank Chime Financial's CHYM.O shares rise 2.3% to $23.30 premarketKeyBanc Capital Markets initiates coverage of CHYM with an "overweight" rating and $30 PT, a 31.7% upside to stock's last closeSays CHYM has a long runway for share gain in U.S. retail banking landscape given i...Reuters
Wed, Mar 4
2 Warren Buffett Dividend Stocks to Buy With $1,000
Key PointsCoca-Cola has a rare dividend record along with a resilient business.Visa, which increased its payouts rapidly in recent years, has a massive growth opportunity. 10 stocks we like better than Coca-Cola › Warren Buffett may no longer be the CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, but his legacy as one o...The Motley Fool
Wed, Mar 4
Crypto stocks climb as bitcoin climbs back above $70,000
Shares of cryptocurrency and blockchain-related companies advance premarket, as bitcoin BTC= hits more than three-week highWorld's biggest cryptocurrency gains 4.8% to $71,277.82, while ether ETH= rises 5.1% to $2069.30Crypto exchange Coinbase Global COIN.O rises 6%, while blockchain farm operat...Reuters
Wed, Mar 4
MORNING BID AMERICAS-Seoul-sapping selloff
By Mike Dolan March 4 - What matters in U.S. and global markets todayBy Mike Dolan, Editor-At-Large, Finance and Markets The ongoing Middle East eruption shocked Asia's stock markets on Wednesday, with South Korea's Kospi plummeting 12% for its worst day ever and Japan's Nikkei a...Reuters
Wed, Mar 4
Box gains after revenue beat
Shares of Box BOX.N rise 6.06% to $25.37 premarket, up from its lowest since February 10 at Tuesday's closeIntelligent content management platform's Q4 revenue slightly beat analysts' expectations - data compiled by LSEGCompany repurchased 4.4 mln shares for $126 mln in Q4Box expects Q1 ...Reuters
Wed, Mar 4
3 Simple ETFs to Buy With $1,000 and Hold for a Lifetime
Key PointsThe State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust provides broad exposure to the S&P 500.The iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF holds dividend growth stocks. The Vanguard Total Bond Market makes it easy to broadly invest in high-quality bonds. 10 stocks we like better than SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust › Man...The Motley Fool
Wed, Mar 4
2 Stocks That Could Soar as High as 65% and 195% During the Next Year, According to Wall Street
Key PointsBlock is drastically reducing its workforce to become more efficient.Pagaya has secured $800 million in institutional funds for its loans so far this year.10 stocks we like better than Block › Two months into the year, the S&P 500 is little changed. Although inflation remains higher than i...The Motley Fool
Wed, Mar 4
Why Vertiv Stock Soared 37% in February
Key PointsFourth-quarter results, released on Feb. 11, were strong, with both revenue and earnings beating Wall Street's estimates.2026 guidance crushed Wall Street's estimates on both the top and bottom line. 10 stocks we like better than Vertiv › Shares of Vertiv Holdings (NYSE: VRT), which specia...The Motley Fool
Wed, Mar 4
Ascent Industries falls after Q4 loss reported
Shares of Ascent Industries ACNT.O down 14.38% at $14.88 premarketCo reports loss of $1 million in Q4, compared with profit of nearly $200,000 a year earlier"Fourth-quarter results reflected normal seasonal softness, compounded by continued market softness across several end markets," CEO Br...Reuters
Wed, Mar 4
Lumentum rises after Needham raises PT
Shares of photonic products maker Lumentum Holdings LITE.O rise 5.3% to $731.1 in premarket trading Needham raises PT on stock to $850 from $550, representing a ~22% upside to stock's last closeOn Monday, Nvidia said it will invest $2 billion in LITE to support research and development, future c...Reuters
Wed, Mar 4
LIVE MARKETS-Extreme strength in energy, but insiders sell - SentimenTrader
STOXX 600 extends gains, up 1.5%Broad gains, energy downGas prices turn negativeMadrid shrugs off Trump threatWall Street futures turn positiveWelcome to the home for real-time coverage of markets brought to you by Reuters reporters. You can share your thoughts with us at markets.research@thomsonreu...Reuters
Wed, Mar 4
Quantum-Si dips after Q4 revenue miss
Shares of Quantum-Si QSI.O down 3.21% premarket to 92 centsCo's Q4 revenue was $451,000, vs $1.1 million year agoCompany anticipates adjusted total operating expenses of $98 mln or less in 2026, compared with analysts' expectations of $109.75 million, according to LSEG dataStock down 13.8% s...Reuters
Wed, Mar 4
As Revenue Continues to Surge, Is SoundHound Stock a Buy?
Key PointsSoundHound continues to produce robust revenue growth.The company has a huge opportunity in front of it, although the stock is not cheap.10 stocks we like better than SoundHound AI › SoundHound AI (NASDAQ: SOUN) continues to deliver exceptional revenue growth, although its stock price has ...The Motley Fool
Wed, Mar 4
US STOCKS-Wall St futures inch up after report on Iran-US talks to end war
Futures up: Dow 0.04%, S&P 500 0.16%, Nasdaq 0.23% March 4 (Reuters) - U.S. stock index futures reversed losses and were marginally higher on Wednesday as investors assessed a report that suggested Iranian operatives were discussing terms to end the five-day conflict with Israel and the Unit...Reuters
Wed, Mar 4
Billionaire Tesla Whale Says He Bought 1 Million Nvidia Shares
Billionaire Leo KoGuan, a major individual shareholder of Tesla Inc., bought 1 million shares of Nvidia Corp. on Tuesday, spending roughly $180 million at Tuesday’s close of $180.05. He said that AI is “not a bubble” and plans to buy another million shares to support the market. Despite growing skep...Tiger News
Wed, Mar 4
Newborn Town (9911.HK) Issues Positive Profit Alert; AI Drives 2025 Net Profit Attributable to Owners Up Over 87% YoY
[Hong Kong – 4 March 2026] Newborn Town Inc. (Newborn Town or the company, stock code: 09911.HK), a leading global social entertainment company, issued a positive profit alert for the year ended December 31, 2025, reporting solid revenue growth and a significant increase in profits.For the twelve months ended December 31, 2025, total revenue is expected to range between RMB 6,760 Million and RMB 7,000 Million, representing year-on-year growth of approximately 32.8% to 37.5%.Net profit attributable to owners of the Company is expected to be between RMB 900 Million and RMB 940 Million, reflecting year-on-year growth of 87.5% to 95.8%.Adjusted EBITDA is projected to range from RMB 1,180 Million to RMB 1,220 Million, up approximately 22.5% to 26.7% compared with the previous year.AI Integration Strengthens Social Product PortfolioAccording to the announcement, Newborn Town's strong performance growth was primarily driven by the continued integration and optimization of AI technologies across its business operations, which supported the steady growth of its diversified social product portfolio.In 2025, Newborn Town's social networking business delivered robust growth and remained a key contributor to the Company's profits. Social gaming platform TopTop sustained growth in both user scale and monetization performance. Meanwhile, live-streaming platform MICO and voice-based social platform YoHo maintained their positions within niche segments, contributing stable revenue and profit.During the year, the Company's flagship products continued to expand in key markets including the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). In 2025, TopTop further strengthened its user reach and monetization performance, with downloads and revenue ranking among the leading titles in its category.Recognizing its innovation and growth in the "social + gaming" segment, TopTop was named "Best Social Game Platform" at the Sensor Tower APAC Awards, which recognize leading mobile apps and games in the Asia-Pacific region.The platform has also expanded its presence in new markets. Leveraging its differentiated product positioning and localized strategy, TopTop entered the top tier of Japan's App Store charts.At the technology level, the Company continued to deepen the integration of AI across its business operations. Its self-developed multimodal algorithm model, Boomiix, has undergone ongoing iterations, driving improvements in key operating metrics such as payment conversion and ARPU, thereby enhancing the long-term monetization potential of its core social products.Newborn Town also launched Siyu AI, an internal data intelligence platform designed to streamline operational workflows, enabling faster access to comprehensive data insights within 15 minutes and improving efficiency in processes such as data queries, anomaly detection and report generation.Meanwhile, its proprietary AI-powered design platform KIVI continued to evolve, supporting key creative functions including the production of virtual gifts and marketing assets, and further enhancing operational efficiency across the platform.The Company's diverse-audience social networking portfolio also continued to develop steadily in overseas markets. Through enhanced user lifecycle management, iterative product features and ongoing optimization of its content ecosystem, the platforms saw improved user engagement and deeper interaction among communities.HeeSay, the flagship product of this business segment, further strengthened its presence in key markets through branding and social responsibility initiatives such as HeeSay GALA and HeeCares.Innovative Businesses Gain Momentum, Emerging as New Growth DriversIn 2025, alongside the continued expansion of its core social networking business, Newborn Town's innovative business segment also achieved strong growth. Revenue from the segment reached approximately RMB 730 Million to RMB 770 Million for the year, representing year-on-year growth of 55.7% to 64.2%, and becoming an increasingly important contributor to overall business growth.Since first generating revenue in 2024, the Company's quality games business has entered a profitability phase. Its flagship titles have transitioned into long-term operation, providing stable profit contributions.At the same time, the deeper integration of AI across R&D and operations, together with the gaming team's accumulated experience, has improved development efficiency. The Company's pipeline of new game titles is also progressing steadily.In addition, the Company's social e-commerce segment continued to expand through service upgrades, diversified product offerings and enhanced user acquisition efforts. In 2025, Heer Health further strengthened its presence in the fields of HIV prevention and sexual health services, while accelerating the expansion of its product portfolio.In June 2025, Newborn Town officially established its global headquarters in Hong Kong, further strengthening its international footprint. The Hong Kong headquarters serves as a coordination hub, working closely with the Company's global R&D and operations centers to support continued overseas expansion. Through technological innovation and localized operations, the Company aims to create positive emotional value for users worldwide.During the year, the Company conducted share repurchases totaling approximately HK$260 million. The Board stated that the buyback reflects its confidence in the Company's business outlook and long-term prospects, and is expected to enhance shareholder value.Alongside its strong financial performance, Newborn Town has also seen growing attention from the capital markets.On February 13, 2026, Hang Seng Indexes Company announced the results of its quarterly review, under which Newborn Town was included in the Hang Seng Composite Index, reflecting the market’s recognition of the Company’s business growth, development potential, and investment value. Looking ahead, potential eligibility for the Stock Connect program could attract broader participation from southbound investors, which may further enhance the stock's liquidity and market visibility.About Newborn Town Newborn Town has grown into a leading technology company which was listed on the Main Board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEX) in 2019 under the stock code 9911. Committed to creating positive emotional value worldwide, Newborn Town has developed a diverse portfolio of applications in the social networking and entertainment sectors. These applications have achieved widespread acclaim, reaching over one billion users in over one hundred countries and regions.Newborn Town considers the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region a key market and has also extended its influence in Southeast Asia, Europe, the United States, Japan, and South Korea. The company aims to become the world's largest social entertainment company. For enquiries, please contact DLK Advisory pr@dlkadvisory.com04/03/2026 Dissemination of a Financial Press Release, transmitted by EQS News.The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.Media archive at www.todayir.comEQS
Wed, Mar 4
Dingdong (Cayman) Limited Announces Fourth Quarter 2025 Financial Results
SHANGHAI, March 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Dingdong (Cayman) Limited ("Dingdong" or the "Company") (NYSE: DDL), a leading fresh grocery e-commerce company in China, with advanced supply chain capabilities, today announced its unaudited financial results for the quarter ended De...PR Newswire
Wed, Mar 4
Dingdong Announces Change in CEO
SHANGHAI, March 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Dingdong (Cayman) Limited ("Dingdong" or the "Company") (NYSE: DDL), a leading fresh grocery e-commerce company in China, with advanced supply chain capabilities, today announced the resignation of Mr. Changlin Liang as Chief Executive...PR Newswire
Wed, Mar 4
