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Barrick Mining gains on Q4 profit beat
U.S.-listed shares of Canadian gold miner Barrick Mining ABX.TO, B.N up ~2% at $48.28 premarketCo beat Q4 profit estimates, helped by higher gold pricesPosts Q4 profit of $1.04 per share vs estimate of 90 cents - data compiled by LSEGABX also names Mark Hill as its CEO to lead the company through th...Reuters
Thu, Feb 5
BNP Paribas vows more cost cuts as profit tops forecast
BNP Paribas beats Q4 expectations with record net incomePlans cost cuts to achieve 2028 profitability targetsBank faces US litigation concerns over Sudan caseBy Mathieu Rosemain PARIS, Feb 5 (Reuters) - BNP Paribas BNPP.PA pledged further cost cuts after reporting a better-than-expected fourth-qu...Reuters
Thu, Feb 5
Here's How Many iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF Shares You'll Need to Own the Equivalent of 1 Bitcoin
Key PointsBitcoin just reached a 52-week low.There are advantages to owning Bitcoin through an exchange-traded fund (ETF) rather than a centralized exchange or a cold wallet. ETFs can be particularly useful for allocating retirement savings into Bitcoin. 10 stocks we like better than iShares Bitcoin...The Motley Fool
Thu, Feb 5
Street View: Alphabet's capex jump reads as AI strength, not strain
Alphabet GOOGL.O said on Wednesday its capital expenditures could as much as double this year, marking another aggressive ramp-up in spending as the Google parent steps up investment to ease compute-capacity constraints and press ahead in the AI race.Shares down 2.6% premarket AI TAILWINDS BUIL...Reuters
Thu, Feb 5
Catering group Compass' shares fall as AI concerns overshadow revenue beat
Shares hit three-year low despite revenue beatConcerns over AI disruption hurt investor sentimentCompass reaffirms fiscal 2026 guidanceBy Raechel Thankam Job and Yadarisa Shabong Feb 5 (Reuters) - Compass Group CPG.L reported stronger-than-expected quarterly revenue growth on Thursday and stuck t...Reuters
Thu, Feb 5
London’s FTSE 100 dips as Shell disappoints on earnings; BoE rate call awaited
FTSE 100 down 0.4% and FTSE 250 down 0.7% Shell misses profit expectations, drags energy stocks lowerBoE expected to hold ratesSoftware, tech stocks rebound from global rout Feb 05 (Reuters) - The UK's FTSE 100 edged lower on Thursday, weighed down by Shell SHEL.L shares after the oil major ...Reuters
Thu, Feb 5
Anthropic's AI push raises analyst concerns over Indian IT services revenues
Feb 5 (Reuters) - Rapid advances in artificial intelligence, triggered in part by Anthropic's latest automation push, could structurally erode the IT sector's high-margin application services revenues, creating downside risks to earnings and valuations, analysts warn.Shares in India's so...Reuters
Thu, Feb 5
Pandora goes platinum-plated to cut reliance on costly silver
Pandora brings in platinum-plated jewelleryJewellery maker aims to 'decouple' from volatile silver marketNew chief product officer to drive design innovationUS consumer demand still weak, CEO saysBy Helen Reid LONDON, Feb 5 (Reuters) - Jeweller Pandora PNDORA.CO is shifting to platinum-pl...Reuters
Thu, Feb 5
Could Buying Enbridge Stock Today Set You Up for Life in Safe Dividend Income?
Key PointsEnbridge is offering a lofty 5.6% dividend yield.The company's diversified business generates reliable cash flows.10 stocks we like better than Enbridge › If you're a dividend investor, the first thing you'll probably notice about Enbridge (NYSE: ENB) is its attractive 5.6% dividend yield....The Motley Fool
Thu, Feb 5
LIVE MARKETS-Case for ECB easing rates not yet proven, says Deutsche Bank
STOXX 600 down 0.3%ECB, BOE rate decisions dueMiners drag, software bouncesNasdaq futures edge upWelcome 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@thomsonreuters.com CASE FOR ECB EASING RATES NO...Reuters
Thu, Feb 5
CANADA STOCKS-Commodities drop keeps Canadian futures under pressure
Feb 5 (Reuters) - Futures tied to Canada's main stock index slipped on Thursday, pressured by sharp declines in precious metals and oil prices, as investors assessed a fresh round of earnings updates from Wall Street.March futures on the S&P/TSX composite index SXFcv1 were down 0.12% as of 5...Reuters
Thu, Feb 5
DIARY-Federal Reserve Events
Denotes a new entry. -------------------------------------------------------- Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) MEETING DATES: 2026March 17-18 (second day: statement released 1400 EDT/1800 GMT; news conference expected 1430 EDT/1830 GMT)April 28-29 (second day: statement released...Reuters
Thu, Feb 5
US STOCKS-S&P, Nasdaq futures subdued as markets digest Alphabet's AI spending plans
Futures: Dow down 0.07%, S&P 500 up 0.13%, Nasdaq up 0.31% Feb 5 (Reuters) - U.S. stock index futures were largely muted on Thursday as investors weighed Alphabet's GOOGL.O blowout spending plans against stellar quarterly results, while Qualcomm dropped after a dour forecast. Shares of t...Reuters
Thu, Feb 5
Forget AI Stocks: This Energy Giant Could Be the Real Winner of 2026
Key PointsElectricity consumption by U.S. data centers is expected to grow by 133% by 2030.In 2025, GE Vernova more than tripled the value of orders it signed directly with data centers.In 2025, GE Vernova achieved 9% revenue growth and 12.8% net income margin.10 stocks we like better than Ge Vernov...The Motley Fool
Thu, Feb 5
Is Apple Still a Good Growth Stock to Own in 2026?
Key PointsApple is lagging behind other tech giants when it comes to artificial intelligence (AI) developments.Its iPhones, however, remain in strong demand.The company recently partnered with Alphabet as it looks to enhance its iPhones with more AI-powered features.10 stocks we like better than App...The Motley Fool
Thu, Feb 5
Copper miners fall on rising inventories and strong dollar
U.S.- listed shares of copper miners fall in premarket trading, tracking prices of the red metalBenchmark copper CMCU3 on the London Metal Exchange down 0.9% at $12,925 per metric tonGlobal mining giants Rio Tinto RIO.N and and BHP Group BHP.N down ~3% and 3.2%, respectivelySouthern Copper SCCO.N dr...Reuters
Thu, Feb 5
Qualcomm slumps after weak Q2 forecast
Shares of Qualcomm QCOM.O fall 11.1% to $132.39 premarket after the chip supplier forecasts Q2 revenue and profit below Wall Street estimatesCites a global memory supply shortage hitting mobile phone salesExpects Q2 rev between $10.2 bln and $11 bln, vs analyst est. of $11.12 bln; expects adj EPS of...Reuters
Thu, Feb 5
Why Tariffs Could Weigh on Amazon's Business This Year
Key PointsMany merchants loaded up on supplies and inventory before tariffs took effect last year.Merchandise that was imported since the hefty new import taxes took effect will be more expensive for consumers.More price hikes may be inevitable as merchants pass their higher costs on to customers.10...The Motley Fool
Thu, Feb 5
My 2026 Prediction for Dogecoin Might Surprise You
Key PointsDogecoin is the cryptocurrency industry's original meme token, and it has become known for its extreme volatility. The cryptocurrency plunged by 61% during 2025, giving up all of its gains from 2024. That wasn't the first time Dogecoin faded after a rally, and I think more downside could b...The Motley Fool
Thu, Feb 5
This Global ETF Could Help Protect You From the "Sell America" Trade
Key PointsThe weakening dollar and rising U.S. bond yields are signs that a "sell America" trade is developing. The Vanguard Total International Stock ETF offers diversification into more than 8,600 global stocks. 10 stocks we like better than Vanguard Total International Stock ETF › For most of th...The Motley Fool
Thu, Feb 5
