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BBVA's higher provisions offset brighter lending outlook in Mexico and Spain
Q4 profit up 4% to 2.53 billion euros, in line with forecastsFull-year net profit up 4.5% to record 10.51 billion eurosShares fall following higher provisions Sees higher loans and lending income in Spain and MexicoBy Jesús AguadoMADRID, Feb 5 (Reuters) - Spain's BBVA BBVA.MC said on Thursday ri...Reuters
Thu, Feb 5
Gold, silver miners fall as precious metal prices edge lower on firmer US dollar
U.S.-listed shares of gold and silver miners down premarket, tracking falling prices of the metals GOL/Spot gold XAU= down 0.9% at $4,917.61/ounce, retreating from a near one-week high hit earlier in the sessionSpot silver XAG= down 9.3% at $79.88/ounce, after tumbling as much as 15% earlierGold and...Reuters
Thu, Feb 5
Snap shares climb as holiday ad sales lift quarterly revenue
Shares of social media firm Snap SNAP.N rise 5.4% to $6.23 premarket after the company beat Q4 revenue estimates, driven by a holiday season boost in advertising salesSnapchat-parent's Q4 revenue rose 10% to $1.72 bln, but its Q1 revenue forecast of $1.50 bln-$1.53 bln came in slightly below ana...Reuters
Thu, Feb 5
Premarket Movers | Gold & Silver Stocks Fall; AGQ down 19%; Hycroft Mining down 6%; Snap Soars 6%; Baidu Jumps 5%
Snap Inc beat Wall Street estimates for fourth-quarter revenue, as more advertisers turned to the social media platform during the holiday season, sending its shares up 6% in premarket trading on Thursday.The Snapchat-parent said total active advertisers on the platform rose 28% in the fourth quarte...Tiger News
Thu, Feb 5
The Stock Market Sounds an Alarm for the First Time in 25 Years. Here Is What History Says Comes Next in 2026
Key PointsThe stock market is valued near its most expensive levels ever.Soaring valuations in artificial intelligence (AI) are echoing themes last seen during the dot-com bubble.History has a flawless track record of predicting where the stock market should be headed in 2026.10 stocks we like bette...The Motley Fool
Thu, Feb 5
Billionaire Stanley Druckenmiller Sells Microsoft Stock and Buys an AI Stock Up 243,600% Since Its IPO
Key PointsStanley Druckenmiller, a former hedge fund manager with an impressive track record, sold Microsoft and bought Amazon in the third quarter.Microsoft stock has fallen 24% from its high due to concerns about AI spending, but investments in AI are paying off across its software and cloud busin...The Motley Fool
Thu, Feb 5
Why the Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF Is a Good Choice to Diversify Your Portfolio
Key PointsThe Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF has averaged a small annual loss over the past five years, but earned a total return of 6.7% in the past year.Vanguard forecasts that U.S. bonds could be better investments than U.S. stocks for the next 10 years. Putting some funds into this bond ETF coul...The Motley Fool
Thu, Feb 5
Street View: Qualcomm caught in memory chip squeeze
Qualcomm QCOM.O slumps more than 11% in premarket tradingThe chip designer on Wednesday forecast Q2 revenue and profit below estimates, citing global memory chip shortage that is squeezing smartphone sales as electronics supply chains remain under pressure MEMORY CHIP SUPPLIERS DIAL AIJ.P.Mo...Reuters
Thu, Feb 5
German defence stocks slip after U.S.-Iran talks plan, Rheinmetall's pre-close call comments
Shares in German defence companies fall; a local trader points to reassuring geopolitical signals as the U.S. and Iran agreed to hold talks in Oman on FridayRenk R3NK.DE and Hensoldt HAGG.DE slip around 1.3-2.8% while Rheinmetall RHMG.DE drops close to 6%Analysts point to a pre-close call Rheinmetal...Reuters
Thu, Feb 5
Elf Beauty gains as strong Q3 prompts outlook boost
Shares of Elf Beauty ELF.N rise 8.2% to $91.62 in premarket tradingCo lifted its annual profit and sales outlook after beating Q3 estimates, driven by steady demand for its low-cost cosmeticsBrokerage Canaccord Genuity believes ELF’s brands continue to grow faster than the industry, driving market‑s...Reuters
Thu, Feb 5
2 Millionaire-Maker Technology Stocks
Key PointsEach of these players operates in cutting-edge areas of technology: AI and quantum computing.They are already generating revenue, but much more may be on the way.10 stocks we like better than CoreWeave › Technology stocks have soared in recent years, and some may have even helped investors...The Motley Fool
Thu, Feb 5
Semiconductor Shares Mixed; Broadcom up 5%; ASML, AMD, Nvidia up 2%; ARM down 7%; Qualcomm down 12%; Wolfspeed down 14%
Semiconductor shares mixed in premarket trading on Thursday.Broadcom up 5%; Applied Materials, SOXL up 3%; ASML, AMD, Nvidia up 2%; Micron, Marvell up 1%; ARM down 7%; Qualcomm down 12%; Wolfspeed down 14%.Shares of ARM Holdings fell on Wednesday as its licensing revenues fell short of Wall Street...Tiger News
Thu, Feb 5
Despite Nearing a $2 Trillion Market Cap, Meta Platforms Just Missed a Golden Opportunity
Key PointsThe "Magnificent Seven" -- led by Facebook parent Meta Platforms in 2026 -- have done most of the heavy lifting on Wall Street.Meta's sustainable social media moat and its pristine balance sheet have made it a popular long-term investment. However, Meta's board of directors just bypassed a...The Motley Fool
Thu, Feb 5
Should You Buy Rivian Stock While It's Under $20?
Key PointsRivian is an up-and-coming EV stock that managed to out-sell Honda in EVs last year. The company is introducing the more affordable R2 this year to expand its customer base. However, its financials, despite improvement, leave a lot to be desired. 10 stocks we like better than Rivian Automo...The Motley Fool
Thu, Feb 5
Maas Group tumbles on AI pivot as $1.2 billion materials exit spooks investors
Shares dive 26%, on track for biggest one-day drop everDeal expected to be complete in second half of 2026Maas to invest A$100 million in Firmus Group for 1.7% stakeBiggest deal for Heidelberg Materials in nearly a decadeBy Sherin Sunny and Roshan Thomas Feb 5 (Reuters) - Australia's Maas Gro...Reuters
Thu, Feb 5
LIVE MARKETS-Software breathes, miners slump, banks mixed
STOXX 600 down 0.4%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 SOFTWARE BREATHES, MINERS SL...Reuters
Thu, Feb 5
Dingdong Announces Entry into Definitive Agreement to Sell its China Business to Meituan
SHANGHAI, Feb. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Dingdong (Cayman) Limited ("Dingdong" or the "Company") (NYSE: DDL), a leading fresh grocery e-commerce company in China, today announced that it has entered into a definitive Share Purchase Agreement (the "Share Purchase Agreement...PR Newswire
Thu, Feb 5
Bitcoin dip brings key $70,000 level into view
SINGAPORE/LONDON, Feb 5 (Reuters) - Bitcoin was on the cusp of breaking below the key $70,000 level on Thursday as a slide in the world's largest cryptocurrency showed no signs of stopping.Bitcoin BTC= fell 2% in early European trade, having dropped as much as 3.5% earlier during the Asian sessi...Reuters
Thu, Feb 5
Can Pfizer Crash the Lilly and Novo Nordisk Weight-Loss Party?
Key PointsPfizer hopes to differentiate itself in the obesity drug market with a once-monthly injection.The company plans to advance 20 obesity therapy clinical studies in 2026.Pfizer's first potential approvals won't come until 2028, but the company could be a winner in the weight-loss market.Thes...The Motley Fool
Thu, Feb 5
2 Utility Stocks to Buy in February
Key PointsPower demand is surging due to AI data centers. NextEra Energy is a leader in renewable energy development.Dominion is the leading power supplier to data centers. 10 stocks we like better than NextEra Energy › The utility sector has been charging higher over the past year. The Vanguard Uti...The Motley Fool
Thu, Feb 5
