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GLOBAL MARKETS-Asia shares extend global tech rout, silver tumbles again
Asian shares track Wall Street lower as tech batteredAlphabet reports solid sales, but plans a lot more capex spendingSiver prices slump, Bitcoin hits lowest since Nov 2024Amazon earnings due, BoE and ECB to decide on policy By Stella Qiu SYDNEY, Feb 5 (Reuters) - Asian stocks slumped on Thursday...Reuters
Thu, Feb 5
MORNING BID EUROPE-Skittish investors haunted by tech sell-off
Feb 5 - A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Stella Qiu: Conviction was high that major U.S. tech firms would deliver another impressive quarter of strong sales and rosy outlooks and so investors added to their exposures before this earnings season. That has proved to be a cos...Reuters
Thu, Feb 5
Crypto Daily | Bitcoin Falls Below $71,000; Canaccord Analysts Lowers Strategy's Target Price by 61%
Crypto Daily is our column tracking crypto market trends, offering timely insights and valuable updates to keep you informed.Crypto NewsBitcoin Falls Below $71,000 as Market Faces a “Crisis of Faith“Bitcoin slumped below $71,000, a level last seen 15 months ago, as a broad risk-off move engulfed glo...Tiger News
Thu, Feb 5
Should You Put $1,000 Into This High-Risk, High-Reward Stock Right Now?
Key PointsIonQ is a leader in quantum computing accuracy.The company has made smart acquisitions and is looking to control the entire quantum ecosystem.10 stocks we like better than IonQ › If you're looking to make a small speculative investment, say around $1,000, and tuck it away for the long haul...The Motley Fool
Thu, Feb 5
UK Stocks-Factors to watch on February 5
Feb 5 (Reuters) - Britain's FTSE 100 .FTSE index is seen opening lower on Thursday, with futures FFIc1 down 0.3%.RIO TINTO: Rio Tinto RIO.L and Glencore GLEN.L are expected to announce an extension to merger talks ahead of a UK regulatory deadline, three people familiar with the talks said.Rio T...Reuters
Thu, Feb 5
BREAKINGVIEWS-YouTube is a devil in disguise for traditional TV
By Jennifer JohnsonLONDON, Feb 5 (Reuters Breakingviews) - A good horror movie plays on the tension between anticipation and uncertainty. For the past few years, the dynamic has played out behind the scenes at major media companies. In this script, YouTube is both charmer and slasher.The Alphabet-ow...Reuters
Thu, Feb 5
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang Just Said AI Won't Replace Software. 3 Beaten-Down SaaS Stocks To Buy Now
Key PointsJensen Huang said that AI will use existing software platforms as tools.A number of large software stocks are down more than 25% from recent peaks.Thus far, earnings reports from software companies have been solid. 10 stocks we like better than Microsoft › Software stocks have been tumblin...The Motley Fool
Thu, Feb 5
Red Mountain Mining jumps on Thompson Falls Antimony Project acquisition
Shares of Australia's Red Mountain Mining RMX.AX soar as much as 24% to A$0.031, their highest level since November 17, 2025Marks steepest intraday rise since January 23Critical minerals and gold explorer acquires Thompson Falls Antimony Project, adjacent to United States Antimony Corporation’s ...Reuters
Thu, Feb 5
More AI-led pain ahead for IT as new tools threaten revenues, says Jefferies
Anthropic’s Cowork plug-ins highlight how AI could erode application services revenue, which accounts for 40%–70% of IT firms’ topline, Jefferies says, adding it sees "more pain ahead" for sectorIT services firms face mounting growth pressure as AI threatens to chip away at core application ...Reuters
Thu, Feb 5
GLOBAL MARKETS-Asia shares slump as global tech selloff spooks investors, silver tumbles again
Asian shares track Wall Street lower as tech batteredAlphabet reports solid sales, but plans a lot more capex spendingSiver prices slump, Bitcoin hits lowest since Nov 2024Amazon earnings due, BoE and ECB to decide on policy By Stella Qiu SYDNEY, Feb 5 (Reuters) - Asian stocks slumped on Thursday...Reuters
Thu, Feb 5
Here's 1 AI Stock Down About 25% Already in 2026. Is It a Buy?
Key PointsSnowflake's fiscal third-quarter product revenue growth was fast, but slower than fiscal Q2.The tech company is seeing tailwinds from AI features on its platform.Snowflake's lack of profitability remains a concern for investors.10 stocks we like better than Snowflake › For part of 2025, sh...The Motley Fool
Thu, Feb 5
Australia's Maas Group set for worst day after sale of construction materials division
Shares of Australia's Maas Group MGH.AX slide 23.2% to A$4.30, on track for their worst session everStock at its lowest since November 24Real estate firm says it would sell construction materials division to Heidelberg Materials Australia (HMA) for up to A$1.70 billion ($1.18 billion)Co says cer...Reuters
Thu, Feb 5
Why Eli Lilly Stock Soared Today
Key PointsSales of Lilly's GLP-1 drugs are surging.Management issued a bullish profit forecast. 10 stocks we like better than Eli Lilly › Shares of Eli Lilly (NYSE: LLY) climbed over 10% on Wednesday after the medicine maker delivered a blockbuster earnings report. Image source: Getty Images.Where t...The Motley Fool
Thu, Feb 5
Reeling From Software Stock Losses? Alphabet Investors Have Some Advice For You
Key PointsSoftware stocks are plunging over a fear of disruption from AI.Something similar happened to Alphabet stock when ChatGPT first came out.Alphabet stock has tripled since then. 10 stocks we like better than Alphabet › Cloud software stocks have been big winners on the market historically, bu...The Motley Fool
Thu, Feb 5
Australia's Neuren Pharmaceuticals extends plunge on regulatory hurdles
Shares of Neuren Pharmaceuticals NEU.AX plunges as much as 10.7% to A$13.06Biotech says FDA will only provide written responses for NNZ-2591 drug development meetings, not face-to-face discussions as requestedDrug targets hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy and Pitt Hopkins syndromeStock fell 10% on Feb...Reuters
Thu, Feb 5
Japan's Nikkei falls as tech shares drag; Astellas surges
By Satoshi Sugiyama TOKYO, Feb 5 (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei share average fell on Thursday, dragged lower by technology stocks on lingering valuation concerns.The benchmark Nikkei 225 Index .N225 fell 0.8% to 53,832.26. The broader Topix .TOPX slid 0.26% to 3,646.06. So far this year, the Nik...Reuters
Thu, Feb 5
Alphabet says capital spending in 2026 could double, cloud business booms
Alphabet plans $175 billion-$185 billion capex in 2026, exceeding analyst expectationsGoogle Cloud's revenue grew 48%, surpassing Microsoft Azure's growthGoogle's competitor to ChatGPT reaches 750 million monthly usersBy Deborah Mary Sophia and Kenrick Cai Feb 4 (Reuters) - Alphabet G...Reuters
Thu, Feb 5
Starbucks Is Back, but Is It a Buy?
In this podcast, Motley Fool contributors Travis Hoium, Lou Whiteman, and Rachel Warren discuss:Starbucks earnings.GM earnings.GM's autonomy plans.Will silver's run continue?To catch full episodes of all The Motley Fool's free podcasts, check out our podcast center. When you're ready to invest, chec...The Motley Fool
Thu, Feb 5
HK Movers | Nonferrous Metal Stocks Sink With Tianqi Lithium Down 12%
Nonferrous metal stocks sank in Hong Kong. Tianqi Lithium fell 12%; Ganfeng Lithium fell 8%; China Nonferrous Mining, MMG, and Jiangxi Copper fell 7%; Lygend Resources, CMOC, Zijin Mining,and Chifeng Gold fel 6%; Zijin Gold International fell 5%; Lingbao Gold, SD Gold, and Zhaojin Mining fell 4%.Tiger News
Thu, Feb 5
European Lithium's Australia-listed shares gain on US reserves, share sale
European Lithium's Australia-listed shares EUR.AX extend gains, rising as much as 4.4%Shares have gained nearly 9% over the past three sessions Rare earths miners have jumped this week as the U.S. launches critical minerals stockpile to counter ChinaEUR also completes sale of 2.5 mln shares in G...Reuters
Thu, Feb 5
