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Trump Is Courting Chevron, ExxonMobil, and Others on Venezuela. What It Could Mean for Your Energy Portfolio.
Key PointsChevron is already operating in Venezuela and will likely be happy to be given a freer hand there.ExxonMobil is reluctant to enter Venezuela until there is greater political clarity.Other energy companies could someday find investing in the country appealing, given its large oil reserves.1...The Motley Fool
Wed, Feb 4
Street View: Pepsi brings new energy to long‑stalled snack story
PepsiCo PEP.O will cut prices on core brands such as Lay's and Doritos by up to 15% following a consumer backlash against several previous price hikes, the snacks and beverage maker said on Tuesday after it topped estimates for fourth-quarter resultsMedian PT of 25 brokerages covering the stock ...Reuters
Wed, Feb 4
LIVE MARKETS-S&P 500: Breakout or fakeout?
US equity index futures mixed; Dow, S&P 500 modestly green, Nasdaq 100 dipsJan ADP National Employment 22k vs 48k estimateEuro STOXX 600 index up ~0.4%Dollar ~flat; gold up ~2.5%; crude slips; bitcoin off ~1.5%US 10-Year Treasury yield edges up to ~4.29%Welcome to the home for real-time coverage...Reuters
Wed, Feb 4
Here's Why UiPath Stock Crashed 23% in January
Key PointsUiPath's robotic process automation platform could be displaced by sophisticated AI tools.UiPath has embraced AI, integrating it into its platform and mitigating the downsides.UiPath could emerge as a winner in the automation market, but uncertainty is running high.10 stocks we like better...The Motley Fool
Wed, Feb 4
CDW gains after quarterly results beat
Shares of IT solutions provider CDW CDW.O rise 5.7% to $133.41 premarketCDW reports Q4 net sales of $5.51 bln, beating analysts' average estimate of $5.29 bln, according to data compiled by LSEGPosts Q4 adj EPS of $2.57, ahead of estimates of $2.44 For the full year, CDW reports net sales of $22...Reuters
Wed, Feb 4
Fortive rises after upbeat annual profit forecast
Industrial products maker Fortive's FTV.N shares up 3% at $56 premarketCo sees 2026 profit above Wall Street estimates, helped by resilient demand at its industrial automation unitFTV expects FY26 adjusted earnings of $2.90 to $3 per share vs analysts' average estimate of $2.84 per share - d...Reuters
Wed, Feb 4
Top Calls on Wall Street: Nvidia, Apple, Tesla, Five Below, Chipotle, Levi, Airbnb & More
Here are the biggest calls on Wall Street on Wednesday:Barclays reiterates Advanced Micro Devices as overweightBarclays says it’s sticking with AMD shares following earnings on Tuesday.“AMD is gaining share in PC and Server with a call option on AI with significant potential spend from OAI [Open AI]...Tiger News
Wed, Feb 4
5 Takeaways From Microsoft's Latest Earnings Report
Key PointsMicrosoft beat revenue and earnings expectations in its latest quarter.A large portion of its backlog is tied to OpenAI, bringing concentration risk.Microsoft's cloud service, Azure, could see growth slow due to capacity constraints.10 stocks we like better than Microsoft › Microsoft (NASD...The Motley Fool
Wed, Feb 4
ROI-Record volatility is not what gold buyers signed up for: McGeever
By Jamie McGeeverORLANDO, Florida, Feb 4 (Reuters) - Gold's historic price swings and record volatility are hardly hallmarks of the ultimate safety play. This is not what investors, including central banks, signed up for.Gold is essentially a cumbersome rock with high storage costs that pays no ...Reuters
Wed, Feb 4
Street View: Amgen banks on pipeline depth and long term weight-loss play
Amgen AMGN.O on Tuesday reported fourth-quarter financial results that came in ahead of Wall Street expectations and the company continues to express confidence in experimental weight-loss drug MariTideAt least six brokerages raise PT on the stock following results VOLUME GROWTH A KEY DRIVERMorg...Reuters
Wed, Feb 4
Liberty Energy dips after increased $700 mln convertible bonds sale
Oilfield services firm Liberty Energy LBRT.N shares down 1.3% at $25.70 before the bell after co raises more capital than planned Denver, Colorado-based LBRT early Weds announced pricing private offering of $700 mln 0% 5-yr convertible bonds (CBs) LBRT shares on Tues dipped 0.2% to $2...Reuters
Wed, Feb 4
Chipotle, Mondelez shares slide as weak demand, rising costs hurt sales view
By Joel Jose Feb 4 (Reuters) - Shares of burrito chain Chipotle Mexican Grill CMG.N fell 6% and Mondelez International MDLZ.O slid 3% before the bell on Wednesday, as dour annual sales forecasts from the companies raised worries over weak consumer demand and rising input costs.Lower‑income house...Reuters
Wed, Feb 4
US STOCKS-S&P 500, Dow set for higher open as Lilly, Super Micro earnings cushion software jitters
Futures: Dow up 0.25%, S&P 500 up 0.12%, Nasdaq down 0.27%Advanced Micro Devices down on dip in quarterly revenue forecastSMCI jumps after raising annual revenue forecast Eli Lilly gains on forecasting 2026 profit above estimatesBy Pranav Kashyap and Twesha Dikshit Feb 4 (Reuters) - The S&...Reuters
Wed, Feb 4
NYSE Content Update: Disney Names New CEO After Ringing Bell on Main Street USA
NYSE issues a pre-market daily advisory direct from the trading floor. NEW YORK, Feb. 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) provides a daily pre-market update directly from the NYSE Trading Floor. Access today's NYSE Pre-market update for market insights before trading begins.&...PR Newswire
Wed, Feb 4
BMO raises Exxon's PT, citing upstream project pipeline
BMO Capital Markets raises price target on U.S. energy major Exxon Mobil XOM.N to $155 from $125New PT represents upside of 7.8% to stock's last closeBrokerage raises estimates after XOM's results; sees Q4 update as "neutral from an expectation perspective""We like the deep pipel...Reuters
Wed, Feb 4
Don't You Dare Buy the Cheapest Cruise Line Stock
Key PointsNorwegian Cruise Line trades for much lower revenue and forward earnings multiples than its peers.It has declined over the past year, a sharp contrast to the double-digit gains by Carnival, Royal Caribbean, and Viking.It will have a lot to prove when it offers up its fourth-quarter results...The Motley Fool
Wed, Feb 4
Yum Brands falls after Q4 profit miss
Shares of KFC parent Yum Brands YUM.N slide 1.1% to $157 in volatile premarket tradingCo reports Q4 adj. EPS of $1.73, missing analysts' average estimate of $1.77, according to data compiled by LSEGPosts global same-store sales rise of 3% for the fourth quarter, compared with analysts' estim...Reuters
Wed, Feb 4
Sarepta rises on NZ regulatory nod to start Huntington's disease trial
Shares of Sarepta Therapeutics SRPT.O 3% at $20.92 premarketDrugmaker says it received approval in New Zealand to begin first human study of SRP‑1005 for Huntington's disease, a rare fatal brain disorderCo's SRP‑1005 is an experimental treatment designed to target the genetic cause of the c...Reuters
Wed, Feb 4
