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Should You Buy Shares of GE Vernova (GEV) In February?
Key PointsGE Vernova’s stock has more than doubled over the past year.Its Power and Electrification businesses are booming as the AI market expands.It looks reasonably valued relative to its long-term growth potential.10 stocks we like better than Ge Vernova › GE Vernova (NYSE: GEV), the former ener...The Motley Fool
Wed, Feb 4
3 Dividend Stocks I'm Piling Into in 2026 For Reliable Income
Key PointsI'm a dividend investor, focusing on buying good businesses with historically high yields.I've increased my positions in Brookfield Renewable Partners, Hormel, and Clorox.All three companies offer hefty yields of 5%, 4.7%, and 4.5%, respectively.10 stocks we like better than Brookfield Ren...The Motley Fool
Wed, Feb 4
QCOM: Memory Crunch Deepens; Smartphone Stocks at Risk?
Qualcomm (QCOM) released its Q1 FY2026 results (quarter ended Dec 2025) after the U.S. market close on Feb 5 Beijing time. Key takeaways:1) Headline numbers: Revenue was $12.25bn, +5% YoY, in line with consensus ($12.2bn). Growth decelerated again, mainly due to a sluggish downstream smartphone mark...Dolphin Research
Wed, Feb 4
PREVIEW: Alphabet poised to beat analyst expectations on strong advertising revenue growth
Alphabet's GOOGL.O shares are down 0.72% to $336.39 due after markets close on WednesdayWall Street analysts expect GOOGL to report a roughly 16% rise in revenue to $94.52 billion amid strong growth in advertising income. Adj EPS is estimated to rise 22% to $2.63 versus $2.15GOOGL's rev and ...Reuters
Wed, Feb 4
FTSE 100 makes record close, GSK at 26-year high after earnings impress
FTSE 100 up 0.8% and FTSE 250 up 0.18%GSK hits 26-year high after Q4 earningsSoftware, tech stocks still under pressureInvestors await BoE policy decision on ThursdayBy Tharuniyaa Lakshmi Feb 4 (Reuters) - The UK's FTSE 100 closed at a record high on Wednesday, boosted by healthcare stocks l...Reuters
Wed, Feb 4
This Energy Stock Could Have Momentum in 2026 Beyond the AI Power Trade
Key PointsIn 2025, GE Vernova more than tripled its direct orders for data centers over the previous year.GE Vernova has grown its backlog to $150 billion.The company offers diversified services for fast-growing global energy markets like natural gas and renewables.10 stocks we like better than Ge V...The Motley Fool
Wed, Feb 4
Meet the "Magnificent Seven" Stock Berkshire Hathaway and Investing Legend Warren Buffett Should Have Bought. (Hint: It's Not Apple, Amazon, or Alphabet.)
Key PointsBerkshire Hathaway currently owns three "Magnificent Seven" stocks that have all produced strong returns.This social media and digital advertising juggernaut possesses an unrivaled network effect.Maybe the conglomerate will start to invest more in technology companies in the future.10 stoc...The Motley Fool
Wed, Feb 4
Why Silicon Labs Stock Glows Green Today
Key PointsSilicon Labs beat Q4 earnings this morning.No one cares about that though, because Texas Instruments is buying Silicon Labs.10 stocks we like better than Silicon Laboratories › Silicon Labs (NASDAQ: SLAB) stock skyrocketed 48% through 11:25 a.m. ET Wednesday after announcing its Q4 results...The Motley Fool
Wed, Feb 4
Critical minerals stocks fall; Vance touts price floor system
Shares of rare earths and critical minerals companies fall between 8% and 14% U.S. Vice President JD Vance unveiled plans to marshal allies into a preferential trade bloc for critical minerals, proposing coordinated price floors as Washington escalates efforts to loosen China's grip on materials...Reuters
Wed, Feb 4
New York Times posts slower digital subscriber growth, shares slump
Feb 4 (Reuters) - The New York Times NYT.N on Wednesday posted slower digital subscriber growth for the fourth quarter and issued a lackluster ad revenue growth forecast, sending its stock down 10%.The slow growth was despite a busy news cycle last year, driven by geopolitical tensions, President Do...Reuters
Wed, Feb 4
FACTBOX-Wells Fargo lifts end-2026 target for gold to $6,100-$6,300/oz
Feb 4 (Reuters) - Wells Fargo Investment Institute (WFII) has raised its end-2026 gold price target to $6,100–$6,300 an ounce, citing expectations of lower short-term interest rates and sustained central bank demand, it said in a note on Wednesday.The bank had previously projected year-end prices in...Reuters
Wed, Feb 4
LIVE MARKETS-Software, BD companies, crypto in sync to the downside
Nasdaq slides >1%, S&P 500 declines, Dow up ~0.4%Tech weakest S&P 500 sector; Materials leads gainersEuro STOXX 600 index up ~0.2%Dollar rallies; crude, gold slip; bitcoin off ~4%US 10-Year Treasury yield flat at ~4.27%Welcome to the home for real-time coverage of markets brought to you b...Reuters
Wed, Feb 4
US STOCKS-S&P 500, Nasdaq fall as software jitters grip; Alphabet in focus
Indexes: Dow up 0.79%, S&P 500 down 0.24%, Nasdaq down 1.08%Advanced Micro Devices down on dip in quarterly revenue forecastSuper Micro Computer jumps after raising annual revenue forecast Eli Lilly gains on forecasting 2026 profit above estimatesBy Pranav Kashyap and Twesha Dikshit Feb 4 (Re...Reuters
Wed, Feb 4
FACTBOX-Hedge funds jump into volatile January to reap returns
By Nell Mackenzie LONDON, Feb 4 (Reuters) - Hedge funds posted positive returns in January thanks to ripples of market volatility stemming from U.S. military action in Venezuela, questions around the independence of the Federal Reserve and a cold snap that sent natural gas futures flying.Performa...Reuters
Wed, Feb 4
Nervous to Invest Your Retirement Savings in Stocks? Here's What Might Happen if You Don't.
Key PointsA lot of people are scared to invest in the stock market.Avoiding it could mean stunting your savings' growth.Diversifying your portfolio could help mitigate your risks. The $23,760 Social Security bonus most retirees completely overlook › I was talking to a friend recently who admitted th...The Motley Fool
Wed, Feb 4
Why Enphase Energy Stock Soared Today
Key PointsEnphase Energy saw its strongest demand in over two years, but there was a catch. A tax credit expiration pulled solar system installations forward. Guidance still calls for a drop in sales in the current quarter versus last year. 10 stocks we like better than Enphase Energy › Shares of so...The Motley Fool
Wed, Feb 4
Boston Scientific shares fall as key segment's performance spooks investors
By Kamal ChoudhuryFeb 4 (Reuters) - Boston Scientific BSX.N on Wednesday reported lower-than-expected quarterly sales in its key electrophysiology division, dragging the medical device maker's shares as much as 17% down — the steepest single‑day percentage drop in over 25 years.The segment, whic...Reuters
Wed, Feb 4
