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Bunge falls after 2026 profit forecast misses estimates
Shares of grain trader Bunge BG.N down 3.3% at $113.01 premarketCo forecasts current-year adjusted profit per share to be in the range of $7.50 to $8.00, below analysts' average estimates of $8.71 - data compiled by LSEGVolatile commodity markets and tighter margins weigh on gobal grain traderPo...Reuters
Wed, Feb 4
What Zootopia 2's $1.7 Billion Reveals About Disney's Untouchable Moat
Key PointsZootopia 2 is one of Disney's latest $1 billion films, but it's also driving views on Disney and visits to Zootopia Land in Shanghai.Disney's strong franchises and characters are effectively used across the business.While the media industry is changing in multiple ways, Disney remains a s...The Motley Fool
Wed, Feb 4
Does Stanley Druckenmiller Know Something Wall Street Doesn't? He Dumped All of His Shares in a Company Dominating a Market That May Soon Be Worth $100 Billion and Opened Positions in 3 AI Giants.
Key PointsStanley Druckenmiller is known for bold moves: Over the past couple of years, he sold all of his shares of Nvidia and Palantir Technologies.Druckenmiller favors technology and healthcare stocks.10 stocks we like better than Amazon › Billionaires, like the rest of us investors, generally li...The Motley Fool
Wed, Feb 4
MORNING BID AMERICAS-AI scatters the tech herd
By Mike Dolan Feb 4 - What matters in U.S. and global markets todayBy Mike Dolan, Editor-At-Large, Finance and Markets The AI wave clearly doesn't float all boats. Tuesday's withering shakeout in the shares of software, data analytics and professional services operations shows how ne...Reuters
Wed, Feb 4
Crypto-Adjacent Prediction Markets Are Seeing a Meteoric Rise. Here Are 3 Warnings for Investors.
Key PointsPrediction markets have a similar appeal to cryptocurrency trading with risk-seeking investors.In addition to obvious risks, prediction markets have several gray areas.Regulators could look more closely at prediction markets if their growth continues.These 10 stocks could mint the next wav...The Motley Fool
Wed, Feb 4
Billionaire Investor David Einhorn Has a Big Warning for Stock Investors
Key PointsDavid Einhorn made a name for himself as an investor making big short sales and investing in macroeconomic trends.His most recent letter to investors explains his thoughts about the U.S. stock market right now.Investors should focus on a specific area of the market if they want to position...The Motley Fool
Wed, Feb 4
US STOCKS-Futures muted as AI jitters batter software; Alphabet, ADP in focus
Futures: up Dow 0.27%, S&P 500 up 0.09%, Nasdaq down 0.05% Feb 4 (Reuters) - U.S. stock index futures were muted on Wednesday as investors avoided software and cloud stocks following a bruising slide in the previous session, while AMD slid after issuing a dour forecast.The software and servic...Reuters
Wed, Feb 4
Prediction: 5 Quantum Computing Stocks That Will Be Worth More Than IonQ 5 Years From Now
Key PointsIonQ is a pure-play quantum computing stock, but its $13.7 billion valuation faces stiff competition from tech giants with deeper pockets.For instance, IBM operates the largest fleet of publicly accessible quantum computers.Nvidia provides the classical computing infrastructure every quant...The Motley Fool
Wed, Feb 4
Silicon Laboratories jumps as Texas Instruments eyes $7 billion acquisition
Shares of chip designer Silicon Laboratories SLAB.O jumps 32.6% to $181.15 premarketChipmaker Texas Instruments TXN.O in advance talks to buy SLAB for about $7 bln, source tells ReutersShares of TXN down 3.2%.TXN and SLAB did not immediately respond to Reuters' requests for commentPotential deal...Reuters
Wed, Feb 4
Indonesia unveils new draft market regulations after $80 billion rout
JAKARTA, Feb 4 (Reuters) - The Indonesia Stock Exchange has release draft regulations on Wednesday stipulating minimum free float requirements for new share listings, as it looks to move quickly to address concerns raised by index MSCI, which triggered an $80 billion market selloff last week.Indones...Reuters
Wed, Feb 4
Is D-Wave Quantum (QBTS) Stock a Buy Now?
Key PointsD-Wave Quantum is a quantum computing start-up.It specializes in quantum annealing, a niche where there's less competition than classic gate-model quantum computing.Because the quantum computing market is so new, it's anyone's guess whether D-Wave will be a success.10 stocks we like better...The Motley Fool
Wed, Feb 4
Carlsberg's shares rise on profit beat, possible Indian IPO
Cost-cutting, soft drinks help Carlsberg grow profits 5%Flags possible Indian IPO; shares rise Brewer forecasts up to 6% growth this yearExpects no change in difficult environment, warns on geopolitical uncertaintyBy Emma RumneyLONDON, Feb 4 (Reuters) - Danish brewer Carlsberg CARLb.CO on Wednesday ...Reuters
Wed, Feb 4
Down 80%, Should You Buy the Dip on Figma?
Key PointsFigma made creating and collaborating on design products much more seamless than previous options.Figma customers spending at least $100,000 annually have grown significantly.Even after declining, it's hard to justify Figma's current valuation.10 stocks we like better than Figma › Last yea...The Motley Fool
Wed, Feb 4
Better Growth Stock: Nu Holdings vs. SoFi Technologies
Key PointsNu Holdings' impressive unit economics support its burgeoning earnings base.SoFi Technologies continues to move the needle forward with ongoing product launches.Investors can view both of these companies as solid opportunities. 10 stocks we like better than SoFi Technologies › Investing at...The Motley Fool
Wed, Feb 4
Street View: Pfizer’s new weight-loss drug data gets mixed appraisals
Pfizer PFE.N on Tuesday reported trial results for a key obesity drug acquired in its recent $10 billion Metsera deal, revealing data that raises concerns about how well patients may tolerate itMedian PT of 29 brokerages covering the stock is $28 - data compiled by LSEG UP AGAINST GLP-1 DRUGSJ.P...Reuters
Wed, Feb 4
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
Wed, Feb 4
CANADA STOCKS-TSX futures rise as gold extends gain, oil advances on US-Iran tension
Feb 4 (Reuters) - Futures tracking Canada's main stock index rose on Wednesday as precious metals extended their gains, while oil prices climbed amid simmering tensions in the Middle East after the U.S. shot down an Iranian drone.March futures on the S&P/TSX composite index SXFcv1 were up 0....Reuters
Wed, Feb 4
Is Bitmine Immersion Technologies an Underrated Crypto Play?
Key PointsAfter hitting a 52-week high of $161 last summer, Bitmine Immersion Technologies now trades for just $26.The market cap of Bitmine Immersion Technologies is now almost exactly equivalent to the value of its Ethereum holdings.Ethereum is now looking like a better buy than an Ethereum treasu...The Motley Fool
Wed, Feb 4
Hurray! It's Another New Space IPO! (But Should You Buy It?)
Key PointsYork Space Systems went public Thursday -- and now trades below its offering price.This brand new space stock isn't cheap, though, costing more than 11 times annual sales.10 stocks we like better than York Space Systems › York Space Systems (NYSE: YSS) had its initial public offering (IPO)...The Motley Fool
Wed, Feb 4
Silver miners rise as US-Iran tensions lift demand
Shares of silver miners rise premarket, tracking gains in the white metal's prices GOL/Spot silver XAG= rises 5.02% to $89.39 per ouncePrices increase on higher demand, supported by renewed U.S.–Iran tensions that lifted safe-haven buyingHecla Mining HL.N up 4.3%; Coeur Mining CDE.N up 3.6%Canad...Reuters
Wed, Feb 4
