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All It Takes Is $3,000 in ExxonMobil to Generate Hundreds in Annual Passive Income
Key PointsExxon was the second-highest dividend payer among S&P 500 companies last year. The oil giant has increased its dividend for 43 consecutive years. It's in a strong position to continue increasing its 3%-yielding payout. 10 stocks we like better than ExxonMobil › ExxonMobil (NYSE: XOM) paid ...The Motley Fool
Wed, Feb 4
UK's Oxford Biomedica rises after multi-year commercial supply deal with BMS
Shares of British cell and gene therapy manufacturer Oxford Biomedica OXB.L up 1.8% at 835 penceCo says it expanded its partnership with Bristol Myers SquibbBNY.N, signing a new commercial supply agreement to make and supply lentiviral vectors for BMS' CAR‑T programmesUnder agreement, OXB expect...Reuters
Wed, Feb 4
TomTom says ramp-down of old contracts will weigh on 2026 sales, shares tumble
Shares fall more than 10% in early trading after broad consensus missTomTom sees lower to steady revenue in 2026 due to contract transitionAutomotive unit order backlog hits record 2.4 billion euros at end-2025By Mathias de Rozario Feb 4 (Reuters) - Dutch mapping technology group TomTom TOM2.AS e...Reuters
Wed, Feb 4
Husqvarna CEO says tariffs now 'part of doing business,' expects more price hikes
Feb 4 (Reuters) - Husqvarna's HUSQb.ST CEO Glen Instone said on Wednesday trade tariffs are now "part of doing business" and that the Swedish garden gear maker would need to continue passing higher costs on to customers if the measures remain in place."We had to pass price increases ...Reuters
Wed, Feb 4
ZTO Announces Proposed Offering of US$1.5 Billion Convertible Senior Notes
SHANGHAI, Feb. 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- ZTO Express (Cayman) Inc. (NYSE: ZTO and SEHK: 2057), a leading and fast-growing express delivery company in China ("ZTO" or the "Company"), today announced a proposed offering (the "Notes Offering") of US$1.5 b...PR Newswire
Wed, Feb 4
ZTO Announces Certain Preliminary Estimated Full Year 2025 Financial Results
SHANGHAI, Feb. 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- ZTO Express (Cayman) Inc. (NYSE: ZTO and SEHK: 2057), a leading and fast-growing express delivery company in China ("ZTO" or the "Company"), today announced certain preliminary estimated financial results for the full year of 2025. Base...PR Newswire
Wed, Feb 4
Claiming Social Security Early Because of Poor Health? It May Not Be a Good Idea for This Reason.
Key PointsClaiming Social Security early reduces your benefits on a monthly basis.If your health is poor, an early filing might give you more lifetime income.While an early claim might work out best for you, it could hurt a surviving spouse.The $23,760 Social Security bonus most retirees completely ...The Motley Fool
Wed, Feb 4
Agoda Supports Tourism Authority of Thailand in Promoting Trusted Thailand Initiative
BANGKOK, Feb. 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Digital travel platform Agoda is partnering with the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) to advance the Trusted Thailand initiative. The collaboration showcases both Agoda's and the Thai government's dedication to prioritizing safety and quality standards in tou...PR Newswire
Wed, Feb 4
Santander falls 3% after Webster's acquisition
Shares of Banco Santander SAN.MC fall around 3.5%, among the worst performers on STOXX600 .STOXX, as the Spanish bank will buy U.S. regional lender Webster Financial WBS.N in a $12.2 billion deal failed to impress brokersMorgan Stanley downgraded the Spanish bank to "equal-weight" from "...Reuters
Wed, Feb 4
Should You Buy Gold Stocks Newmont and Barrick on the Dip?
Key PointsGold prices and gold stocks plunged last week.However, Newmont and Barrick have two key growth drivers that appear to be sustainable.Both gold stocks are already rebounding and could continue rising higher.10 stocks we like better than Newmont › Some called the steep sell-off in gold on Ja...The Motley Fool
Wed, Feb 4
ANALYSIS-India's markets get tariff relief but not a buy yet
Foreigners dip their toes but remain wary of tepid earnings Lack of clear AI bets restrain Indian equities vs peersTraders expect pressure on frail rupee to ease after trade dealBy Jaspreet Kalra, Ankur Banerjee and Karin StroheckerMUMBAI/SINGAPORE/LONDON, Feb 4 (Reuters) - The U.S.-India trade deal...Reuters
Wed, Feb 4
Why Robinhood Stock Dropped 12% in January
Key PointsRobinhood has been reporting strong growth and increasing profits.Cryptocurrency trading is reponsible for a large portion of its growth, and Bitcoin is down 25% over the past three months.The company has been expanding in many different areas and has a long growth runway.10 stocks we like...The Motley Fool
Wed, Feb 4
LIVE MARKETS-Europe before the bell: software watched, big hit for Novo
Welcome 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 EUROPE BEFORE THE BELL: SOFTWARE WATCHED, BIG HIT FOR NOVO European shares were set for a steady start on Wednesday after a ro...Reuters
Wed, Feb 4
This 6.7%-Yielding Dividend Stock is Coming Off a Record Year With Plenty of Fuel to Continue Growing
Key PointsEnterprise Products Partners delivered record volumes and cash flow last year. Its high-yielding payout is on a rock-solid foundation. The MLP has visibility into its growth through the end of 2027. 10 stocks we like better than Enterprise Products Partners › Enterprise Products Partners (...The Motley Fool
Wed, Feb 4
The Financial Stock Big Money Managers Are Quietly Buying
Key PointsAfter performing strongly for most of 2025, SoFi Technologies shares began trading sideways late last year, and have started to trend lower.However, just prior to this mixed price action, many well-known asset managers materially increased their positions in the digital-first financial ser...The Motley Fool
Wed, Feb 4
Japan's Nikkei slips after sharp gain as software firms slump
By Junko Fujita TOKYO, Feb 4 (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei share average fell on Wednesday, a day after it logged a sharp gain, as software developers tracked a selloff in their global peers.The Nikkei .N225 fell 0.78% to 54,293.36. It climbed nearly 4% to a record high on Tuesday, its biggest d...Reuters
Wed, Feb 4
AMD's Frankfurt-listed shares fall after weaker sales
Feb 4 (Reuters) - Advanced Micro Devices shares AMD.O fell over 6% in early Frankfurt trading on Wednesday after the company forecast a slight decline in quarterly revenue, raising concerns about whether it can effectively challenge Nvidia NVDA.O in the booming AI market. The stock ended Tuesday'...Reuters
Wed, Feb 4
Elevate Your Escape: Agoda's Guide to Asia's Must-Visit Hill Stations
SINGAPORE, Feb. 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Digital travel platform Agoda invites travelers to discover Asia's enchanting hill stations, where serene landscapes and cool climates offer a perfect retreat from the hustle and bustle. From the colonial charm of Shimla to the lush tea gardens of Cameron...PR Newswire
Wed, Feb 4
ROI-What's the point of Europe today? It must figure it out fast: Stephen Jen
By Stephen Jen LONDON, Feb 4 (Reuters) - We all know people who seem to attract all the bad luck in life. Europe, facing both internal and external challenges, is starting to look like that unfortunate person. What the region needs now is clarity of purpose and a bold plan to achieve it.Some of t...Reuters
Wed, Feb 4
LIVE MARKETS-Euro zone faces inflation hurdle before ECB
Welcome 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.comEURO ZONE FACES INFLATION HURDLE BEFORE ECB A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Rae WeeEuro zone prelim...Reuters
Wed, Feb 4
