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Verizon Shares Jump on Strong Subscriber Growth and Buyback. Is It Too Late to Buy the Stock?
Key PointsVerizon turned in its best quarterly net subscriber addition numbers in more than five years.It also put in place a large stock buyback program and remains committed to its dividend. The stock is still attractively priced even after its recent gains. 10 stocks we like better than Verizon ...The Motley Fool
Tue, Feb 3
DaVita rises on upbeat annual profit forecast
Dialysis firm DaVita's DVA.N shares rise 10.6% to $121.05 premarket after co forecasts annual profit above estimatesCo expects 2026 adj. EPS to be between $13.60 and $15 vs analysts' average estimate of $12.65 - LSEG dataDVA attributes upbeat estimate to steady demand for its kidney dialysis...Reuters
Tue, Feb 3
Merck falls on downbeat 2026 profit and sales forecasts
Shares of drugmaker Merck MRK.N fall 2% to $113.11 premarket Co says 2026 revenue will be $65.5 bln–$67 bln, with the high end below analysts’ $67.6 bln forecast and profit also came in below Wall Street estimatesCo reports Q4 adj.profit of $2.04/shr vs analysts' average estimate of $2.01/shr -...Reuters
Tue, Feb 3
MORNING BID AMERICAS-Deals and delays
By Mike Dolan Feb 3 - What matters in U.S. and global markets todayBy Mike Dolan, Editor-At-Large, Finance and Markets Amid the dramatic twists and turns of the year so far, U.S. manufacturing seems to have rebounded sharply - with ISM survey showing factory activity expanding in January for...Reuters
Tue, Feb 3
Why I've Decided Not to Leave My Sons a Bundle of Money
Key PointsThe money you spend your life saving may best be used to create memories.It's easy to believe people feel one way, when the reality is the polar opposite. Enjoying your senior years involves giving yourself permission. The $23,760 Social Security bonus most retirees completely overlook › S...The Motley Fool
Tue, Feb 3
Evercore spots buying opportunity in West Pharma amid strong Oral Wegovy prescription data
Brokerage Evercore ISI says West Pharma's shares WST.N are down about 15% since Novo Nordisk launched oral Wegovy on Jan 5, because investors are worried oral GLP‑1 pills could reduce demand for injectable GLP‑1 drugs, which matter for WST's growthEvercore argues the recent selloff creates a...Reuters
Tue, Feb 3
CANADA STOCKS-Canadian futures rise as gold prices rebound
Feb 3 (Reuters) - Futures linked to Canada's main stock index rose on Tuesday, as precious metal prices bounced back from their steepest two-day slide in decades, with gold set for its biggest daily jump since November 2008.March futures on Toronto's S&P/TSX Composite Index SXFcv1 were u...Reuters
Tue, Feb 3
The Under-the-Radar AI Infrastructure Stock You Won't Want to Miss
Key PointsBrookfield Infrastructure made significant progress on its AI infrastructure investment strategy last year. The company has multiple growth drivers. It will play a crucial role in supporting AI. 10 stocks we like better than Brookfield Infrastructure › The world needs to invest a staggerin...The Motley Fool
Tue, Feb 3
Why Netflix Stock Lost 11% Last Month
Key PointsNetflix stock fell 11% in January 2026 as the Warner Bros. Discovery bidding war intensified.Investors seem uneasy whether Netflix wins or loses the Warner Bros. deal.Patient investors may find current prices attractive despite the near-term chaos.10 stocks we like better than Netflix › Sh...The Motley Fool
Tue, Feb 3
Archer-Daniels-Midland falls after 2026 profit forecast
Shares of grain trader Archer-Daniels-Midland ADM.N fall 5.4% to $64.40 premarketCo expects 2026 adjusted profit in the range of $3.60 to $4.25 per share, the midpoint of which is lower than analysts' average estimate of $4.24 per share - data compiled by LSEGCo's operating profit from agric...Reuters
Tue, Feb 3
FedEx gains after Bernstein upgrades rating to 'outperform'
Shares of package delivery company FedEx FDX.N rise 2% to $341.97 premarketBernstein upgrades rating to "outperform" from "market perform"Brokerage sees margins after freight division spin-off improving to a range of 7%-9%, supported by "domestic capacity reductions", focus o...Reuters
Tue, Feb 3
How Palantir and GE Aerospace Helped FTAI Aviation Stock Soar in January
Key PointsFTAI Aviation's stock surged due to strategic partnerships and a business pivot toward the AI/data center sector. The recent deals with Palantir and CFM International support FTAI's growth and risk management.FTAI is both using AI to improve its business and service the AI infrastructure m...The Motley Fool
Tue, Feb 3
Space companies rise after SpaceX merges with xAI at $1.25 trillion valuation
Shares of space companies rise premarket after SpaceX merges with xAI in record-setting deal as Elon Musk looks to unify AI and space ambitionsSidus Space SIDU.O rose 13.5%, Rocket Lab RKLB.O gained 3.4%, AST SpaceMobile ASTS.O up 2.4%, Satellogic Voyager Tech VOYG.N up 2.2%, Virgin Galactic SPCE.N ...Reuters
Tue, Feb 3
The Best Cryptocurrency to Buy With $500 Right Now
Key PointsMany top cryptocurrencies have sold off amid macroeconomic concerns and larger investors selling.However, crypto is no stranger to big sell-offs, so investors can parse for opportunities.One cryptocurrency I like in particular is a major play on stablecoins.10 stocks we like better than Et...The Motley Fool
Tue, Feb 3
Pepsico falls after reaffirming annual earnings forecast despite Q4 revenue beat
Shares of beverage and snacks company Pepsico PEP.O, RIC fall 1.3% to $153.22 premarketPepsiCo sticks to annual core earnings per share target of 5% to 7% growth that it had issued in December Co posts revenue of $29.34 billion for the quarter, against estimates of $28.97 billion, as per data co...Reuters
Tue, Feb 3
London's FTSE 100 slips near record level as AstraZeneca falls
FTSE 100 down 0.2%, FTSE 250 up 0.1%Precious‑metal miners rise as gold reboundsAstraZeneca weighs on healthcare stocks after drug setbackUK grocery inflation slows; BoE decision on Thursday Feb 03 (Reuters) - London's FTSE 100 index slipped after hitting a record high on Tuesday, as losses in...Reuters
Tue, Feb 3
US space stocks rise after Musk's SpaceX merges with xAI at $1.25 trillion valuation
Musk expects AI compute in space within 2-3 yearsSeraphim Space CEO sees space as backbone for AI's next waveSpaceX plans IPO potentially valuing it over $1.5 trillion -sourcesBy Jaspreet Singh Feb 3 (Reuters) - U.S. space stocks rose on Tuesday after Elon Musk announced the merger of SpaceX ...Reuters
Tue, Feb 3
EXPLAINER-What is Indonesia doing in wake of $80 billion market plunge?
By Gibran Naiyyar Peshimam JAKARTA, Feb 3 (Reuters) - Indonesia has promised capital market governance reforms after global index provider MSCI flagged concerns about market transparency that have rocked Indonesian stocks, wiping about $80 billion in value off the exchange.MSCI also said the capi...Reuters
Tue, Feb 3
LIVE MARKETS-Pricey copper miners face rotation risks, says MS
STOXX 600 up 0.1%Miners lead on precious metals bounceMedia lags after Publicis resultsS&P 500 futures higherWelcome 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 PRICEY COPPER MI...Reuters
Tue, Feb 3
US STOCKS-S&P, Nasdaq futures edge up as earnings deluge takes center stage
Futures: Dow down 0.01%, S&P 500 up 0.18%, Nasdaq up 0.48% Feb 3 (Reuters) - Futures tracking the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq edged higher on Tuesday, steadying after a choppy session, as investors geared up for a flood of corporate results due this week.Teradyne TER.O shares surged 23.7% in p...Reuters
Tue, Feb 3
