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PepsiCo India bottler Varun Beverages posts quarterly profit rise on stronger volumes
Feb 3 (Reuters) - India's Varun Beverages VARB.NS reported a higher quarterly profit on Tuesday as higher sales volumes and lower borrowing costs supported margins, sending shares up 4.9% in afternoon trade. The company, one of PepsiCo's PEP.O biggest bottling partners outside the United St...Reuters
Tue, Feb 3
US-India deal set to power India's stock benchmarks to best session in nine months
India's stock benchmarks Nifty 50 .NSEI and Sensex .BSESN jump 3% US-India trade deal slashes US tariffs on Indian goods to 18% from 50% in exchange for New Delhi halting Russian oil purchases and lowering trade barriersBenchmarks on track for their biggest daily gain in nine monthsAll 16 major ...Reuters
Tue, Feb 3
LIVE MARKETS-Trump cuts India deal, Australia hikes
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 TRUMP CUTS INDIA DEAL, AUSTRALIA HIKES Trade took a steadier tone in the Asia session on Tuesday, with metals prices stabil...Reuters
Tue, Feb 3
Japan's Nikkei jumps near 4%, closes at record high as precious metals sell-off pauses
By Junko Fujita TOKYO, Feb 3 (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei share average climbed nearly 4% to close at a record high on Tuesday, rebounding from a decline posted in the previous session, after the sell-off of precious metals paused. The Nikkei .N225 rose 3.92% to 54,720.66 in its biggest daily g...Reuters
Tue, Feb 3
"Missed RMDs Are a Billion-Dollar Mistake," Warns Vanguard's Senior Investment Strategist. What Retirees Need to Know.
Key PointsThe IRS expects older IRA holders to take care of this one matter on their own every year.Failing to do so can lead to steep penalties that a shocking number of retirees are paying.Investors may be able to delegate this work to their brokers.The $23,760 Social Security bonus most retirees ...The Motley Fool
Tue, Feb 3
Palantir CEO defends surveillance tech as US government contracts boost sales
Palantir forecasts Q1, full-year 2026 revenue above LSEG estimatesShares up 5% in extended trading Palantir has safeguards in surveillance software to prevent government overreach - CEOPositive results but valuation concerns remain - analystBy Arsheeya Bajwa Feb 2 (Reuters) - Palantir Technologie...Reuters
Tue, Feb 3
3 High-Yield Dividend Stocks to Power Your Income Stream in 2026
Key PointsThe energy sector is known for its volatility.There's one segment of the energy industry that's actually boring and filled with high-yield opportunities.10 stocks we like better than Enterprise Products Partners › Oil and natural gas are highly volatile commodities. That makes the energy s...The Motley Fool
Tue, Feb 3
2 Stocks Powering OpenAI's and Anthropic's Revenue Surge in 2026
Key PointsAnthropic's revenue is expected to more than quadruple this year and hit approximately $18 billion.Nvidia provides GPU hardware that Anthropic uses to train and run its AI models.Broadcom provides connectivity chips and software services that strengthen Anthropic's servers.10 stocks we lik...The Motley Fool
Tue, Feb 3
Crypto Daily | Strategy's Bitcoin Holdings Dipped Below Average Purchase Price; GameStop Considers Moving Away From Bitcoin
Crypto Daily is our column tracking crypto market trends, offering timely insights and valuable updates to keep you informed.Crypto NewsCrypto Market Volatility Triggers $2.5 Billion in Bitcoin LiquidationsBitcoin investors liquidated $2.56 billion in recent days, according to data provider CoinGlas...Tiger News
Tue, Feb 3
HK Movers | CSOP Samsung Electronics Daily (2x) Leveraged Product and CSOP SK Hynix Daily (2x) Leveraged Product Jump
CSOP Samsung Electronics Daily (2x) Leveraged Product and CSOP SK Hynix Daily (2x) Leveraged Product jumped in Hong Kong. Samsung's stock surged 10% in South Korea, marking the largest daily increase since March 2020.Tiger News
Tue, Feb 3
Is IonQ the Top Quantum Computing Stock to Buy Right Now?
Key PointsIonQ is leading the way in quantum computing accuracy. There is still plenty of time for other companies developing their own versions of the technology to catch up. 10 stocks we like better than IonQ › The level of hype around quantum computing seems to cycle up and down. For example, exc...The Motley Fool
Tue, Feb 3
India's Eternal rises on addition to Jefferies' India model portfolio
Shares of India's Eternal ETEA.NS jump 4.6% to 285.15 rupees Jefferies adds Eternal to its model portfolio, citing a major boost to investor sentiment following the U.S.–India trade dealU.S. President Donald Trump announced a trade deal that cuts tariffs on Indian exports to the U.S. to 18% from...Reuters
Tue, Feb 3
MORNING BID EUROPE-Trump cuts India deal, Australia hikes
A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Tom WestbrookTrade took a steadier tone in the Asia session on Tuesday, with metals prices stabilising and stocks generally recovering from a gold-and-silver-led wipeout on Monday.Rebounds in Tokyo .N225 and Seoul .KS11 were sharp and India...Reuters
Tue, Feb 3
Prediction: ASML Could Be One of the Best Semiconductor Stocks of 2026
Key PointsASML had a banner 2025, as revenue, net income, and new orders skyrocketed.The company reduced its debt and grew its cash position.A 12 billion-euro share buyback program, to be executed over the next two years, is set to accelerate share price appreciation.10 stocks we like better than AS...The Motley Fool
Tue, Feb 3
GLOBAL MARKETS-Gold steadies, stocks bounce and rate hike hoists Aussie dollar
RBA hikes rates to 3.85%; Aussie breaks above 70cIndia trade deal boosts stocks, rupeeNikkei higher, yen and bonds squeezed ahead of Japan election By Tom Westbrook SINGAPORE, Feb 3 (Reuters) - Gold and Asian stocks were on the rebound on Tuesday as trade took a calmer tone after wild swings in m...Reuters
Tue, Feb 3
GRAINS-Soybean futures climb as commodities stabilise, gold rebounds
BEIJING, Feb 3 (Reuters) - Chicago soybean futures climbed on Tuesday, recouping losses from the previous session, as traders grappled with teetering broader commodity markets and rebounding gold prices. Wheat and corn also traded higher. The most-active soybean contract on the Chicago Board of Trad...Reuters
Tue, Feb 3
My Top 3 Predictions for Nvidia in 2026
Key PointsNvidia has a high chance of surpassing fiscal 2027 revenue estimates.The company also enjoys high pricing power, translating into robust margins.Nvidia is also well positioned to defend its GPU market share, despite rising competitive pressures.10 stocks we like better than Nvidia › Nvidia...The Motley Fool
Tue, Feb 3
INDIA STOCKS-Reliance, export-linked sectors power Indian stocks after US trade deal
By Bharath Rajeswaran and Vivek Kumar M Feb 3 (Reuters) - Indian shares surged on Tuesday, with the benchmark Nifty coming within 50 points of record-high levels, led by Reliance and export-oriented stocks after the India–U.S. trade deal removed a key market overhang.Both the benchmarks rose abou...Reuters
Tue, Feb 3
2 Warren Buffett Stocks to Buy Hand Over Fist in February
Key PointsFormer Berkshire Hathaway CEO Warren Buffett always favored financial stocks. Financial stocks make up about 40% of the Berkshire Hathaway portfolio.Two financial stocks owned by Berkshire Hathaway look like strong buys in February. 10 stocks we like better than Ally Financial › It's a new...The Motley Fool
Tue, Feb 3
India's EMS companies rise on US-India trade deal
Shares of Indian electronics manufacturing services (EMS) firms Dixon TechnologiesDIXO.NS, Syrma SGS SYRM.NS , Kaynes Technology India KAYN.NS rise between 4.6% to 6.5%U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday announced a trade deal with India, cutting tariffs on Indian goods to 18% and linking the move...Reuters
Tue, Feb 3
