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Transocean to acquire Valaris in $5.8 billion all-stock deal
Feb 9 (Reuters) - Oilfield services firm Transocean RIG.N said on Monday it will acquire peer Valaris VAL.N in an all-stock deal valued at $5.8 billion, expanding its exposure across deepwater, harsh-environment and shallow-water basins worldwide.Transocean shares were down 4% at $5.16, while Valari...Reuters
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METALS-Weak demand, higher stocks to challenge copper bulls
By Pratima DesaiLONDON, Feb 9 (Reuters) - Copper prices rose on Monday as the dollar declined, but weak demand prospects, particularly in top consumer China along with climbing inventories are expected to challenge bullish sentiment in industrial metal markets.Benchmark copper CMCU3 on the London Me...Reuters
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3 Ways Working 1 More Year Could Boost Your Social Security Benefit
Key PointsWorking another year could eliminate a zero-income year from your benefit calculation.If you're earning more now than in the past, working longer could boost your average indexed monthly earnings, a key determinant for benefits.It could also enable you to delay Social Security until you're...The Motley Fool
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Novo Nordisk sues Hims over scrapped $49 weight-loss pill copy
Novo shares jump near 7% after Hims scraps $49 weight‑loss pillFDA move signals broader crackdown on compounded GLP-1 drugsHims pulled its semaglutide-based pill after pushbackFDA stance boosts prospects for Novo, Lilly branded treatmentsBy Stine Jacobsen COPENHAGEN, Feb 9 (Reuters) - Novo Nordis...Reuters
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How Ford and GM's Worst Nightmare Is Actually a Massive Opportunity
Key PointsDecades ago China forced foreign automakers into joint ventures to gain valuable industry insight.Now Chinese EV makers are expanding their own businesses across the globe.Strategic partnerships could pop the hood to valuable Chinese EV intellectual property.10 stocks we like better than F...The Motley Fool
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Kyndryl drops as CFO departs amid reporting delay
Technology services company Kyndryl's KD.N shares fall 7.6% to $21.70 premarketCo unable to file quarterly report within deadline, citing material weaknesses in internal control over financial reportingCFO David Wyshner departs; Harsh Chugh, who is currently co's global head for corporate de...Reuters
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Should You Forget Tesla and Buy These 2 Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stocks Right Now?
Key PointsTesla's sales are falling, and costs are rising as the company transitions to robotics and self-driving cars.Meanwhile, Taiwan Semiconductor's and Micron's sales and earnings are on the rise as demand for AI infrastructure surges.The two AI stocks are far cheaper than Tesla and the broader...The Motley Fool
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LIVE MARKETS-Policy uncertainty not confined to the dollar
STOXX 600 up 0.1%Asian stocks rally after Japan electionNasdaq futures inch lowerWelcome 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 POLICY UNCERTAINTY NOT CONFINED TO THE DOLLARPoli...Reuters
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Kroger gains after naming former Walmart exec Greg Foran as CEO
Shares of grocery chain Kroger KR.N up ~5% at $71.34 premarket Co names ex-Walmart executive Greg Foran as CEO, succeeding interim boss Ron Sargent, effective immediately Co reaffirms previously issued fiscal 2025 forecast Kroger has been on the lookout for a new CEO since 2025 when...Reuters
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1 Warren Buffett Stock to Buy Hand Over Fist and 1 to Avoid
Key PointsKraft Heinz is on the way out at Berkshire Hathaway, and for good reason.Coca-Cola remains a core holding from the Buffett era, and it appears reasonably priced.10 stocks we like better than Coca-Cola › Warren Buffett had a simple investment approach: Buy well-run companies when they are a...The Motley Fool
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BREAKINGVIEWS-Andrea Orcel may become odd hero of M&A abstinence
By Neil Unmack LONDON, Feb 9 (Reuters Breakingviews) - Andrea Orcel is limbering up to be an unlikely symbol of M&A abstinence. The UniCredit CRDI.MI chief executive is a veteran dealmaker, and made the early running in what could turn into a wider European bank deal frenzy. But self-help opt...Reuters
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Stephens raises Emerson Electric's PT on orders strength
Stephens raises price target on engineering solutions provider Emerson Electric EMR.N to $155 from $145, reiterates "equal-weight" ratingNew PT still represents a 1.5% downside to stock's last closeStephens notes solid recent order trends indicate momentum beyond FY26; increases its adju...Reuters
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Kyndryl delays quarterly filing, flags financial reporting concerns
Feb 9 (Reuters) - Software provider Kyndryl KD.N on Monday delayed the filing of its quarterly report, saying it anticipates material weaknesses in its internal control over financial reporting for multiple periods, including the first two quarters of fiscal 2026.Shares of the company tumbled 38% in...Reuters
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Is Anthropic's Agentic Artificial Intelligence (AI) Tool, Claude Cowork, Software's DeepSeek Moment?
Key PointsThe early 2025 launch of the DeepSeek chatbot -- which its developer claimed to have trained at a fraction of the cost of ChatGPT -- prompted a major sell-off in AI and chip stocks.Claude Cowork is an agentic AI tool that can complete non-coding tasks when granted access to select files by...The Motley Fool
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Barclays raises Illinois Tool Works' PT on signs of demand momentum
Barclays lifts PT on industrial parts and equipment maker Illinois Tool Works ITW.N to $275 from $244, maintains "underweight" ratingNew PT implies a 6.3% downside from stock's last closeBarclays says co is seeing signs of improving demand heading into 2026, especially in auto OEM and co...Reuters
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Grocery giant Kroger names former Walmart executive Greg Foran as CEO
Feb 9 (Reuters) - Grocery giant Kroger KR.N on Monday named former Walmart executive Greg Foran as its chief executive, capping a year-long search following the ouster of Rodney McMullen last March.The U.S. grocer removed McMullen last year after a board investigation found that his personal conduct...Reuters
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LIVE MARKETS-AI divergence accelerates in Europe, spotlighting new sector winners – UBS
STOXX 600 up 0.1%Asian stocks rally after Japan electionNasdaq futures inch lowerWelcome 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 AI DIVERGENCE ACCELERATES IN EUROPE, SPOTLIGHT ON...Reuters
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Apollo beats profit expectations as lending surges, assets jump to $938 billion
By Isla Binnie and Utkarsh Shetti Feb 9 (Reuters) - Apollo Global Management APO.N reported a 13% rise in fourth-quarter profit on Monday, surpassing Wall Street expectations, buoyed by strong debt origination and inflows of fresh client money.The growth was driven by origination of a record $97 ...Reuters
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UBS initiates Electrolux at 'neutral', says 'gentle spin not yet full cycle'
UBS initiates coverage of Electrolux ELUXb.ST with "neutral", seeing both upside and downside risks as evenly balanced as the Swedish home appliance maker's margin recovery is offset by a challenging marketThe brokerage notes the market outlook remains modest, with growth driven by execu...Reuters
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This Top Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stock Could Have More Upside in 2026
Key PointsCorporate spending on AI doesn't show signs of slowing anytime soon.Nvidia is widening its competitive lead in the AI market with its investment in advanced computing systems. 10 stocks we like better than Nvidia › Shares of Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) are up about 47% over the past year. The cu...The Motley Fool
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