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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
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US software stocks tumble sparks concerns that AI trade is reshaping markets
AI tools raise concerns about software business modelsSoftware stocks underperform S&P 500 by nearly 24 percentage pointsOptions traders expect continued volatility in software stocksTech sector's decline contrasts with gains in energy, materials, and consumer staplesBy Saqib Iqbal Ahmed and...Reuters
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US stocks weekly: Clawed
S&P 500 .SPX finishes down 0.1% in rocky trading as new AI automation tool by Anthropic's Claude bruises global markets .NDow .DJI gains 2.5%, ends above 50,000 for the first time ever, while the Nasdaq Composite .IXIC slides 1.8%Indeed, traders wondered whether the SPX would see a breakout ...Reuters
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Indonesia to hold follow-up meeting with MSCI this week after market rout
IDX, OJK proposed reforms to MSCI in first meeting on February 2OJK in intensive discussion with World Bank on reformsPrabowo's nephew sworn in as deputy governor of central bankOJK penalises companies, securities for improper conductBy Stefanno Sulaiman and Ananda Teresia JAKARTA, Feb 9 (Reu...Reuters
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Is Ethereum's New AI Agent Scheme a Reason to Buy It Hand Over Fist?
Key PointsAI agents could drive a lot of value creation in crypto.But they can only do that if there are clear rules for their operation.Ethereum is helping to develop those rules, and it could benefit as a result.10 stocks we like better than Ethereum › Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) might be on the verge ...The Motley Fool
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Novo Nordisk surges as Hims pulls $49 weight loss pill under FDA pressure
Novo shares jump 8% after Hims scraps $49 weight‑loss pillFDA signalled 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 Nordisk's ...Reuters
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Street View: Spotlight turns to Biogen's pipeline
Biogen BIIB.O forecast annual profit above Wall Street estimates on Friday, banking on demand for newer medicines and strength of its promising late-stage pipeline to return to revenue growth as older multiple sclerosis drugs battle pressure from cheaper versionsAverage rating of 36 brokerages cover...Reuters
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LIVE MARKETS-Citi flags consolidation risk as dispersion surges
STOXX 600 down 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 CITI FLAGS CONSOLIDATION RISK AS DISPERSION SUR...Reuters
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Silver miners rise on weaker dollar
U.S.-listed shares of silver miners rise premarket, tracking gains in the white metal's prices GOL/Spot silver XAG= rises 4.3% to $81.32 per ouncePrices rise supported by a weaker dollar, as a slate of U.S. economic reports scheduled for this week brought investors' focus back to the traject...Reuters
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Prediction: This Chip Stock Could Be a Top Performer by 2027
Key PointsTexas Instruments makes analog chips.The AI infrastructure buildout will likely need many of the chips Texas Instruments makes.10 stocks we like better than Texas Instruments › When investors look at investing in computer chips to take advantage of the artificial intelligence (AI) revoluti...The Motley Fool
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The Only 3 AI Stocks Billionaire Peter Thiel's Hedge Fund Owns (Hint: Palantir or Nvidia Aren't on the List)
Key PointsDespite Thiel co-founding Palantir, the stock isn't in his hedge fund's portfolio. Neither is Nvidia, as of the end of Q3.However, Thiel's hedge fund still owns Tesla and initiated new positions in Microsoft and Apple.The billionaire probably likes Microsoft's focus on building products th...The Motley Fool
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Kroger shares rise after report ex-Walmart executive to become CEO
Feb 9 (Reuters) - Shares of Kroger KR.N rose about 6% in premarket trading on Monday after a Wall Street Journal report said the grocery chain has picked former Walmart executive Greg Foran as its CEO, a year after the ouster of Rodney McMullen.Kroger removed McMullen last March after a board invest...Reuters
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US STOCKS-Wall St futures muted as markets await key economic data
Futures: Dow up 0.09%, S&P 500 down 0.05%, Nasdaq down 0.2% Feb 9 (Reuters) - Wall Street futures steadied on Monday, after a week marred by tech stock declines amid AI concerns that dragged the market lower, as investors awaited crucial economic data as well as hints from the U.S. central ba...Reuters
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AI Superstar Palantir Has Plunged 37% From Its All-Time High -- and a Minimum Decline of 60% Should Be Expected, Based on What History Says
Key PointsArtificial intelligence (AI) is, arguably, the most consequential technological leap forward since the advent of the internet -- and Palantir is taking full advantage.Palantir's two core operating platforms -- Gotham and Foundry -- lack large-scale competition.Despite well-defined competit...The Motley Fool
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GLOBAL MARKETS-Stocks rise as chip sector rebounds, investors focus on key US data
Japanese shares hit record highs after Takaichi's election winRaft of US data to test market bets for June rate cutConcerns over AI spending persist despite market reboundSilver, gold steady after wild swingsBy Wayne Cole and Amanda Cooper SYDNEY/LONDON, Feb 9 (Reuters) - Global equities rall...Reuters
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Kroger gains on report co to announce former Walmart exec Greg Foran as CEO
Shares of grocery chain Kroger KR.N rises 5.1% at $70.97 premarketWSJ reports Kroger plans to hire Greg Foran, former president and CEO of Walmart's WMT.O U.S. operationsKroger has been on the lookout for a new CEO since 2025 when it ousted Rodney McMullen after a board investigation found his p...Reuters
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EMERGING MARKETS-EM stocks climb after tech-led selloff, Thailand rallies on election result
EM stocks up 1.9%, FX up 0.3%Hungary's inflation figures due later this weekThailand's winning partyy prepares for coalition talks after election winIndonesia to hold follow-up meeting with MSCIBy Pranav Kashyap Feb 9 (Reuters) - Most emerging market stocks rebounded on Monday after last ...Reuters
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This Buffett Stock Has Crushed the Market During the Past 5 Years. Here's Why It's Still a Buy Today.
Key PointsAmerican Express reported strong results for the 2025 fourth quarter.It's heavily investing throughout its business to keep its competitive advantage.American Express stock has gained more than double the S&P 500 during the past five years.10 stocks we like better than American Express › U...The Motley Fool
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Prediction: Amazon's Sell-Off Will Set Up a Monster Rebound in 2026
Key PointsAmazon's recent decline appears to be a classic market overreaction.The e-commerce and cloud giant's business continues to fire on all cylinders.Amazon's long-term moats are more important than its short-term sell-off.10 stocks we like better than Amazon › Earnings seasons can sometimes be...The Motley Fool
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Tegna rises after Trump backs merger with Nexstar Media
Media company Tegna's TGNA.N shares rise 4.8% to $19.99 premarketU.S. President Donald Trump on Saturday publicly backed a proposed merger between local television station operator Nexstar Media NXST.O and its smaller rival TegnaNXST last year proposed a $3.54 billion acquisition of Tegna that w...Reuters
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