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LIVE MARKETS-U.S. investors are looking beyond Wall Street
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 U.S. INVESTORS ARE LOOKING BEYOND WALL STREETA cl...Reuters
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MORNING BID AMERICAS-Tokyo takes off
By Mike Dolan Feb 9 - What matters in U.S. and global markets todayBy Mike Dolan, Editor-At-Large, Finance and Markets Asian stocks climbed on Monday after Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s thumping election win on Sunday left her poised to enact a raft of expansionary fiscal measures...Reuters
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2 Great Warren Buffett Stocks to Buy Before They Raise Their Dividends Again This Month
Key PointsWarren Buffett has long favored stocks that increase their dividends regularly.These two Berkshire Hathaway holdings have manageable payout ratios and growing free cash flows.10 stocks we like better than Coca-Cola › Warren Buffett never thought Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A) (NYSE: BRK....The Motley Fool
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CANADA STOCKS-TSX futures edge up as precious metals climb
Feb 9 (Reuters) - Futures linked to Canada's main stock index edged up on Monday as precious metals and oil extended gains, signaling continued momentum after the benchmark recorded its biggest daily jump in four months in the previous session.March futures on S&P/TSX Composite Index SXFcv1 ...Reuters
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This Top Warren Buffett Stock Faces a Big Competitive Risk: Here's Why Investors Shouldn't Worry.
Key PointsBuy now, pay later platforms and stablecoins have been two of the biggest developments in payments systems in recent years. Although these innovations could pose a threat to a dominant card and payments platform, its financial performance should ease concerns. It's encouraging that this B...The Motley Fool
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Jefferies lifts TransDigm PT on thrust from deals, aircraft production
Jefferies raises PT on aircraft parts maker TransDigm Group TDG.N to $1,635 from $1,565, maintains "buy" ratingNew PT implies 27.2% upside from stock's last closeBrokerage says stock looks undervalued, noting that TDG's ongoing acquisition activity should help it catch up with compet...Reuters
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UK's FTSE 100 dips as NatWest slides on Evelyn deal
NatWest slides after Evelyn Partners buyoutGreggs down as Jefferies warns of hit from GLP-1 drugsFTSE 100 down 0.13%, FTSE 250 flat Feb 9 (Reuters) - The FTSE 100 dipped on Monday, as investors focussed on the brewing political crisis in Britain, while bank stocks came under pressure with NatWes...Reuters
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METALS-Weak demand, higher stocks to challenge copper bulls
LONDON, Feb 9 (Reuters) - Copper prices steadied 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 Metal Exchange...Reuters
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3 Reasons to Buy $1,500 of XRP (Ripple) and Never Look Back
Key PointsRipple has been consistently successful in getting XRP's usage approved in new jurisdictions.Its ledger is quick, inexpensive, and easy to audit.It's therefore an increasingly-popular place to manage tokenized assets.10 stocks we like better than XRP › As an investment, XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) i...The Motley Fool
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3 Ultra-High-Yield Dividend Stocks I'm Still Buying
Key PointsRealty Income has increased its dividend for a remarkable 112 consecutive quarters.UPS' dividend is looking increasingly more reliable.Verizon's growing free cash flow makes its ultra-high yield especially attractive.10 stocks we like better than Verizon Communications › You might have not...The Motley Fool
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U.S. Stocks to Watch: Hims & Hers, Micron, Kroger, STMicroelectronics, Nvidia, Amazon, and More
Stock futures were falling Monday with investors concerned a relief rally from the end of last week may not have legs.These stocks were poised to make moves:Hims & Hers Health Inc. sank 16% after the online drug retailer said Saturday it would no longer offer a compounded pill version of Novo Nordis...Tiger News
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Deutsche Bank cuts Prysmian to 'hold', awaits 'better' entry point
Deutsche Bank downgrades Italy's Prysmian PRY.MI to "hold" from "buy", saying it prefers to wait a "better" entry point, potentially following a mid-to-large size acquisitionThe valuation of the world's largest cable maker has "more than closed" its average hi...Reuters
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ProCap Financial To Become First Publicly Traded Agentic Finance Firm Following Agreement To Acquire CFO Silvia, Inc.
Feb 9 (Reuters) - ProCap Financial Inc BRR.O:PROCAP FINANCIAL TO BECOME FIRST PUBLICLY TRADED AGENTIC FINANCE FIRM FOLLOWING AGREEMENT TO ACQUIRE CFO SILVIA, INC.PROCAP FINANCIAL INC - REPURCHASES $135 MILLION OF CONVERTIBLE NOTESPROCAP FINANCIAL INC - REMAINING 50% OF EQUITY CONSIDERATION IS FORFEI...Reuters
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'AI is eating Microsoft,' says Melius, downgrades to 'hold'
Melius Research downgrades Microsoft's MSFT.O stock rating to "hold," says "Satya Lost the AI Narrative"Brokerage says the company is moving too slowly on Copilot in 365, with more of a seat-first model that is susceptible to agentsShares of MSFT marginally up at $403.68 in prema...Reuters
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DIARY-Federal Reserve Events
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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