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GLOBAL MARKETS-Asia rallies as Japan shares surge to record peak
Nikkei jumps over 4%, Wall St futures firm LDP majority opens door to debt-driven stimulus Raft of US data to test market bets for June rate cutSilver steadies after wild swings, oil slips on Iran talksBy Wayne Cole SYDNEY, Feb 9 (Reuters) - Asian markets leapt higher on Monday as a resounding wi...Reuters
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D-Wave Quantum Shares Crashed in January. Is it Time to Buy?
Key Points D-Wave Quantum made a defining acquisition last month. The company now plans to lead in quantum annealing as well as gate-model systems. The valuation is high, and only risk-tolerant investors should own the stock at this stage. 10 stocks we like better than D-Wave Quantum › D-Wave QuantuThe Motley Fool
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Japan stocks surge to record, bonds slide with yen on Takaichi's landslide election win
By Kevin Buckland TOKYO, Feb 9 (Reuters) - Japanese stocks jumped to record peaks while bonds slid and the yen sagged to an all-time low against the Swiss franc after Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi scored a landslide win in Sunday's snap election.The Nikkei 225 share average .N225 rallied 2.6%...Reuters
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Australia's Pepper Money soars on $815 million bid from Challenger, major shareholder
Shares jump nearly 33% in record intraday percentage gainOffer price A$2.60/share, a 47.7% premium to last closeBoard grants exclusivity for due diligence Feb 9 (Reuters) - Pepper Money PPM.AX said on Monday it had received a takeover offer from investment manager Challenger CGF.AX and majority s...Reuters
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Japan's Nikkei surpasses 56,000 for first time after PM Takaichi's victory
TOKYO, Feb 9 (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei share average surged to a record high on Monday, surpassing the 56,000 level for the first time in early trading after Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's landslide victory in Sunday's general election. The Nikkei 225 Index .N225 rose 3.4% to 56,083.1...Reuters
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BREAKINGVIEWS-The Week in Breakingviews: Shooting for the moon
By Peter Thal Larsen LONDON, Feb 8 (Reuters Breakingviews) - Welcome back! It’s been the busiest news week in recent memory. The biggest M&A deal in history was announced on Monday, but quickly got lost in the noise of the Epstein files, crashing crypto, software stock jitters and artificial ...Reuters
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Japan's yen weakens, stocks poised to surge on Takaichi's landslide election win
By Kevin Buckland TOKYO, Feb 9 (Reuters) - The yen slipped to a record low versus the Swiss franc and eased against other major peers on Monday, while Japan's Nikkei 225 share average futures surged 3% to a record peak after Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi scored a landslide win in Sunday's...Reuters
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Morningstar flags cost woes for Australia's REA as Domain rivalry heats up
Morningstar says REA Group's REA.AX Australian segment, which accounts for most of group earnings, is seeing costs exceed revenue, although the rate of cost growth is decliningSays rising costs signal competition with peer Domain, which was acquired by CoStar CSGP.O last yearProperty listings pl...Reuters
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Are You Falling for These 3 RMD Myths?
Key PointsThe starting age for RMDs is now 73, but it's going to rise to 75 for those born in 1960 and later.You don't have to take RMDs from Roth accounts, and may not have to do so from all your traditional IRAs.Qualified charitable distributions can help you fulfill your RMD while avoiding extra ...The Motley Fool
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IAU and SGDM Both Soar Off Of Gold's Record-Breaking Numbers
Key PointsThe Sprott Gold Miners ETF has nearly doubled the return of the iShares Gold Trust over the past year, but it also has double the expense costs. SGDM holds a concentrated basket of gold mining stocks, while IAU directly tracks the price of physical gold. 10 stocks we like better than iShar...The Motley Fool
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AT&T's Secret Weapon for 2026: Why Fiber Could Drive Double-Digit EPS Growth
Key PointsThe majority of AT&T's revenue continues to come from its mobility business.One of its smaller ventures, however, could be on the cusp of driving most profit growth for the foreseeable future.With or without this growth, AT&T is a compelling investment prospect at its current valuation and...The Motley Fool
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1 Magnificent High-Yield Pipeline Stock Down 20% to Buy and Hold Forever
Key PointsThis midstream operator has been punished over the past year.It's on the mend as highlighted by a 14% gain over the past month.The company recently raised its dividend -- a boon for income investors.10 stocks we like better than Kinetik › Within the energy patch, the midstream space, inclu...The Motley Fool
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How This AI Stock Went From a Dentist's Basement to Become an Industry Leader
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Forget SoundHound AI: This Colossus AI Stock Is the Only Player That Truly Owns the Data
Key PointsSoundHound AI is developing an agentic AI voice chatbot that already handles restaurant orders.In order to grow outside its current niche, SoundHound needs to develop a cross-industry agentic AI.Without sufficient data, that's a tall order. But another company has that data in spades.10 st...The Motley Fool
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Does MUB's Tax Exemptions Give It the Edge Over IEI?
Key PointsIEI charges a higher expense ratio but has a higher dividend yield than MUB. MUB has multiple tax exemptions, while IEI has none. 10 stocks we like better than iShares Trust - iShares 3-7 Year Treasury Bond ETF › Offering exposure to the fixed-income market, the iShares National Muni Bond ...The Motley Fool
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Billionaire Bill Gates Has 59% of His Foundation's $38 Billion Portfolio Invested in 3 Outstanding Stocks
Key PointsThe Gates Foundation trust is heavily influenced by the investing style of Gates' friend Warren Buffett.The portfolio is heavily weighted toward value stocks and slow-growing businesess.These three businesses all have wide competitive moats.10 stocks we like better than Berkshire Hathaway ...The Motley Fool
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IonQ's Growth Story Is Just Beginning. Here's What Investors Should Know.
Key PointsIonQ quickly assembled technology to address quantum computing's shortcomings through acquisitions.The company is seeing revenue growth with third-quarter sales up 222% year over year.IonQ is not profitable as its net loss exceeded $1 billion in Q3.10 stocks we like better than IonQ › Wall...The Motley Fool
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IJJ vs. IWN: Can the Mid-Cap ETF Compete with a Small-Cap Fund?
Key PointsIWN has outperformed IJJ over the last 12 months, but IJJ has had better long-term growth. IJJ has a slightly lower expense ratio and offers a marginally higher dividend yield than IWN. 10 stocks we like better than iShares Trust - iShares S&P Mid-Cap 400 Value ETF › Both the iShares Russe...The Motley Fool
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7 Billion Reasons to Buy Walt Disney Stock in February
Key PointsDisney is guiding for its largest stock buyback program in nine years. Stock buybacks accelerate earnings growth.Solid earnings and cash flow growth make Disney a top-tier value stock. 10 stocks we like better than Walt Disney › Walt Disney (NYSE: DIS) fell after reporting first-quarter ...The Motley Fool
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