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Japan's Nikkei touches 58,000 as yen, JGBs rally on election fallout
By Rocky Swift TOKYO, Feb 12 (Reuters) - The Nikkei share average broke past 58,000 for the first time on Thursday, joined in a rare triple rally with government bonds (JGBs) and the yen as markets processed the fallout of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's historic election win.Resuming trade a...Reuters
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PRECIOUS-Gold edges lower on firmer dollar after strong US jobs data
Gold down 0.3% after more than 1% gain on WednesdaySpot silver down 0.8% after climbing 4% on WednesdayWeekly jobless claims, inflation data next in focusBy Ishaan Arora Feb 12 (Reuters) - Gold prices dipped on Thursday as the U.S. dollar firmed after stronger-than-expected January jobs data dent...Reuters
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LIVE MARKETS-Jobs in rearview, earnings next
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 JOBS IN REARVIEW, EARNINGS NEXTA slate of European earnings takes centre stage for investors on Thursday after a surprisingly stro...Reuters
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GLOBAL MARKETS-Asian stocks scale record high, US jobs lift dollar and yields
Seoul's Kospi, Japan's NIkkei surge to record highsDollar finds footing after jobs data dents rate cut wagers All eyes now on US inflation data on Friday Yen keeps on gaining as investor bets on fiscally responsible TakaichiBy Ankur Banerjee SINGAPORE, Feb 12 (Reuters) - Asian stocks rose...Reuters
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3 Investor Takeaways From a Ranking of the Best New Vehicles of 2026
Key PointsBragging rights and major margins come with sales of full-size trucks.Recent pivots to emphasize hybrids over full-electric vehicles may prove wise in the near term.Tesla's Model Y remains crucially important for the automaker amid its transition to new businesses.These 10 stocks could min...The Motley Fool
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The AI Infrastructure Boom Is Just Getting Started. Here Are 2 Stocks to Buy.
Key PointsFluence Energy's industrial-scale battery systems deliver the clean, stable power that AI data centers require.Credo Technology's high-speed copper cables match fiber-optic performance at a fraction of the power consumption.Both companies solve critical data center pain points: power relia...The Motley Fool
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Indian battery maker Amara Raja slides after quarterly profit slump
Shares of India's Amara Raja Energy & Mobility AMAR.NS slide 4.9% to 867.35 rupeesAMAR set for its worst single-day percentage drop since end-May 2025, if losses holdBattery maker posted a 51.4% drop in Q3 profit on Wednesday, hurt by rising raw material costs and a one-time charge tied to I...Reuters
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McDonald’s Q4 Revenue Beats Expectations: Low-Price Strategy Is Becoming an “Anti-Cyclical Engine” Under Consumption Downgrading
TradingKey – McDonald's (MCD) reported fourth-quarter revenue of $7.01 billion, significantly exceeding analyst expectations of $6.83 billion. Adjusted earnings per share (EPS) stood at $3.12, also beating the projected $3.04.
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AI Panic Spreads to Commercial Real Estate, U.S. Property Services Stocks Suffer Rare Sell-Off
Amid the rapid penetration of artificial intelligence technology and potential disruption risks facing multiple industries, U.S. real estate services stocks experienced a sharp sell-off on Wednesday. Investors fear that the long-standing, high-labor-cost, high-commission intermediary service model o...Tiger News
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Japan's Nikkei hits 58,000 as yen, JGBs rally on election fallout
By Rocky Swift TOKYO, Feb 12 (Reuters) - The Nikkei share average broke past 58,000 for the first time on Thursday, joined in a rare triple rally with government bonds (JGBs) and the yen as markets processed the fallout of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's historic election win.The benchmark Ni...Reuters
2 hours ago
MORNING BID EUROPE-Jobs in rearview, earnings next
A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Ankur BanerjeeA slate of European earnings takes centre stage for investors on Thursday after a surprisingly strong U.S. jobs report firmed expectations the Federal Reserve will likely hold rates steady at least till the second half of the ...Reuters
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Crypto Daily | ETH Drops Below $2,000; Canary Capital Sees Bitcoin Sliding to $50,000–$60,000 in 2026 Bear Phase Before Fall Rebound
Crypto Daily is our column tracking crypto market trends, offering timely insights and valuable updates to keep you informed.Crypto NewsBitcoin(BTC) Surpasses $67,000 with a Narrowed 0.72% Decrease in 24 HoursBitcoin has crossed the $67,000 benchmark and is now trading at $67,036, with a narrowed 0....Tiger News
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Indian IT stocks slide over 4% amid AI and US rate cut concerns
Feb 12 (Reuters) - Shares of Indian software exporters slid more than 4% on Thursday, extending losses for the week, as persistent fears of AI-led disruption and fading hopes of a near-term rate cut by the U.S. Federal Reserve weighed on sentiment. The Nifty IT .NIFTYIT index fell to a four...Reuters
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Which 13 States Don't Tax Retirement Income?
Key PointsSome states don't tax any form of income, including regular and retirement income. If a state doesn't have an income tax, you're still not exempt from federal taxes.Your federal tax bill on Social Security is based on your combined income.The $23,760 Social Security bonus most retirees com...The Motley Fool
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iPhone 17 Bucked China Mobile Lull in January, Counterpoint Says
Apple’s iPhone was the only smartphone line to register growth in China sales in January, according to Counterpoint Research, Bloomberg News reported.Every major Chinese mobile maker, from Huawei Technologies Co. to Xiaomi Corp., saw major declines in a market that was down 23% overall, Counterpoint...Tiger News
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Prediction: This AI Stock Will Soar After Feb. 25. Here's Why.
Key PointsNvidia is set to release its quarterly results on Feb. 25.The company is likely to crush analysts' expectations due to the robust demand for its AI chips.Nvidia's next-generation processors should help the company post solid guidance.10 stocks we like better than Nvidia › Shares of Nvidia ...The Motley Fool
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James Hardie's ASX shares extend gains, Morningstar sees AZEK buy yielding sales growth
ASX-listed shares of James Hardie JHX.AX extend gains, rising 0.9% to A$37.19, reaching their highest level since August 19, 2025Fibre cement maker on Wednesday logged third-quarter adjusted net profit of $142.2 million, beating Visible Alpha estimate of $130.1 million; shares rose as much as 14% Al...Reuters
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ANALYSIS-Markets sense opportunity as erratic US spurs 'middle powers' into action
Fractured world order spurring "middle powers" to action Trade deals, pro-active policies seen boosting non-US stocks"Made in Europe" strategy impact could be limited - analysts By Dhara Ranasinghe and Sophie Kiderlin LONDON, Feb 12 (Reuters) - The global order once championed by...Reuters
2 hours ago
PRECIOUS-Gold edges lower on firmer dollar after strong US jobs data
Gold down 0.3% after more than 1% gain on WednesdaySpot silver down 0.8% after climbing 4% on WednesdayWeekly jobless claims, inflation data next in focusBy Ishaan Arora Feb 12 (Reuters) - Gold prices dipped on Thursday as the U.S. dollar firmed after stronger-than-expected January jobs data dent...Reuters
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Why I'm Not Buying the Dip in Shopify Stock
Key PointsShares of Shopify are down 26% year to date.The e-commerce specialist's revenue rose 31% year over year during Q4.The company announced a $2 billion share repurchase program.10 stocks we like better than Shopify › E-commerce specialist Shopify (NASDAQ: SHOP) saw its shares take a hit on We...The Motley Fool
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