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Fagron rises on 'solid' FY25 results
Shares in Fagron FAGRO.BR rise 4.9% after the Belgian pharmaceuticals producer reported better-than-expected FY resultsKBC securities says Fagron delivered a solid FY25 performance, with revenue coming in 1% above consensus expectations, mainly supported by better-than-expected growth in North Ameri...Reuters
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REFILE-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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ANALYSIS-Erratic US is spurring 'middle powers' into action and investors are noticing
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
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3 Ways to Maximize Social Security as a Couple
Key PointsWhen two married people are eligible for Social Security, there are a number of ways to make the most of those benefits.You could have one of you delay your claim for larger checks.If you're both able to wait, the upside could be huge.The $23,760 Social Security bonus most retirees complet...The Motley Fool
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PRECIOUS-Gold eases as strong US jobs data tempers Fed rate‑cut expectations
Gold falls as dollar firms on robust US jobs dataUS job growth accelerates in JanuaryWeekly jobless claims, inflation data next in focusBy Noel John Feb 12 (Reuters) - Gold prices ticked lower on Thursday, after unexpectedly strong U.S. jobs data for January dented hopes for more interest rate cu...Reuters
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UK's Rentokil dragged down after US peer Rollins earnings miss
Shares of British pest control firm Rentokil Initial RTO.L down 3.6% at 455.1 p U.S. peer Rollins ROL.N missed Wall Street’s Q4 estimates, as Rollins said its Q4 earnings weakened as consumers cut back on pest‑control services amid macroeconomic uncertainty, with cooler U.S. weather further dampenin...Reuters
21 minutes ago
3 Magnificent Stocks to Buy That Are Near 52-Week Lows
Key PointsThe Amazon of Latin America truly is like its American counterpart, which is more bullish than MercadoLibre is getting credit for right now.China’s electric vehicle outfit BYD’s got a couple of new things going for it this year, one of which is simply less-alarming market share comps now t...The Motley Fool
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Top 10 HK Stock Gainers (2.12)
KNOWLEDGE ATLAS(02513) rose 28.68%, with a trading turnover 2.6 Billion HKD, and a year-to-date rose 246%. ILUVATAR COREX(09903) rose 21.45%, with a trading turnover 877.2 Million HKD, and a year-to-date rose 62.1%. GIGADEVICE(03986) rose 20.95%, with a trading turnover 1.1 Billion HKD, and a year-to-date rose 121%.Longport
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Top 5 HK Stock Gainers/Losers (>100B) (2.12)
KNOWLEDGE ATLAS(02513) rose 28.68%, with a trading turnover 2.6 Billion HKD, and a year-to-date rose 246%. GIGADEVICE(03986) rose 20.95%, with a trading turnover 1.1 Billion HKD, and a year-to-date rose 121%. BUD APAC(01876) fell 5.21%, with a trading turnover 245.6 Million HKD, and a year-to-date rose 3.2%. LENOVO GROUP(00992) fell 4.56%, with a trading turnover 2.3 Billion HKD, and a year-to-date fell 2.8%.Longport
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Top 10 HK Stock Losers (2.12)
RIDGE OUTDOOR(02720) fell 24.95%, with a trading turnover 35.0 Million HKD, and a year-to-date rose 132.8%. NETEASE MUSIC(09899) fell 9.62%, with a trading turnover 488.4 Million HKD, and a year-to-date fell 11.1%. GT GOLD(08299) fell 7.69%, with a trading turnover 53.7 Million HKD, and a year-to-date rose 17.6%.Longport
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Amazon, Microsoft, and Alphabet All Reported Robust Cloud Growth. 1 Was a Clear Winner
Key PointsCloud growth rates for Amazon, Microsoft, and Alphabet have reaccelerated in recent years, thanks to surging demand for AI. While each of the "Big Three" put up enviable growth in the calendar fourth quarter of 2025, there was one clear winner.The Gemini 3 model is generating strong demand...The Motley Fool
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METALS-Nickel gains after Indonesia cuts quota for world's biggest nickel mine
Feb 12 (Reuters) - Nickel climbed on Thursday, after Indonesia sharply cut this year's mining quota for PT Weda Bay Nickel, the world's biggest mine for the critical mineral located in the country.The most-active nickel contract on the Shanghai Futures Exchange SNIcv1 climbed 1.79% to close ...Reuters
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UK Stocks-Factors to watch on February 12
Feb 12 (Reuters) - Britain's FTSE 100 .FTSE index is seen opening higher on Thursday, with futures FFIc1 up 0.5%. UNILEVER: Unilever's ULVR.L fourth-quarter underlying sales growth beat market expectations. BRITISH AMERICAN TOBACCO: British American Tobacco BATS.L report...Reuters
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A Once-in-a-Generation Investment Opportunity: Is D-Wave Quantum the Best Way to Play This Monstrous Trend?
Key PointsD-Wave's unusual approach to quantum computing tech may allow it to capture a healthy share of the market.The quantum computing space is full of potent competitors. 10 stocks we like better than D-Wave Quantum › The artificial intelligence (AI) trend may be at the forefront of most investo...The Motley Fool
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LIVE MARKETS-Europe before the bell: Stocks set for earnings, M&A boost
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 EUROPE BEFORE THE BELL: STOCKS SET FOR EARNINGS, M&A BOOSTEuropean equity futures are higher on Thursday after a raft of corpo...Reuters
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I Said I'd Buy Chevron Over ConocoPhillips in 2026, and Chevron Is Already Up 19% This Year. Is the High-Yield Dividend Stock a Buy Near Its All-Time High?
Key PointsChevron’s earnings plummeted in 2025.The stock is near an all-time high because investors care more about where a company is headed than where it has been.It can rake in cash flow to support its long-term growth and dividend, even if oil prices fall 25% from current levels. 10 stocks we li...The Motley Fool
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HK Movers | Storage Shares Advance. GigaDevice Soars 21%; CSOP Samsung Electronics Daily 2x Leveraged Product up 13%
Storage shares advanced in Hong Kong. GigaDevice up 21%; CSOP Samsung Electronics Daily 2x Leveraged Product up 13%; CSOP SK Hynix Daily 2x Leveraged Product up 7%.Tiger News
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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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
2 hours ago
