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PRECIOUS-Gold eases as strong US jobs data tempers Fed rate‑cut expectations
Gold falls as investors assess economic 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 cuts fr...Reuters
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30% of Retirees are Making Expensive RMD Mistakes
Key PointsRequired minimum distributions (RMDs) are required from certain retirement plans.Many retirees are not taking their RMDS, and this mistake could come at a huge cost.Vanguard Research shows average tax penalties topping $1,100 for retirees making RMD mistakes.The $23,760 Social Security bon...The Motley Fool
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Albemarle falls on weak Q4 results; to idle Australia lithium plant
Shares of world's largest producer of lithium Albemarle ALB.N drop 2.3% to $171.40 in premarket tradeALB says it would idle a major Australian processing plantPosts larger-than-expected quarterly loss; Alb lost 53 cents per share vs analysts' expected a loss of 41 cents per share, according ...Reuters
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This Super Software Stock Is the Cheapest It Has Ever Been. Time to Swoop in and Buy?
Key PointsAtlassian offers a portfolio of software products designed to help organizations improve productivity. The company has infused artificial intelligence (AI) into its core products, which is driving increased spending from its customers. Atlassian stock is trading at the cheapest price-to-sa...The Motley Fool
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EMERGING MARKETS-EM currencies rangebound after hot US jobs data; Turkey's inflation report in focus
EM stocks up 0.5%, FX up 0.2%Hungary's inflation eased to 2.1% in JanuaryBangladesh votes in landmark election after Gen Z revolutionTurkey raises end-2026 inflation forecast range to 15-21%Singapore's STI breaks 5,000-level milestoneBy Pranav Kashyap Feb 12 (Reuters) - Most emerging‑mark...Reuters
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1 Reason I'm Never Selling AbbVie Stock
Key PointsAbbVie has proven its ability to adapt to changes and challenges and continue to thrive.This ability to evolve is arguably the most important trait for a company to possess.10 stocks we like better than AbbVie › Thirteen years ago, AbbVie (NYSE: ABBV) didn't exist -- at least not as a stan...The Motley Fool
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Four Seasons Education Regains Compliance with NYSE Continued Listing Standards
SHANGHAI, Feb. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Four Seasons Education (Cayman) Inc. ("Four Seasons Education" or the "Company") (NYSE: FEDU), a tourism and education-related service provider in China, today announced that on February 10, 2026, the Company received a notification le...PR Newswire
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Meet 8 Stocks That Possess the Greatest Competitive Advantage on the Face of the Planet
Key PointsCompanies that have platform business models are a special breed, as their value propositions improve the larger they become. Thanks to their position as intermediaries between merchants and consumers, payments system providers can be extremely lucrative.Technological advances have spawned...The Motley Fool
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UK's RELX says AI-embedded products will drive growth for 'many years'
RELX sees AI as key growth driver despite share price dropProfit growth driven by AI-powered products Shares trade at four-year lows over AI disruption fearsBy Paul SandleLONDON, Feb 12 (Reuters) - RELX REL.L, the British information group whose shares have slumped on fears that AI will upend its bu...Reuters
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Are You Really Ready to Start Collecting Social Security? 3 Signs It Might Be the Perfect Time.
Key PointsIf you've spent decades saving for retirement and have enough to carry you through, you know you're ready.If you're retiring early but have plenty of cash and won't be hurt by a permanent reduction in benefits, you may be ready.If you've planned for what-ifs, such as market downturns and e...The Motley Fool
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Street View: Cisco hit by memory costs but growth drivers intact
Cisco Systems CSCO.O posted quarterly adjusted gross margins that missed market estimates on Wednesday, as the networking equipment maker faced pressure from a global surge in memory pricesShares down 7.45% to $79.17 in premarket trading GROWTH DRIVERS STILL INTACTMorgan Stanley ("overweight...Reuters
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Buy 2 Vanguard Index Funds to Beat the S&P 500 in the Next Year, According to Wall Street
Key PointsWall Street says the information technology and consumer discretionary sectors will beat the S&P 500 in the next year.The Vanguard Information Technology ETF provides heavy exposure to Nvidia, Apple, and Microsoft.The Vanguard Consumer Discretionary provides heavy exposure to Amazon, Tesla...The Motley Fool
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Cisco falls as margin miss, memory costs overshadow strong orders
Cisco CSCO.O shares fall 8% premarket as margin miss overshadows strong demandQ2 adj. gross margin slipped to 67.5%, below 68.14% estimate, hit by soaring memory costsAnalysts at Piper Sandler said "Component concerns overshadow a good qtr", adding that memory‑driven margin pressure and ongo...Reuters
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Autohome Inc. to Announce Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Financial Results on March 5, 2026
BEIJING, Feb. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Autohome Inc. (NYSE: ATHM; HKEX: 2518) ("Autohome" or the "Company"), a leading online destination for automobile consumers in China, today announced that it will report its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended Decemb...PR Newswire
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3 Trillion-Dollar Stocks That Can Soar Up to 90% in 2026, According to Select Wall Street Analysts
Key PointsThe 12 U.S.-listed trillion-dollar stocks are responsible for a lot of the heavy lifting on Wall Street.Members of the trillion-dollar club are industry leaders with competitive edges that are expected to grow in value over time.However, certain analysts expect three artificial intelligenc...The Motley Fool
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This 1 Quantum Computing Rumor Is Making Investors Sell Their Bitcoin. Don't Fall for It
Key PointsInvestors recently learned that quantum computers could one day be used to steal Bitcoin.That isn't going to happen in the near future, if ever.But, during the panic of the recent sell off, some people found that possibility to be frighteningly plausible. 10 stocks we like better than Bitc...The Motley Fool
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LIVE MARKETS-STOXX 600 hits new record, beaten down stocks have brighter start
STOXX 600 up 0.6% to new recordFTSE, CAC hit new peaksSchroders jumps 30% after Nuveen offerWall Street futures upWelcome 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 STOXX 600 HITS N...Reuters
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Prediction: This Will Be the Best AI Stock to Buy in February
Key PointsThe recent sell-off in AI stocks is an opportunity for investors to buy solid companies, including this infrastructure company.Massive investments in AI data center infrastructure have supercharged this company's growth.The stock is likely to pop when it releases its quarterly report on Fe...The Motley Fool
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AB InBev tops earnings forecasts, eyes sports boost in 2026
Brewers struggling with years of weak demandAB InBev says soccer World Cup, Winter Olympics, to boost 2026Posts Q4 profit, revenue and volumes ahead of forecastsRivals forecast lower growth range, massive job cuts By Emma Rumney LONDON, Feb 12 (Reuters) - Brewer Anheuser-Busch InBev ABI.BR beat f...Reuters
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