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This Tech Stock Could Turn $1,000 Into $18,000 in 21 Years
Key PointsAlphabet has averaged a 25% annualized return since it went public.The tech giant currently has a market cap of more than $4 trillion.10 stocks we like better than Alphabet › Since its August 2004 initial public offering, Alphabet's (NASDAQ: GOOG)(NASDAQ: GOOGL) stock has increased in valu...The Motley Fool
Wed, Feb 4
Forex
USD/JPY climbs above 156.50 amid Japan’s fiscal concerns
The USD/JPY pair extends the rally to around 156.85 during the early Asian session on Thursday. The Japanese Yen (JPY) weakens to a two-week low against the US Dollar (USD) amid concern over Japan's fiscal health under Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's expansionary spending policy.
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Wed, Feb 4
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Bob's Discount Furniture raises $330.7 million in US IPO
Feb 4 (Reuters) - Bob's Discount Furniture has raised $330.7 million in its U.S. initial public offering, the Bain Capital-backed firm said on Wednesday, setting the stage for a market debut that could test investor appetite for consumer-focused companies. Bob's sold about 19.5 million sha...Reuters
Wed, Feb 4
Cryptocurrencies
US lawmaker launches probe into Abu Dhabi royal investment in Trump-backed World Liberty, WSJ reports
Feb 4 (Reuters) - California's Democratic lawmaker Ro Khanna has launched an investigation into a $500 million investment by an Abu Dhabi royal in U.S. President Donald Trump's family-backed cryptocurrency company World Liberty Financial, the Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday.Reuters
Wed, Feb 4
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Bob's Discount Furniture raises $330.7 million in US IPO
Feb 4 (Reuters) - Bob's Discount Furniture has raised $330.7 million in its U.S. initial public offering, the Bain Capital-backed firm said on Wednesday, setting the stage for a market debut that could test investor appetite for consumer-focused companies.Reuters
Wed, Feb 4
Stocks
Bob's Discount Furniture Announces Pricing Of IPO Of 19.5 Million Shares At $17.00 Per Share
Feb 4 (Reuters) - Bob's Discount Furniture, Inc BOBS.N:BOB’S DISCOUNT FURNITURE ANNOUNCES PRICING OF INITIAL PUBLIC OFFERINGBOB'S DISCOUNT FURNITURE, INC: PRICING OF IPO OF 19.5 MILLION SHARES AT $17.00 PER SHAREReuters
Wed, Feb 4
Stocks
Down About 10% in Less Than a Week, Is Meta Platforms Stock a Buy?
Key PointsAfter the stock's recent decline, shares now trade at a price-to-earnings multiple of about 28.The social media company's revenue growth accelerated in Q4, and management guided for even faster growth in Q1.Heavy investments are weighing on Meta's earnings growth.10 stocks we like better t...The Motley Fool
Wed, Feb 4
Stocks
Google Plans to Double Capex Spending as Cloud Growth Soars 48%
Key PointsAlphabet's quarterly results beat expectations across the board, led by strong cloud growth.The company continues to see demand for cloud and AI outstrip supply and is spending heavily to capitalize on the opportunity.Despite impressive gains over the past year, Alphabet stock is still att...The Motley Fool
Wed, Feb 4
Cryptocurrencies
Ethereum Price Forecast: ETH faces heavy distribution as price slips below average cost basis of investors
Ethereum (ETH) extended its decline on Wednesday, dropping more than 5% over the past 24 hours toward the $2,100 level, which is below the $2,310 average cost basis or realized price of investors, according to CryptoQuant's data.
Fxstreet
Wed, Feb 4
Stocks
Why Qualcomm Stock Is Plunging in After-Hours Trading
Key PointsQualcomm reported first quarter fiscal 2026 financial results after the market closed this afternoon.Management is less optimistic than analysts are about the company's growth in fiscal 2026.The sell-off in Qualcomm stock provides a buying opportunity for patient investors.10 stocks we lik...The Motley Fool
Wed, Feb 4
Stocks
Why AMD Stock Crashed Today
Key PointsDemand for AMD's chips is rising.But apparently not fast enough.10 stocks we like better than Advanced Micro Devices › Shares of Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ: AMD) sank on Wednesday after the semiconductor designer's growth forecast didn't measure up to investors' sky-high expectations.B...The Motley Fool
Wed, Feb 4
Stocks
Is This Once-Popular Growth Stock Finally Worth a Second Look in 2026?
Key PointsAfter soaring during the COVID-19 pandemic, Chewy stock is now down more than 80% from that peak.This persistent weakness, however, doesn’t reflect the actual sales and earnings growth this company has produced since then.Don’t be surprised if investors start pricing in this continued grow...The Motley Fool
Wed, Feb 4
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EXCLUSIVE-US spy chief's office investigated voting machines in Puerto Rico
Gabbard has defended appearance at FBI raid in Georgia last weekNo clear evidence of Venezuelan interference in Puerto Rico voteOperation last spring involved FBI field office in FloridaBy Phil Stewart, Erin Banco and Jonathan Landay WASHINGTON, Feb 4 (Reuters) - A team working for President Dona...Reuters
Wed, Feb 4
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Boeing's defense unit to cut 300 jobs, Bloomberg News reports
Feb 4 (Reuters) - Boeing BA.N is cutting about 300 supply-chain jobs from its defense unit and will notify affected employees this week, Bloomberg News reported on Wednesday, citing a person familiar with the matter.The layoffs are spread across multiple sites in the U.S., the report added. Boeing d...Reuters
Wed, Feb 4
