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Economic Indicator
Choppy markets threaten ECB's 'good place' but rates still firmly on hold
The European Central Bank is all but certain to keep interest rates unchanged on Thursday and signal that no policy move is imminent, even if the euro's recent surge against the dollar fuels concerns that inflation might undershoot its target.Reuters
Thu, Feb 5
Cryptocurrencies
Crypto Downturn Slams Galaxy Digital With $241 Million Annual Loss
Galaxy Digital posted a heavy loss for the year as the crypto slump bit into its holdings and trading business. The numbers show a company that weathered big markdowns on digital assets while trying to bulk up its cash and new revenue streams. Related Reading: Elon Musk’s xAI Seeks Human Brain To De...Bitcoinist
Thu, Feb 5
Technical Analysis
Silver Price Analysis: Gradual recovery underway as momentum turns constructive
Silver price extended its recovery for the second straight day, up by 3.75% shrugging off broad US Dollar strength, following the release of solid US economic data. At the time of writing, XAG/USD trades at $88.20, after bouncing off daily lows of $83.28.
Fxstreet
Thu, Feb 5
Other
Itau to grow 2026 loan book by up to 9.5% as quarterly ROE hits 10-year high
By Andre Romani and Paula LaierSAO PAULO, Feb 4 (Reuters) - Brazilian lender Itau Unibanco ITUB4.SA estimated on Wednesday its loan book will grow by up to 9.5% this year, as it posted a fourth-quarter recurring profit in line with analysts' estimates and its highest quarterly return on equity i...Reuters
Thu, Feb 5
Stocks
Nvidia's AI chip sale to ByteDance hinges on conditions set by Trump administration
The Trump administration is willing to allow China's ByteDance to buy Nvidia's H200 chips, but the AI chipmaker has not agreed to proposed conditions for their use, according to a person familiar with the matter.Reuters
Thu, Feb 5
Other
Trump says he will stay out of Netflix-Paramount fight over Warner Bros
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday he will stay out of the Netflix NFLX.O and Paramount Skydance PSKY.O fight over Warner Bros Discovery WBD.O, a reversal from late last year when he said he would be involved in reviewing the deal.Reuters
Thu, Feb 5
Economic Indicator
Fed's Cook says it's time to 'wait and see' on rates
Cook says risks are tilted toward higher inflationTrump has pressured Fed to cut rates, tried to oust CookCook voted last week to keep rates steadySays the policy rate is 'ever so mildly restrictive'By Ann SaphirFeb 4 (Reuters) - Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook on Wednesday signaled that ...Reuters
Thu, Feb 5
Stocks
Why Varonis Systems Stock Dived by Almost 11% Today
Key PointsIt beat convincingly on both the top and bottom lines in its final quarter of 2025.There were other elements of the earnings report to be concerned with, however.10 stocks we like better than Varonis Systems › Varonis Systems (NASDAQ: VRNS) stock dipped notably in price, with its shares ul...The Motley Fool
Thu, Feb 5
Stocks
Today’s Market Recap: Chip and Software Stocks Crater as AI Conviction Wavers, AMD Plunges 17%
TradingKey - On February 4, 2026, U.S. stocks declined, weighed down by renewed pressure on technology shares. The S&P 500 slipped 0.51% to 6,882, while the Nasdaq Composite fell 1.51% to 22,905, underperforming broader benchmarks as selling concentrated in growth and semiconductor stocks.
Stocks
Relocating in Retirement? Don't Overlook This Key Factor.
Key PointsYou may be inclined to relocate for better weather and cheaper costs.Before you move, research what your healthcare options look like.At a time when you may be managing different conditions, it's important to have access to good doctors, hospitals, and Medicare plans.The $23,760 Social Sec...The Motley Fool
Thu, Feb 5
Stocks
RPT-ROI-Record volatility is not what gold buyers signed up for: McGeever
By Jamie McGeeverORLANDO, Florida, Feb 4 (Reuters) - Gold's historic price swings and record volatility are hardly hallmarks of the ultimate safety play. This is not what investors, including central banks, signed up for.Gold is essentially a cumbersome rock with high storage costs that pays no ...Reuters
Thu, Feb 5
