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Japan's Nikkei falls over 2% on Trump tariff worries; auto makers tumble
TOKYO, Feb 3 (Reuters) - Japanese shares tumbled on Monday, led by automakers, after U.S. President Donald Trump imposed tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China over the weekend, raising worries that Japanese exports may also become a target.The Nikkei .N225 had declined 2.1% to 38,742.33 by 0009 GMT, w...Reuters
Feb 3, 2025
Commodities
PBF Martinez California refinery shut after Saturday fire
HOUSTON, Feb 2 (Reuters) - PBF Energy PBF.N said on Sunday its 156,400 barrel-per-day (bpd) Martinez California refinery was shut after a fire on Saturday. PBF also said the fire was under control and continuing to burn. Firefighters were monitoring the blaze on Sunday.Reuters
Feb 3, 2025
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OpenAI launches new AI tool to facilitate research tasks
Feb 2 (Reuters) - OpenAI launched a new artificial intelligence (AI) tool on Sunday called "deep research", which it said conducts multi-step research on the internet for complex tasks."It accomplishes in tens of minutes what would take a human many hours," OpenAI said.Reuters
Feb 3, 2025
Stocks
BUZZ-Australian mining stocks eye worst day in over 6 weeks on US tariffs on China
** Australian mining stocks index .AXMM fall 2.2% heading for their biggest fall since Dec. 19, if losses hold** Subindex hits lowest level since Jan. 13** Over the weekend, U.S. President Donald Trump imposed tariffs on China, Australia's top trading partner and a major consumer of iron ore use...Reuters
Feb 3, 2025
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American Assets Trust Inc expected to post earnings of 7 cents a share - Earnings Preview
American Assets Trust Inc AAT.N, AAT is expected to show a fall in quarterly revenue when it reports results on February 5 for the period ending December 31 2024The San Diego California-based company is expected to report a 0.5% decrease in revenue to $111.899 million from $112.49 million a year a...Reuters
Feb 3, 2025
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Juniper Networks Inc expected to post earnings of 58 cents a share - Earnings Preview
Juniper Networks Inc JNPR.N, JNPR.K is expected to show a rise in quarterly revenue when it reports results on February 5 for the period ending December 31 2024The Sunnyvale California-based company is expected to report a 2.1% increase in revenue to $1.393 billion from $1.36 billion a year ago, a...Reuters
Feb 3, 2025
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Ichor Holdings Ltd expected to post earnings of 9 cents a share - Earnings Preview
Ichor Holdings Ltd ICHR.OQ ICHR.O is expected to show a rise in quarterly revenue when it reports results on February 5 for the period ending December 31 2024The Fremont California-based company is expected to report a 14.4% increase in revenue to $232.75 million from $203.48 million a year ago, a...Reuters
Feb 3, 2025
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8x8 Inc expected to post earnings of 9 cents a share - Earnings Preview
8x8 Inc EGHT.OQ EGHT.O is expected to show a fall in quarterly revenue when it reports results on February 5 for the period ending December 31 2024The Campbell California-based company is expected to report a 1.0% decrease in revenue to $179.261 million from $181.01 million a year ago, according t...Reuters
Feb 3, 2025
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Australian shares tumble 2% as Trump tariffs on China rattle investors
Feb 3 (Reuters) - Australian shares fell 2% on Monday, as investors fled stocks with heavy exposure to China after U.S. President Donald Trump imposed tariffs on Australia's top trading partner, with firms exposed to Canada and Mexico also getting hammered.The S&P/ASX 200 index .AXJO fell as...Reuters
Feb 2, 2025
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Wall Street girds for market impact of Trump tariffs
Canada, Mexico vow retaliationStocks, high risk assets at riskTrump can increase size, scope of tariffs Adds U.S. stocks futures movement, updates prices throughoutBy Suzanne McGee and Isla Binnie NEW YORK, Feb 2 (Reuters) - Global markets buckled up for a turbulent session on Monday after U.S. P...Reuters
Feb 2, 2025
Stocks
Where Will Nvidia Stock Be in 3 Years?
If you held on to Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) stock for the last three years, you are probably laughing all the way to the bank. A $10,000 bet made in early 2022 would be worth almost $55,000 today -- an impressive return of 450%. That said, past performance doesn't guarantee future results. And the dynam...The Motley Fool
Feb 2, 2025
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Trump administration exempts safety workers, air traffic controllers from resignation offer
By David Shepardson WASHINGTON, Feb 2 (Reuters) - The Trump administration said on Sunday that federal employees involved in public safety positions, such as air traffic controllers, are exempt from a financial incentive to quit government jobs.On Tuesday, the White House offered 2 million civili...Reuters
Feb 2, 2025
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TREASURIES-Treasury futures dip as US tariffs raise inflation risks
SINGAPORE, Feb 3 (Reuters) - Treasury futures slipped and traders lowered expectations for U.S. interest rate cuts on Monday, figuring tariffs on the country's top trading partners risked stoking inflation.Ten-year U.S. Treasury futures TNc1 were down about 3 ticks in early trade, giving an impl...Reuters
Feb 2, 2025
Forex
FOREX-Yuan hits record low, Mexican peso, Canadian dollar tumble on Trump tariffs
Trump delivers on promise of 25% levies on neighbours, 10% duty on ChinaCanada, Mexico vow retaliatory measures, triggering worries of escalationEuro plunges to lowest since 2022, bitcoin slumps below $100,000By Kevin Buckland TOKYO, Feb 3 (Reuters) - China's yuan slumped to a record low in o...Reuters
Feb 2, 2025
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Trump to cut off all future funding to South Africa
WASHINGTON, Feb 2 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Sunday that he would cut off all future funding for South Africa until it investigated how "certain classes of people" were being treated "very badly.""South Africa is confiscating land, and treating certain classe...Reuters
Feb 2, 2025
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1 Top Cryptocurrency to Buy Before It Soars 600%, According to Billionaire Larry Fink of BlackRock
Now that Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) has crossed the $100,000 mark, it's only natural to ask: Just how much higher can it really go? After all, Bitcoin is up more than 30,000% over the past decade, and is now a $2 trillion asset. Long-term investors may find it hard to envision Bitcoin replicating its pas...The Motley Fool
Feb 2, 2025
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FBI staff ordered to reveal their role in Jan. 6 probes by Monday
Trump pardoned people convicted in 2021 Capitol attackEight top FBI officials fired Friday; more firings fearedBy Sarah N. Lynch WASHINGTON, Feb 2 (Reuters) - FBI employees were ordered on Sunday to answer a detailed list of questions about any work they may have done on criminal cases related to...Reuters
Feb 2, 2025
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Is Snowflake Stock a Buy Now?
Snowflake (NYSE: SNOW) stock has recorded stellar gains of 62% in the past three months, as of this writing, driven by the company's solid fiscal 2025 third-quarter results, which were released in November 2024.The data cloud platform provider not only beat analysts' expectations on revenue and earn...The Motley Fool
Feb 2, 2025
