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This Energy Stock Could Have Momentum in 2026 Beyond the AI Power Trade
Key PointsIn 2025, GE Vernova more than tripled its direct orders for data centers over the previous year.GE Vernova has grown its backlog to $150 billion.The company offers diversified services for fast-growing global energy markets like natural gas and renewables.10 stocks we like better than Ge V...The Motley Fool
Wed, Feb 4
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ZTO Prices Offering Of $1.5 Billion Convertible Senior Notes
Feb 4 (Reuters) - ZTO Express (Cayman) Inc 2057.HK:ZTO PRICES OFFERING OF US$1.5 BILLION CONVERTIBLE SENIOR NOTESZTO EXPRESS (CAYMAN) - PRICES US$1.5 BILLION CONVERTIBLE SENIOR NOTES DUE 2031ZTO EXPRESS (CAYMAN) - PLANS TO USE NET PROCEEDS OF UP TO US$1 BILLION FOR REFINANCING TO FUND NEAR-TERM ON-M...Reuters
Wed, Feb 4
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Spirit Airlines looks to transfer two Chicago airport gates to United Airlines for $30 million
NEW YORK, Feb 4 (Reuters) - Spirit Aviation FLYYQ.PK is seeking court approval from the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York to transfer two O'Hare airport gates to United Airlines UAL.O for $30.2 million, according to a court filing.In August 2025, Spirit filed for bankru...Reuters
Wed, Feb 4
Commodities
Europe Gasoline/Naphtha-Gasoline refining margins gain
LONDON, Feb 4 (Reuters) - Northwest European gasoline refinery profit margins rose on Wednesday by 74 cents to about $7.28 a barrel as U.S. inventories rose by less than expected.About 6,000 metric tons of Eurobob E10 gasoline traded on barges in the Argus window, with Phillips 66 and Shell selling ...Reuters
Wed, Feb 4
Stocks
Meet the "Magnificent Seven" Stock Berkshire Hathaway and Investing Legend Warren Buffett Should Have Bought. (Hint: It's Not Apple, Amazon, or Alphabet.)
Key PointsBerkshire Hathaway currently owns three "Magnificent Seven" stocks that have all produced strong returns.This social media and digital advertising juggernaut possesses an unrivaled network effect.Maybe the conglomerate will start to invest more in technology companies in the future.10 stoc...The Motley Fool
Wed, Feb 4
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Why Silicon Labs Stock Glows Green Today
Key PointsSilicon Labs beat Q4 earnings this morning.No one cares about that though, because Texas Instruments is buying Silicon Labs.10 stocks we like better than Silicon Laboratories › Silicon Labs (NASDAQ: SLAB) stock skyrocketed 48% through 11:25 a.m. ET Wednesday after announcing its Q4 results...The Motley Fool
Wed, Feb 4
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Critical minerals stocks fall; Vance touts price floor system
Shares of rare earths and critical minerals companies fall between 8% and 14% U.S. Vice President JD Vance unveiled plans to marshal allies into a preferential trade bloc for critical minerals, proposing coordinated price floors as Washington escalates efforts to loosen China's grip on materials...Reuters
Wed, Feb 4
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First Brands founder Patrick James pleads not guilty to fraud
By Jonathan Stempel New York, Feb 4 (Reuters) - Patrick James, the founder of auto parts supplier First Brands, pleaded not guilty on Wednesday to charges he defrauded lenders out of billions of dollars before the company collapsed into bankruptcy.The nine-count indictment accused James, who was ...Reuters
Wed, Feb 4
Cryptocurrencies
Gemini AI fait une prédiction totalement folle pour XRP en 2026
Alors que le marché crypto tente de retrouver un second souffle, certaines projections commencent à faire beaucoup de bruit. Dernière en date : une prédiction avancée par Gemini AI concernant XRP à l’horizon 2026. Une estimation ambitieuse, presque provocante, qui relance le débat autour du potentie...Bitcoinist
Wed, Feb 4
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NFL-Super Bowl prepares for potential AI cybersecurity threat
NFL enhances cybersecurity with AI threat focusLevi's Stadium undergoes major tech upgrades for Super Bowl49ers expect over 35 terabytes of data upload during gameBy Max A. CherneySANTA CLARA, California, Feb 4 (Reuters) - Before the New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks face off at Super Bo...Reuters
Wed, Feb 4
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US, EU and Japan announce partnership on critical mineral supply chains
Feb 4 (Reuters) - The U.S., European Union and Japan on Wednesday announced a strategic partnership to shore up the resilience of supply chains for critical minerals now dominated by China, eyeing a broader trade deal with like-minded partners that could include border-adjusted price floors and pric...Reuters
Wed, Feb 4
Cryptocurrencies
Whale Investors Ditch Cardano (ADA) for Viral DeFi Crypto at $0.04
Recent on-chain transactions for Cardano (ADA) suggest that some whale investors are starting to rotate their funds. This comes as ADA continues to trade within a range. With the overall price structure for ADA remaining steady, the focus is turning towards the decentralized finance sector. One such viral DeFi crypto, which is gaining traction, is […]Cryptopolitan
Wed, Feb 4
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New York Times posts slower digital subscriber growth, shares slump
Feb 4 (Reuters) - The New York Times NYT.N on Wednesday posted slower digital subscriber growth for the fourth quarter and issued a lackluster ad revenue growth forecast, sending its stock down 10%.The slow growth was despite a busy news cycle last year, driven by geopolitical tensions, President Do...Reuters
Wed, Feb 4
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Automakers back Trump plan to rollback fuel economy rules, but seek changes
WASHINGTON, Feb 4 (Reuters) - Major automakers on Wednesday called for changes in the Trump administration's proposal to reform fuel economy standards but said they back the plan to drastically slash the efficiency requirements.The Alliance for Automotive Innovation, which represents General Mot...Reuters
Wed, Feb 4
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FACTBOX-Wells Fargo lifts end-2026 target for gold to $6,100-$6,300/oz
Feb 4 (Reuters) - Wells Fargo Investment Institute (WFII) has raised its end-2026 gold price target to $6,100–$6,300 an ounce, citing expectations of lower short-term interest rates and sustained central bank demand, it said in a note on Wednesday.The bank had previously projected year-end prices in...Reuters
Wed, Feb 4
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LIVE MARKETS-Software, BD companies, crypto in sync to the downside
Nasdaq slides >1%, S&P 500 declines, Dow up ~0.4%Tech weakest S&P 500 sector; Materials leads gainersEuro STOXX 600 index up ~0.2%Dollar rallies; crude, gold slip; bitcoin off ~4%US 10-Year Treasury yield flat at ~4.27%Welcome to the home for real-time coverage of markets brought to you b...Reuters
Wed, Feb 4
Commodities
Bessent: Fed lost trust of American people over inflation, threatening independence
WASHINGTON, Feb 4 (Reuters) - U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Wednesday said that the independence of the Federal Reserve was based on Americans' trust of the central bank, which it lost because it allowed inflation to get out of control and "ravage" their incomes.Bessent, asked...Reuters
Wed, Feb 4
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US STOCKS-S&P 500, Nasdaq fall as software jitters grip; Alphabet in focus
Indexes: Dow up 0.79%, S&P 500 down 0.24%, Nasdaq down 1.08%Advanced Micro Devices down on dip in quarterly revenue forecastSuper Micro Computer jumps after raising annual revenue forecast Eli Lilly gains on forecasting 2026 profit above estimatesBy Pranav Kashyap and Twesha Dikshit Feb 4 (Re...Reuters
Wed, Feb 4
