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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
Stocks
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
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Nvidia-rival Cerebras Systems valued at $23.1 billion in latest financing
Feb 4 (Reuters) - AI chipmaker Cerebras Systems said on Wednesday it raised $1 billion in a late-stage funding round that valued it at $23 billion, nearly tripling its valuation just over four months after its previous financing. The round was led by Tiger Global. Other investors included Benchmark...Reuters
Wed, Feb 4
Stocks
FACTBOX-Hedge funds jump into volatile January to reap returns
By Nell Mackenzie LONDON, Feb 4 (Reuters) - Hedge funds posted positive returns in January thanks to ripples of market volatility stemming from U.S. military action in Venezuela, questions around the independence of the Federal Reserve and a cold snap that sent natural gas futures flying.Performa...Reuters
Wed, Feb 4
Stocks
Nervous to Invest Your Retirement Savings in Stocks? Here's What Might Happen if You Don't.
Key PointsA lot of people are scared to invest in the stock market.Avoiding it could mean stunting your savings' growth.Diversifying your portfolio could help mitigate your risks. The $23,760 Social Security bonus most retirees completely overlook › I was talking to a friend recently who admitted th...The Motley Fool
Wed, Feb 4
Stocks
Why Enphase Energy Stock Soared Today
Key PointsEnphase Energy saw its strongest demand in over two years, but there was a catch. A tax credit expiration pulled solar system installations forward. Guidance still calls for a drop in sales in the current quarter versus last year. 10 stocks we like better than Enphase Energy › Shares of so...The Motley Fool
Wed, Feb 4
Forex
CAD: Edges lower amid broader USD gains – Scotiabank
The CAD is experiencing slight softness in quiet trading, primarily due to a stronger USD. The CAD's fair value estimate has increased slightly, reflecting a minor upward adjustment, note Scotiabank's Shaun Osborne and Eric Theoret.
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Wed, Feb 4
Commodities
UK asks Air India to explain Boeing Dreamliner fuel-switch incident
Air India facing intense scrutiny since crash last year UK seeking details after Sunday incident involving one planePossible fuel switch defect flagged by pilot on landing from UKAir India says will respond to UK regulatorBy Aditya Kalra and Abhijith Ganapavaram NEW DELHI, Feb 4 (Reuters) - Brita...Reuters
Wed, Feb 4
Stocks
Boston Scientific shares fall as key segment's performance spooks investors
By Kamal ChoudhuryFeb 4 (Reuters) - Boston Scientific BSX.N on Wednesday reported lower-than-expected quarterly sales in its key electrophysiology division, dragging the medical device maker's shares as much as 17% down — the steepest single‑day percentage drop in over 25 years.The segment, whic...Reuters
Wed, Feb 4
Other
PAHO calls for increased surveillance amid rising measles cases in the Americas
Feb 4 (Reuters) - The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) on Wednesday called for intensifying epidemiological surveillance and vaccination, as a widening outbreak led to a spike in measles cases across the Americas. The agency's alert comes after cases and outbreaks across several coun...Reuters
Wed, Feb 4
Stocks
Is Oklo Stock the Next Great Passive-Income Powerhouse for 2026?
Key PointsOklo finds itself in the right place at the right time as big tech companies commit to nuclear energy.A long-term deal with Meta Platforms shows demand for Oklo's small nuclear reactors.Oklo's high valuation and pre-revenue business model leave very little room for error.10 stocks we like ...The Motley Fool
Wed, Feb 4
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Roblox launches AI tech that generates functioning models with natural language
By Zaheer Kachwala Feb 4 (Reuters) - Roblox RBLX.N launched an artificial intelligence technology on Wednesday that can generate fully functioning in-game models using natural language prompts, as the company aggressively pursues machine learning to attract more developers to its videogame platfo...Reuters
Wed, Feb 4
Stocks
Texas Instruments strikes $7.5 billion deal for Silicon Labs to boost wireless footprint
By Harshita Mary Varghese Feb 4 (Reuters) - Texas Instruments TXN.O on Wednesday agreed to buy chip designer Silicon Laboratories SLAB.O for about $7.5 billion, aiming to expand its presence in wireless connectivity chips used in industrial and consumer applications.For TI, whose core strength li...Reuters
Wed, Feb 4
Commodities
GRAINS-Chicago soybeans jump to two-month high on Trump comments
By Heather Schlitz CHICAGO, Feb 4 (Reuters) - Chicago Board of Trade soybean futures hit a two-month high on Wednesday following comments by U.S. President Donald Trump about China buying more U.S. soybeans, traders said.In a post on his Truth Social platform, Trump said China is "lifting the...Reuters
Wed, Feb 4
Cryptocurrencies
Dogecoin Price Forecast: DOGE plummets as retail investors exit amid broad market sell-off
Dogecoin (DOGE) holds near support at $0.1000 at the time of writing on Wednesday, as bears tighten their grip on assets across the crypto market. The leading meme coin remains on the back foot, weighed down by risk-off sentiment, low retail activity and weak technicals.
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Wed, Feb 4
Other
Trump to tap Vance for anti-fraud task force targeting California, CBS reports
WASHINGTON, Feb 4 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump is creating a new anti-fraud task for California led by U.S. Vice President JD Vance, CBS News reported on Wednesday, citing multiple unnamed sources familiar with the plans.Reuters
Wed, Feb 4
