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Startup EnFi raises $15 million to deploy AI credit analyst agents at banks
By Tatiana BautzerNEW YORK, Feb 4 (Reuters) - Boston-based startup EnFi is raising $15 million with venture capital funds to increase deployment of artificial intelligence agents that analyze and make decisions on credit applications. The round is led by Fintop, with Patriot Financial Partners, Comm...Reuters
Wed, Feb 4
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Xi tells Trump he is willing to do 'big, good' things together, warns about Taiwan
BEIJING, Feb 4 (Reuters) - Chinese President Xi Jinping told U.S. President Donald Trump that he is willing to "accomplish more big things and good things" with Trump in the new year during a phone call on Wednesday, state-run Xinhua news agency reported.Xi cautioned Trump on "prudently ...Reuters
Wed, Feb 4
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EU lawmakers to resume work on US trade deal after Greenland crisis
EU Parliament had been due to vote in JanuaryParliamentary committee could vote on proposals on February 24EU parliament and governments need to approve common text on EU-US dealEU lawmakers want clause to suspend deal for new security or tariff threatsBy Philip Blenkinsop BRUSSELS, Feb 4 (Reuter...Reuters
Wed, Feb 4
Stocks
CANADA STOCKS-TSX struggles for direction as tech worries loom
TSX flatEnergy gains on renewed U.S.-Iran tensionTech selloff extendsATS climbs 8.2% after resultsBy Utkarsh Hathi Feb 4 (Reuters) - Canada's main stock index struggled for direction on Wednesday, as an ongoing technology selloff, driven by AI-related worries weighing on software firms glo...Reuters
Wed, Feb 4
Stocks
BREAKINGVIEWS-Nvidia’s $100 bln pivot disturbs AI money-go-round
By Karen Kwok LONDON, Feb 4 (Reuters Breakingviews) - The vast sums flowing around the artificial intelligence industry at times recall the ouroboros - the ancient symbol depicting a dragon eating its own tail. Tech giants and startups like OpenAI are snapping up Nvidia's NVDA.O advanced proc...Reuters
Wed, Feb 4
Stocks
2 "Blue Chip" Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stocks to Buy for 2026 and Beyond
Key PointsNvidia is widening its competitive moat by selling all the required components to build AI factories.TSMC expects AI chip demand to remain robust through the end of the decade.10 stocks we like better than Nvidia › Most of the growth happening in artificial intelligence (AI) has been drive...The Motley Fool
Wed, Feb 4
Commodities
FACTBOX-Morgan Stanley raises near-term Brent forecasts, WFII lowers prediction
Feb 4 (Reuters) - Morgan Stanley has raised its near-term Brent forecasts, saying a geopolitical risk premium is likely to persist, but still expects prices below $60 per barrel later this year, it said in a note dated Tuesday.The bank raised its Brent forecast for the first quarter of 2026 to $62.5...Reuters
Wed, Feb 4
Stocks
LIVE MARKETS-US stocks mixed as tech weakness continues
Nasdaq down ~0.8%, S&P 500 slips, Dow rallies ~0.7%Materials leads S&P 500 sector gainers; Tech weakest groupEuro STOXX 600 index up ~0.5%Dollar, crude rise; gold dips; bitcoin off >2.5%US 10-Year Treasury yield edges up to ~4.28%Welcome to the home for real-time coverage of markets broug...Reuters
Wed, Feb 4
Cryptocurrencies
Crypto Market Structure Bill Nears Key Moment As CFTC Chair Signals Progress Within Months
As uncertainty grows around the fate of the crypto market structure bill (CLARITY Act), newly appointed Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Chair Michael Selig is making a strong case for its passage. Selig argues that the legislation moving through Congress could position the United States ...Bitcoinist
Wed, Feb 4
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Law firm Jones Day sues private equity firm, alleging $9.6 million in unpaid fees
By Mike ScarcellaWASHINGTON, Feb 4 (Reuters) - Global law firm Jones Day has sued private-equity firm Centre Lane Partners and dozens of its portfolio companies in New York state court, accusing them of failing to pay more than $9.6 million in legal fees.Jones Day said Centre Lane had reliably paid ...Reuters
Wed, Feb 4
Cryptocurrencies
One Month In And 10% Of Dogecoin Millionaires Have Already Disappeared In 2026 – Details
Just one month into 2026, Dogecoin’s on-chain wealth metrics are already revealing a notable change. Data tied to wallet balances shows that a meaningful share of DOGE’s highest-value holders has dropped out of the millionaire bracket since the start of the year. The change has unfolded quickly and ...NewsBTC
Wed, Feb 4
Cryptocurrencies
3 Best Cryptos To Buy Now to Hedge Against Market Volatility
The current market swings are forcing investors to look for assets that can help balance their risks. While some may consider looking at established projects, hedging actually requires projects that have real utility and growth. This analysis will cover three projects: Dogecoin (DOGE), Cardano (ADA), and Mutuum Finance (MUTM). While the former two projects are […]Cryptopolitan
Wed, Feb 4
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Reuters Sustainable Finance Newsletter - A Monaco fund bails on uncertain US
By Ross Kerber Feb 4 (Reuters) - This is the weekly Reuters Sustainable Finance Newsletter, which you can sign up for here . A pullback from U.S. renewable energy projects by a Monaco-based hedge fund might not be a surprise these days. But Knight Vinke Asset Management also rai...Reuters
Wed, Feb 4
Commodities
US gasoline stocks rose in latest week to highest since June 2020, EIA says
NEW YORK, Feb 4 (Reuters) - U.S. gasoline stockpiles rose by 685,000 barrels to 257.9 million barrels in the week ended January 30, their highest since June 2020, the Energy Information Administration (EIA) said in its Petroleum Status Report on Wednesday.Reuters
Wed, Feb 4
Stocks
Here's Why Lockheed Martin Surged 31% in January
Key PointsTrump's executive orders may pressure defense contractors' margins and impact their capital allocation policies. Lockheed's guidance shows revenue growth but declining free cash flow due to higher capital spending.10 stocks we like better than Lockheed Martin › Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) ...The Motley Fool
Wed, Feb 4
