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2 Top Quantum Computing Stocks to Buy in February
Key PointsGoogle parent Alphabet is an AI juggernaut with a quantum computing lottery ticket.IonQ arguably ranks as the best of the quantum computing pure plays.10 stocks we like better than Alphabet › Should you invest in something you don't fully understand? Some people, including the legendary Wa...The Motley Fool
Wed, Feb 4
Forex
NZD/USD hesitates below 0.6050 following mixed employment data
The New Zealand Dollar is practically flat against the US Dollar on Wednesday, trading at 0.6040 at the time of writing, after being rejected at 0.6063 on Tuesday. A string of mixed New Zealand employment figures has halted the pair’s recovery from weekly lows at 0.5990.
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Wed, Feb 4
Other
Eswatini high court dismisses case challenging deal on U.S. deportees
MBABANE, Feb 4 (Reuters) - Eswatini's high court has dismissed a case filed by human rights lawyers and activists who argued that the government's deal with the United States to accept third-country deportees was unconstitutional, a copy of the judgment seen by Reuters on Wednesday showed.Reuters
Wed, Feb 4
Cryptocurrencies
Bitwise Seeks to Acquire Chorus One to Dominate Institutional Staking as BMIC Momentum Builds
The institutional race to capture the crypto yield economy just entered a new, aggressive phase. Reports indicating that asset management giant Bitwise seeks to acquire Chorus One, a leading European institutional staking provider, signal a pivotal shift in market structure. This isn’t merely ...Bitcoinist
Wed, Feb 4
Other
South Korea parliament to finalise bill on US investment fund by March 9
SEOUL, Feb 4 (Reuters) - South Korea's National Assembly has agreed to finalise a bill to make investments in the United States by March 9 under a trade deal between the countries, the ruling and main opposition parties said on Wednesday. U.S. President Donald Trump threatened last week to hike ...Reuters
Wed, Feb 4
Cryptocurrencies
Bitwise CIO Warns Market Is Facing A ‘Full-Bore’ Crypto Winter, Not A Pullback
Bitwise Chief Investment Officer Matt Hougan has released a new analysis of the current state of the crypto market, arguing that the industry has been firmly entrenched in a bear market for over a year. In a report shared on social media, Hougan stated that his research indicates the current downtur...NewsBTC
Wed, Feb 4
Stocks
AMD Predicts Weaker First-Quarter Sales, Shares Plunge 7% on Nvidia Comparisons
AMD forecasts $9.8 billion Q1 revenue, 5% sequential declineAI chip sales to China included in forecast, boosting revenueAnalysts worry about customer concentration, potential poaching by NvidiaAdvanced Micro Devices on Tuesday forecast a slight decline in quarterly revenue, raising concerns about w...Tiger News
Wed, Feb 4
Cryptocurrencies
US Probes Crypto Exchanges For Suspected Sanctions Violations Linked To Iran
Crypto activity in Iran has expanded rapidly over the past year, drawing renewed attention from US authorities who are now examining whether certain digital asset platforms may have played a role in helping Iranian officials and state‑linked actors bypass international sanctions. Rising Iran Crypto ...Bitcoinist
Wed, Feb 4
Economic Indicator
Euro zone economic momentum wanes further in January, PMI shows
BENGALURU, Feb 4 (Reuters) - The euro zone economy's growth slowed for a second consecutive month in January as demand nearly stagnated and hiring came to a halt, indicating a fragile start to 2026, a survey showed.The HCOB Eurozone Composite Purchasing Managers' Index, compiled by S&P G...Reuters
Wed, Feb 4
Stocks
IBM Opens Global RFP for AI-Driven Solutions Shaping the Future of Work and Education
NEW YORK, Feb. 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- IBM (NYSE: IBM) today announced a global request for proposals (RFP) for the next cohort of the IBM Impact Accelerator focused on AI for transformative education and workforce development. The program invites nonprofits or government organizations, including ac...PR Newswire
Wed, Feb 4
Economic Indicator
German engineering orders down 5% in December
BERLIN, Feb 4 (Reuters) - German engineering orders fell 5% in December mainly on weak demand from non-euro zone countries, a weak end to a year of stagnation, engineering firm VDMA said on Wednesday. While domestic orders were up 7% on the year in December, foreign contracts were down 9%, with thos...Reuters
Wed, Feb 4
Other
Israeli strikes kill 18 in Gaza, patient crossings at Rafah halted, Palestinian officials say
Near daily violence continues after October ceasefireIsrael says fire followed a shooting that wounded reservistRafah reopening is part of an October truce under Trump's planBy Nidal al-Mughrabi and Pesha Magid CAIRO/JERUSALEM, Feb 4 (Reuters) - Israeli tank shelling and airstrikes killed 18 ...Reuters
Wed, Feb 4
Economic Indicator
German service sector upturn carries into start of 2026, survey shows
Rise in new export business drove up overall inflowsWithout services, economy in worst state, says economistEmployment takes 'somewhat surprising' fall in JanuaryBERLIN, Feb 4 (Reuters) - The upturn in business activity in Germany's service sector carried on into the new year, though the...Reuters
Wed, Feb 4
Cryptocurrencies
Ethereum Price Forecast: Buterin says rollup-centric roadmap 'no longer makes sense'
Ethereum (ETH) co-founder Vitalik Buterin declared the original rollup-centric roadmap obsolete in a Tuesday X post, marking a significant reversal of the scaling strategy he championed since 2021.
Fxstreet
Wed, Feb 4
Stocks
3 Consumer Dividend Stocks to Buy for High-Yield Dividend Growth
Key PointsThis monthly dividend company offers a 5.3% dividend yield.A low P/E ratio increases the appeal of this retailer's dividend.As the company addresses challenges, investors can clean up on this consumer stock's dividend.10 stocks we like better than Realty Income › Consumer stocks have long ...The Motley Fool
Wed, Feb 4
