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Singtel shares hit record after STT GDC buyout deal with KKR
SINGAPORE, Feb 4 (Reuters) - Shares of Singapore Telecommunications STEL.SI opened up 1.9% higher to hit a record high of S$4.95 on Wednesday after it said its consortium with KKR KKR.N will pay S$6.6 billion ($5.2 billion) to fully own ST Telemedia Global Data Centres.Reuters
Wed, Feb 4
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Why Rigetti Stock Fell 18% in January To Start 2026
Key PointsTo kick off 2026, Rigetti was forced to delay the launch of its most powerful quantum computer.Competitor IonQ announced a $1.8 billion acquisition to bring chip fabrication in-house.Broader tech headwinds and market fears weighed on the speculative stock. 10 stocks we like better than Rig...The Motley Fool
Wed, Feb 4
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The Motley Fool Interviews Janus Henderson Investors Portfolio Manager Denny Fish
In this podcast, Motley Fool Chief Investment Officer Andy Cross and analyst Asit Sharma talk with Denny Fish about the investing landscape, AI, CES, and building resilient portfolios.To catch full episodes of all The Motley Fool's free podcasts, check out our podcast center. When you're ready to in...The Motley Fool
Wed, Feb 4
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Apple TV sets October launch for Mattel’s 'Matchbox' car movie
By Danielle BroadwayLOS ANGELES, Feb 3 (Reuters) - Apple TV will debut “Matchbox The Movie” in October, betting that Mattel’s classic car toys — tiny enough to slip into matchboxes — can spark a fresh franchise in a thriller about a framed soldier racing to clear his name.Apple TV said at a press da...Reuters
Wed, Feb 4
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Anthropic's new AI tools deepen selloff in data analytics and software stocks, investors say
NEW YORK/LONDON, Feb 3 (Reuters) - A significant selloff among U.S. and European data analytics, professional services and software companies deepened on Tuesday, with some investors pointing to a recently updated artificial intelligence chatbot by Anthropic as the main culprit.Reuters
Wed, Feb 4
Cryptocurrencies
Is Dogecoin Still Worth Investing In? DOGE Rally Sparks Debate Over Long-Term Value
Triggered by market performance, Dogecoin (DOGE) is once again at the center of the crypto conversation. After a quiet stretch through much of 2025, the memecoin has posted a series of sharp moves in early 2026, drawing traders back and reviving a familiar debate, Is DOGE still an investment opportu...NewsBTC
Wed, Feb 4
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New York, New Jersey sue Trump administration over tunnel funding halt
WASHINGTON, Feb 3 - New York and New Jersey late on Tuesday sued the Trump administration seeking an emergency court order to force the restoration of funding for the massive $16 billion Hudson River tunnel before construction is set to halt on Friday. U.S. President Donald Trump said in October he ...Reuters
Wed, Feb 4
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Australia's DataWorks soars after landing iGaming Ontario contract boost
Shares of gaming tech firm Dataworks Group DWG.AX advance as much as 56.7% to A$0.235, their biggest intraday gain since December 17, 2025Co says it has executed a Change Order with Toronto's iGaming Ontario under its existing centralised self‑exclusion contract, valued at more than C$12.5 milli...Reuters
Wed, Feb 4
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Bitcoin Mining Takes New Turn With Tether’s Open-Source Software
Tether, the company behind the dominant stablecoin USDT, has put a full Bitcoin mining operating system out in the open. The software, called MiningOS or MOS, is available under an open-source license and aims to let miners run, monitor, and scale rigs without paying for closed vendor platforms. Rel...Bitcoinist
Wed, Feb 4
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Why Figma Stock Tumbled by Nearly 11% on Tuesday
Key PointsAn analyst slashed her price target on the digital design specialist.Despite the rather assertive move, she maintained her bullish recommendation. These 10 stocks could mint the next wave of millionaires › The only design many investors had on Figma (NYSE: FIG) stock on Tuesday was to sell...The Motley Fool
Wed, Feb 4
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Eli Lilly Is Getting Into the Hearing Loss Market in a $1.12 Billion Deal With Seamless Therapeutics
Key PointsThis isn't the first time the U.S. pharmaceutical giant has signed a big-ticket partnership deal with a peer.Seamless Therapeutics, based in Germany, specializes in advanced gene-editing technology.10 stocks we like better than Eli Lilly › Much of Eli Lilly's (NYSE: LLY) recent popularity ...The Motley Fool
Wed, Feb 4
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Alaska's First National Bank Q4 net income rises on record loan growth
OverviewAlaska bank's Q4 net income rose slightly to $20.1 mlnCompany's net interest margin increased to 3.82% from 3.12% last yearNon-performing loans rose to $10.6 mln, impacting credit loss provisionsOutlookCompany did not provide specific guidance for future quarters or full yearResult D...Reuters
Wed, Feb 4
