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Waymo valued at $126 billion in latest financing as robotaxis gather steam (Feb 2)
Feb 2 (Reuters) - Alphabet GOOGL.O unit Waymo said it had raised $16 billion in its latest fundraising round that valued the self-driving car startup at $126 billion, nearly tripling its valuation in less than two years.As one of the most sought-after applications of artificial intelligence, leading...Reuters
Tue, Feb 3
Stocks
2 Top Space Stocks to Buy Right Now
Key PointsRocket Lab is ramping up its rocket launches as it gains more customers.Intuitive Machines is working on plenty of lunar and near-space projects for NASA.Both companies are evolving into diversified space transportation companies.10 stocks we like better than Rocket Lab › Over the past few...The Motley Fool
Tue, Feb 3
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Aviation automation firm Skyryse hits over $1 billion valuation in latest funding round
Feb 3 (Reuters) - U.S. aviation technology company Skyryse said on Tuesday it raised $300 million in a funding round that valued it at $1.15 billion.The series C round was led by Autopilot Ventures and returning investor Fidelity Management & Research Company, with participation from ArrowMark P...Reuters
Tue, Feb 3
Stocks
Obesity stocks slump on Novo's underwhelming 2026 sales forecast
Feb 3 (Reuters) - Shares of obesity drugmakers and developers slid on Tuesday after Novo Nordisk NOVOb.CO forecast a sharper-than-expected sales decline for 2026, underscoring intensifying competition in the blockbuster weight-loss market.Eli Lilly LLY.N was down about 4%, Structure Therapeutics GPC...Reuters
Tue, Feb 3
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4 Advantages of Taking Social Security at 62
Key PointsThe number of Americans claiming Social Security benefits early has jumped.The need for benefits may be based on financial issues, health problems, or both.Filing for benefits early may help your spouse qualify for spousal benefits.The $23,760 Social Security bonus most retirees completely...The Motley Fool
Tue, Feb 3
Commodities
EU wheat edges down from two-month peak
PARIS, Feb 3 (Reuters) - European wheat futures ticked down on Tuesday from a two-month high as the euro regained ground against the dollar and traders assessed volatility in wider commodity markets.March milling wheat BL2H6, the most active position on Euronext's Paris-based futures market, set...Reuters
Tue, Feb 3
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White House says U.S. shot down Iranian drone
Feb 3 (Reuters) - The United States shot down an Iranian drone, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt told Fox News on Tuesday, confirming a Reuters story. Talks with Iran later this week are still scheduled to take place, she added during an interview on the 'America Reports' program...Reuters
Tue, Feb 3
Forex
AUD/USD climbs after RBA rate hike, markets price in further tightening
The Australian Dollar (AUD) trades on the front foot against the US Dollar (USD) on Tuesday, after the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) delivered a widely expected interest rate hike, lifting the Aussie broadly across the board.
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Tue, Feb 3
Commodities
US soon to license expanded oil production in Venezuela, sources say
WASHINGTON, Feb 3 (Reuters) - The U.S. government is working to issue as early as this week a general license allowing companies to produce oil and gas in Venezuela, as the Trump administration seeks to expand output from the OPEC nation, three sources close to the matter told Reuters.Reuters
Tue, Feb 3
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Intel CEO says company will make GPUs, has hired lead executive
SAN FRANCISCO, Feb 3 (Reuters) - Intel INTC.O CEO Lip-Bu Tan on Tuesday said the company plans to build graphics processing units (GPUs), the category of chip popularized by Nvidia NVDA.O.Speaking at an artificial intelligence conference in San Francisco hosted by Cisco Systems CSCO.O, Tan said the ...Reuters
Tue, Feb 3
Stocks
Is XRP a Millionaire Maker?
Key PointsXRP is the native token of the XRP ledger, an innovative solution for cross-border transactions.Disrupting the entrenched advantages of the SWIFT network is a herculean task.While XRP has promise, investors should keep their expectations grounded.10 stocks we like better than XRP › The cry...The Motley Fool
Tue, Feb 3
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JPMorgan-backed Brazilian digital bank C6 posts 8.5% net profit increase in 2025
SAO PAULO, Feb 3 (Reuters) - Brazilian digital bank C6, which is backed by JPMorgan Chase JPM.N, posted a net profit of 2.46 billion reais ($470.28 million) in 2025, up 8.5% from a year prior, as Chief Executive Officer Marcelo Kalim voiced optimism about 2026. BY THE NUMBERSNet revenue rose 15% to...Reuters
Tue, Feb 3
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Measles cases in South Carolina rise by 29 to 876, state health department says
Feb 3 (Reuters) - South Carolina reported 876 measles cases on Tuesday, state health data showed, including 29 additional infections since Friday, as officials warned the widening outbreak could last weeks or months amid lagging vaccine uptake.There are 354 people in quarantine and 22 in isolation. ...Reuters
Tue, Feb 3
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Coloured Ties Capital Files Shareholder Letter In Response To Communication By Labrador's Board
Feb 3 (Reuters) - Coloured Ties Capital: COLOURED TIES CAPITAL: FILED SHAREHOLDER LETTER IN RESPONSE TO COMMUNICATION BY LABRADOR'S BOARDCOLOURED TIES CAPITAL INC - CONCERNED SHAREHOLDERS CONTROL 8.22% OF LABRADOR'S SHARESCOLOURED TIES CAPITAL INC - SHAREHOLDERS URGED TO VOTE GOLD PROXY OR G...Reuters
Tue, Feb 3
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Ironveld PLC Says Flooding Impacts Operations At Lapon Mine
Feb 3 (Reuters) - Ironveld PLC IRONI.L:IRONVELD PLC - FLOODING IMPACTS OPERATIONS AT LAPON MINEIRONVELD PLC - OPERATIONS EXPECTED TO RETURN TO NORMAL WITHIN ONE MONTH AT LAPON MINEIRONVELD PLC - CO'S PROSPECTIVE OFF-TAKE PARTNER DAEMANENG HAS EXPRESSED CLEAR INTENT TO SECURE ENTIRETY OF LAPON...Reuters
Tue, Feb 3
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New York to monitor Trump's deportation efforts with new legal observers
New York plans to use gathered evidence for potential legal actionsThe state's legal observers will wear purple vests Trump targets states led by political opponents for aggressive enforcementBy Jonathan AllenNEW YORK, Feb 3 (Reuters) - New York is creating a team of legal observers that will do...Reuters
Tue, Feb 3
