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Moltbook’s AI-only social network exposes major security risks
A social media platform where robots talk to each other instead of people grabbed attention online last week, but security experts say the real story is what they found underneath. Moltbook made headlines as a place where artificial intelligence bots post content while people just watch. The posts got weird fast. AI agents seemed to […]Cryptopolitan
Tue, Feb 3
Stocks
GRAINS-Chicago corn, soy prices recover on updated biofuel guidance
By Heather Schlitz CHICAGO, Feb 3 (Reuters) - Chicago grain and soybean futures regained ground on Tuesday as a selloff in commodity markets subsided and after the U.S. Department of the Treasury released updated guidance on biofuel tax credits, analysts said.The most-active soybean contract on t...Reuters
Tue, Feb 3
Stocks
Merck's 2026 outlook clouds upbeat fourth-quarter results
Merck forecasts 2026 sales below Wall Street estimatesCo plans to offer clarity on $70 billion growth opportunities by 2027Merck anticipates $2.5 billion impact from generic competition, Medicare negotiations in 2026CEO Davis says still on the lookout for dealsBy Michael Erman and Mariam Sunny Fe...Reuters
Tue, Feb 3
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Waymo to defend self-driving safety record, warn on China competition
WASHINGTON, Feb 3 (Reuters) - Self-driving company Waymo on Wednesday will defend its safety record before the U.S. Senate Commerce Committee after federal agencies opened investigations into a vehicle striking a child near an elementary school and incidents involving robotaxis driving past were loa...Reuters
Tue, Feb 3
Stocks
How Micron Technology Stock Soared 45% Last Month
Key PointsMicron's high-bandwidth memory (HBM) production for 2026 sold out before the year even started.The company is shutting down its Crucial consumer brand to focus on AI-grade HBM chips.Analysts expect Micron's earnings to quadruple in the coming year.10 stocks we like better than Micron Techn...The Motley Fool
Tue, Feb 3
Commodities
Knight Vinke founder says his fund can't invest in uncertain US under Trump
Rule of law not applied uniformly in US, fund's CEO saysKnight Vinke wants UK utility SSE to scale up offshore windEric Knight says to meet with SSE executives in early 2026By Simon Jessop and Susanna Twidale LONDON, Feb 3 (Reuters) - Eric Knight said his hedge fund cannot invest in the Unite...Reuters
Tue, Feb 3
Stocks
What Sent DaVita Stock Soaring On Tuesday?
Key PointsShares of kidney dialysis treatment company DaVita understandably struggled in 2025.Its most recent quarterly report and guidance for the year ahead, however, were both better than anticipated.While still far from being a growth name, this stock is undervalued at its present price.10 stock...The Motley Fool
Tue, Feb 3
Commodities
Glencore halts major Quebec smelter investment over emissions rules dispute
Feb 3 (Reuters) - Glencore GLEN.L said on Tuesday it has suspended nearly $1 billion of planned investments at Horne Smelter, Canada's largest copper metal-producing operation, after failing to secure regulatory certainty from the provincial government of Quebec.Glencore was planning to close th...Reuters
Tue, Feb 3
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Novo Nordisk To Initiate A New Share Repurchase Programme Of Up To Dkk 15 Billion
Feb 3 (Reuters) - Novo Nordisk A/S NOVOb.CO:NOVO NORDISK: BOARD OF DIRECTORS HAS DECIDED TO INITIATE A NEW SHARE REPURCHASE PROGRAMME OF UP TO DKK 15 BILLIONNOVO NORDISK: AT THE AGM ON 26 MARCH 2026, THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS WILL PROPOSE A FINAL DIVIDEND OF DKK 7.95 PER SHARE FOR 2025, TAKING THE EXPE...Reuters
Tue, Feb 3
Commodities
Europe Gasoline/Naphtha-Gasoline refining margins slip
LONDON, Feb 3 (Reuters) - Northwest European gasoline refinery profit margins fell on Tuesday by $1.40 to about $6.54 a barrel, weighed down by a rise in underlying crude prices.About 14,000 metric tons of Eurobob E10 gasoline traded on barges in the Argus window, with Phillips 66 and Shell selling ...Reuters
Tue, Feb 3
Stocks
This Vanguard ETF Has Doubled the S&P 500's Returns Since the Start of 2025. Is It a Buy Now?
Key PointsThe Vanguard International High Dividend Yield ETF (VYMI) is up over 40% in the past 13 months.VYMI has routinely averaged a dividend yield that is more than three times the S&P 500 average.While intriguing, it's not recommended to make international stocks the bulk of your portfolio.10 st...The Motley Fool
Tue, Feb 3
Cryptocurrencies
White House meeting fails to resolve US crypto legislation stalemate
Meeting highlights divisions between banks and crypto firmsClash over stablecoin rewards stalls legislationCrypto firms argue rewards are key for customer recruitmentBy Hannah LangFeb 3 (Reuters) - A White House meeting aimed at breaking a months‑long stalemate between major U.S. banks and cryptocur...Reuters
Tue, Feb 3
Economic Indicator
Mexico forecasts growth bump from public-private investment plan
MEXICO CITY, Feb 3 (Reuters) - Mexico's government outlined a plan on Tuesday to spur 5.6 trillion pesos ($323 billion) in spending on infrastructure and other key areas in public-private partnerships through 2030, which officials said could boost growth above prior estimates as soon as this yea...Reuters
Tue, Feb 3
Cryptocurrencies
US probes crypto platforms over alleged Iranian sanctions evasion
US investigators have launched an investigation to identify crypto platforms that have facilitated sanctions evasion by Iranian officials seeking to move money abroad, access hard currency, or procure goods. The US has long-standing financial sanctions on Iran aimed at limiting Tehran’s access to the global financial system. These sanctions target Iranian government entities, the Islamic […]Cryptopolitan
Tue, Feb 3
Commodities
METALS-Copper rebounds on China stockpiling and stronger risk sentiment
By Eric Onstad LONDON, Feb 3 (Reuters) - Copper prices rebounded on Tuesday after news that China plans to boost stockpiles of the metal and as risk sentiment rekindled among global investors.Benchmark three-month copper CMCU3 on the London Metal Exchange gained 4.1% to $13,418 a metric ton by 17...Reuters
Tue, Feb 3
