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In Days, Coca-Cola Announces Its Next Dividend Increase: What Can Investors Expect?
Key PointsCoca-Cola has raised its dividend for 63 years, and is widely expected to announce a 64th increase later this month.In recent years, the company's dividend increases have barely kept up with inflation.Improved earnings, operating margins, and share buybacks could pave the way for the bigge...The Motley Fool
Tue, Feb 3
Stocks
Here's Why Advance Auto Parts Accelerated Higher Today
Key PointsThe company has an opportunity to catch up with its peers and generate significant value for investors. The restructuring plan is the most comprehensive effort yet undertaken to turn the company around. 10 stocks we like better than Advance Auto Parts › Auto parts retailer Advance Auto Par...The Motley Fool
Tue, Feb 3
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PennyMac Financial falls as UBS trims estimates after weak Q4
Shares of mortage lender PennyMac Financial Services PFSI.N fall 2.76% to $90.82UBS cuts PT on PFSI to $111 from $145, still a 19.2% upside to the stock's last close Cites disappointing 4Q earnings; adds while valuation has improved following Friday’s sell off, brokerage is not yet ready to get ...Reuters
Tue, Feb 3
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Iraq's Maliki says he would welcome decision to replace him as PM candidate
Feb 3 (Reuters) - Iraq's former Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki, nominated by a powerful alliance of Shi'ite political parties to return to the premiership, said on Tuesday that he would welcome a decision to replace his candidacy.On January 27, U.S. President Donald Trump said that if Maliki...Reuters
Tue, Feb 3
Commodities
Commonwealth LNG Announces 20-Year LNG Sale And Gas Supply Agreements With Mercuria
Feb 3 (Reuters) - Commonwealth LNG:COMMONWEALTH LNG ANNOUNCES 20-YEAR LNG SALE AND GAS SUPPLY AGREEMENTS WITH MERCURIACOMMONWEALTH LNG - TO PROVIDE 1 MILLION TONNES PER ANNUM OF LNG FOR 20 YEARS FROM EXPORT FACILITY IN CAMERON, LOUISIANAReuters
Tue, Feb 3
Cryptocurrencies
Bitwise says crypto winter may be nearing its end
Bitwise announced in a recent blog post that we may be near the end of a crypto winter that markets have been facing since January 2025. The rationale for this opinion is based on the cyclical nature of past crypto winters and continued institutional purchase of major cryptocurrencies. Cryptocurrency markets had a rather disappointing 2025, […]Cryptopolitan
Tue, Feb 3
Stocks
Prediction: Bitcoin Will Hit $100,000 in 2026
Key PointsBitcoin isn't viewed as an adequate store of value among central banks, as evidenced by gold's price rise. As a risk-on asset, the top crypto will benefit from more global liquidity.Making accurate price predictions is difficult, and investors should only buy Bitcoin with a long time horiz...The Motley Fool
Tue, Feb 3
Stocks
US-listed Novo shares slip after company flags sharp 2026 sales drop
U.S.-listed shares of Danish drugmaker Novo Nordisk NOVOb.CO fall 13.8% to $50.83Novo expects 2026 sales to fall between 5% and 13%, as competition in obesity drugs intensifies; analysts on average expect sales to decline 2% for the yearQ4 operating profit down 14% at 31.7 billion crowns, while anal...Reuters
Tue, Feb 3
Stocks
Why Centrus Energy Stock Popped Today
Key PointsPresident Trump says Project Vault will include a strategic reserve of uranium.Centrus Energy is America's biggest seller of enriched uranium.10 stocks we like better than Centrus Energy › Centrus Energy (NYSE: LEU) stock leapt 6.3% through noon ET Tuesday as further details filtered out r...The Motley Fool
Tue, Feb 3
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Wegovy maker Novo Nordisk appoints Jamey Millar head of its US business
COPENHAGEN, Feb 3 (Reuters) - Danish drug maker Novo Nordisk NOVOb.CO said on Tuesday it had appointed Jamey Millar head of its U.S. business, and Hong Chow head of product and portfolio strategy. The maker of weight-loss drug Wegovy said in a statement that Millar would take on the job on February ...Reuters
Tue, Feb 3
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CORRECTED-Novo Nordisk executive VP of product and portfolio strategy and executive VP of US operations step down
COPENHAGEN, Feb 3 (Reuters) - Novo Nordisk NOVOb.CO said on Tuesday its executive vice president of product and portfolio strategy, Ludovic Helfgott, and its executive vice president of operations in the United States, Dave Moore, were stepping down.Reuters
Tue, Feb 3
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NFL-No plans for ICE immigration operations at Super Bowl, officials say
By Max A. Cherney SAN FRANCISCO, Feb 3 (Reuters) - National Football League and federal law enforcement officials said on Tuesday there were no planned Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations for Sunday's Super Bowl or the events leading up to it."There are no planned ICE or immigr...Reuters
Tue, Feb 3
Stocks
Investment Firm Maytree Bought Over $11 Million in AXTI. Is the Stock a Buy?
Key PointsMaytree's new position: 682,299 shares acquired; estimated trade size $11.16 million (based on quarterly average price).Quarter-end position value increased by $11.16 million, reflecting both purchase and price movement.The position represented 8.27% of the fund’s 13F reportable assets und...The Motley Fool
Tue, Feb 3
Cryptocurrencies
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
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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
