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4 Reasons Claiming Social Security at 67 Is a Smart Move
Key PointsOpinions differ as to the "right" time to claim Social Security benefits.Knowing that benefits will be permanently reduced, 44% of Americans surveyed still plan to file for benefits before reaching full retirement age. Waiting to claim Social Security until 67 means receiving your full ben...The Motley Fool
Tue, Feb 3
Cryptocurrencies
ArkInvest Allocates $32.7M to Robinhood as Bitcoin Hyper Pumps
Ark Invest’s latest filing reveals a chunky $32.7M acquisition of Robinhood (HOOD) shares. On the surface, it’s an equity play, but dig deeper, and it looks like a derivative bet on the resurgence of crypto market participation. Historically, Robinhood’s volume spikes act as a canary in the coal min...Bitcoinist
Tue, Feb 3
Commodities
PRECIOUS-Gold heads for biggest daily gain since 2008 as investors step in after steep selloff
Gold jumps over 5%, silver up over 9%Gold, silver fell to one-month lows on MondayNo US employment report on Friday due to partial government shutdownBy Noel John Feb 3 (Reuters) - Gold and silver prices rose sharply on Tuesday, with gold set for its biggest daily rise since November 2008, as inv...Reuters
Tue, Feb 3
Other
WHO cuts appeal for health emergencies by a third to $1bln in 2026
GENEVA, Feb 3 (Reuters) - The World Health Organization is appealing for $1 billion for health emergencies this year, down by a third from last year, as donor funding falls and amid doubts about contributions from its former top donor, the United States."We're focusing on those most in need,...Reuters
Tue, Feb 3
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Russia is ready for new world with no nuclear limits, senior diplomat says
New START expires on February 5Russia says it is ready for a new realityObama says expiry could spark an arms race Medvedev says the world should be alarmed By Guy Faulconbridge MOSCOW, Feb 3 (Reuters) - Russia is ready for the new reality of a world with no U.S.-Russian nuclear arms control limi...Reuters
Tue, Feb 3
Stocks
Robinhood's Top 10 Stocks: These 2 Stocks Are the Best Buys, According to Wall Street
Key PointsAmong Robinhood's 10 most popular stocks, Wall Street analysts forecast the largest gains in Palantir and Microsoft.Palantir achieved a Rule of 40 score of 114% in the third quarter, unprecedented for a software company, but the stock is outrageously expensive.Microsoft stock dropped 10% f...The Motley Fool
Tue, Feb 3
Stocks
3 Warren Buffett Stocks to Buy Hand Over Fist in February
Key PointsGoogle parent Alphabet continues to enjoy a massive AI tailwind.Apple's iPhone sales are at all-time highs with a promising new product likely on the way.UnitedHealth Group's recently sell-off appears to be overdone.10 stocks we like better than UnitedHealth Group › Sure, Warren Buffett ha...The Motley Fool
Tue, Feb 3
Stocks
Gold, silver miners gain as metal prices edge higher after two-session rout
U.S.-listed shares of gold and silver miners gain premarket, tracking rising prices of the metals GOL/Spot gold XAU= up 6% at $4,944.58/ounce, after hitting low of $4,403.24/ounce on Monday - two sessions after touching $5,594.82/ounceSpot silver XAG= up 9.2% at $86.47/ounce, after falling 27% to re...Reuters
Tue, Feb 3
Stocks
PREVIEW: Merck set to report earnings with Trump pharma deals in focus
Shares of Merck & Co MRK.N are rising ~2% to $112.45 ahead of its quarterly earnings report due before market open on TuesdayPresident Donald Trump's administration has struck deals with MRK and other pharma companies that will slash the prices of their medicines for the government's Med...Reuters
Tue, Feb 3
Cryptocurrencies
Bitcoin’s Crash Spells Trouble For Strategy: 10-Month Low Stings Below Average Purchase Price
Bitcoin’s (BTC) sharp sell‑off has intensified pressure on Strategy, the company formerly known as MicroStrategy, even as it continues to expand its already massive cryptocurrency holdings. On Monday, the firm disclosed another BTC purchase at a time when prices were sliding to levels not seen in al...NewsBTC
Tue, Feb 3
Cryptocurrencies
Strategy Announces New Buy Even As Crash Threatens Cost Basis: 855 Bitcoin Added
Strategy’s Bitcoin holdings are in danger of going underwater after the latest price plunge, but that hasn’t stopped the firm from unveiling a new buy. Strategy Has Bought Another $75.3 Million Worth Of Bitcoin In a new post on X, Strategy co-founder and chairman Michael Saylor has share...Bitcoinist
Tue, Feb 3
Stocks
3 Boring but Beautiful Dividend Stocks Perfect for Income-Focused Portfolios
Key PointsPipeline stocks such as Energy Transfer are steady companies with massive dividends.NextEra Energy is a proven dividend winner with growth opportunities in renewable energy.ExxonMobil is a long-time energy stalwart with a bright future following its recent acquisition.10 stocks we like bet...The Motley Fool
Tue, Feb 3
Other
Olympics-Ice hockey-US women bid to shake off bad memories of Decker injury
US team adopts 'next person up' mentality after Decker's injuryExpanded women's ice hockey tournament increases player workloadUSOPC prepares for high injury rate with medical suppliesBy Amy Tennery and Dan FastenbergMILAN, Feb 3 (Reuters) - The United States hope to banish the memor...Reuters
Tue, Feb 3
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NATO's Rutte says reaching deal to end war will require tough choices
KYIV, Feb 3 (Reuters) - Reaching a peace deal to end Russia's war in Ukraine will require tough choices, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said on Tuesday.In an address to Ukraine's parliament during a visit to the capital Kyiv, Rutte, who was speaking through a translator, said that the PUR...Reuters
Tue, Feb 3
Stocks
GLOBAL MARKETS-Stocks bounce, gold steadies
Stocks rise as gold rebounds from lowsIndia trade deal boosts stocks, rupeeRBA hikes rates to 3.85%; Aussie bouncesBy Tom Westbrook and Amanda Cooper SINGAPORE/LONDON, Feb 3 (Reuters) - Global stocks rose on Tuesday after a three-day decline, as investors took heart from gold recovering some pois...Reuters
Tue, Feb 3
Forex
FOREX-Dollar steady on Fed bets and data; Aussie jumps on RBA hike
Dollar clings on to recent gains, holds steady Aussie surges on RBA's inflation warningsYen traders focus on Japan electionBy Sophie Kiderlin and Rocky Swift LONDON, Feb 3 (Reuters) - The dollar held broadly steady on Tuesday as positive economic data and shifting expectations for Federal Re...Reuters
Tue, Feb 3
