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Vitalik Buterin Argues Merging DAOs and Prediction Markets Is Good for Creators as SUBBD Token Soars
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin is at it again. This time, he’s pivoting the crypto conversation toward the intersection of decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs) and prediction markets, a concept he calls ‘info finance.’ In recent commentary on the evolution of on-chain...Bitcoinist
Tue, Feb 3
Forex
Graphic Packaging Q4 revenue beats expectations
OverviewSustainable packaging firm's Q4 revenue rose, beating analyst expectationsAdjusted EPS for Q4 missed analyst expectationsCompany initiated a comprehensive review of operations and portfolioOutlookGraphic Packaging expects 2026 Net Sales of $8.4 bln to $8.6 blnCompany anticipates 2026 Adj...Reuters
Tue, Feb 3
Other
Merck Q4 revenue misses estimates on lower Gardasil demand
OverviewPharmaceutical firm's Q4 revenue grew 5% but missed analyst expectationsAdjusted EPS for Q4 beat analyst expectationsCompany highlighted progress in pipeline and acquisitionsOutlookMerck anticipates 2026 sales between $65.5 bln and $67.0 blnCompany expects 2026 non-GAAP EPS between $5.00...Reuters
Tue, Feb 3
Stocks
Evercore spots buying opportunity in West Pharma amid strong Oral Wegovy prescription data
Brokerage Evercore ISI says West Pharma's shares WST.N are down about 15% since Novo Nordisk launched oral Wegovy on Jan 5, because investors are worried oral GLP‑1 pills could reduce demand for injectable GLP‑1 drugs, which matter for WST's growthEvercore argues the recent selloff creates a...Reuters
Tue, Feb 3
Other
Eaton Q4 adjusted EPS beats, revenue slightly misses estimates
OverviewPower management firm's Q4 adjusted EPS beat analyst expectationsQ4 revenue slightly missed analyst expectationsCompany reported strong organic growth driven by Electrical and Aerospace segmentsOutlookEaton expects 2026 earnings per share between $11.57 and $12.07Company anticipates 2026...Reuters
Tue, Feb 3
Commodities
Marathon Petroleum Q4 revenue and EPS beat estimates
OverviewEnergy company's Q4 revenue and adjusted EPS beat analyst expectationsRefining & Marketing segment Q4 adjusted EBITDA rises, driven by higher crack spreadsCompany returned $1.3 bln of capital to shareholders in Q4OutlookMarathon Petroleum projects 2026 standalone capital spending at ...Reuters
Tue, Feb 3
Commodities
Poland's BGK Grants KGHM A Loan Of 209 Mln Zlotys For Construction Of Photovoltaic Installations
Feb 3 (Reuters) - KGHM Polska Miedz SA KGH.WA:POLAND'S BGK GRANTS COMPANY A LOAN OF 209 MILLION ZLOTYSLOAN TO FINANCE CONSTRUCTION OF FOUR PHOTOVOLTAIC INSTALLATIONS WITH A TOTAL CAPACITY OF 94 MWLOAN GRANTED UNDER NATIONAL RECOVERY AND RESILIENCE PLANSource text: [https://shorturl.at/KDl7c]Reuters
Tue, Feb 3
Commodities
Gold poised for new records as buyers return to the fray
Concerns about inflation, global debt levels support goldBuyers come back after two-day price slumpVolatile silver to underperform goldBy Polina Devitt and Anmol Choubey LONDON, Feb 3 (Reuters) - Investment demand and central-bank buying are expected to propel gold to new records, with the metal&...Reuters
Tue, Feb 3
Stocks
CANADA STOCKS-Canadian futures rise as gold prices rebound
Feb 3 (Reuters) - Futures linked to Canada's main stock index rose on Tuesday, as precious metal prices bounced back from their steepest two-day slide in decades, with gold set for its biggest daily jump since November 2008.March futures on Toronto's S&P/TSX Composite Index SXFcv1 were u...Reuters
Tue, Feb 3
Stocks
The Under-the-Radar AI Infrastructure Stock You Won't Want to Miss
Key PointsBrookfield Infrastructure made significant progress on its AI infrastructure investment strategy last year. The company has multiple growth drivers. It will play a crucial role in supporting AI. 10 stocks we like better than Brookfield Infrastructure › The world needs to invest a staggerin...The Motley Fool
Tue, Feb 3
Commodities
Marathon Petroleum beats fourth-quarter profit estimate
Feb 3 (Reuters) - Marathon Petroleum MPC.N beat Wall Street estimate for fourth-quarter profit on Tuesday, helped by strong refining margins.The refiner posted adjusted profit of $4.07 per share for the three months ended December 31, compared with analysts' average estimate of $2.88 per share, ...Reuters
Tue, Feb 3
Stocks
Why Netflix Stock Lost 11% Last Month
Key PointsNetflix stock fell 11% in January 2026 as the Warner Bros. Discovery bidding war intensified.Investors seem uneasy whether Netflix wins or loses the Warner Bros. deal.Patient investors may find current prices attractive despite the near-term chaos.10 stocks we like better than Netflix › Sh...The Motley Fool
Tue, Feb 3
Stocks
Archer-Daniels-Midland falls after 2026 profit forecast
Shares of grain trader Archer-Daniels-Midland ADM.N fall 5.4% to $64.40 premarketCo expects 2026 adjusted profit in the range of $3.60 to $4.25 per share, the midpoint of which is lower than analysts' average estimate of $4.24 per share - data compiled by LSEGCo's operating profit from agric...Reuters
Tue, Feb 3
Other
India's top court questions WhatsApp policy of sharing user data with Meta entities
By Arpan Chaturvedi NEW DELHI, Feb 3 (Reuters) - India's top court on Tuesday warned it could reimpose a ban on Meta-owned META.O WhatsApp's data sharing with other group entities, saying the messaging app's privacy policy misled users, two lawyers present in court said.WhatsApp has ...Reuters
Tue, Feb 3
Cryptocurrencies
Vitalik Buterin directs funds to research projects as ETH sales resume
Vitalik Buterin sold $830,440 in ETH, going through USDC and GHO stablecoins. The selling did not put pressure on the market, and was part of Buterin's philanthropic support for smaller projects.Cryptopolitan
Tue, Feb 3
Other
Merck forecasts 2026 sales below estimates on patent losses
Expects 2026 sales $65.5 bln-$67 bln; analysts estimating $67.6 blnQ4 sales were $16.4 bln, with Keytruda contributing $8.37 blnCEO Davis says still on the lookout for dealsBy Michael ErmanFeb 3 (Reuters) - Merck & Co MRK.N on Tuesday forecast 2026 sales and profits below Wall Street estimates a...Reuters
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
Hongkong Land launches $6.4 billion Singapore commercial property fund
QIA, APG among founding investorsTargets S$15 billion gross asset value within five yearsNew investors potentially join as early as H2 of 2026By Yantoultra Ngui SINGAPORE, Feb 3 (Reuters) - Hongkong Land Holdings HKLD.SI said on Tuesday it had launched its first private real estate fund, seeded w...Reuters
Tue, Feb 3
