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Bitcoin Briefly Crashed On Bithumb Amid Airdrop Error Plus High-Performance $HYPER Climbs
What to Know: A Bithumb flash crash exposed deep liquidity risks in centralized exchanges, driven by a rumored 2,000 $BTC airdrop error. Capital is rotating from volatile spot trading into infrastructure plays that solve Bitcoin’s speed and cost limitations. Bitcoin Hyper leverages the Solana ...NewsBTC
Fri, Feb 6
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UK police search properties in probe into Mandelson over Epstein ties
LONDON, Feb 6 (Reuters) - British police searched two addresses linked to Peter Mandelson in their probe into misconduct in public office, they said on Friday, following reports about the close ties between the former ambassador and late U.S. sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.Reports about the extent of ...Reuters
Fri, Feb 6
Stocks
Why Occidental Petroleum Stock Rocketed More Than 10% in January
Key PointsOil prices soared last month, snapping a six-month downtrend. Occidental Petroleum closed the sale of OxyChem last month, significantly enhancing its balance sheet. The oil company also amended a midstream contract that will save it some money. 10 stocks we like better than Occidental Petr...The Motley Fool
Fri, Feb 6
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Centene sees 2026 profit above estimates signaling stabilizing costs
Analysts see Centene's forecast easing fears after Molina's bleak outlookCentene's 2026 revenue forecast lagged estimatesPosts narrower fourth-quarter lossBy Sneha S K and Sriparna Roy Feb 6 (Reuters) - Centene CNC.N on Friday forecast 2026 profit above Wall Street expectations, set...Reuters
Fri, Feb 6
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Carlyle allays software fears, private-equity deals boost profit
Carlyle posts annual inflows of $53.7 billion Second-hand private-equity stakes and credit businesses growBy Pritam Biswas and Isla Binnie Feb 6 (Reuters) - Carlyle Group CG.O executives sought on Friday to calm investor concerns that it could suffer in market turbulence stemming from fears the t...Reuters
Fri, Feb 6
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Cricket–India's Rana ruled out of T20 World Cup with knee injury, replaced by Siraj
MUMBAI, Feb 6 (Reuters) - India seam bowler Harshit Rana has been ruled out of the Twenty20 World Cup with a knee injury, India's cricket board (BCCI) announced on Friday, with Mohammed Siraj named as a replacement.Rana, who has also developed into a handy lower-order batter, sustained the injur...Reuters
Fri, Feb 6
Stocks
Can Disney's New CEO Right the Ship?
In this video, Motley Fool contributors Jason Hall and Tyler Crowe give an update on their thoughts on Disney (NYSE: DIS) following the announcement that Josh D'Amaro was named CEO to replace Bob Iger. Where to invest $1,000 right now? Our analyst team just revealed what they believe are the 10 best...The Motley Fool
Fri, Feb 6
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German yields steady after hitting multi-week lows
German yields take cues from elsewhereBofA no longer expects March rate cutFrench 10-year yield spread versus Bund at widest in two weeksBy Stefano Rebaudo Feb 6 (Reuters) - German government bond yields were little changed on Friday after earlier touching multi-week lows, a day after the Europea...Reuters
Fri, Feb 6
Economic Indicator
Fed's Daly says outlook feels 'precarious'
Feb 6 (Reuters) - San Francisco Federal Reserve Bank President Mary Daly said while businesses are largely cautiously optimistic, households are not sure, aware as they are that the current "low-hiring, low-firing" job market could quickly turn into a "no-hiring, more-firing" labor ...Reuters
Fri, Feb 6
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TPG buys majority stake in power infra firm Sabre Industries
NEW YORK, Feb 6 (Reuters) - Private markets firm TPG TPG.O has agreed to buy a majority stake in Sabre Industries from Blackstone BX.N, the companies said on Friday, in a deal people familiar with the matter said valued the power infrastructure company at around $3.5 billion.Blackstone will maintai...Reuters
Fri, Feb 6
Stocks
Why IonQ Stock Is Sinking This Week
Key PointsWolfpack Research issued a critical report on IonQ this week.Holding a short position in IonQ, Wolfpack Research stands to profit from a decline in the quantum computing stock.Investors shouldn't rush to sell IonQ stock in response to the critical report.10 stocks we like better than IonQ ...The Motley Fool
Fri, Feb 6
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Trump shares racist video depicting Obamas as apes
WASHINGTON, Feb 6 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump shared a video on social media depicting Democratic former President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama as apes, invoking racist imagery long used to dehumanize people of African descent.Late on Thursday, Trump shared a minute-long vi...Reuters
Fri, Feb 6
Cryptocurrencies
Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson reveals his $3 billion loss in personal crypto holdings
Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson revealed his personal crypto holdings have depreciated by more than $3 billion in paper value. However, he said that he has no plans of liquidating his position. During a public livestream from Tokyo, Hoskinson highlighted his unrealized loss and stated that he had no intention of selling his assets even though […]Cryptopolitan
Fri, Feb 6
Stocks
It Just Got Cheaper to Own This Beloved Vanguard Dividend ETF
Key PointsAlready known for its ultra-low fees, Vanguard announced fee cuts on dozens of ETFs.Featured in that group are dividend ETFs, including one venerable high payout fund.It's now a little bit cheaper to own one of the most popular dividend ETFs on the market.10 stocks we like better than Vang...The Motley Fool
Fri, Feb 6
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Olympics-Curling-Snoop Dogg in the house: Rapper cheers US to mixed doubles win
By Aadi NairCORTINA D'AMPEZZO, Italy, Feb 6 (Reuters) - Rapper Snoop Dogg brought a touch of flair to the mixed doubles curling competition on Thursday, sporting a custom jacket featuring the faces of American duo Korey Dropkin and Cory Thiesse while cheering them to victory over Canada.Snoop wa...Reuters
Fri, Feb 6
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Olympics-Curling-Britain, US maintain winning streaks, champions Italy bounce back
Britain win five out of five matchesU.S. also undefeatedItaly bounce back from lossBy Aadi Nair CORTINA D'AMPEZZO, Italy, Feb 6 (Reuters) - Britain beat Sweden and South Korea in the mixed doubles curling competition on Friday to continue their perfect start at the Milano Cortina Winter Olymp...Reuters
Fri, Feb 6
