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Why This Top Stock Is So Much More Than Its Dividend
Key PointsFord's lucrative dividend has overshadowed that of its rival GM.General Motors has substantially reduced its shares outstanding.Because of enormous buybacks, GM's total yield is impressive.10 stocks we like better than General Motors › General Motors (NYSE: GM) capped off 2025 in style, es...The Motley Fool
Thu, Feb 5
Economic Indicator
Bank of England votes narrowly to hold rates but signals reduction ahead
BoE keeps Bank Rate at 3.75%, as expectedMPC's 5-4 vote was closer than 7-2 seen in Reuters pollPolicymakers expect further reduction in ratesBoE cuts inflation forecasts, sees less growth in 2026 Some MPC members worry inflation might stay too highBy William Schomberg, David Milliken and Andy B...Reuters
Thu, Feb 5
Stocks
Why Chevron Stock Surged Over 16% in January
Key PointsOil prices rallied last month on potential supply concerns. Chevron posted strong fourth-quarter results last month. The oil giant also hiked its dividend again and approved a new expansion project. 10 stocks we like better than Chevron › Shares of Chevron (NYSE: CVX) started this year by ...The Motley Fool
Thu, Feb 5
Other
CMS Energy Increases Electric Generation Investment By Approximately $2.5 Billion Over The Previous Plan - Conf Call
Feb 5 (Reuters) - CMS Energy Corp CMS.N:CMS ENERGY INCREASES ELECTRIC GENERATION INVESTMENT BY APPROXIMATELY $2.5 BILLION OVER THE PREVIOUS PLAN - CONF CALLCMS ENERGY EXPECTS INCREMENTAL EARNINGS FROM NORTHSTAR CLEAN ENERGY IN 2026- CONF CALLCMS ENERGY INCREASES ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM BY APPRO...Reuters
Thu, Feb 5
Stocks
Is QuantumScape Stock Too Risky Right Now?
QuantumScape (NASDAQ: QS) is nearing a critical execution phase as solid-state battery development moves toward pilot production. The upside is significant if commercialization succeeds, but years of delays and rising competition keep the risk profile extremely high.Stock prices used were the market...The Motley Fool
Thu, Feb 5
Cryptocurrencies
Firm completes $1 million Lightning Network payment in under a second
A cryptocurrency trading company completed a $1 million payment using Bitcoin’s Lightning Network on Jan. 28, 2026, finishing the transaction in less than half a second and likely setting a record for the payment system. Secure Digital Markets, which handles trading and lending for institutional clients, sent the funds to Kraken exchange. The company said […]Cryptopolitan
Thu, Feb 5
Forex
Colombia secured 2026 external financing through global bond sale: public credit director
BOGOTA, Feb 5 - Colombia has completed its planned external financing for 2026 through the issuance of global bonds, said Javier Cuellar, the director of public credit at the country's finance ministry, on Thursday. Cuellar added that the preliminarily projected amount of domestic debt to be i...Reuters
Thu, Feb 5
Stocks
Here's What Needs to Happen for Ethereum to Hit $5,000 This Year
Key PointsEthereum hasn't ever been worth $5,000 per coin.It's still getting significantly more valuable over time due to major updates.Market conditions will need to be cooperative for it to have a chance at hitting the target. 10 stocks we like better than Ethereum › Ethereum's (CRYPTO: ETH) $5,00...The Motley Fool
Thu, Feb 5
Stocks
SunPower names Wendell Laidley as CFO, shares down
Shares of solar company SunPower SPWR.O falls about 3% to $1.50Co names Wendell Laidley as chief financial officerCEO T.J. Rodgers says the CFO search took about a year, as they sought a candidate with Silicon Valley experience, willingness to relocate to Salt Lake City, and solar industry backgroun...Reuters
Thu, Feb 5
Stocks
Spotify to let users buy physical books on app through Bookshop.org partnership
Feb 5 (Reuters) - Spotify SPOT.N said on Thursday it would begin selling physical books on its streaming platform through a partnership with online retailer Bookshop.org, marking an unexpected expansion beyond its audiobooks business.The company is doubling down on new features to better compete wit...Reuters
Thu, Feb 5
Other
US cuts contact with Polish parliament speaker over Trump 'insults'
WARSAW, Feb 5 (Reuters) - The U.S. ambassador in Warsaw cut off contact with Poland's parliament speaker on Thursday, accusing him of insulting Donald Trump after he criticised the president's policies and declined to support his Nobel Peace Prize ambitions. Ambassador Tom Rose's furious...Reuters
Thu, Feb 5
Stocks
Energy stocks fall as crude drops on easing supply fears after US, Iran agree to talks
S&P 500 energy index .SPNY down 2.3%, tracking a decline in crude prices O/RBrent crude futures LCOc1 down 3.2% at $67.27/barrel, U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures CLc1 falls 3.3% to $62.97/barrelPrices decline after the U.S. and Iran agreed to hold talks in Oman on FridayUBS anal...Reuters
Thu, Feb 5
