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Asian stocks climb with metals as volatility eases
The Economic Times· 2026-02-03 00:41
The Nasdaq 100 Index futures rose 0.4% after Palantir Technologies Inc. posted a stronger-than-expected sales outlook.The moves came after the S&P 500 gained 0.5% to near its peak, while the Nasdaq 100 climbed 0.7%. Indian assets will also be in focus after President Donald Trump said he will slash tariffs on India to 18% after Prime Minister Narendra Modi agreed to stop buying Russian oil, easing tensions between the two countries.A demand-related spike in Live EventsBloombergThe Institute for Supply Mana ...
Alphabet's YouTube Is A Behemoth That Stands On Its Own (NASDAQ:GOOG)
Seeking Alpha· 2026-02-03 00:25
Group 1 - The core focus of Crude Value Insights is on cash flow and companies that generate it, highlighting value and growth prospects in the oil and natural gas sector [1] - Subscribers have access to a model account with over 50 stocks, detailed cash flow analyses of exploration and production (E&P) firms, and live discussions about the sector [1] Group 2 - A two-week free trial is available for new subscribers, promoting engagement with the oil and gas investment community [2]
Stocks rise to kick off February, SpaceX acquires xAI
Youtube· 2026-02-02 22:26
[music] Hello and welcome to Asking for a Trend. I'm Josh Lipton and for the next [music] half hour, we are breaking down the trends of today, then a move stock tomorrow. There's a lot to keep track of, so we're focusing [music] on what you need to know to get ahead of the curve. Here's some of the trends we're going to be diving right into.The market kicking off a new month with signs of strength. [music] Investors shaking off those concerns about the wild moves of the metals and Bitcoin. They're also focu ...
Palantir stock surges on earnings, why AI isn't the only game in town when it comes to investing
Youtube· 2026-02-02 22:22
[music] [music] Hello and welcome to Market Domination Overtime. Stocks closing higher on Trump's latest trade deal news. Jared Licky over at the Wifi Interactive with today's moves.Jared, >> thank you Josh. Let's take a look at the major indices. Dow closing up today over 500 points and that is good for 1%.to look at the intraday price action shows closing near the highs of the day and we were there most of the day. So it was kind of a little bit I wouldn't say gap and go because we were in the red in the ...
Russell 2000 Rallies, Gold And Silver Extend Losses: What's Moving Markets Monday?
Benzinga· 2026-02-02 18:40
Wall Street rebounded at the start of the new month after Friday's broad sell-off, but pressure on precious metals intensified as investors reassessed the Fed outlook. • Walt Disney stock is showing notable weakness. Why are DIS shares down?By midday trading in New York, the Russell 2000 outperformed large-cap peers, rising 1.4% after losing 1.6% Friday. The Nasdaq 100 jumped 1.1%, while the S&P 500 rose 0.7%.Markets digested the fallout from President Donald Trump's nomination of Kevin Warsh as the next Fe ...
Disney expected to name parks chief Josh D'Amaro as next CEO, replacing longtime boss Bob Iger: sources
New York Post· 2026-02-02 15:41
Core Viewpoint - Disney's board is expected to appoint Josh D'Amaro, the chairman of the theme-park division, as the new CEO, replacing Bob Iger, who is set to step down at the end of the year [1][2][4]. Group 1: CEO Succession - D'Amaro has been leading the theme park unit, which has been the primary profit driver for Disney since 2020, making him a strong candidate for the CEO position [2][4]. - The board is scheduled to meet on Tuesday and Wednesday to finalize the decision, although there is still a possibility of changing their minds [3][4]. - Dana Walden, co-chair of entertainment, was considered D'Amaro's main competitor for the CEO role, but recent controversies have put her in a less favorable position [7][10]. Group 2: Financial Performance - Disney reported adjusted earnings of $1.63 per share on revenue of $25.98 billion, surpassing Wall Street's expectations of $1.57 EPS on $25.74 billion revenue [3]. - The theme park division achieved over $10 billion in quarterly revenue for the first time, although a slowdown in growth is anticipated due to fewer international tourists [4]. Group 3: Leadership Background - D'Amaro joined Disney in 1998 and has worked his way up through various leadership roles in the theme park sector, including positions in California, Hong Kong, and Florida [13]. - Bob Iger has had a long tenure at Disney, serving as CEO from 2005 to 2020 and returning to the role in 2022 after the ousting of his successor, Bob Chapek [7][9].
US stocks mixed as AI angst lingers ahead of tech results
The Economic Times· 2026-02-02 15:30
Around 10 minutes into trading, the The tech-focused Nasdaq Composite Index lost 0.1 percent at 23,440.44."Earnings so far have been good, but there's still questions about the artificial intelligence trade and they linger into this week because we have more of the 'Magnificent Seven' reporting," said Art Hogan of B. Riley Wealth Management.He was referring to a term covering seven US tech giants, including AI chipmaker Nvidia and Among those due to report earnings this week are Amazon and Alphabet.In the m ...
Stock Market Today: Dow Gains As Disney Dives, Pharma Play Eyes Entry, Oracle Pops On This (Live Coverage)
Investors· 2026-02-02 17:12
Group 1 - The Dow Jones industrial average and other major indexes experienced a slight decline on Monday morning [1] - Walt Disney (DIS) saw a drop in stock price due to earnings results, while Palantir Technologies (PLTR) increased ahead of its quarterly results [1] - Oracle (ORCL) stock rose significantly following the announcement of plans to raise up to $50 billion for AI initiatives [1] Group 2 - Tesla (TSLA) stock fell amid discussions surrounding SpaceX and xAI, alongside analysts cutting earnings expectations due to Elon Musk's substantial capital spending plans for 2026 [1] - The overall stock market is mixed, with various companies like Meta, Microsoft, and Amazon leading in earnings reports [1] - Analysts are closely monitoring AI stocks and their performance in the current market environment [1]
Understanding The Walt Disney Company (DIS): A Closer Look at Long-Term Cash Flow Potential
Yahoo Finance· 2026-02-02 13:32
Ashva Capital Management, an investment management company, released its Q4 2025 investor letter. A copy of the letter can be downloaded here. The Fund’s investment strategy focuses on acquiring interests in high-quality U.S. companies that possess strong intrinsic value, adhere to valuation discipline, seek to enhance returns, and commit to long-term investments that allow for compounding rather than pursuing fleeting trends. The letter quoted many of Warren Buffett's words to reinforce Ashva Capital Mana ...
Disney reports profit hit on higher costs, while parks business shines as CEO search narrows
Yahoo Finance· 2026-02-02 13:16
Core Insights - Disney reported fiscal first-quarter results that exceeded forecasts, driven by record performance in its parks business, although overall profits declined due to rising costs across various business units [1][2]. Financial Performance - Adjusted earnings per share were $1.63, surpassing expectations of $1.56, with revenue increasing by 5% to $26 billion, above the forecast of $25.7 billion [2]. - Total operating income decreased to $4.6 billion from $5.1 billion a year ago [2]. Parks and Experiences - The parks and experiences unit achieved record quarterly revenue of $10 billion, with a 1% increase in attendance and a 4% rise in spending per customer [3]. - The company indicated that international visitor numbers to its US parks may pose challenges in the upcoming quarter [3]. Sports Unit - The sports unit experienced a 23% decline in operating income year-over-year, attributed to increased sports rights costs and a $110 million impact from a carriage dispute with YouTube TV [4]. - Revenue for the sports unit rose by 1% to $4.91 billion [4]. Entertainment Unit - Revenue in the entertainment unit, which includes the film studio, grew by 7% to $11.6 billion, bolstered by successful box office releases like "Zootopia 2" and "Avatar: Fire and Ash" [5]. - However, profits for this unit fell by 35% to $1.1 billion due to higher costs [5]. - Streaming revenue, part of the entertainment unit, increased by 11% to $5.3 billion [5].