Its parent Alphabet remains the largest shareholder. Credit: Sundry Photography / Shutterstock.com Waymo has completed a $16bn financing round that values the autonomous driving company at $126bn on a post-money basis. The investment was led by Dragoneer Investment Group, DST Global and Sequoia Capital. Its parent Alphabet remains the largest shareholder, while Andreessen Horowitz and Mubadala Capital also participated. Other backers included Bessemer Venture Partners, Silver Lake, Tiger Global, T Rowe Price, BDT & MSD Partners, CapitalG, Fidelity Management & Research Company, GV, Kleiner Perkins, Perry Creek Capital and Temasek. The company said it intends to begin ride-hailing services in over 20 additional cities in 2026, including Tokyo and London, and cited its recent entry into Miami as part of a wider rollout. Waymo added that the fresh capital would be directed towards international expansion while preserving existing safety standards, including growing its fleet and hiring staff as it moves into new US and overseas markets. In its announcement, Waymo said: “This infusion of capital will ensure we are positioned to move forward with unprecedented velocity, while maintaining our industry-leading safety standards. Our focus is now on global scale, bringing the safety and magic of the Waymo Driver to even more cities this year across the US and internationally.” The company highlighted safety data from 127 million miles of fully autonomous driving, stating it had achieved “a 90% reduction in serious injury crashes” compared with human driving. Waymo reported strong growth in 2025, when it more than tripled annual volume to 15 million rides and exceeded 20 million lifetime journeys. It now provides more than 400,000 rides a week across six major US metropolitan areas. Sequoia partner Konstantine Buhler said: “As a technology leader in the trillion-dollar transportation market, Waymo has moved beyond research milestones to achieve operational excellence, triplin...

hapabapa/iStock Editorial via Getty Images Novo Nordisk ( NVO ) ADRs traded lower on Tuesday after the Danish drugmaker reported mixed results for 2025 and initiated its 2026 outlook. The company reported DKK 309.1B in sales for 2025, exceeding the DKK 307.6B projected by analysts, according to Bloomberg data. However, its adjusted EBIT and net income for the period trailed expectations, standing at DKK 127.7B and DKK 102.4B compared to DKK 129.6B and DKK 103.3B in the consensus, respectively. The pharma giant projected its 2026 sales and operating profit to decline 5% YoY–13% YoY on a forex-adjusted basis in comparison to the nearly 1.4% YoY and ~3.1% YoY projected by analysts, respectively. The weight loss drugmaker also proposed a final dividend of DKK 7.95 per share for 2025 and launched a new share buyback program worth up to DKK 15B. More on Novo Nordisk A/S Novo Nordisk: Momentum Meets Headwinds Before Earnings (Upgrade) Novo Nordisk: Investors May Be In For An Earnings Surprise Novo Nordisk: The Q4 Setup Favors Another Beat (Earnings Preview) Novo Nordisk’s 2026 outlook in focus as competition pressures sales Trump admin negotiates 71% discount on Ozempic, Wegovy for Medicare patients

Image source: The Motley Fool. Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2026 at 11 a.m. ET CALL PARTICIPANTS Chief Executive Officer — Michael Sarner Chief Investment Officer — Josh Weinstein Chief Financial Officer — Chris Rehberger Need a quote from a Motley Fool analyst? Email [email protected] TAKEAWAYS Pretax Net Investment Income -- 60¢ per share, with a total of $34.6 million generated in the quarter. -- 60¢ per share, with a total of $34.6 million generated in the quarter. Undistributed Taxable Income (UTI) -- $1.02 per share, up from 68¢ per share at December 2024. -- $1.02 per share, up from 68¢ per share at December 2024. Realized Equity Gains -- $44.5 million generated over the last twelve months; an additional $6.8 million realized subsequent to quarter end. -- $44.5 million generated over the last twelve months; an additional $6.8 million realized subsequent to quarter end. Total Dividends Declared -- 64¢ per share for March (58¢ regular, 6¢ supplemental). -- 64¢ per share for March (58¢ regular, 6¢ supplemental). New Commitments -- $244 million in total new commitments, including eight new and sixteen existing portfolio companies. -- $244 million in total new commitments, including eight new and sixteen existing portfolio companies. Portfolio Growth -- Credit portfolio reached $1.8 billion, reflecting 19% year-over-year growth from $1.5 billion as of December 2024. -- Credit portfolio reached $1.8 billion, reflecting 19% year-over-year growth from $1.5 billion as of December 2024. Portfolio Composition -- 99% first lien senior secured debt at quarter-end; 93% of the credit portfolio is sponsor-backed. -- 99% first lien senior secured debt at quarter-end; 93% of the credit portfolio is sponsor-backed. Equity Co-Investments -- $183 million fair value across 86 investments, equivalent to 9% of total portfolio fair value; marked at 133% of cost with $45.2 million unrealized appreciation. -- $183 million fair value across 86 investments, equivalent to 9% of total portfolio fair v...

Unity Software (U) stock plummeted 22% on Friday after Alphabet's (GOOG) (GOOGL) Google unveiled Project Genie, an AI-powered tool that lets users create interactive virtual worlds. The selloff marked Unity's worst single-day performance since May 2022, when shares tanked 37%. Investors are concerned that Google's new offering could replace traditional game development tools such as Unity's Create platform, which powers roughly 70% of mobile games. But here's why the fear might be overblown. What Is Project Genie? Project Genie is Google's experimental prototype that creates dynamic virtual environments using AI. Users can generate customizable worlds through text prompts and images, complete with physics simulations and interactive elements. However, there are quite a few catches. The biggest by far is cost. The tool is currently available only to Google AI Ultra subscribers, who pay $250 monthly. That's already pricier than Unity Pro, which costs $210 per user per month. Unity also offers a free version for developers generating under $200,000 in revenue. Google itself admits Project Genie has limitations. For instance, the tech giant noted imperfect visual rendering and occasional control issues in its current form. Unity's CEO Pushes Back Unity CEO Matthew Bromberg didn't wait long to address the market panic. In a LinkedIn post, he argued that Project Genie isn't a threat but an opportunity. His reasoning centers on a fundamental limitation of AI world models. Bromberg explained that tools like Project Genie can generate impressive visuals through prompting. However, they currently lack the determinism and precision needed for production-grade games. "Their outputs remain probabilistic and nondeterministic, making them unsuitable on their own for games that require consistent, repeatable player experiences," Bromberg emphasized. Unity's platform, by contrast, offers developers the control they need to create games with reliable mechanics. Bromberg sees AI-gener...

Read the story in English En redes sociales, ni siquiera el clima se salva del contenido basura generado por la inteligencia artificial. Por ejemplo, cuando el huracán Melissa devastó Jamaica en octubre pasado, circularon videos falsos generados por IA que engañaron a algunas personas haciéndoles creer que la situación era aún peor (no, no había en realidad tiburones nadando en las piscinas de los hoteles). Sin embargo, tras bastidores, un esfuerzo diferente de IA hacía bien las cosas. Mientras Melissa cobraba fuerza, un modelo de software de Google proporcionó las primeras previsiones precisas de la trayectoria y la fuerza de la tormenta, ayudando a la gente a prepararse para lo peor. Y otros modelos de IA tal vez pueden ayudar a responder la eterna pregunta de si lloverá el próximo martes o no. Google, Huawei, Microsoft, Nvidia y un pequeño ejército de startups y equipos de investigación universitarios han invertido millones de dólares en el desarrollo de herramientas de predicción basadas en IA. Sin embargo, a diferencia de los modelos informáticos meteorológicos tradicionales, quienes crearon estas herramientas no logran explicar con exactitud su funcionamiento. “Es una especie de caja negra que produce estos pronósticos meteorológicos”, afirma Todd Hutchinson, director de meteorología de la startup Windborne System . “Es difícil saber cómo fue que llegamos a descubrir algo”. Los gigantes tecnológicos ya están integrando estos modelos en sus plataformas en la nube, con la idea de que se convertirán en servicios públicos esenciales. Compañías energéticas, operadores de transporte y traders de productos básicos ya utilizan herramientas de pronóstico con IA. Pronto, cualquiera que quiera planificar una fiesta de cumpleaños al aire libre probablemente consultará un pronóstico que incluya datos de IA. El modelo de Google ya está alimentando datos en sus productos de mapas y búsqueda. En un momento en que el panorama de la IA parece muy efervescente, la predicción met...

在德国宣布今年将大幅增加发债规模后，德国30年期国债收益率跳升至15年高点。 30年期国债收益率一度上升4个基点，至3.56%，为2011年以来最高水平。此前，德国表示计划通过发债筹集5120亿欧元（6040亿美元），用于升级基础设施并推进军队现代化的支出计划。 较长期德国国债表现逊于短端，推动收益率曲线陡化；5年期与30年期国债收益率差升至近七年最高水平。 投资者等待德国周三发行7年期国债。 市场： 德国国债收益率涨3个基点，至2.89%。 德国国债期货跌28点，至127.66。 意大利10年期国债收益率涨2个基点，至3.50%。 意大利-德国国债利差缩小1个基点，至61个基点。 法国10年期国债收益率涨2个基点，至3.47%。 10年期英国国债收益率涨1个基点，至4.52%。 责任编辑：李桐

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The price cuts underscore the deepening crisis for traditional luxury automakers in China Mercedes-Benz Group AG has slashed suggested retail prices for select models in China by about 10%, bowing to pressure from retailers struggling with widespread losses and mounting inventory in the world’s most competitive auto market. The adjustment, effective Feb. 1, was confirmed by the auto dealers chamber of the All-China Federation of Industry and Commerce in a Monday statement. The trade body, which had previously sent three letters to the German automaker regarding excessive inventory and delayed rebates, described the move as a pragmatic step to free up liquidity for dealers, though it said the measures still fell short of fully addressing grievances over the company’s overall business policy.

The French club Lens have condemned the racist abuse aimed at new signing Allan Saint-Maximin after a previous racist incident involving the former Newcastle winger’s children ended his career in Mexico’s top flight. Saint-Maximin joined Lens on a six-month deal during the winter transfer window. He left Mexican side Club América, saying his children were the victims of racist abuse there. Lens said on Tuesday that Saint-Maximin was at the receiving end of a “flood of hateful and racist insults” on social media. “In response, the club has been forced to close the comment sections on certain posts and will continue to take all necessary measures to make its social media platforms safe and respectful spaces for expression,” Lens added. “As a civic-minded and committed club, Racing reaffirms its attachment to the values of respect and tolerance, and stands alongside Allan and his loved ones, offering its full support.” Quick Guide How do I sign up for sport breaking news alerts? Show Download the Guardian app from the iOS App Store on iPhone or the Google Play store on Android by searching for 'The Guardian'. If you already have the Guardian app, make sure you’re on the most recent version. In the Guardian app, tap the Profile settings button at the top right, then select Notifications. Turn on sport notifications. Was this helpful? Thank you for your feedback. Saint-Maximin said last week his family was targeted and that protecting his children was his priority. “The problem is not the colour of skin, it’s the colour of thoughts. I am being attacked, that’s not a problem. I have grown up, I have learned to fight against attacks. But there is one thing I will never tolerate, and that is attacks on my children,” Saint-Maximin wrote on his social media last week. The 28-year-old winger played just 16 league matches with Club América and was in the first of a two-year contract that was signed last August. Neither he nor Club América went onto specifics about the attack on...

当地时间2月3日，联合国秘书长古特雷斯在联合国总部再次强调，解决巴以冲突的唯一可行出路是符合国际法和联合国相关决议的“两国方案”，巴勒斯坦人民行使不可剥夺的权利必须得到实现，占领必须结束。古特雷斯当天在联合国巴勒斯坦人民行使不可剥夺权利委员会2026年开幕会议上致辞时表示，联合国大会去年通过的《纽约宣言》及其附件，为实现“两国方案”提供了清晰、可操作的路径。（央视新闻）

Mexico’s government plans to invest 5.6 trillion pesos ($323 billion) into energy projects and other public works through 2030, part of a bid to boost an economy that has barely expanded in recent years. The plan will cover roughly 1,500 projects, Finance Minister Edgar Amador said Tuesday, as he unveiled the investment blueprint at President Claudia Sheinbaum ’s regular morning press conference. While most of the spending will come from the government, Mexico also aims to attract private capital to the effort. Amador noted that the plan sees 722 billion pesos in additional investments compared to what was included in this year’s budget. He added that the public-private investments will boost the oil and gas sector as well as transport infrastructure, including railways, roads and ports. The blueprint’s projects are part of Sheinbaum’s “Plan Mexico” that seeks to stimulate growth with local and foreign investment, despite headwinds from trade uncertainty generated by US tariffs. The government is also working on dozens of development hubs in different areas of the country with the promise of luring companies with tax incentives and less red tape. A bill will be sent to Congress in the coming days to define the specific investment vehicles that lays out the framework for both fully public and mixed structures. The leftist Sheinbaum, like her likeminded predecessor Andrés Manuel López Obrador , has largely favored state-centric economic development, especially in the politically sensitive energy sector. But stronger economic growth is needed to sustain generous social spending both have championed. An investment plan for Pemex oil projects is expected on Wednesday, followed next week by details to increase domestic natural gas, Sheinbaum said. For decades, Mexico has relied on gas imports from US suppliers to cover most of the country’s demand. To date, Sheinbaum’s energy policies, including a mixed contract scheme unveiled last year, have yet to attract significant i...

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Shareholders of Adeia Inc (Symbol: ADEA) looking to boost their income beyond the stock's 1.1% annualized dividend yield can sell the March covered call at the $20 strike and collect the premium based on the 65 cents bid, which annualizes to an additional 28.9% rate of return against the current stock price (at Stock Options Channel we call this the), for a total of 30% annualized rate in the scenario where the stock is not called away. Any upside above $20 would be lost if the stock rises there and is called away, but ADEA shares would have to climb 9.3% from current levels for that to happen, meaning that in the scenario where the stock is called, the shareholder has earned a 12.9% return from this trading level, in addition to any dividends collected before the stock was called. In general, dividend amounts are not always predictable and tend to follow the ups and downs of profitability at each company. In the case of Adeia Inc, looking at the dividend history chart for ADEA below can help in judging whether the most recent dividend is likely to continue, and in turn whether it is a reasonable expectation to expect a 1.1% annualized dividend yield. Below is a chart showing ADEA's trailing twelve month trading history, with the $20 strike highlighted in red: The chart above, and the stock's historical volatility, can be a helpful guide in combination with fundamental analysis to judge whether selling the March covered call at the $20 strike gives good reward for the risk of having given away the upside beyond $20. (Do most options expire worthless? This and six other common options myths debunked). We calculate the trailing twelve month volatility for Adeia Inc (considering the last 251 trading day closing values as well as today's price of $18.23) to be 56%. For other call options contract ideas at the various different available expirations, visit the ADEA Stock Options page of StockOptionsChannel.com. Top YieldBoost Calls of the S&P 500 » Also see: The views an...

In trading on Friday, shares of Nestle S A (Symbol: NSRGY) crossed above their 200 day moving average of $120.22, changing hands as high as $120.40 per share. Nestle S A shares are currently trading up about 0.9% on the day. The chart below shows the one year performance of NSRGY shares, versus its 200 day moving average: Looking at the chart above, NSRGY's low point in its 52 week range is $102.775 per share, with $131.64 as the 52 week high point — that compares with a last trade of $120.31. Click here to find out which 9 other stocks recently crossed above their 200 day moving average » Also see: The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.

Shareholders of Unifirst Corp (Symbol: UNF) looking to boost their income beyond the stock's 0.7% annualized dividend yield can sell the May covered call at the $220 strike and collect the premium based on the $12.10 bid, which annualizes to an additional 21.1% rate of return against the current stock price (at Stock Options Channel we call this the), for a total of 21.9% annualized rate in the scenario where the stock is not called away. Any upside above $220 would be lost if the stock rises there and is called away, but UNF shares would have to climb 6.4% from current levels for that to occur, meaning that in the scenario where the stock is called, the shareholder has earned a 12.2% return from this trading level, in addition to any dividends collected before the stock was called. In general, dividend amounts are not always predictable and tend to follow the ups and downs of profitability at each company. In the case of Unifirst Corp, looking at the dividend history chart for UNF below can help in judging whether the most recent dividend is likely to continue, and in turn whether it is a reasonable expectation to expect a 0.7% annualized dividend yield. Below is a chart showing UNF's trailing twelve month trading history, with the $220 strike highlighted in red: The chart above, and the stock's historical volatility, can be a helpful guide in combination with fundamental analysis to judge whether selling the May covered call at the $220 strike gives good reward for the risk of having given away the upside beyond $220. (Do most options expire worthless? This and six other common options myths debunked). We calculate the trailing twelve month volatility for Unifirst Corp (considering the last 251 trading day closing values as well as today's price of $205.31) to be 35%. For other call options contract ideas at the various different available expirations, visit the UNF Stock Options page of StockOptionsChannel.com. Top YieldBoost Calls of the S&P 500 » Also see: The ...

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The latest tally of analyst opinions from the major brokerage houses shows that among the components of the S&P 500 index, Devon Energy is now the #59 analyst pick, moving up by 2 spots. This rank is formed by averaging the analyst opinions for each component from each broker, and then ranking the 500 components by those average opinion values. Looking at the stock price movement year to date, Devon Energy is showing a gain of 10.4%. VIDEO: S&P 500 Analyst Moves: DVN The views and opinions expressed herein are the views and opinions of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Nasdaq, Inc.

A small number of Palestinians from Gaza have started crossing into Egypt for medical treatment after Israel allowed a limited reopening of the Rafah border crossing. It had been largely closed since Israeli troops seized it in May 2024, cutting off a critical lifeline for those in Gaza. About 20,000 Palestinians needing medical care hope to leave Gaza using the crossing, but only a handful have been allowed through so far. The reopening of Rafah is seen as a key step in the US-brokered ceasefire agreement as it moves into its second phase. Lucy Hough speaks to chief Middle East correspondent Emma Graham-Harrison – watch on YouTube Continue reading...

Bloom Energy stock is going gangbusters, but all the good news is already priced in. Bloom Energy (BE +6.72%) stock jumped 8% through 11:30 a.m. ET Tuesday. If you own Bloom Energy stock, you can thank Wall Street analyst Roth Capital for that. Roth Capital loves Bloom Energy stock This morning, Roth Capital publicly raised its price target on Bloom stock to $133 per share -- a 29% price target hike -- according to TheFly.com. Bloom Energy is expected to report its Q4 earnings after close of trading on Thursday, Feb. 5. The actual earnings news probably won't be great; analysts on average forecast $0.30 per share, down from $0.43 a year ago -- and these will probably be only "adjusted" earnings besides, not earnings as calculated according to generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). According to Roth, though, that's beside the point, "given the likelihood of order announcements" and strong guidance from Bloom. We don't know precisely what Bloom will give for guidance, but Roth expects the news to be good. Expand NYSE : BE Bloom Energy Today's Change ( 6.72 %) $ 10.49 Current Price $ 166.62 Key Data Points Market Cap $37B Day's Range $ 163.59 - $ 176.44 52wk Range $ 15.15 - $ 176.44 Volume 326K Avg Vol 13M Gross Margin 33.24 % Is Bloom stock a buy? Now don't get too excited. Bloom stock is already up 575% over the past year, and even Roth has to admit that's a bit... optimistic. "Forward expectations are already factoring in very large order flow and incremental capacity growth in future years," warns the analyst, so Bloom probably won't get much of a bump after earnings. For this reason, Roth isn't recommending Bloom stock as a buy, and rates it only "neutral." That's still better than what I would recommend, however. With Bloom stock trading near 2,000 times trailing earnings, and more than 180 times next year's earnings even if it hits its targets, I still think Bloom stock is a sell.

An internal investigation into the ex-hedge fund tycoon Crispin Odey discovered at least 46 allegations of “inappropriate conduct” against female employees at his firm over a 17 year period, the UK’s financial watchdog said. The Financial Conduct Authority disclosed the findings of a investigation by Odey Asset Management as part of its legal showdown with Odey, who is currently challenging a lifetime ban from financial services. The hedge fund boss argues that the FCA was pursuing an “agenda” to root out non-financial misconduct and sought a “totemic” case. A London trial is set to start in March. In a legal filing disclosed on Tuesday, the FCA said that the accusations against Odey ranged in seriousness from an allegation of sexual assault in 2005 to an incident when Odey required a receptionist to try on a recently purchased skirt and show it to him “ostensibly to see if it would fit his daughter.” Odey said at the time that he was embarrassed by the allegations and admitted that “there were certain things he had done wrong,” the FCA said. Odey’s lawyers said in a court filing Monday that the FCA took no further action into the misconduct allegations. A lawyer for Odey didn’t immediately respond to a further message seeking comment. In March last year, Odey was hit with a £1.8 million ($2.5 million) fine and ban for showing a “reckless disregard” for governance at his former investment fund. Odey’s conduct demonstrated that he was not a “ fit and proper person ” to work in the financial services industry after he moved to frustrate a disciplinary hearing into his own conduct, the FCA said. The trial next month is one of the most high-profile to go before the UK’s Upper Tribunal, and is set to shed new light on attempts by officials at OAM to deal with the allegations against the firm’s high-profile founder, once one of Britain’s most visible hedge fund managers and Brexit supporters. Odey’s lawyers said executives faced unfair pressure from the FCA to act against...