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Israel Gaza war: Latest news from BBC News

<div>Israel Gaza war which started after armed attack by Hamas on 7 October 2023</div>

What Alphabet's earnings reveal about the decline in software stocks

<div><img src="https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/8VIX_OAwMJ5EA42AwprN2w--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyMDA7aD02NzY-/https:/s.yimg.com/os/creatr-uploaded-images/2026-02/636570f0-02b3-11f1-bacf-42a4bb919a6d" style="width: 100%;" /><div>Alphabet (GOOG, GOOGL) reported fourth quarter earnings that topped Wall Street estimates on both the top and bottom lines. JonesTrading chief market strategist Mike O’Rourke and Yahoo Finance Senior Reporter Ines Ferré discuss what the results and comments from the conference call may signal about the decline in software stocks. To watch more expert insights and analysis on the latest market action, check out more Opening Bid.</div></div>

Bitcoin slump shakes companies that jumped on crypto-hoarding bandwagon

<div><img src="https://s.yimg.com/os/en/reuters-finance.com/daafd73803a5f210584204edfeab0928" style="width: 100%;" /><div>Turbulence in the cryptocurrency market is dragging down shares of companies that hold bitcoin and other digital assets on their balance sheets, sparking concerns over potential broader strains in the sector. The number of publicly ​traded companies investing in cryptocurrencies in the hope they would appreciate boomed last year. Many were buoyed by U.S. President Donald ‌Trump's crypto-friendly stance and inspired by the meteoric success of billionaire Michael Saylor's Strategy, which started out as software company MicroStrategy and began buying and holding ​bitcoin in 2020.</div></div>

Hims & Hers offers cheaper weight-loss pill in a shock to Novo

STORY: Shares of Novo Nordisk plunged again on Thursday after online telehealth firm Hims & Hers said it will offer a compounded version of Novo's new Wegovy weight-loss pill at about $100 less than the brand name price.:: Hims & Hers handoutNovo said it would take legal action against Hims & Hers following that announcement.Hims said it would offer a $49 one-month introductory price for the compounded weight-loss pill and that the price will rise to $99 a month for those who purchase a five-mon

Generalfinance raises 2027 profit forecast after strong 2025 results By Investing.com

<div><img src="https://i-invdn-com.investing.com/redesign/images/seo/investing_300X300.png" style="width: 100%;" /><div>Generalfinance raises 2027 profit forecast after strong 2025 results</div></div>

Mortgage rates hold steady, bitcoin slides lower in sell-off

<div><img src="https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/ldB.Nz_n8Ub6WFNjUQVnLA--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyMDA7aD02NzY-/https:/s.yimg.com/os/creatr-uploaded-images/2026-02/b1790950-02bd-11f1-abfc-5ab46e2df249" style="width: 100%;" /><div>Yahoo Finance's John Hyland tracks today's top moving stocks and biggest market stories in this Market Minute, including US mortgage rates holding steady this week, Amazon's (AMZN) stock moves ahead of its earnings release after Thursday's closing bell, and bitcoin (BTC-USD) continuing its slide lower. Stay up to date on the latest market action, minute-by-minute, with Yahoo Finance's Market Minute.</div></div>

Saudia reportedly mulls 150-jet order, talks to Boeing, Airbus By Investing.com

<div><img src="https://i-invdn-com.investing.com/news/LYNXNPEC8M0TC_L.jpg" style="width: 100%;" /><div>Saudia reportedly mulls 150-jet order, talks to Boeing, Airbus</div></div>

African students win global prize for AI education system without internet

In some parts of the world, access to education remains difficult due to a lack of Internet connection or even smartphones. To tackle this challenge, students Happy Niyorurema and Mame Niang from Texas Christian University have developed a solution that delivers educational content over the phone.

Anthropic launches Opus 4.6 in another hit to the software market

<div><img src="https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/j2YqJNt71gQt_JOVe7AJow--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyMDA7aD04MDA-/https:/s.yimg.com/os/creatr-uploaded-images/2025-06/105e9950-52c7-11f0-b97f-65f0ea06cf2d" style="width: 100%;" /><div>Anthropic has announced a new version of its AI model Opus, further encroaching on software makers' turf.</div></div>

Hims & Hers Launches GRAIL Multi Cancer Screening Test

<div><img src="https://s.yimg.com/cv/apiv2/cv/apiv2/social/images/yahoo-finance-default-logo.png" style="width: 100%;" /><div>New offering expands telehealth platform's preventive care portfolio.</div></div>

Trump warns he will defend Diego Garcia base if deal falters By Investing.com

<div><img src="https://i-invdn-com.investing.com/news/world_news_2_69x52._800x533_L_1419494365.jpg" style="width: 100%;" /><div>Trump warns he will defend Diego Garcia base if deal falters</div></div>

Merck veteran Perlmutter-led Eikon ‍Therapeutics valued at $860 million in Nasdaq debut

<div><img src="https://s.yimg.com/os/en/reuters.com/d77502472be5e75e45f6b82006244617" style="width: 100%;" /><div>Feb 5 () - Drug developer Eikon Therapeutics, headed by Merck veteran Roger ​Perlmutter, was valued at about $860.3 ‌million after its shares opened 5.</div></div>

Anthropic releases AI upgrade as market punishes software stocks

<div><img src="https://s.yimg.com/os/en/reuters-finance.com/59e99fc4437b92a9f762850c23c3d3e5" style="width: 100%;" /><div>Technology startup Anthropic on Thursday launched what it called an improved artificial intelligence model, days after its product advances helped ​kick-start a selloff of traditional software stocks. The San Francisco-based lab, which is backed ‌by Amazon.com and Alphabet's Google, said its Claude Opus 4.6 model is an upgrade to the Opus 4.5 ‌model released in November. The new AI can work on tasks for longer and more reliably, while showing gains related to coding and finance, Anthropic said.</div></div>

Bob’s Discount Furniture Opens At $17, IPO Priced At $17 By Investing.com

<div><img src="https://i-invdn-com.investing.com/news/LYNXMPEC0409P_L.jpg" style="width: 100%;" /><div>Bob’s Discount Furniture Opens At $17, IPO Priced At $17</div></div>

Schneider National, Inc. announces participation in upcoming conference

<div><img src="https://mms.businesswire.com/media/20260204429948/en/2712096/22/schneider_logo.jpg" style="width: 100%;" /><div>Schneider National, Inc. (NYSE: SNDR), a premier multimodal provider of transportation, intermodal and logistics services, today announced participation in t...</div></div>

Boeing and Airbus stock rises on potential Saudi Arabia jet order talks By Investing.com

<div><img src="https://i-invdn-com.investing.com/news/LYNXNPEC9C188_L.jpg" style="width: 100%;" /><div>Boeing and Airbus stock rises on potential Saudi Arabia jet order talks</div></div>

E.l.f. Beauty CEO rejects growth fears, points to 'great momentum' following Hailey Bieber deal

<div><img src="https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/EszVxmNw621Cl3aUBGzMYA--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTEyMDA7aD04MDA-/https:/s.yimg.com/os/creatr-uploaded-images/2026-02/37a62ed0-02b5-11f1-aee6-8f00cf6370f6" style="width: 100%;" /><div>From 14-hour lines for Rhode to dominance at Dollar General, e.l.f. Beauty says its "pipeline" is stronger than analysts think.</div></div>

Coupang subpoenaed by House Judiciary Committee in discrimination probe By Investing.com

<div><img src="https://i-invdn-com.investing.com/redesign/images/seo/investing_300X300.png" style="width: 100%;" /><div>Coupang subpoenaed by House Judiciary Committee in discrimination probe</div></div>

African manufacturers warn short-term AGOA extension offers a brief respite

They say while the one-year renewal is good news, it will not encourage long-term investment by businesses.

Vinci shares rise as full-year revenue tops expectations By Investing.com

<div><img src="https://i-invdn-com.investing.com/news/LYNXNPEC7A0J9_L.jpg" style="width: 100%;" /><div>Vinci shares rise as full-year revenue tops expectations</div></div>