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Olympics-IOC may move Winter Games to January to get more snow
IOC considers moving Winter Olympics to January for better snow conditionsParalympics may shift to February due to snow melting concernsIOC explores adding summer sports to Winter Olympics for popularity boostBy Iain AxonMILAN, Feb 4 (Reuters) - Future editions of the Winter Olympics could be moved ...Reuters
Wed, Feb 4
Olympics-Ice hockey-Under pressure, Santagiulia's final rush to prepare for first game
Santagiulia arena construction completed, finishing touches underwayPlayers, including Auvitu, unfazed by ice quality concernsNHL players return to Olympics, increasing event spotlightBy Giulio Piovaccari MILAN, Feb 4 (Reuters) - The buzz of works whirred through the Santagiulia arena the day bef...Reuters
Wed, Feb 4
PRECIOUS-Gold extends gains as renewed US-Iran tensions fuel safe-haven bid
Gold up over 17% so far in 2026Silver up about 25% this yearADP private payroll data due later in the dayBy Noel John Feb 4 (Reuters) - Gold rose further on Wednesday after logging its biggest daily gain in 17 years in the previous session, as investors flocked to the safe-haven asset amid fresh ...Reuters
Wed, Feb 4
Syrian Petroleum signs oil, gas exploration agreement with Chevron, Qatar's Power International
Feb 4 (Reuters) - The Syrian Petroleum Company signed a memorandum of understanding with U.S. oil major Chevron CVX.N, and Qatari-based Power International Holding for oil and gas exploration in Syrian territorial waters, state-run Ekhbariya news said.Reuters
Wed, Feb 4
Nigeria’s Dangote Refinery to begin full‑capacity tests in February, top executive says
LAGOS, Feb 4 (Reuters) - Nigeria's Dangote Refinery will begin performance test runs at its full nameplate 650,000 barrels per day capacity in February after completing planned maintenance, a top executive at the plant said at a press conference on Wednesday.Reuters
Wed, Feb 4
Moscow says it has no reason to believe India has revised its approach to Russian oil purchases
MOSCOW, Feb 4 (Reuters) - Russia's foreign ministry said on Wednesday it had no reason to believe that India had reconsidered its approach to Russian oil imports following a trade deal New Delhi struck with the United States. Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova told a weekly bri...Reuters
Wed, Feb 4
Equinor sold about 30% of its US gas on spot market during January price spike
By Nora Buli OSLO, Feb 4 (Reuters) - Norway's Equinor EQNR.OL sold around 30% of volumes from its U.S. onshore natural gas assets on a spot basis in January, capitalising on a cold snap that sharply lifted demand and prices, its chief financial officer said on Wednesday.An Arctic blast sent U...Reuters
Wed, Feb 4
Aurora Cannabis Announces Filing Of Prospectus Supplement For At-The-Market Offering Program
Feb 4 (Reuters) - Aurora Cannabis Inc ACB.TO:AURORA CANNABIS ANNOUNCES FILING OF PROSPECTUS SUPPLEMENT FOR AT-THE-MARKET OFFERING PROGRAMAURORA CANNABIS: TO ISSUE & SELL UP TO U.S.$100 MILLION OF COMMON SHARES IN CAPITAL FROM TREASURY TO PUBLIC, FROM TIME TO TIME, AT CO'S DISCRETIONReuters
Wed, Feb 4
Nuclear startup newcleo raises $89 million from Italian investors
MILAN, Feb 4 (Reuters) - Italian nuclear startup newcleo said on Wednesday it had raised 75 million euros ($88.60 million) in a new funding round with contributions from new investors, including Italian iron and steel group Danieli DANI.MI and cement maker Cementir Holding CEMI.MI. The latest fundin...Reuters
Wed, Feb 4
JP Morgan Sees India Trimming Sanctioned Counterparties While Sustaining Russian Oil Flows
Feb 4 (Reuters) - JP MORGAN: IN ITS BASE CASE SAYS INDIA WILL LARGELY EXIT SANCTIONED COUNTERPARTIES BUT CONTINUE IMPORTING RUSSIAN CRUDE AT AROUND 0.8–1.0 MBD, ACCOUNTING FOR 17–21% OF TOTAL CRUDE IMPORTSBELIEVES A FULL EXIT REMAINS UNLIKELY AS RUSSIAN URALS REMAIN ATTRACTIVELY PRICED FOR INDIA...Reuters
Wed, Feb 4
Medica device firm Encisione says Q3 sales hit by robot competition, to restructure to cut costs
OverviewMedical device company's fiscal Q3 revenue fell 7.5% due to competition from surgical robotsGross profit margin decreased significantly due to a large increase to the inventory reserveCompany is restructuring to reduce operating expenses, impact expected in Q4OutlookEncision expects reve...Reuters
Wed, Feb 4
Canada's Aurora Cannabis Q3 revenue beats on higher sales in Germany and Poland
OverviewCanada medical cannabis firm's fiscal Q3 revenue rose, beating analyst expectationsAdjusted EBITDA for fiscal Q3 remained strongCompany to exit lower-margin consumer cannabis markets, focusing on medical cannabisOutlookAurora expects fiscal 2026 global medical cannabis revenue between C$...Reuters
Wed, Feb 4
Gold: Sentiment stabilizing after sell-off – OCBC Bank
The report from OCBC Bank, authored by Sim Moh Siong and Christopher Wong, notes that Gold and Silver have rebounded due to dip-buying interest as liquidation pressures eased. However, sentiment remains cautious, and the report anticipates consolidation rather than a trend reversal.
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Wed, Feb 4
Refiner Phillips 66 beats fourth-quarter profit estimates
Feb 4 (Reuters) - Refiner Phillips 66 PSX.N beat Wall Street estimates for fourth-quarter profit on Wednesday, as a rebound in U.S. refining margins lifted earnings after a prolonged slump in 2024.The company reported an adjusted profit of $2.47 per share for the three months ended December 31, comp...Reuters
Wed, Feb 4
India says will diversify energy supply after deal with US on Russia oil
By Shivangi Acharya NEW DELHI, Feb 4 (Reuters) - India aims to diversify its energy sources amid changing global circumstances, the country's trade minister said on Wednesday, two days after the U.S. slashed tariffs on Indian goods in exchange for New Delhi halting Russian oil purchases.U.S....Reuters
Wed, Feb 4
Azenta Q1 revenue beats analyst expectations, announces buyback
OverviewLife sciences solutions provider's fiscal Q1 revenue rose 1%, beating analyst expectationsAdjusted EPS for fiscal Q1 missed analyst expectationsCompany authorized $250 mln share repurchase program through 2028OutlookAzenta expects full-year 2026 organic revenue growth of 3% to 5%Company ...Reuters
Wed, Feb 4
GCL says Musk's delegation visited company, Chinese state media reports
BEIJING, Feb 4 (Reuters) - Chinese solar panel maker GCL Group said a delegation from companies led by Elon Musk visited on Wednesday, Chinese state media outlet Securities Times reported.It came as Chinese local media reported that teams sent by Musk visited several Chinese solar firms days after h...Reuters
Wed, Feb 4
Gold Price Forecast: XAU/USD holds above $5,000 with US employment in focus
Gold (XAU/USD) is trading higher for the second consecutive day on Wednesday, standing above the $5,000 psychological level, trading at $ 5,050 at the time of writing, with markets calm ahead of the release of the US ADP Employment Change Report, due later on Wednesday.Fxstreet
Wed, Feb 4
FACTBOX-Morgan Stanley raises near-term Brent forecasts
Feb 4 (Reuters) - Morgan Stanley has raised its near-term Brent forecasts, saying a geopolitical risk premium is likely to persist, but still expects prices below $60 per barrel later this year, it said in a note dated Tuesday.The bank raised its Brent forecast for the first quarter of 2026 to $62.5...Reuters
Wed, Feb 4
Ivanhoe eyes US market for Congo zinc under Project Vault
Gecamines and Mercuria to market Kipushi's zinc to US Project Vault aims to secure strategic metals for USKipushi mine to produce 240,000–290,000 metric tons of concentrate in 2026 KINSHASA, Feb 4 (Reuters) - Ivanhoe Mines IVN.TO is in advanced talks with Congo’s state miner Gecamines and Swi...Reuters
Wed, Feb 4
