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India's top court questions WhatsApp policy of sharing user data with Meta entities
By Arpan Chaturvedi NEW DELHI, Feb 3 (Reuters) - India's top court on Tuesday warned it could reimpose a ban on Meta-owned META.O WhatsApp's data sharing with other group entities, saying the messaging app's privacy policy misled users, two lawyers present in court said.WhatsApp has ...Reuters
Tue, Feb 3
Merck forecasts 2026 sales below estimates on patent losses
Expects 2026 sales $65.5 bln-$67 bln; analysts estimating $67.6 blnQ4 sales were $16.4 bln, with Keytruda contributing $8.37 blnCEO Davis says still on the lookout for dealsBy Michael ErmanFeb 3 (Reuters) - Merck & Co MRK.N on Tuesday forecast 2026 sales and profits below Wall Street estimates a...Reuters
Tue, Feb 3
Hongkong Land launches $6.4 billion Singapore commercial property fund
QIA, APG among founding investorsTargets S$15 billion gross asset value within five yearsNew investors potentially join as early as H2 of 2026By Yantoultra Ngui SINGAPORE, Feb 3 (Reuters) - Hongkong Land Holdings HKLD.SI said on Tuesday it had launched its first private real estate fund, seeded w...Reuters
Tue, Feb 3
Poland to probe possible links between Epstein and Russia, Tusk says
WARSAW, Feb 3 (Reuters) - Poland will launch an investigation into any potential Polish fallout from the actions of the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and into possible Russian involvement in his actions, Prime Minister Donald Tusk said on Tuesday.Reuters
Tue, Feb 3
Sweden and Denmark to jointly buy air defence systems for Ukraine
STOCKHOLM, Feb 3 (Reuters) - Sweden and Denmark will jointly procure and supply Ukraine with air defence systems worth 2.6 billion Swedish crowns ($290 million) to help it ward off Russian attacks, the countries' defence ministers said on Tuesday.Sweden will fund 2.1 billion crowns of the purcha...Reuters
Tue, Feb 3
CorVel Q3 revenue rises on AI initiatives
OverviewHealthcare solutions provider's fiscal Q3 revenue rose 3% yr/yrDiluted EPS for fiscal Q3 increased 2% yr/yrCompany repurchased $13.4 mln of common stock during the quarterOutlookCompany is leveraging AI to enhance efficiency and outcomes in operationsCorVel is integrating recent acquisit...Reuters
Tue, Feb 3
Virgin Media O2 owners in talks to buy UK broadband rival Netomnia, sources say
By Paul Sandle and Amy-Jo Crowley LONDON, Feb 3 (Reuters) - Virgin Media O2’s owners are in advanced talks to buy UK-based Netomnia, two people familiar with the matter said, in a step towards expected consolidation of UK altnet providers.Telefonica TEF.MC and Liberty Global LBTYA.O have teamed u...Reuters
Tue, Feb 3
WHO says first five patients evacuated via Gaza's Rafah crossing
GENEVA, Feb 3 (Reuters) - A World Health Organization official said on Tuesday that the first five patients were transferred through Gaza's Rafah crossing with Egypt, which reopened on Monday."On the second of February, WHO and partners supported the medical evacuation of five patients and s...Reuters
Tue, Feb 3
Norway parliament supports monarchy despite scandals
OSLO, Feb 3 (Reuters) - Norway's parliament on Tuesday voted overwhelmingly in favour of maintaining the country's monarchy, rejecting a proposed change to a republic, despite recent turmoil in the king's family and an opinion poll showing a dip in popular support for the royals.In the l...Reuters
Tue, Feb 3
Amneal Pharma Says On Feb 2nd, Co Enters Amendment No. 2 To Term Loan Credit Agreement - SEC Filing
Feb 3 (Reuters) - Amneal Pharmaceuticals Inc AMRX.O:AMNEAL PHARMA - ON FEB 2ND, CO ENTERS AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO TERM LOAN CREDIT AGREEMENT - SEC FILINGAMNEAL PHARMA: CONSENTING LENDERS CONVERTED EXISTING TERM LOANS INTO NEW TERM LOANS WITH AN AMOUNT OF $1.96 BILLION-SEC FILINGAMNEAL PHARMA: INCURRED NE...Reuters
Tue, Feb 3
Atkore Q1 net sales slightly beat analyst expectations
OverviewElectrical products maker's fiscal Q1 net sales slightly beat analyst expectationsAdjusted EBITDA for fiscal Q1 decreased, primarily due to lower gross profitCompany divested Tectron mechanical tube product line to focus on core portfolioOutlookCompany maintains fiscal year 2026 Adjusted...Reuters
Tue, Feb 3
Ingredion Q4 adjusted EPS misses analyst expectations
OverviewIngredient solutions provider's Q4 adjusted EPS missed analyst expectationsFull-year 2025 net sales fell 3% due to lower volumes and price mixTexture & Healthful Solutions segment saw 4% sales volume growth in Q4OutlookIngredion expects full-year 2026 EPS between $11.00 and $11.80Com...Reuters
Tue, Feb 3
ADM Q4 revenue misses expectations, adjusted EPS beats
OverviewAgricultural supply chain manager's Q4 revenue missed analyst expectationsAdjusted EPS for Q4 beat analyst expectationsCompany announced increase in quarterly dividend, marking 53 years of growthOutlookADM expects 2026 adjusted EPS of $3.60 to $4.25Company projects 2026 capital expenditu...Reuters
Tue, Feb 3
PepsiCo Q4 core EPS beats expectations, revenue up 5.6%
OverviewBeverage and snack giant's Q4 core EPS beat analyst expectationsQ4 net revenue rose 5.6%, driven by strong operating margin expansionCompany announced a 4% annual dividend increase, 54th consecutive yearly riseOutlookPepsiCo affirms fiscal 2026 financial guidance provided in DecemberComp...Reuters
Tue, Feb 3
Enterprise Products Q4 revenue beats analyst expectations on record volumes
OverviewMidstream energy provider's Q4 revenue beat analyst expectationsAdjusted EBITDA for Q4 beat analyst expectationsCompany repurchased $50 mln of common units in Q4OutlookEnterprise expects organic growth capital investments of $1.9 bln to $2.3 bln in 2026Company forecasts strong natural ga...Reuters
Tue, Feb 3
WTW Q4 revenue falls 3% but beats estimates
OverviewAdvisory firm's Q4 revenue fell 3% yr/yr but beat analyst expectationsAdjusted EPS for Q4 was $8.12, beating analyst expectationsCompany repurchased $350 mln in shares during the quarterOutlookWTW expects 2026 adjusted operating margin expansion in R&B and HWC segmentsCompany plans s...Reuters
Tue, Feb 3
Gartner Q4 revenue up 2%, beats analyst expectations
OverviewBusiness insights provider's Q4 revenue rose 2%, beating analyst expectationsAdjusted EPS for Q4 beat analyst expectationsCompany increased share repurchase authorization by $500 mln in January 2026OutlookGartner expects contract value to accelerate throughout 2026Company increased share...Reuters
Tue, Feb 3
Cayman's Patria Q4 EPS beats estimates, FRE up 17%
OverviewAlternative asset manager's Q4 adjusted EPS beat analyst expectationsFee Related Earnings for Q4 rose 17% yr/yrCompany announced acquisitions to expand capabilities in key asset classesOutlookPatria expects to exceed three-year fundraising and FRE objectives set in December 2024Company s...Reuters
Tue, Feb 3
PRESS DIGEST-Canada - February 3
Feb 3 (Reuters) - The following are the top stories from selected Canadian newspapers. Reuters has not verified these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy.THE GLOBE AND MAILFormer liberal cabinet minister Bill Blair has resigned as a member of Parliament and will become Canada's next hi...Reuters
Tue, Feb 3
FACTBOX-From Australia to Europe, countries move to curb children's social media access
Feb 3(Reuters) - Australia in December became the world's first country to ban social media for children under 16, blocking them from platforms including TikTok, Alphabet's GOOGL.O YouTube and Meta's META.O Instagram and Facebook.The ban comes on mounting concerns over the impact of soci...Reuters
Tue, Feb 3
