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EV maker Polestar secures $400 million equity funding
Feb 2 (Reuters) - Electric vehicle maker Polestar PSNY.O said on Monday it has secured a $400 million equity investment from Feathertop Funding Limited, a special purpose entity consolidated by Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation and Standard Chartered Bank.This follows an equity investment worth $3...Reuters
Mon, Feb 2
Russia does not want a global conflict, Medvedev says
Medvedev says Russia is 'not crazy'Medvedev says claims of a Russian threat to Greenland are falseMedvedev By Guy Faulconbridge MOSCOW, Feb 2 (Reuters) - Dmitry Medvedev, a senior Kremlin security official, said in remarks released for publication on Monday that the world was getting very...Reuters
Mon, Feb 2
Supply snags, political turmoil undercut aviation growth
Major gathering of aviation leaders on eve of Singapore AirshowOfficials warn of supply shortages, geopolitical pressuresUS President Trump's comments on aircraft certification last week raised alarmBy Julie Zhu, Tim Hepher and Joe Brock SINGAPORE, Feb 2 (Reuters) - Aviation leaders tackled b...Reuters
Mon, Feb 2
EV maker Polestar secures $400 million equity funding
Feb 2 (Reuters) - Electric vehicle maker Polestar PSNY.O said on Monday it has secured a $400 million equity investment from Feathertop Funding Limited, a special purpose entity consolidated by Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation and Standard Chartered Bank.Reuters
Mon, Feb 2
Rural Thai voters shift old loyalties, testing Pheu Thai's populist machine
Thailand to go to the polls on February 8Ex-PM and main backer of Pheu Thai party now in jailPheu Thai weakening churning vote-rich farm beltVoters says choosing candidates, instead of party loyaltyBy Panu Wongcha-um UBON RATCHATHANI, Thailand, Feb 2 (Reuters) - Rubber farmer Pinittaya Boonlieng ...Reuters
Mon, Feb 2
Polestar Announces Equity Financing Of USD 400 Million
Feb 2 (Reuters) - Polestar Automotive Holding UK PLC PSNY.O:POLESTAR ANNOUNCES EQUITY FINANCING OF USD 400 MILLIONPOLESTAR: FOLLOWING CLOSING OF TRANSACTION WITH SUMITOMO MITSUI & STANDARD CHARTERED, NEITHER WILL OWN MORE THAN 10% OF CO'S EQUITYReuters
Mon, Feb 2
Sanofi's genetic disorder drug shows mixed results in late-stage trials
Experimental drug venglustat helps improve neurological symptoms for Gaucher disease patientsDrug fails on key goal in Fabry disease trial Sanofi plans to discuss data, next steps with regulatory authorities By Bhanvi SatijaLONDON, Feb 2 (Reuters) - French drugmaker Sanofi SASY.PA said on Monday tha...Reuters
Mon, Feb 2
Fernandez overwhelmingly wins Costa Rica presidency as populist project secures new term
Fernandez leads with 48.51% of votes, Ramos follows with 33.32%Fernandez's party projected to gain majority in CongressConcerns over rising crime influence voter sentimentBy Alexander Villegas and Alvaro Murillo SAN JOSE, Feb 1 (Reuters) - Right-wing populist Laura Fernandez won a commanding ...Reuters
Mon, Feb 2
Peoples Financial Q4 net income falls on securities loss
OverviewBank holding company's Q4 net income fell due to strategic securities portfolio repositioningAdjusted EPS and net income for Q4 missed analyst expectationsNet interest margin improved to 3.6% for Q4 2025OutlookPeoples expects to recover after-tax loss from securities sale within 10 month...Reuters
Mon, Feb 2
REFILE-Japan's top business lobby invites activist fund Elliott for governance talks
Keidanren invites Elliott's Japan portfolio manager for talksElliott's targets belong to the business groupingSome members concerned over shareholders' short-term focusBy Makiko Yamazaki TOKYO, Feb 2 (Reuters) - Japan's biggest business lobby, Keidanren, has invited activist inves...Reuters
Mon, Feb 2
BREAKINGVIEWS-Insurers’ special sauce is losing its punch
By Jonathan GuilfordNEW YORK, Feb 2 (Reuters Breakingviews) - Insurers’ special sauce is losing some of its punch. Collateralized loan obligations, the funds that buy risky debt and slice it up into safer IOUs, are the $1.4 trillion engine powering the U.S. corporate credit market. Annuity peddlers...Reuters
Mon, Feb 2
Russia does not want a global conflict but the world seems very dangerous, Medvedev says
MOSCOW, Feb 2 (Reuters) - Dmitry Medvedev, deputy chairman of Russia's Security Council, said that the world was getting very dangerous but that Russia did not want to be dragged into a global conflict."The situation is very dangerous," Medvedev told Reuters, TASS and the WarGonzo Russia...Reuters
Mon, Feb 2
Medvedev says Western claims of a Russian or Chinese threat to Greenland are false 'horror stories'
MOSCOW, Feb 2 (Reuters) - Dmitry Medvedev, deputy chairman of Russia's Security Council, said that Western claims of a Russian or Chinese threat to Greenland were false "horror stories" made up by Western leaders to justify their own behaviour."This so called threat from Russia and t...Reuters
Mon, Feb 2
FACTBOX-Grammys 2026: Winners at Sunday's televised ceremony
Feb 1 (Reuters) - The 68th Grammy Awards, the highest honors in the music industry, were handed out at a ceremony on Sunday, broadcast on CBS and hosted by Trevor Noah. Here are the winners of the biggest awards: ALBUM OF THE YEAR "DeBi TiRAR MaS FOtoS," Bad Bunny RECORD OF...Reuters
Mon, Feb 2
Bad Bunny says 'ICE out' during Grammy awards acceptance speech
Bad Bunny criticizes U.S. immigration policiesBillie Eilish and others echo anti-ICE sentiments Protesters across U.S. demand ICE withdrawal after shootingsBy Danielle BroadwayLOS ANGELES, Feb 1 (Reuters) - Puerto Rican rapper Bad Bunny used his first televised acceptance speech at the 2026 Grammy a...Reuters
Mon, Feb 2
Nine Energy Service Takes Action To Strengthen Capital Structure And Position Company For Future Growth
Feb 1 (Reuters) - Nine Energy Service Inc NINE.N:NINE ENERGY SERVICE TAKES ACTION TO STRENGTHEN CAPITAL STRUCTURE AND POSITION COMPANY FOR FUTURE GROWTHNINE ENERGY SERVICE INC - FILES PREPACKAGED CHAPTER 11 CASENINE ENERGY SERVICE INC - RECEIVES COMMITMENT FOR $125 MILLIONNINE ENERGY SERVICE INC - E...Reuters
Mon, Feb 2
NFL-Patriots, Seahawks arrive in San Jose ahead of Super Bowl showdown
SAN JOSE, California, Feb 1 (Reuters) - The New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks arrived in San Jose, California, on Sunday to begin weeklong preparations for Super Bowl LX in nearby Santa Clara.The Patriots touched down first, with players and coaches exiting their plane to partly sunny skies....Reuters
Mon, Feb 2
Venezuela releases 30 prisoners including activists, says rights group
Rights group reports over 300 releases since JanuaryAmong those released on Sunday was activist Javier TarazonaGovernment denies holding political prisoners Feb 1 (Reuters) - More than 30 people in Venezuela considered to be "political prisoners" were released on Sunday, legal rights ...Reuters
Mon, Feb 2
Olivia Dean takes home best new artist Grammy
Dean's album 'The Art of Loving' topped UK charts in 2025All eight best new artist nominees performed in a medleyBy Danielle BroadwayLOS ANGELES, Feb 1 (Reuters) - Olivia Dean capped her rapid ascent from London busker to breakout global star on Sunday by winning the 2026 Grammy for best...Reuters
Mon, Feb 2
