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Iran prepared for talks with US, but has to be 'fair and equitable, foreign minister says
Jan 30 (Reuters) - Iran is prepared for the resumption of talks with the United States, but negotiations should be "fair and equitable", Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said on Friday in a press conference with his Turkish counterpart.Araqchi, who described his talks with Hakan Fid...Reuters
Fri, Jan 30
Regeneron Pharma Q4 adjusted EPS beats estimates on demand for Dupixent, EYLEA
OverviewBiotechnology firm's Q4 revenue rose 3%, beating analyst expectationsAdjusted EPS for Q4 beat analyst expectationsCompany announced FDA approvals for EYLEA HD and LibtayoOutlookRegeneron expects 2026 GAAP R&D expenses between $6.45 bln and $6.68 blnCompany anticipates FDA decision on...Reuters
Fri, Jan 30
Turkey says it closely reviewing integration deal between Syrian government, Kurds
ISTANBUL, Jan 30 (Reuters) - Turkey is closely reviewing an integration agreement reached between the Syrian government and Kurdish-led forces, Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said on Friday."We are closely examining the integration agreement; genuine integration is in Syria's interest, and the...Reuters
Fri, Jan 30
WHO says Nipah virus risk low in India with no sign of spread
GENEVA, Jan 30 (Reuters) - A World Health Organization official said on Friday that the risk of the spread of the Nipah virus is low, saying that none of the over 190 contacts of the two people infected in India had tested positive or developed symptoms of the disease.Hong Kong, Malaysia, Singapore,...Reuters
Fri, Jan 30
Energy firm ExxonMobil beats Q4 revenue expectations
OverviewOil and gas giant's Q4 revenue beat analyst expectationsEPS for Q4 was $1.53Company achieved $15.1 bln in cumulative structural cost savings since 2019OutlookExxonMobil plans to repurchase $20 bln of shares through 2026Company expects cash capital expenditures of $27-$29 bln in 2026Exxon...Reuters
Fri, Jan 30
LyondellBasell reports lower Q4 revenue
OverviewChemical producer's Q4 revenue declined amid challenging market conditionsAdjusted EPS for Q4 missed analyst expectationsCompany exceeded 2025 Cash Improvement Plan target by $200 mlnOutlookLyondellBasell plans to operate Olefins & Polyolefins Americas assets at 85% in Q1Company incr...Reuters
Fri, Jan 30
Verizon Q4 adjusted EPS beats expectations on Frontier acquisition
OverviewTelecom giant's Q4 adjusted EPS beat analyst expectationsCompany's Q4 total operating revenue was $36.4 blnVerizon completed Frontier acquisition, expanding fiber access to over 30 mln locationsOutlookVerizon expects total retail postpaid phone net additions of 750,000 to 1.0 mln in ...Reuters
Fri, Jan 30
Aon Q4 revenue misses estimates, EPS beats
OverviewIreland-based risk management firm's Q4 revenue rose 4%, missing analyst expectationsAdjusted EPS for Q4 beat analyst expectationsCompany paid down $1.9 bln in debt in 2025OutlookAon expects mid-single-digit or greater organic revenue growth in 2026Company anticipates 70 to 80 basis poin...Reuters
Fri, Jan 30
Stellantis to match in 2026 the 7 bln euros spent on Italian suppliers in 2025, exec says
Jan 30 (Reuters) - Stellantis, Europe Chief Emanuele Cappellano tells automotive summit with Italy Industry minister:STELLANTIS EUROPE CHIEF: COMMITTED TO REPLICATE IN 2026 PURCHASES FROM ITALIAN SUPPLIERS WORTH 7 BILLION EUROSReuters
Fri, Jan 30
EXPLAINER-How does Iran's system of power work?
Jan 30 (Reuters) - The United States is considering new military strikes against the Islamic Republic of Iran over its deadly suppression of protests this month.The complexities of Iran's ruling system, the ideological nature of its support base, and the power of its Revolutionary Guards make i...Reuters
Fri, Jan 30
Insurance broker Aon profit jumps on risk management strength
Jan 30 (Reuters) - Insurance broker Aon AON.N reported a jump in fourth-quarter adjusted profit on Friday on the back of robust demand for its risk management offerings.Global insurance spending has remained resilient as individuals and businesses prioritize coverage in a complex environment to miti...Reuters
Fri, Jan 30
Chevron Corp Expects Q1 Downtime To Be Between 185,000 And 225,000 Barrels Of Oil Equivalent Per Day
Jan 30 (Reuters) - Chevron Corp CVX.N:CHEVRON: Q1 DOWNTIME EXPECTED TO BE BETWEEN 185,000 AND 225,000 BARRELS OF OIL EQUIVALENT PER DAY - PRESENTATIONCHEVRON CORP - SEES Q1 DOWNSTREAM TURNAROUNDS $-275 MILLION - $-325MLNCHEVRON CORP OUTLOOK Q1 SHARE REPURCHASES $2.5B - $3BCHEVRON: SEE POTENTIAL TO ...Reuters
Fri, Jan 30
Verizon forecasts upbeat annual profit as wireless subscriber growth hits six-year high
Jan 30 (Reuters) - Verizon forecast annual profit and free cash flow above market expectations on Friday, as aggressive promotions during peak holiday period helped the U.S. carrier post its highest quarterly wireless subscriber additions in six years.In the fourth quarter, telecom operators often r...Reuters
Fri, Jan 30
Exxon beats Wall Street targets for Q4 profit with help from lower-cost oil production
Exxon Mobil reports Q4 adjusted EPS $1.71 vs estimate of $1.68Exxon achieves highest annual upstream production in 40+ yearsExxon plans $20 billion share buyback through 2026By Sheila Dang HOUSTON, Jan 30 (Reuters) - Exxon Mobil XOM.N beat Wall Street targets in fourth-quarter earnings reported o...Reuters
Fri, Jan 30
Turkey's Fidan calls on U.S., Iran to come to negotiating table
ISTANBUL, Jan 30 (Reuters) - Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said on Friday that Turkey was calling on the United States and Iran to come to the negotiating table to resolve issues between them, reiterating that Ankara opposes foreign intervention in Iran.At a joint press conference with his Iranian co...Reuters
Fri, Jan 30
CORRECTED-Sweden's Midsona Q4 sales fall 2.9% on Spain fire impact
OverviewSweden health brand developer's Q4 net sales declined 2.9% due to fire impactCompany achieved 0.7% organic sales growth, driven by own consumer brandsCompany announced restructuring to reduce costs by SEK 20 mln annuallyOutlookMidsona expects annual cost savings of SEK 20 mln from restru...Reuters
Fri, Jan 30
Oil and gas firm Chevron beats Q4 adjusted EPS estimates, dividend up 4%
OverviewEnergy giant's Q4 adjusted EPS beat analyst expectationsChevron's Q4 cash flow from operations rose to $10.8 blnCompany announced 4% increase in quarterly dividendOutlookChevron plans to increase annual dividend payout per share for the 39th consecutive yearCompany aims to reduce str...Reuters
Fri, Jan 30
Stellantis to hike Italy output this year thanks to new models, Europe chief says
MILAN, Jan 30 (Reuters) - Stellantis STLAM.MI expects to increase its output in Italy this year thanks to new models, a top executive said, as the car maker works to meet commitments with the Rome government to step up investments.Stellantis Europe head Emanuele Cappellano outlined the company's...Reuters
Fri, Jan 30
