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Bessent says Trump's comment about suing his Fed chair nominee was a joke
WASHINGTON, Feb 6 (Reuters) - U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Friday stressed that President Donald Trump was joking when he said over the weekend that he could sue Kevin Warsh, his nominee to lead the Federal Reserve, if he doesn't lower interest rates.Bessent, who had been asked about...Reuters
Fri, Feb 6
ANALYSIS-Hims' $49 weight-loss pill rattles investor case for cash-pay obesity market
Hims launches compounded pill at prices as low as $49 per monthAnalysts cite questions on efficacy, legality of pillHims' move shifts focus from Novo's strong Wegovy pill launchBroader obesity market whipsawed as pricing pressure risesBy Maggie Fick and Bhanvi Satija LONDON, Feb 6 (Reuter...Reuters
Fri, Feb 6
Measles cases in South Carolina rise by 44 to 920, state health department says
Feb 6 (Reuters) - South Carolina reported a surge to 920 measles cases on Friday, state health data showed, including 44 additional infections since Tuesday, as officials warned the widening outbreak could last weeks or months amid lagging vaccine uptake.The outbreak, which began in October, has bee...Reuters
Fri, Feb 6
Ameren Corporation Increases Quarterly Cash Dividend To 75 Cents Per Share
Feb 6 (Reuters) - Ameren Corp AEE.N:AMEREN CORPORATION INCREASES QUARTERLY CASH DIVIDEND BY 5.6 PERCENT, MARKING 13 CONSECUTIVE YEARS OF GROWTHAMEREN CORP - DECLARES QUARTERLY CASH DIVIDEND OF 75 CENTS PER SHAREReuters
Fri, Feb 6
US appeals court rejects challenge to Trump's efforts to ban DEI
By Nate Raymond Feb 6 (Reuters) - A federal appeals court on Friday rejected a challenge to a move by President Donald Trump's administration to ban diversity, equity and inclusion programs at federal agencies and businesses with government contracts.A three-judge panel of the Richmond, Virgi...Reuters
Fri, Feb 6
TXNM Energy Says Texas Commission Approves TXNM Energy Acquisition By Blackstone Infrastructure
Feb 6 (Reuters) - TXNM Energy Inc TXNM.N:TEXAS COMMISSION APPROVES TXNM ENERGY ACQUISITION BY BLACKSTONE INFRASTRUCTURETXNM ENERGY INC - TERMS OF THE SETTLEMENT INCLUDE $45 MILLION IN RATE CREDITS AND GOVERNANCE INCLUDED IN SETTLEMENTReuters
Fri, Feb 6
Measles cases in South Carolina rise by 44 to 920, state health department says
Feb 6 (Reuters) - South Carolina reported a surge to 920 measles cases on Friday, state health data showed, including 44 additional infections since Tuesday, as officials warned the widening outbreak could last weeks or months amid lagging vaccine uptake.Reuters
Fri, Feb 6
Virtus Investment Partners slides after Q4 results
Shares of investment management firm Virtus Investment Partners VRTS.N fall $4.43% to $144.28Co posts revenue of $208 million in the three months ended December 31, compared with $234 million, a year earlierReports Q4 adj EPS of $6.50 in the three months ended December 31, compared with adj EPS $7.5...Reuters
Fri, Feb 6
US House lawmakers vow to address 2025 fatal mid-air collision
WASHINGTON, Feb 6 (Reuters) - A bipartisan group of U.S. House lawmakers said they plan to introduce legislation to address a series of safety recommendations after a January 2025 mid-air collision between an American Airlines AAL.O passenger jet and Army helicopter killed 67.The top Republicans and...Reuters
Fri, Feb 6
DIARY-Mexico corporate earnings week ahead
Feb 6 (Reuters) - Diary of Mexico (.MXX) corporate earnings for the week aheadMEXICO EARNINGS Start DateStart Time(GMT)RICCompany NameEvent Name10-Feb-2026AMCBOLSAA.MXBolsa Mexicana de Valores SAB de CVQ4 2025 Bolsa Mexicana de Valores SAB de CV Earnings Release All times are listed in AMC ...Reuters
Fri, Feb 6
India rejects any allegations of involvement in Pakistan bombing, foreign ministry says
Feb 6 (Reuters) - India said it rejected "any and every" allegation of involvement in a bombing at a mosque in Islamabad on Friday, that killed at least 31 people, saying such claims were baseless and pointless. "The bombing at an Islamabad mosque earlier today is condemnable and India c...Reuters
Fri, Feb 6
Luigi Mangione faces June 8 trial in state case over CEO killing
Mangione accused of killing UnitedHealth's health insurance CEOHe already faces October federal trialMagione tells court the two trials equal double jeopardyBy Jack Queen NEW YORK, Feb 6 (Reuters) - Luigi Mangione will face trial on June 8 accused of gunning down a health insurance ex...Reuters
Fri, Feb 6
Jennifer Garner's Once Upon a Farm valued at $845 million in NYSE debut
Feb 6 (Reuters) - Once Upon a Farm OFRM.N, the children's organic food company co-founded by actor Jennifer Garner, fetched an $844.9 million valuation as its shares opened 16.7% above the offer price in its New York Stock Exchange debut on Friday.Reuters
Fri, Feb 6
Olympics-Ice hockey-Italy's 'family' team hungry for more after breakthrough win, says coach
Italy's women ice hockey team wins first Olympic game since 2006Bouchard credits team spirit and Canadian training camp for successItaly aim to continue winning streak, face Sweden nextBy Trevor Stynes MILAN, Feb 6 (Reuters) - The Italian women's ice hockey team earned a famous win at th...Reuters
Fri, Feb 6
