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Olympics-Alpine skiing-American Cochran-Siegle channels Miller's 2005 heroics in bid for gold
By Martyn HermanBORMIO, Italy, Feb 5 (Reuters) - American Ryan Cochran-Siegle says he will watch re-runs of compatriot Bode Miller's 2005 world championships heroics down the Stelvio for inspiration as he prepares for Saturday's Olympic men's downhill on the iconic Italian slope.Miller b...Reuters
Thu, Feb 5
Iran's foreign minister heads to Muscat for nuclear talks with US
Feb 5 (Reuters) - Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi has departed for the Omani capital Muscat at the head of a diplomatic delegation for nuclear talks with the U.S. due to be held on Friday, the Iranian Foreign Ministry's spokesperson said. The U.S. and Iran have agreed to hold talks in ...Reuters
Thu, Feb 5
Trump: US, Russia should have 'new, improved' nuclear treaty
WASHINGTON, Feb 5 (Reuters) - The United States should have "a new, improved, and modernized Treaty" with Russia rather than extend the New START treaty, U.S. President Donald Trump said in a social media post on Thursday, the day the nuclear arms control pact expired.Reuters
Thu, Feb 5
Starlink fuels SpaceX growth with potential phone, more internet services
SpaceX plans Starlink phone, direct-to-device internetStarlink drives SpaceX revenue, accounting for 50%-80%Stargaze to monitor satellite traffic in Earth's lower orbitsBy Joey Roulette WASHINGTON, Feb 5 (Reuters) - With a SpaceX IPO expected this year, the company has plans for its revenue-g...Reuters
Thu, Feb 5
US House panel issues subpoena to Coupang as part of probe
Feb 5 (Reuters) - The House Judiciary Committee on Thursday issued a subpoena to Coupang CPNG.N as part of its ongoing probe into alleged discrimination against U.S. companies, seeking communications between the e-commerce firm and the South Korean government.The panel also called on the company to ...Reuters
Thu, Feb 5
CANADA RESEARCH ROUNDUP-Autocanada, Cardinal Energy, IGM Financial
Feb 5 (Reuters) - Securities analysts revised their ratings and price targets on several Canadian companies, including Autocanada, Cardinal Energy and IGM Financial, on Thursday. HIGHLIGHTS Autocanada Inc ACQ.TO: CIBC raises target price to C$34 from C$30 Cardinal Energy Ltd (Alberta) CJ.TO: C...Reuters
Thu, Feb 5
Olympics-Speed skating-Manganello brings calm confidence into Milan in Games swansong
By Pearl Josephine NazareMILAN, Feb 5 (Reuters) - American Mia Manganello said on Thursday she feels like a completely different skater heading into the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics, having shed the self-doubt that once held her back and embraced a calm confidence she lacked four years ago.The 36-...Reuters
Thu, Feb 5
Ares CEO Arougheti downplays fears of AI disrupting software businesses
CEO Arougheti sees no change to earnings growth outlook from AI risksSoftware represents 6% of Ares' total assetsArougheti sees strong fundraising ahead Ares AUM crosses $600-billion markBy Arasu Kannagi Basil Feb 5 (Reuters) - Ares Management ARES.N CEO Michael Arougheti shrugged off concern...Reuters
Thu, Feb 5
Iran's Araqchi departs to Muscat for nuclear talks with US, foreign ministry spokesperson says
Feb 5 (Reuters) - Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi departed for the Omani capital Muscat to hold nuclear talks with the U.S. on Friday, the Iranian foreign ministry's spokesperson said on Thursday. Iran will engage in the talks "with authority and with the aim of reaching a fair, mu...Reuters
Thu, Feb 5
Bank of Canada governor welcomes nomination of Warsh as Fed chair
OTTAWA, Feb 5 (Reuters) - Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem on Thursday welcomed the nomination of Kevin Warsh as chair of the U.S. Federal Reserve, saying he had a deep knowledge of financial markets and the international monetary system."I'm looking forward to working with Kevin," h...Reuters
Thu, Feb 5
UK's Starmer and Trump agree on importance of Diego Garcia base deal
LONDON, Feb 5 - British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and U.S. President Donald Trump agreed in a phone call on Thursday on the importance of a deal to secure the joint UK–U.S. base on Diego Garcia, saying it remains vital to shared security interests, a Downing Street spokesperson said.Britain and Un...Reuters
Thu, Feb 5
Bill Nye to receive lifetime achievement award at children’s & family Emmy awards
By Danielle BroadwayLOS ANGELES, Feb 5 (Reuters) - Bill Nye, the pop culture science educator, will be awarded a lifetime achievement award at the 4th annual Children’s & Family Emmy Awards, the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) announced on Thursday in a press release.T...Reuters
Thu, Feb 5
Olympics-Ice hockey-US power past Czech defence in Milano Cortina opener
By Amy Tennery and Trevor Stynes MILAN, Feb 5 (Reuters) - The United States' top-ranked women's ice hockey team got a winning start to their Milano Cortina Olympic campaign with U.S. Vice President JD Vance looking on, as they overwhelmed the Czech Republic defence 5-1 at Milano Rho aren...Reuters
Thu, Feb 5
Retailers double down on ad spend, price hikes to shake off tariff blues
By Juveria Tabassum Feb 5 (Reuters) - From increased ad spend, Wimbledon tie-ups to price hikes, U.S. retailers like Estee Lauder and Ralph Lauren are pulling out all stops to corner a slice of a market increasingly split along income lines as they try to shake off tariff pressure.Consumer-facing...Reuters
Thu, Feb 5
REFILE-FOCUS-American's Chicago showdown with United Airlines becomes key test of turnaround promise
American pushes to regain ground at O'Hare as United's advantage loomsDeutsche Bank estimates United's Chicago revenue is roughly double American'sSummer capacity surge heightens risk of a fare war and margin pressureCEO Isom faces rising labor scrutiny amid weak profits and recent d...Reuters
Thu, Feb 5
Mexico arrests mayor of Tequila for extorting distillers in alleged cartel scheme
MEXICO CITY, Feb 5 (Reuters) - Mexican authorities on Thursday arrested the mayor of the municipality of Tequila, birthplace of the agave spirit, for allegedly extorting major distillers in collusion with the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG).The case exposed the dangers firms face when operating...Reuters
Thu, Feb 5
Merck veteran Perlmutter-led Eikon Therapeutics valued at $860 million in Nasdaq debut
By Atharva Singh and Arasu Kannagi Basil Feb 5 (Reuters) - Drug developer Eikon Therapeutics EIKN.O, headed by Merck veteran Roger Perlmutter, was valued at about $860.3 million after its shares opened 5.3% below their offer price in their Nasdaq debut on Thursday.The Millbrae, California-based c...Reuters
Thu, Feb 5
