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RPT-BREAKINGVIEWS-AI apocalypse trade has a buggy logic
By Pranav Kiran TORONTO, Feb 4 (Reuters Breakingviews) - Fears of an artificial intelligence-led corporate apocalypse are causing market hallucinations. Large language model (LLM) developer Anthropic recently launched new tools that promise to automate tasks ranging from sales to legal and finan...Reuters
Thu, Feb 5
Machado says Venezuelan elections could happen this year, Politico reports
WASHINGTON, Feb 5 (Reuters) - Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado said she believed elections could be held in her country later this year, speaking to Politico in an interview released on Thursday. "We believe that a real transferring process with manual voting … could be done ...Reuters
Thu, Feb 5
Utility WEC Energy tops Q4 profit estimates as electricity, gas sales rise
Feb 5 (Reuters) - WEC Energy Group Inc WEC.N on Thursday reported a fourth-quarter profit that beat Wall Street estimates, driven by an uptick in residential and commercial sales as the utility sector continued to benefit from steady power demand.U.S. utilities have been supported by steady electric...Reuters
Thu, Feb 5
Olympics-Short Track-Santos-Griswold seeks redemption after Beijing disappointment
By Francesca LandiniMILAN, Feb 5 (Reuters) - U.S. short track speed skater Kristen Santos-Griswold is ready for the Milano Cortina Olympics after working hard to recover mentally from a disappointing finish at the Beijing Games four years ago when she fell after a collision and came fourth. The Conn...Reuters
Thu, Feb 5
US, Russia close in on deal to extend New START nuclear arms treaty, Axios reports
Feb 5 (Reuters) - The United States and Russia are closing in on a deal to observe the New START nuclear arms control treaty beyond its expiration on Thursday, Axios reported, citing three sources familiar with the talks.Reuters
Thu, Feb 5
Morning News Call - Canada, February 5
To access a PDF version of this newsletter, please click hereYou can read Morning News Call Canada via TOPNEWS Canada page.If you would like to receive this newsletter through your email, please register at:https://solutions.lseg.com/MorningNewsCallEN-subscription-pageCOMPANIES REPORTING RESULTSFeb-...Reuters
Thu, Feb 5
Olympics-Ice hockey-Canada game postponed after Finland players fall ill
By Trevor Stynes and Amy Tennery MILAN, Feb 5 (Reuters) - A women's ice hockey match between defending Olympic champions Canada and bronze medallists Finland was postponed on Thursday, a day after four Finnish players were isolated with stomach flu at the Milano Cortina Games, organisers sai...Reuters
Thu, Feb 5
Rockwell Automation results top estimates, annual profit forecast lags
Feb 5 (Reuters) - Rockwell Automation ROK.N on Thursday posted strong first-quarter profit and sales, as sustained industrial demand buoyed its topline and cost saving measures helped boost margins, but the midpoint of its narrowed full-year profit forecast range was below Wall Street estimates.Shar...Reuters
Thu, Feb 5
Thomson Reuters Estimates About $11 Bln Capital Capacity By 2028 - Presentation
Feb 5 (Reuters) - Thomson Reuters TRI.TO, TRI.N:ESTIMATES ABOUT $11 BILLION CAPITAL CAPACITY BY 2028 - PRESENTATIONCONTINUE TO ASSESS ACQUISITION CANDIDATES - PRESENTATIONNEXT DEBT MATURITY IN MAY 2026 FORECASTED TO BE PAID WITH CASH ON HAND PENDING M&A, SHAREHOLDER RETURNSReuters
Thu, Feb 5
Griffon Q1 revenue rises 3%, beats estimates
OverviewDiversified management firm reported fiscal Q1 revenue up 3%, beating analyst expectationsAdjusted net income for fiscal Q1 rose slightly compared to prior yearCompany announced joint venture with ONCAP and strategic alternatives for CPP businessesOutlookGriffon expects fiscal 2026 revenue f...Reuters
Thu, Feb 5
Intercontinental Exchange Q4 revenue slightly beats
OverviewGlobal tech and data provider's Q4 revenue slightly beat analyst expectationsAdjusted EPS for Q4 beat analyst expectationsCompany returned $2.4 bln to shareholders in 2025 through dividends and buybacksOutlookCompany expects mid-single-digit growth in Exchange recurring revenue for 2026C...Reuters
Thu, Feb 5
Ingles Markets Q1 net sales rise, margins improve
OverviewU.S. grocer's fiscal Q1 net sales rose 6.6% yr/yr to $1.37 blnNet income for fiscal Q1 rose to $28.1 mln from $16.6 mln yr/yrEPS for Class A and B stocks increased compared to last yearOutlookCompany expects sufficient financial resources for future capital expenditures and debt serviceT...Reuters
Thu, Feb 5
MACOM Q1 revenue rises 24.5%, slightly beats estimates
OverviewSemiconductor supplier's fiscal Q1 revenue rose 24.5% yr/yr, slightly beating analyst expectationsAdjusted net income for fiscal Q1 improved significantly from the previous yearCompany expects fiscal Q2 revenue between $281 mln and $289 mlnOutlookMACOM expects Q2 revenue between $281 mln...Reuters
Thu, Feb 5
Cummins Q4 revenue beats on data center demand
OverviewEngine manufacturer Q4 revenue beat analyst expectations despite North America truck market weaknessAdjusted EPS for Q4 missed analyst expectationsCompany recorded $218 mln in charges related to electrolyzer businessOutlookCummins projects 2026 revenue growth between 3% and 8%Company expects...Reuters
Thu, Feb 5
Madison Square Garden Sports Q2 revenue beats estimates on higher ticket-related sales
OverviewSports entertainment firm's fiscal Q2 revenue rose 13% yr/yr, beating analyst expectationsAdjusted operating income for fiscal Q2 beat analyst expectationsRevenue growth driven by higher ticket sales and national media rights feesOutlookCompany did not provide specific guidance for futur...Reuters
Thu, Feb 5
Construction Partners Q1 revenue up 44%, beats estimates
OverviewCivil infrastructure firm's fiscal Q1 revenue up 44%, beating analyst expectationsAdjusted EPS for fiscal Q1 beat analyst expectationsCompany completed strategic acquisitions in Daytona Beach and HoustonOutlookCompany raises FY26 revenue outlook to $3.48 bln-$3.56 blnCompany expects FY26...Reuters
Thu, Feb 5
Ero Copper Corp - For 2026, Consolidated Copper Production Is Expected To Be 67,500 To 77,500 Tonnes
Feb 5 (Reuters) - Ero Copper Corp ERO.TO:ERO COPPER CORP - FOR 2026, CONSOLIDATED COPPER PRODUCTION IS EXPECTED TO BE 67,500 TO 77,500 TONNESERO COPPER CORP: CONSOLIDATED COPPER PRODUCTION IS EXPECTED TO GROW OVER NEXT 3 YEARS, REACHING BETWEEN 80,000 & 90,000 TONNES BY 2028ERO COPPER CORP - CAP...Reuters
Thu, Feb 5
