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Sable Offshore slides on $250 mln stock sale plans
Sable Offshore SOC.N shares drop 13.4% to six-week low of $7.80 premarket as co looks to raise equity Houston, Texas-based oil driller files up to $250 mln ATM ("at-the-market") stock offering with TD Cowen and Jefferies as sales agents It intends to use net offering proceeds for gener...Reuters
Tue, Feb 3
U.S. STOCKS ON THE MOVE- Merck & Co, McDonald's, FedEx
The Day Ahead newsletter: https://refini.tv/3LI4BU7The Morning News Call newsletter: https://refini.tv/3dKUyB8Futures tracking the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq edged higher on Tuesday, steadying after a choppy session, as investors geared up for a flood of corporate results due this week. .N Palant...Reuters
Tue, Feb 3
JetBlue up after Citigroup raises rating to 'neutral'
Shares of JetBlue Airways JBLU.O rise 3.6% to $5.46 premarketCitigroup upgrades rating on stock to "neutral" from "sell"Sees upside risks emerging at JBLU, "particularly in the context of a consolidating industry"Raises PT to $6 from $4, implying a 13% upside to stock's l...Reuters
Tue, Feb 3
GLOBAL MARKETS-Stocks bounce, gold roars back as nerves settle
Stocks rise as gold rebounds from lowsIndia trade deal boosts stocks, rupeeRBA hikes rates to 3.85%; Aussie bouncesBy Tom Westbrook and Amanda Cooper SINGAPORE/LONDON, Feb 3 (Reuters) - Global stocks rose on Tuesday, rebounding from a three-day decline, as investors took heart from gold recoverin...Reuters
Tue, Feb 3
Street View: Palantir racks up rave reviews after stellar quarter
Palantir CEO Alex Karp on Monday defended the company's surveillance technology after it reported a sharp sales jump, citing safeguards against government overreach, without addressing U.S. immigration enforcement actions in Minnesota that have sparked protestsShares up almost 11% before the bel...Reuters
Tue, Feb 3
Autoliv Stock Is Up 32% in a Year, But One Fund Just Cut $3.8 Million
Key PointsConnecticut-based financial planner Tweedy, Browne sold 31,740 shares of Autoliv in the fourth quarter; the estimated trade value was $3.79 million based on quarterly average prices.Meanwhile, the position value decreased by $5.84 million, reflecting both trading and share price movements....The Motley Fool
Tue, Feb 3
PayPal slides after downbeat annual forecast, CEO change
Payments firm PayPal's PYPL.O shares slide 10% to $47.08 premarketPYPL expects full-year adjusted profit to decline in the low-single digit percentage to increase slightly, compared with Wall Street expectations of about 8% growth, according to data compiled by LSEGSeparately, PYPL announces HP ...Reuters
Tue, Feb 3
Invivyd rises on late-stage trial testing COVID antibody against mRNA vaccines
Shares of drug developer Invivyd IVVD.O rise 5.17% to $1.83 premarket Co says it has launched a late-stage trial testing its experimental COVID antibody VYD2311 against mRNA vaccinesSays study will enroll ~210 people and compare safety; adds that it will also test using the antibody and vaccines tog...Reuters
Tue, Feb 3
Can the Booming Prediction Market Wave Buoy These 5 Cryptocurrencies?
Key PointsHigh-volatility cryptocurrencies capable of huge price swings are most popular on prediction markets.The entry of Robinhood into prediction markets will likely focus investors on specific cryptocurrencies available within the Robinhood app.A positive feedback loop may exist between the pre...The Motley Fool
Tue, Feb 3
Ball Corp rises after Q4 revenue, profit beat
Shares of aluminum packaging maker Ball Corp BALL.N rise about 3% to $58.50 premarketCo posts revenue of $3.35 billion, beating analysts' estimates of $3.11 billion - data compiled by LSEGPosts quarterly EPS of 91 cents, beating estimates of 89 centsSees 2026 free cash flow greater than $900 mil...Reuters
Tue, Feb 3
The Easy Way You Can Avoid Medicare Late Enrollment Penalties
Key PointsMedicare costs often catch retirees off guard.Signing up late could leave you paying more for Medicare for life.Make sure you understand when you're supposed to enroll, and when you have the leeway to delay enrollment without a penalty.The $23,760 Social Security bonus most retirees comple...The Motley Fool
Tue, Feb 3
Kazakhstan Shows Strong GDP Growth on the Back of Structural Reforms
Kazakhstan is emerging as one of the fastest-growing economies in the post-Soviet space, underpinned by a sustained programme of structural reforms, industrial diversification and rising investment inflows. Preliminary data for 2025 shows GDP growth of 6,5%, placing the country ahead of most CIS peers, including Russia, and well above the projected global average of around 3%.The expansion reflects broad-based momentum across key sectors. Industrial output rose by 7,4% last year, with manufacturing growing by 6,4%. Particularly strong performance was recorded in food production (up 8,1%), chemicals (9,8%), oil refining (5,9%) and mechanical engineering (12,9%). Transport surged by 20,4%, driven by higher freight volumes and Kazakhstan’s growing role as a transit hub between China and Europe. Construction expanded by 15,9%, supported by large-scale infrastructure and social projects, while trade increased by 8,9%, led by wholesale activity.The current upswing crowns a decade-long shift in the structure of the economy. Manufacturing’s share of GDP increased from 10,2% in 2014 to 12,4% in 2024, while the mining sector declined from 15,2% to 12%. Over the same period, manufacturing output rose by nearly 50%, averaging annual growth of more than 4%.The transformation is particularly visible in engineering industries. Car production has quadrupled to 159,000 units in 2025, while output of trucks, tractors and combine harvesters has multiplied several times. Exports of processed goods climbed from $18.4bn in 2014 to $28.8bn in 2024, signalling a gradual move toward higher value-added products.This process has accelerated in recent years, often described domestically as an “investment cycle” under President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev. In 2025 alone, Kazakhstan launched new facilities producing vehicles for international brands, passenger railcars, auto components, as well as a localization project for John Deere machinery.At the same time, large companies are investing in rare earth metals and digital development. For example, Eurasian Resources Group's projects will enable Kazakhstan to become the world's second-largest producer of gallium, while AI is being used in manufacturing, energy, logistics, and industrial safety.Multinationals in consumer goods are following suit. PepsiCo has invested more than $160m in what is set to become Central Asia’s largest snack production facility, integrating local farmers into its supply chain and planning a gradual transition to fully local ingredients. Mars, long present as an importer, is preparing to build a pet food factory with an annual capacity of up to 100,000 tonnes, investing more than KZT 88.8bn (around $180m).By scale, Kazakhstan remains the region’s undisputed heavyweight. According to the IMF, its GDP reached $319bn in 2025, placing it among the world’s 50 largest economies. Uzbekistan’s economy, by comparison, stands at $159bn, while Azerbaijan’s is around $80bn.Investment inflows reinforce this position. UN ESCAP data show Kazakhstan attracted nearly $19bn in greenfield projects in 2025, accounting for 89% of all such investment in North and Central Asia. The current investment policy framework for 2024-2029 shifts toward targeted support for priority sectors such as logistics, energy, manufacturing, agriculture and digital services.A key role in this effort is played by the Government’s Investment Headquarters, which has been operating as a fast-track mechanism for supporting investment projects. By the fall of 2025, the Investment Headquarters had already supported more than 210 projects with a total value of approximately USD 113 billion.Alongside industrial policy, the government is betting on human capital. Social spending will account for 39% of the 2026 state budget, with major allocations to healthcare, education and welfare. For investors, this combination of macroeconomic growth, diversification and institutional predictability is gradually reshaping Kazakhstan’s image from commodity supplier to regional industrial platform.About World Impact Media OrganizationWorld Impact Media Organization is an independent global media and communications platform focused on international affairs, economics, innovation, and public policy. The organization delivers high-impact journalism, research-driven narratives, and strategic media coverage to inform decision-makers, institutions, and global audiences.Contact World Impact Media OrganizationJasmine AbdulTel: +971 585887789jasmine@worldimpactmedia.org03/02/2026 Dissemination of a Financial Press Release, transmitted by EQS News.The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.Media archive at www.todayir.comEQS
Tue, Feb 3
Marathon Petroleum gains after Q4 profit beat
Shares of refiner Marathon Petroleum MPC.N jump 6.8% to $188.99 premarketCo beats Wall Street estimates for fourth-quarter profit helped by strong refining margins Posts adjusted profit of $4.07 per share vs. analysts' average estimates of $2.88 per share - data compiled by LSEGMPC's refinin...Reuters
Tue, Feb 3
Verizon Shares Jump on Strong Subscriber Growth and Buyback. Is It Too Late to Buy the Stock?
Key PointsVerizon turned in its best quarterly net subscriber addition numbers in more than five years.It also put in place a large stock buyback program and remains committed to its dividend. The stock is still attractively priced even after its recent gains. 10 stocks we like better than Verizon ...The Motley Fool
Tue, Feb 3
DaVita rises on upbeat annual profit forecast
Dialysis firm DaVita's DVA.N shares rise 10.6% to $121.05 premarket after co forecasts annual profit above estimatesCo expects 2026 adj. EPS to be between $13.60 and $15 vs analysts' average estimate of $12.65 - LSEG dataDVA attributes upbeat estimate to steady demand for its kidney dialysis...Reuters
Tue, Feb 3
Merck falls on downbeat 2026 profit and sales forecasts
Shares of drugmaker Merck MRK.N fall 2% to $113.11 premarket Co says 2026 revenue will be $65.5 bln–$67 bln, with the high end below analysts’ $67.6 bln forecast and profit also came in below Wall Street estimatesCo reports Q4 adj.profit of $2.04/shr vs analysts' average estimate of $2.01/shr -...Reuters
Tue, Feb 3
MORNING BID AMERICAS-Deals and delays
By Mike Dolan Feb 3 - What matters in U.S. and global markets todayBy Mike Dolan, Editor-At-Large, Finance and Markets Amid the dramatic twists and turns of the year so far, U.S. manufacturing seems to have rebounded sharply - with ISM survey showing factory activity expanding in January for...Reuters
Tue, Feb 3
Why I've Decided Not to Leave My Sons a Bundle of Money
Key PointsThe money you spend your life saving may best be used to create memories.It's easy to believe people feel one way, when the reality is the polar opposite. Enjoying your senior years involves giving yourself permission. The $23,760 Social Security bonus most retirees completely overlook › S...The Motley Fool
Tue, Feb 3
Evercore spots buying opportunity in West Pharma amid strong Oral Wegovy prescription data
Brokerage Evercore ISI says West Pharma's shares WST.N are down about 15% since Novo Nordisk launched oral Wegovy on Jan 5, because investors are worried oral GLP‑1 pills could reduce demand for injectable GLP‑1 drugs, which matter for WST's growthEvercore argues the recent selloff creates a...Reuters
Tue, Feb 3
CANADA STOCKS-Canadian futures rise as gold prices rebound
Feb 3 (Reuters) - Futures linked to Canada's main stock index rose on Tuesday, as precious metal prices bounced back from their steepest two-day slide in decades, with gold set for its biggest daily jump since November 2008.March futures on Toronto's S&P/TSX Composite Index SXFcv1 were u...Reuters
Tue, Feb 3
