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DDC Extends Its Bitcoin Accumulation Streak: The $LIQUID Presale Brings Smoother Cross-Chain Actions
Quick Facts: ➡️ DDC extended its streak of Bitcoin purchases reinforcing the ‘treasury reserve’ narrative, further reducing available market supply. ➡️ As capital locks into Bitcoin cold storage, the need for efficient cross-chain infrastructure becomes critical to keep markets fluid. ➡️...Bitcoinist
Thu, Feb 5
Cryptocurrencies
Best Crypto to Buy with $500 in February: Analysts Highlight 3 Cheap Altcoins
While many investors are distracted by the volatility of top altcoins, the smart money is moving into a few specific areas. These participants are looking for projects that have strong support levels and clear paths for future growth. The choices made this month could define a portfolio’s performance for the rest of the year. History […]Cryptopolitan
Thu, Feb 5
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ANALYSIS-Once feted Mandelson becomes nightmare for weakened UK PM Starmer
Once hailed as a wise pick, Mandelson now deepens Starmer's woesLabour lawmakers say it's a question of when not if Starmer goesStarmer's defence fails to quell angerBy Elizabeth Piper, Andrew MacAskill and Alistair Smout LONDON, Feb 5 (Reuters) - Prime Minister Keir Starmer's app...Reuters
Thu, Feb 5
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Senators ask US to disclose if FAA administrator sold stake in airline
WASHINGTON, Feb 5 (Reuters) - Three Democratic U.S. senators on Thursday asked the Transportation Department if the head of the Federal Aviation Administration has sold his shares in Republic Airways and whether he will be forced to give up any gains for not selling the stake before a required dives...Reuters
Thu, Feb 5
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Olympics-Canada could consider 2038 Games bid should Swiss plans fall through
Swiss bid for 2038 Games could be finalized by 2027Calgary regrets rejecting 2026 bid, may consider future opportunitiesCanada explores dispersed Games model, including facilities in Western Canada and Lake PlacidBy Lori Ewing MILAN, Feb 5 (Reuters) - Canadian Olympic Committee CEO David Shoemake...Reuters
Thu, Feb 5
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INSTANT VIEW-Hims and Hers Health's compounded Wegovy pill offering fuels market jitters
Feb 5 (Reuters) - Hims & Hers HIMS.N said it would begin offering compounded versions of Novo Nordisk's NOVOb.CO Wegovy pill at an introductory price of $49 per month.The company said the offering would be guided by clinical recommendations for personalized treatment, mirroring the approach ...Reuters
Thu, Feb 5
Stocks
Cigna beats quarterly estimates, provides muted outlook
By Sneha S K and Sriparna Roy Feb 5 (Reuters) - Cigna's CI.N fourth-quarter profit and revenue topped expectations, helped by strength in its health services unit, sending its shares up 3% in morning trading on Thursday. The company, however, provided a softer 2026 forecast, with b...Reuters
Thu, Feb 5
Economic Indicator
ECB's Lagarde to raise reform pressure on EU leaders with checklist
FRANKFURT, Feb 5 (Reuters) - European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde will present EU leaders next week with a checklist of measures needed to enhance growth and competitiveness, taking an unusual step to raise pressure on governments to speed up a slow and often timid reform process.Europe...Reuters
Thu, Feb 5
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Novo Nordisk to take legal action against Hims & Hers for Wegovy compounding
COPENHAGEN, Feb 5 (Reuters) - Novo Nordisk NOVOb.CO said on Thursday it would take legal action against Hims & Hers HIMS.N after the online telehealth company said it will begin offering compounded copies of the Danish drugmaker's Wegovy pill at an introductory price of $49 per month.Reuters
Thu, Feb 5
Stocks
Blue Owl says software exposure 8% of total assets under management
Feb 5 (Reuters) - Blue Owl's OWL.N total exposure to the software sector accounts for 8% of its assets under management, the alternative asset manager disclosed on a post-earnings conference call on Thursday.The company's stock, which was last down 6%, has been hit this week as investors fre...Reuters
Thu, Feb 5
Stocks
Cardinal Health boosts annual profit forecast on surging demand for specialty drugs
By Padmanabhan AnanthanFeb 5 (Reuters) - Cardinal Health CAH.N on Thursday raised its 2026 profit outlook after beating quarterly results estimates on strong demand for specialty medicines, sending shares up more than 9% in morning trading.Drug distributors such as Cardinal Health, Cencora COR.N and...Reuters
Thu, Feb 5
Stocks
EMERGING MARKETS-LatAm FX dips, stocks slide as tech, commodity rout saps risk appetite
MSCI Latam FX off 0.3%, stocks decline 0.9%Mexican central bank expected to hold rates Moody's cuts credit rating on IndonesiaBrazil's Itau Unibanco estimates up to 9.5% loan book growthBy Purvi Agarwal Feb 5 (Reuters) - Most Latin American currencies weakened against the dollar on Thursd...Reuters
Thu, Feb 5
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Treasury's Bessent says he backs Trump's call for cap on credit card interest rates
WASHINGTON, Feb 5 (Reuters) - U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Thursday said he supports President Donald Trump's call for capping credit card interest rates at 10% for one year."I wholeheartedly support President Trump's policy," Bessent told the Senate Banking Committee, wh...Reuters
Thu, Feb 5
