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London’s FTSE 100 dips as Shell disappoints on earnings; BoE rate call awaited
FTSE 100 down 0.4% and FTSE 250 down 0.7% Shell misses profit expectations, drags energy stocks lowerBoE expected to hold ratesSoftware, tech stocks rebound from global rout Feb 05 (Reuters) - The UK's FTSE 100 edged lower on Thursday, weighed down by Shell SHEL.L shares after the oil major ...Reuters
Thu, Feb 5
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Anthropic's AI push raises analyst concerns over Indian IT services revenues
Feb 5 (Reuters) - Rapid advances in artificial intelligence, triggered in part by Anthropic's latest automation push, could structurally erode the IT sector's high-margin application services revenues, creating downside risks to earnings and valuations, analysts warn.Shares in India's so...Reuters
Thu, Feb 5
Commodities
Gold Price Forecast: XAU/USD hovers below $5,000, recent recovery losses steam
Gold (XAU/USD) is accelerating its reversal from Wednesday’s highs near $5,100, trading at $4,865 at the time of writing, with downside attempts contained below $4,790 for now. Precious metals are losing ground despite the risk-averse sentiment, as the US Dollar appreciates across the board.
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Thu, Feb 5
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Estee Lauder raises annual sales forecast
Feb 5 (Reuters) - Cosmetics maker Estee Lauder EL.N raised its annual sales forecast on Thursday, betting on improving China sales and benefits from CEO Stephane de La Faverie's turnaround plans.The company expects full-year net sales to grow between 3% and 5%, compared with a prior range of a 2...Reuters
Thu, Feb 5
Stocks
Pandora goes platinum-plated to cut reliance on costly silver
Pandora brings in platinum-plated jewelleryJewellery maker aims to 'decouple' from volatile silver marketNew chief product officer to drive design innovationUS consumer demand still weak, CEO saysBy Helen Reid LONDON, Feb 5 (Reuters) - Jeweller Pandora PNDORA.CO is shifting to platinum-pl...Reuters
Thu, Feb 5
Stocks
Could Buying Enbridge Stock Today Set You Up for Life in Safe Dividend Income?
Key PointsEnbridge is offering a lofty 5.6% dividend yield.The company's diversified business generates reliable cash flows.10 stocks we like better than Enbridge › If you're a dividend investor, the first thing you'll probably notice about Enbridge (NYSE: ENB) is its attractive 5.6% dividend yield....The Motley Fool
Thu, Feb 5
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Canadian pension funds to exit UK's Associated British Ports in over $13 billion deal, FT reports
Feb 5 (Reuters) - Two Canadian pension funds plan to sell their stakes in Associated British Ports (ABP) in a deal that they hope will value the UK's biggest ports operator at more than 10 billion pounds ($13.63 billion), the Financial Times reported on Thursday. The Canada Pension Plan Investm...Reuters
Thu, Feb 5
Stocks
LIVE MARKETS-Case for ECB easing rates not yet proven, says Deutsche Bank
STOXX 600 down 0.3%ECB, BOE rate decisions dueMiners drag, software bouncesNasdaq futures edge upWelcome to the home for real-time coverage of markets brought to you by Reuters reporters. You can share your thoughts with us at markets.research@thomsonreuters.com CASE FOR ECB EASING RATES NO...Reuters
Thu, Feb 5
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CANADA STOCKS-Commodities drop keeps Canadian futures under pressure
Feb 5 (Reuters) - Futures tied to Canada's main stock index slipped on Thursday, pressured by sharp declines in precious metals and oil prices, as investors assessed a fresh round of earnings updates from Wall Street.March futures on the S&P/TSX composite index SXFcv1 were down 0.12% as of 5...Reuters
Thu, Feb 5
Cryptocurrencies
Solana Eyes Deeper Correction As Bearish Pattern Confirmation Targets $40
As Solana (SOL) trades at multi-year lows, some analysts have lowered their end-of-year targets. Meanwhile, other market watchers have warned that the altcoin risks another 50% correction after a bearish formation was recently confirmed. Related Reading: BNB Chain Metrics Show Strong Performance As ...NewsBTC
Thu, Feb 5
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Cigna 2026 forecast misses Wall Street expectations
Feb 5 (Reuters) - Cigna CI.N on Thursday forecast 2026 profit and revenue below Wall Street expectations, signaling continued medical cost and margin pressure. U.S. insurers have faced high costs over the last two years, as they battled increased demand for medical services in government-backed plan...Reuters
Thu, Feb 5
Cryptocurrencies
Bhutan Starts Selling Bitcoin Again: Arkham Flags $22.4 Million
Bhutan has resumed sending Bitcoin from government-linked wallets to market venues, with blockchain intelligence platform Arkham flagging $22.4 million in outflows over the past week. The transfers add to a pattern Arkham says it has observed for months: periodic sales from a sovereign stash built t...Bitcoinist
Thu, Feb 5
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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
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IN CASE YOU MISSED IT–Schedule of Reuters features from this week
Feb 5 - Every week, Reuters journalists produce scores of multimedia features and human-interest stories from around the world.Below are some stories from this week selected by our editors, as well as explanatory context and background to help you understand world headlines. For a full schedule of n...Reuters
Thu, Feb 5
Stocks
DIARY-Federal Reserve Events
Denotes a new entry. -------------------------------------------------------- Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) MEETING DATES: 2026March 17-18 (second day: statement released 1400 EDT/1800 GMT; news conference expected 1430 EDT/1830 GMT)April 28-29 (second day: statement released...Reuters
Thu, Feb 5
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ANALYSIS-Big US banks boost Washington lobbying muscle as policy fights heat up
Banks increase lobbying amid policy shifts, crypto's rise, populist streakLobbying spending by banks rose 12% in 2025, largest jump since 2011Crypto lobby spending surged 66% but remains below banking industry's effortsBy Douglas Gillison WASHINGTON, Feb 5 (Reuters) - Big U.S. banks' ...Reuters
Thu, Feb 5
