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EMERGING MARKETS-EM currencies down as dollar firms, stocks pressured by tech rout
Tech selloff pressures Asian stocksUkraine, Russia start second day of talks Czech central bank expected to hold rates steadyMSCI FX off 0.3%, stocks shed 1.5%By Purvi Agarwal Feb 5 (Reuters) - Most emerging-market currencies treaded water against a rising dollar on Thursday, while an ongoing rou...Reuters
Thu, Feb 5
Stocks
Qualcomm slumps after weak Q2 forecast
Shares of Qualcomm QCOM.O fall 11.1% to $132.39 premarket after the chip supplier forecasts Q2 revenue and profit below Wall Street estimatesCites a global memory supply shortage hitting mobile phone salesExpects Q2 rev between $10.2 bln and $11 bln, vs analyst est. of $11.12 bln; expects adj EPS of...Reuters
Thu, Feb 5
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Trump administration to make it easier to fire senior federal workers, WSJ reports
Feb 5 (Reuters) - The Trump administration is moving to make it easier to potentially dismiss career officials in senior government roles, a step that could affect about 50,000 federal workers, the Wall Street Journal reported on Thursday, citing people familiar with the matter.The U.S. Office of Pe...Reuters
Thu, Feb 5
Commodities
PRECIOUS-Gold, silver falter as speculators retreat, dollar firms
Spot silver down over 11%, after falling almost 17%Analysts expect markets to remain volatile in the short-termAsia shares slump, other commodities also fallBy Noel John Feb 5 (Reuters) - Gold prices slid on Thursday and silver retreated more than 11% as speculators cashed in after a two-day rall...Reuters
Thu, Feb 5
Stocks
Why Tariffs Could Weigh on Amazon's Business This Year
Key PointsMany merchants loaded up on supplies and inventory before tariffs took effect last year.Merchandise that was imported since the hefty new import taxes took effect will be more expensive for consumers.More price hikes may be inevitable as merchants pass their higher costs on to customers.10...The Motley Fool
Thu, Feb 5
Forex
POLL-Canadian dollar seen correcting before uptrend resumes
reuters://realtime/verb=Open/url=cpurl://apps.cp./Apps/fx-polls?RIC=CAD= poll dataBy Fergal Smith TORONTO, Feb 5 (Reuters) - The Canadian dollar is expected to give back some recent gains over the coming months, but the currency could then re-establish its uptrend if the Bank of Canada shifts to ...Reuters
Thu, Feb 5
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UK's Linde Q4 revenue and adjusted EPS beat estimates on volume growth
OverviewIndustrial gases firm's Q4 revenue beat analyst expectationsAdjusted EPS for Q4 beat analyst expectationsCompany returned $2.1 bln to shareholders through dividends and stock repurchasesOutlookLinde expects Q1 2026 adjusted EPS of $4.20 to $4.30Linde forecasts full-year 2026 adjusted EPS...Reuters
Thu, Feb 5
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Linde beats Q4 earnings expectations on higher pricing
Feb 5 (Reuters) - Linde LIN.O, the world's largest industrial gases company, reported fourth-quarter results above market expectations on Thursday, citing higher pricing and continued productivity initiatives across its segments.The U.S.-German company, which supplies gases such as oxygen, nitro...Reuters
Thu, Feb 5
Commodities
India's Reliance buys 2 mln barrels of Venezuelan oil, traders say
By Nidhi Verma and Siyi Liu NEW DELHI/SINGAPORE, Feb 5 (Reuters) - India's Reliance Industries RELI.NS has bought 2 million barrels of Venezuelan oil from trader Vitol, trade sources said on Thursday, the first purchase by the company from the South American nation in nearly a year. Tradi...Reuters
Thu, Feb 5
Stocks
My 2026 Prediction for Dogecoin Might Surprise You
Key PointsDogecoin is the cryptocurrency industry's original meme token, and it has become known for its extreme volatility. The cryptocurrency plunged by 61% during 2025, giving up all of its gains from 2024. That wasn't the first time Dogecoin faded after a rally, and I think more downside could b...The Motley Fool
Thu, Feb 5
Other
Apple Ads and Apple Maps should not be designated under Digital Markets Act, says EU
By Charlotte Van Campenhout BRUSSELS, Feb 5 (Reuters) - The European Commission said on Thursday Apple’s Maps and Ads services will not be designated as gatekeepers under the EU’s Digital Markets Act, citing their relatively low usage and limited market impact in Europe."The Commission has co...Reuters
Thu, Feb 5
Cryptocurrencies
Crypto Millionaires Are Accumulating This Cheap Altcoin, It’s Still Under $1 After 300% Surge
A new era of the cryptocurrency market is taking shape whereby big investors are changing their focus. Investors are no longer running after altcoins that are most famous to get colossal profits. Instead, they are entering younger projects which are technically useful. The number of traders that are well experienced is now accumulating in a […]Cryptopolitan
Thu, Feb 5
Cryptocurrencies
Bessent Draws a Line on Bitcoin Bailouts: Why Investors are Flocking to $SUBBD for Self-Sustaining Yield
Quick Facts: ➡️ Treasury policies ruling out crypto bailouts are forcing investors to seek assets with self-sustaining revenue models. ➡️ Capital is moving toward the $85B creator economy, where blockchain can reduce fees and improve monetization efficiency. ➡️ SUBBD Token combines 20% staking APY w...Bitcoinist
Thu, Feb 5
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Kremlin dismisses Western claims that Epstein was Russian intelligence asset
MOSCOW, Feb 5 (Reuters) - The Kremlin said on Thursday it did not want to waste time answering questions about unproven suggestions in Western media and by Poland's premier that late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein may have been some sort of Russian intelligence asset.Polish Prime Minister Donald T...Reuters
Thu, Feb 5
Stocks
This Global ETF Could Help Protect You From the "Sell America" Trade
Key PointsThe weakening dollar and rising U.S. bond yields are signs that a "sell America" trade is developing. The Vanguard Total International Stock ETF offers diversification into more than 8,600 global stocks. 10 stocks we like better than Vanguard Total International Stock ETF › For most of th...The Motley Fool
Thu, Feb 5
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US, Ukraine, Russia delegations agree to exchange 314 prisoners, Witkoff says
Feb 5 (Reuters) - Delegations from the United States, Ukraine and Russia have agreed to exchange 314 prisoners, U.S. President Donald Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff said in a post on X on Thursday."Discussions will continue, with additional progress anticipated in the coming weeks,"...Reuters
Thu, Feb 5
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Olympics-Alpine skiing-No short cuts to downhill gold on brutish Stelvio
By Martyn HermanBORMIO, Italy, Feb 5 (Reuters) - One thing is certain about the winner of Saturday's men's Olympic downhill: the champion won't have lucked out.Bormio's iconic Stelvio course -- an icy 3.4 km brute with 60% pitches and speeds beyond 140 kph -- exposes pretenders and r...Reuters
Thu, Feb 5
Stocks
GLOBAL MARKETS-Europe struggles to shake off tech rout, silver savaged again
Shares track Wall Street lower, but European tech steadiesShock Google spending plans fed AI jittersSilver prices slump, Bitcoin hits lowest since Nov 2024Amazon earnings due, BoE and ECB to decide on policy By Marc Jones LONDON, Feb 5 (Reuters) - World stocks dropped on Thursday as concerns ...Reuters
Thu, Feb 5
Commodities
Middle East Crude-Oman, Dubai climb; Murban dips
SINGAPORE, Feb 5 (Reuters) - Middle East crude benchmarks Oman and Dubai gained on Thursday, supported by better demand outlook from India, while Murban dipped. Indian refiners Indian Oil Corp. and Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Ltd issued tenders this week seeking April-delivery crude. This ...Reuters
Thu, Feb 5
