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How the Largest IPO of 2025 Could Be Healthy for Your Portfolio
Key PointsDid you know that the largest initial public offering in 2025 was a boring medical supply company based in Chicago? Medline looks primed and ready to continue delivering on its history of rapid, profitable sales growth10 stocks we like better than Medline › Did you know that the largest in...The Motley Fool
Thu, Feb 5
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Taiwan Strait missions are about international law, not provocation, French diplomat says
Western allies' navies routinely sail through Taiwan StraitTaiwan contests China's claim to own waterwayStrait a crucial waterway for world trade TAIPEI, Feb 5 (Reuters) - Naval missions by foreign countries in the Taiwan Strait are about asserting international law, rather than offering ...Reuters
Thu, Feb 5
Commodities
TECHNICALS-CBOT soybeans to retest resistance at $11.10-3/4
For more technical analyses, please click SINGAPORE, Feb 5 (Reuters) - The CBOT soybean March contract SH26 is expected to retest a resistance at $11.10-3/4 per bushel, a break above which could lead to a gain into the $11.17-3/4 to $11.29 range. A wave c from $10.51-1/2 has travelled above its 100%...Reuters
Thu, Feb 5
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Japanese government bonds rise on solid 30-year auction as snap election looms
By Kevin Buckland TOKYO, Feb 5 (Reuters) - Longer-dated Japanese government bonds rose on Thursday following solid demand at a closely watched auction of 30-year debt, even as a crucial election loomed on Sunday that would shape the government's big fiscal stimulus plans.The 30-year JGB yield...Reuters
Thu, Feb 5
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Pakistan must create 30 million jobs over next decade, World Bank president says
Pakistan needs to create 2.5 mln to 3 mln jobs a yearPartnership with World Bank commits $4 bln a year to PakistanAgriculture could create one-third of jobs needed Most urgent near-term need is reform of the power sectorBy Ariba ShahidKARACHI, Feb 5 (Reuters) - Pakistan must create up to 30 million ...Reuters
Thu, Feb 5
Commodities
Mitsubishi Corp CFO: Expecting A Recovery In Production Volumes In Our Australian Coking Coal Business By Fiscal 2027, Supported By Productivity Improvement Measures Implemented To Date
Feb 5 (Reuters) - Mitsubishi Corp 8058.T:MITSUBISHI CORP CFO: WE ARE IN DISCUSSIONS WITH PARTNERS REGARDING LNG CANADA'S PRODUCTION CAPACITY EXPANSION; THE TIMING OF FINAL INVESTMENT DECISION REMAINS UNDETERMINEDMITSUBISHI CORP CFO: OUR COKING COAL PRODUCTION IN AUSTRALIA IS EXPECTED TO BE SIGNI...Reuters
Thu, Feb 5
Forex
AUD/JPY retraces to near 109.00 as Yen rebounds, outlook remains upbeat
The AUD/JPY pair is down to 0.4% to near 109.20 during the early European trading session on Thursday. The cross retraces from its lifetime high of 110.1 posted on Wednesday as the Japanese Yen (JPY) gains temporary ground after a three-day fall.
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Thu, Feb 5
Forex
EUR/USD: Consolidation likely ahead – UOB
According to UOB's report, authored by Quek Ser Leang and Lee Sue Ann, the Euro is expected to continue consolidating, likely between the 1.1775 and 1.1830 levels. The report notes that the previous expectations for consolidation were met, although within a narrower range than anticipated.
Fxstreet
Thu, Feb 5
Stocks
Where Will XRP (Ripple) Go Next?
Key PointsXRP is entering 2026 with dramatically lower U.S. regulatory uncertainty.Spot U.S. XRP ETFs have witnessed impressive institutional demand.However, XRP still needs a significant increase in real-world usage to sustain upside. 10 stocks we like better than XRP › Ripple (CRYPTO: XRP) is trad...The Motley Fool
Thu, Feb 5
Stocks
Bitcoin slumps with key $70,000 level in sight
SINGAPORE, Feb 5 (Reuters) - Bitcoin was on the cusp of breaking below the key $70,000 level on Thursday as a slide in the world's largest cryptocurrency showed no signs of stopping.Bitcoin BTC= tumbled more than 3% in the Asian session to $70,052.38, its lowest level since November 2024.Ether ...Reuters
Thu, Feb 5
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Bw Energy Q4 Net Income USD 3.3 Million
Feb 5 (Reuters) - BW Energy Ltd BWE.OL:Q4 EBITDA USD 37.1 MILLION VERSUS. ESTIMATE USD 61.6 MILLIONQ4 NET INCOME USD 3.3 MILLIONOUTLOOK 2026: PRODUCTION: 25-30 KBOPD (9-11 MMBBLS)OUTLOOK 2026: OPERATING COST: USD 20-24 PER BARRELOUTLOOK 2026: CAPEX: USD 500-600 MILLIONOUTLOOK 2026: G&A: USD 12-1...Reuters
Thu, Feb 5
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Norway's BW Energy Q4 production and EBITDA decline
OverviewNorway's E&P firm's Q4 net production fell yr/yr to 2.3 mln barrelsQ4 EBITDA declined yr/yr due to lower oil prices and sales volumesCompany completed financing milestone for Maromba development platformOutlookBW Energy forecasts 2026 production at 25-30 kbopdCompany expects 2026...Reuters
Thu, Feb 5
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BBVA Targets 20% ROTE, Eyes Mid Single Digit Growth In Loans In Spain For 2026
Feb 5 (Reuters) - Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria SA BBVA.MC:ON TRACK TO ACHIEVE 2025-2028 GOALSSEES 2026 ROTE AROUND 20%, BETTER THAN 2025SEES 2026 EFFICIENCY RATIO < 40%SEES MID SINGLE DIGIT GROWTH IN LOANS, GAINING MARKET SHARE IN KEY SEGMENTS IN SPAIN IN 2026SEES NII, LOW TO MID SINGLE DIGIT ...Reuters
Thu, Feb 5
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Oasis Management: Urges Kusuri No Aoki Shareholders To Vote Against Proposed Takeover Defense Measures
Feb 5 (Reuters) - Kusuri No Aoki Holdings Co Ltd 3549.T:OASIS MANAGEMENT: URGES KUSURI NO AOKI SHAREHOLDERS TO PROTECT AOKI AND VOTE AGAINST COMPANY'S PROPOSED TAKEOVER DEFENSE MEASURESOASIS: MANAGER TO FUNDS THAT BENEFICIALLY OWN ABOUT 11.8% OF KUSURI NO AOKISource text: https://www.businesswir...Reuters
Thu, Feb 5
Forex
EUR/JPY Price Forecast: Positive outlook remains intact near 185.00, all eyes on ECB rate decision
The EUR/JPY cross trades in negative territory near 185.00 during the early European session on Thursday. Traders might turn cautious ahead of the European Central Bank (ECB) interest rate decision later in the day.
Fxstreet
Thu, Feb 5
Commodities
PRECIOUS-Gold, silver plunge on firm dollar, broad market selloff
All precious metals fall sharplySpot silver slumps nearly 15%, gold drops over 2%Spot platinum slides over 8%, palladium down over 5%Asia shares slump as global tech selloff spooks investorsBy Ishaan Arora Feb 5 (Reuters) - Gold and silver prices fell sharply in a broader market selloff on Thursd...Reuters
Thu, Feb 5
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BBVA's Q4 net profit rises 4% from same period a year ago
MADRID, Feb 5 (Reuters) - Spain's BBVA BBVA.MC on Thursday said its fourth quarter net profit rose 4.1% compared to the same period in 2024 thanks to a solid performance in Spain and Mexico.The bank booked a net profit of 2.53 billion euros ($2.98 billion) in the October to December period, comp...Reuters
Thu, Feb 5
