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Dow Jones futures fall due to renewed selling in tech
Dow Jones futures slip 0.05% to around 49,560 during Thursday’s European session ahead of the US regular opening as investors rotated out of technology and into more reasonably valued sectors. The Dow Jones index gained 0.67% on Wednesday's regular hours.Fxstreet
Thu, Feb 5
Cryptocurrencies
Bhutan Liquidation of $22M Bitcoin Coincides With Surge in Bitcoin Hyper Presale
What to Know: Bhutan’s government transferred $22M in $BTC to exchanges, signaling strategic profit-taking rather than panic selling. Bitcoin Hyper integrates the Solana Virtual Machine (SVM) to bring high-speed smart contracts to the Bitcoin network. The project has raised over $31.2M in its presal...NewsBTC
Thu, Feb 5
Commodities
EUROPE GAS-Prices rise amid lower wind generation
LONDON, Feb 5 (Reuters) - Benchmark British and Dutch wholesale gas prices rose on Thursday morning amid lower wind generation. The benchmark Dutch contract for March at the TTF hub TRNLTTFMc1 was up 0.92 euro at 34.38 euros per megawatt hour, or $11.89/mmBtu, by 0911 GMT, LSEG data showed.The Q2 pr...Reuters
Thu, Feb 5
Cryptocurrencies
A16Z backs blockchain tech to become critical to vetting AI agents and impersonation
A16Z explained blockchains may be key for AI agents, ensuring identity. On-chain tools are also uniquely suited to agent activity, including micropayments, high-velocity transactions, and smart contracts.Cryptopolitan
Thu, Feb 5
Stocks
Maas Group tumbles on AI pivot as $1.2 billion materials exit spooks investors
Shares dive 26%, on track for biggest one-day drop everDeal expected to be complete in second half of 2026Maas to invest A$100 million in Firmus Group for 1.7% stakeBiggest deal for Heidelberg Materials in nearly a decadeBy Sherin Sunny and Roshan Thomas Feb 5 (Reuters) - Australia's Maas Gro...Reuters
Thu, Feb 5
Stocks
LIVE MARKETS-Software breathes, miners slump, banks mixed
STOXX 600 down 0.4%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 SOFTWARE BREATHES, MINERS SL...Reuters
Thu, Feb 5
Stocks
Dingdong Announces Entry into Definitive Agreement to Sell its China Business to Meituan
SHANGHAI, Feb. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Dingdong (Cayman) Limited ("Dingdong" or the "Company") (NYSE: DDL), a leading fresh grocery e-commerce company in China, today announced that it has entered into a definitive Share Purchase Agreement (the "Share Purchase Agreement...PR Newswire
Thu, Feb 5
Stocks
Bitcoin dip brings key $70,000 level into view
SINGAPORE/LONDON, 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= fell 2% in early European trade, having dropped as much as 3.5% earlier during the Asian sessi...Reuters
Thu, Feb 5
Cryptocurrencies
CME Group to Launch Own Digital Token and 24/7 Crypto Trading: Is $HYPER the Next Major Listing?
Quick Facts: ➡️ CME Group is exploring a digital token to enable 24/7 trading and instant collateral movement, signaling a major shift in institutional finance. ➡️ The move validates blockchain technology as superior to traditional banking rails for settlement and liquidity management. ➡️ Bitcoin Hy...Bitcoinist
Thu, Feb 5
Stocks
Can Pfizer Crash the Lilly and Novo Nordisk Weight-Loss Party?
Key PointsPfizer hopes to differentiate itself in the obesity drug market with a once-monthly injection.The company plans to advance 20 obesity therapy clinical studies in 2026.Pfizer's first potential approvals won't come until 2028, but the company could be a winner in the weight-loss market.Thes...The Motley Fool
Thu, Feb 5
Stocks
2 Utility Stocks to Buy in February
Key PointsPower demand is surging due to AI data centers. NextEra Energy is a leader in renewable energy development.Dominion is the leading power supplier to data centers. 10 stocks we like better than NextEra Energy › The utility sector has been charging higher over the past year. The Vanguard Uti...The Motley Fool
Thu, Feb 5
Commodities
Nippon Steel widens full-year net-loss forecast to $446 million
Muroran blast furnace halt hits profit by 40 billion yenExpects U.S. Steel performance to recover in FY2026Indian business improving after bottoming out in DecemberBy Katya Golubkova and Yuka Obayashi TOKYO, Feb 5 (Reuters) - Nippon Steel 5401.T on Thursday widened its net-loss forecast for the f...Reuters
Thu, Feb 5
Cryptocurrencies
Binance Absorbs Majority Of Bitcoin Inflows As Investors React To Correction
Bitcoin is struggling to stabilize around the $75,000 level as broader market weakness continues to weigh on sentiment. After weeks of sustained selling pressure, price action remains fragile, with buyers showing limited conviction at current levels. The corrective phase has intensified concerns abo...Bitcoinist
Thu, Feb 5
