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PRESS DIGEST -Wall Street Journal - February 5
Feb 5 (Reuters) - The following are the top stories in the Wall Street Journal. Reuters has not verified these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy. - The U.S. and Iran have reached an agreement to hold nuclear talks in Oman on Friday, ending a drama over what would be discussed, but re...Reuters
Thu, Feb 5
Commodities
Belgium resumes talks with Engie on further nuclear reactor extensions, L'Echo reports
BRUSSELS, Feb 5 (Reuters) - The Belgian government has resumed talks with French utility Engie ENGIE.PA over potential further extensions of the country's nuclear reactors, Belgian newspaper L’Echo reported on Thursday.After an initial meeting with Prime Minister Bart De Wever, another meeting i...Reuters
Thu, Feb 5
Stocks
LIVE MARKETS-Skittish investors haunted by tech sell-off
Welcome 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.comSKITTISH INVESTORS HAUNTED BY TECH SELL-OFF A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Stella Qiu: Conviction w...Reuters
Thu, Feb 5
Commodities
South Korea seeks critical minerals ties with China after joining US trade bloc
South Korea to establish hotline, joint committee with China to ensure stable supplyDiversifying sourcing also crucial, ministry saysSouth Korea joins U.S.-led critical minerals trade blocBy Heejin Kim and Jack Kim SEOUL, Feb 5 (Reuters) - South Korea is seeking closer cooperation with China on c...Reuters
Thu, Feb 5
Commodities
Nippon Steel widens full year net loss forecast to 70 billion yen
TOKYO, Feb 5 (Reuters) - Nippon Steel 5401.T on Thursday widened its net loss forecast for the year through March to 70 billion yen ($446.12 million), after ending the nine months to December in the red.Japan's biggest steel maker previously expected a loss of 60 billion yen on charges related t...Reuters
Thu, Feb 5
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South Africa's trade minister heads to China, seeking duty-free export access
JOHANNESBURG, Feb 5 (Reuters) - South Africa's trade minister Parks Tau will travel to China from Thursday to Saturday to sign the China–Africa Economic Partnership Agreement, which will see South African exports gain duty-free access to the Chinese market, Tau's office said.South Africa is ...Reuters
Thu, Feb 5
Stocks
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.
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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
