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Wall St Week Ahead-Tech stock shakeout clouds market ahead of economic data deluge
Dow industrials hit 50,000 on Friday as stocks reboundSoftware swoon draws questions about AI's impactJobs report due on Wednesday, CPI on Friday in busy data weekBy Lewis Krauskopf NEW YORK, Feb 6 (Reuters) - An artificial intelligence-driven shakeout in the heavyweight technology sector is ...Reuters
Fri, Feb 6
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Trump signs proclamation allowing commercial fishing in New England marine monument
Feb 6 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump signed proclamation a proclamation allowing commercial fishing in a marine national monument off the coast of New England, the White House said Friday.Reuters
Fri, Feb 6
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Senator Warren presses Trump over DOJ probe of Fed Chair Powell
Warren questions Trump's role in DOJ probe of PowellTrump joked about suing Fed nominee Warsh over rate cutsDOJ probe is complicating Warsh's path to Fed chairBy Ann Saphir and Andrea Shalal Feb 6 (Reuters) - U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren on Friday challenged President Donald Trump's ...Reuters
Fri, Feb 6
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Paramount sues over rights to 'Scream' mask
By Blake BrittainFeb 6 (Reuters) - Paramount Skydance PSKY.O and film producer Spyglass Media Group sued Hollywood makeup and special-effects studio Alterian Inc in California federal court on Friday to defend their rights to the "Ghostface" mask made popular by the "Scream" horror m...Reuters
Fri, Feb 6
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Olympics-Israel team, U.S. Vice President Vance booed at Milan Games opening ceremony
By Karolos Grohmann and Rory Carroll MILAN, Feb 6 (Reuters) - Israel's Olympic team walked into the stadium during the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics opening ceremony on Friday to a smattering of boos, while U.S. Vice President JD Vance received a similar reception at what had otherwise ...Reuters
Fri, Feb 6
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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
Fri, Feb 6
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THE DAY AHEAD-North America, February 9
To access a PDF version of this newsletter, please click here You can read The Day Ahead via TOPNEWS - U.S Companies or Canada page.If you would like to receive this newsletter through your email,please register at: https://solutions.lseg.com/TDA-subscription-pageFor Morning News Call U.S. -- a prev...Reuters
Fri, Feb 6
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CANADA STOCKS-TSX rises the most in four months as metal prices rebound
TSX up 1.5% at 32,470.98,Posts biggest gain since October 14Miners lead as gold reboundsUnemployment rate falls to 6.5%By Fergal Smith Feb 6 (Reuters) - Canada's main stock index rounded out a volatile week on a strong note on Friday as metal prices rallied and investors took advantage of rec...Reuters
Fri, Feb 6
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LIVE MARKETS-US stocks rally as Dow vaults over 50k for first time
Main US indexes climb, all up ~2% or more; Russell 2000 up 3.6%Tech leads S&P 500 sector gainers, Comm Svcs, Cons Disc declineDollar falls; crude gains slightly; gold up >3.5%; bitcoin surges ~11.5%US 10-Year Treasury yield flat at ~4.21%Welcome to the home for real-time coverage of markets b...Reuters
Fri, Feb 6
Commodities
BP has no plans to honor the National Oil Bargaining Program, USW says
NEW YORK, Feb 6 (Reuters) - United Steelworkers said on Friday BP BP.L has no plans to honor the National Oil Bargaining Program.“BP maintains they have no plans to honor the National Oil Bargaining Program – the first time that has happened," Eric Schultz, president of USW 7-1, said in an email...Reuters
Fri, Feb 6
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Erebor Bank, Founded By Palmer Luckey, Received The First National Bank Charter Under The Second Trump Administration- WSJ
Feb 6 (Reuters) - EREBOR BANK, FOUNDED BY PALMER LUCKEY, RECEIVED THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK CHARTER UNDER THE SECOND TRUMP ADMINISTRATION-WSJSource text: https://tinyurl.com/37xk2ye7Reuters
Fri, Feb 6
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REFILE-EXCLUSIVE-Vista Equity Partners and Intel to lead investment in AI chip startup SambaNova, sources say
Vista's investment marks a rare move outside softwareSambaNova sees more funding interest following rival deals Intel continues to back the startup after acquisition talks stalled By Milana Vinn and Krystal Hu Feb 6 (Reuters) - Private equity firm Vista Equity Partners is leading a new fundin...Reuters
Fri, Feb 6
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LIVESTOCK-Cattle futures end week higher on tight supply
By Heather Schlitz CHICAGO, Feb 6 (Reuters) - CME live and feeder cattle futures finished higher on Friday, on the back of a tight cattle supply and the continued closure of the U.S.-Mexico border to cattle imports.CME April live cattle LCJ26 finished 51.65 cents to end at 237.25 cents per pound,...Reuters
Fri, Feb 6
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Tesla executives say hiring is ramping up to support Musk’s expanded solar strategy
Tesla hiring to pursue Musk plan for 100 GW of US solar manufacturingGoal far exceeds current US solar manufacturing capacityJob post says plan is to meet solar manufacturing goal by end of 2028By Nichola Groom Feb 6 (Reuters) - Tesla TSLA.O is hiring to support founder Elon Musk's recently a...Reuters
Fri, Feb 6
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NFL-Las Vegas sportsbooks rooting for Patriots upset in Super Bowl
By Frank Pingue SAN FRANCISCO, Feb 6 (Reuters) - Las Vegas sportsbooks would like the New England Patriots to upset the Seattle Seahawks in Sunday's Super Bowl, or at least keep it close, not because they love a classic underdog story but because it would keep the cash registers ringing.The ...Reuters
Fri, Feb 6
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US STOCKS-Dow closes above 50,000, Nvidia soars as traders focus on AI spending
Roblox jumps after forecasting annual bookings above estimatesMolina Healthcare slumps on disappointing 2026 profit forecastDow hits 50,000 mark for first timeS&P 500 +1.97%, Nasdaq +2.18%, Dow +2.47% By Noel Randewich Feb 6 (Reuters) - The Dow Jones Industrial Average blew past the historic ...Reuters
Fri, Feb 6
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Pentagon poised to curb some defense contractors' payouts under Trump order
Trump's order links payouts to weapons delivery schedulesContractors face restrictions on buybacks, dividends if underperformingLegal advice sought due to potential impact on billions in payoutsBy Mike Stone WASHINGTON, Feb 6 (Reuters) - Defense contractors are bracing for the Pentagon to rel...Reuters
Fri, Feb 6
