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CORRECTED-US STOCKS-Futures tick lower as China responds to US tariffs
Corrects paragraph 11 to say job openings data will be released after the bell, not before the bellFutures down: Dow 0.28%, S&P 500 0.24%, Nasdaq 0.15% Feb 4 (Reuters) - U.S. stock index futures were slightly lower on Tuesday as investors stayed away from risky assets after China deployed ret...Reuters
Feb 4, 2025
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Axalta Coating Systems Ltd reports results for the quarter ended December 31 - Earnings Summary
Axalta Coating Systems Ltd AXTA.N reported quarterly adjusted earnings of 60 cents per share for the quarter ended December 31, higher than the same quarter last year, when the company reported EPS of 43 cents. The mean expectation of nineteen analysts for the quarter was for earnings of 51 cents...Reuters
Feb 4, 2025
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HDI Global names AIG’s Godwin UK and Ireland COO
By Michael JonesFeb 4 - (The Insurer) - HDI Global has appointed AIG's Geoff Godwin as chief operating officer for the UK and Ireland.The industrial lines insurer said Godwin will also join its executive team. He will report to UK and Ireland CEO Stephanie Ogden.Godwin has joined following a 16-...Reuters
Feb 4, 2025
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Centene Corp reports results for the quarter ended December 31 - Earnings Summary
Centene Corp CNC.N reported quarterly adjusted earnings of 80 cents per share for the quarter ended December 31, higher than the same quarter last year, when the company reported EPS of 45 cents. The mean expectation of eighteen analysts for the quarter was for earnings of 49 cents per share. Wal...Reuters
Feb 4, 2025
Commodities
BRIEF-Marathon Petroleum Corp Q1 Outlook For Total Refinery Throughputs 2,770 Mbpd
Feb 4 (Reuters) - Marathon Petroleum Corp MPC.N:OUTLOOK Q1 TOTAL REFINERY THROUGHPUTS 2,770 MBPD: R&M MARGIN WAS $12.93 PER BARREL FOR THE FOURTH QUARTER OF 2024, VERSUS $17.81 PER BARREL FOR THE FOURTH QUARTER OF 2023: MPC'S STANDALONE (EXCLUDING MPLX) CAPITAL SPENDING OUTLOOK FOR 2025 IS ...Reuters
Feb 4, 2025
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EU will be ready for tough negotiations with US, von der Leyen says
Updates with background, further quotes from paragraph 2 BRUSSELS, Feb 4 (Reuters) - The European Union will be ready for tough negotiations with the United States to protect its own interests and will be pragmatic in trying to find solutions, EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said as ...Reuters
Feb 4, 2025
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PayPal forecasts 2025 profit above estimates as turnaround gains traction
Feb 4 (Reuters) - PayPal PYPL.O forecast full-year profit above estimates on Tuesday, fueled by the digital payments giant's push to revive growth in branded products, improve pricing and sharpen cost-cutting efforts. Since taking over in late 2023, PayPal CEO Alex Chriss has focused on high-mar...Reuters
Feb 4, 2025
Cryptocurrencies
Bitcoin Set For $150 Billion Inflow As Trump Pushes Sovereign Fund: Expert
Bitcoin could see unprecedented capital inflows ranging from $150 billion to $500 billion as US President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Monday mandating the creation of a new sovereign wealth fund. The initiative—which did not explicitly reference BTC during its announcement—will be helm...Bitcoinist
Feb 4, 2025
Stocks
RPT-BREAKINGVIEWS-Tariff whiplash fires up China stimulus games
The author is a Reuters Breakingviews columnist. The opinions expressed are his own. Updates in the first and second paragraph, and context news, to reflect U.S. tariffs on Chinese exports going into effect and China’s retaliatory measures.By Hudson Lockett HONG KONG, Feb 4 (Reuters Breakingviews...Reuters
Feb 4, 2025
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RPT-BREAKINGVIEWS-KKR-Bain standoff tests Japan’s buyout patience
The author is a Reuters Breakingviews columnist. The opinions expressed are his own. Updates in the fifth and sixth paragraph, and context news, to reflect KKR’s raised offer on Tuesday.By Hudson LockettHONG KONG, Feb 4 (Reuters Breakingviews) - Missteps were inevitable in Japan’s fledgling M&A ...Reuters
Feb 4, 2025
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This Lesser-Known Social Security Trick Could Boost Your Benefits by Hundreds of Dollars per Month -- Even After You File
Social Security is already an integral source of income for many Americans. But with retirement costs continuing to increase and many older adults feeling the pinch, it can be smart to squeeze everything you can out of your benefits.While there are a few ways to increase your benefit before you file...The Motley Fool
Feb 4, 2025
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MercadoLibre's payment processor offers Pix as Brazilian tourists flock to Argentina
Feb 4 (Reuters) - MercadoLibre is now offering transactions using its payment processors in Argentina through Pix, the Brazilian instant payment system, as Brazilian tourists flock to the neighboring country for vacation, MercadoLibre told Reuters on Tuesday.MercadoLibre's MELI.O payment process...Reuters
Feb 4, 2025
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Hedge fund investors push for alternative trades in choppy markets, says Barclays
By Nell Mackenzie LONDON, Feb 4 (Reuters) - Investors, fearful of choppier markets in 2025, are again favouring alternative trades and moving away from hedge fund strategies that profit when broader markets rise or fall, a Barclays investor survey showed on Tuesday. They want hedge funds to shr...Reuters
Feb 4, 2025
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Euro zone yields rise as markets weigh Trump's tariff plans
Tariffs likely to be inflationaryCentral banks may have to cut ratesUS central bank has more scope to sacrifice growthUpdates in European midday tradeBy Greta Rosen Fondahn Feb 4 (Reuters) - German bund yields rose on Tuesday, after falling for three days, as investors weighed the impact of U.S. ...Reuters
Feb 4, 2025
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India's Titan beats Q3 profit estimates on festive gold demand
Feb 4 (Reuters) - Indian jeweller and watchmaker Titan TITN.NS topped third-quarter profit estimates on Tuesday, as customers splurged on ornaments during the festive season.The company reported a profit of 10.47 billion rupees ($120.23 million) in the quarter ended Dec. 31, marginally lower from a...Reuters
Feb 4, 2025
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Insurance broker WTW beats Q4 profit estimates on robust product demand
Feb 4 (Reuters) - Insurance broker Willis Towers Watson WTW.O beat Wall Street estimates for fourth-quarter profit on Tuesday, driven by a strong performance in its risk and brokerage business.Businesses increased spending on insurance products as they prioritized financial security to safeguard aga...Reuters
Feb 4, 2025
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WTW reports 5% organic growth as adj EPS beats consensus
By Scott VincentFeb 4 - (The Insurer) - WTW has reported adjusted diluted earnings per share of $8.13 for the fourth quarter of 2024, beating analyst consensus of $8.03.The group generated revenue of $3bn for the quarter, an increase of 4 percent on the prior-year period. WTW reported organic growth...Reuters
Feb 4, 2025
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BRIEF-Premier 2025 Total Net Revenue Outlook Excluding Contigo Health $940 Million To $1.01 Billion
Feb 4 (Reuters) - Premier Inc PINC.O:PREMIER: OUTLOOK FISCAL 2025 TOTAL NET REVENUE EXCLUDING CONTIGO HEALTH $940 MILLION TO $1.01 BILLIONPREMIER: OUTLOOK FISCAL 2025 ADJUSTED EPS $1.26 TO $1.34Source text: ID:nBw1gfxn6aFurther company coverage: PINC.OReuters
Feb 4, 2025
