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Auto supplier Autoliv see margins rise as Q4 operating profit beats estimates
STOCKHOLM, Jan 31 (Reuters) - Sweden's Autoliv ALV.N said on Friday it expects margins to rise this year, after the world's largest producer of airbags and seatbelts reported fourth quarter adjusted operating profit slightly above analyst expectations.Reuters
Jan 31, 2025
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Chopard fragrance licensee Give Back Beauty agrees to buy rival AB Parfums
MILAN, Jan 31 (Reuters) - Italy's Give Back Beauty, which makes perfumes for luxury brands such as Chopard and ZEGNA, on Friday said it had agreed to buy domestic rival AB Parfums to grow its distribution operations and add licensing deals.AB Parfums has an agreement with beauty giant L'Oréa...Reuters
Jan 31, 2025
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China says Japan's plans for chip export controls could damage business relations
Adds detailsSHANGHAI, Jan 31 (Reuters) - China said on Friday Japan's plans for export controls on chips, among other things, could damage business relations.The comments were made by China's Ministry of Commerce (MofCom) in a statement on its official website.MofCom added that it reserved t...Reuters
Jan 31, 2025
Forex
Sterling set for fourth monthly loss as UK economy softens
By Amanda Cooper LONDON, Jan 31 (Reuters) - The pound headed for a fourth monthly loss on Friday, increasingly under pressure from investor concern about the outlook for the British economy, following January's bond market turmoil and in light of weakening UK data.Sterling GBP=D3 has fallen 0...Reuters
Jan 31, 2025
Cryptocurrencies
PEPE Recovery Hits A Wall: Can Bulls Smash Through $0.00001313?
PEPE bulls are setting their sights on a breakout, but the $0.00001313 resistance level stands as a major obstacle. After a promising recovery attempt and momentum building, buyers must prove their strength to push the price higher. This key level has already acted as a barrier, and another rejectio...NewsBTC
Jan 31, 2025
Forex
CEE MARKETS-Forint and zloty slip as investors eye U.S. tariffs
WARSAW, Jan 31 (Reuters) - Central European currencies eased on Friday, with the forint and zloty pulling back from recent highs, as investors awaited updates on U.S. tariffs and the dollar edged higher.Indexes of emerging market currencies and stocks were lower on Friday, with investors bracing for...Reuters
Jan 31, 2025
Stocks
Could Palantir Stock Help You Retire a Millionaire?
Palantir Technologies (NASDAQ: PLTR) stock was one of the top performers on the stock market in 2024, jumping 340% in 2024.The defense tech stock was fueled by a ramp in revenue growth and operating margin, as its artificial intelligence platform (AIP) gained traction with both federal government cu...The Motley Fool
Jan 31, 2025
Stocks
Massive News for SoFi Stock Investors!
SoFi's (NASDAQ: SOFI) management team delivered huge news for shareholders in the latest quarterly earnings update.Where to invest $1,000 right now? Our analyst team just revealed what they believe are the 10 best stocks to buy right now. See the 10 stocks »*Stock prices used were the afternoon pric...The Motley Fool
Jan 31, 2025
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Some Republicans in Congress worry about Trump tariffs' toll on their home states
Republicans express concern over potential economic impact on statesTariffs could lead to higher prices and retaliatory measuresSome Republicans support tariffs for leverage on international issuesBy Bo Erickson WASHINGTON, Jan 31 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump's 2024 campaign promise to ...Reuters
Jan 31, 2025
Commodities
Facing Trump tariffs on piglets and crops, Canadian farmers revise sales plans
Canadian farmers renegotiate contracts to avoid tariff costsUS tariffs threaten Canada's export-dependent economyPiglet trade likely to continue despite tariff concernsBy Ed White WINNIPEG, Manitoba, Jan 31 (Reuters) - Canadian farmers are renegotiating livestock contracts with U.S. buyers an...Reuters
Jan 31, 2025
Commodities
Power-boosting project for US grid to miss July deadline
All 6 regional grid operators to miss July deadline to upgrade equipment Delays could extend 1-2 years past deadline Grid operators cite complexity of project, lack of software vendorsBy Tim McLaughlin BOSTON, Jan 31 (Reuters) - U.S. grid operators are asking regulators for more time to meet a f...Reuters
Jan 31, 2025
Stocks
DIARY-Federal Reserve Events
***Denotes a new entry. -------------------------------------------------------- Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) MEETING DATES: 2025March 18-19 (second day: statement released 1400 EDT/1800 GMT; news conference expected 1430 EDT/1830 GMT)May 6-7 (second day: statement released 1400 EDT/1800...Reuters
Jan 31, 2025
Commodities
North America braces for new Trump tariffs as Saturday deadline nears
Trump vows 25% tariffs on goods from Mexico and CanadaAction to curb fentanyl, immigration may earn reprieveTrump also threatening 10% duties on Chinese importsEmergency powers act expects to back Trump's new tariffs By David Lawder and Andrea Shalal WASHINGTON, Jan 31 (Reuters) - Companies, ...Reuters
Jan 31, 2025
Commodities
Peru targets $40 billion in agricultural exports by 2040
Peru aims for $40 billion in agricultural exports by 2040Beef and pork exports to China to start this yearIrrigation projects to add 250,000 hectares of farmland in 2025By Alexander Villegas SANTIAGO, Jan 31 (Reuters) - Peru, the world's No. 2 copper exporter, could see farming overtake minin...Reuters
Jan 31, 2025
Stocks
DIARY-Europe's STOXX 600 corporate earnings week ahead
Jan 31 (Reuters) - Diary of Europe's STOXX 600 (.STOXX) corporate earnings for the week ahead EUROPE'S STOXX 600 EARNINGS Start DateStart Time(GMT)RICCompany NameEvent Name03-Feb-202506:00BAER.SJulius Baer Gruppe AGFull Year 2024 Julius Baer Gruppe AG Earnings Release04-Feb-202507:00ADDT...Reuters
Jan 31, 2025
Stocks
Wall St Week Ahead-Tech sell-off jolts investors as jobs data looms
By Davide Barbuscia NEW YORK, Jan 31 (Reuters) - U.S. investors rattled by this week's sharp tech sell-off will closely watch upcoming jobs data for signs of continued economic resilience, which could fuel inflationary concerns already stoked by President Donald Trump's policies.The Janua...Reuters
Jan 31, 2025
Stocks
MORNING BID AMERICAS-Higher dollar braces for tariffs, Apple rallies
A look at the day ahead in U.S. and global markets from Mike DolanAs a hectic January ends, world markets continue to brace for U.S. import tariff rises as soon as this weekend - lifting the dollar in anticipation as interest rates in Europe tumble.Despite the currency market anxiety, stocks pushed ...Reuters
Jan 31, 2025
Stocks
RPT-COLUMN-An easing ECB would surely balk at 'Plaza2' idea: Mike Dolan
Repeats column with no changes to textBy Mike Dolan LONDON, Jan 31 (Reuters) - There is a persistent murmur in financial markets that the Trump administration may push through a grand bargain to weaken the overvalued U.S. dollar. But there are multiple problems here, not least Europe's likely...Reuters
Jan 31, 2025
Other
For millions of children in food crises, a heightened risk of lifelong damage
By Jennifer RigbyLONDON, Jan 31 (Reuters) - A surge in the flow of aid into the Gaza Strip since the truce between Israel and Hamas took effect on Jan. 19 is likely to ease the acute food emergency afflicting people in the war-ravaged territory, especially its children. But even after relief reaches...Reuters
Jan 31, 2025
Forex
Forex markets brace for Canada, Mexico swings as US tariff deadline looms
Global currency markets braced for increased volatility US set Feb. 1 deadline to impose tariffs on Mexico, CanadaMexican peso, Canadian dollar fall on latest Trump comments By Alun John and Dhara Ranasinghe LONDON, Jan 31 (Reuters) - A deadline for U.S. tariff hikes on two of its top trading par...Reuters
Jan 31, 2025
