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Belgian PM De Wever: Europe cannot defend itself alone, needs NATO alliance with US
PARIS, Feb 3 (Reuters) - Newly appointed Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever, at his first summit of European leaders, said that it would be an error to think that Europe could defend itself alone, and that Europe needs to continue the NATO alliance with the U.S.He also vowed that his new governmen...Reuters
Feb 3, 2025
Commodities
Asia Naphtha/Gasoline-Naphtha weakens, gasoline hit two-month high on tariff worries
SINGAPORE, Feb 3 (Reuters) - Asia's naphtha spot activity in the trading window stayed upbeat as markets awaited more spot buying from some steam crackers soon, despite shaky downstream production margins. More procurement activities for the second half of March and April were expected to emerg...Reuters
Feb 3, 2025
Commodities
EXCLUSIVE-Saudi Arabia, UAE seen as possible venues for Trump-Putin summit, two Russian sources say
MOSCOW, Feb 3 (Reuters) - Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates are seen by Russia as possible venues for a summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, two Russian sources with knowledge of the discussions told Reuters.Trump has said he will end the war in Uk...Reuters
Feb 3, 2025
Stocks
2 Best Warren Buffett Stocks to Buy in February
Warren Buffett has gained the reputation of a buy-and-hold investor, but he has bought and sold many stocks over the years as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway. In 2024, for instance, he pulled a lot of money out of stocks Berkshire owned. Through the third quarter, Berkshire had sold $133 billion worth, in...The Motley Fool
Feb 3, 2025
Stocks
Palantir Reports Earnings Today -- This Is What Investors Should Expect
In this video, I will talk about Palantir (NASDAQ: PLTR) and what I expect the company to report on Monday after the market closes. Watch the short video to learn more, consider subscribing, and click the special offer link below.*Stock prices used were from the trading day of Jan. 31, 2025. The vid...The Motley Fool
Feb 3, 2025
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Polish PM Tusk says attempts to wage trade wars are a mistake
WARSAW, Feb 3 (Reuters) - Any attempts at waging trade wars are a complete mistake, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said on Monday after U.S. President Donald Trump said over the weekend that he would impose hefty new tariffs on goods from Mexico, Canada and China. "Poland will for sure be a c...Reuters
Feb 3, 2025
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TREASURIES-Short-dated yields rise as traders struggle to price tariff shock
Updates in European trading hoursBy Harry Robertson and Tom Westbrook LONDON/SINGAPORE, Feb 3 (Reuters) - Short-dated Treasury yields climbed on Monday while those on longer-dated bonds fell as impending U.S. tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China sent investors scrambling to work out the implicatio...Reuters
Feb 3, 2025
Stocks
Chevron Sent Investors a Record $27 Billion in Cash Last Year and Could Return Even More in 2025
Last year was one for the record books for Chevron (NYSE: CVX). The energy giant increased its global production by 7% and U.S. output by 19% to record levels. The company also returned a record $27 billion in cash to shareholders through dividends and repurchases.The oil company is in an excellent ...The Motley Fool
Feb 3, 2025
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Germany's Scholz says EU can react to tariffs but favours cooperation
FRANKFURT, Feb 3 (Reuters) - German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said on Monday that the European Union is strong enough to react to any tariffs imposed by the United States but the goal should be cooperation between the trade partners."It's clear that as a strong economic area we can shape our ow...Reuters
Feb 3, 2025
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Denmark PM repeats that Greenland is not for sale
BRUSSELS, Feb 3 (Reuters) - Greenland is not for sale, Danish Prime Minister Mette Fredriksen said on Monday, after U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said last week that President Donald Trump's interest in acquiring the island was "not a joke"."Greenland is today a part of the kin...Reuters
Feb 3, 2025
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BRIEF-Permira Appoints Chris Buchanan As Partner And Global Head Of Capital Formation
Feb 3 (Reuters) - PERMIRA:PERMIRA APPOINTS CHRIS BUCHANAN AS PARTNER AND GLOBAL HEAD OF CAPITAL FORMATIONPERMIRA APPOINTS NADER SALMAN AS MANAGING DIRECTOR, HEAD OF MIDDLE EAST IN ITS CAPITAL FORMATION TEAMPERMIRA INTENDS TO OPEN AN OFFICE IN DUBAI IN 2025Reuters
Feb 3, 2025
Stocks
1 Stock-Split Stock to Buy Hand Over Fist in February and 1 to Avoid
It's a great time to be an optimist on Wall Street. For more than two years, the bulls have been in firm control, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500, and Nasdaq Composite all recently achieving record-closing highs.A plethora of catalysts have helped fuel this rally, including the emerge...The Motley Fool
Feb 3, 2025
Stocks
European shares tumble as Trump's tariffs rattle markets
For a Reuters live blog on U.S., UK and European stock markets, click LIVE/ or type LIVE/ in a news windowJulius Baer falls after plans to cut workforceLightOn lags 2024 revenue target, shares fallAutomakers lead broader lossesSTOXX 600 down 1.4%Updates with morning pricesBy Nikhil Sharma Feb 3 (...Reuters
Feb 3, 2025
Forex
INDIA RUPEE-Rupee sinks to lifetime low as Trump tariffs unnerve global markets
By Jaspreet Kalra MUMBAI, Feb 3 (Reuters) - The Indian rupee fell to a record low on Monday after U.S. President Donald Trump slapped tariffs on imports from the country's three biggest trade partners, stoking fears of a trade war that rattled global financial markets.The rupee INR=IN decline...Reuters
Feb 3, 2025
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Stellantis shakes up management, structure, as CEO search continues
Merges software and engineering activitiesGives greater powers to regional headsAntonio Filosa adds global role on qualityAppoints new head of Peugeot brandSearch for new CEO "well under way"Adds detail, context MILAN, Feb 3 (Reuters) - Stellantis STLAM.MI announced management changes on ...Reuters
Feb 3, 2025
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Germany's DHL: will work with all stakeholders on Trump tariff implications
BERLIN, Feb 3 (Reuters) - German logistics giant DHL DHLN.DE said on Monday that it was committed to working with all stakeholders to understand the possible implications of planned U.S. tariffs announced by President Donald Trump. "We as a company are well positioned to deal with the additional...Reuters
Feb 3, 2025
