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Itau, Santander, Citi strike deals to end Brazil tax disputes
By Marcela Ayres and Bernardo CaramBRASILIA, Feb 4 (Reuters) - Brazil's National Treasury Attorney General's Office (PGFN) has reached settlement deals with lenders Itau ITUB3.SA, Santander Brasil SANB3.SA and Citi that resulted in about 2.4 billion reais ($458.13 million) in tax payments in...Reuters
Wed, Feb 4
Stocks
ROI-Record volatility is not what gold buyers signed up for: McGeever
By Jamie McGeeverORLANDO, Florida, Feb 4 (Reuters) - Gold's historic price swings and record volatility are hardly hallmarks of the ultimate safety play. This is not what investors, including central banks, signed up for.Gold is essentially a cumbersome rock with high storage costs that pays no ...Reuters
Wed, Feb 4
Stocks
Street View: Amgen banks on pipeline depth and long term weight-loss play
Amgen AMGN.O on Tuesday reported fourth-quarter financial results that came in ahead of Wall Street expectations and the company continues to express confidence in experimental weight-loss drug MariTideAt least six brokerages raise PT on the stock following results VOLUME GROWTH A KEY DRIVERMorg...Reuters
Wed, Feb 4
Stocks
Liberty Energy dips after increased $700 mln convertible bonds sale
Oilfield services firm Liberty Energy LBRT.N shares down 1.3% at $25.70 before the bell after co raises more capital than planned Denver, Colorado-based LBRT early Weds announced pricing private offering of $700 mln 0% 5-yr convertible bonds (CBs) LBRT shares on Tues dipped 0.2% to $2...Reuters
Wed, Feb 4
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Washington Post to lay off hundreds of journalists, NYT reports
Feb 4 (Reuters) - The Washington Post plans to lay off hundreds of journalists, the New York Times reported on Wednesday, citing a video call with employees. This move comes days after the newspaper scaled back its coverage of the 2026 Winter Olympics amid mounting financial losses.Reuters
Wed, Feb 4
Stocks
Chipotle, Mondelez shares slide as weak demand, rising costs hurt sales view
By Joel Jose Feb 4 (Reuters) - Shares of burrito chain Chipotle Mexican Grill CMG.N fell 6% and Mondelez International MDLZ.O slid 3% before the bell on Wednesday, as dour annual sales forecasts from the companies raised worries over weak consumer demand and rising input costs.Lower‑income house...Reuters
Wed, Feb 4
Stocks
US STOCKS-S&P 500, Dow set for higher open as Lilly, Super Micro earnings cushion software jitters
Futures: Dow up 0.25%, S&P 500 up 0.12%, Nasdaq down 0.27%Advanced Micro Devices down on dip in quarterly revenue forecastSMCI jumps after raising annual revenue forecast Eli Lilly gains on forecasting 2026 profit above estimatesBy Pranav Kashyap and Twesha Dikshit Feb 4 (Reuters) - The S&...Reuters
Wed, Feb 4
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GRI Bio raises $14.5 mln to fund operations into Q1 2027
OverviewBiotechnology company raised $14.5 mln in gross proceeds to fund operations into Q1 2027Company announced positive Phase 2a data for GRI-0621 in idiopathic pulmonary fibrosisCash position expected to fund operations into Q1 2027OutlookCompany expects cash to fund operations into Q1 2027GRI B...Reuters
Wed, Feb 4
Stocks
NYSE Content Update: Disney Names New CEO After Ringing Bell on Main Street USA
NYSE issues a pre-market daily advisory direct from the trading floor. NEW YORK, Feb. 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) provides a daily pre-market update directly from the NYSE Trading Floor. Access today's NYSE Pre-market update for market insights before trading begins.&...PR Newswire
Wed, Feb 4
Stocks
BMO raises Exxon's PT, citing upstream project pipeline
BMO Capital Markets raises price target on U.S. energy major Exxon Mobil XOM.N to $155 from $125New PT represents upside of 7.8% to stock's last closeBrokerage raises estimates after XOM's results; sees Q4 update as "neutral from an expectation perspective""We like the deep pipel...Reuters
Wed, Feb 4
Commodities
Old Dominion posts weaker quarterly results as freight market stays soft
Feb 4 (Reuters) - Old Dominion Freight Line ODFL.O reported a fall in fourth-quarter profit and revenue on Wednesday, hurt by lower volumes as it navigates a challenging freight environment.The U.S. trucking market remains in a prolonged slowdown following the 2022 e-commerce boom. Low shipment vol...Reuters
Wed, Feb 4
Stocks
Don't You Dare Buy the Cheapest Cruise Line Stock
Key PointsNorwegian Cruise Line trades for much lower revenue and forward earnings multiples than its peers.It has declined over the past year, a sharp contrast to the double-digit gains by Carnival, Royal Caribbean, and Viking.It will have a lot to prove when it offers up its fourth-quarter results...The Motley Fool
Wed, Feb 4
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Oncolytics Biotech® Receives FDA Fast Track Designation For Pelareorep In 2L Kras-Mutant Mss Metastatic Colorectal Cancer
Feb 4 (Reuters) - Oncolytics Biotech Inc ONCY.O:ONCOLYTICS BIOTECH® RECEIVES FDA FAST TRACK DESIGNATION FOR PELAREOREP IN 2L KRAS-MUTANT MSS METASTATIC COLORECTAL CANCERONCOLYTICS BIOTECH INC - TO LAUNCH CONTROLLED STUDY IN SECOND-LINE KRAS-MUTANT MSS MCRC WITH INTERIM DATA EXPECTED BY END OF 2026Reuters
Wed, Feb 4
Commodities
CK Hutchison launches arbitration over Panama Canal ports contract ruling
CK Hutchison disputes Panama court's annulment of port licensesChina warns Panama of consequences for court rulingPanama's president rejected Beijing's criticism, warningU.S. lawmakers see court decision as strategic winBy Clare Jim and Kane Wu HONG KONG, Feb 4 (Reuters) - Hong Kong&#...Reuters
Wed, Feb 4
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CORRECTED-Johnson Controls beats Q1 EPS estimates; ups FY profit view
OverviewIreland-based energy solutions provider's Q1 sales rose 7% but missed analyst expectationsAdjusted EPS of $0.89 for Q1 beat analyst expectationsCompany raised FY26 adjusted EPS guidance to $4.70 from $4.55OutlookJohnson Controls raises FY26 adjusted EPS guidance to $4.70 from $4.55Compan...Reuters
Wed, Feb 4
Forex
USD/CHF trades flat as US labor data disappoints, SNB remains vigilant
USD/CHF trades without a clear trend around 0.7750 on Wednesday at the time of writing, showing an almost unchanged performance on the day. The pair remains trapped in a narrow range as the US Dollar (USD) struggles to find a clear catalyst following the release of mixed US macroeconomic data.
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Wed, Feb 4
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REFILE-CDW beats fourth-quarter estimates on resilient demand for IT solutions
Feb 4 (Reuters) - CDW CDW.O beat fourth-quarter sales and profit estimates on Wednesday, as clients continue to invest in artificial intelligence and cloud adoption.Shares of the Vernon Hills, Illinois-based company rose 5.8% in premarket trading. The IT solutions provider has benefited from demand ...Reuters
Wed, Feb 4
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Golden Sun Technology Group Ltd - Changed Corporate Name From “Golden Sun Health Technology Group Limited” To “Golden Sun Technology Group Limited”
Feb 4 (Reuters) - Golden Sun Technology Group Ltd GSUN.O:GOLDEN SUN TECHNOLOGY GROUP LTD - CHANGED CORPORATE NAME FROM “GOLDEN SUN HEALTH TECHNOLOGY GROUP LIMITED” TO “GOLDEN SUN TECHNOLOGY GROUP LIMITED”GOLDEN SUN TECHNOLOGY GROUP LTD - COMPANY’S CLASS A ORDINARY SHARES WILL BE TRADED UNDER THE NEW...Reuters
Wed, Feb 4
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Lawmakers urge Trump to drop proposal to slash vehicle fuel economy rules
Proposed rule might cut upfront vehicle costs by $930 but raise long-term fuel expensesEx-president Biden's rules encouraged EV production without ending gas vehicles immediatelyNHTSA plans to revise heavy-duty trucks and passenger vans standards tooBy David Shepardson WASHINGTON, Feb 4 (Reut...Reuters
Wed, Feb 4
