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Bessent says Trump's comment about suing his Fed chief nominee was a joke
Bessent says Trump has 'great respect' for Fed, central bank's independenceSenate Banking Chair Tim Scott has said Fed chief Powell did not break lawSenator Tillis has vowed to block nomination for top Fed job until Powell probe resolvedBy Andrea Shalal WASHINGTON, Feb 6 (Reuters) - U...Reuters
Fri, Feb 6
Stocks
US STOCKS-Dow hits 50,000, Nvidia soars as traders focus on AI spending
Roblox jumps after forecasting annual bookings above estimatesMolina Healthcare slumps on disappointing 2026 profit forecastS&P 500 +1.73%, Nasdaq +1.91%, Dow +2.24% By Noel Randewich and Pranav Kashyap Feb 6 (Reuters) - Wall Street jumped on Friday and the Dow Jones Industrial Average hit a ...Reuters
Fri, Feb 6
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Justice Department casts wide net on Netflix's business practices in merger probe, WSJ reports
Feb 6 (Reuters) - The Justice Department is investigating whether Netflix NFLX.O has engaged in anticompetitive tactics as it probes the streaming giant's proposed acquisition of Warner Discovery's WBD.O studios and streaming service, the Wall Street Journal reported on Friday.Reuters
Fri, Feb 6
Commodities
PRECIOUS-Gold bounces back on softer dollar, US-Iran concerns; silver rebounds
Silver up over 6% after falling below $65 during Asian tradeIran says talks with US in Oman were 'good start', will continueCME raises margins for gold, silver on ThursdayBy Anmol Choubey Feb 6 (Reuters) - Gold rebounded on Friday and was set for a weekly gain, helped by bargain hunting, ...Reuters
Fri, Feb 6
Cryptocurrencies
China's central bank bans privately issued stablecoins
China’s central bank closed the door on privately issued digital tokens tied to the yuan on Friday, marking the country’s firmest stance yet against cryptocurrencies that mimic its national currency. The People’s Bank of China teamed up with seven government agencies to announce the prohibition, which blocks anyone from creating stablecoins linked to China’s currency […]Cryptopolitan
Fri, Feb 6
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US Justice Department Is Investigating In Merger Probe Whether Netflix Has Engaged In Anticompetitive Tactics- WSJ
Feb 6 (Reuters) - US JUSTICE DEPARTMENT IS INVESTIGATING IN MERGER PROBE WHETHER NETFLIX HAS ENGAGED IN ANTICOMPETITIVE TACTICS-WSJSource text: https://tinyurl.com/yc43uks4Reuters
Fri, Feb 6
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Super Bowl prompts massive airborne and marine security in San Francisco Bay Area
Massive security includes military-style hardware and surveillance helicoptersAir and Marine Operations unit enforces no-fly zones, provides intel surveillanceCoast Guard increases presence to deter threats in San Francisco BayBy Max A. CherneySANTA CLARA, California Feb 6 (Reuters) - Super Bowl LX ...Reuters
Fri, Feb 6
Cryptocurrencies
Crypto Market Turns Bearish: Here’s The $0.04 New Altcoin Whales Prefer
As the crypto market shows signs of turning bearish, investors are becoming more selective about where they place new crypto capital. During these periods, attention often shifts toward low-priced altcoins that continue to show steady development and growing interest despite broader weakness. According to market watchers, one new altcoin priced at $0.04 is gaining traction […]Cryptopolitan
Fri, Feb 6
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Feline Culture Holdings Files For U.S. IPO Of 4.25 Mln Class A Ordinary Shares
Feb 6 (Reuters) - FELINE CULTURE HOLDINGS LTD :FELINE CULTURE HOLDINGS LTD - FILES FOR U.S. IPO OF 4.25 MILLION CLASS A ORDINARY SHARES - SEC FILINGFELINE CULTURE HOLDINGS LTD: U.S. IPO PRICE EXPECTED BETWEEN $4.00 AND $4.50 PER SHARE - SEC FILINGFELINE CULTURE HOLDINGS LTD - TO LIST CLASS A ORDINAR...Reuters
Fri, Feb 6
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BAO Holding Limited Files For U.S. IPO Of 3.75 Million Class A Ordinary Shares
Feb 6 (Reuters) - BAO Holding Limited: BAO HOLDING LIMITED: FILES FOR U.S. IPO OF 3.75 MILLION CLASS A ORDINARY SHARES - SEC FILINGBAO HOLDING LTD: RESERVED SYMBOL “BAO” FOR PURPOSE OF LISTING OUR CLASS A ORDINARY SHARES ON THE NASDAQ CAPITAL MARKETBAO HOLDING LTD: PACIFIC CENTURY SECURITIES LLC, RE...Reuters
Fri, Feb 6
Cryptocurrencies
European Union warns TikTok that its endless feed could lead to large fines
TikTok has been told by Brussels to clean up its feed or get hit with massive fines, X-style. The European Union said the way the app keeps users stuck on their screens might break the new Digital Services Act, which holds big online companies responsible for any harm their platform design might cause. The European […]Cryptopolitan
Fri, Feb 6
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Olympics-Speed skating-Kongshaug hunts individual gold in Milan after world, European success
By Pearl Josephine Nazare MILAN, Feb 6 (Reuters) - Norwegian speed skater Peder Kongshaug heads into the Milano Cortina Winter Games with a relaxed attitude as he targets his first individual Olympic gold, having already claimed world and European 1,500m titles and a team pursuit gold at Beijing....Reuters
Fri, Feb 6
Commodities
Argentina trade deals with US do not box out China, minister says
By Leila Miller and Brendan O'Boyle BUENOS AIRES, Feb 6 (Reuters) - A deal on critical minerals between Argentina and the U.S. signed this week does not rule out Chinese investment in the country's mining sector, Argentine Foreign Minister Pablo Quirno said on Friday."This, as of tod...Reuters
Fri, Feb 6
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Bill Holdings jumps 40% on report of buyout talks with Hellman & Friedman
Shares of finance platform Bill Holdings BILL.N surges 40.72% to $50.21 after report of private equity firm Hellman & Friedman is in talks to buy coLate Thursday, co reported Q2 adj net income of $73.40 million above analysts' estimates of $64.33 million - data compiled by LSEGReported reven...Reuters
Fri, Feb 6
Stocks
BMO Capital Markets initiates S&P 500 year-end target at 7,380
NEW YORK, Feb 6 (Reuters) - BMO Capital Markets initiated its S&P 500 .SPX 2026 year-end target at 7,380 on Friday, citing global monetary and fiscal stimulus that should be supportive for equity prices.BMO's 7,380 target is about 8.6% higher than the index's 6,798.40 close on Thursday.T...Reuters
Fri, Feb 6
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NFL-Bad Bunny lookalikes swamp San Francisco taco joint in pre-Super Bowl contest
By Angelica Medina SAN FRANCISCO, Feb 6 (Reuters) - Oversized sunglasses, colourful shirts, Puerto Rican straw hats, and even an "ICE out" sign filled a San Francisco restaurant on Thursday as Bad Bunny lookalikes competed for $100 and bragging rights ahead of the reggaeton star's Sup...Reuters
Fri, Feb 6
