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Japan's Nikkei slips after sharp gain as software firms slump
By Junko Fujita TOKYO, Feb 4 (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei share average fell on Wednesday, a day after it logged a sharp gain, as software developers tracked a selloff in their global peers.The Nikkei .N225 fell 0.78% to 54,293.36. It climbed nearly 4% to a record high on Tuesday, its biggest d...Reuters
Wed, Feb 4
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Oxford BioMedica Signs Multi-Year Supply Agreement With Bristol Myers Squibb
Feb 4 (Reuters) - Oxford BioMedica PLC OXB.L:OXFORD BIOMEDICA PLC - MULTI-YEAR SUPPLY AGREEMENT WITH BMSOXFORD BIOMEDICA PLC - SIGNS MULTI-YEAR SUPPLY AGREEMENT WITH BRISTOL MYERS SQUIBBOXFORD BIOMEDICA PLC: MULTI-YEAR AGREEMENT WITH FIVE-YEAR INITIAL TERM AND OPTION TO EXTENDOXFORD BIOMEDICA PLC: ...Reuters
Wed, Feb 4
Commodities
SSE Expects FY Adjusted EPS To Be Between 144-152 Pence
Feb 4 (Reuters) - SSE PLC SSE.L:SSE PLC - Q3 TRADING STATEMENTSSE: 2025/26 FULL-YEAR ADJUSTED EARNINGS PER SHARE EXPECTED TO BE BETWEEN 144 - 152 PENCESSE: 9M RENEWABLES OUTPUT SLIGHTLY HIGHER, REFLECTING CAPACITY ADDITIONS AGAINST MIXED WEATHER CONDITIONSSSE: GENERATION OUTPUT FROM SSE RENEWABLES ...Reuters
Wed, Feb 4
Stocks
AMD's Frankfurt-listed shares fall after weaker sales
Feb 4 (Reuters) - Advanced Micro Devices shares AMD.O fell over 6% in early Frankfurt trading on Wednesday after the company forecast a slight decline in quarterly revenue, raising concerns about whether it can effectively challenge Nvidia NVDA.O in the booming AI market. The stock ended Tuesday'...Reuters
Wed, Feb 4
Commodities
TECHNICALS-CBOT corn may test support at $4.25-1/2
SINGAPORE, Feb 4 (Reuters) - CBOT March corn CH26 may test support at $4.25-1/2 per bushel, a break below which could trigger a fall into $4.21 to $4.23-1/2 range.Despite the strong bounce triggered by the support at $4.23-1/2, a channel technique still suggests a target around $4.21. The bounce may...Reuters
Wed, Feb 4
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Novartis CEO: "It's Early Days" For Any Change In European Drug Pricing Due To MFN
Feb 4 (Reuters) - Novartis AG NOVN.S:NOVARTIS CEO SAYS US MOST-FAVORED-NATION REGULATION NOT HAVING A MATERIAL EFFECT ON OUR 2026 GUIDANCENOVARTIS CEO SAYS AGREEMENT ON US DRUG PRICES IS INCLUDED IN OUR MID-TERM GUIDANCENOVARTIS CEO SAYS "IT'S EARLY DAYS" FOR ANY CHANGE IN EUROPEAN DRUG ...Reuters
Wed, Feb 4
Cryptocurrencies
Trump Says He Was Unaware Of Abu Dhabi Royal’s $500 Million WLFI Investment
Reports say a wealthy Abu Dhabi investor bought a near-half stake in a crypto company tied to the Trump family. The transaction, reported to be worth about $500 million, involved an entity linked to Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan. It has prompted questions in Washington and stirred activity in t...NewsBTC
Wed, Feb 4
Cryptocurrencies
Crypto Stablecoin Law Faces Pushback As New York Prosecutors Target Tether, Circle
As negotiations continue in Washington over the crypto market structure legislation known as the CLARITY Act, New York’s top law enforcement officials are now turning their attention to a bill that has already become law. Led by New York Attorney General Letitia James, a group of senior prosecutors ...Bitcoinist
Wed, Feb 4
Stocks
Elevate Your Escape: Agoda's Guide to Asia's Must-Visit Hill Stations
SINGAPORE, Feb. 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Digital travel platform Agoda invites travelers to discover Asia's enchanting hill stations, where serene landscapes and cool climates offer a perfect retreat from the hustle and bustle. From the colonial charm of Shimla to the lush tea gardens of Cameron...PR Newswire
Wed, Feb 4
Stocks
ROI-What's the point of Europe today? It must figure it out fast: Stephen Jen
By Stephen Jen LONDON, Feb 4 (Reuters) - We all know people who seem to attract all the bad luck in life. Europe, facing both internal and external challenges, is starting to look like that unfortunate person. What the region needs now is clarity of purpose and a bold plan to achieve it.Some of t...Reuters
Wed, Feb 4
Commodities
ROI-Peak coal may be elusive, but peak seaborne coal is here: Russell
Reuters Open Interest (ROI) is your essential source for global financial commentary. By Clyde Russell CAPE TOWN, Feb 4 (Reuters) - The headline news that global coal demand reached a record high in 2025 masks some important underlying shifts in how the fuel is being produced, traded and used.The...Reuters
Wed, Feb 4
Commodities
India's priority is to ensure energy security for its people, says trade minister
NEW DELHI, Feb 4 (Reuters) - India's priority is to ensure energy security for its citizens, trade minister Piyush Goyal said on Wednesday, two days after New Delhi and Washington announced they had agreed to a trade deal.Reuters
Wed, Feb 4
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Liberty Energy Announces Pricing Of Upsized $700 Million Convertible Senior Notes Offering
Feb 4 (Reuters) - Liberty Energy Inc LBRT.N:LIBERTY ENERGY INC. ANNOUNCES PRICING OF UPSIZED $700 MILLION CONVERTIBLE SENIOR NOTES OFFERINGLIBERTY ENERGY INC - PRICES $700 MILLION CONVERTIBLE SENIOR NOTES DUE 2031Reuters
Wed, Feb 4
Stocks
LIVE MARKETS-Euro zone faces inflation hurdle before ECB
Welcome to the home for real-time coverage of markets brought to you by Reuters reporters. You can share your thoughts with us at markets.research@thomsonreuters.comEURO ZONE FACES INFLATION HURDLE BEFORE ECB A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Rae WeeEuro zone prelim...Reuters
Wed, Feb 4
Stocks
The Best Stocks to Buy Right Now for February
Key PointsChewy is a strong growth stock with a recession-resistant business.Dutch Bros has a long runway of growth in front of it. 10 stocks we like better than Chewy › The tech space isn't the only sector to find attractive stocks to buy this month. Consumer stocks also have some attractive growth...The Motley Fool
Wed, Feb 4
Stocks
Nvidia's Huang dismisses fears AI will replace software tools as stock selloff deepens
By Nilutpal Timsina and Shivani Tanna Feb 4 (Reuters) - Nvidia NVDA.O CEO Jensen Huang dismissed fears that artificial intelligence will replace software and related tools, calling the idea "illogical", after a significant selloff in global software stocks on Tuesday.The selloff, partly s...Reuters
Wed, Feb 4
Forex
PIX-BofA lifts near‑term rupee forecast by 2% to 88.60–89 after U.S. trade deal
By Dharamraj Dhutia MUMBAI, Feb 4 (Reuters) - Bank of America expects the Indian rupee to strengthen further by the end of March, after a trade agreement with the U.S. led to its sharpest gain in over seven years on Tuesday, the bank's top treasury official in India told Reuters."We are e...Reuters
Wed, Feb 4
Stocks
Spanish stocks - Factors to watch on Feb 4
Feb 4 (Reuters) - The following Spanish stocks may be affected by newspaper reports and other factors on Wednesday. Reuters has not verified the newspaper reports, and cannot vouch for their accuracy: SANTANDER SAN.MCSantander said on Tuesday its 2025 net profit rose 12% to a record 14.1 billion...Reuters
Wed, Feb 4
Cryptocurrencies
Pi Network Price Forecast: PI maintains stability as technical outlook remains uncertain
Pi Network (PI) trades above $0.1600 at press time on Wednesday, struggling to extend the 2% gains from Monday. A steady increase in deposits at exchanges supporting PI tokens and the trimming of Pi Foundation holdings add to downside pressure.Fxstreet
Wed, Feb 4
