News
Important Only
Commodities
RPT-Chinese metal exchanges step up interventions as prices swing
By Dylan Duan, Samuel Shen and Lewis JacksonSHANGHAI/BEIJING, Feb 3 (Reuters) - Chinese commodity exchanges raised margin requirements across a number of metals contracts this week, the latest moves in a more than two-month campaign by Chinese exchanges to rein in huge price swings in the assets. ...Reuters
Wed, Feb 4
Cryptocurrencies
Polymarket to run free NY grocery store pop‑up after Kalshi covers shoppers’ $50 tabs
Polymarket is opening a free grocery store in New York next week, just as Kalshi gave out $50 worth of groceries to people at a WestSide Market on Tuesday. Both companies run prediction platforms that let people bet on real-world events, and now they’re trying to win over regular folks with food. Timing isn’t random. […]Cryptopolitan
Wed, Feb 4
Forex
FOREX-Dollar steady, yen wobbles ahead of Japan election
Yen weakens ahead of unpredictable Japanese electionTakaichi's strong showing may hurt yen; hit government bondsDollar steadies after sharp jump on Warsh appointment to FedBy Ankur Banerjee SINGAPORE, Feb 4 (Reuters) - The U.S. dollar was steady on Wednesday as investors remained cautious aft...Reuters
Wed, Feb 4
Stocks
24H｜Enphase Soared 20%; Silicon Motion Surged 14%; Sonos Surged 7%; Take-Two Rose 5%; Intapp Plunged 20%
Shares of Enphase Energy surged 20% in overnight trading after the energy technology company posted profit and revenue that--while down from the prior year--still topped Wall Street's estimates. Shares have risen 16% in the last three months.Silicon Motion Technology Corporation's stock surged 14% i...Tiger News
Wed, Feb 4
Other
Soccer-Kante joins Fenerbahce after transfer dispute
By Mohamed Yossry Feb 4 (Reuters) - N'Golo Kante has joined Fenerbahce, the Turkish side announced on Wednesday after controversy over the completion of the deal, while Morocco forward Youssef En-Nesyri has moved to Saudi Arabia's Al-Ittihad.The France International, who won two English P...Reuters
Wed, Feb 4
Stocks
HK Movers | Nonferrous Metal and Coal Stocks Gain With China Nonferrous Mining and Yankuang Energy up 8%
Nonferrous metal stocks gained in Hong Kong. China Nonferrous Mining rose 8%; MMG rose 5%; Jiangxi Copper rose 4%; Zijin Gold International, RUSAL, and Chifeng Gold rose 3%.Coal stocks rose in Hong Kong. Yankuang Energy rose 8%; China Coal Energy rose 7%; Kinetic Development rose 6%; Yancoal Austral...Tiger News
Wed, Feb 4
Stocks
What's Wrong With UnitedHealth Stock?
Key PointsUnitedHealth reported earnings recently, which beat on the bottom line but missed on revenue.The company's guidance is soft for the year ahead as management expects a decline.The Trump administration has proposed just a nominal increase in Medicare Advantage rates for 2027.10 stocks we lik...The Motley Fool
Wed, Feb 4
Commodities
Oil prices extend gains on fears of escalating tensions in Mideast
By Yuka Obayashi TOKYO, Feb 4 (Reuters) - Oil prices rose on Wednesday, extending the previous day's gains, after the U.S. shot down an Iranian drone and armed Iranian boats approached a U.S.-flagged vessel in the Strait of Hormuz, rekindling fears of an escalation in tension between Washingt...Reuters
Wed, Feb 4
Economic Indicator
China’s RatingDog Services PMI rises to 52.3 in January vs. 51.8 expected
China's Services Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) climbed to 52.3 in January from 52.0 in December, the latest data published by RatingDog showed on Wednesday. This figure came in stronger than the expectations of 51.8.Fxstreet
Wed, Feb 4
Economic Indicator
China services activity picks up in January, hiring hits 6‑month high, survey shows
China RatingDog services PMI 52.3 in Jan vs 52.0 in DecNew business growth acceleratesBusiness confidence slips over global economic outlook concernsNine-day holiday period expected to boost servicesBy Ellen Zhang and Ryan Woo BEIJING, Feb 4 (Reuters) - China's services activity expanded at i...Reuters
Wed, Feb 4
Commodities
US says it has returned to Venezuela all $500 million of initial oil sale
By Steve HollandWASHINGTON, Feb 3 (Reuters) - The United States has now returned to the Venezuelan government all $500 million from the initial sale of oil that was part of a deal reached between Caracas and Washington last month, a U.S. official said on Tuesday.The last $200 million from the sale h...Reuters
Wed, Feb 4
Other
NFL-Seattle coach credits Seahawks' culture over hype for Super Bowl run
By Angelica MedinaFeb 3 (Reuters) - Seattle Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald said on Tuesday his team's improbable Super Bowl journey was not fuelled by proving doubters wrong, but by an internal makeover focused on authenticity over outside noise.The second-year coach outlined his culture-first ph...Reuters
Wed, Feb 4
Stocks
Up 1,500%, Should You Buy Sandisk Right Now?
Key PointsSandisk makes key storage hardware used in AI training.Sandisk beat revenue and earnings estimates by a large margin in its most recent quarter.There's added risk investing in Sandisk at its current valuation.10 stocks we like better than Sandisk › In February 2025, Sandisk (NASDAQ: SNDK) ...The Motley Fool
Wed, Feb 4
Commodities
PRECIOUS-Gold extends rally, jumps over 2% after best day since 2008
Feb 4 (Reuters) - Gold prices climbed more than 2% on Wednesday, building on their best day since 2008 in the previous session, as bargain-hunting and a softer dollar supported bullion. FUNDAMENTALSSpot gold XAU= was up 2.2% at $5,044.74 per ounce, as of 0112 GMT, after gaining 5.9% on Tu...Reuters
Wed, Feb 4
Other
Boeing plans first flight of production 777X in April, document shows
By Dan CatchpoleEVERETT, Feb 3 (Reuters) - Boeing BA.N plans the first flight of a production 777X in April, a company document seen by Reuters shows, an important signal of progress for the planemaker's long-delayed new jet, which is slated for first delivery next year.The company is conducting...Reuters
Wed, Feb 4
Other
Pony Ai Inc Sees FY Net Loss Ranging From $69.0 Million To $86.0 Million
Feb 4 (Reuters) - Pony AI Inc PONY.O:EXPECTED NET LOSS RANGING FROM APPROXIMATELY USD69.0 MILLION TO USD86.0 MILLION FOR FYPONY AI INC SEES FY NET LOSS ATTRIBUTABLE TO RANGING FROM USD126.0 MILLION TO USD143.0 MILLIONEXPECTED RESULT DUE TO INCREASE IN GAIN ON FAIR VALUE CHANGE IN INVESTMENTS IN PUBL...Reuters
Wed, Feb 4
Stocks
South Korean shares rise as auto, battery makers offset chipmaker losses
KOSPI rises, foreigners net sellersKorean won weakens against dollarSouth Korea benchmark bond yield rises SEOUL, Feb 4 (Reuters) - Round-up of South Korean financial markets:South Korean shares rose for a second straight session on Wednesday, as gains in auto and battery makers outpaced losses i...Reuters
Wed, Feb 4
