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Novo Nordisk Expects 2026 Adjusted Sales Growth Between -5% To -13% At CER
Feb 3 (Reuters) - Novo Nordisk A/S NOVOb.CO:NOVO NORDISK RELEASES 2026 SALES AND OPERATING PROFIT OUTLOOKNOVO NORDISK - 2026 PROFIT IMPACTED BY USD 4.2 BILLION REVERSALNOVO NORDISK - TO EXPAND WEGOVY ROLL-OUT IN 2026NOVO NORDISK - 2026 ADJUSTED SALES GROWTH EXPECTED -5% TO -13% AT CERNOVO NORDISK - ...Reuters
Tue, Feb 3
Commodities
Refiner Phillips 66 can process 250,000 bpd of Venezuelan crude, CEO says
By Georgina McCartney and Sheila Dang HOUSTON, Feb 3 (Reuters) - U.S. refiner Phillips 66 PSX.N can process around 250,000 barrels per day of Venezuelan crude, CEO Mark Lashier said at a conference in Houston on Tuesday. The price for Venezuelan crude does, however, have to be competitive, and Ve...Reuters
Tue, Feb 3
Stocks
Better Artificial Intelligence Stock: Applied Digital vs. CoreWeave
Key PointsThe rise of artificial intelligence has led to the creation of neoclouds -- companies that specialize in operating data centers designed to power AI.Neocloud CoreWeave rents data center space from Applied Digital.CoreWeave and Applied Digital each took on a ton of debt to finance their inf...The Motley Fool
Tue, Feb 3
Stocks
Why Palantir Technologies Stock Charged Higher Today
Key PointsPalantir's track record of impressive growth continued.The company beat on both the top and bottom lines, and its 2026 forecast outpaced Wall Street's expectations. Palantir's valuation is still lofty by any measure, but its growth rate is convincing skeptics.10 stocks we like better than ...The Motley Fool
Tue, Feb 3
Forex
FOREX-Dollar firms vs yen, but broad rally losing steam
Dollar fails to extend gains a third consecutive dayAussie surges on RBA's inflation warningsYen traders focus on Japan electionBy Laura Matthews and Sophie Kiderlin NEW YORK/LONDON, Feb 3 (Reuters) - The dollar strengthened against the yen on Tuesday but was backing away from a third consec...Reuters
Tue, Feb 3
Other
Billionaire activist investor Peltz open to more buyouts
Peltz considers market conditions favorable for buyoutsTrian and General Catalyst agreed $7.4 billion Janus Henderson buy in DecemberPeltz criticizes Trump's tariff policy for focusing on revenue and not lowering trade barriersBy David FrenchWEST PALM BEACH, Florida, Feb 3 (Reuters) - Nelson Pel...Reuters
Tue, Feb 3
Economic Indicator
Germany: Growth recovery expected in 2026 – BNP Paribas
BNP Paribas projects that Germany will experience a return to robust growth in 2026, following a modest recovery in 2025. The report emphasizes that infrastructure spending approved for 2026 will facilitate this growth, despite previous delays.
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Tue, Feb 3
Stocks
Why Pfizer Stock Dropped Today
Key PointsPfizer beat on 2025 sales and beat on earnings -- but still delivered a loss.Pfizer reaffirmed 2026 sales and earnings guidance for under $3 per share.10 stocks we like better than Pfizer › Pfizer (NYSE: PFE) stock gave up 3.3% through 10:50 a.m. ET Tuesday despite delivering an earnings b...The Motley Fool
Tue, Feb 3
Other
Olympics-Italy rolls out 24/7 command centre for Winter Games security plan
By Emilio Parodi MILAN, Feb 3 (Reuters) - Italy has rolled out a sweeping security plan for the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics to be coordinated by a single command centre, the International Olympic Operations Room (SOIO).Based in Rome, the SOIO will operate around the clock from the opening of t...Reuters
Tue, Feb 3
Economic Indicator
Chief US appeals court judge says district judge likely violated rule barring hostile work environment
By Nate Raymond BOSTON, Feb 3 (Reuters) - The chief judge on the federal appeals court covering New England has found probable cause that a district court judge within the circuit engaged in misconduct by violating a rule prohibiting creating a hostile work environment.Chief U.S. District Judge D...Reuters
Tue, Feb 3
Cryptocurrencies
Europe must keep control of key technologies, says EU commissioner
By Elizabeth Howcroft BRUSSELS, Feb 3 (Reuters) - Europe must keep control over key technologies that underpin the region's economies, the European Union's Financial Services Commissioner said on Tuesday, adding to growing calls for the bloc to be less reliant on U.S.-based technology gia...Reuters
Tue, Feb 3
Other
Blackstone's Gray says AI disruption risk is 'top of the page' for us
By David French and Isla Binnie WEST PALM BEACH, Florida, Feb 3 (Reuters) - Disruption to businesses from artificial intelligence development is "top of the page" for Blackstone BX.N, the world's largest alternative asset manager, its president and chief operating officer Jon Gray sai...Reuters
Tue, Feb 3
Cryptocurrencies
Epstein emails reveal contact with New York regulator during BitLicense drafting
Emails linked to Jeffrey Epstein released in newly unsealed US Justice Department records made several new revelations. These notes show that Epstein met with New York’s top financial regulator in 2014. This happened when the state was drafting the first major regulatory framework for Bitcoin and other digital assets. The draft later became the BitLicense. […]Cryptopolitan
Tue, Feb 3
Cryptocurrencies
Moscow Exchange Set to Launch $XRP Indices and Futures Contracts
Sanctions evasion and digital asset adoption have reached a critical flashpoint in Russia. The Moscow Exchange (MOEX), the country’s largest financial marketplace, is reportedly finalizing the infrastructure to launch indices and futures contracts for $XRP, according to local media outlet RBC....Bitcoinist
Tue, Feb 3
