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Denotes a new entry. -------------------------------------------------------- Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) MEETING DATES: 2026March 17-18 (second day: statement released 1400 EDT/1800 GMT; news conference expected 1430 EDT/1830 GMT)April 28-29 (second day: statement released...Reuters
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THE DAY AHEAD-North America, February 9
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CANADA STOCKS-TSX rises the most in four months as metal prices rebound
TSX up 1.5% at 32,470.98,Posts biggest gain since October 14Miners lead as gold reboundsUnemployment rate falls to 6.5%By Fergal Smith Feb 6 (Reuters) - Canada's main stock index rounded out a volatile week on a strong note on Friday as metal prices rallied and investors took advantage of rec...Reuters
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LIVE MARKETS-US stocks rally as Dow vaults over 50k for first time
Main US indexes climb, all up ~2% or more; Russell 2000 up 3.6%Tech leads S&P 500 sector gainers, Comm Svcs, Cons Disc declineDollar falls; crude gains slightly; gold up >3.5%; bitcoin surges ~11.5%US 10-Year Treasury yield flat at ~4.21%Welcome to the home for real-time coverage of markets b...Reuters
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BP has no plans to honor the National Oil Bargaining Program, USW says
NEW YORK, Feb 6 (Reuters) - United Steelworkers said on Friday BP BP.L has no plans to honor the National Oil Bargaining Program.“BP maintains they have no plans to honor the National Oil Bargaining Program – the first time that has happened," Eric Schultz, president of USW 7-1, said in an email...Reuters
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Erebor Bank, Founded By Palmer Luckey, Received The First National Bank Charter Under The Second Trump Administration- WSJ
Feb 6 (Reuters) - EREBOR BANK, FOUNDED BY PALMER LUCKEY, RECEIVED THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK CHARTER UNDER THE SECOND TRUMP ADMINISTRATION-WSJSource text: https://tinyurl.com/37xk2ye7Reuters
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REFILE-EXCLUSIVE-Vista Equity Partners and Intel to lead investment in AI chip startup SambaNova, sources say
Vista's investment marks a rare move outside softwareSambaNova sees more funding interest following rival deals Intel continues to back the startup after acquisition talks stalled By Milana Vinn and Krystal Hu Feb 6 (Reuters) - Private equity firm Vista Equity Partners is leading a new fundin...Reuters
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LIVESTOCK-Cattle futures end week higher on tight supply
By Heather Schlitz CHICAGO, Feb 6 (Reuters) - CME live and feeder cattle futures finished higher on Friday, on the back of a tight cattle supply and the continued closure of the U.S.-Mexico border to cattle imports.CME April live cattle LCJ26 finished 51.65 cents to end at 237.25 cents per pound,...Reuters
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Tesla executives say hiring is ramping up to support Musk’s expanded solar strategy
Tesla hiring to pursue Musk plan for 100 GW of US solar manufacturingGoal far exceeds current US solar manufacturing capacityJob post says plan is to meet solar manufacturing goal by end of 2028By Nichola Groom Feb 6 (Reuters) - Tesla TSLA.O is hiring to support founder Elon Musk's recently a...Reuters
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NFL-Las Vegas sportsbooks rooting for Patriots upset in Super Bowl
By Frank Pingue SAN FRANCISCO, Feb 6 (Reuters) - Las Vegas sportsbooks would like the New England Patriots to upset the Seattle Seahawks in Sunday's Super Bowl, or at least keep it close, not because they love a classic underdog story but because it would keep the cash registers ringing.The ...Reuters
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US STOCKS-Dow closes above 50,000, Nvidia soars as traders focus on AI spending
Roblox jumps after forecasting annual bookings above estimatesMolina Healthcare slumps on disappointing 2026 profit forecastDow hits 50,000 mark for first timeS&P 500 +1.97%, Nasdaq +2.18%, Dow +2.47% By Noel Randewich Feb 6 (Reuters) - The Dow Jones Industrial Average blew past the historic ...Reuters
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Pentagon poised to curb some defense contractors' payouts under Trump order
Trump's order links payouts to weapons delivery schedulesContractors face restrictions on buybacks, dividends if underperformingLegal advice sought due to potential impact on billions in payoutsBy Mike Stone WASHINGTON, Feb 6 (Reuters) - Defense contractors are bracing for the Pentagon to rel...Reuters
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NFL-Super Bowl LX highlights more than just San Francisco in the Bay Area
By Max A. CherneySAN FRANCISCO, Feb 6 (Reuters) - Sitting atop a Peninsula, San Francisco tends to get most of the credit for hosting Sunday's Super Bowl LX between the New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks. The Cool Gray City of Love, as local author Gary Kamiya called San Francisco, steals...Reuters
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FOREX-Dollar heads for weekly rise, yen slumps ahead of Japan's election
Dollar retreats from two-week high as risk assets reboundYen softens ahead of Japan's national electionEuro and sterling recover after central bank decisionsBy Laura Matthews NEW YORK, Feb 6 (Reuters) - The dollar slipped from two-week highs on Friday, returning some safe-haven gains as risk ...Reuters
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EXCLUSIVE-US aims for March peace deal in Ukraine, quick elections, sources say
US negotiators urge quick vote before Trump's focus turns to domestic issuesUS, Ukraine have discussed elections and referendum in MayTerritorial issues, including Donbas and Zaporizhzhia plant, remain unresolvedBy Tom Balmforth, Gram Slattery, Erin Banco and John Irish KYIV, Feb 6 (Reuters) ...Reuters
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Olympics-Israel team marches to smattering of boos at Milan Games opening ceremony
By Karolos GrohmannMILAN, Feb 6 (Reuters) - Israel's Olympic team walked into the stadium during the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics opening ceremony on Friday to a smattering of boos at what had otherwise been an upbeat and festive celebration of the global winter sports extravaganza.The fo...Reuters
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Arizona court strikes down abortion restriction laws
By Dietrich KnauthFeb 6 (Reuters) - An Arizona judge on Friday struck down three state laws that limited access to abortion, saying the restrictions violated a right to abortion that was added to the state's constitution in 2024. Maricopa County Superior Court Judge Gregory Como ruled the restri...Reuters
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