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CBOT soybeans sustain rally after Trump comments
CHICAGO, Feb 5 (Reuters) - Chicago Board of Trade soybean futures extended gains on Thursday, a day after U.S. President Donald Trump said China had raised a target for U.S. soybean purchases under a trade truce.Soybeans rallied on Wednesday after Trump said China was "lifting the soybean count ...Reuters
Thu, Feb 5
Commodities
GRAINS-Soy rally continues after Trump says China to expand purchases
By Heather Schlitz CHICAGO, Feb 5 (Reuters) - Chicago soybeans extended gains on Thursday, a day after U.S. President Donald Trump said China had raised a target for U.S. soybean purchases under a trade truce.Corn and wheat ticked up with spillover support from soybeans, though a firmer dollar an...Reuters
Thu, Feb 5
Stocks
Here's Why Oracle Stock Got Pummeled This Week
Key PointsRecent events between Nvidia and OpenAI have failed to allay market concerns. Oracle successfully raised cash this week, but it hasn't yet satisfied the market. 10 stocks we like better than Oracle › Oracle (NYSE: ORCL) stock declined 15.8% in the week to Thursday, 2 p.m. It's been another...The Motley Fool
Thu, Feb 5
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EXCLUSIVE-Apartment owner Veris Residential being pushed to sell itself, sources say
By Svea Herbst-BaylissNEW YORK, Feb 5 (Reuters) - A large real estate investor wants high-end rental properties owner Veris Residential VRE.N to put itself up for sale, arguing a transaction could reward shareholders with a 70% premium to the real estate investment trust's current share price.Er...Reuters
Thu, Feb 5
Stocks
UPS vs. FedEx: Which Logistics Giant Looks Like the Better Long-Term Play?
Key PointsFedEx has outperformed UPS year to date and over the past five years.UPS has the higher valuation despite growing at a slower rate than FedEx and having lower net income growth.FedEx is focused on growth, while UPS is aggressively cost-cutting in a move to boost profits at the cost of grow...The Motley Fool
Thu, Feb 5
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Ukraine, Russia end second round of peace talks with agreement on prisoner swap, new meeting
Talks described as productive by both Kyiv and MoscowZelenskiy says new peace talks will take place soon US pushes for compromise, but key issues remain unresolvedRussia demands Ukraine give up land in Donetsk region; Kyiv refuses By Olena Harmash and Max Hunder KYIV, Feb 5 (Reuters) - Ukraine an...Reuters
Thu, Feb 5
Commodities
CBOT wheat higher on spillover support
CHICAGO, Feb 5 (Reuters) - Chicago Board of Trade wheat futures ticked up with spillover support from soybeans on Thursday, though improving weather in the Black Sea region capped prices.Soybeans continued their rally that began on Wednesday after U.S. President Donald Trump said China was "lift...Reuters
Thu, Feb 5
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US State Department approves potential sale of scanning system services to Iraq
Feb 5 (Reuters) - The U.S. State Department has approved the potential sale of logistical services for VACIS XPL passenger vehicle scanning systems to Iraq for an estimated $90 million, the Pentagon said on Thursday. The principal contractor is Leidos LDOS.N, according to the release.Reuters
Thu, Feb 5
Economic Indicator
TREASURIES-U.S. Treasury yields drop as job market shows signs of weakness
Traders anticipate two 25 basis point rate cuts this yearKevin Warsh expected to adopt dovish stance as new Fed ChairTwo-year yields hit four-week low aftrer weak jobs dataBy Karen Brettell NEW YORK, Feb 5 (Reuters) - U.S. Treasury yields fell on Thursday and two-year yields hit a four-week low a...Reuters
Thu, Feb 5
Commodities
Oil settles almost 3% down on easing supply concerns ahead of US, Iran talks
US, Iran prepare for talks on FridayAbout a fifth of global oil consumption passes through Strait of HormuzVolatility leads to record WTI Midland contracts in JanuaryBy Seher Dareen and Georgina McCartney HOUSTON, Feb 5 (Reuters) - Oil prices settled down almost 3% on Thursday in choppy tradi...Reuters
Thu, Feb 5
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Health Rounds: Women who have had an HPV vaccine need fewer cervical cancer screenings
By Nancy LapidFeb 5 (Reuters) - Hello Health Rounds readers! Today we feature a Norwegian study that found women who got an HPV vaccine, such as Merck's Gardasil, can significantly cut back on screenings for cervical cancer. We also report on a study that found patients diagnosed with cancer dur...Reuters
Thu, Feb 5
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White House says Trump looking to Friday talks with Iran to see if a deal can be struck
WASHINGTON, Feb 5 (Reuters) - White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters on Thursday that President Donald Trump is looking to U.S.-Iran talks in Oman on Friday to determine whether a deal can be struck with Iran, amid a U.S. military buildup in the region."While these negotiati...Reuters
Thu, Feb 5
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Canada's TD announces support for the global defence bank initiative
Feb 5 (Reuters) - Toronto-Dominion Bank TD.TO said on Thursday it would support the establishment of a global defence bank, becoming the latest major Canadian lender to throw its weight behind the proposal.The proposed Defence, Security and Resilience Bank is one of several competing ideas for a new...Reuters
Thu, Feb 5
