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US attorney says it will not prosecute companies that cooperate in criminal investigations
By Chris Prentice NEW YORK, Feb 5 (Reuters) - Federal prosecutors plan to increase incentives for companies that cooperate during criminal investigations, including promises not to prosecute them, the U.S. Attorney in Manhattan said on Thursday.Jay Clayton's remarks at an industry conference ...Reuters
Thu, Feb 5
Commodities
Cuba-related tanker finishes loading gasoline cargo in Venezuela, shipping data says
Cuba has not imported oil or fuel from Venezuela since DecemberMexico sent a fuel cargo to Cuba in JanuaryWashington is now in control of Venezuela's oil exportsBy Marianna Parraga Feb 5 (Reuters) - An oil tanker that has transported Venezuelan fuel to Cuba since April 2025 finished loading t...Reuters
Thu, Feb 5
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Third Century Bancorp's Q4 net income rises 11.68% yr/yr
OverviewBank holding company's Q4 net income rose 11.68% yr/yrCompany's non-interest income grew 65.90% due to higher residential loan sales and Trust revenueNet interest income increased due to higher average loan balancesOutlookCompany did not provide specific guidance for future quarters ...Reuters
Thu, Feb 5
Stocks
Better Tech Stock: Micron vs. Broadcom
Key PointsMicron and Broadcom are both semiconductor stocks, but they each operate in different areas. Micron makes chips for memory and data storage, while Broadcom makes chips for networks. There are a couple of key reasons why one stands out as the better option right now. 10 stocks we like bette...The Motley Fool
Thu, Feb 5
Commodities
ConocoPhillips targets $1 billion cost cuts in 2026, profit misses on weaker oil prices
Expects to cut costs by $1 billion in 2026ConocoPhillips misses Q4 profit estimatesIt closed $3.2 billion in asset sales in 2025ConocoPhillips shares slip 2.5% By Pooja Menon Feb 5 (Reuters) - ConocoPhillips COP.N said on Thursday it aims to cut capital and operating costs by $1 billion in 2026,...Reuters
Thu, Feb 5
Economic Indicator
US farm income set to fall in 2026 despite surge in government payments
Government payments to make up nearly 29% of farm income in 2026Production expenses to steady; fuel and pesticide costs to declineLawmakers warns of economic stress in farm sectorBy P.J. Huffstutter CHICAGO, Feb 5 (Reuters) - In a sign of growing stress for U.S. farmers, the Agriculture Departmen...Reuters
Thu, Feb 5
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REFILE-States square off with opioids whistleblower over payout from $4.7 billion Walgreens settlement
Whistleblower who won $25 million in federal opioids case wants cut of states' dealImmigration attorneys win right to fees in 3rd Circuit habeas caseDOJ objects to blind consumers’ class action settlementBy Mike Scarcella and David Thomas Feb 5 (Reuters) - (Billable Hours is Reuters' week...Reuters
Thu, Feb 5
Stocks
OAK Family Advisors Sells $4 Million of NICE Stock
Key PointsSold 28,021 shares of NICE; estimated trade size was $4 million based on quarterly average price.Quarter-end position value declined by $4 million.Transaction represented a 1.1% change relative to the fund’s $364.31 million in reportable assets under management (AUM).Post-trade stake in NI...The Motley Fool
Thu, Feb 5
Economic Indicator
Bank of Canada says economic restructuring will take years, tells firms to 'be bold'
By David LjunggrenOTTAWA, Feb 5 (Reuters) - Restructuring the Canadian economy to cope with U.S. tariffs, slower population growth and the rise of artificial intelligence will take years, and could be painful, Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem said on Thursday.Macklem urged policymakers and busin...Reuters
Thu, Feb 5
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FDA Updates Boxed Warning For Xeloda Now Highlights Risk Of Adverse Reactions Or Death In Patients With Complete DPD Deficiency
Feb 5 (Reuters) - FDA:FDA:BOXED WARNING FOR XELODA NOW HIGHLIGHTS RISK OF ADVERSE REACTIONS OR DEATH IN PATIENTS WITH COMPLETE DPD DEFICIENCYFDA: SAFETY LABELING UPDATE FOR CAPECITABINE AND FLUOROURACIL (5-FU) ON RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH DIHYDROPYRIMIDINE DEHYDROGENASE DEFICIENCY - WEBSITEReuters
Thu, Feb 5
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US Senate confirms former Thomas clerk, transgender sports opponent to judgeships
By Nate Raymond Feb 5 (Reuters) - The U.S. Senate on Thursday confirmed two of President Donald Trump's latest nominees to serve as federal judges, including a former law clerk to U.S. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, and a lawyer who challenged the participation of transgender athletes...Reuters
Thu, Feb 5
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REFILE-EXCLUSIVE-Olympics-Freestyle skiing-China's Gu has nothing to prove at Milano Cortina
By Kurt Hall and Joyce Zhou LIVIGNO, Italy, Feb 5 (Reuters) - Chinese freestyle skier Eileen Gu, with two gold medals and a silver already under her belt from her first Winter Olympics, goes into the Milano Cortina Games with nothing left to prove.At Beijing 2022, Gu became the first person to wi...Reuters
Thu, Feb 5
Stocks
EMERGING MARKETS-LatAm FX, stocks slide as tech selloff, commodity crash sap risk appetite
MSCI Latam FX off 0.3%, stocks decline 0.4%Bank of Mexico holds rates Moody's cuts credit rating on IndonesiaBrazil's Itau Unibanco estimates up to 9.5% loan book growthBy Purvi Agarwal and Ragini Mathur Feb 5 (Reuters) - Latin American currencies weakened broadly against the dollar on Th...Reuters
Thu, Feb 5
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Olympics-Curling-Canada stun mixed doubles champions Italy in early upset at Games
Canada beat champions ItalyCanada, Britain maintain perfect recordsEstonia clinch first-ever Olympic winBy Aadi NairCORTINA D'AMPEZZO, Italy, Feb 5 (Reuters) - Italy's Olympic title defence got off to a mixed start at the Milano Cortina Games on Thursday, as the mixed doubles curling champio...Reuters
Thu, Feb 5
Stocks
Better Nuclear Energy Stock: SMR vs. OKLO
Key PointsOklo stock reached an all-time high of $193 in October 2025.NuScale's stock struggled in 2025 due to a large investor's planned exit, concerns regarding share dilution, and overall timeline of projects.10 stocks we like better than Oklo › Nuclear energy is back in the spotlight and ready t...The Motley Fool
Thu, Feb 5
Forex
CANADA FX DEBT-Canadian dollar dips as risk aversion offsets BoC case against easing further
Canadian dollar falls 0.1% against the greenbackTrades in a range of 1.3653 to 1.3699Price of oil settles 2.8% lowerCanadian yields ease across the curveBy Fergal Smith TORONTO, Feb 5 (Reuters) - The Canadian dollar edged lower against its U.S. counterpart on Thursday as investors grew risk avers...Reuters
Thu, Feb 5
Commodities
US Cash Grains-Corn and soybean basis bids flat to weaker at multiple locations
CHICAGO, Feb 5 (Reuters) - Basis bids for corn and soybeans were mostly steady to lower at elevators, ethanol plants, other kinds of processors, and river terminals in the U.S. Midwest on Thursday, as the commodities rallied on the Chicago Board of Trade. The soybean basis fell by 10 points at a pro...Reuters
Thu, Feb 5
Commodities
US natgas futures climb on Northeast cold snap and LNG export flows
Record storage withdrawal of 360 bcf, but below analyst expectationsWaha Hub prices fall into negative territory due to pipeline constraintsLSEG projects gas demand to decrease next week amid warmer weather forecastsBy Scott DiSavino NEW YORK, Feb 5 (Reuters) - U.S. natural gas futures edged up a...Reuters
Thu, Feb 5
