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Image for BP seeking partner at one of Middle East's oldest oil fields, Bloomberg says

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BP seeking partner at one of Middle East's oldest oil fields, Bloomberg says

Image for Shell wants to export Venezuelan gas through Trinidad, CEO says

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Shell wants to export Venezuelan gas through Trinidad, CEO says

Image for Italy's Banco BPM beats FY profit on stronger fee income

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Italy's Banco BPM beats FY profit on stronger fee income

Image for Ukraine says Starlink terminals used by Russia deactivated in blow to Moscow

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Ukraine says Starlink terminals used by Russia deactivated in blow to Moscow

Image for Novo Nordisk CEO says Hims $49 compounded Wegovy pill a 'waste' of money

Novo Nordisk CEO says Hims $49 compounded Wegovy pill a 'waste' of money

Date: February 5, 2026

By Maggie Fick LONDON, Feb 5 (Reuters) - Novo Nordisk CEO Mike Doustdar was in a meeting with investors on Thursday discussing the company's tough recent outlook when one interrupted him with shock...

Image for Exclusive-ECB to widen access to euro loans in bid to boost global role, sources say

Exclusive-ECB to widen access to euro loans in bid to boost global role, sources say

Date: February 5, 2026

By Francesco Canepa and Balazs Koranyi FRANKFURT, Feb 5 (Reuters) - The European Central Bank is working on opening up its liquidity facility to more countries, making it cheaper and easier to access...

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Novo Nordisk to take legal action against Hims & Hers for Wegovy compounding

Date: February 5, 2026

COPENHAGEN, Feb 5 (Reuters) - Novo Nordisk said on Thursday it would take legal action against Hims & Hers after the online telehealth company said it will begin offering compounded copies of the...

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Germany to require streaming platforms to invest in local production

Date: February 5, 2026

BERLIN, Feb 5 (Reuters) - Germany will introduce investment requirements for streaming platforms and TV broadcasters and nearly double government funding for the domestic film industry to boost its...

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Traders bet the ECB will stick with steady rates, keeping one eye on the euro

Date: February 5, 2026

By Samuel Indyk and Stefano Rebaudo LONDON, Feb 5 (Reuters) - Euro zone markets remained confident on Thursday in the view that the European Central Bank would likely hold interest rates steady for...

Image for ECB's Lagarde to raise reform pressure on EU leaders with checklist

ECB's Lagarde to raise reform pressure on EU leaders with checklist

Date: February 5, 2026

FRANKFURT, Feb 5 (Reuters) - European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde will present EU leaders next week with a checklist of measures needed to enhance growth and competitiveness, taking an...