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Stocks mixed, yields rise ahead of US jobs data; defense shares climb
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Dollar rises versus euro and Swiss franc with markets eyeing US jobs report
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Oil settles up 3% on Venezuela news, supply worries in Russia, Iraq and Iran

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Trading Day: Sunny start, gloomy end
Date: January 7, 2026
ORLANDO, Florida, Jan 7 (Reuters) - The S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrials climbed to new highs on Wednesday but closed the session lower in the wake of patchy U.S. employment data, while bond yields,...

Russian strikes knock out power in southeastern Ukraine, energy ministry says
Date: January 7, 2026
Jan 7 (Reuters) - Russian strikes late on Wednesday triggered widespread power and water supply cuts in parts of southeastern Ukraine, regional officials and media said. Public broadcaster Suspilne...
Olaplex draws takeover interest from Germany's Henkel, Bloomberg News reports
Date: January 7, 2026
Jan 7 (Reuters) - Olaplex Holdings has drawn a takeover offer from Germany's consumer goods maker Henkel, Bloomberg News reported on Wednesday, citing people familiar with the matter. Shares of the...
UAE recalls some Nestle infant formula products, Qatar warns consumers
Date: January 7, 2026
Jan 7 (Reuters) - The United Arab Emirates' drug regulator has recalled certain Nestle infant formula products after the company recalled specific batches over a potential toxin risk, the state news...

Czech defence firm CSG weighs launch of Amsterdam IPO as soon as next week, sources say
Date: January 7, 2026
By Charlie Conchie, Elvira Pollina and Jan Lopatka PRAGUE/LONDON/MILAN, Jan 7 (Reuters) - Czech defence firm CSG could launch the process for its initial public offering in Amsterdam as soon as next...
Exclusive-Arm launches 'Physical AI' unit, joining rush to robotics by tech and automakers
Date: January 7, 2026
By Max A. Cherney Jan 7 (Reuters) - Chip technology company Arm Holdings has reorganized the company and formed a Physical AI unit to expand its presence in the robotics market, company executives...
