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Johnson Controls lifts 2026 profit forecast on AI-driven demand for cooling equipment
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Exclusive-Russia's budget deficit may almost triple this year as oil revenues decline
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Equinor sold about 30% of its US gas on spot market during January price spike
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India's Russian oil imports down in January amid trade talks with US
DSV eyes lower freight rates, but port pressures as Red Sea routes resume
Date: February 4, 2026
By Louise Rasmussen COPENHAGEN, Feb 4 (Reuters) - DSV, the world's largest freight forwarder, said on Wednesday that a resumption of transit through the Red Sea should push freight rates down but...
China's top car exporter Chery launches Lepas brand in UK
Date: February 4, 2026
By Nick Carey LONDON, Feb 4 (Reuters) - Chinese automaker Chery is launching its Lepas electric and hybrid SUV brand in Britain, it said on Wednesday, as China's largest car exporter pursues sales...
Italy budget watchdog UPB raises 2026 GDP growth to 0.7%, lowers 2027
Date: February 4, 2026
By Giuseppe Fonte ROME, Feb 4 (Reuters) - Italy's economy is estimated to grow by 0.7% both this year and next, the parliamentary budget watchdog UPB said on Wednesday, upgrading its 2026 estimate and...
FTSE 100 makes record close, GSK at 26-year high after earnings impress
Date: February 4, 2026
Feb 4 (Reuters) - The UK's FTSE 100 touched a record high on Wednesday, helped by gains in energy stocks and insurer Beazley, while investors awaited the Bank of England's monetary policy decision...
UK pro-Palestinian activists not guilty of burglary over raid at Israeli firm Elbit
Date: February 4, 2026
LONDON, Feb 4 (Reuters) - Six British pro-Palestinian activists were acquitted on Wednesday of aggravated burglary relating to a 2024 raid on a factory operated by Israeli defence firm Elbit, with a...
Texas Instruments strikes $7.5 billion deal for Silicon Labs to boost wireless footprint
Date: February 4, 2026
Feb 4 (Reuters) - Texas Instruments on Wednesday agreed to buy chip designer Silicon Laboratories in a deal valued at $7.5 billion, expanding its footprint in wireless connectivity chips used for...