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Image for Novo Nordisk plunge wipes $50 billion off obesity drug giant

Finance

Novo Nordisk plunge wipes $50 billion off obesity drug giant

Image for Live Nation to acquire Italy's ForumNet, valued at $106 million

Finance

Live Nation to acquire Italy's ForumNet, valued at $106 million

Image for Johnson Controls lifts 2026 profit forecast on AI-driven demand for cooling equipment

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Johnson Controls lifts 2026 profit forecast on AI-driven demand for cooling equipment

Image for Exclusive-Russia's budget deficit may almost triple this year as oil revenues decline

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Exclusive-Russia's budget deficit may almost triple this year as oil revenues decline

Image for Equinor sold about 30% of its US gas on spot market during January price spike

Equinor sold about 30% of its US gas on spot market during January price spike

Date: February 4, 2026

By Nora Buli OSLO, Feb 4 (Reuters) - Norway's Equinor sold around 30% of volumes from its U.S. onshore natural gas assets on a spot basis in January, capitalising on a cold snap that sharply lifted...

Image for India's Russian oil imports down in January amid trade talks with US

India's Russian oil imports down in January amid trade talks with US

Date: February 4, 2026

Feb 4 (Reuters) - India's Russian oil imports slipped in January, continuing a downturn that began in December as refiners sought more alternative barrels under Western sanctions pressure and ongoing...

Image for DSV eyes lower freight rates, but port pressures as Red Sea routes resume

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...

Image for China's top car exporter Chery launches Lepas brand in UK

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...

Image for Italy budget watchdog UPB raises 2026 GDP growth to 0.7%, lowers 2027

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...

Image for FTSE 100 makes record close, GSK at 26-year high after earnings impress

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...