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Image for UBS reports Q4 net profit of $1.2 billion, beating expectations

Finance

UBS reports Q4 net profit of $1.2 billion, beating expectations

Image for Eni sees 2026 LNG market 'finely balanced' on thin supply, Asian demand

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Eni sees 2026 LNG market 'finely balanced' on thin supply, Asian demand

Image for Analysis-Ultra-low bond spread unity still out of reach for euro area

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Analysis-Ultra-low bond spread unity still out of reach for euro area

Image for UK's Lloyds plans to boost lending to corporate clients, FT reports

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UK's Lloyds plans to boost lending to corporate clients, FT reports

Image for Morning Bid: Euro zone faces inflation hurdle before ECB

Morning Bid: Euro zone faces inflation hurdle before ECB

Date: February 4, 2026

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Rae Wee A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Rae Wee Euro zone preliminary inflation data on Wednesday will set the...

Image for New Nestle boss plans bigger focus on four areas to boost growth

New Nestle boss plans bigger focus on four areas to boost growth

Date: February 4, 2026

Feb 4 (Reuters) - The new chief executive of Nestle is planning a strategic overhaul to refocus the sprawling multinational around four product categories, the Financial Times reported on Wednesday...

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Tigerair Taiwan orders four Airbus A321neo planes

Date: February 4, 2026

SINGAPORE, Feb 4 (Reuters) - Airbus said on Wednesday that Tigerair Taiwan had ordered four A321neo planes to support its network expansion and improve fuel efficiency. The low-cost carrier, which...

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Ford and Geely in talks for manufacturing, technology partnership, sources say

Date: February 4, 2026

Feb 4 (Reuters) - Ford and China’s Geely are in discussions about a potential partnership, eight people with knowledge of the ongoing talks said, as the world's carmakers look to share heavier...

Image for Global stock index dips with tech slump while dollar rises, oil rallies

Global stock index dips with tech slump while dollar rises, oil rallies

Date: February 4, 2026

By Rae Wee SINGAPORE, Feb 4 - Asian stocks were on shaky ground on Wednesday, following steep losses in U.S. and European equities on fears that advancements in artificial intelligence could supplant...

Image for Nintendo shares slide 11% as Switch 2 momentum fears grow

Nintendo shares slide 11% as Switch 2 momentum fears grow

Date: February 4, 2026

TOKYO, Feb 4 (Reuters) - Nintendo shares slid 10% on Wednesday as investors fretted about momentum for its flagship Switch 2 gaming device. The Kyoto-based gaming company on Tuesday reported robust...