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Ford and Geely in talks for manufacturing, technology partnership, sources say
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Global stock index dips with tech slump while dollar rises, oil rallies
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Nintendo shares slide 11% as Switch 2 momentum fears grow
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Dollar firms, yen under pressure ahead of Japan's elections
Oil prices climb 3% as market awaits US-Iran talks
Date: February 4, 2026
By Yuka Obayashi TOKYO, Feb 4 (Reuters) - Oil prices rose on Wednesday, extending the previous day's gains, after the U.S. shot down an Iranian drone and armed Iranian boats approached a U.S.-flagged...
UK unemployment set to hit 11-year high in 2026, NIESR forecasts
Date: February 4, 2026
By David Milliken LONDON, Feb 4 (Reuters) - British unemployment is likely to rise to its highest since 2015 this year, partly due to a rising minimum wage and last year's increase in a tax on...
Britain launches framework to boost advanced nuclear reactor development
Date: February 4, 2026
LONDON, Feb 4 (Reuters) - Britain unveiled a framework on Wednesday to accelerate development of advanced nuclear reactors, aiming to become a global leader in the next-generation technology. The...
Prudential's fourth-quarter profit jumps on underwriting strength
Date: February 3, 2026
Feb 3 (Reuters) - Prudential Financial on Tuesday reported a rise in fourth-quarter profit, helped by strong underwriting and gains from its investment portfolio. Underwriting held up at life and...
Amcor misses quarterly sales estimates as tariffs weigh on demand
Date: February 3, 2026
Feb 2 (Reuters) - Packaging firm Amcor missed Wall Street estimates for second-quarter sales on Tuesday, as rising tariffs and weak consumer spending weighed on demand. Sales volumes fell across North...
Chubb's quarterly profit rises on higher investment returns, lower catastrophe losses
Date: February 3, 2026
Feb 3 (Reuters) - Insurance company Chubb posted a rise in fourth-quarter profit on Tuesday, driven by growth in investment returns and lower catastrophe losses. Insurance spending has continued to...