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TOP STORIES
GLOBAL
ISRAEL-PALESTINIANS/
Israel presses onslaught in Gaza's Khan Younis as US
pursues ceasefire quest
An Israeli air strike on an apartment in southern Gaza
killed six people on Tuesday, Palestinian health officials said,
as the top U.S. diplomat arrived in Egypt to pursue a quest for
a truce deal in the shattering four-month-old war.
UKRAINE-CRISIS/DONETSK-GOVERNOR
Ukraine's Donetsk region pounded by up to 2,500 Russian
strikes daily- governor
Russia is firing between 1,500 and 2,500 shells and rockets
at Ukraine's war-ravaged Donetsk region every day and is
targeting critical infrastructure to make it harder for people
to remain there in winter, its governor told Reuters.
U.S.
MIGRATION-USA/CONGRESS
US Senate Republicans mull border deal, House
counterparts urge rejection
The lead Republican negotiator in a bipartisan U.S. Senate
bill to toughen border security said his caucus should decide by
Tuesday whether to open debate on the proposal, while his
party's leaders in the House of Representatives urged scrapping
the deal.
USA-ELECTION/TRUMP
Trump seeks debate with Biden in 2024 presidential race
Former President Donald Trump, who has refused to debate any
of his rivals for the Republican nomination, on Monday said he
wanted to debate U.S. President Joe Biden immediately.
BUSINESS
UBS GROUP-RESULTS/
UBS restarts share buybacks, targets more cost savings from
Credit Suisse takeover
UBS said on Tuesday it would restart share buybacks and
squeeze more in cost savings from integrating fallen rival
Credit Suisse, although its shares fell as higher expenses made
for underwhelming fourth-quarter results.
BP-RESULTS/
BP beats forecast with $3 bln quarterly profit, boosts
buybacks
BP posted forecast-beating earnings of $3 billion in the
fourth quarter while boosting share repurchases and vowing to
make pragmatic investments, as its recently appointed CEO sought
to allay investor concern over its energy transition strategy.
ENTERTAINMENT
BRITAIN-ROYALS/
King Charles' cancer 'caught early', as Harry flies in
to see him
King Charles' cancer was caught early and the whole country
is hoping he can make a full recovery, British Prime Minister
Rishi Sunak said on Tuesday, as messages of support for the
75-year-old monarch poured in from world leaders.
PEOPLE-TOBY KEITH/
U.S. country singer Toby Keith dies aged 62
U.S. country music star Toby Keith died on Monday night aged
62, a post on his X social media account said.
SPORTS
FOOTBAL-NFL-SUPERBOWL/BETTING
NFL-Record 68 million Americans to bet on Super Bowl
A record 67.8 million American adults are expected to bet
$23.1 billion on Sunday's Super Bowl matchup between the Kansas
City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers, the American Gaming
Association said on Tuesday.
SOCCER-FRIENDLY-VIS-MIA/MESSI
SOCCER-Messi hopes to play in Tokyo friendly after Hong
Kong letdown
After disappointing a legion of fans in Hong Kong with a
no-show on the pitch at the weekend, Lionel Messi left open the
possibility of playing in Inter Miami's friendly in Tokyo,
saying he left "much better" than he did a few days ago.
UPCOMING
BUSINESS / ECONOMICS
GM-CRUISE/CALIFORNIA
GM, Cruise press California regulators for leniency in
robo-taxi case
Officials of General Motors and its Cruise robo-taxi unit
are expected to urge California public utility regulators during
a hearing Tuesday at 1:30 Pacific to accept its proposal to pay
a $75,000 fine for mishandling disclosure of the severity of a
pedestrian accident involving one of its driverless cars.
Regulators suspended Cruise's license to operate in the state
after the Oct 2 incident.
6 Feb 06:00 ET / 11:00 GMT
WILLIS TOWERS-RESULTS/
Q4 2023 Willis Towers Watson PLC Earnings Release
Willis Towers Watson is expected to report a jump in
fourth-quarter profit on Tuesday, helped by robust demand for
its broking and consulting services.
6 Feb 06:00 ET / 11:00 GMT
AMGEN-OBESITY/
Amgen taking different path to weight loss windfall
The success of a new generation of weight-loss drugs,
including Eli Lilly's recently launched Zepbound, is inspiring a
growing number of pharmaceutical companies to pursue similar
treatments; Amgen appears to be the only competitor taking a
somewhat contrarian approach.
6 Feb 06:00 ET / 11:00 GMT
SPOTIFY-RESULTS/
Spotify Q4 results
The Swedish music streaming company is expected to report
fourth-quarter earnings ahead of estimates, helped by higher
subscriber additions and cost cuts.
6 Feb 06:00 ET / 11:00 GMT
GE HEALTHCARE-RESULTS/
GE HealthCare to report Q4 results
GE HealthCare is expected to report its fourth quarter
results on Tuesday. Investor focus is expected to be on demand
for its medical devices like imaging equipment.
6 Feb 06:20 ET / 11:20 GMT
LILLY-RESULTS/
Q4 2023 Eli Lilly and Co Earnings Release
Eli Lilly will report fourth quarter results on Tuesday
before markets open. Investors will closely watch the
performance of its weight-loss drug Zepbound, which recently
received regulatory approvals in Europe, UK and US. Focus will
be on the drugmaker's 2024 sales and profit forecast, as well as
the company's plans to ramp up supply for its top-selling
diabetes drug Mounjaro and Zepbound.
6 Feb 06:25 ET / 11:25 GMT
GARTNER-RESULTS/
Gartner to Report Fourth Quarter Results
Gartner is expected to post a growth in revenue in the
fourth quarter as it benefits from stable demand for its
research and consulting services.
6 Feb 08:30 ET / 13:30 GMT
USA-CRUDE/IMPORTS-EXPORTS (PIX)
US crude oil exports to Asia dip in January on high freight
rates
U.S. crude oil exports to Asia tumbled to 1 million barrels
per day in January, the lowest in over two years as high freight
rates and more competitively priced Middle Eastern oils slashed
shipments.
6 Feb 09:00 ET / 14:00 GMT
USA-SEC/BROKER
US SEC to finalize Treasury market dealer rule
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission votes on whether
to adopt proposed regulations that would require more
broker-dealers to regisgter with the agency by expanding the
definition of "dealer" and "government securities dealer."
6 Feb 09:30 ET / 14:30 GMT
USA-YELLEN/ (PIX)
Yellen testifies before House Financial Services Committee
U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen testifies before the
House Financial Services Committee on the annual report of the
Financial Stability Oversight Council.
6 Feb 10:00 ET / 15:00 GMT
USA-TREASURY/ANNOUNCEMENT
Treasury Dept. announces weekly sales of 4-, 8- and 17-week
bills
Treasury Dept. announces weekly sales of 4-, 8- and 17-week
bills
6 Feb 11:00 ET / 16:00 GMT
COGNIZANT-RESULTS/
Cognizant reports Q4 Results
Cognizant is expected to report a drop in revenue, but
higher profit, in the fourth quarter. Investors will watch its
forecast to asses IT outsourcing demand.
6 Feb 11:00 ET / 16:00 GMT
USA-FED/MESTER
Cleveland Federal Reserve Bank President Mester speaks on
economy at bankers' conference
Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland President Loretta Mester
speaks on the economic outlook before the Ohio Bankers League
Economic Summit, in Columbus, Ohio.
6 Feb 12:00 ET / 17:00 GMT
USA-TREASURY/AUCTION
Treasury Dept. sells 3-year notes
Treasury Dept. sells 3-year notes.
6 Feb 13:00 ET / 18:00 GMT
USA-FED/KASHKARI
Minneapolis Federal Reserve Bank President Kashkari
participates in Q&A
Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis President Neel Kashkari
participates in a question-and-answer session as part of a
Greater Mankato Growth luncheon, in Mankato, Minn.
6 Feb 13:00 ET / 18:00 GMT
CANADA-CENBANK/
Bank of Canada governor gives speech
Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem will give a speech in
Montreal.
6 Feb 13:00 ET / 18:00 GMT
ARGENTINA-INDUSTRIALOUTPUT/
December industrial production data due
Argentine government is due to release December industrial
production data
6 Feb 13:30 ET / 18:30 GMT
USA-FED/COLLINS
Boston Federal Reserve Bank President Collins gives opening
remarks at Fed labor conference
Federal Reserve Bank of Boston President Susan Collins gives
opening and overview remarks before the "Uneven Outcomes in the
Labor Market" virtual conference hosted by the Federal Reserve
Board of Governors and the Federal Reserve Banks of Atlanta,
Boston, Cleveland, Philadelphia, San Francisco, and St. Louis.
6 Feb 14:00 ET / 19:00 GMT
COLOMBIA-CENBANK/
Colombia central bank to hold press conference on monetary
policy report
Colombia's central bank technical team will give a press
conference on its quarterly monetary policy report.
6 Feb 15:00 ET / 20:00 GMT
EDWARDS LIFESCI-RESULTS/
Edwards Lifesciences Corp reports Q4 results
Edwards Lifesciences Corp is set to report fourth-quarter
results after markets close on Tuesday. Focus will be on medical
device maker's 2024 outlook, its quarterly execution amid a rise
in surgical procedures volumes, and likely on sales performance
from the company's artificial heart valves.
6 Feb 16:00 ET / 21:00 GMT
VF-RESULTS/
VF Corp Q3 2024 Earnings
VF Corp is expected to post a fall in third-quarter revenue
as the company struggles to resuscitate demand for its iconic
brands such as Vans and The North Face. Investors will look for
comments on sales during the crucial holiday season, as well as
any cost reduction strategies.
6 Feb 16:00 ET / 21:00 GMT
ATMOS ENERGY-RESULTS/
Q1 2024 Atmos Energy Corp Earnings Release
Atmos Energy is expected to post a rise in quarterly profit,
helped by higher rates and consumer growth.
6 Feb 16:00 ET / 21:00 GMT
JHA-RESULTS/
Q2 2024 Jack Henry & Associates Inc Earnings Release
Jack Henry & Associates is expected to report a drop in
second quarter profit on Tuesday hurt by an increase in its
operating expense.
6 Feb 16:00 ET / 21:00 GMT
FRESHWORKS-RESULTS/
Freshworks Fourth Quarter Results
Software development firm Freshworks is expected to post
higher fourth-quarter revenue on Tuesday, riding on the back of
increasing demand for its IT service management product.
6 Feb 16:00 ET / 21:00 GMT
FORD MOTOR-RESULTS/
Q4 2023 Ford Motor Co Earnings Release
6 Feb 16:05 ET / 21:05 GMT
CHIPOTLE-RESULTS/
Chipotle Mexican Grill Q4 2023 Earnings
Chipotle Mexican Grill is likely to post a jump in quarterly
sales as the burrito chain continues to draw its affluent
customer base despite inflationary pressures. The company's
outlook, its comments on consumer behavior and promotions will
be on top of investors' minds.
6 Feb 16:10 ET / 21:10 GMT
PRUDENTIAL FINL-RESULTS/
Q4 2023 Prudential Financial Inc Earnings Release
Insurer Prudential Financial is expected to post a rise in
fourth quarter profit on Tuesday on higher net premiums and net
investment income
6 Feb 16:15 ET / 21:15 GMT
USA-FED/HARKER
Philadelphia Federal Reserve Bank President Harker speaks on
Fed's role in the economy
Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia President Patrick
Harker speaks on "The Federal Reserve’s Role in Our Economy"
before a Rowan Institute for Public Policy & Citizenship event,
in Glassboro, N.J.
6 Feb 19:00 ET / 00:00 GMT
BRITAIN-BOE/
UK lawmakers publish report into BoE decision on
quantitative tightening
The British parliament's Treasury Committee will publish a
report into the Bank of England’s decision to implement active
quantitative tightening.
7 Feb 19:01 ET / 00:01 GMT
USA-OIL/PERMIAN (PIX)
US Permian deal frenzy adds to lower oil output growth in
2024
Oil production growth in the long-prodigious Permian shale
basin in Texas and New Mexico will see the slowest annual
increases since 2021 this year, market participants expect, as a
slew of acquisitions reduces activity among private drillers.
7 Feb
CLIMATE-CHANGE/DEFORESTATION-PERU
Report released on deforestation in Peru's Amazon rainforest
A nonprofit will release an embargoed report on
commodity-driven deforestation in Peru's Amazon rainforest.
7 Feb
AEROSPACE-SUPPLY CHAIN/
Aerospace suppliers meet for the PNAA conference
Airliner production ramp ups and continued supply chain
constraints will be on the agenda when aerospace suppliers meet
for the Pacific Northwest Aerospace Alliance conference.
7 Feb
CVS HEALTH-RESULTS/
CVS Health to report fourth quarter results
CVS Health is set to report fourth quarter results before
markets open on Wednesday. The focus will be on the company's
forecast for 2024 and comments on medical costs and its new
pharmacy pricing model.
7 Feb
AFRICA-MINING/ (PIX)
Investing in African Mining Indaba
The Investing in African Mining Indaba conference takes
place in Cape Town on Feb. 5-8, bringing together mining company
executives, investors, and mines ministers from across Africa
and beyond to discuss industry issues.
7 Feb
POLITICS / INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS
BRITAIN-POLITICS/CONSERVATIVES (PIX) (TV)
Former Conservative ministers launch “Popular Conservatism”
movement
Former prime minister Liz Truss is to launch a “Popular
Conservatism” movement on Tuesday in a bid to push Rishi Sunak
further to the right on economic issues before the next election
later this year
6 Feb 06:00 ET / 11:00 GMT
USA-BOEING/SAFETY (PIX) (TV)
New US FAA administrator testifies before Congress amid
Boeing scrutiny
New head of Federal Aviation Administration appears before
Congress as agency faces questions on its oversight of
planemaker Boeing following emergency landing on Jan. 5 of a 737
MAX 9. Mike Whitaker, who took over as the agency's head in late
October, testifies before U.S. House Transportation and
Infrastructure Committee, sources say.
6 Feb 10:00 ET / 15:00 GMT
MALAYSIA-POLITICS/NAJIB (TV)
Lawyer for Malaysia ex-PM Najib holds press conference on
pardons board decision to reduce sentence
Shafee Abdullah, the lawyer for Malaysia jailed former Prime
Minister Najib Razak, holds a press conference on last week's
pardons board decision to reduce the ex-premier's prison
sentence.
7 Feb 23:30 ET / 04:30 GMT
USA-ELECTION/BIDEN (TV)
Biden travels to New York to participate in campaign
receptions
U.S. President Joe Biden travels to New York City to
participate in three campaign receptions.
7 Feb
MIGRATION-USA/CONGRESS (TV)
US Senate could vote on bipartisan border, Ukraine aid bill
The U.S. Senate as soon as Wednesday (Feb 7) could vote on a
bipartisan border security bill that would also provide aid to
Ukraine and Israel following months of negotiations, but the
measure faces an uncertain future amid opposition by Donald
Trump and hardline Republicans.
7 Feb
BRITAIN-POLITICS/PMQS (PIX) (TV)
PM takes questions in parliament
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak takes questions in
parliament.
7 Feb
CRIME / LAW / JUSTICE
ECUADOR-CRIME/ (TV)
Hearing to decide charges in case of assassinated Ecuador
candidate
A hearing in the case of assassinated Ecuadorean
presidential candidate Fernando Villavicencio.
6 Feb 07:30 ET / 12:30 GMT
CONFLICTS / WAR / PEACE
CONGO-SECURITY/ (PIX) (TV)
Thousands more flee rebel advance in eastern Congo
Just outside the eastern Congolese city of Goma, thousands
more civilians are fleeing an advance by M23 rebels that
threatens to isolate the strategic urban hub, prompting a senior
U.N. official to sound the alarm after a visit to the
conflict-torn region this week. The story is likely to land in
the late afternoon.
6 Feb 11:00 ET / 16:00 GMT
ARTS / CULTURE / ENTERTAINMENT
MALAYSIA-FILM/ (PIX)
Despite growing acclaim, Malaysia films under threat amid
heightened censorship
Malaysian filmmakers are facing an increasingly restrictive
environment due to heightened scrutiny on content related to
race and religion, which they say could stifle creative
expression and impact investments in local cinema.
7 Feb
SPORTS
SOCCER-CRIME/DANI ALVES (PIX)
Brazil's Dani Alves stands trial for alleged sexual assault
Former Barcelona and Brazil defender Dani Alves faces trial
in Spain on charges of sexual assault of a woman in a Barcelona
nightclub in December 2022. The trial is scheduled for Feb 5, 6
and 7.
7 Feb