Finance
Rio Tinto seeks leadership roles in Glencore merger talks, FT says
Feb 4 (Reuters) - Rio Tinto is pushing for its chair and CEO to retain their roles in any merger wit...
4th February, 2026
investment
Finance
Selloff wipes out nearly $1 trillion from software and services stocks as investors debate AI's existential threat
By Danilo Masoni Feb 4 (Reuters) - U.S. software stocks extended their slide on Wednesday, driven by...
4th February, 2026
Finance
EU lawmakers to resume work on US trade deal after Greenland crisis
BRUSSELS, Feb 4 (Reuters) - European Union lawmakers decided on Wednesday to resume work on the EU's...
4th February, 2026
Technology
Infosecurity Europe launches new Cyber Startup Programme to champion the next generation of cybersecurity innovators
Inaugural Cyber Startup Award competition in collaboration with UK Cyber Flywheel introduced to spot...
4th February, 2026
Finance
Analysis-Novo Nordisk risks weight-loss price war as discount pressures deepen
By Maggie Fick, Jacob Gronholt-Pedersen and Bhanvi Satija LONDON, Feb 4 (Reuters) - Danish obesity d...
4th February, 2026
Headlines
'Angel Meloni' scrubbed off Rome church painting on priest's orders
ROME, Feb 4 (Reuters) - An angel restored with the face of Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has...
4th February, 2026
Headlines
Stepson of Norway's crown prince cries in court, denies videos on his phone show rape
By Gwladys Fouche OSLO, Feb 4 (Reuters) - The son of Norway's crown princess denied that videos on h...
4th February, 2026
Finance
Live Nation to acquire Italy's ForumNet, valued at $106 million
Feb 4 (Reuters) - Live Nation Entertainment said late on Tuesday it had agreed to buy Italy-based ve...
4th February, 2026
Finance
Johnson Controls lifts 2026 profit forecast on AI-driven demand for cooling equipment
Feb 4 (Reuters) - Johnson Controls International forecast 2026 profit above Wall Street expectations...
4th February, 2026
Finance
Equinor sold about 30% of its US gas on spot market during January price spike
By Nora Buli OSLO, Feb 4 (Reuters) - Norway's Equinor sold around 30% of volumes from its U.S. onsho...
4th February, 2026
Finance
Italy budget watchdog UPB raises 2026 GDP growth to 0.7%, lowers 2027
By Giuseppe Fonte ROME, Feb 4 (Reuters) - Italy's economy is estimated to grow by 0.7% both this yea...
4th February, 2026
Finance
FTSE 100 makes record close, GSK at 26-year high after earnings impress
Feb 4 (Reuters) - The UK's FTSE 100 touched a record high on Wednesday, helped by gains in energy st...
4th February, 2026