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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