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  • European stock indices ticked higher as corporate earnings continued to shape market sentiment.
  • UBS posted a profit beat and pledged renewed buybacks, lifting its shares and boosting regional bank stocks.
  • Oil prices rose on renewed Middle East geopolitical concerns, adding upward pressure on energy stocks.
  • DCC reported strong Q3 operating profit growth and reiterated its full-year guidance, supporting industrial sector sentiment.
  • Volvo Cars sold 177,830 vehicles in Nov–Jan, a 7% decline that signals weaker auto demand.
  • Beazley’s board said it would support Zurich’s improved £8bn takeover if Zurich makes a formal offer by Feb 16.

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Trump Says He and Rubio Have 'Solved' Major Issue With Syria, Gives No Details

Trump Says He and Rubio Have 'Solved' Major Issue With Syria, Gives No Details

President Donald Trump told Fox News that he and Secretary of State Marco Rubio had "solved a tremendous problem in conjunction with Syria," but did not provide details. The remark came hours after a phone call with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa. U.S. diplomats continue efforts to negotiate a ceasefire and a political settlement between the Kurd…

Vertical Research Boosts Boeing Price Target to $281, Keeps Buy Rating

Vertical Research Boosts Boeing Price Target to $281, Keeps Buy Rating

Vertical Research Partners raised its price target for Boeing to $281 from $250 while maintaining a Buy rating, citing signs of operational stabilization and progress on strategic portfolio items. The new target implies roughly 15% upside from the stock's recent price. The firm noted management's focus on building a foundation for 2025 and pointed …

Alaska Air Group Has a Clear Runway for Earnings Momentum

Alaska Air Group Has a Clear Runway for Earnings Momentum

Alaska Air Group (ALK) is pushing above key moving averages as airline fundamentals improve into 2026. With limited capacity growth, resilient premium demand, and a fleet modernization/expansion narrative gaining oxygen, the market is starting to re-rate the stock. This is a mid-term long trade built around momentum plus improving earnings expectat…

Raymond James Sticks With Strong Buy on Union Pacific, Sets $275 Target

Raymond James Sticks With Strong Buy on Union Pacific, Sets $275 Target

Raymond James has reaffirmed a Strong Buy rating on Union Pacific (UNP) with a $275 price target, pointing to network improvements, tighter transportation planning and CEO operational emphasis as drivers of improved profitability and reliability. The firm also described the company’s proposed acquisition of Norfolk Southern (NSC) as potentially tra…

Mexican equities edge higher as S&P/BMV IPC posts another record close

Mexican equities edge higher as S&P/BMV IPC posts another record close

Mexico's main stock index advanced modestly at the close, driven by strength in Industrials, Consumer Goods & Services and Consumer Staples. The S&P/BMV IPC rose 0.17% to reach a new all-time high. Regional SAB de CV and Coca-Cola Femsa were among the session's top performers, while several retailers and conglomerates posted declines. Commodities a…

Toronto market edges up as energy, utilities and materials lead gains

Toronto market edges up as energy, utilities and materials lead gains

Canada's main stock index closed marginally higher as strength in Energy, Utilities and Materials helped offset a larger number of decliners. Major movers included NovaGold Resources, Celestica and MDA on the upside, while Cogeco Communications, Constellation Software and Metro were the heaviest laggards. Market breadth slightly favored losers and …

Colombian Equities Close Lower as COLCAP Drops 1.01%

Colombian Equities Close Lower as COLCAP Drops 1.01%

Colombian stocks finished the trading day in negative territory, with the benchmark COLCAP index retreating 1.01% as losses in the Financials, Investment and Public Services sectors outweighed gains elsewhere. Market breadth favored advancers by count, but headline index weakness reflected heavier-weight declines. Several individual names reached n…

Trump Warns He Will Cut U.S. Support if Iraq Reinstates Nouri al-Maliki

Trump Warns He Will Cut U.S. Support if Iraq Reinstates Nouri al-Maliki

President Donald Trump sharply warned Iraq on Jan. 27 that the United States would stop providing assistance if the country reinstates Nouri al-Maliki as prime minister. Trump posted his warning on Truth Social, citing Maliki's previous time in office as a period of chaos and saying Iraq would have 'zero' chance of success without U.S. help. The co…

Trump Says U.S. Dollar Is "Doing Great" Despite Recent Weakness

Trump Says U.S. Dollar Is "Doing Great" Despite Recent Weakness

President Donald Trump said he is not worried about the recent dip in the U.S. dollar, calling the currency 'doing great' and suggesting its value is finding a fair level. He reiterated views that some countries have sought to devalue their currencies and likened dollar movements to a 'yo yo.' The remarks come as the dollar has moved against other …

Honda (HMC) Looks Ready to Re-rate as EV Execution Turns More Visible

Honda (HMC) Looks Ready to Re-rate as EV Execution Turns More Visible

Honda’s ADR is back near $30 after fading from its 52-week high, but the news flow has quietly improved. Sony Honda Mobility is moving from concept hype to trial production in Ohio, with deliveries planned in California in 2026. Meanwhile, HMC still trades at roughly 10x earnings and under 0.5x book, with a ~3.75% dividend yield. The chart is not p…