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  • US stocks closed at record highs as easing Middle East tensions and earnings boosted technology-led gains.
  • Madison Air raised $2.23 billion in its IPO at $27 a share, valuing the company at about $13.2 billion.
  • ESCO agreed to buy Megger for $2.35 billion in cash and equity to expand its utility-testing and monitoring franchise.
  • Lockheed received roughly $868 million in U.S. defense contract modifications for Trident II life-extension and F-35 work.
  • Emerging markets mixed: Mexico's S&P/BMV rose 1.01%, Russia's MOEX gained 0.66%, while Colombia's COLCAP fell 1.48%.
  • ECB board member Isabel Schnabel said the bank is in a relatively favorable position and urged patience on policy amid energy shocks.

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Denmark's OMX Copenhagen 20 Climbs to Three-Month Peak on Sector Gains

Denmark's OMX Copenhagen 20 Climbs to Three-Month Peak on Sector Gains

The Danish stock market closed higher on Thursday with the OMX Copenhagen 20 index gaining 3.46%, marking a three-month high. Positive momentum was driven by strong performances in the Healthcare, Consumer Goods, and Technology sectors, with notable gains from Novo Nordisk, Zealand Pharma, and Oersted. Conversely, certain stocks including Pandora a…

Trafigura Executes Initial Venezuelan Crude Oil Shipment Under US-Backed Deal

Trafigura Executes Initial Venezuelan Crude Oil Shipment Under US-Backed Deal

Trafigura has completed its inaugural delivery of Venezuelan crude oil, shipping a cargo to Spain’s Repsol under a 50-million-barrel export agreement sanctioned by the United States and Venezuela. This milestone represents one of the first Venezuelan crude sales to Europe following recent political developments and marks a significant step in re-op…

BofA Securities Affirms Buy Rating on Freeport-McMoRan with $68 Price Target Following Strong Q4 2025 Results

BofA Securities Affirms Buy Rating on Freeport-McMoRan with $68 Price Target Following Strong Q4 2025 Results

BofA Securities has maintained its Buy rating and $68 price target on Freeport-McMoRan after the company reported adjusted EBITDA for Q4 2025 that outperformed expectations. The quarter’s results were driven by increased sales volumes, reduced operational costs, and advantageous provisional pricing. Production from leaching operations climbed, supp…

Elon Musk Foresees AI Surpassing Human Intelligence Within the Year

Elon Musk Foresees AI Surpassing Human Intelligence Within the Year

During a discussion at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Tesla CEO Elon Musk shared insights about the rapid advancement in artificial intelligence (AI), robotics, autonomous vehicles, and space exploration. He projected that AI could outperform human intelligence by the end of this year or at the latest by next year. Tesla plans to introduce huma…

U.S. Diplomat Urges Preservation of Ceasefire Amid Syrian-Kurdish Tensions

U.S. Diplomat Urges Preservation of Ceasefire Amid Syrian-Kurdish Tensions

A U.S. envoy has called for the continuation of a ceasefire between the Syrian government and Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) amid escalating clashes in northeastern Syria. The Syrian government has regained control over significant territory, prompting a fragile truce where both sides have agreed on integration plans and confidence-buil…

Target Strengthens Board Ahead of New CEO Tenure with Retail Veterans

Target Strengthens Board Ahead of New CEO Tenure with Retail Veterans

Target Corporation has bolstered its board with the addition of two seasoned merchandising executives, John Hoke III and Steve Bratspies, signaling a strategic push under incoming CEO Michael Fiddelke to revive brand appeal and sales growth. The appointments come as Target confronts challenges from sales declines, activist investor pressure, and co…

Oslo Stock Market Falls Amid Mixed Sector Movements

Oslo Stock Market Falls Amid Mixed Sector Movements

The Oslo OBX index closed lower by 0.60% on Thursday, influenced by declines in the Media, Transport, and Diversified Financials sectors. Despite the overall downturn, certain stocks like Telenor ASA and Norwegian Air Shuttle ASA posted gains. Commodity prices, including crude oil and Brent oil, decreased, while gold futures saw a rise. Currency pa…

Workday CEO Defends AI's Role, Emphasizes Growth Potential in Software Industry

Workday CEO Defends AI's Role, Emphasizes Growth Potential in Software Industry

During a CNBC interview from the World Economic Forum in Davos, Workday CEO Carl Eschenbach dismissed fears that artificial intelligence could undermine traditional software business models. He characterized AI as a growth enabler for Workday, with customers increasingly adopting the company’s AI tools and leveraging its proprietary data to maintai…

India-Brazil Relations Gain Momentum Ahead of Lula's State Visit

India-Brazil Relations Gain Momentum Ahead of Lula's State Visit

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva engaged in a conversation highlighting the strengthening strategic ties between their countries. Both leaders emphasized the positive trajectory of the India-Brazil partnership and anticipate further collaboration, with Lula scheduled to visit India in early 2026.