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Dow Futures Edge Higher Amid Mixed Premarket Action, Focus on Jobs and CPI Data
U.S. stock futures were mixed early Monday, with Dow futures gaining while S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 futures dipped. Investors await key January employment and inflation reports later this week.
Ether ETFs See Continued Outflows as Liquidity Thins, Price Tests $2,000
Crypto exchange-traded products recorded a third week of net outflows, totaling $187 million, with Bitcoin funds leading redemptions. Ethereum briefly fell below $1,700 before recovering above $2,000 amid thin market liquidity.
ASX 200 Surges 1.85% on Tech and Real Estate Rally; Pepper Money Soars on Takeover Offer
Australian shares rebounded sharply Monday, with the S&P/ASX 200 climbing 1.85% to 8,870.1, led by technology and real estate sectors. Pepper Money surged over 30% after receiving a A$1.16 billion takeover bid.
Mortgage Rates Hold Steady Near 6% Threshold, Refinancing Costs Remain Elevated
U.S. mortgage rates showed little movement this week, with the benchmark 30-year fixed rate persisting around 6%. Refinance rates continue to outpace purchase rates, dampening homeowner incentive.
FTSE 100 Dips Amid UK Political Uncertainty; NatWest Acquisition and Greggs Downgrade Highlighted
The FTSE 100 edged lower as political concerns around Prime Minister Keir Starmer unsettled investors. NatWest shares fell sharply after a major acquisition deal, while Greggs tumbled following a broker downgrade.
Sidus Space Shares Dip in Premarket Following Friday's Sharp Rally
Sidus Space stock retreated slightly in premarket trading after a 14% surge on Friday, with investors eyeing the company's $500 million shelf registration and upcoming conference appearance.
HSBC Gains Ahead of Earnings as UK Banks Shift Focus to Wealth Management
HSBC shares rose 0.4% in London trading as investors await annual results on Feb. 25. The move comes amid a broader pivot by UK banks toward fee-based wealth management services.
Nvidia CEO Praises Meta's AI Profitability Amid Heavy Tech Spending
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang highlighted Meta as a leader in monetizing AI, as the social media giant projects up to $135 billion in 2026 capital expenditures. Meta's Q4 revenue grew 24% to $59.9 billion.
AppLovin Gains in Premarket Ahead of Q4 Earnings Release
AppLovin shares advanced 3.6% in premarket trading Monday following Friday's 8.4% surge, with investors awaiting fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 results scheduled for February 11.
Metlen Shares Recover in London Following Profit Guidance Cut
Metlen Energy & Metals shares rose nearly 5% in London, partially recovering from a steep sell-off triggered by a reduced 2025 EBITDA forecast and project execution challenges.
NatWest Shares Drop on £2.7bn Wealth Management Acquisition and Buyback
NatWest Group shares fell nearly 5% after announcing the £2.7 billion acquisition of Evelyn Partners and a £750 million share buyback. The deal marks the bank's largest transaction since the 2008 financial crisis.