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SoftBank in talks to invest up to $25 billion in OpenAI

SoftBank is in talks to invest up to $25 billion in OpenAI, which would make it the startup’s top backer, CNBC has confirmed.

U.S. Crude Oil Inventories Rise For First Time in 10 Weeks

U.S. crude oil inventories increased for the first time in 10 weeks as exports fell and refineries lowered their capacity use, according to data released Wednesday by the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

Microsoft’s Earnings Beat Estimates. The Stock Is Still Falling.

Microsoft reported second-quarter earnings and revenue that beat Wall Street estimates on Wednesday. The stock, however, was dropping.

Jobless claims drop sharply in latest week

Initial jobless claims fell by 16,000 to 207,000 in the week ended January 25, the Labor Department said Thursday. It’s the lowest level in in three weeks.

Fed leaves rates unchanged, sees no hurry to cut again

The U.S. central bank held interest rates steady on Wednesday and Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said there would be no rush to cut them again until inflation and jobs data made it appropriate.

Jobless figures in EU and eurozone unchanged as growth stagnates

The unemployment rate for the EU as a whole was 5.9% in December 2024, up from 5.8% in November 2024 and down from 6.0% in December 2023, according to Eurostat, the EU’s statistical office.

Tesla stock rises after company pledges return to growth after Q4 results disappoint

Tesla pledged a return to growth in 2025 on Wednesday after fourth quarter results disappointed, capping off a year that saw revenue rise just 1% while profits fell sharply from a year ago.

Southwest Airlines Revenue Higher on Holiday Activity

Southwest Airlines posted a profit in the fourth quarter as bookings during the holidays were better than expected on the back of travel demand that remained strong and is expected to remain so.

Dover reports Q4 earnings beat, issues strong 2025 guidance

Dover Corporation on Thursday reported mixed fourth quarter results, beating earnings expectations but falling short on revenue.

Deutsche Bank shares drop 5% after quarterly profit falls, cost target scrapped

Germany’s largest lender Deutsche Bank on Thursday reported weaker-than-expected profit that fell sharply in the last three months of 2024, as legal provisions weighed on the bottom line.

Meta Earnings Crushed Estimates. The Stock Isn’t Crushing It.

Facebook-parent Meta Platforms reported strong fourth-quarter earnings results Wednesday afternoon. Its post-release gain, however, looked tepid relative to the results.

Shares of fashion giant H&M drop as fourth-quarter sales miss estimates

Shares of H&M dropped more than 5% on Thursday after the world’s second-largest retailer missed sales forecasts in the fourth quarter.

IBM Stock Rises on Earnings Beat. CEO Says AI Is Helping.

IBM reported fourth-quarter earnings results that came in ahead of Wall Street expectations, citing strong demand for new AI projects

Oil giant Shell raises dividend despite full-year profit miss

British oil giant Shell on Thursday reported a significant drop in annual profit, citing higher exploration write-offs, lower trading margins and weaker crude prices over the final three months of the year.

ServiceNow Stock Falls as Revenue Comes In Shy of Estimates. AI Demand Stays Strong.

ServiceNow reported a mixed fourth quarter, forecasting subscription revenue that was just shy of Wall Street estimates, sending the stock lower in after-hours trading.

German economy shrinks by 0.2% in fourth quarter, more than expected

The German economy shrank by 0.2% quarter-on-quarter in the three months ending in December, according to preliminary data released by Germany’s statistics office Destatis on Thursday.

Δημοπρασία 3μηνων εντόκων: Στο 2,37% υποχώρησε η απόδοση – Αντλήθηκαν 600 εκατ.

Με μειωμένο επιτόκιο σε σύγκριση με την αντίστοιχη προηγούμενη δημοπρασία θα γίνει η διάθεση των νέων εντόκων γραμματίων του Ελληνικού Δημοσίου τρίμηνης διάρκειας.

Motor Oil: Μεταφέρεται στην NRG το 35% στην Κόρινθος Power έναντι 56 εκατ. ευρώ

Η ΜΟΤΟΡ ΟΪΛ ενημερώνει ότι το Διοικητικό της Συμβούλιο στη συνεδρίασή του της 28ης Ιανουαρίου 2025, παρείχε ειδική άδεια προκειμένου η θυγατρική της με την επωνυμία NRG SUPPLY AND TRADING” να προβεί σε απόκτηση από την εταιρεία “MORE”, επίσης θυγατρική της Εταιρείας, ποσοστού 35% του μετοχικού κεφαλαίου της εταιρείας με την επωνυμία “ΚΟΡΙΝΘΟΣ POWER”).

Καταθέσεις: Αύξηση κατά 5,654 δισ. ευρώ τον Δεκέμβριο για νοικοκυριά και επιχειρήσεις

Καταθέσεις: Τόσο η καταβολή του Δώρου Χριστουγέννων για τους μισθωτούς όσο και ο αυξημένος τζίρος των επιχειρήσεων συνετέλεσαν στην άνοδο

ΔΕΗ: Νέο κέντρο ελέγχου για ΑΠΕ στη Ρουμανία

Ένα νέο κέντρο ελέγχου για τη διαχείριση της παραγωγής ενέργειας από το συνεχώς αυξανόμενο χαρτοφυλάκιο αιολικών, φωτοβολταϊκών και υδροηλεκτρικών έργων του Ομίλου ΔΕΗ στη Ρουμανία εγκαινιάστηκε σήμερα στο Βουκουρέστι