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Collabera’s Vadodara GCC Hub Shows Tier-2 India Is Now the Main Plan

Collabera’s Vadodara GCC Hub Shows Tier-2 India Is Now the Main Plan

Collabera opened its first Tier-2 global capability center hub in Vadodara, Gujarat, aiming to tap local talent and lower costs. The company expects the facility to create thousands of jobs, mainly for new graduates. Executives cited Vadodara’s industrial base and transport links as key factors. India hosts over 1,700 GCCs employing 1.9 million workers as of 2024.
5 February 2026
Ethereum breaks $2,100 as Fed-liquidity fears ripple through crypto — what traders watch next

Ethereum breaks $2,100 as Fed-liquidity fears ripple through crypto — what traders watch next

Ether dropped below 2,100 USDT Thursday, falling over 8% in 24 hours and erasing about $105 billion in market value over the past week, according to CoinGecko. The selloff tracked broader risk-off sentiment as traders eyed tighter U.S. liquidity and possible Fed policy shifts. Bitcoin also slid, touching $69,858. Chart signals point to further downside risk if ether breaks below $2,000.
5 February 2026
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Bitcoin drops below $70,000 as Warsh Fed pick spooks crypto — and Stifel flags $38,000 risk

Bitcoin drops below $70,000 as Warsh Fed pick spooks crypto — and Stifel flags $38,000 risk

Bitcoin dropped below $70,000 on Thursday, hitting $69,858—its lowest since November 2024 and erasing gains made after Trump’s election win. The cryptocurrency is down nearly 8% this week and 20% for the year. Analysts cited tightening liquidity and forced liquidations. Stifel sees $38,000 as a possible downside target for 2026.
5 February 2026
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Lithium price tumbles in China as futures hit limit — what it means for Albemarle, SQM and the week ahead

Lithium price tumbles in China as futures hit limit — what it means for Albemarle, SQM and the week ahead

China’s battery-grade lithium carbonate index fell 5.4% to 141,706 yuan per ton Thursday, with futures briefly hitting their daily limit down. SQM shares sank 7% in U.S. premarket trading, while Albemarle slipped 1.2%. Tianqi Lithium plans to raise $750 million via share placement and convertible bonds, and aims to sell part of its SQM stake. Zimbabwe reported an 11% rise in 2025 spodumene exports, but revenue was flat.
5 February 2026
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Neste Oyj stock slides as flat 2026 renewables volume outlook jars investors despite profit rebound

Neste Oyj stock slides as flat 2026 renewables volume outlook jars investors despite profit rebound

Neste shares fell 4.65% to 20.51 euros by 14:28 EET after the company forecast flat renewable product volumes for 2026, disappointing investors expecting growth. Q4 comparable EBITDA jumped to 601 million euros from 168 million a year earlier. The company proposed a 0.20 euro per share dividend. Investors await further details on renewables margins during a 3 p.m. Finland call.
5 February 2026
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Heating oil price falls 1.3% before U.S.-Iran talks, even as distillate stocks tighten

Heating oil price falls 1.3% before U.S.-Iran talks, even as distillate stocks tighten

March heating oil futures fell 1.3% to $2.4380 a gallon in early New York trading, tracking a drop in crude prices after the U.S. and Iran agreed to hold talks in Oman on Friday. U.S. distillate inventories dropped by 5.6 million barrels last week, now 2% below the five-year average, according to EIA data. Traders are watching the Oman meeting and next week’s U.S. inventory report for further direction.
5 February 2026
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RBI Greenlights Vinay Tonse as Yes Bank CEO as SMBC-Backed Lender Moves to End Succession Uncertainty

RBI Greenlights Vinay Tonse as Yes Bank CEO as SMBC-Backed Lender Moves to End Succession Uncertainty

The Reserve Bank of India has approved Vinay Muralidhar Tonse as Yes Bank’s new managing director and CEO for three years, replacing Prashant Kumar in April. Tonse, formerly of State Bank of India, awaits shareholder approval before taking charge. Yes Bank shares closed at 21.33 rupees on Thursday, down 1.02%.
5 February 2026
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Snap stock jumps in premarket after buyback plan, but revenue outlook trails Wall Street

Snap stock jumps in premarket after buyback plan, but revenue outlook trails Wall Street

Snap shares rose 6.3% in premarket trading after reporting a 10% jump in Q4 revenue to $1.72 billion and unveiling a $500 million buyback plan. The company forecast Q1 revenue below analyst estimates, citing continued weakness from large advertisers. Daily active users hit 474 million, down 3 million from last quarter. Snapchat+ subscriptions surged 71% to 24 million.
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Vodafone shares steady up after Q3 wobble — Germany, buyback and next results now set the tone

Vodafone shares steady up after Q3 wobble — Germany, buyback and next results now set the tone

7 February 2026
Vodafone shares rose 1.47% to 110.60p Friday, recovering part of Thursday’s 4.68% drop after a Q3 update. Group revenue climbed 6.5% to €10.5 billion, but Germany’s 0.7% service revenue growth missed some forecasts. Vodafone launched a new €500 million buyback tranche, bringing total buybacks since May to €3.5 billion. Investors remain focused on Germany’s pace and cash flow execution.
NatWest Group stock: buyback filing and Rightmove mortgage deal set up a busy week

NatWest Group stock: buyback filing and Rightmove mortgage deal set up a busy week

7 February 2026
NatWest shares closed up 1.45% at 659.4 pence Friday, buoyed by a buyback of 797,428 shares and a new digital mortgage deal with Rightmove. The Bank of England held rates at 3.75% but signaled possible cuts, with markets pricing in two reductions for 2026. NatWest plans to expand its Accelerator community to 50,000 members by 2026. Annual results are due Feb. 13.
Unilever share price holds at 5,250p as results week looms — what investors watch next

Unilever share price holds at 5,250p as results week looms — what investors watch next

7 February 2026
Unilever shares closed flat at 5,250p in London Friday, underperforming the FTSE 100’s 0.6% gain. The company issued 4.2 million new shares for employee plans, bringing total shares to over 2.18 billion. Investors await Q4 and full-year results on Feb. 12, with analyst consensus pointing to 3.9% Q4 sales growth. Unilever’s U.S. ADR rose 0.8% to $72.12.
BP share price near 52-week high ahead of Feb 10 earnings as buyback runs on

BP share price near 52-week high ahead of Feb 10 earnings as buyback runs on

7 February 2026
BP shares closed up 1.9% at 478 pence Friday, just below a 52-week high, as the company continued buybacks ahead of next week’s results. BP repurchased 2.789 million shares on February 6. Oil prices firmed on geopolitical risk, with Brent at $68.05 a barrel, but sector outlook remains uncertain. Investors await BP’s earnings and dividend decision due Tuesday.
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