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Global Markets Eye Novo Nordisk’s Wegovy, Yen Weakness, and US Critical Minerals Push
Stock Market News· 2026-02-04 10:38
Pharmaceuticals - Novo Nordisk is set to receive FDA approval for the high-dose version of its weight-loss drug, Wegovy, expected in Q1 2026, indicating strong international demand following positive early signs from the UK launch [1] Currency Markets - The Japanese Yen has declined 0.6% against the US Dollar, trading at 156.67, with the USD/JPY exchange rate rising to 156.4610, a 0.44% increase from the previous session, driven by currency market volatility and differing monetary policies [2] US Policy - US Senators are advocating for a $70 billion funding initiative to support critical minerals, aiming to reduce dependence on foreign sources for essential materials like gallium, cobalt, lithium, and rare earth elements, which are vital for technology, defense, and electric vehicles [3] Global Energy - The Kremlin acknowledges India's efforts to diversify its oil supplies, highlighting the changing dynamics in global energy markets as India seeks to broaden its energy import sources beyond discounted Russian oil [4] Eurozone Economy - Italy's January Consumer Price Index (CPI) EU Harmonized year-over-year preliminary reading is at 1.0%, above the estimated 0.8% but down from 1.2% the previous month, indicating signs of moderation in inflation [5]
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The Wall Street Journal· 2026-02-03 18:49
Watch: With its special forces playing a key role in President Trump’s national security missions, the Coast Guard is standing up a new command for its elite teams. WSJ’s @shelbyholliday visited a unit in Miami to learn more. https://t.co/5sTpXbRy5F ...
This Elite Coast Guard Unit Showed Us How They Train for Tanker Seizures | WSJ
The Wall Street Journal· 2026-02-03 17:00
Open it across. Push across. >> Turn around.>> We are getting a very close-up look at these Coast Guard specialized forces training to board and take over a vessel. It's something they've been doing a lot of these days. And what's unique about the Coast Guard is they are both a military service and a law enforcement agency.So they have unique authority to do these kinds of missions on the high seas. At a Coast Guard station in Miami, special forces run through drill after drill in this so-called ship in a b ...
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Nick Szabo· 2026-02-03 08:26
RT Aaron Lukas (@DepDNILukas)Remember: the debunked Steele Dossier was also buried in "highly classified" information. Americans have seen this exact playbook before during the Russia Hoax, where bad actors weaponized intelligence to launch a baseless narrative that undermined President Trump, deceived the American people, and distracted from our critical national security mission.Taking on the Deep State was never going to be easy, but this Administration is making historic progress, and @DNIGabbard will n ...
Bombshell report exposes Trump’s $500 million deal with sheikh: “Pretty extraordinary”
MSNBC· 2026-02-02 02:58
tonight, a bombshell. New report exposes a secret deal between the Trump family and an Abu Dhabi role known as the spy shake. The Wall Street Journal reporting, quote, four days before Donald Trump's inauguration last year, lieutenants to an Abu Dhabi role secretly signed a deal with the Trump family to purchase a 49 percent stake in their cryptocurrency venture for half a billion dollars.At least thirty one million dollars was also slated to flow to entities affiliated with the family of Steve Wyckoff, who ...
Who Wins When Washington Plays Favorites?
Bloomberg Television· 2026-01-31 15:01
The Trump administration has not been shy about taking ownership interests and otherwise participating directly in businesses that we otherwise thought were in the private sector. Our colleague Michael McKee brings us up to speed on what's been done so far. My administration will offer GM and Chrysler a limited additional period of time.It isn't a new practice. The government took stakes in auto and insurance companies during the great financial crisis, but it is a shift. At that time, the idea was to provi ...
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Nick Szabo· 2026-01-31 00:29
RT Andrew Torba (@BasedTorba)I love being vindicated on my takes instantly. Foreigners working in American AI labs= massive national security issue. https://t.co/Z6SB0wcSJ7 ...
Navy Secretary John Phelan on rising Iran tensions: I would suggest Iran settle this soon
CNBC Television· 2026-01-30 15:16
>> THE US NAVY SENT AN ADDITIONAL WARSHIP TO THE MIDDLE EAST AS TENSIONS RISE WITH IRAN. JOINING US NOW IN AN EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW, SECRETARY OF THE NAVY JOHN FALLON. MR.SECRETARY, IT IS GOOD TO SEE YOU. >> IT'S GOOD. >> TO SEE YOU, JOE. GOOD TO SEE YOU, BECKY.THANK YOU FOR HAVING ME BACK. >> WE DEFINITELY WANT TO TALK ABOUT IRAN. AND I DON'T KNOW HOW MUCH INFORMATION YOU CAN NECESSARILY GIVE US.I JUST DON'T THINK THAT THE PRESIDENT AT THIS POINT, EVEN THOUGH THE HANGINGS WERE STOPPED, I STILL DON'T THINK HE ...
France halted Eutelsat's sale of ground antennas, Finance Minister says
Yahoo Finance· 2026-01-30 07:04
Core Viewpoint - The French government has blocked Eutelsat's sale of its ground antennas due to national security concerns, emphasizing the strategic importance of the company as the main European competitor to Starlink [1][2]. Group 1: Sale Blockage - The French Finance Minister Roland Lescure stated that the antennas are critical for both civilian and military communications, leading to the decision to block the sale [1]. - Eutelsat's shares fell by 5% following the announcement of the blocked sale [2]. - The planned sale to Swedish private equity firm EQT was expected to generate net proceeds of approximately 550 million euros ($656 million) [3]. Group 2: Financial Implications - Despite the blocked sale, Eutelsat anticipates a 5% increase in profit margins over the next three years due to savings from no longer leasing the antennas [3]. - The company has a significant contract with the French army, valued at 1 billion euros, for satellite services [4]. Group 3: Government Involvement - The French government holds a 29.6% stake in Eutelsat, making it the largest shareholder [2]. - The state will retain its "golden share" in the company, ensuring continued influence over strategic decisions [5]. - Efforts to find a French or European buyer for the defense firm LMB Aerospace were unsuccessful, indicating challenges in securing domestic investments [5].
Border czar Tom Homan: The mission is going to improve because of the changes we're making
MSNBC· 2026-01-29 13:49
LET'S LISTEN IN. TOO EARLY, ISN'T IT LOOK, I'VE BEEN GIVING TALKING POINTS. I DON'T LIKE READING SPEECHES, NEVER HAVE, BUT MY CHIEFEST DAD DID PUT SOME STUFF DOWN HERE IN WRITING JUST TO MAKE SURE I DON'T MISS ANYTHING.SO I'M GOING TO BE READING A LITTLE BIT AND THEN WE'RE GOING TO OPEN UP FOR QUESTIONS. I'VE BEEN ON THE GROUND LESS THAN THREE FULL DAYS. I GOT IN HERE MONDAY.THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES CALLED ME MONDAY MORNING AND ASKED ME TO DEPLOY HERE. GOT HERE MONDAY EVENING AND I'M STAYING SO TH ...