Tech sector surges: Semiconductor stocks lead the rally while Amazon slides
As we track today’s market movements from investinglive.com, it’s clear the tech sector is experiencing a remarkable day led by notable gains in the semiconductor industry, contrasting with a notable dip in Amazon’s performance. Let’s dive into the dynamics driving these shifts. 🌟 Sector Overview The technology sector stands out, particularly the semiconductor industry, showcasing […]
‘Will & Grace’ Bartender Charles C. Stevenson Jr. Dead at 95
Charles C. Stevenson Jr. ‘Will & Grace’ Bartender Dead at 95 Published February 6, 2026 6:21 AM PST Charles C. Stevenson Jr. — the actor most famous for playing Smitty the bartender on “Will & Grace” — has died. He died of natural causes on Jan. 19 in Camarillo, California, his son Scott confirmed to […]
US stock futures higher despite the rout in Amazon. A look at the movers
The mood in markets is improving prior to the US open with S&P 500 futures up 0.5%. That’s a turnaround from earlier losses and may reflect a re-evaluation on the disruption to software and AI capex. Here are some pre-market movers: AMZN (-8.9%): Amazon shares tumbled after the company missed profit expectations and alarmed investors […]
Pep says ‘every season is more difficult’ as he chases Arsenal
Pep Guardiola says that every passing season is more difficult to compete at the top of the Premier League table. Manchester City face champions Liverpool on Sunday still hoping to haul in Arsenal, who start the weekend with a six-point lead. Guardiola, 55, has lifted the title six times but says it is getting more […]
President Trump Shares Racist Video of Michelle, Barack Obama as Apes
President Trump Goes Apesh*t on the Obamas!!! Published February 6, 2026 5:52 AM PST Play video content It’s no secret President Donald Trump and the Obamas don’t get along … but DT has now taken their bad vibes to a whole new level, posting a short video of Barack and Michelle depicted as apes. Trump […]
US-Iran talks over "for now"
Comments from a spokesman for Iran’s foreign ministry: US-Iran talks are over “for now” A reporter from State TV says unsure when talks might restart Keep an eye out for Iran headlines. Oil is current nearly flat, down 13 cents to $63.16. I’d estimate there’s at least at $3 gepolitical premium in oil at the […]
BoE’s Pill: There’s a risk that we draw too much comfort from dip in inflation
There’s a risk that we draw too much comfort from dip in inflation in April Inflation falling to target earlier is good news Policy must address any remaining persistence Private sector growth is subdued but positive The labor market has eased quite significantly We should not overinterpret changes to growth outlook in February BoE forecasts […]
Garrett leads POTY awards alongside Smith-Njigba
Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett has won the NFL Defensive Player of the Year award for the second time in his career, doing so unanimously after a historic season. Garrett received all 50 first-place votes and was presented with the award at the NFL Honours show in San Francisco. The 29-year-old recorded 23 sacks […]
FX option expiries for 6 February 10am New York cut
There is just one to take note of on the board for the day, as highlighted in bold below. That being for EUR/USD at the 1.1800 level. Similar to the day before, this isn’t one that ties too closely to any technical significance. However, we are seeing price action weave in and around the figure […]
Live-attenuated chikungunya vaccine in children: a randomized phase 2 trial
Bartholomeeusen, K. et al. Chikungunya fever. Nat. Rev. Dis. Primers 9, 17 (2023). Article PubMed PubMed Central Google Scholar Puntasecca, C. J., King, C. H. & LaBeaud, A. D. Measuring the global burden of chikungunya and Zika viruses: a systematic review. PLoS Negl. Trop. Dis. 15, e0009055 (2021). Article PubMed PubMed Central Google Scholar Simon, […]
