February 5, 2026
House Oversight GOP rejects Hillary Clinton demand for public Epstein hearing: ‘No one is buying their claims’
The House Oversight Committee is rejecting former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton’s demand for a public hearing after she and ex-President Bill Clinton agreed to being deposed in the panel’s Jeffrey Epstein probe. ‘The Clintons are going to Clinton and try to spin the facts since no one is buying their claims. The only ones […]
February 5, 2026
Targeted for their faith overseas, persecuted Christians get a White House welcome under Trump
The White House is welcoming a cohort of persecuted Christians from around the globe on Thursday following President Donald Trump’s speech at the National Prayer Breakfast, Fox News Digital has learned. The White House Faith Office, led by senior adviser Pastor Paula White-Cain and faith director Jenny Korn, will welcome at least six Christians who […]
February 5, 2026
Watchdog releases scathing report on Tlaib’s alleged ties to terrorist groups, warning of ‘potential risks’
A comprehensive new briefing document from a prominent nonpartisan research and policy group is sounding the alarm on ‘serious ethical and national security concerns’ related to Democratic Rep. Rashida Tlaib and her affiliations with individuals and organizations linked to designated foreign terrorist entities. ‘The conduct of Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib, including her rhetoric, affiliations, campaign infrastructure, […]
February 5, 2026
DHS negotiations have yet to get underway, Thune says, as shutdown clock ticks
With eight days to avert a Department of Homeland Security shutdown, serious negotiations have yet to begin, Senate Majority Leader John Thune said Thursday. The South Dakota Republican said Sen. Katie Britt (R-Ala.), who is leading the talks for Republicans, has reached out to Democrats for a sitdown but has gotten “crickets” so far in […]
February 5, 2026
Bessent refuses to say the administration will not sue the next Fed chair
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Thursday left open the possibility the administration could sue President Donald Trump’s pick for Federal Reserve chair, Kevin Warsh, if he doesn’t deliver on the president’s desired interest rate cuts. Trump said Saturday he would consider suing Warsh if he did not cut interest rates. The Fed is an independent […]
February 5, 2026
BTC ETFs see over $500M in outflows as Bitcoin struggles to stay above $71K
US spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds recorded another day of heavy withdrawals on Wednesday, as falling cryptocurrency prices and broader risk-off sentiment continued to weigh on investor confidence. According to data from SoSoValue, investors pulled $544.94 million from US spot Bitcoin ETFs during the session, marking the second consecutive day of net outflows. The latest withdrawals […]
February 5, 2026
Volvo Cars shares plunge 25% as tariffs and weak demand hit profits
Shares of Volvo Cars slid sharply on Thursday after the carmaker reported a steep fall in fourth-quarter operating profit, highlighting how tariffs, currency headwinds, and cooling demand are squeezing margins across the auto sector. The stock dropped more than 25%, putting Volvo Cars on track for its worst trading day on record. The reaction reflected […]
February 5, 2026
US futures steady as Alphabet spending, Qualcomm outlook rattle tech
US stock index futures were largely unchanged on Thursday as investors digested mixed signals from corporate earnings, rising artificial intelligence spending plans, and continued volatility in the cryptocurrency market. The cautious mood followed a significant sell-off in software stocks that dragged major benchmarks lower for a second consecutive session. S&P 500 futures and Nasdaq 100 […]
February 5, 2026
Why did Alphabet stock tumble 7% after earnings despite beating estimates?
Alphabet stock (NASDAQ: GOOGL) plunged over 7% in the pre-market trading on Thursday, despite beating revenue and profit estimates for the fourth quarter. The sharp sell-off came despite some impressive milestones like cloud and search firing and annual sales topping 400 billion dollars for the first time. The investor caution began once executives unveiled a […]
February 5, 2026
US jobless claims climb amid storms, but labour market holds steady
The number of Americans filing new applications for unemployment benefits rose more than expected last week, highlighting short-term disruptions from severe winter weather even as the broader labour market continues to show signs of resilience. Initial claims for state unemployment benefits increased by 22,000 to a seasonally adjusted 231,000 in the week ended January 31, […]
February 5, 2026
US stocks open lower as Nasdaq falls 0.6% and tech selloff deepens
US stocks head into Thursday’s session on the back foot after another bruising tech selloff knocked Wall Street’s most popular trades off their pedestal. The S&P 500 dropped around 0.46%, while the Nasdaq Composite slid about 0.6%, extending a sharp two‑day retreat in high‑growth names. The Dow Jones Industrial Average shed roughly 240 points, or […]
February 5, 2026
Brazil markets rise as Lula interview and earnings season take center stage
As investors concentrated on political developments and a packed schedule of corporate earnings, Ibovespa futures were trading higher on Thursday, indicating a cautiously optimistic tone in Brazilian markets. The February futures contract was up 0.17% at 182,705 points at 9:07 a.m. Brasília time. According to local media outlet InfoMoney, most of the market’s focus was […]