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TOP STORIES

GLOBAL

ISRAEL-PALESTINIANS/

Israeli forces intensify strikes on Gaza border city of Rafah

DOHA/TEL AVIV, Feb 8 (Reuters) - Israeli forces bombed areas in the southern border city of Rafah where more than half of Gaza's population is sheltering on Thursday, a day after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejected a proposal to end the war in the Palestinian enclave.

PAKISTAN-ELECTION/

Five killed as violence mars Pakistan election; mobile services suspended

ISLAMABAD, Feb 8 (Reuters) - At least five people were killed in militant attacks in Pakistan on Thursday as the country voted in a general election after temporarily suspending mobile phone services and closing some land borders to maintain law and order.

U.S.

MIGRATION-USA/CONGRESS

US Senate defeats border deal, but Ukraine, Israel aid may survive

WASHINGTON, Feb 7 (Reuters) - Republicans in the U.S. Senate on Wednesday defeated a bipartisan effort to bolster border security that had taken months to negotiate, but said they could still approve aid for Ukraine and Israel that had been tied up in the deal.

USA-TRUMP/AMENDMENT-COURT

Trump brings fight to stay on ballot to US Supreme Court

WASHINGTON, Feb 8 (Reuters) - Donald Trump's lawyers on Thursday bring his fight against a campaign to kick him off state presidential ballots for his actions involving the 2021 Capitol attack to the U.S. Supreme Court in a case with major implications for the November election.

BUSINESS

UNILEVER-RESULTS/

Unilever launches $1.6 bln buyback as CEO demands improvements

LONDON, Feb 8 (Reuters) - Unilever launched a 1.5 billion euro ($1.6 billion) share buyback on Thursday after volumes increased for the first time in 10 quarters, although its CEO said its performance needs to improve.

SOFTBANK GROUP-RESULTS/

SoftBank posts first profit in five quarters with $6.6 bln net income

TOKYO, Feb 8 (Reuters) - Japan's SoftBank Group returned to profit for the first time in five quarters on Thursday, as the Japanese tech investment firm was buoyed by an upturn in portfolio companies, sparking hope it was emerging from a period of retrenchment.

LIFESTYLE & ENTERTAINMENT

LUNAR-NEWYEAR/VIETNAM-CHICKEN

Meet Bigfoot chicken that roam Vietnam dining tables during Tet

HANOI, Feb 8 (Reuters) - Known for their strangely large feet, Dong Tao chicken has for generations been a delicacy in Vietnam and mostly consumed during the Lunar New Year holiday.

CLIMATE-CHANGE/JANUARY-HEAT

January was world's warmest on record, EU scientists say

BRUSSELS, Feb 8 (Reuters) - The world just experienced its hottest January on record, continuing a run of exceptional heat fuelled by climate change, the European Union's Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) said on Thursday.

SPORTS

SOCCER-HONGKONG/MESSI

SOCCER - China says Messi's absence in Hong Kong match beyond 'realm of sports' as fury builds

HONG KONG, Feb 8 (Reuters) - Chinese state media, Hong Kong politicians and some fans swiftly condemned Argentine player Lionel Messi's participation in a match in Japan on Wednesday after staying on the bench just days earlier in a highly anticipated game in Hong Kong.

OLYMPICS-2024/MEDALS

OLYMPICS - Paris 2024 podium finishers to take piece of Eiffel Tower home

PARIS, Feb 8 (Reuters) - Podium finishers at the upcoming Paris Olympics will be rewarded with a piece of the Eiffel Tower, organisers said on Thursday, unveiling the event’s medals which are set with hexagon-shaped tokens forged out of scrap metal from the monument.

UPCOMING

POLITICS / INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS

COLUMN-MILLER/MEDICARE (PIX)

COLUMN-Delaying Medicare sign-up can be a costly lifetime mistake

As you navigate your transition to retirement, pay close attention to the enrollment rules for Medicare. Failing to sign up during the seven-month window around your 65th birthday could prove a costly mistake that forces you to pay higher monthly premiums later on.

8 Feb 06:00 ET / 11:00 GMT

MIGRATION-USA/CONGRESS-MURPHY (PIX)

Democratic US Senator Chris Murphy discusses failure of border talks

Democratic U.S. Senator Chris Murphy, one of the three negotiators of the bipartisan bill to beef up border security and provide aid to the Ukraine and Israel, talks with Reuters about the failure of the border components of the bill and the prospects for future action.

8 Feb 06:00 ET / 11:00 GMT

SAFRICA-POLITICS/ (PIX) (TV)

South African president delivers state of the nation address

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa will deliver a state of the nation address in parliament.

8 Feb 12:00 ET / 17:00 GMT

UN-GUTERRES/ (TV)

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres to hold press conference

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres to hold press conference on priorities for 2024.

8 Feb 12:30 ET / 17:30 GMT

USA-TRUMP/AMENDMENT-NEXT

EXPLAINER-What's next after US Supreme Court to hears Trump Colorado appeal?

An EXPLAINER lays out next steps after the U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday (Feb 8) hears Donald Trump's appeal of a judicial decision barring the former president from Colorado's Republican primary ballot.

8 Feb 16:00 ET / 21:00 GMT

MALAYSIA-POLITICS/SHARIA-COURT (PIX) (TV)

Malaysia's top court to deliver verdict in challenge against Islamic laws in Kelantan state

Malaysia's Federal Court is expected to deliver a verdict in a constitutional case challenging the legality of over a dozen Islamic laws in Kelantan state, governed by Islamist party PAS.

9 Feb 18:00 ET / 23:00 GMT

RUSSIA-PUTIN/CARLSON

Vladimir Putin interview with Tucker Carlson

Russian President Vladimir Putin gives an interview to Tucker Carlson

8 Feb 18:00 ET / 23:00 GMT

INDONESIA-ELECTION/

Indonesia pollster releases last opinion survey ahead of Feb 14 presidential election

Ahead of Indonesia's Feb 14 presidential election, an independent polling agency will release results of the latest public opinion survey as candidates prepare to cap off campaign season with major rallies in the capital Jakarta.

9 Feb 22:00 ET / 03:00 GMT

GLOBAL-ENVIRONMENT/UKRAINE (PIX)

Ukraine report sets standards for reconstruction following environmental damage from war

Working Group of international figures Wallstrom is co-chairing with Andriy Yermak, head of office of Ukraine’s President Zelensky, gathers senior figures from international policy and environmental activism, including the likes of Mary Robinson and Greta Thunberg, to work on three main goals: assessment of environmental damage caused by the war, accountability for crimes against the environment and helping Ukraine with green recovery after the war.

The report includes recommendations to the international community, primarily EU and US, and the government of Ukraine, in addressing the damage and ensuring accountability for the crimes of deliberate damage to environment.

9 Feb

USA-GERMANY/ (PIX) (TV)

Germany's Scholz travels to the U.S. to meet President Biden German Chancellor Olaf Scholz is travelling to the U.S. for a two-day visit and will meet President Joe Biden at the White House on Feb. 9. The two leaders will discuss rallying support for additional assistance for Ukraine and efforts to prevent regional escalation in the Middle East among other things, the White House said.

9 Feb

VENEZUELA-POLITICS/DATE

Venezuela's government expected to announce 2024 election date

Venezuela's government is expected to announce a date for 2024 presidential elections.

9 Feb

SPORTS

FOOTBALL-NFL-SUPERBOWL/COMMERCIALS

Super Bowl ads ditch politics for celebs, Taylor Swift and AI

Expect plenty of Hollywood names – and potential glimpses of megastar Taylor Swift in the stands – when the Kansas City Chiefs face off against the San Francisco 49ers at the Super Bowl this Sunday, but unlike years past, football fans could see fewer corporate advertisers using the game to promote social causes.

8 Feb 06:00 ET / 11:00 GMT

BUSINESS / ECONOMICS

PERU-RATES

Peru interest rate

8 Feb 06:00 ET / 11:00 GMT

CANADA-HOUSING/

Canada's housing bulls risk upending Macklem's inflation battle plans

After a year-long slump, Canada's housing market is showing early signs of recovery, and realtors say pent-up demand, chronic shortage of homes, a spike in rents and hopes of an interest rate cut may fuel a rally in the sector that could reignite inflation

8 Feb 06:00 ET / 11:00 GMT

DTE ENERGY-RESULTS/

Q4 2023 DTE Energy Co Earnings Release

DTE Energy Co is expected to show a rise in quarterly profit on Thursday.

8 Feb 06:43 ET / 11:43 GMT

HERSHEY-RESULTS/

Hershey Co Q4 2023 Earnings

Hershey is expected to post a rise in fourth-quarter revenue helped by higher prices as well as strong demand for its chocolates and confectionary products during the holiday season. Investors will eye for comments on demand trends during the holiday season, growth in volumes, any additional pricing undertaken and the 2024 forecast that the company will provide.

8 Feb 06:45 ET / 11:45 GMT

TAPESTRY-RESULTS/

Tapestry Inc Earnings Q2 2024

Tapestry on Thursday is expected to post a small rise in second-quarter revenue helped by steady demand for its premium Coach handbags and leather goods. Investors will look out for comments on China recovery, U.S. demand, and comments on consumer appetite in 2024.

8 Feb 06:45 ET / 11:45 GMT

KIMCO REALTY-RESULTS/

Kimco Realty Corp Q4 2023 Earnings

Kimco Realty Corp is expected to post a fourth-quarter revenue rise benefiting on robust demand from a diverse set of retailers and higher leasing volumes. Investors will look out for comments on occupancy, higher costs and annual forecasts.

8 Feb 06:50 ET / 11:50 GMT

UNDERARMOUR-RESULTS/

Under Armour Q3 2023 Earnings

Under Armour is expected to post a decline in third-quarter revenue signaling a hit from slowing demand mainly in the wholesale segment as consumers cut back on non-essential spending. Investors will look out for comments on holiday season demand, discounts, inventory and lower input costs.

8 Feb 06:55 ET / 11:55 GMT

CONOCOPHILLIPS-RESULTS/

Q4 2023 Conocophillips Earnings Release

ConocoPhillips is expected to report a fall in quarterly profit, hurt by lower commodity prices. Investors would be looking forward to any commentary on potential acquisitions and demand.

8 Feb 07:00 ET / 12:00 GMT

PHILIP MORRIS-RESULTS/

Philip Morris International Inc Q4 2023 Earnings

Philip Morris International is expected to post a rise in fourth-quarter revenue helped by higher pricing of its combustible cigarettes as well as steady demand for its heated tobacco products. Investors will look out for comments on demand trends and any forecast that the company provides.

8 Feb 07:00 ET / 12:00 GMT

MASCO-RESULTS/

Masco Corp Q4 2023 Earnings

Home-building products maker Masco is expected to post a decline in fourth-quarter revenue on Thursday, owing to weaker demand for its plumbing and architectural products including paints. Investors will look for comments on demand, pricing action, sales and profit forecast.

8 Feb 07:00 ET / 12:00 GMT

MEXICO-ECONOMY/INFLATION

Mexico-Inflation Final

Mexico's nationa statistics agency reports inflation data for the prior month.

8 Feb 07:00 ET / 12:00 GMT

BAXTER INTL-RESULTS/

Baxter to report Q4 results

Baxter is expected to report its fourth quarter results on Thursday. Investor focus will be on 2024 forecast and the sales of its dialysis products and infusion pumps.

8 Feb 07:15 ET / 12:15 GMT

S&P GLOBAL-RESULTS/

Q4 2023 S&P Global Inc Earnings Release

S&P Global is expected to report a jump in fourth-quarter profit on Thursday, helped by strong demand for data and analytics.

8 Feb 07:15 ET / 12:15 GMT

RALPH LAUREN-RESULTS/

Ralph Lauren Q3 2024 Earnings

Ralph Lauren is expected to report a slight increase in quarterly revenue, as demand for its pricey shirts and sweaters hold up, fueled by the popular "quiet luxury" trend. Investors will be focused on the company's forecasts, its comments on demand, consumer behavior, trends in China and any signs of impact on business from the conflict in the Middle East.

8 Feb 08:00 ET / 13:00 GMT

BOMBARDIER-RESULTS/

Business jet maker Bombardier is expected to report higher revenues helped by delivering more planes

Business jet maker Bombardier is expected to report higher quarterly revenues, helped by a rise in deliveries due to sustained demand for private planes.

8 Feb 08:30 ET / 13:30 GMT

INTERCONTI EXC-RESULTS/

Q4 2023 Intercontinental Exchange Inc Earnings Release

NYSE-parent Intercontinental Exchange is expected to report a rise in fourth-quarter profit on Thursday helped by stronger trading volumes. Analysts and investors will be watching out closely for updates on mortgage business growth and recovery in intial public offerings.

8 Feb 08:30 ET / 13:30 GMT

USA-FED/BARKIN

Richmond Federal Reserve Bank President Barkin is interviewed on Bloomberg TV

Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond President Thomas Barkin is interviewed on Bloomberg TV.

8 Feb 08:30 ET / 13:30 GMT

THOMSONREUTERS-RESULTS/

Q4 2023 Thomson Reuters Corp Earnings Release Estimated time. Expected before market open (BMO).

8 Feb 08:30 ET / 13:30 GMT

CEMEX-RESULTS/

Q4 2023 Cemex SAB de CV Earnings Release

Mexican cement maker Cemex will report Q4 and full-year earnings before market open. A call with analysts will follow at 9 a.m. local time.

8 Feb 08:30 ET / 13:30 GMT

INTERPUBLIC GRP-RESULTS/

Interpublic Group of Companies to Report Fourth Quarter Results

Interpublic group of companies is expected to post a rise in revenue in the fourth quarter as enterprise spend more on advertising.

8 Feb 08:30 ET / 13:30 GMT

ARCA CONTINENTAL-RESULTS/

Q4 2023 Arca Continental SAB de CV Earnings Release

Mexican bottler Arca Continental reports Q4 and full-year earnings before market opening. A call with analysts will follow at 10 a.m. local time.

8 Feb 09:30 ET / 14:30 GMT

BRITAIN-BOE/MANN

Bank of England rate-setter Mann talks about inflation dynamics

Bank of England rate-setter Catherine Mann - who has voted for more rate hikes than the majority of her colleagues - speaks about inflation.

8 Feb 10:00 ET / 15:00 GMT

PINTEREST-RESULTS/

Pinterest Fourth Quarter Results

Image-sharing platform Pinterest is expected to report higher fourth-quarter revenue on Thursday, driven by recovery in advertising market. Investors will also look for comments on what other deals the company is eyeing for besides its growing partnership with e-commerce giant Amazon.com.

8 Feb 11:00 ET / 16:00 GMT

USA-TREASURY/ANNOUNCEMENT

US Treasury announces sales of 3- and 6-month bills.

US Treasury announces sales of 3- and 6-month bills.

8 Feb 11:00 ET / 16:00 GMT

USDA-TRADE/LIVESTOCK

USDA issues Livestock and Meat Trade International Trade data for December.

USDA issues Livestock and Meat Trade International Trade data for December.

8 Feb 12:00 ET / 17:00 GMT

USA-MORTGAGES/FREDDIEMAC

Freddie Mac releases weekly report on U.S. mortgage rates

Freddie Mac releases a weekly survey report on U.S. mortgage interest rates.

8 Feb 12:00 ET / 17:00 GMT

USA-FED/BARKIN

Richmond Federal Reserve Bank President Barkin speaks before Economic Club of New York

Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond President Thomas Barkin speaks before the Economic Club of New York, in New York.

8 Feb 12:05 ET / 17:05 GMT

USA-TREASURY/AUCTION

Treasury Dept. sells 30-year bonds

Treasury Dept. sells 30-year bonds.

8 Feb 13:00 ET / 18:00 GMT

TAKE-TWO-RESULTS/

Take-Two Interactive Software reports Q3 results

Take-Two Interactive Software is expected to post a drop in third-quarter revenue on Thursday hurt by lower demand for its titles amid muted spending by gamers.

8 Feb 16:00 ET / 21:00 GMT

REGENCY CENTER-RESULTS/

Regency Centers Q4 2023 Earnings

Regency Centers is expected to post a rise in fourth-quarter revenue as the commercial REIT benefits from strong leasing demand at its grocery-anchored shopping centers.

8 Feb 16:00 ET / 21:00 GMT

INVESTMENT-MUTUALFUNDS/LIPPER

Lipper reports weekly U.S. fund flows

Thomson Reuters Lipper reports weekly sales of mutual funds and exchange-traded funds, showing what changing money flows say about asset allocations, hot and cold sectors, and the varying appeals of regions and industries.

8 Feb 16:30 ET / 21:30 GMT

IMF-JAPAN/CONSULTATION

IMF press briefing on policy proposals to Japan

The IMF will hold a briefing on the outcome of its annual Article 4 consultation. Gita Gopinath, IMF First Deputy Managing Director, and Ranil Salgado, Mission Chief for Japan, will speak at the briefing.

9 Feb 23:00 ET / 04:00 GMT

ECUADOR-ECONOMY/

Ecuador legislators to vote on renewed VAT push

Lawmakers in Ecuador will vote again on a proposal to raise VAT, after President Daniel Noboa lodged a so-called 'partial objection', asking to raise sales tax to 13% permanently, following a previous vote against the proposal.

9 Feb

USA-CPI/BENCHMARKS

Labor Dept. issues annual revisions to its U.S. Consumer Price Index

Labor Dept. issues annual revisions and new seasonal factors to its Consumer Price Index. The annual recalculation may result in revisions to seasonally adjusted indexes for the previous 5 years. Recalculated seasonally adjusted indexes as well as recalculated seasonal adjustment factors for the period January 2019 through December 2023.

9 Feb

CRIME / LAW / JUSTICE

USA-TRUMP/AMENDMENT-COURT (TV)

US Supreme Court to hear Trump appeal of Colorado ballot disqualification

The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday (Feb 8) will hear Donald Trump's appeal of a judicial decision barring the former president from Colorado's Republican primary ballot, taking up a politically explosive case with major implications for the 2024 presidential election.

8 Feb 10:00 ET / 15:00 GMT

CONFLICTS / WAR / PEACE

UKRAINE-CRISIS/AUSTRIA-ESTONIA

Austrian chancellor, Estonian premier hold news conference

Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer holds a news conference with his Estonian counterpart Kaja Kallas, who will be his guest at Vienna's annual Opera Ball later on Thursday.

8 Feb 12:00 ET / 17:00 GMT

UKRAINE-CRISIS/EAST-CHILDREN (PIX) (TV)

For children with disabilities near Ukraine's frontlines, volunteer care is a lifeline

For 16-year-old Ivan, living with cerebral palsy is made harder by the war raging less than 30 kilometres from his home. The village where he lives, Tetianivka, was wrecked by fighting in the first year of Russia's full-scale invasion: almost every house bears the scars of artillery shelling, and locals say fewer than 200 of 750 residents remain. Ivan is one of the children helped by Baza.ua, a volunteer collective whose main focus is to give opportunities for communication and creativity to children in the eastern region of Donetsk, including those with special needs.

9 Feb