Key News:
1. US ADP employment figures fell short of expectations.
2. According to the Financial Times: US senators pushed for a $70 billion funding deal to support President Trump's key mineral agenda.
Stock News:
1. Toyota Motor (TM.N) plans to increase hybrid vehicle production by approximately 30% by 2028.
2. Chevron (CVX.N) reaffirmed its commitment to developing the Yoyo-Yolanda natural gas project, which straddles the maritime borders of Equatorial Guinea and Cameroon.
3. UBS (UBS.N) reported fourth-quarter profits exceeding expectations and announced a $3 billion share buyback program in 2026, stating there is potential for further increases.
4. Sources say Ford Motor (F.N) is in talks with Geely regarding a potential collaboration that could allow the latter access to Ford's European factory space.
5. AMD (AMD.O) expects first-quarter 2026 revenue of $9.5 billion to $10.1 billion.
6. Boeing (BA.N) executives stated that deliveries of the upgraded 787-9 and 787-10 Dreamliners to airlines are expected to begin in the first half of this year.
7. Eli Lilly (LLY.N) reported fourth-quarter revenue of $19.29 billion, a 43% year-over-year increase. Full-year revenue is projected to be between $80 billion and $83 billion, compared to market expectations of $77.71 billion.
8. Google (GOOG.O) will release its fourth-quarter earnings report after the market closes on February 4th. Market consensus expects revenue to reach $111.48 billion, a 15.56% year-over-year increase.
