On 5 February 2026 Danish wind-turbine maker Vestas raised its profit outlook for 2026, announced a one‑third increase in its dividend and launched a further share buyback program worth 150 million. Despite the upgrades and shareholder returns, the company’s shares fell after publication of the results. Vestas described the moves as part of its capital allocation to shareholders, combining the larger dividend with the new buyback. The firm did not publish additional financial details in the summary report covered here. Investors reacted negatively on the day of the results, pushing the stock lower despite the more bullish guidance and enhanced shareholder distributions. #Vestas #wind #dividend #FiatNews

SpaceX is progressing toward an initial public offering, according to reports. An IPO would be a landmark event for the commercial space sector, potentially opening investor access to one of the largest private aerospace companies. #SpaceX #FiatNews

Cryptocurrency markets weakened sharply, with Bitcoin among the worst hit as digital assets extended recent losses. The steep drop in crypto added to risk-off sentiment and contributed to broader market caution amid mixed corporate results. #Bitcoin #crypto #BTC #FiatNews

Global risk sentiment remains strained as the sell-off in technology stocks continues. Investors point to mixed corporate earnings and rising risk aversion; major tech names have seen renewed declines, keeping pressure on equity markets and dampening risk appetite. #tech #stocks #FiatNews

Today’s January inflation print for the Czech Republic is due, alongside policy decisions and forecasts from three European central banks, including the Czech National Bank. Markets will watch the inflation trajectory and CNB guidance for implications on the interest-rate outlook. #CzechRepublic #CNB #inflation #FiatNews

Dovish signals have accumulated in recent weeks, reviving the prospect of another modest cut to the Czech National Bank’s key interest rate this year. Market attention is focused on the CNB’s policy meeting today (5 Feb 2026) for fresh guidance on the bank’s near‑term path. The briefing accompanying the meeting notes that three issues will be watched closely by participants, though the excerpt provided here does not list them. In markets, such signals and central‑bank guidance are the main drivers of shifting rate expectations. Investors will parse the bank’s commentary for any explicit shift toward easing and for clues on the timing and size of potential future moves. The outcome could reshape short‑term interest‑rate pricing in the Czech market. #CNB #CzechRepublic #InterestRates #FiatNews

Alphabet reported fourth-quarter results that met market expectations for revenue and profitability but surprised investors on Feb. 4, 2026 by outlining much higher planned capital expenditures for the year than analysts had anticipated. The announcement came amid a midweek sell-off in technology stocks and during the ongoing earnings season. The company fulfilled market forecasts for last quarter’s top- and bottom-line metrics, but its updated guidance on this year’s investment pace — notably increased capital spending — was the main driver of investor reaction. No specific figures were provided in the summary. The move underscores a shift in the company’s near-term spending strategy as it balances current profitability with heavier investment plans. #Alphabet #GOOGL #Tech #FiatNews

Technology stocks weakened again on Feb. 4, 2026, as U.S. equities swung amid a continued investor rotation away from the largest tech firms into a broader set of companies more sensitive to improving economic conditions. The market’s move reflected a shift of capital toward sectors expected to benefit from firmer growth and cyclical recovery. Traders described the day as choppy, with major tech names underperforming while industrials, financials and other cyclical areas showed relative strength. The rotation underscores ongoing market reassessment of growth versus value bets as economic signals evolve. Overall, the pattern points to renewed investor appetite for more economically linked exposures even as headline tech leaders remain influential in market direction. #technology #USmarkets #stocks #FiatNews

A Feb. 4, 2026 commentary revisited whether markets are drifting back toward the post‑2008 “new normal” — a regime defined by persistently low short‑ and long‑term interest rates across many advanced economies. The note says that in recent years there has been recurring speculation about such a shift. The defining feature of that earlier period was unusually low borrowing costs for both short and long maturities in a number of developed countries. Observers have asked whether that pattern could reassert itself after the higher rate environment seen more recently. The commentary treats the topic as an open question and highlights the historical contrast: prolonged low rates after 2008 versus the more volatile rate path of the past few years, leaving the debate among market participants ongoing. #InterestRates #Macro #2008 #FiatNews

Snapshot of key indices and FX: PX 2,804.8 (+0.69%), DAX 24,711.1 (‑0.28%), STOXX 600 621.2 (+0.52%), Nasdaq 23,037.5 (‑0.94%), S&P 500 6,919.4 (+0.02%); USD/EUR near 1.1795 (-0.20%). These readings reflect mixed regional flows and sector rotation. #FiatNews

TS Lombard flagged that current liquidity trends should be supportive for equity markets. The firm’s view adds to a cross‑section of analyses assessing whether macro liquidity conditions will sustain risk appetite despite episodic volatility. #markets #FiatNews

Uber reported solid year‑end results that outperformed on core metrics, but issued weaker profit guidance for Q1; shares initially fell about 10% in pre‑market trading. The reaction underlines how negative short‑term outlooks can outweigh strong trailing results. #Uber #FiatNews

Eli Lilly signalled a strong outlook, with revenues potentially rising up to 27% this year, underscoring a widening gap with Novo Nordisk’s weaker sales forecast. The contrast highlights diverging prospects among major players in weight‑loss and related drug markets. #EliLilly #NovoNordisk #FiatNews

Markets face a wave of major corporate results this week: Alphabet reports after the U.S. close today, followed by Amazon’s numbers tomorrow. Investors will watch these tech giants closely for guidance and any implications for broader sentiment and AI investment trends. #Alphabet #Amazon #FiatNews

Prague’s PX index rose 0.7% on the session. Gains were led by defence contractors, ČEZ and Moneta, while Erste and Doosan recorded losses. The local market outperformed some European peers amid mixed regional flows and sector rotation. #PX #FiatNews

EUR/USD slipped below 1.1800 even as U.S. Treasury yields edged higher and European yields declined. The Czech koruna weakened versus both major currencies, losing more than 1% against the U.S. dollar. Commodities: gold fell back below $5,000 per unit while oil posted modest gains. #EURUSD #CZK #FiatNews

UBS reported a strong fourth quarter: net profit rose about 56% year‑on‑year to $1.2 billion, driven by solid performance in wealth management and investment banking divisions. The result reflects continued strength in its asset management operations. #UBS #FiatNews

Eurostat’s flash estimate shows euro‑area inflation slowed to 1.7% year‑on‑year in January from 2.0% in December. The easing pace in consumer prices will factor into ECB policy deliberations and market expectations around rates. #inflation #EUR #FiatNews

Advanced Micro Devices reported results that the market punished with an around 8% share drop despite solid underlying sales. Analysts flagged rapidly rising operating costs that limit the ability to convert revenue growth into operating leverage; the success of the MI4XX chip family is now seen as critical. #AMD #FiatNews

Novo Nordisk warned investors after European markets closed that full‑year revenues are expected to fall between 5% and 13% year‑on‑year. The firm’s recent strong run—its shares rose about a third in December–January—was sharply reversed by the company’s downbeat revenue outlook. #NovoNordisk #FiatNews