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Envoys push a US plan for ending Russia's war in Ukraine 02/04/2026 07:23am • The U.S.-led push to end Russia’s nearly 4-year-old war in Ukraine gained momentum late last year and is moving ahead in 2026, with leaders, diplomats and envoys engaged in a flurry of meetings to discuss a potential deal. Some key moments: 2025 Nov. 19: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy tr The US authorizes a short extension to a longstanding African trade agreement. Here's what to know 02/04/2026 07:22am • CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — U.S. President Donald Trump has extended a 26-year-old free-trade agreement with African countries that was left in doubt last year when his administration allowed it to expire while enforcing his policy of reciprocal tariffs. Trump on Tuesday signed into law an exte Wabash: Q4 Earnings Snapshot 02/04/2026 07:21am • LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) — LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) — Wabash National Corp. (WNC) on Wednesday reported a loss of $49.9 million in its fourth quarter. On a per-share basis, the Lafayette, Indiana-based company said it had a loss of $1.23. Losses, adjusted for one-time gains and costs, were 93 cents per CME: Q4 Earnings Snapshot 02/04/2026 07:17am • CHICAGO (AP) — CHICAGO (AP) — CME Group Inc. (CME) on Wednesday reported fourth-quarter profit of $1.18 billion. The Chicago-based company said it had profit of $3.24 per share. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring gains, came to $2.77 per share. The results surpassed Wall Street expectations. T Snooker icon John Virgo dies at age 79 02/04/2026 07:16am • John Virgo, a British snooker icon who gained popularity as a player and commentator, has died. He was 79. Virgo's death was announced by the World Snooker Tour on Wednesday. It did not state a cause of death. “Everyone at World Snooker Tour is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of legendary Flex: Fiscal Q3 Earnings Snapshot 02/04/2026 07:14am • AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Flex Ltd. (FLEX) on Wednesday reported fiscal third-quarter earnings of $239 million. The Austin, Texas-based company said it had net income of 64 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for one-time gains and costs, were 87 cents per share. The results surp Phillips 66: Q4 Earnings Snapshot 02/04/2026 07:13am • HOUSTON (AP) — HOUSTON (AP) — Phillips 66 (PSX) on Wednesday reported fourth-quarter profit of $2.91 billion. On a per-share basis, the Houston-based company said it had profit of $7.17. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring gains, were $2.47 per share. The results topped Wall Street expectations Valvoline: Fiscal Q1 Earnings Snapshot 02/04/2026 07:11am • LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — Valvoline Inc. (VVV) on Wednesday reported a loss of $32.8 million in its fiscal first quarter. The Lexington, Kentucky-based company said it had a loss of 26 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring costs and to account for discontinued o Timken: Q4 Earnings Snapshot 02/04/2026 07:11am • NORTH CANTON, Ohio (AP) — NORTH CANTON, Ohio (AP) — Timken Co. (TKR) on Wednesday reported fourth-quarter profit of $62.3 million. On a per-share basis, the North Canton, Ohio-based company said it had profit of 89 cents. Earnings, adjusted for one-time gains and costs, came to $1.14 per share. Old Dominion: Q4 Earnings Snapshot 02/04/2026 07:11am • THOMASVILLE, N.C. (AP) — THOMASVILLE, N.C. (AP) — Old Dominion Freight Line Inc. (ODFL) on Wednesday reported fourth-quarter net income of $229.5 million. On a per-share basis, the Thomasville, North Carolina-based company said it had profit of $1.09. The results surpassed Wall Street expectatio Idex: Q4 Earnings Snapshot 02/04/2026 07:11am • NORTHBROOK, Ill. (AP) — NORTHBROOK, Ill. (AP) — IDEX Corp. (IEX) on Wednesday reported fourth-quarter earnings of $128.3 million. On a per-share basis, the Northbrook, Illinois-based company said it had profit of $1.71. Earnings, adjusted for one-time gains and costs, came to $2.10 per share. Th Yum: Q4 Earnings Snapshot 02/04/2026 07:07am • LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Yum Brands Inc. (YUM) on Wednesday reported fourth-quarter profit of $535 million. The Louisville, Kentucky-based company said it had net income of $1.91 per share. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring gains, were $1.73 per share. The results missed Evercore: Q4 Earnings Snapshot 02/04/2026 07:05am • NEW YORK (AP) — NEW YORK (AP) — Evercore Inc. (EVR) on Wednesday reported fourth-quarter net income of $204 million. The New York-based company said it had earnings of $4.76 per share. Earnings, adjusted for one-time gains and costs, were $5.13 per share. The results exceeded Wall Street expecta Avery Dennison: Q4 Earnings Snapshot 02/04/2026 07:03am • MENTOR, Ohio (AP) — MENTOR, Ohio (AP) — Avery Dennison Corp. (AVY) on Wednesday reported fourth-quarter net income of $166.4 million. The Mentor, Ohio-based company said it had profit of $2.15 per share. Earnings, adjusted for one-time gains and costs, came to $2.45 per share. The results topped Lilly: Q4 Earnings Snapshot 02/04/2026 06:58am • INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Eli Lilly and Co. (LLY) on Wednesday reported fourth-quarter net income of $6.64 billion. The Indianapolis-based company said it had net income of $7.39 per share. Earnings, adjusted for one-time gains and costs, came to $7.54 per share. The results topped