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This is CNBC’s Morning Squawk newsletter. Subscribe here to receive future editions in your inbox.Happy Friday. Remember that Ring Super Bowl commercial about finding a lost dog? It turns out it didn’t do much good. AmazonThe owned doorbell company wanted it.Stock futures are falling this morning as the averages for all three major stocks are negative.Here are five important things investors need to know to start their trading day.1. By sectorTraders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on February 11, 2026 in New York City, USA. Brendan McDiarmid | ReutersStocks fell on Thursday as traders…

If a wrecking ball shakes from inside your house, it will certainly be difficult to deal with the damage. As the European security establishment convenes in Germany this weekend, the organizers of the Munich Security Conference have already announced the (creative) destruction of global norms ushered in by US President Donald Trump as the era of “disruptors.” Although this is presented as an opportunity, the truth is that it is unclear how constructive this meeting will be. The dust from the previous year’s Munich massacre by top U.S. officials has not settled, but is being hidden in a broader cloud,…

Zimbabwe defeated Australia by 23 runs in the T20 Cricket World Cup in Colombo on Friday.Australia won the toss and elected to play against Zimbabwe, who produced their first major upset of the tournament with a score of 169-2. Setting a target of 170, he took back-to-back wickets in the final stages of the match, ending Australia’s run chase. That included Tony Muyonga, who leapt through the air to make a spectacular diving catch to beat Ben Dwarshuis. Australia were bowled out for just 146 in 19.3 overs, with Blessing Muzarabani taking 4-17 and Brad Evans taking 3-23. Use Chrome…

A French Air and Space Force Rafale fighter jet takes off from the 120th Air Force Base in Cazeau, southwest France, on January 29, 2026, during exercise TOPAZE 2026. The TOPAZE 2026 exercise will test rapid redeployment capabilities and operational readiness in simulated high-intensity combat conditions. (Photo by: Philippe LOPEZ/AFP via Getty Images)Philip Lopez | AFP | Getty ImagesIndia on Thursday approved the purchase of Rafale fighter jets from France, the country’s largest aircraft order, ahead of French President Emmanuel Macron’s visit to India.The approval was part of New Delhi’s 3.6 trillion rupee ($39.7 billion) defense spending package targeting multiple…

This photo illustration shows the Pinterest logo on a smartphone in front of a screen displaying the company’s latest stock price chart for February 3, 2026.Chen Xin | Getty Images News | Getty Imagespinterest Shares fell 22% in premarket trading Friday after the company cited a tariff-related shock for disappointing fourth-quarter results.The social media company’s fourth-quarter profit was lower than analysts expected, with revenue of $1.32 billion, compared to LSEG’s consensus estimate of $1.33 billion. Net income for the quarter was $277 million, down 85% from $1.85 billion a year earlier.Additionally, adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBIDTA)…

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Friday that the Senate should move to promote Kevin Warsh, President Donald Trump’s nominee to lead the Federal Reserve, despite an ongoing federal criminal investigation into current Fed Chairman Jerome Powell.Bessent said in an interview on CNBC’s “Squawk Box” that he was confident he would “move forward” with a nomination hearing after speaking with Republicans on the Senate Banking Committee this week.”I think it’s important that we start a public hearing, and I think we’re in agreement to do that,” he said.Sen. Thom Tillis, RN.C., vowed to block Warsh’s nomination from passing the Banking Committee…

There’s nothing more satisfying than proving doubters wrong. On the opening night of Super League 2026, York Knights silenced everyone in a certain way.In the first half, York defended 32 played balls in their own half. Sky Sports’ Sam Tomkins said a team of Hull KR’s level should expect “a couple of tries” in such a long period of pressure. they got nothing. The home team’s defense looked absolutely desperate and struggled to stop the reigning champions.All I thought as I watched was that this was going to cause them to lose all their energy in the second half. Robins…

File photo: Bullish and bearish symbols representing successful and unsuccessful trades are seen in front of the Deutsche Börse (Deutsche Börse) in Frankfurt, Germany, on February 12, 2019. Kai Pfaffenbach | ReutersEuropean stocks were mixed on Friday after concerns about AI sparked another sell-off on Wall Street overnight. pan-european Stocks 600 By 11:30 a.m. ET in London, it was down 0.4%, with most sectors and major exchanges in negative territory.French aerospace company saffron The company rose 7.3% on Friday to lead the Stoxx 600 index, as it forecast sales to rise 15% to 31.3 billion euros and 2025 net profit…

london — Britain’s High Court ruled on Friday that the government’s decision to ban the activist group Palestine Action as a terrorist organization last summer was unlawful, in a major victory for civil liberties campaigners. The court found then Home Secretary Yvette Cooper’s decision to ban the group was disproportionate, raising questions about the arrests of around 3,000 people at solidarity protests. But Judge Victoria Sharp ruled that the ban would remain in place pending an appeal by the government. Human rights activists had argued that the ban was a broad overreach of government power, risked criminalizing political dissent, and…

Gerwyn Price warned his rivals that he was back playing the best darts of his career and said a major title was within reach after winning the second round of the Premier League in Antwerp.Price defeated Michael van Gerwen 6-3 in Thursday’s final to move into second place in the Premier League, three points behind early leaders Van Gerwen. ‘The Iceman’ is a former world champion, three-time Darts Grand Slam winner and World Grand Prix winner, but now he has his sights set on ending his five-year bid for a major TV title. Use Chrome Browser for a more accessible…