The Ukrainian military has denied claims that Russia has complete control over the village of Krynky in southern Kherson.

U.S. White House Press Secretary Jean Pierre: Ukrainian President Zelensky will participate in the G7 conference call on Saturday.

U.S. White House Press Secretary Jean Pierre: U.S. President Biden will participate in the G7 conference call on Saturday.

According to the Times of Israel: A senior U.S. official said that Israel is unlikely to launch a planned large-scale military operation in the southern Gaza city of Rafah before the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, which begins around March 10.

CEO of Bank of New York Mellon: Any transformative M&A requires a high threshold and a willingness to explore small M&A transactions in the technology field.

Bank of New York Mellon CEO: It is expected to see the application of artificial intelligence in banks within 2 to 3 years.

Market news: U.S. Senate Banking Committee Chairman Brown urged Federal Reserve Chairman Powell to implement a stock trading ban.

Market news: U.S. Senate Banking Committee Chairman Brown urged Federal Reserve Chairman Powell to strengthen enforcement penalties.

Bank of New York Mellon CEO: He does not rule out the possibility of the Federal Reserve raising interest rates this year.

Bank of New York Mellon CEO: Banks are prepared for possible fluctuations in interest rates.

Mark Gurman broke the news that Apple (AAPL.O) will adjust the leadership of the audio product supervision team. Gary Geaves will resign as the team leader and be replaced by Ruchir Davé.

According to the Economic Times of India: Nokia will lay off about 250 people in India.

Hang Seng Index futures closed down 0.36% in night trading at 16,196 points, a 52-point discount.

Market news: The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and several U.S. states are expected to sue Kroger next week over its acquisition of Albertsons.

Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau: Optimistic about the Bank of Canada starting to lower interest rates this year.

Market news: Indian regulators discovered $241 million in accounting issues at Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd.

EU Internal Market Commissioner Breton: It is "unacceptable" for X platform to arbitrarily freeze accounts.

BGC Group CEO Lutnick: Expecting six to seven interest rate cuts (from the Federal Reserve) is "fanciful."

Stellantis (STLA.N) CEO: There are currently no merger negotiations with competitors, and no major electric vehicle cooperation matters.

Citibank Chief Financial Officer Mason: Energy prices and elections are key uncertainties.