The Saudi foreign minister said "definitely" when asked whether the kingdom could recognize Israel as part of a broader deal.

Market news: Ukrainian President Zelensky meets with US Secretary of State Blinken.

After the earnings report was released, Morgan Stanley (MS.N) rose 1% in pre-market trading.

Morgan Stanley (MS.N) reported fourth-quarter wealth management revenue of $6.65 billion, beating market expectations of $6.4 billion. Equity sales and trading revenue was US$2.2 billion, compared with market expectations of US$2.26 billion; fixed income, foreign exchange and commodities business (FICC) revenue was US$1.43 billion, compared with market expectations of US$1.47 billion.

Goldman Sachs (GS.N) fourth-quarter consulting revenue was US$1.01 billion, compared with market expectations of US$902 million; investment banking revenue was US$1.65 billion, compared with market expectations of US$1.68 billion; stock sales and trading revenue was US$2.61 billion, compared with market expectations of US$2.25 billion. US dollars; fixed income, foreign exchange and commodities business (FICC) revenue was US$2.03 billion, compared with market expectations of US$2.58 billion.

Before the Q4 financial report was released, Goldman Sachs (GS.N) rose 0.75% in pre-market trading.

Market news: The European Union Aviation Safety Agency currently does not expect the Boeing 737 Max 9 to have an impact on the approval of other Max models.

Chief Financial Officer of Google parent company Alphabet: Artificial intelligence can democratize health care.

London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) CEO: Financial firms cannot use artificial intelligence models that create hallucinations.

South African Central Bank Governor: Inflation is more persistent than expected.

Chief Financial Officer of Google parent company Alphabet: Alphabet is using artificial intelligence to solve "profound social challenges."

Saudi Foreign Minister: It is good to see the international community moving towards a ceasefire, but we need to do more.

Saudi Foreign Minister: Saudi Arabia’s first priority is to find a way to de-escalate the situation through a ceasefire in Gaza.

Chief Financial Officer of Google parent company Alphabet: Google search has more than 100 innovations every quarter. The business has extraordinary growth potential.

Saudi Foreign Minister: Attacks in the Red Sea are related to the Gaza conflict and an immediate ceasefire is needed.

Saudi Foreign Minister: Continued suffering in Gaza Strip will lead to escalation of conflict.

Saudi Foreign Minister: An immediate ceasefire in Gaza is needed.

Saudi Foreign Minister: The priority in the Red Sea and the entire region should be to reduce tensions.

Saudi Foreign Minister: Very concerned about regional security and freedom of navigation.