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THE DAY AHEAD-North America, February 20
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Wed, Feb 19
Costa Rica could hold US deportees for up to six weeks, president says
SAN JOSE, Feb 19 (Reuters) - Migrants deported from the U.S. could be held in Costa Rica for up to six weeks before being sent to their home countries, Costa Rican President Rodrigo Chaves said on Wednesday.Costa Rica has agreed to receive 200 migrants from countries such as Uzbekistan, Pakistan, Ky...Reuters
Wed, Feb 19
BRIEF-Tenaris says Effective As Of May 2, 2025, Carlos Gomez Alzaga Will Assume Position Of Chief Financial Officer, Replacing Alicia Mondolo
Feb 19 (Reuters) - Tenaris SA TENR.MI:TENARIS - EFFECTIVE AS OF MAY 2, 2025, CARLOS GOMEZ ALZAGA WILL ASSUME POSITION OF CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER, REPLACING ALICIA MONDOLOTENARIS - WE EXPECT OUR SALES AND EBITDA (EXCLUDING EXTRAORDINARY EFFECTS) IN Q1 TO BE IN LINETENARIS - TO PROPOSE DIVIDEND PER S...Reuters
Wed, Feb 19
EXPLAINER-Why Trump wants the US Department of Education shut down
Adds other terms for the Department in paragraph 5 WASHINGTON, Feb 19 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump's stated goal of closing the Department of Education comes after a long Republican-led push to chip away at the agency's funding and influence.Like other U.S. agencies, the Depart...Reuters
Wed, Feb 19
Senators demand answers on US attorney resignation over green fund probe
By Sarah N. Lynch and Valerie Volcovici WASHINGTON, Feb 19 (Reuters) - Four Democratic senators have asked the Justice Department's Inspector General to investigate the resignation of a senior federal prosecutor in Washington who was being pressured to launch a criminal probe of a contract aw...Reuters
Wed, Feb 19
US declares Tren de Aragua, other cartels are global terrorist organizations
Trump has targeted alleged gang members for deportationTerrorism designations aim to disrupt cartel finances through sanctionsConcerns over effects on asylum seekersAdds quote analyzing the policy in paragraphs 9-10By Ted Hesson WASHINGTON, Feb 19 (Reuters) - The United States on Wednesday design...Reuters
Wed, Feb 19
CANADA RESEARCH ROUNDUP-Atkinsréalis, Cargojet, North West Company
Feb 19 (Reuters) - Securities analysts revised their ratings and price targets on several Canadian companies including Atkinsréalis, Cargojet and North West Company on Wednesday. HIGHLIGHTS * Atkinsréalis ATRL.TO: CIBC raises target price to C$92 from C$88 * Cargojet Inc CJT.TO: RBC raises targe...Reuters
Wed, Feb 19
Brazil's Assai posts 45% increase in forth-quarter adjusted profit
SAO PAULO, Feb 19 (Reuters) - Brazilian food retailer Assai ASAI3.SA posted on Wednesday a 45% increase in its fourth-quarter net profit, rising to 430 million reais ($75.14 million). Analysts polled by LSEG had expected a 324-million-real profit for the quarter ended in December.($1 = 5.7227 reais)Reuters
Wed, Feb 19
Cambium Networks Corp expected to post a loss of 14 cents a share - Earnings Preview
Cambium Networks Corp CMBM.OQ CMBM.O is expected to show a rise in quarterly revenue when it reports results on February 21 (estimated) for the period ending December 31 2024The Rolling Meadows Illinois-based company is expected to report a 6.9% increase in revenue to $42.977 million from $40.21 m...Reuters
Wed, Feb 19
Crown Castle Inc expected to post earnings of 43 cents a share - Earnings Preview
Crown Castle Inc CCI.N, CCI is expected to show a fall in quarterly revenue when it reports results on February 19 (estimated) for the period ending December 31 2024The Houston Texas-based company is expected to report a 2.0% decrease in revenue to $1.64 billion from $1.67 billion a year ago, acco...Reuters
Wed, Feb 19
MRC Global Inc expected to post earnings of 6 cents a share - Earnings Preview
MRC Global Inc MRC.N, MRC is expected to show a fall in quarterly revenue when it reports results on February 21 (estimated) for the period ending December 31 2024The Houston Texas-based company is expected to report a 5.4% decrease in revenue to $726.9 million from $768 million a year ago, accord...Reuters
Wed, Feb 19
Senate Republicans to push ahead with border bill despite Trump opposition
Trump favors House plan for sweeping bill over Senate's smaller proposalSenate Republicans surprised by Trump's rejection of their 'skinny' plan but plan Thursday vote Advocates say one-bill approach needed to navigate narrow House Republican majorityAdds details, quotes and backgrou...Reuters
Wed, Feb 19
Algoma Steel Group Inc expected to post a loss of 81 cents a share - Earnings Preview
Algoma Steel Group Inc ASTL.OQ, ASTL.O is expected to show a fall in quarterly revenue when it reports results on February 21 (estimated) for the period ending December 31 2024The Sault Ste. Marie Ontario-based company is expected to report a 1.6% decrease in revenue to C$605.633 million from C$61...Reuters
Wed, Feb 19
UnitedHealth says a hospital error led to Ackman's criticism of the insurer
Feb 19 (Reuters) - UnitedHealth Group UNH.N said a mistake at the hospital was behind the phone call that led to a surgeon being pulled from the operating room to defend a patient's inpatient stay, a move that was eventually criticized by billionaire Bill Ackman.UnitedHealth said that it had alr...Reuters
Wed, Feb 19
US top diplomat Rubio speaks to Angola about conflict in eastern Congo
Adds quote from State Department statement, Washington's threat of sanctions and background of war from paragraphs 2-5By Kanishka Singh WASHINGTON, Feb 19 (Reuters) - U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke to Angolan Foreign Minister Tete Antonio on Wednesday about finding "a peaceful ...Reuters
Wed, Feb 19
urban-gro Inc expected to post a loss of 12 cents a share - Earnings Preview
urban-gro Inc UGRO.OQ UGRO.O is expected to show a fall in quarterly revenue when it reports results on February 21 (estimated) for the period ending June 30 2024The Lafayette Colorado-based company is expected to report a 5.0% decrease in revenue to $17.895 million from $18.84 million a year ago,...Reuters
Wed, Feb 19
Hawaiian Electric Industries Inc expected to post earnings of 40 cents a share - Earnings Preview
Hawaiian Electric Industries Inc HE.N, HE is expected to report results on February 21 for the period ending December 31 2024LSEG's mean analyst estimate for Hawaiian Electric Industries Inc is for earnings of 40 cents per share. The current average analyst rating on the shares is "hold"...Reuters
Wed, Feb 19
Ukraine's Zelenskiy: I am counting on Ukraine's unity and courage and American pragmatism
Zelenskiy emphasizes unity with Europe and pragmatism with the USMeeting with US envoy Keith Kellogg crucial for Ukraine-US relationsZelenskiy responds to Trump's criticism of Ukraine's wartime election stanceAdds more quotes from Ukrainian president, paragraphs 2-4, context and background, ...Reuters
Wed, Feb 19
Canada refugee claims drop as country issues fewer visas
Refugee claims in Canada dropping from historic highsCoincides with drop in visitor visas issuedCanada says clamping down on 'abuse'Advocates worry asylum-seekers left strandedBy Anna Mehler Paperny TORONTO, Feb 18 (Reuters) - Refugee claims in Canada are dropping from historic highs as t...Reuters
Wed, Feb 19
