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LIVE MARKETS-Europe before the bell: stocks rally calming down
Welcome to the home for real-time coverage of markets brought to you by Reuters reporters. You can share your thoughts with us at markets.research@thomsonreuters.com. EUROPE BEFORE THE BELL: STOCKS RALLY CALMING DOWN Some of the heat is coming out of the surge in European stocks, with futures p...Reuters
Wed, Feb 19
Italy - Factors to watch on Feb. 19
The following factors could affect Italian markets on Wednesday.Reuters has not verified the newspaper reports, and cannot vouch for their accuracy. New items are marked with (*).For a complete list of diary events in Italy please click on IT/DIA.COMPANIESPOSTE ITALIANE PST.MI, TELECOM ITALIA TLIT.M...Reuters
Wed, Feb 19
Japanese shares skid as Trump's tariff threat weighs on automakers
TOKYO, Feb 19 (Reuters) - Japanese shares ended lower on Wednesday, dragged by a decline in automakers after U.S. President Donald Trump's auto tariff threat. The Nikkei share average .N225 ended 0.27% lower at 39,164.61. The broader Topix .TOPX mirrored the drop to end at 2,767.25.
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Wed, Feb 19
LIVE MARKETS-MORNING BID: Markets becoming numb to tariff vows
Welcome to the home for real-time coverage of markets brought to you by Reuters reporters. You can share your thoughts with us at markets.research@thomsonreuters.com. MORNING BID MARKETS BECOMING NUMB TO TARIFF VOWS Another day, another bout of threats from "tariff man". This time on ph...Reuters
Wed, Feb 19
Company secures a US$ 60 million investment loan from BCC for green projects
EQS Newswire / 19/02/2025 / 09:32 MSKSolidcore Resources plc (“Solidcore” or the “Company”) and Kazakhstani Bank CenterCredit (“BCC”) have entered into an agreement for a 7-year loan facility of up to US$ 60 million to finance the construction of solar and gas piston power plants at the Company’s operations.“We are pleased to partner with Bank CenterCredit, which shares our commitment to sustainable development and supports our key green energy initiatives. The loan facility marks Solidcore’s first transaction in the debt financing market following the rebranding of the Company and the refreshed strategy launched earlier this year. We are looking forward to a productive partnership with BCC and other financial institutions as we work to implement the Company’s ambitious strategic projects”, said Evgenia Onuschenko, CFO of Solidcore Resources plc. Green energy development projects are a key element of Solidcore’s strategy to reduce the carbon footprint of the Company and contribute to Kazakhstan’s decarbonisation goals. The funds received from BCC will be used to finance the construction of a 23 MW solar power plant and a 40 MW gas piston power plant at Varvara, as well as the construction of a 17 MW solar power plant at Kyzyl (the latter will be considered by the Board this year). The power plants are expected to be launched in 2026. Once operational, they will replace purchased electricity generated primarily by coal power plants, and thereby reduce the Company’s emissions by 27% compared to 2023, minimise reliance on external energy sources, and help mitigate the risk of rising electricity tariffs.About Bank CenterCreditBank CenterCredit JSC is one of the largest banks in Kazakhstan, established in 1998. The bank serves more than three million individuals and business clients. BCC operates in accordance with environmental standards, invests in socially responsible projects and follows high standards of corporate governance. The bank received the highest ESG score in the S&P Global CSA among Kazakhstan-based financial institutions in 2024.About SolidcoreSolidcore Resources is a leading gold producer registered in AIFC, Kazakhstan, and listed on Astana International Exchange. Solidcore operates two producing gold mines and a major growth project (Ertis POX) in Kazakhstan.Enquiries Investor Relations Media Kirill Kuznetsov Alina Assanova +7 7172 47 66 55 (Kazakhstan) ir@solidcore-resources.com Yerkin Uderbay +7 7172 47 66 55 (Kazakhstan) media@solidcore-resources.kz FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTSThis release may include statements that are, or may be deemed to be, “forward-looking statements”. These forward-looking statements speak only as at the date of this release. These forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology, including the words “targets”, “believes”, “expects”, “aims”, “intends”, “will”, “may”, “anticipates”, “would”, “could” or “should” or similar expressions or, in each case their negative or other variations or by discussion of strategies, plans, objectives, goals, future events or intentions. These forward-looking statements all include matters that are not historical facts. By their nature, such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other important factors beyond the company’s control that could cause the actual results, performance or achievements of the company to be materially different from future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements are based on numerous assumptions regarding the company’s present and future business strategies and the environment in which the company will operate in the future. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance. There are many factors that could cause the company’s actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from those expressed in such forward-looking statements. The company expressly disclaims any obligation or undertaking to disseminate any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statements contained herein to reflect any change in the company’s expectations with regard thereto or any change in events, conditions or circumstances on which any such statements are based.19/02/2025 Dissemination of a Financial Press Release, transmitted by EQS News.The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.Media archive at www.todayir.comEQS
Wed, Feb 19
Company secures a US$ 60 million investment loan from BCC for green projects
EQS Newswire / 19/02/2025 / 09:32 MSKSolidcore Resources plc (“Solidcore” or the “Company”) and Kazakhstani Bank CenterCredit (“BCC”) have entered into an agreement for a 7-year loan facility of up to US$ 60 million to finance the construction of solar and gas piston power plants at the Company’s operations.“We are pleased to partner with Bank CenterCredit, which shares our commitment to sustainable development and supports our key green energy initiatives. The loan facility marks Solidcore’s first transaction in the debt financing market following the rebranding of the Company and the refreshed strategy launched earlier this year. We are looking forward to a productive partnership with BCC and other financial institutions as we work to implement the Company’s ambitious strategic projects”, said Evgenia Onuschenko, CFO of Solidcore Resources plc. Green energy development projects are a key element of Solidcore’s strategy to reduce the carbon footprint of the Company and contribute to Kazakhstan’s decarbonisation goals. The funds received from BCC will be used to finance the construction of a 23 MW solar power plant and a 40 MW gas piston power plant at Varvara, as well as the construction of a 17 MW solar power plant at Kyzyl (the latter will be considered by the Board this year). The power plants are expected to be launched in 2026. Once operational, they will replace purchased electricity generated primarily by coal power plants, and thereby reduce the Company’s emissions by 27% compared to 2023, minimise reliance on external energy sources, and help mitigate the risk of rising electricity tariffs.About Bank CenterCreditBank CenterCredit JSC is one of the largest banks in Kazakhstan, established in 1998. The bank serves more than three million individuals and business clients. BCC operates in accordance with environmental standards, invests in socially responsible projects and follows high standards of corporate governance. The bank received the highest ESG score in the S&P Global CSA among Kazakhstan-based financial institutions in 2024.About SolidcoreSolidcore Resources is a leading gold producer registered in AIFC, Kazakhstan, and listed on Astana International Exchange. Solidcore operates two producing gold mines and a major growth project (Ertis POX) in Kazakhstan.Enquiries Investor Relations Media Kirill Kuznetsov Alina Assanova +7 7172 47 66 55 (Kazakhstan) ir@solidcore-resources.com Yerkin Uderbay +7 7172 47 66 55 (Kazakhstan) media@solidcore-resources.kz FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTSThis release may include statements that are, or may be deemed to be, “forward-looking statements”. These forward-looking statements speak only as at the date of this release. These forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology, including the words “targets”, “believes”, “expects”, “aims”, “intends”, “will”, “may”, “anticipates”, “would”, “could” or “should” or similar expressions or, in each case their negative or other variations or by discussion of strategies, plans, objectives, goals, future events or intentions. These forward-looking statements all include matters that are not historical facts. By their nature, such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other important factors beyond the company’s control that could cause the actual results, performance or achievements of the company to be materially different from future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements are based on numerous assumptions regarding the company’s present and future business strategies and the environment in which the company will operate in the future. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance. There are many factors that could cause the company’s actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from those expressed in such forward-looking statements. The company expressly disclaims any obligation or undertaking to disseminate any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statements contained herein to reflect any change in the company’s expectations with regard thereto or any change in events, conditions or circumstances on which any such statements are based.19/02/2025 Dissemination of a Financial Press Release, transmitted by EQS News.The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.Media archive at www.todayir.comEQS
Wed, Feb 19
GLOBAL MARKETS-Stocks find footing, dollar firms as traders weigh Trump's tariff vows
Updates to Asia mid-afternoonAsian stocks waver as tariff threats sour sentimentHong Kong stocks slip on profit takingBenchmark S&P 500 reaches all-time highGold chases record high touched last weekInvestors wait on U.S-Russia talksBy Ankur Banerjee SINGAPORE, Feb 19 (Reuters) - Global stocks...Reuters
Wed, Feb 19
EMERGING MARKETS-Singapore stocks hit record high; rupiah falls ahead of policy meeting
Singapore stocks up on budget, UOB results and shareholder returns Indonesian stocks snap a three-day rally, rupiah down 0.6%Bank Indonesia rate decision awaitedSouth Korean stocks up for 7-days straightBy Rajasik Mukherjee and Roushni Nair Feb 19 (Reuters) - Most Asian equities gained on Wednesd...Reuters
Wed, Feb 19
EMERGING MARKETS-Singapore stocks hit record high; rupiah falls ahead of policy meeting
Singapore stocks up on budget, UOB results and shareholder returns Indonesian stocks snap a three-day rally, rupiah down 0.6%Bank Indonesia rate decision awaitedSouth Korean stocks up for 7-days straightBy Rajasik Mukherjee and Roushni Nair Feb 19 (Reuters) - Most Asian equities gained on Wednesd...Reuters
Wed, Feb 19
Indian pharma stocks drop on Trump's tariff plans
Adds analyst comments in paragraphs 7 and 10, Sun Pharma MD comments in paragraph 11, updates levelsBy Kashish Tandon Feb 19 (Reuters) - An index of Indian pharmaceutical company shares .NIPHARM slid 2% to its lowest level in seven months on Wednesday after U.S. President Donald Trump said he int...Reuters
Wed, Feb 19
MORNING BID EUROPE-Markets becoming numb to tariff vows
A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Ankur BanerjeeAnother day, another bout of threats from "tariff man". This time on pharmaceutical and semiconductor imports that investors seem to have taken in stride for now, expecting the latest measure to also be used as a negot...Reuters
Wed, Feb 19
BUZZ-Indian Pharma stocks drop on US tariff fears
** India's Nifty pharma index .NIPHARM slides 2% after the U.S. President Donald Trump said he intends to levy import tariffs of 25% or more on pharmaceuticals** NIPHARM drops most among 13-major sectoral indexes; heavyweights Sun Pharma SUN.NS, Dr. Reddy's REDY.NS and Cipla CIPL.NS down 1.7...Reuters
Wed, Feb 19
BUZZ-Light & Wonder's Australian shares soar on buying Grover Gaming's charitable gaming assets
** Light & Wonder's Australia-listed shares LWN.AX LNW.O rise 10.3% to a record high of A$169.57** Stock top gainer on the benchmark index .AXJO ** U.S.-based gaming co to acquire Grover Gaming's charitable gaming assets for $850 million** Says deal is highly accretive to value and earni...Reuters
Wed, Feb 19
Pershing Square proposes $900 million deal to increase Howard Hughes stake
Adds comments from Howard Hughes in paragraph 5 Feb 18 (Reuters) - Billionaire investor Bill Ackman's Pershing Square Capital Management said on Tuesday it would buy 10 million newly issued shares of Howard Hughes Holdings HHH.N for $900 million as it revised its proposal to the real estate d...Reuters
Wed, Feb 19
Autos drag Japanese shares lower after Trump tariff threat, banks' gains cap losses
Japanese shares slipped on Wednesday, dragged by a decline in vehicle manufacturers after U.S. President Donald Trump's auto tariff threat, while a rise in banks on bets for Bank of Japan's (BOJ) interest rate hike capped losses.Reuters
Wed, Feb 19
Why Nike Stock Raced Higher Today
Nike (NYSE: NKE) has entered into a new business collaboration, and investors were glad to hear about it on Tuesday. They rewarded the athletic wear mainstay by pushing its share price up by more than 6% on the day, which compared quite favorably to the 0.2% bump of the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC).The Motley Fool
Wed, Feb 19
INDIA STOCKS-Pharma, auto stocks lead Indian shares lower
Updates for markets open Feb 19 (Reuters) - Indian shares opened lower on Wednesday, with pharma and auto stocks leading the decline in broad-based selling after U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff threats.The Nifty 50 .NSEI fell 0.37% to 22,860.35 by 9:20 a.m. IST, while the BSE Sensex .BSE...Reuters
Wed, Feb 19
Indian pharma stocks drop on Trump's tariff plans
Feb 19 (Reuters) - Shares of Indian pharmaceutical companies .NIPHARM slid 2.2% on Wednesday after U.S. President Donald Trump said he intends to impose tariffs in the range of 25% on pharma imports.Sun Pharma SUN.NS and Dr Reddy's REDY.NS fell 2% and 3.4%, respectively, while Aurobindo Pharma A...Reuters
Wed, Feb 19
Herc's surprise bid for H&E makes rival United Rentals walk away
Third and fifth-largest equipment rental firms to join forcesH&E chooses smaller Herc over industry leader United RentalsOffer valued at $5.3 billion, including $1.5 billion in debtAdds transaction value including debt in paragraph 6By Sabrina Valle and Shivani Tanna Feb 18 (Reuters) - U.S. m...Reuters
Wed, Feb 19
BUZZ-HK's XtalPi jumps on involvement in AI integration project, share sale plan
** Shares of XtalPi Holdings 2228.HK, a provider of drug discovery and intelligent automation solutions, jump 9.7% to HK$7.11; set for biggest one-day pct gain since Feb. 10 ** XtalPi says its unit Shenzhen Jingtai and state-owned Guangdong Hengjian Investment are advancing implementation of "AI...Reuters
Wed, Feb 19
