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BUZZ-J.P.Morgan double upgrades Antofagasta on China stimulus hopes, shares rise
** Shares of Antofagasta ANTO.L hit a peak since October 2024 and was last up 2.9% at 1,886.5 pence in early trade** Stock is top gainer on UK's blue-chip index .FTSE** J.P.Morgan double upgrades stock to "overweight" from "underweight", cites near-term boost in copper demand fro...Reuters
Wed, Feb 19
EMERGING MARKETS-Singapore shares hit record peak; rupiah pares losses as BI holds rates
Singapore stocks up on budget, UOB results and shareholder returns Rupiah down 0.4% after BI keeps rate unchangedSouth Korean stocks up for 7 straight sessions Updates as at 0807 GMTBy Rajasik Mukherjee and Roushni Nair Feb 19 (Reuters) - Indonesian rupiah pared losses on Wednesday after the coun...Reuters
Wed, Feb 19
Warren Buffett Just Bought 1 Stock Wall Street Thinks Could Soar Over 40%
Warren Buffett doesn't like many stocks these days. But many doesn't mean any.The multibillionaire investor added to Berkshire Hathaway's (NYSE: BRK.A) (NYSE: BRK.B) positions in five existing stocks during the fourth quarter of 2024. He also initiated a new position in one stock. Buffett has never ...The Motley Fool
Wed, Feb 19
Russian rouble little changed vs US dollar as analysts urge caution
MOSCOW, Feb 19 (Reuters) - The Russian rouble was little changed against the U.S. dollar on Wednesday as investors awaited further developments on talks between Moscow and Washington on ending the war in Ukraine.At 0830 GMT, the rouble was up 0.3% at 91.25 against the dollar on the Moscow Exchange, ...Reuters
Wed, Feb 19
MIDEAST STOCKS-Major Gulf markets subdued on Trump's tariff threats
Feb 19 (Reuters) - Major stock markets in the Gulf were subdued in early trade on Wednesday, as investors exercised caution following U.S. President Donald Trump's latest tariff threats on auto, semiconductor and pharmaceutical imports.Since taking office last month, Trump has imposed a 10% tari...Reuters
Wed, Feb 19
Nintendo Stock Is Soaring: Is It a Buy, Sell, or Hold?
Shares of Nintendo (OTC: NTDOY) (OTC: NTDO.F) have surged 25% so far in 2025 and are sitting close to all-time highs. Investors are clearly optimistic about Nintendo's upcoming Switch 2 launch. The original Switch came out in 2017 and became one of the company's best-selling game systems, selling mo...The Motley Fool
Wed, Feb 19
Arm Holdings Makes a Massive Strategy Change. It Could Be Brilliant, or Blow Up in Investors' Faces.
Arm Holdings (NASDAQ: ARM) has been a strong stock to own since it went public in September 2023. After hitting the market at $51 per share, Arm's stock has since tripled in price to $159 as of this writing. Although Arm's valuation looks sky-high at 99 times forward earnings, investors are taking a...The Motley Fool
Wed, Feb 19
Want Decades of Passive Income? 2 Oil Stocks to Buy Right Now.
The one thing that investors need to understand about buying oil stocks is that oil prices are highly volatile. If you are looking to buy an oil company with the goal of producing a long-term income stream you have to focus extra attention on the business behind the dividend. Simply put, not all oil...The Motley Fool
Wed, Feb 19
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
