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General Mills cuts annual sales and profit forecast
Feb 17 (Reuters) - General Mills GIS.N on Tuesday cut its annual core net sales and profit forecasts, blaming weakening consumer sentiment amid macroeconomic uncertainty.Shares of the Cheerios maker were down 4% in premarket trading.The company expects annual sales to be down 1.5% to 2%, compared wi...Reuters
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SNAPSHOT-India stocks, rupee, swaps, call at close
Feb 17 (Reuters) - STOCKS:The benchmark BSE Sensex .BSESN was up 0.21% to 83,450.96 and the broader NSE Nifty 50 index.NSEI advanced 0.17% to 25,725.40, as IT stocks rallied following the announcement of an Infosys-Anthropic partnership, overcoming a sharp pullback in Reliance Industries shares. .BO...Reuters
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MORNING BID AMERICAS-Sleepy 'uber-bulls'
By Mike Dolan Feb 17 - What matters in U.S. and global markets todayBy Mike Dolan, Editor-At-Large, Finance and Markets By the standards of the year so far, the market-moving news flow has slowed to a trickle, with world markets subdued as Wall Street returns from its three-day weekend.Meant...Reuters
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SNAPSHOT-India stocks, rupee, swaps, call at close
Feb 17 (Reuters) - STOCKS:The benchmark BSE Sensex .BSESN was up 0.21% to 83,450.96 and the broader NSE Nifty 50 index.NSEI advanced 0.17% to 25,725.40, as IT stocks rallied following the announcement of an Infosys-Anthropic partnership, overcoming a sharp pullback in Reliance Industries shares. .BO...Reuters
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General Mills down after annual sales and profit forecast cut
Feb 17 (Reuters) - Shares of Cheerios maker General Mills GIS.N down about 4% at $46.60 premarketCo cuts annual net sales, profit forecast ahead of Cagny conference, hurt by weaker consumer sentimentExpects FY2026 net sales to down 1.5% to 2%, compared to the previous range of down 1% to up 1%Also s...Reuters
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General Mills cuts annual sales and profit forecast
Feb 17 (Reuters) - General Mills GIS.N on Tuesday cut its annual core net sales and profit forecasts, blaming weaker consumer sentiment. The company expects annual sales to down 1.5% to 2%, compared to a previous range of down 1% to up 1%.Adjusted operating profit and adjusted EPS are now expected ...Reuters
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FTSE 100 ticks up as soft jobs data raises rate cut bets; metal prices drag miners
FTSE 100 up 0.2%, FTSE 250 down 0.1% Defence stocks drop on easing geopolitical tensionsUK jobless rate rises, boosting BoE rate‑cut bets Antofagasta drops despite profit jump amid weaker copper prices Feb 17 (Reuters) - London's FTSE 100 inched higher on Tuesday, as signs of a cooling labour...Reuters
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Taking Your First RMD This Year? It Could Lead to an Unwanted Surprise.
Key PointsRequired minimum distributions (RMDs) increase your taxable income.That could also result in higher Medicare costs down the line.There are steps you can take to minimize the tax blow RMDs can cause.The $23,760 Social Security bonus most retirees completely overlook › The benefit of saving ...The Motley Fool
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Should You Buy Consolidated Edison Stock Before Feb. 19?
Key PointsConsolidated Edison reports its fourth-quarter and full-year earnings on Feb. 19.Its dividend record date is on Feb. 18. 10 stocks we like better than Consolidated Edison › Those eyeing an investment in Consolidated Edison (NYSE: ED) should mark Feb. 19th on their calendar. That's when the...The Motley Fool
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Should You Invest $500 In AGNC Investment Right Now?
Key PointsShares of AGNC Investment have rallied this year. The REIT still offers a monster dividend yield. 10 stocks we like better than AGNC Investment Corp. › Shares of AGNC Investment (NASDAQ: AGNC) have gotten off to a strong start in 2026. The mortgage REIT is up more than 5% year to date. Tha...The Motley Fool
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Nvidia Earnings on Feb. 25: What History Tells Us About Nvidia Stock's Post-Earnings-Release Moves
Key PointsGiven Nvidia's great record of beating Wall Street’s earnings estimates, the probability seems very high that it will do so on Feb. 25. An “earnings beat,” however, doesn’t necessarily mean the stock will rise following the release.10 stocks we like better than Nvidia › Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVD...The Motley Fool
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Better Growth Stock: Nu Holdings vs. SoFi Technologies
Key PointsNu's focus on Latin America presents huge potential to keep growing.SoFi continues to introduce innovative features to better serve its customers.These stocks can be big winners during the next five years.10 stocks we like better than SoFi Technologies › Investing at the crossroads of fina...The Motley Fool
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US STOCKS-US stock futures slip on persistent AI disruption fears
Futures down: Dow 0.14%, S&P 500 0.34%, Nasdaq 0.77% Feb 17 (Reuters) - U.S. stock index futures edged lower on Tuesday as worries about AI-driven disruption unsettled investors after the long weekend, while markets also focused on corporate earnings.Concerns over artificial intelligence spar...Reuters
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Retirees Are Rediscovering the Midwest -- Here's Why It's Suddenly Hot Again
Key PointsRetirees are attracted to the Midwest’s lower cost of living.Many larger Midwestern towns provide easy access to healthcare. There’s a lot of truth in the term “Midwestern friendly.” The $23,760 Social Security bonus most retirees completely overlook › As you near retirement, you may begin...The Motley Fool
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Gold miners down as bullion prices edge lower on strong US dollar
U.S.-listed shares of gold miners down premarket, tracking decline in bullion prices GOL/Spot gold XAU= down 1.5% at $4,918.65/ounce, after losing over 2% earlier in the sessionGold prices fall to a more than one-week low, pressured by a stronger U.S. dollar as investors tracked cues on geopolitics ...Reuters
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J.P. Morgan Research Says: 'Broken Logic' Is Driving This Software Stock Sell-Off
Key PointsJ.P. Morgan research highlights a logical disconnect in how investors value AI stocks and software stocks. The iShares Expanded Tech-Software Sector ETF is an easy way to buy the dip on software stocks. 10 stocks we like better than Microsoft › The slump in software stocks has become one o...The Motley Fool
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CANADA STOCKS-TSX futures fall as gold dips; inflation data in focus
Feb 17 (Reuters) - Futures tracking Canada's main stock index edged lower on Tuesday as precious metal prices retreated, while investors awaited January inflation data due later in the morning. March futures on S&P/TSX composite index SXFcv1 fell 0.18% as of 5:40 a.m. ET.Toronto's benchm...Reuters
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Holiday Inn owner IHG banks on World Cup for US recovery
IHG's US RevPAR fell 2%, lagging Hilton and MarriottEurope and Asia growth offset US decline, boosts Q4 room revenueLaunches $950 million buyback, proposes 10% annual dividend rise Soccer World Cup expected to boost US travel demand in 2026By Raechel Thankam Job and Yadarisa Shabong Feb 17 (R...Reuters
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Should You Invest $1,000 in Micron Technology (MU) Stock Right Now?
Key PointsMicron has been riding the artificial intelligence (AI) wave.Its memory chips are vital for AI processes. Its future seems bright.10 stocks we like better than Micron Technology › If you've got $1,000 burning a hole in your pocket and you're looking for a promising investment, you might co...The Motley Fool
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DIARY-Federal Reserve Events
Denotes a new entry. -------------------------------------------------------- Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) MEETING DATES: 2026March 17-18 (second day: statement released 1400 EDT/1800 GMT; news conference expected 1430 EDT/1830 GMT)April 28-29 (second day: statement released...Reuters
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