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Mapfre USA adds QBE’s Pasko as general counsel and secretary
By Mia MacGregorJune 25 - (The Insurer) - Mapfre USA has appointed Mark Pasko from QBE North America as executive vice president, general counsel and secretary, effective July 21.Pasko joins Mapfre USA after eight years at QBE North America, where he most recently served as chief legal officer.Earli...Reuters
Wed, Jun 25
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Greek PM hopes all NATO members do their part in defence spending
THE HAGUE, June 25 (Reuters) - Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said on Wednesday that all members of the NATO alliance should do their part in terms of defence spending."We have consistently exceeded the 2% threshold even during the very difficult times of the economic crisis," he s...Reuters
Wed, Jun 25
Stocks
Is Meta Platforms Stock a Buy Right Now?
Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: META) is the parent company of social networks like Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp. Meta stock could be a buy right now because of its attractive valuation and the company's strong revenue and earnings growth.Meta is currently supercharging its business with artificial int...The Motley Fool
Wed, Jun 25
Stocks
Target Is Down 28% in 2025. Is This a Once-in-a-Lifetime Buying Opportunity Before the Stock Goes Parabolic?
Target (NYSE: TGT) has delivered a fantastic long-term growth story, increasing annual revenue by about $30 billion over the past five years. However, in recent times, Target has failed to keep the growth momentum going as shoppers have watched their budgets, favoring essentials instead of higher-ma...The Motley Fool
Wed, Jun 25
Forex
NZD/USD rises above 0.6000 as US Dollar remains subdued due to dampened safe-haven demand
NZD/USD extends its winning streak for the third successive session, trading around 0.6030 during the early European hours on Wednesday. The pair remains stronger following the trade balance data, released by Statistics New Zealand.
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Wed, Jun 25
Stocks
QuantumScape Shares Soared 35% On Breakthrough In Battery Production
Quantumscape Corp. stock soared 35% in premarket trading after the solid-state battery developer announced it has successfully integrated its advanced Cobra separator process into baseline cell production.The milestone marks a significant advancement in the company’s manufacturing capabilities, brin...Tiger News
Wed, Jun 25
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Selective adds Everest’s Moskowitz as chief risk and reinsurance officer
By Mia MacGregorJune 25 - (The Insurer) - Selective Insurance has appointed Ari Moskowitz from Everest as chief risk and reinsurance officer, based in New Jersey. Moskowitz returns to Selective after previously working as an actuarial analyst at the company from 2009 to 2010. Most recently, he serv...Reuters
Wed, Jun 25
Stocks
Got $250? 1 Top Growth Stock to Buy That Could Double Your Money.
A tried-and-tested way of making money in the stock market is by buying and holding on to solid companies over the long run. Doing so helps investors take advantage of disruptive trends that lead to companies delivering above-average returns.Right now, Broadcom (NASDAQ: AVGO) is capitalizing on a ma...The Motley Fool
Wed, Jun 25
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Belgian PM says it is realistic to increase core defence spending to 3.5%
THE HAGUE, June 25 (Reuters) - Increasing Belgium’s core defence spending to 3.5% of GDP within 10 years is realistic, Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever said on Wednesday ahead of meeting world leaders at the NATO Summit."I think 3.5% in 10 years time is a realistic objective. It won't be...Reuters
Wed, Jun 25
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Ascot hires CNA's Goldman as global head of distribution
By Isha MaratheJune 25 - (The Insurer) - Ascot Group has hired Steven Goldman, former president of global management and professional liability at CNA Insurance, as its global head of distribution.Based in Connecticut, Goldman will join Ascot on July 7 and report to Jonathan Zaffino, group CEO and ...Reuters
Wed, Jun 25
Commodities
METALS-Copper edges higher on softer dollar, tentative Middle East truce
By Hongmei Li SINGAPORE, June 25 (Reuters) - Copper prices on the London Metal Exchange and the Shanghai Futures Exchange edged higher on Wednesday, supported by a softer dollar and a tentative ceasefire between Iran and Israel.LME three-month copper CMCU3 rose 0.6% to $9,728.5 per metric ton, as...Reuters
Wed, Jun 25
Stocks
What AMD and Super Micro Computer Stock Investors Should Know About Recent Updates
In today's video, I discuss recent updates impacting Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ: AMD), Super Micro Computer (NASDAQ: SMCI), and other semiconductor stocks. To learn more, check out the short video, consider subscribing, and click the special offer link below.*Stock prices used were the after-mar...The Motley Fool
Wed, Jun 25
Cryptocurrencies
Bitcoin Price Crash Below $100,000: Pundit Reveals Next Area Of Action To Start Buying
After the Bitcoin price breakdown below $100,000 over the weekend, multiple new narratives have emerged for where the digital asset may be headed. Calls for the next Bitcoin bear market continue to ring loud as analysts predict lower prices. One crypto analyst, known on X as Astronomer, has taken to...NewsBTC
Wed, Jun 25
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Euro area yields drop as markets price in Iran-Israel ceasefire to hold
By Stefano Rebaudo June 25 (Reuters) - Euro area government bond yields dropped on Wednesday as markets priced in expectations that the Iran-Israel ceasefire would hold, while shifting their focus to macroeconomic data and the fiscal plans of euro area countries.German cabinet's approved a dr...Reuters
Wed, Jun 25
Cryptocurrencies
US Fed Just Quietly Removed a Major Barrier to Crypto Banking, Here’s What That Means
The US Federal Reserve has announced a significant change that affects crypto positively in its examination framework for banks by removing “reputational risk” from its supervisory guidelines. This update, detailed in a release on Monday, is intended to make bank assessments more transpa...Bitcoinist
Wed, Jun 25
Stocks
Wall Street's Hottest IPO Stock Is Up 290% in June and Its Market May Hit $2 Trillion
Circle Internet Group (NYSE: CRCL) has been one of the hottest stocks on Wall Street in recent weeks. The company held its initial public offering (IPO) on June 5, listing 34 million shares on the New York Stock Exchange. Circle priced its IPO at $31 per share, but the stock opened at $69 and has si...The Motley Fool
Wed, Jun 25
