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ReutersFri, Dec 19
CIF/FOB Gulf Grain-Soybean barge basis steady-higher on firm demand, lower futures
BitcoinistFri, Dec 19
141,000 Transactions: Here’s Why The Cardano Network Is Roaring Back To Life
NewsBTCFri, Dec 19
Bitcoin Recent Dips Reveal Market Structure Issue Not Coming From Selling Pressure
ReutersFri, Dec 19
US Justice Dept to appeal dismissal of cases against Trump foes Comey, James
ReutersFri, Dec 19
Syria reiterates commitment to combat Islamic State after US strikes
ReutersFri, Dec 19
Google lawsuit says data scraping company uses fake searches to steal web content
Commodities
CIF/FOB Gulf Grain-Soybean barge basis steady-higher on firm demand, lower futures
CHICAGO, Dec 19 (Reuters) - Basis bids for soybeans shipped by barge to U.S. Gulf Coast terminals were unchanged to higher on Friday, underpinned by steady demand from China and weakening futures prices, traders said.CIF corn basis bids were steady to firm.Chinese state-owned importers have been boo...Reuters
Fri, Dec 19
Cryptocurrencies
141,000 Transactions: Here’s Why The Cardano Network Is Roaring Back To Life
The Cardano network is showing signs of activity as on-chain data reveals a sharp increase in transactions tied to the movement of $NIGHT tokens. Transaction data surrounding $NIGHT tokens has now grown into new milestones in just a few weeks after launch. Although the entire market conditions are f...Bitcoinist
Fri, Dec 19
Cryptocurrencies
Bitcoin Recent Dips Reveal Market Structure Issue Not Coming From Selling Pressure
The Recent volatility in the Bitcoin market pullbacks is being widely interpreted as a wave of selling pressure, but the underlying data tells a different story. On-chain metrics show little evidence of broad holder distribution, suggesting that these dips are not being driven by investors exiting t...NewsBTC
Fri, Dec 19
Other
US Justice Dept to appeal dismissal of cases against Trump foes Comey, James
WASHINGTON, Dec 19 (Reuters) - The U.S. Justice Department said on Friday that it would appeal rulings tossing out criminal cases against New York Attorney General Letitia James and former FBI Director James Comey after encountering obstacles in trying to revive prosecutions against two adversaries ...Reuters
Fri, Dec 19
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Syria reiterates commitment to combat Islamic State after US strikes
CAIRO, Dec 20 (Reuters) - Syria reiterated on Saturday its commitment to combat Islamic State and intensify military operations against the group, the Syrian foreign ministry said, after U.S. strikes on dozens of Islamic State targets in the country.Reuters
Fri, Dec 19
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Google lawsuit says data scraping company uses fake searches to steal web content
By Blake Brittain Dec 19 (Reuters) - Google GOOGL.O on Friday sued a Texas company that "scrapes" data from online search results, alleging it uses hundreds of millions of fake Google search requests to access copyrighted material and "take it for free at an astonishing scale."The...Reuters
Fri, Dec 19
Other
EXCLUSIVE-Bridgewater expands equity ownership for employees after blowout year
Employee ownership expansion timed to coincide with Bridgewater's 50th anniversaryBridgewater's Pure Alpha fund posted over 26% return in first nine monthsOver 60% of Bridgewater employees to own equity in firm in 2026By Anirban Sen NEW YORK, Dec 19 (Reuters) - Hedge fund Bridgewater ...Reuters
Fri, Dec 19
Commodities
US Cash Crude-Grades rise as US rig count falls, refinery demand edges up
HOUSTON, Dec 19 (Reuters) - Grades rose on Friday, dealers said, as the U.S. oil rig count slid to its lowest in more than four years while refinery demand crept higher.U.S. energy firms this week cut the number of oil and natural gas rigs operating for a second week in a row for the first time sinc...Reuters
Fri, Dec 19
Commodities
Medtronic's diabetes business MiniMed files for US IPO
By Arasu Kannagi Basil Dec 19 (Reuters) - Medtronic's MDT.N MiniMed Group filed for a U.S. initial public offering on Friday, as the medical device maker moves ahead with the spin-off of its diabetes business.With capital markets set for a slowdown through the year-end holidays, corporate iss...Reuters
Fri, Dec 19
Economic Indicator
Boeing seeks FAA emissions waiver to sell 35 additional 777F freighters
By David ShepardsonWASHINGTON, Dec 19 (Reuters) - Boeing BA.N on Friday asked the Federal Aviation Administration for a waiver of airplane emissions rules to allow it to sell another 35 Boeing 777F freighters, citing strong customer demand and a delay in the next-generation plane's certification...Reuters
Fri, Dec 19
Other
Aktis Oncology files for US IPO as biotech listings rebound
Dec 19 (Reuters) - Aktis Oncology filed for an initial public offering in the United States on Friday, as stock market listings from the biotech industry rebound after a slowdown.After a months-long drought, biotech IPOs — a key driver of U.S. healthcare listings — are showing green shoots as intere...Reuters
Fri, Dec 19
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IMF welcomes EU's 90 bln euro loan to Ukraine, more work to be done
NEW YORK/LONDON, Dec 19 (Reuters) - The International Monetary Fund welcomed on Friday that European Union leaders agreed to lend 90 billion euros ($105 billion) to Ukraine, a spokesperson said. "This is an important milestone towards closing financing gaps and restoring debt sustainability,&...Reuters
Fri, Dec 19
Other
FDA Authorizes 6 Nicotine Pouch Products, Completing Review In Record Time
Dec 19 (Reuters) - FDA AUTHORIZES 6 NICOTINE POUCH PRODUCTS, COMPLETING REVIEW IN RECORD TIMEFDA: AUTHORIZATIONS ARE THE FIRST DECISIONS MADE UNDER PILOT PROGRAM DESIGNED TO INCREASE REVIEW EFFICIENCY FOR NICOTINE POUCH PRODUCTSReuters
Fri, Dec 19
Other
Ukraine starts new round of talks with US, Kyiv negotiator says
Ukrainian negotiator Umerov said talks have endedSays both sides have agreed to continue their effortsSecretary of State Rubio says can't force two sides to make a deal KYIV, Dec 19 (Reuters) - Ukrainian negotiators held a new round of talks on a settlement to the war with Russia with U.S. an...Reuters
Fri, Dec 19
Other
Lebanon drafts law to address funding shortfalls in financial system
Draft law aims to address Lebanon's funding shortfalls, repay depositorsDepositors to recover money through instalments and asset-backed securitiesInternational auditing firm to evaluate central bank's assets post-law adoptionBy Laila Bassam BEIRUT, Dec 19 (Reuters) - Lebanese Prime Minis...Reuters
Fri, Dec 19
