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Exclusive: CannGen agrees workers' comp capacity deal with Crum & Forster
By Chris MunroMarch 13 - (The Insurer) - CannGen Insurance Services has inked a new capacity deal with Crum & Forster, with the Fairfax Financial-owned carrier now underwriting the cannabis, CBD and hemp industry-focused MGU’s workers’ compensation program.In a statement to Program Manager, Cann...Reuters
Thu, Mar 13
Cryptocurrencies
Solana, Cardano And XRP Set To Be Pushed Aside By This New Viral Altcoin
Sentiment changed drastically with the collapse of the majority of the meme coin ventures, losing overall billions of dollars. It brought back the traders towards the old-timer coins like SOL, ADA and XRP, which all try hard to remain at the top amidst the ever-expanding market. Nonetheless, there is a dark horse called Remittix that […]Cryptopolitan
Thu, Mar 13
Commodities
Argentina YPF to get rid of offshore exploration projects, CEO says
Divestiture also includes mature fields, gas distribution companyYPF aims at cutting $512 mln in downstream cost through 2026Argentina's massive LNG project to install first vessel in 2027YPF to invest $5 bln this year, in line with 2024 numbersBy Marianna ParragaHOUSTON, March 13 (Reuters) - Ar...Reuters
Thu, Mar 13
Forex
FOREX-U.S. dollar rises but remains pressured against peers with tariffs in focus
Euro near multi-month highsInvestors assess implications of escalating trade warGerman fiscal spending debate in focusDollar index on track for second straight session of gainsBy Chibuike Oguh and Lucy Raitano NEW YORK/LONDON, March 13 (Reuters) - The U.S. dollar rose against major currencies inc...Reuters
Thu, Mar 13
Economic Indicator
US Treasury Secretary Bessent: Maybe inflation is getting under control.
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent his the wires on Thursday, touching on a variety of subjects during an interview on CNBC's "Squawk on the Street" segment, shrugging off a multi-week decline in US equity indexes as "recent volatility".Fxstreet
Thu, Mar 13
Stocks
Chinese stocks, emerging market debt see large inflows in February, says IIF
By Rodrigo CamposNEW YORK, March 13 (Reuters) - Foreigners added nearly $16 billion to their emerging market portfolios in February, with investors loading up on Chinese stocks as well as debt across developing economies, a report from a finance trade group said on Thursday.Chinese stocks sucked in ...Reuters
Thu, Mar 13
Stocks
REFILE-ANALYSIS-Europe's top money managers start to bring defence stocks in from the cold
Europe eyes billions of euros in investment, stocks hit recordsSome end-clients push fund managers to lift curbs on defenceAsset managers reviewing ESG policies, defence sector limitsBy Naomi Rovnick, Iain Withers and Simon Jessop LONDON, March 13 (Reuters) - European asset managers are reconside...Reuters
Thu, Mar 13
Stocks
Ballard Power Systems rises as Q4 core loss narrows
** Shares of fuel cell maker Ballard Power Systems BLDP.TO rise 2.8% to C$1.81** Company posts Q4 adjusted core loss of $36 million vs $44.1 million a year ago** BLDP reports Q4 net loss from continuing operations of $46.5 million vs $48.9 million a year earlier** Company expects 2025 revenue to be ...Reuters
Thu, Mar 13
Other
Top Turkish officials visit Damascus, Turkey's foreign ministry says
ANKARA, March 13 (Reuters) - Turkey's foreign minister, defence minister and the head of the MIT intelligence agency are in Damascus on a working visit, the Turkish Foreign Ministry said on Thursday, without providing details.The visit follows the outbreak of sectarian violence in Syria this wee...Reuters
Thu, Mar 13
Stocks
Citi says SMid biotechs alternative to large caps as it starts coverage
Investing.com -- Citi has expanded its biopharmaceutical research coverage, initiating coverage on seven small- and mid-cap (SMid) biotechnology companies. Citi said SMid biotechs remain an attractiveInvesting.com
Thu, Mar 13
Cryptocurrencies
Barclays projects US Fed to deliver 2 rate cuts this 2025
Barclays has lowered its expectations; now, it thinks the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates twice this year instead of once. This is due to unclear trade policy and the weakening U.S. job market. Barclays analysts said, “The softer labor market causes us to add another rate cut, despite higher inflation.” It had earlier projected […]Cryptopolitan
Thu, Mar 13
Commodities
US House panel opens investigation into fatal jet helicopter collision
WASHINGTON, March 13 (Reuters) - A U.S. House of Representatives oversight subcommittee said Thursday it is investigating the collision in January between an Army Black Hawk helicopter and an American Airlines regional jet that killed 67 people near Washington Reagan National Airport.The House Overs...Reuters
Thu, Mar 13
Other
Hinterland adds USG's Bondugjie as AVP, launches three new divisions
By Isha MaratheMarch 13 - (The Insurer) - Colorado-based Hinterland Insurance has hired Mohmoud Bondugjie, former producer and broker at USG Insurance, as assistant vice president of general commercial as the company restructures its underwriting divisions. Bondugjie has 15 years of experience in t...Reuters
Thu, Mar 13
Economic Indicator
US President Trump shifts tariff focus on EU, vows steep import fees on EU wine
After flubbing his planned doubling of tariffs on Canada, which saw Canada poised to lash back with stiff increases in the cost of energy exported from the province of Ontario to the US, US President Donald Trump is shifting his tariff focus to the European Union, but maintaining the same playbook.Fxstreet
Thu, Mar 13
Commodities
EU pledges 4.7 billion euros to South Africa as Trump brings them closer
By Wendell Roelf CAPE TOWN, March 13 (Reuters) - European Union leaders announced a 4.7 billion euro ($5.10 billion) investment package during a visit to South Africa on Thursday, at a time when both are on worse terms with the United States than they have been for decades.The European leaders sa...Reuters
Thu, Mar 13
Stocks
Dollar General forecasts muted 2025, says American shoppers are struggling
Trade down is back, CEO Vasos saysCo shuts 96 Dollar General stores in Q4Stock up 4%, has fallen 70% over the last two yearsBy Juveria Tabassum March 13 (Reuters) - Dollar General DG.N joined a growing list of retailers warning of weak annual sales and profit, and said its consumers were struggli...Reuters
Thu, Mar 13
