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GRAINS-Chicago grains and soybeans extend losses as trade fights roil
U.S. and EU trade battle raise questions over U.S. exportsCanada said prepared to announce wave of retaliatory tariffs.USDA kept domestic corn inventories unchanged, surprising marketBy P.J. Huffstutter CHICAGO, March 12 (Reuters) - Chicago Board of Trade grain and oilseeds extended losses on Wed...Reuters
Wed, Mar 12
Commodities
US Cash Grains-Midwest ethanol plants increase corn basis bids
CHICAGO, March 12 (Reuters) - Spot basis bids for U.S. corn rose at Midwestern ethanol plants on Wednesday, while soybean basis bids were flat to higher at processing facilities and grain elevators, spot checks showed.* Futures prices declined for both crops, discouraging selling by farmers already ...Reuters
Wed, Mar 12
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Bund yields hit fresh 17-month high as Merz seeks deal to boost spending
Euro zone yields hit multi-month highsGerman borrowing plans in focusUS inflation up moderatelyInvestors brush off tariff concerns By Stefano Rebaudo and Lucy Raitano March 12 (Reuters) - Bund yields rose to a fresh 17-month high on Wednesday before moderating, as Germany's likely next chance...Reuters
Wed, Mar 12
Stocks
Amarin Plc (AMRN) Q4 2024 Earnings Call Transcript
Image source: The Motley Fool.Amarin Plc (NASDAQ: AMRN)Q4 2024 Earnings CallMar 12, 2025, 8:00 a.m. ETContents: Prepared Remarks Questions and Answers Call Participants Prepared Remarks: OperatorWelcome to Amarin Corporation's conference call to discuss its fourth-quarter and full-year 2024 busin...The Motley Fool
Wed, Mar 12
Stocks
Nasdaq Stock Market Correction: Is Nvidia a Screaming Buy Right Now?
In just a matter of weeks, tech stocks have gone from stretching to all-time highs to plunging on concerns around tariffs and even a recession.As of March 11, the Nasdaq Composite (NASDAQINDEX: ^IXIC) has fallen 13.6% from its closing peak on Dec. 17, 2024. The tech-heavy index was hovering around a...The Motley Fool
Wed, Mar 12
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US to remove unaccompanied migrant children from largest shelter provider
March 12 (Reuters) - The federal government has stopped the placement of unaccompanied migrant children in shelters operated by the Southwest Key Programs and moved all children there to other shelters, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services said Wednesday.The move comes after the Departme...Reuters
Wed, Mar 12
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Lotus Bakeries, Mondelēz International Expand Partnership Into Ice-Cream Category
March 12 (Reuters) - Lotus Bakeries NV LOTB.BR:LOTUS BAKERIES AND MONDELĒZ INTERNATIONAL EXPAND THEIR PARTNERSHIP INTO THE ICE-CREAM CATEGORY, IN COOPERATION WITH FRONERISTARTING IN 2026, FRONERI WILL BE PRODUCING, MARKETING AND SELLING BISCOFF ICE-CREAM IN SEVERAL EUROPEAN COUNTRIESPARTNERSHIP STRU...Reuters
Wed, Mar 12
Stocks
J.P.Morgan cuts price target on Tesla shares, brokerage expects lower deliveries
March 12 (Reuters) - J.P.Morgan cut its price target on Tesla's TSLA.O stock as the brokerage expects a second straight year of lower deliveries, with analysts also pointing to a change in sentiment toward the EV maker from existing customers and potential new buyers.There have been reactions to...Reuters
Wed, Mar 12
Stocks
Bar Harbor Bankshares ticks up after deal to expand presence in New Hampshire
** Bar Harbor Bankshares' BHB.A shares rise 1.8% to $29.83** Maine-based community bank late Tuesday announced it will acquire smaller rival Guaranty Bancorp GUAA.PK in a $41.6 million all-stock deal to boost its New Hampshire presence** The transaction, expected to close in second half of 2025,...Reuters
Wed, Mar 12
Commodities
Canadian farmers to boost wheat and cut canola, Statistics Canada says
By Ed White WINNIPEG, Manitoba, March 12 (Reuters) - Canadian farmers intend to plant more wheat, corn, oats and peas in 2025 than they did last year and cut canola, soybeans, barley and lentils, Statistics Canada reported on Wednesday.However, farmers' commitment to those planting plans is m...Reuters
Wed, Mar 12
Other
Sustainable Finance Newsletter - Fearless Girl's moment passes
By Ross Kerber March 12 (Reuters) - Everybody loved taking their picture with "Fearless Girl" when the bronze statue of a defiant child meant to call attention to boardroom diversity was installed in New York's financial district in 2017.Eight years later, its symbolic moment may have...Reuters
Wed, Mar 12
Stocks
U.S. steel, aluminum stocks rise after Canada, EU impose retaliatory tariffs
** Shares of U.S. steel and aluminum companies rise after Canada and EU respond with retaliatory tariffs ** US duty rate on steel, aluminum rises to 25% as exemptions end** EU responds with tariffs on up to 26 bln euros ($28 bln) of US goods, Canada imposes C$29.8 bln ($20 bln) in retaliatory tar...Reuters
Wed, Mar 12
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Mexico's new finance chief pledges austerity while also boosting infrastructure
MEXICO CITY, March 12 (Reuters) - Mexico's new Finance Minister Edgar Amador Zamora told lawmakers on Wednesday that he will push for more efficient public spending and austerity measures in his role, while also strengthening public infrastructure spending.Amador was tapped by President Claudia ...Reuters
Wed, Mar 12
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Polish PM urges Turkey to play key role in Ukraine peace process
ANKARA, March 12 (Reuters) - Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said he urged Turkey to play a key role in any peace process for Ukraine during talks with President Tayyip Erdogan in Ankara on Wednesday. The United States agreed on Tuesday to resume military aid and intelligence sharing with U...Reuters
Wed, Mar 12
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Irish leader urges surge of aid to Gaza ahead of Trump meeting
WASHINGTON, March 12 (Reuters) - Irish Prime Minister Micheál Martin on Wednesday said aid needed to be surged into Gaza while also calling for a ceasefire and the release of all remaining hostages as he prepared to meet with U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington. Trump, speaking alongside Marti...Reuters
Wed, Mar 12
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Bank climate coalition seeks to overhaul rules, chair says
Net-Zero Banking Alliance canvasses members over rulesFollows exodus of Australian, Canadian, US lendersChanges include loosening temperature target, source saysBy Virginia Furness and Simon Jessop LONDON, March 12 (Reuters) - The world's leading climate coalition for the banking sector is ca...Reuters
Wed, Mar 12
Stocks
Nasdaq Correction: I'd Consider Buying the Dip on All "Magnificent Seven" Stocks -- Except This One
After peaking on Dec. 16, the Nasdaq Composite -- which tracks almost every stock trading on the Nasdaq stock exchange -- has entered into a correction. The index is down around 9% year to date and 13% from its December peak.Considering the Nasdaq Composite is tech-heavy, it's no surprise that many ...The Motley Fool
Wed, Mar 12
Stocks
Shares in Zara owner Inditex tumble as slowing growth startles investors
Sales up 4% in Feb 1-March 10 period, slower than a year agoInditex full-year sales, profit meet expectationsInditex to hike dividend by 9% to 1.68 euros per shareShares down 8%By Helen Reid and Corina Pons ARTEIXO, Spain, March 12 (Reuters) - Zara owner Inditex ITX.MC on Wednesday reported a slo...Reuters
Wed, Mar 12
Cryptocurrencies
Solana Inflation Set To Plummet Below 1%—Quorum Reached
In a landmark development for the Solana ecosystem, a newly proposed token emission model, known as SIMD 228, has attained quorum with approximately 70% of votes cast in favor. According to a post by research analyst Carlos (@0xcarlosg) on X, voting concludes at Epoch 755, which is set to arrive in ...Bitcoinist
Wed, Mar 12
