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The Motley FoolFri, Dec 19
Better Cryptocurrency to Buy Now With $3,000: XRP (Ripple) vs. Monero (XMR)
ReutersFri, Dec 19
Markets quietly welcome EU shift to joint borrowing for Ukraine loan
ReutersFri, Dec 19
Union Pacific, Norfolk submit papers for regulatory review of $85 billion merger
The Motley FoolFri, Dec 19
Got $5,000? These 3 Growth Stocks Are Trading Near Their Lows.
USD/JPY rises above 157.00 despite BoJ 25bps rate hike – Rabobank
ReutersFri, Dec 19
Conagra Q2 adjusted EPS beats estimates
Stocks
Better Cryptocurrency to Buy Now With $3,000: XRP (Ripple) vs. Monero (XMR)
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Fri, Dec 19
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Markets quietly welcome EU shift to joint borrowing for Ukraine loan
EU to borrow 90 billion euros for Ukraine, leave frozen Russian assetsJoint borrowing boosts perception of EU as permanent borrower, analysts sayUsing Russian cash was legally contentious, raised risks for euroBy Yoruk Bahceli LONDON, Dec 19 (Reuters) - Investors welcomed the European Union&#...Reuters
Fri, Dec 19
Stocks
Union Pacific, Norfolk submit papers for regulatory review of $85 billion merger
Dec 19 (Reuters) - Union Pacific UNP.N and Norfolk Southern NSC.N on Friday filed an application with the U.S. transport regulator to review their $85 billion proposed merger, which would create the nation's first coast-to-coast freight railroad.Reuters
Fri, Dec 19
Stocks
Got $5,000? These 3 Growth Stocks Are Trading Near Their Lows.
Key PointsFigma, Pinterest, and Zoetis are struggling this year due to a combination of high valuations and disappointing earnings.However, they possess some attractive long-term growth opportunities.10 stocks we like better than Figma › If you can afford to invest $5,000 in the stock market, now is...The Motley Fool
Fri, Dec 19
Forex
USD/JPY rises above 157.00 despite BoJ 25bps rate hike – Rabobank
Today’s decision by the BoJ to hike its policy rate by 25 bps as expected has failed to support the JPY. Indeed, USD/JPY has pushed above the 157.00 level this morning marking its highest levels for almost a month.Fxstreet
Fri, Dec 19
Other
Conagra Q2 adjusted EPS beats estimates
OverviewPackaged food maker's fiscal Q2 revenue meets analyst expectations despite a 6.8% declineAdjusted EPS for fiscal Q2 beat analyst expectationsCompany incurred $968 mln in non-cash goodwill and brand impairment chargesOutlookConagra reaffirms fiscal 2026 guidance with organic net sales cha...Reuters
Fri, Dec 19
Economic Indicator
Conagra maintains annual forecasts
Dec 19 (Reuters) - Conagra Brands CAG.N maintained its annual sales and profit forecasts on Friday, as pressured consumer spending and stiff competition weigh on demand for its pantry staples such as Slim Jim meat snacks and Act II popcorn.The company continues to expect annual net sales between a 1...Reuters
Fri, Dec 19
Cryptocurrencies
World Liberty Financial recovers as community votes to unlock treasury funds for USD1 adoption
World Liberty Financial (WLFI) trades around $0.13 at press time on Friday, with a nearly 3% bounce back from a key support trendline. The recovery aligns with the ongoing community voting on WLFI treasury funds to boost the USD1 stablecoin adoption.Fxstreet
Fri, Dec 19
Commodities
Russia's Putin warns against any attempt to blockade Kaliningrad exclave
MOSCOW, Dec 19 (Reuters) - President Vladimir Putin warned on Friday against any threat to blockade Russia's Kaliningrad exclave, saying such moves would be resisted by Moscow and risked "large-scale conflict".Russian officials have accused the West of wanting to isolate Kaliningrad, whi...Reuters
Fri, Dec 19
Stocks
What Are the Odds That Plaid IPOs in 2026?
Key PointsFintech valuations have come down since peaking in 2021.Plaid plays a crucial role in linking consumer bank accounts to other applications, many of which are in the financial arena.Plaid raised $575 million in a private funding round in April.These 10 stocks could mint the next wave of mil...The Motley Fool
Fri, Dec 19
Stocks
Neptune Insurance IPO: CFO Loads Up on Another $2.4 Million Worth of Shares
Key PointsNeptune Insurance is an AI-focused insurance agent focusing on residential commercial and flood insurance.CFO James Steiner holds nearly $90 million worth of shares after the purchase.Investing in IPO stocks can be a great way to get in on the ground floor. But it carries risks.These 10 st...The Motley Fool
Fri, Dec 19
Forex
ANALYSIS-Yen bears emboldened by no-surprises BOJ
Investors see BOJ taking further hikes slowlyYen slides past 157 per dollarEuro/yen, Aussie/yen favoured carry betsBy Ankur Banerjee and Rae Wee SINGAPORE, Dec 19 (Reuters) - A vague outlook from Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda on Friday has given investors the nerve to add to their bets agains...Reuters
Fri, Dec 19
Economic Indicator
CORRECTED-Mexico third quarter private spending up 1.1% qtr/qtr
MEXICO CITY, Dec 19 (Reuters) - Mexican private spending rose 1.1% during the third quarter compared to the previous three-month period, the national statistics agency said on Friday.Private spending was 1.6% higher than during the same period a year earlier.Aggregate demand increased 0.7% from the ...Reuters
Fri, Dec 19
Stocks
Energy Fuels gains after rare earth oxide qualifies for magnet production
Shares of miner Energy Fuels UUUU.A up 2.2% at $14.29 premarketCompany's dysprosium (Dy) oxide qualifies benchmarks of a South Korean automotive manufacturer for downstream rare earth permanent magnet (REPM) productionDy is a key additive in neodymium-iron-boron used to power electric vehicles a...Reuters
Fri, Dec 19
Other
UnitedHealth pledges operational changes after external audits
By Amina NiasseNEW YORK, Dec 19 (Reuters) - UnitedHealth said on Friday that audits by outside consulting firms of its health services and pharmacy benefit units would result in operational changes including more automation and increased standardization of internal processes.UnitedHealth Group Inc U...Reuters
Fri, Dec 19
