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Trump adviser hopes Canada fentanyl dispute will be solved by end of March
WASHINGTON, March 9 (Reuters) - White House economic adviser Kevin Hassett said on Sunday he was hopeful a dispute with Canada over accusations of the deadly fentanyl opioid entering the U.S. across its northern border could be resolved by the end of March.His comments on ABC News's "This We...Reuters
Sun, Mar 9
Stocks
This Weight Loss Stock Could Skyrocket by 462%, According to Wall Street
Last year, Viking Therapeutics, a mid-cap biotech, made waves after it reported excellent phase 2 results for an investigational medicine for weight loss, the industry's hottest and perhaps fastest-growing therapeutic area. Analysts remain bullish on Viking, but another weight loss company boasts ev...The Motley Fool
Sun, Mar 9
Stocks
If I Could Tell All Retirees 1 Thing About Social Security, I'd Say to Do This Before You Claim Benefits
Social Security is at the center of most seniors' retirement plans. In the most recent edition of an annual Gallup poll, 60% of retirees said Social Security is a major source of income; another 28% said it plays at least a small role in their budget. And the trend shows that it's become more and mo...The Motley Fool
Sun, Mar 9
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US Secret Service shoots armed man near White House overnight, agency says
WASHINGTON, March 9 (Reuters) - The U.S. Secret Service shot an armed man outside the White House early on Sunday after a confrontation, and the man is now in an area hospital, it said in a statement.President Donald Trump was not in the White House at the time, as he is spending the weekend at his ...Reuters
Sun, Mar 9
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Alpine skiing-Odermatt secures third successive super-G World Cup title
KVITFJELL, Norway, March 9 (Reuters) - Switzerland's Marco Odermatt won his third successive Alpine skiing Super-G World Cup crystal globe, and moved closer to a fourth overall title in a row, in a shortened race won by Italy's Dominik Paris on Sunday.Odermatt was sure of retaining the title...Reuters
Sun, Mar 9
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US condemns violence in Syria, urges perpetrators to be held accountable
WASHINGTON, March 9 (Reuters) - The United States urged Syrian authorities on Sunday to hold accountable the "radical Islamist terrorists" that have killed people in Syria and said it stood with the country's religious and ethnic minorities."The United States condemns the radical Isl...Reuters
Sun, Mar 9
Stocks
PayPal CEO Alex Chriss Just Gave Investors Amazing News
The market hasn't been treating PayPal Holdings (NASDAQ: PYPL) shareholders very well over the past few years. It's not unwarranted, of course; PayPal has been struggling with a number of issues, from growing competition to slowing growth and declining profits. It's like a dinosaur effect in action,...The Motley Fool
Sun, Mar 9
Cryptocurrencies
Investors Believe They Found The Next Ripple (XRP) and Experts Agree Predicting Potential 1000x Gains
Analysts together with investors eagerly follow the new altcoin named Remittix (RTX) because some industry experts claim this cryptocurrency is similar to Ripple (XRP) for handling international transactions. Remittix’s direct approach to providing affordable cross-border transfers has garnered more excitement because analysts expect the approach to outperform XRP’s recent modifications for institutional adoption. XRP’s Compliance […]Cryptopolitan
Sun, Mar 9
Cryptocurrencies
Polkadot (DOT) Nears Critical Zone: A Reversal Could Trigger 180% Surge
Polkadot (DOT) prices have declined by 4.38% in the past day as bearish forces continue to gain stronger market control. According to data from CoinMarketCap, DOT’s price fall only underlines the asset’s form in recent days as indicated by the 7.99% loss in the last week. However, market...NewsBTC
Sun, Mar 9
Stocks
Should You Buy the Dip in Dogecoin Right Now?
The stock market has gotten off to a rough start in 2025. As of March 4, the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite were down by 1.5% and 5.2%, respectively.Broadly speaking, when the stock market is performing poorly, investors may shift their funds into alternative assets such as commodities or cryptocurren...The Motley Fool
Sun, Mar 9
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US Secretary of State Rubio to meet Ukrainian counterparts in Saudi Arabia this week
WASHINGTON, March 9 (Reuters) - U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio will visit Saudi Arabia over March 10-12 for talks with Ukrainian counterparts, a statement from the U.S. Department of State said.Rubio will also have a meeting with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, the statement from spokes...Reuters
Sun, Mar 9
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Poland says it may need alternative to Musk's Starlink in Ukraine
WARSAW, March 9 (Reuters) - Poland, which pays for Ukraine's Starlink internet services, may seek an alternative if Elon Musk's company proves to be "unreliable", the foreign minister said on Sunday after the billionaire speculated about turning off access to the system.Starlink prov...Reuters
Sun, Mar 9
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Trump will not ease pressure on fentanyl-related tariffs, Lutnick says
WASHINGTON, March 9 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump will not let up his pressure on tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China related to their handling of fentanyl, U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said on Sunday.Reuters
Sun, Mar 9
Stocks
Lucid's CEO Steps Down. Is the Stock a Sell?
You can't blame a Lucid Group (NASDAQ: LCID) investor for sighing loudly during the fourth-quarter conference call. After years of mostly disappointing investors with production hiccups, earnings misses, delays, and other developments, Lucid finally had real positive momentum in 2024.So, of course, ...The Motley Fool
Sun, Mar 9
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US orders its non-emergency personnel to leave South Sudan
WASHINGTON, March 9 (Reuters) - The United States has ordered its non-emergency government personnel in South Sudan to leave the country because of security concerns, the State Department said on Sunday. "Armed conflict is ongoing and includes fighting between various political and ethnic groups...Reuters
Sun, Mar 9
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Saudi Exchange Approves Morgan Stanley To Conduct Market Making Activities
March 9 (Reuters) - SAUDI EXCHANGE - APPROVES MORGAN STANLEY SAUDI ARABIA TO CONDUCT MARKET MAKING ACTIVITIES ON 8 LISTED SECURITIES IN THE MAIN MARKET AND IN NOMU – PARALLEL MARKET COMMENCING ON MARCH 10Reuters
Sun, Mar 9
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Alpine skiing-Truppe wins as Shiffrin sets World Cup podiums record
ARE, Sweden, March 9 (Reuters - Mikaela Shiffrin broke Ingemar Stenmark's Alpine skiing World Cup podium record with her 156th top-three placing in a slalom on Swedish snow on Sunday as Austria's Katharina Truppe celebrated her first victory.Truppe led Katharina Liensberger in an Austrian on...Reuters
Sun, Mar 9
Stocks
MIDEAST STOCKS-Saudi bourse ends 3-day losing streak on rising oil
By Ateeq Shariff March 9 (Reuters) - Saudi Arabia's stock market ended higher on Sunday, snapping a three-day losing streak, in response to Friday's rise in oil prices .Oil prices - a catalyst for the Gulf's financial markets - gained on Friday but retreated from session highs after U...Reuters
Sun, Mar 9
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Chinese investors privately take stakes in Elon Musk's companies, FT reports
March 9 (Reuters) - Wealthy Chinese investors are funneling tens of millions of dollars into private companies controlled by billionaire Elon Musk, using an arrangement that shields their identities from public view, the Financial Times reported on Sunday.The investments are being placed through spe...Reuters
Sun, Mar 9
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US orders its non-emergency personnel to leave South Sudan
WASHINGTON, March 9 (Reuters) - The United States has ordered its non-emergency government personnel in South Sudan to leave the country because of security concerns, the State Department said on Sunday. "Armed conflict is ongoing and includes fighting between various political and ethnic groups...Reuters
Sun, Mar 9
