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Ethereum Price Forecast: ETH falls toward the average cost basis of investors amid Pectra upgrade issues
Ethereum (ETH) is down 3% on Friday following its decline into the undervalued region and failure to finalize Holesky since running into issues during the testnet's Pectra upgrade.
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Sat, Mar 8
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Trump selects Michel Issa to be US ambassador to Lebanon
WASHINGTON, March 7 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday he had selected Michel Issa to be the U.S. ambassador to Lebanon. "Michel is an outstanding businessman, a financial expert, and a leader with a remarkable career in Banking, Entrepreneurship, and International Trade,"...Reuters
Sat, Mar 8
Economic Indicator
Fed should be careful, deliberate with interest rate policy, Daly says
March 7 (Reuters) - San Francisco Federal Reserve Bank President Mary Daly on Friday called out the elevated uncertainties around the economic outlook, but said that with the economy solid and short-term borrowing costs "in a good place," the U.S. central bank does not need to make any rushe...Reuters
Sat, Mar 8
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Weekend Talk Shows
THE REUTERS TV WEEKEND DAYBOOK Saturday and Sunday ----- The daybook editor is Timothy Ryan (reachable at 202-843-6282 or Tim.Ryan@TR.com or DCDaybook@yahoo.com). Subscribers: For any problems in receiving daybook content, call: 1-833-282-6915 and press 1. ...Reuters
Sat, Mar 8
Cryptocurrencies
David Sacks says Trump’s mention of XRP, SOL, and ADA is being overanalyzed
As speculation surrounding President Donald Trump’s recent statement about creating a U.S. cryptocurrency strategic reserve has reached a fever pitch, White House AI and Crypto Czar David Sacks spoke out.Cryptopolitan
Sat, Mar 8
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South Carolina carries out first firing squad execution in US in 15 years
Sigmon executed by firing squad in South CarolinaExecution method chosen due to fear of electric chair, lethal injectionSupreme Court denied Sigmon's petition to halt his killingBy Aleksandra Michalska and Jonathan AllenCOLUMBIA, South Carolina, March 7 (Reuters) - South Carolina executed a con...Reuters
Sat, Mar 8
Commodities
LIVESTOCK-CME live cattle futures end higher on firm cash markets
By Julie Ingwersen CHICAGO, March 7 (Reuters) - Live cattle futures on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange climbed to one-month highs on Friday, supported by firm cash cattle markets and resilient beef prices, traders said.CME April live cattle LCJ25 settled up 4.000 cents at 200.275 cents per pound ...Reuters
Sat, Mar 8
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Families say Trump administration violates court order on youth gender treatments
Plaintiffs say US memo still threatens fundingComes a day after court blocked enforcement of Trump orderFamilies want judge to order agencies to withdraw memo By Brendan Pierson March 7 (Reuters) - Families of transgender teens and LGBT advocacy groups on Friday said that U.S. health agencies ha...Reuters
Sat, Mar 8
Economic Indicator
Fed should be careful, deliberate with rates, given economic uncertainties, Daly says
March 7 (Reuters) - San Francisco Federal Reserve Bank President Mary Daly on Friday called out the elevated uncertainties around the economic outlook, and said the U.S. central bank should be careful and deliberate with monetary policy. "Economic research will tell you that uncertainty is a sou...Reuters
Sat, Mar 8
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Supply chain software firm Logility receives unsolicited bid for $15 per share
March 7 (Reuters) - AI-powered software maker Logility Supply Chain Solutions LGTY.O said on Friday it had received an unsolicited proposal to acquire all of its outstanding shares for $15 a piece.The Atlanta, Georgia-based company had entered a definitive agreement earlier in January to be acquired...Reuters
Sat, Mar 8
Cryptocurrencies
If This Happens, Bitcoin Price Will Shoot To $140,000, Says Analyst
In a newly published chart, Elliott Wave specialist and crypto analyst Big Mike (@Michael_EWpro) outlines a precise roadmap for Bitcoin’s price action, indicating that a break above $95,000—or a bounce from lower support near $72,895—could propel BTC toward the $130,000–$140,000 region. His analysis...NewsBTC
Sat, Mar 8
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Brazil's Petrobras to pay $283 million to settle U.S. court dispute with EIG
SAO PAULO, March 7 (Reuters) - Brazilian state-run oil firm Petrobras PETR4.SA said on Friday its board approved an agreement to settle a U.S. court dispute with EIG Energy Fund XIV, including a $283 million payment by the Brazilian company.In a securities filing, Petrobras said the amount of the c...Reuters
Sat, Mar 8
Cryptocurrencies
U.S. OCC Letter 1183 rescinds burdensome procedure, emphasizes permitted activities
A new United States Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) interpretive letter provides guidance for national banks’ activities with cryptocurrency. The agency emphasized that it permits a range of activities with crypto, and it confirms and reaffirms those activities. It also rescinds guidance from 2021 that banks found burdensome and discriminatory. The OCC’s […]Cryptopolitan
Sat, Mar 8
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Boeing must face shareholder class action following MAX 9 blowout
March 7 (Reuters) - A federal judge on Friday certified a class action accusing Boeing BA.N of prioritizing profit over safety and overstating its commitment to safe aircraft, prior to the January 2024 mid-air cabin panel blowout on an Alaskan Airlines 737 MAX 9.U.S. District Judge Leonie Brinkema i...Reuters
Sat, Mar 8
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Boeing must face shareholder class action following MAX 9 blowout
March 7 (Reuters) - A federal judge on Friday certified a class action accusing Boeing BA.N of prioritizing profit over safety and overstating its commitment to safe aircraft, prior to the January 2024 mid-air cabin panel blowout on an Alaskan Airlines 737 MAX 9.U.S. District Judge Leonie Brinkema i...Reuters
Sat, Mar 8
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US drops bid to make Google sell AI investments in antitrust case
Trump has vowed to continue crackdown on Big TechGoogle holds stake in Anthropic worth billions of dollarsProsecutors: Google should tell government about AI investmentsBy Jody Godoy March 7 (Reuters) - The U.S. Department of Justice on Friday dropped a proposal to force Alphabet's Google GOO...Reuters
Sat, Mar 8
Stocks
BEST Inc. Announces Completion of Going Private Transaction
HANGZHOU, China, March 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- BEST Inc. (NYSE: BEST) ("BEST" or the "Company"), a leading integrated smart supply chain solutions and logistics services provider in China and Southeast Asia, today announced the completion of its merger (the "Merger") wi...PR Newswire
Sat, Mar 8
Stocks
Prologis: A 10x Opportunity in a $1 Trillion Industry
Explore the exciting world of Prologis (NYSE: PLD) with our expert analysts in this Motley Fool Scoreboard episode. Check out the video below to gain valuable insights into market trends and potential investment opportunities!*Stock prices used were the prices of Jan. 29, 2025. The video was publish...The Motley Fool
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