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ReutersFri, Dec 19
Trump administration officials race to meet Friday deadline for Epstein files
ReutersFri, Dec 19
RPT-ROI-Surging barrels at sea spook oil markets more than Russia or Venezuela: Bousso
ReutersFri, Dec 19
Several top drugmakers to lower US prices for some drugs-sources
ReutersFri, Dec 19
DIARY-Federal Reserve Events
ReutersFri, Dec 19
Trump hopes North Carolina speech will bolster his standing on US economy
ReutersFri, Dec 19
Republicans risk moderates, US House majority, with no healthcare extension
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Trump administration officials race to meet Friday deadline for Epstein files
DOJ must release documents by Friday after Congress vote last monthJust 44% of Republicans approve of Trump's handling of Epstein issueDOJ can withhold personal information on Epstein victims, anything that could jeopardize an active investigationBy Julia Harte, Sarah N. Lynch and Joseph Ax D...Reuters
Fri, Dec 19
Commodities
RPT-ROI-Surging barrels at sea spook oil markets more than Russia or Venezuela: Bousso
By Ron Bousso LONDON, Dec 19 (Reuters) - Oil prices slumped below $60 a barrel this week as investors try to make sense of U.S. President Donald Trump’s push to end the war in Ukraine and force out Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro. Yet the real driver of prices in the months ahead is likely...Reuters
Fri, Dec 19
Other
Several top drugmakers to lower US prices for some drugs-sources
By Michael Erman, Jarrett Renshaw and Patrick Wingrove Dec 19 (Reuters) - AbbVie, Bristol Myers Squibb, Gilead, Merck and other drugmakers are expected on Friday afternoon to announce agreements with the U.S. government to lower certain prescription drug prices, according to sources familiar with...Reuters
Fri, Dec 19
Stocks
DIARY-Federal Reserve Events
Denotes a new entry. -------------------------------------------------------- Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) MEETING DATES: 2026January 27-28 (second day: statement released 1400 EST/1900 GMT; news conference expected 1430 EST/1930 GMT)March 17-18 (second day: statement releas...Reuters
Fri, Dec 19
Economic Indicator
Trump hopes North Carolina speech will bolster his standing on US economy
Trump works to turn around public opinion on economyOpinion polls show Americans have doubts Stopping in North Carolina en route to Florida for the holidaysBy Steve Holland WASHINGTON, Dec 19 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump will travel to North Carolina on Friday, seeking to convince Amer...Reuters
Fri, Dec 19
Other
Republicans risk moderates, US House majority, with no healthcare extension
Republicans face election risks with ACA subsidies expiringModerates push for bipartisan reforms amid healthcare subsidy expirationDemocrats leverage healthcare costs as key campaign issueBy David Morgan WASHINGTON, Dec 19 (Reuters) - Republican worries about losing their majority in the U.S. Hou...Reuters
Fri, Dec 19
Stocks
Wall St Week Ahead-A Santa rally? Investors hope for year-end gains to cap strong 2025
AI jitters, Fed interest rate path among key year-end factorsGDP, consumer confidence reports to shed more light on economyS&P 500 set for double-digit percentage gains in 2025, despite shaky DecemberBy Lewis Krauskopf NEW YORK, Dec 19 (Reuters) - Investors hoping for traditional holiday chee...Reuters
Fri, Dec 19
Other
US Justice Department slow to respond to appeals after April wave of grant cuts
Justice Dept still reviewing more than 170 grant appeals out of 225 submittedGrantees have been forced to cancel programs or terminate employeesDOJ's Office of Justice Programs has posted only 36 grant solicitations out of 118 for FY25By Sarah N. Lynch and Peter Eisler WASHINGTON, Dec 19 (Reu...Reuters
Fri, Dec 19
Other
EXCLUSIVE-Corporate America faces DEI reckoning in 2026, EEOC chair says
EEOC targets DEI programs under Title VII enforcementLucas aims to shift EEOC to 'conservative civil rights' viewPushback expected from civil rights, advocates and DemocratsBy David Hood-Nuño and Bianca Flowers WASHINGTON, Dec 19 (Reuters) - Federal inquiries into corporate diversity prog...Reuters
Fri, Dec 19
Cryptocurrencies
Citi sets 12-month bitcoin forecast at $143,000 on rising adoption, regulatory easing
By Siddarth S Dec 19 (Reuters) - Citigroup set its 12-month forecasts for bitcoin and ether at $143,000 and $4,304, respectively, betting on regulatory easing and increased adoption.The Wall Street brokerage's target for bitcoin BTC= implies a roughly 62% upside from its trading level of $88,...Reuters
Fri, Dec 19
Other
Sailing-MOD70 titans gear up for Atlantic showdown as Argo and Zoulou renew duel
Argo and Zoulou to race in 2026 RORC Transatlantic RaceArgo underwent structural scans and system overhaulsBoth teams fear debris strikes on fragile foils, ruddersLANZAROTE, Dec 19 (Reuters) - Two of sailing's most fearsome speed machines are preparing for another high-stakes duel across the Atl...Reuters
Fri, Dec 19
Stocks
Is Warren Buffett's Last Purchase at Berkshire Hathaway a Top Stock Pick for 2026?
Key PointsAlphabet is a stock Buffett regrets not investing in sooner.Shares of the tech giant have been on a huge run since Q2 began.The next year continues to look promising for Alphabet.10 stocks we like better than Alphabet › Warren Buffett's time as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A) (NYSE...The Motley Fool
Fri, Dec 19
Stocks
Paccar rises after JP Morgan upgrades to 'overweight'
Truck maker Paccar PCAR.O rises 1.6% to $111.65 premarket after J.P. Morgan upgrades stock to "overweight"Brokerage raises PT to $133 from $108, the highest among all analysts covering the stockNew PT is a 19.3% upside to stock's last close of $111.5Expects margin recovery following Sect...Reuters
Fri, Dec 19
Other
Del Vecchio heir buys 30% of Il Giornale in push for Italian media hub
MILAN, Dec 19 (Reuters) - LMDV Capital, the investment vehicle of Leonardo Maria Del Vecchio, said on Friday it had agreed to buy a 30% stake in Il Giornale, a right-leaning Italian newspaper controlled by the Angelucci family.Del Vecchio, one of the heirs to the late founder of eyewear giant Essilo...Reuters
Fri, Dec 19
