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Trump Labor Department appeals ruling that blocked Biden overtime pay rule
By Daniel Wiessner Feb 28 (Reuters) - The Trump administration on Friday moved to revive a Biden-era U.S. Department of Labor regulation that would have extended mandatory overtime pay to 4 million salaried workers but has been struck down by two judges.The Labor Department filed a notice of appe...Reuters
Fri, Feb 28
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Amid truce concerns, US plans emergency $3 billion Israel arms deals
Adds details on the packages, background on the war and ceasefireBy Mike Stone WASHINGTON, Feb 28 (Reuters) - The U.S. State Department has approved the potential sale of nearly $3 billion worth of bombs, demolition kits and other weaponry to Israel, the Pentagon said in statements on Friday.The ...Reuters
Fri, Feb 28
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MNTN, adtech platform linked to Ryan Reynolds, files for US IPO
Adds detail on financials, industry context in paragraphs 2-5 Feb 28 (Reuters) - MNTN, a connected TV advertising platform that has Ryan Reynolds as its chief creative officer, filed for an initial public offering in the United States on Friday.The company enables brands to advertise on connected...Reuters
Fri, Feb 28
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Virginia Military Institute will not renew first Black superintendent's contract
By Brad Brooks Feb 28 (Reuters) - The supervisory board of the Virginia Military Institute on Friday said it would not renew the contract of the first Black superintendent of the oldest state-supported military college in the U.S.The 16-member board, which is appointed by the governor, said in a ...Reuters
Fri, Feb 28
Cryptocurrencies
Dogecoin Demand Slumps—Nearly 70% Drop In Open Interest Raises Concerns
Investor enthusiasm for Dogecoin is sharply declining. Over 67% of the open interest on the meme coin has decreased in three months. December 2024 saw it at $4.07 billion. By February 2025 it had dropped to $1.33 billion. This significant decline suggests mounting market caution. Many traders are re...NewsBTC
Fri, Feb 28
Cryptocurrencies
Ripple Looks Set for a $2.96 Rebound, This Trending XRP Rival Could Rise 45x, Investor Data Reveals
With the $2.96 price hike in anticipation, the all-time high, Ripple (XRP), at a current price of $2.40, is on the cusp of its comeback in spectacular fashion. As XRP bulls eagerly await its comeback, investor data suggests another competitor takes center stage. The presale for Mutuum Finance is already in its second phase, and […]Cryptopolitan
Fri, Feb 28
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Soccer-Shakira tour forces Monterrey venue switch for Champions Cup clash
MEXICO CITY, Feb 28 (Reuters) - Shakira's Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran world tour is making waves beyond the music industry, forcing Monterrey’s Rayados to relocate their CONCACAF Champions Cup last-16 tie against Vancouver Whitecaps.With the Colombian pop icon set to perform at BBVA Stadium, the Me...Reuters
Fri, Feb 28
Commodities
US Cash Crude-Grades steady ahead of proposed U.S. tariffs on Mexico, Canada
Feb 28 (Reuters) - U.S. cash crude prices were little changed on Friday, dealers said, as markets awaited proposed 25% U.S. tariffs on Mexican and Canadian goods early next week. U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday said his proposed 25% tariffs on Mexican and Canadian goods will take effect on T...Reuters
Fri, Feb 28
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European leaders show support for Zelenskiy after Trump clash
Leaders back Ukraine in flurry of social media postsSupport comes from all corners of continentLeaders of France, Germany, Poland and EU back ZelenskiyItaly's Meloni suggests summitHungarian PM Orban takes different view, backs TrumpAdds Italian Prime Minister Meloni, paragraphs 14-15By Andrew ...Reuters
Fri, Feb 28
Cryptocurrencies
Senator Cynthia Lummis says national Bitcoin reserve is unlikely under Trump
A national Bitcoin reserve is not happening anytime soon. Senator Cynthia Lummis, who has been pushing for the U.S. government to hold Bitcoin, says states will probably act before the federal government does. “My bets are that you’ll see a state have a Bitcoin strategic reserve before the federal government,” Lummis said at a crypto […]Cryptopolitan
Fri, Feb 28
Stocks
Saul Centers Inc reports results for the quarter ended December 31 - Earnings Summary
Saul Centers Inc BFS.N reported quarterly adjusted earnings of 48 cents per share for the quarter ended December 31. The lone analyst forecast for the quarter was for earnings of 43 cents per share. Revenue rose 5.2% to $67.92 million from a year ago; analysts expected $65.78 million. Saul Center...Reuters
Fri, Feb 28
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Spirit AeroSystems reports $577 million quarterly operating loss
Adds details from release Feb 28 (Reuters) - Spirit AeroSystems SPR.N reported a $577 million fourth-quarter operating loss on Friday, swinging from $215 million in operating income a year earlier, which was helped by a funding agreement with key customer Boeing BA.N.The major supplier to the U.S...Reuters
Fri, Feb 28
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Basketball-Clark, Reese rivalry gets bigger venue as Sky to play Fever at United Center
NEW YORK, Feb 28 (Reuters) - Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese will take their rivalry to a bigger venue this season, with the Chicago Sky moving a pair of games against the Indiana Fever to the home of the NBA's Chicago Bulls for the first time.Two of the league's most popular players, Fever sh...Reuters
Fri, Feb 28
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Russian state-media reporter gains access, but is later removed from Trump-Zelenskiy meeting
By Nandita Bose WASHINGTON, Feb 28 (Reuters) - A reporter from Russia's state-owned news agency gained access to a Friday meeting in the Oval Office between U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy as they clashed about their different views on how to end the th...Reuters
Fri, Feb 28
Stocks
EOG Resources (EOG) Q4 2024 Earnings Call Transcript
Image source: The Motley Fool.EOG Resources (NYSE: EOG)Q4 2024 Earnings CallFeb 28, 2025, 10:00 a.m. ETContents: Prepared Remarks Questions and Answers Call Participants Prepared Remarks: OperatorGood day, everyone, and welcome to EOG Resources fourth quarter and full-year 2024 earnings results c...The Motley Fool
Fri, Feb 28
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Main Street Capital (MAIN) Q4 2024 Earnings Call Transcript
Image source: The Motley Fool.Main Street Capital (NYSE: MAIN)Q4 2024 Earnings CallFeb 28, 2025, 10:00 a.m. ETContents: Prepared Remarks Questions and Answers Call Participants Prepared Remarks: OperatorGreetings and welcome to the Main Street Capital fourth quarter earnings conference call. At t...The Motley Fool
Fri, Feb 28
Stocks
Mosaic (MOS) Q4 2024 Earnings Call Transcript
Image source: The Motley Fool.Mosaic (NYSE: MOS)Q4 2024 Earnings CallFeb 28, 2025, 11:00 a.m. ETContents: Prepared Remarks Questions and Answers Call Participants Prepared Remarks: OperatorGood day and welcome to The Mosaic Company's fourth quarter 2024 earnings conference call. All participants ...The Motley Fool
Fri, Feb 28
Stocks
Northwest Natural (NWN) Q4 2024 Earnings Call Transcript
Image source: The Motley Fool.Northwest Natural (NYSE: NWN)Q4 2024 Earnings CallFeb 28, 2025, 11:00 a.m. ETContents: Prepared Remarks Questions and Answers Call Participants Prepared Remarks: OperatorGood morning, and thank you all for attending the Northwest Natural Holding Company Q4 2024 earni...The Motley Fool
Fri, Feb 28
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"Fearless Girl" statue sponsor State Street drops boardroom diversity targets
By Ross Kerber Feb 28 (Reuters) - State Street's asset management unit on Friday dropped targets for the number of women and minority directors who should serve on corporate boards, according to new proxy voting guidance posted on its website.The changes were in line with those of other major...Reuters
Fri, Feb 28
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FACTBOX-How hard have US agencies been hit by Trump and Musk's layoffs?
Adds cuts at NOAA Feb 28 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk are undertaking a sweeping campaign to slash the size of the 2.3 million-strong civilian federal workforce, firing or offering buyouts so far to some 100,000 employees in an unprecedented and chaotic effort...Reuters
Fri, Feb 28
