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President Trump’s D.O.G.E will force the Fed to cut interest rates
Mr. Donald Trump has officially found a way to strong-arm the Federal Reserve into cutting interest rates. Not through direct intervention, but through fiscal policy. The US president’s Department of Government Efficiency (D.O.G.E) is on a mission for massive spending cuts and federal layoffs, and economists generally agree it will slow down the economy, giving […]Cryptopolitan
Fri, Feb 28
Commodities
METALS-Copper slips to lowest in over two weeks on trade war fears
Updates prices at 1700 GMTBy Eric Onstad LONDON, Feb 28 (Reuters) - Copper slumped to the weakest in more than two weeks on Friday, weighed down by worries about a trade war in retaliation to fresh U.S. tariffs, which could hit economic growth in top metals consumer China and elsewhere in the wor...Reuters
Fri, Feb 28
Forex
BUZZ-Euro in holding pattern ahead of ECB, tariff deadline
Euro closing week near the lows. Tight range = 1.0380-1.042055DMA holds so far. Clean break would see euro at risk of deeper sell-offUpcoming tariff deadline (Mar 4) for Canada/Mexico will be keyShould tariffs go ahead, may see euro at 1.03 handleECB due next week. Cut expected. Eco projections and ...Reuters
Fri, Feb 28
Stocks
BUZZ-Street View: Monster Beverage rises after brokerages raise PT on "solid" results
** Monster Beverage Corp MNST.O beat fourth-quarter sales estimates on Thursday, helped by improving demand for its products, including energy drinks and beverages.** MNST shares up 6.1% at $55.12** Thirteen of 26 brokerages rate the stock "buy" or higher, 11 "hold" and 2 "sell&#...Reuters
Fri, Feb 28
Stocks
US STOCKS-Wall Street's main indexes drift higher after inflation data
For a Reuters live blog on U.S., UK and European stock markets, click LIVE/ or type LIVE/ in a news window.Dell falls after forecasting drop in FY26 gross marginHP falls on downbeat quarterly profit forecastJanuary PCE price index rises 2.5% YoYIndexes up: Dow 0.46%, S&P 500 0.40%, Nasdaq 0.39%U...Reuters
Fri, Feb 28
Stocks
BUZZ-Talen Energy reports higher full-year profit, shares up
** Shares of utility firm Talen Energy TLN.O up 1.4% at $204.66** Company, on Thursday, reported an increase in its annual profit, helped by lower operating and energy expenses** TLN reported net income attributable to stockholders of $998 million, compared to $613 million a year ago ** Company als...Reuters
Fri, Feb 28
Stocks
Why Opendoor Technologies Stock Was Sliding Today
Shares of Opendoor Technologies (NASDAQ: OPEN) were heading lower today after the home-flipping specialist missed bottom-line estimates in its fourth-quarter earnings report. Its first-quarter guidance also called for a slow start to the year.As a result, the stock was down 6.9% at 10:40 a.m. ET.Sta...The Motley Fool
Fri, Feb 28
Stocks
LIVE MARKETS-With risks still skewed to the downside, Stifel prefers to play defense
US indexes green; Dow out front, up ~0.6%Financials lead S&P 500 sector gainers; Healthcare ~flat Euro STOXX 600 index off ~0.1%Dollar, bitcoin ~flat; crude declines; gold off ~1%US 10-Year Treasury yield falls to ~4.24% Welcome to the home for real-time coverage of markets brought to you by Reu...Reuters
Fri, Feb 28
Stocks
Integral Ad Science's EPS Misses Mark
Integral Ad Science (NASDAQ:IAS), a leader in digital ad verification, delivered its fourth-quarter earnings results on Feb. 28. The company reported revenue of $153 million, exceeding analysts' consensus estimate of $148 million and its own guidance range of $148 million to $150 million. However, I...The Motley Fool
Fri, Feb 28
Stocks
BUZZ-B. Riley set to end February on strong note
** Shares of investment bank B. Riley Financial RILY.O jump as much as 17.6%** Stock has more than doubled so far this week and is set for third straight session of gains ** RILY, on Thursday, announced $160 million debt facility from Oaktree that helped it pay off its Nomura loan ** Stock, earlier ...Reuters
Fri, Feb 28
Cryptocurrencies
Shiba Inu Bears Roar: Will SHIB Hit $0.00001272 Amid Market Sell-Off?
Shiba Inu is under mounting pressure, bringing the key $0.00001272 support level into focus. After multiple failed attempts to reclaim higher levels, sellers have tightened their grip, pushing SHIB toward a potential breakdown. The declining buying interest and growing bearish sentiment suggest that...NewsBTC
Fri, Feb 28
Other
Merz open on debt question as German parties start talks
Parties meeting after Sunday's national electionMerz still open on 'debt brake' reform and special defence fundMerz: 'hope for the best and prepare for the worst' from US Merz non-committal on European troops in UkraineAdds comments from Merz interview throughoutBy Andreas Rinke ...Reuters
Fri, Feb 28
Cryptocurrencies
Litecoin (LTC) Price to Rally 300% by May 2025, But Investing $250 in this $0.015 Rival Could Give $22000 in Profits
Litecoin (LTC) is trading at $119.66. Targets are that LTC can reach a high of $479 by the time May 2025 is reached, with a possible appreciation of about 300%. However, Mutuum Finance (MUTM) in presale is also growing in popularity. The new venture is at Presale Phase 2, where MUTM sells at $0.015. Early […]Cryptopolitan
Fri, Feb 28
Other
DIARY-Canada corporate earnings week ahead
Feb 28 (Reuters) - Diary of Canada (.GSPTSE) corporate earnings for the week ahead CANADA EARNINGS Start DateStart Time(GMT)RICCompany NameEvent Name04-Mar-2025NTSAAV.TOAdvantage Energy LtdQ4 2024 Advantage Energy Ltd Earnings Release04-Mar-2025AMCBTE.TOBaytex Energy CorpQ4 2024 Baytex Energ...Reuters
Fri, Feb 28
Other
DIARY-U.S. earnings week ahead
Feb 28 (Reuters) - Diary of U.S. (.SPX) corporate earnings for the week ahead. ** Please Note - All times given are in U.S. EDT unless otherwise stated ** U.S. EARNINGS Start DateStart TimeRICCompany NameEvent Name04-Mar-2025AMCROST.ORoss Stores IncQ4 2024 Ross Stores Inc Earnings Release04-...Reuters
Fri, Feb 28
Commodities
EOG Resources falls on lower 2025 free cash flow despite fourth-quarter profit beat
Updates date in dateline, adds details from conference call in paragraphs 1-5By Seher DareenFeb 28 (Reuters) - EOG Resources EOG.N beat fourth-quarter profit estimates on higher production, but shares fell 4.1% on Friday as the company forecast higher capital expenditure for the current year. The hi...Reuters
Fri, Feb 28
Other
EU regulator reiterates positive recommendation for Eisai-Biogen's Alzheimer's drug
Rewrites headline, adds background on European Commission in paragraph 3 Feb 28 (Reuters) - The European Union's medicines regulator on Friday reiterated its positive recommendation for Eisai 4523.T and Biogen's BIIB.O Alzheimer's drug, Leqembi, after concluding a safety review. The E...Reuters
Fri, Feb 28
Commodities
Industry groups urge quick adoption of EU cybersecurity label that favours Big Tech
By Foo Yun Chee BRUSSELS, Feb 28 (Reuters) - Twenty-three industry groups across Europe have urged EU tech chief Henna Virkkunnen to adopt a draft cybersecurity certification scheme (EUCS) for cloud services that was tweaked last year in favour of Amazon AMZN.O, Alphabet's GOOGL.O Google and ...Reuters
Fri, Feb 28
Other
RPT-Social media posts derail Oscar front-runners
rpt with digital headlineGascon's past posts damage Netflix's 'Emilia Perez' Oscar hopesControversies affect multiple Oscar-nominated films this yearOscar campaigns often involve personal and professional controversiesBy Dawn ChmielewskiLOS ANGELES, Feb 28 (Reuters) - Netflix’s NFLX....Reuters
Fri, Feb 28
Other
U.S. RESEARCH ROUNDUP-Autodesk, Coca-Cola, NetApp
Feb 28 (Reuters) - Wall Street securities analysts revised their ratings and price targets on several U.S.-listed companies, including Autodesk, Coca-Cola and NetApp, on Friday.HIGHLIGHTS* Autodesk Inc ADSK.O: D.A. Davidson raises target price to $285 from $275* Coca-Cola Co KO.N: Piper Sandler rais...Reuters
Fri, Feb 28
