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BBVA sees bigger impact on capital ratio after revising takeover bid for Sabadell
Investing.com -- Banco Bilbao Viscaya Argentaria SA ADR (NYSE:BBVA) (BME:BBVA) said it has lifted the estimated impact on its capital ratio due to its ongoing takeover bid for Banco de Sabadell SAInvesting.com
Fri, Feb 28
Stocks
GRAPHIC-U.S. equity funds gain sharp inflows despite tariff concerns
Feb 28 (Reuters) - Investors increased their holdings in U.S. equity funds over the week to February 26, buoyed by confidence in the economy's resilience and expectations of a Federal Reserve rate cut later this year to stimulate growth.Dismissing concerns over tariffs, investors acquired a net ...Reuters
Fri, Feb 28
Stocks
Marjorie Taylor Greene Goes Shopping; Here Are 6 Stocks She Just Bought
While there's speculation that Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, the Republican congresswoman from Georgia, may be considering a run for governor or the U.S. Senate, she's not losing focus on building out her investment portfolio. Earlier this month, she went on a buying spree, picking up shares of artif...The Motley Fool
Fri, Feb 28
Stocks
PayPal Could Be a Massive Winner for Patient Investors. Here's Why.
PayPal Holdings (NASDAQ: PYPL) saw its growth stagnate after the COVID-19 pandemic came to an end, but its new management team has done a great job of returning the company to growth. However, 2% year-over-year user growth isn't likely to get many investors excited.Just recently, PayPal's leaders he...The Motley Fool
Fri, Feb 28
Forex
Sterling set for first monthly rise since September
By Amanda Cooper LONDON, Feb 28 (Reuters) - The pound eased on Friday as nervy investors flocked to the dollar in light of growing pessimism over the outlook for the U.S. economy as President Donald Trump's tariffs are about to come into force.That said, sterling was still heading for its fir...Reuters
Fri, Feb 28
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Kurdish militants in Iraq, Syria must all lay down weapons, Turkey's ruling party says
ANKARA, Feb 28 (Reuters) - All Kurdish militants in Iraq and Syria, including the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), must lay down their weapons after the disarmament call from the jailed leader of the outlawed Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK), Turkey's ruling AK Party spokesperson Omer Celik said on ...Reuters
Fri, Feb 28
Stocks
BUZZ-Amneal Pharma rises on strong 2025 revenue forecast, Q4 revenue beat
** Drugmaker Amneal Pharmaceuticals' AMRX.O shares rise 1.4% to $8.5 premarket ** Co forecasts 2025 revenue in the range of $3.0 bln to $3.1 bln, higher than analysts' estimate of $2.9 bln, as per data compiled by LSEG ** AMRX posts Q4 revenue of $731 mln vs analysts' estimate of $707.6 ...Reuters
Fri, Feb 28
Stocks
2 Stocks to Avoid in 2025
It's tough seeing well-known American brands struggle in the modern world. Harley-Davidson (NYSE: HOG) and Kraft Heinz (NASDAQ: KHC) are two companies you want to root for, but they are both facing challenges in today's economic climate.While both companies have strong legacies and iconic products, ...The Motley Fool
Fri, Feb 28
Cryptocurrencies
Invest $100 Now, Reap $1 Million by Summer 2025—These 5 Altcoins Could Make It Happen!
Imagine turning a modest investment of just $100 into a staggering $1 million by the summer of 2025. While it might sound like a fantasy, certain emerging altcoins are poised for explosive growth that could make this a reality. This article explores five cryptocurrencies with the potential to transform a small stake today into a […]Cryptopolitan
Fri, Feb 28
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FACTBOX-US companies scale back and modify diversity policies after Trump's order
Adds Pfizer, EPAM Feb 28 (Reuters) - From Google to Target, many major U.S. companies have dropped or considered altering their diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) policies following President Donald Trump's executive order to curtail such programs at the federal and private level.Even befo...Reuters
Fri, Feb 28
Stocks
WeRide Turns a Corner in China; Is It Time to Park the Stock in Your Portfolio?
If you're in Beijing, chatting up your taxi driver may not be an option during your next ride. Self-driving car specialist WeRide (NASDAQ: WRD) announced that it recently received approval to launch its newest robotaxi service, the GXR, in Beijing, China -- a development that company founder and CEO...The Motley Fool
Fri, Feb 28
Stocks
Qualcomm Stock Investors: Here's Something You Should Know
The innovative company is taking market share in nearly every category in which it operates.Where to invest $1,000 right now? Our analyst team just revealed what they believe are the 10 best stocks to buy right now. Learn More »*Stock prices used were the afternoon prices of Feb. 25, 2025. The video...The Motley Fool
Fri, Feb 28
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DIARY-Political and General News Events from February 28
Feb 28 (Reuters) - For other diaries, please see:Political and General News POL/DIARYTop Economic Events M/DIARYEmerging Markets Economic Events EMRG/DIARYGovernment Debt Auctions D/DIARYU.S. Federal Reserve FED/DIARYToday in Washington WASH/DIARY ---------...Reuters
Fri, Feb 28
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AES Corp forecasts higher-than-expected annual profit on new renewable energy projects
Feb 28 (Reuters) - U.S. power company AES Corp AES.N on Friday forecast annual adjusted profit above Wall Street expectations, banking on contributions from new renewables projects and rate-base growth in its utilities segment.Shares of the Virginia-based company rose 5.1% to $10.91 in premarket...Reuters
Fri, Feb 28
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Italy says countries can respond individually to U.S. tariffs
ROME, Feb 28 (Reuters) - Italian Economy Minister Giancarlo Giorgetti said on Friday that European Union countries can respond individually to any trade tariffs imposed by the United States, rather than rely solely on a common EU response.Speaking at a news conference, Giorgetti also said Italy may ...Reuters
Fri, Feb 28
Stocks
BUZZ-Bath & Body Works rises after Citi upgrades to 'buy'
** Shares of Bath & Body Works BBWI.N up 1.3% at $36.33 premarket** Brokerage Citi upgrades stock to "buy" from "neutral", raises PT by $8 to $48** BBWI fell 12.7% on Thursday after co forecast annual sales, profit largely below expectations, while Q4 results narrowly beat estima...Reuters
Fri, Feb 28
Stocks
CANADA STOCKS-TSX futures inch lower as markets await key economic data
Feb 28 (Reuters) - Futures for Canada's main stock index fell on Friday as investors avoided big bets ahead of crucial domestic and U.S. economic data. March futures on the S&P/TSX index SXFcv1 were down 0.1% at 6.48 a.m. ET (1148 GMT).Global markets await the U.S. Personal Consumption Expe...Reuters
Fri, Feb 28
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US aid cuts force UNICEF to reduce Lebanon nutrition programmes, official says
Adds details, quotes paragraphs 3-10By Olivia Le Poidevin GENEVA, Feb 28 (Reuters) - U.S. aid cuts have forced the U.N. children's agency UNICEF to suspend or scale back many programmes in Lebanon, with more than half of children under the age of two experiencing severe food poverty in th...Reuters
Fri, Feb 28
Stocks
Is This Simple Index Fund a Millionaire Maker?
The SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 High Dividend ETF (NYSEMKT: SPYD) is one of many dividend-focused exchange-traded funds (ETFs) income investors can buy today. What sets it apart from the rest is the simplicity of its stock selection approach. While it is often a good idea to keep things simple when inves...The Motley Fool
Fri, Feb 28
