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German unemployment rises less than forecast in February, labour office says
BERLIN, Feb 28 (Reuters) - The number of people out of work in Germany rose in February but at a slower rate than expected, federal labour office figures showed on Friday.The office said the number of unemployed increased by 5,000 in seasonally adjusted terms to 2.89 million. Analysts polled by Reut...Reuters
Fri, Feb 28
Stocks
BUZZ-Bpost slumps to lowest price ever on 'shocker' FY guidance
** Shares in bpost BPOST.BR plummet 22% as the Belgian postal operator scraps dividend and "significantly" disappoints with 2025 guidance** Bpost expects 2025 adj. EBIT to come between 150-180 mln euros ($156-187 mln)** Degroof Petercam, KBC Securities both say the outlook significantly miss...Reuters
Fri, Feb 28
Other
Car parts supplier Forvia to pass on cost of US tariffs to customers
Forvia drafts action plan on dealing with U.S. tariffsShares drop 18.6% to bottom of SBF120 index Anticipates sales drop in Europe, North AmericaGrowth expected in South American, Chinese marketsAdds tariffs commentary paragraphs 1-6, share move paragraph 4By Nathan Vifflin and Mathias de Rozario ...Reuters
Fri, Feb 28
Cryptocurrencies
Metamask releases a new roadmap aimed at enhancing user experience
MetaMask wallet service provider has revealed a new roadmap aimed at improving user experience. The self-custodial wallet also plans to incorporate smart contract features as well as native Bitcoin and Solana support.Cryptopolitan
Fri, Feb 28
Stocks
Celsius Stock Is Soaring Again and Just Made a $1.8 Billion Bet That Is Delighting Shareholders
The tide may be turning for Celsius Holdings (NASDAQ: CELH). The sugar-free energy drink brand saw its stock jump 40% in the days following its fourth-quarter earnings report and announcement of the blockbuster acquisition of competitor Alani Nu.Management is aggressively positioning itself as the l...The Motley Fool
Fri, Feb 28
Stocks
2 Top Cryptocurrencies to Buy Before They Soar 120% and 190%, According to Certain Wall Street Experts
The overall cryptocurrency market has climbed 24% since the presidential election in November. Donald Trump embraced digital assets during his campaign and, while upward momentum has stalled in recent weeks, some Wall Street experts still anticipate big gains in XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) and Bitcoin (CRYPTO...The Motley Fool
Fri, Feb 28
Other
Thailand should be commended for Uyghur deportation, deputy PM says
Thailand condemned for its second Uyghur deportation in a decadeThai inspections of Uyghurs will start next week, ministers sayDeputy PM says Uyghurs returned voluntarily after assurancesChina calls allegations of Uyghur mistreatment groundless By Chayut Setboonsarng, Panarat Thepgumpanat BANGKOK...Reuters
Fri, Feb 28
Stocks
Pure Storage Prepares for AI-Driven Data Growth
Pure Storage (NYSE: PSTG), a provider of all-flash data storage technologies and services, held its fourth-quarter and full-year fiscal 2025 earnings call on February 26, 2025. The company discussed its progress in transforming enterprise data architecture, growing adoption of its subscription servi...The Motley Fool
Fri, Feb 28
Forex
BUZZ-COMMENT-Trump-Starmer warmth is positive for King's currency
Feb 28 (Reuters) - Sterling bulls have reasons to be cheerful after Thursday's White House meeting between Donald Trump and Keir Starmer, which included Trump accepting an invitation from King Charles for a future state visit. The bonhomie between the U.S. President and UK Prime Minister suggest...Reuters
Fri, Feb 28
Stocks
Syensqo explores US listing to position itself for growth in key market (Feb. 27)
Corrects name of the brokerage in paragraph 11 to Berenberg, not Jefferies, in story originally published on February 27Syensqo explores possible US dual listingUS is significant part of its industrial footprintMacro concerns and uncertain demand to persist in 2025Shares fall 8% as EBITDA target lag...Reuters
Fri, Feb 28
Other
International Paper names new CFO
Updates throughout with details and background Feb 28 (Reuters) - International Paper IP.N said on Friday that Lance Loeffler would be its chief financial officer, replacing Tim Nicholls, who will head the company's newly acquired DS Smith.Loeffler's 25-year career includes finance and bu...Reuters
Fri, Feb 28
Other
EXCLUSIVE-Alleged Chinese spies gave Philippine city and police cash and motorbikes
Some of the suspects led groups overseen by China's foreign influence network The groups made donations of thousands of dollars and vehiclesThree alleged spies met frequently with China's defense attachéChina denies espionage, claims Philippines using smear tacticsBy Poppy McPherson, Mikhail...Reuters
Fri, Feb 28
Cryptocurrencies
Bitcoin Fear & Greed Index At Lowest Since 2022 Bear: Time To Be Greedy?
Data shows the Bitcoin Fear & Greed Index has sunk to its lowest level since the 2022 bear market following the latest crash in the BTC price. Bitcoin Fear & Greed Index Currently Has A Value Of Just 10 The “Fear & Greed Index” refers to an indicator created by Alternativetha...Bitcoinist
Fri, Feb 28
Stocks
2 Super Growth Stocks to Buy With $5,000 Right Now
Investing your money in the right growth stocks can help you earn superior returns to the market averages. The safest way to proceed is to focus on industry-leading companies that still have a long runway of growth ahead.If you have an extra $5,000 you don't need for living expenses or reducing debt...The Motley Fool
Fri, Feb 28
Stocks
3 Charts Tell the Entire (Magnificent) Roku Story
You've certainly heard of Roku (NASDAQ: ROKU). You may even know it's the leader of the United States' connected TV/streaming device market. What you may not fully appreciate, however, is just how well the company's doing now that the streaming-television market has reached critical mass. Only a few...The Motley Fool
Fri, Feb 28
Forex
Allianz posts P&C combined ratio of 94.7% as loss ratio improves
By Rebecca DelaneyFeb 28 - (The Insurer) - Allianz reported a P&C combined ratio of 94.7% for the fourth quarter of 2024 on Friday, driven by favourable development in the loss ratio.The Q4 combined ratio improved by 0.2 percentage points year on year.Total group business volume during the quart...Reuters
Fri, Feb 28
