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Olympics-Only boxers from recognised body would take part in LA 2028 Games, says Bach
LAUSANNE, Switzerland, March 7 (Reuters) - Boxers whose national federations are not part of the global boxing body provisionally recognised by the International Olympic Committee could miss out on the Los Angeles 2028 Games if the sport is included, IOC chief Thomas Bach said on Friday.The IOC last...Reuters
Fri, Mar 7
Stocks
In These Uncertain Times, Be Sure to Remember This Critical Investing Rule
We certainly seem to be in uncertain times right now. The new administration in Washington is making big moves seemingly every day, many of which have possibly big ramifications. Just today, as I first started writing this, President Donald Trump announced hefty 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico -- a...The Motley Fool
Fri, Mar 7
Stocks
UK's Whitbread hits more than 2-year low; J.P.Morgan downgrades stock, cuts PT
** Premier Inn-owner Whitbread WTB.L drops as much as 3% to 2,456p, lowest since November 2022** Stock among top pct losers on FTSE 100 .FTSE index** J.P.Morgan downgrades to "neutral" from "overweight", citing weak consumer spending in UK, especially among lower-income households** ...Reuters
Fri, Mar 7
Stocks
A New Vision From Defense Secretary Hegseth Could Be a Game Changer for Palantir Stock
It's been a weird year for Palantir Technologies (NASDAQ: PLTR) stock so far. Two months into 2025, Palantir shares gained nearly 7%. This handily outperforms the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite, which lost 2% and 6%, respectively. If you were to take that data at face value then you'd think Palantir i...The Motley Fool
Fri, Mar 7
Commodities
Shell's Sabah deepwater oil project begins phase 4 production
SINGAPORE, March 7 (Reuters) - Shell SHEL.L has begun production at Phase 4 of its Sabah deepwater oil project in Malaysian and Bruneian waters, it said on Friday. The Gumusut-Kakap-Geronggong-Jagus East (GKGJE) project is part of Shell's efforts to revive oil and gas production in Malaysia and ...Reuters
Fri, Mar 7
Stocks
Stock Market Sell-Off: Should You Buy Caterpillar Stock Now?
Caterpillar (NYSE: CAT) is an interesting dividend stock to consider at these valuations.*Stock prices used were the afternoon prices of March 3, 2025. The video was published on March 5, 2025.Where to invest $1,000 right now? Our analyst team just revealed what they believe are the 10 best stocks t...The Motley Fool
Fri, Mar 7
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INSIGHT-Inuit pride stirs independence mood in Greenland election, after Trump interest
For photo essay, click: http://bit.ly/4itM8cUInuit cultural resurgence fuels independence sentiment in GreenlandGreenland's strategic importance draws U.S. interest, concerns over influenceHistorical grievances with Denmark bolster independence movementBy Jacob Gronholt-Pedersen NUUK, Greenla...Reuters
Fri, Mar 7
Forex
EUR/USD: Potential catalysts can drive additional gains in the pair – Danske Bank
EUR/USD has largely stabilized around the 1.08 mark following this week's rally, driven by the seismic shift in fiscal spending in the euro area, Danske Bank's FX analyst Kirstine Kundby-Nielsen reports.
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Fri, Mar 7
Stocks
Intuitive Machines stock plummets after second apparent sideways moon landing
By Akash Sriram March 7 (Reuters) - Intuitive Machines' LUNR.O shares tumbled 34% in premarket trading on Friday after its second moon lander, Athena, appeared to have landed on its side, mirroring the company's first lunar landing attempt last year.The six-legged Athena lander, touched d...Reuters
Fri, Mar 7
Stocks
3 Phenomenal Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stocks Every Wall Street Analyst Says Are Heading Higher From Here
It's not often that every analyst covering a stock on Wall Street thinks its shares trade below where they'll be a year from now. Most widely covered stocks trade somewhere in the middle of analysts' various one-year price targets as selling pressure from the bears offsets the enthusiasm of the bull...The Motley Fool
Fri, Mar 7
Commodities
Bayer tells US it could halt Roundup weedkiller sales over legal risks
Glyphosate-based Roundup is widely used in US farmingBayer paid about $10 bln to settle, billions more at riskGerman group has lobbied US lawmakers for legal reliefSource: Bayer could reach a point where it needs to withdrawBy Patricia Weiss and Ludwig Burger FRANKFURT, March 7 (Reuters) - Bayer ...Reuters
Fri, Mar 7
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Ukraine's Zelenskiy to visit South Africa for talks in April
JOHANNESBURG, March 7 (Reuters) - Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy will hold talks in South Africa with President Cyril Ramaphosa on April 10, Ramaphosa's spokesman said on Friday, as the Ukrainian leader tries to shore up international support after the U.S. halted all military aid.S...Reuters
Fri, Mar 7
Stocks
Nvidia Is Down 27% From Its Peak. History Says This Is What Happens Next.
Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) has been the unquestionable leader of the artificial intelligence (AI) boom of the past two-plus years with the stock up more than 600% since the start of 2023 and its market cap now hovering around $3 trillion.However, lately, Nvidia stock has looked surprisingly mortal. Share...The Motley Fool
Fri, Mar 7
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Istanbul draft from 2022 could be starting point for Ukraine peace settlement, Kremlin says
MOSCOW, March 7 (Reuters) - The Kremlin said on Friday that a draft peace deal that was discussed between Russia and Ukraine in Istanbul in 2022 could be the starting point for a settlement of the Ukraine crisis. NATO-member Turkey hosted initial talks between the sides in the early weeks of the war...Reuters
Fri, Mar 7
Economic Indicator
Greek Q4 unemployment rises to 9.5%
March 7 (Reuters) - Greece's jobless rate rose to 9.5% in the fourth quarter from 9.0% in the third quarter, data by the country's statistics service ELSTAT showed on Friday.The jobless rate for women was 12.1% versus 7.5% for men in the fourth quarter.About 54% of Greece's 449,123 joble...Reuters
Fri, Mar 7
Stocks
2 Dividend Stocks to Buy for a Lifetime of Passive Income
Dividend investors don't buy shares of companies hoping they will suspend their payouts soon. The longer a corporation maintains its dividend program, the more attractive it is to income seekers, all else being equal. However, few businesses on Wall Street can sustain consistent -- and growing -- di...The Motley Fool
Fri, Mar 7
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Kremlin says Russia may need to act to respond to EU 'militarisation' plans to ensure its own security
MOSCOW, March 7 (Reuters) - The Kremlin said on Friday that Russia may need to act to respond to what it called European Union plans to militarise the bloc that cast Russia as its main adversary. European leaders on Thursday backed plans to spend more on defence and continue to stand by Ukraine i...Reuters
Fri, Mar 7
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EXCLUSIVE-Taiwan fears Beijing is taking independence crackdown overseas
China issued guidelines last year to crack down on Taiwan independence activistsChinese official told state units to implement guidelines overseas, Taiwan source saysTaiwanese in China-friendly countries may be taken in for investigation, source saysBy Yimou Lee TAIPEI, March 7 (Reuters) - Taiwan...Reuters
Fri, Mar 7
