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LIVE MARKETS-Is a Trump recession coming? Not so fast
Main US indexes green; Nasdaq out front, up >1%Tech leads S&P 500 sector gainers; Staples weakest groupEuro STOXX 600 index up ~1%Dollar, gold ~flat; crude slips; bitcoin down ~2%U.S. 10-Year Treasury yield edges down to ~4.28%Welcome to the home for real-time coverage of markets brought to y...Reuters
Wed, Feb 26
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Fidelis share price up 4% after reassurance on strategic growth and capital management
By David BullFeb 26 - (The Insurer) - The management of Fidelis Insurance Group has reassured investors that it has the balance sheet to support its strategic growth and capital management initiatives, regardless of the legal outcome in relation to its remaining Russia-Ukraine aviation and aerospace...Reuters
Wed, Feb 26
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State Farm General estimates LA wildfire losses at $7.6 billion as fears grow over potential S&P downgrade
By Isha MaratheFeb 26 - (The Insurer) - State Farm General Insurance Company (SFG) has revealed its direct loss estimate for the Los Angeles wildfires stands at $7.6 billion, including reported and unreported claims, as the personal lines giant confirmed it has petitioned for an emergency rate hike...Reuters
Wed, Feb 26
Stocks
Nvidia Is Jumping Today -- Is the Stock a Buy Right Now?
Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) stock is gaining ground in Wednesday's trading ahead of its soon-to-be-released fourth-quarter results. The artificial intelligence (AI) leader's share price was up 4.6% as of 11:45 a.m. ET. At the same point in the day's trading, the S&P 500 was up 0.8%, and the Nasdaq Composi...The Motley Fool
Wed, Feb 26
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Musk says US must move fast to cut trillion dollars in spending
WASHINGTON, Feb 26 (Reuters) - The U.S. must move quickly to achieve a trillion dollar reduction from the country's deficit, Elon Musk said on Wednesday at President Donald Trump's first cabinet meeting. Musk warned that the country would go bankrupt without spending cuts.Reuters
Wed, Feb 26
Cryptocurrencies
$16 Billion In Possible Liquidations Suggests Where The Bitcoin Price Is Headed Next
Crypto analyst Kevin Capital has provided insights into where the Bitcoin price may be headed next. The analyst alluded to the current liquidation data, revealing that there are currently $16 billion in possible liquidations from BTC’s current price to the $107,000 price level. Liquidation Data Indi...NewsBTC
Wed, Feb 26
Stocks
NRG Energy beats fourth-quarter profit estimates on higher demand for power
Updates share movement in paragraph 2, adds analyst comment in paragraph 6 Feb 26 (Reuters) - NRG Energy NRG.N beat Wall Street estimates for fourth-quarter adjusted profit on Wednesday, helped by growing demand for power and lower fuel costs, and unveiled its plans to cater to more data centers ...Reuters
Wed, Feb 26
Cryptocurrencies
XRP Price Shows a Concerning Pattern, While MUTM Raises $1.5 Million in Just 15 Days
Investors seeking robust profits are drawn to Mutuum Finance (MUTM), which is rapidly emerging as a prominent player in the cryptocurrency market. Its presale has raised $1.5 million in just 15 days, and almost 3,000 token holders have secured their tokens at the lowest price of $0.015. MUTM offers genuine financial utility because it is […]Cryptopolitan
Wed, Feb 26
Forex
UK's Reeves says trade with US can flow amid Trump tariff threats
Reeves confident US-UK trade and investment can grow under TrumpUK public services must live with budgets set in OctoberTrade not aid best approach for South AfricaAdds Reeves' comments on South Africa relations, G20 future in paragraphs 12-15By Andy Bruce CAPE TOWN, Feb 26 (Reuters) - Britis...Reuters
Wed, Feb 26
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U.S. RESEARCH ROUNDUP-Intuit, Itron, Workday
Feb 26 (Reuters) - Wall Street securities analysts revised their ratings and price targets on several U.S.-listed companies, including Intuit, Itron and Workday, on Wednesday.HIGHLIGHTS* Axon Enterprise Inc AXON.O: TD Cowen raises target price to $725 from $700* Intuit Inc INTU.O: Piper Sandler rais...Reuters
Wed, Feb 26
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BREAKINGVIEWS-BP reincarnates as more vulnerable Shell
The author is a Reuters Breakingviews columnist. The opinions expressed are her own.By Yawen Chen LONDON, Feb 26 (Reuters Breakingviews) - BP BP.L is doing a Shell-style SHEL.L reset nearly two years after its arch-rival’s dirty pivot. Amid pressure from activist investor Elliott Investment Mana...Reuters
Wed, Feb 26
Forex
BUZZ-COMMENT-EUR/USD anchored to 1.05 with Nvidia seen as US exceptionalism update
Feb 26 (Reuters) - A tepid session for EUR/USD with the pair anchored to the 1.05 handle, though traders' ongoing reluctance to chase the pair higher means that the 100-day MA at 1.0528 may continue to keep a lid on the single currency.The recent narrative on whether the U.S. exceptionalism trad...Reuters
Wed, Feb 26
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BUZZ-U.S. STOCKS ON THE MOVE-Cheesecake Factory, SiriusPoint, Arcutis Biosciences
Eikon search string for individual stock moves: The Day Ahead newsletter: https://refini.tv/3LI4BU7The Morning News Call newsletter: https://refini.tv/3dKUyB8Wall Street's main indexes were set to open higher on Wednesday, after logging several days of declines, as investors awaited Nvidia's...Reuters
Wed, Feb 26
Stocks
Why Krispy Kreme Stock Crashed Again Today
Shares of Krispy Kreme (NASDAQ: DNUT) continued to sink on Wednesday after dropping by more than 20% on Tuesday. As of 11:50 a.m. ET, the stock was down by about 8.6%.Why analysts are lowering their expectationsThe doughnut purveyor issued its fourth-quarter report before the opening bell on Tuesda...The Motley Fool
Wed, Feb 26
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US STOCKS-Nasdaq leads Wall St higher as Nvidia results grab focus
For a Reuters live blog on U.S., UK and European stock markets, click LIVE/ or type LIVE/ in a news window.Intuit gains after forecasting Q3 revenue above estimatesGM rises on $6 billion buyback, higher dividend planSuper Micro surges after filing delayed FY, quarterly reportsIndexes up: Dow 0.28%, ...Reuters
Wed, Feb 26
Economic Indicator
TREASURIES-US yields steady as investors eye tax cuts, wait for inflation data
House passes budget bill, seen as bearish on TreasuriesUS new home sales plungeFocus on inflation data due on FridayUS Treasury to sell seven-year notes By Tatiana Bautzer NEW YORK, Feb 26 (Reuters) - U.S. Treasury yields were steady on Wednesday, following steep declines in the previous session,...Reuters
Wed, Feb 26
Stocks
Why Cal-Maine Stock Popped on Wednesday
Cal-Maine Foods (NASDAQ: CALM) stock flew more than 7% higher in early trading Wednesday before settling back to roost on a 2.7% gain as of 10:55 a.m. ET. America's largest producer of eggs in the shell, Cal-Maine appears to be reacting to bombshell news from the Trump administration: To solve the e...The Motley Fool
Wed, Feb 26
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BRIEF-Pirelli Q4 Prelim Adjusted EBIT EUR 244.6 Million Above Company-Provided Consensus
Feb 26 (Reuters) - Pirelli & C SpA PIRC.MI:Q4 PRELIM ADJUSTED EBIT EUR 244.6 MILLION VERSUS EUR 228 MILLION IN COMPANY-PROVIDED CONSENSUSQ4 PRELIM REVENUE EUR 1.59 BILLION VERSUS EUR 1.53 BILLION IN COMPANY-PROVIDED CONSENSUSQ4 EBIT ADJUSTED MARGIN AT 15.4%Q4 PRELIM NET INCOME EUR 130.0 MILLION ...Reuters
Wed, Feb 26
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Trump says Ukraine's Zelenskiy to visit Washington on Friday, sign agreement
WASHINGTON, Feb 26 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy will be coming to Washington on Friday to sign an agreement on rare earth minerals and other topics.Trump made the comment during a Cabinet meeting at the White House on Wednesday.Reuters
Wed, Feb 26
Forex
BoE's Dhingra: Monetary policy alone is not well-suited to dealing with price shocks
Bank of England (BoE) Monetary Policy Committee Member Swati Dhingra noted on Wednesday that there is only so much central bank policy can do in the face of trade-based supply shocks in order to keep prices stable.
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