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Tempus AI Stock Has Soared 108% Already in 2025; Is It a Buy Now?
Only time will tell if the market enthusiasm that drove artificial intelligence (AI) stocks higher in 2024 will extend through 2025. But one ticker that may be less recognizable among the AI crowd is certainly off to a roaring start since the ball fell on New Year's Eve.Skyrocketing 108% since the s...The Motley Fool
Wed, Feb 26
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BRIEF-Couche-Tard Still Seeking Seven & I Deal, Access To Financials - Bloomberg News
Feb 26 (Reuters) - Seven & i Holdings Co Ltd 3382.T:COUCHE-TARD STILL SEEKING SEVEN & I DEAL, ACCESS TO FINANCIALS - BLOOMBERG NEWSSource text: https://tinyurl.com/5n8czmmsFurther company coverage: 3382.TReuters
Wed, Feb 26
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BUZZ-Cheesecake Factory rises after convertible offering boosted to $500 mln
** Cheesecake Factory's CAKE.O shares up 1.1% at $55 early Weds after restaurant operator's capital raise exceeds target** California-based firm late Tues announced pricing $500 mln 2% convertible bonds (CBs) due 2030** Offering size increased by $50 mln** Initial conversion price of $70.73 ...Reuters
Wed, Feb 26
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Deals of the day-Mergers and acquisitions
Adds: Glanbia, NormanMax Insurance Holdings Updates: China International Capital Corp, Feb 26 (Reuters) - The following bids, mergers, acquisitions and disposals were reported by 1430 GMT on Wednesday: ** State-owned China International Capital Corp (CICC) is set...Reuters
Wed, Feb 26
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Stellantis cautious on turnaround time as it searches for new CEO
Guides for revenue growth, cash generation in 2025Sees mid-single digit adjusted EBIT margin this yearBurnt through cash of 6 billion euros last yearProposes a 0.68 euro/share dividendAdjusted EBIT fell 98% in second half to 185 million eurosShares down 4%Adds details, quotes from analyst call parag...Reuters
Wed, Feb 26
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BUZZ-Arcus Biosciences gains after H.C. Wainwright upgrades to "buy"
** Shares of drug developer Arcus Biosciences RCUS.N rise 5.7% to $10.82** Brokerage H.C. Wainwright upgrades rating on RCUS to "buy" from "neutral", raises PT to $24 from $18 ** Brokerage sees opportunity for co's experimental drug casdatifan as second-line treatment for patient...Reuters
Wed, Feb 26
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South Africa's G20 presidency to prioritise climate finance
Ramaphosa makes push for more finance for developing countriesUnited States cuts support under Donald TrumpAdaptation finance, carbon markets also on the agendaBy Duncan Miriri CAPE TOWN, Feb 26 (Reuters) - South Africa's G20 presidency this year will prioritise efforts to help developing cou...Reuters
Wed, Feb 26
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BRIEF-Jeff Bezos Says Washington Post Opinion Editor David Shipley Decided To Step Away
Feb 26 (Reuters) - JEFF BEZOS - CHANGE COMING TO WASHINGTON POST OPINION PAGESJEFF BEZOS - DAVID SHIPLEY DECIDED TO STEP AWAYJEFF BEZOS: WE’LL BE SEARCHING FOR A NEW OPINION EDITORSource text: https://tinyurl.com/35wdkk3wReuters
Wed, Feb 26
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Thinking of Selling XRP? Consider This 1 Number First
Impatient crypto investors may be itching to sell their XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) holdings considering that the coin's price is down by around 24% in the last 30 days alone.But there's at least one key number you need to know and understand before you make a decision about selling this robust cryptocurrency...The Motley Fool
Wed, Feb 26
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Potential US copper tariffs seen costing domestic industry dearly
By Eric Onstad LONDON, Feb 26 (Reuters) - The U.S. industrial sector will have the most to lose from potential U.S. tariffs on copper, analysts say, with costs seen rising significantly during what would be a lengthy process of reviving domestic mining and refining of the metal.President Donald T...Reuters
Wed, Feb 26
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2 No-Brainer Warren Buffett Stocks to Buy Right Now
There aren't many investors more widely known than Warren Buffett. After decades of tremendous investment returns through the company he runs, Berkshire Hathaway, Buffett has made himself a household name.Because of Buffett's success, many people track his investments to get an idea of where they sh...The Motley Fool
Wed, Feb 26
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Hungary's government plans to move Pride off the streets
BUDAPEST, Feb 26 (Reuters) - Hungary's annual Budapest Pride should be held in a "closed venue" this year rather than processing along an avenue in central Budapest as previously, Prime Minister Viktor Orban's Chief of Staff said on Wednesday, citing child protection.It was unclear w...Reuters
Wed, Feb 26
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Dillard's Sales Decline Hits Margin
Dillard's (NYSE:DDS), a major department store chain, released its earnings for the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2024 on February 25, 2025. While the company reported an EPS of $13.48, surpassing the analyst expectation of $9.79, it experienced a decline compared to the same quarter last year. Reve...The Motley Fool
Wed, Feb 26
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BRIEF-YouTube Says There Are More Than 1 Bln Monthly Active Viewers Of Podcast Content On YouTube
Feb 26 (Reuters) - Alphabet Inc GOOGL.O:YOUTUBE - THERE ARE MORE THAN 1 BILLION MONTHLY ACTIVE VIEWERS OF PODCAST CONTENT ON YOUTUBESource text: https://tinyurl.com/yzafzcv3Further company coverage: GOOGL.OReuters
Wed, Feb 26
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BRIEF-Warner Bros Discovery Says Max To Keep Live Sports And News Within Standard & Premium Subscription Tiers At No Additional Cost
Feb 26 (Reuters) - Warner Bros Discovery Inc WBD.O:WARNER BROS DISCOVERY: MAX TO KEEP LIVE SPORTS AND NEWS WITHIN STANDARD & PREMIUM SUBSCRIPTION TIERS AT NO ADDITIONAL COST TO CONSUMERSWARNER BROS DISCOVERY: BEGINNING MARCH 30, B/R SPORTS & CNN MAX WILL NO LONGER BE AVAILABLE ON BASIC WITH ...Reuters
Wed, Feb 26
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CANADA STOCKS-TSX opens higher as tech shares advance ahead of Nvidia results
Feb 26 (Reuters) - Canada's main stock index opened higher on Wednesday, lifted by information technology stocks ahead of U.S. chip giant Nvidia's results, while National Bank of Canada's strong quarterly earnings extended the banking sector's winning streak.At 9:35 a.m. ET (1435 GMT...Reuters
Wed, Feb 26
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White House official: If Zelenskiy says minerals deal isn't finalized, invitation to meet Trump may not make sense
Adds background, paragraphs 3-4WASHINGTON, Feb 26 (Reuters) - A White House official on Wednesday raised doubts about whether an invitation to Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskiy to meet U.S. President Donald Trump would make sense given Zelenskiy's comments that a minerals deal is not complet...Reuters
Wed, Feb 26
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EU's Kallas won't meet US Secretary of State Rubio on trip to DC
BRUSSELS, Feb 26 (Reuters) - EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas will not meet with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio during her trip to Washington DC this week, "due to scheduling issues", her office said on Wednesday.Kallas on Monday had said she would meet Rubio during her trip on Febru...Reuters
Wed, Feb 26
