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MEDIA LINK-Elon Musk’s business empire is built on $38 billion in government fundingHeadline - Washington Post
-- https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/interactive/2025/elon-musk-business-government-contracts-funding/-- Note: Reuters has not verified this story and does not vouch for its accuracyReuters
Wed, Feb 26
Stocks
BUZZ-Spotify's possible launch of 'Superfan tier' to benefit co more than music labels, HSBC says
** Spotify's SPOT.N potential launch of a "Superfan tier" is likely to benefit the streaming company more than the music labels, HSBC says** HSBC raises PT to $700 from $665** Financial dynamics are unclear if the new package includes early access to concert tickets as they favor artists...Reuters
Wed, Feb 26
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BRIEF-Aercap Posts Q4 Adj EPS $3.31, Announces New $1 Bln Buyback And Dividend Hike
Feb 26 (Reuters) - AerCap Holdings NV AER.N:AERCAP HOLDINGS N.V. REPORTS STRONG FINANCIAL RESULTS AND ANNOUNCES NEW SHARE REPURCHASE AUTHORIZATION AND DIVIDEND INCREASEAERCAP HOLDINGS Q4 CASH FLOW FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES USD 1,300 MILLIONNEW $1 BILLION SHARE REPURCHASE PROGRAM ANNOUNCEDAERCAP HOLD...Reuters
Wed, Feb 26
Stocks
Crucial Nvidia results to set the course for faltering 'Magnificent Seven'
By Aditya SoniFeb 26 (Reuters) - Nvidia's much-awaited results - seen as a barometer of AI chip demand - on Wednesday could prove to be an inflection point for artificial intelligence stocks as technology companies tighten data center spending. Investors have raked in big returns over the last f...Reuters
Wed, Feb 26
Stocks
Here's the S&P 500 ETF I'm Buying Next -- And It's Not What You're Thinking
I'm a fan of index fund investing, but the S&P 500 has become a little too top-heavy, with more than one-third of its weighting concentrated in just 10 stocks. In this video, I'll explain which alternative S&P 500 index exchange-traded fund (ETF) I'm currently considering for my portfolio.*Stock pri...The Motley Fool
Wed, Feb 26
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Gaza reconstruction needs political clarity, stability, UAE's Gargash says
Adds context in paragraphs 2,5, quotes in paragraphs 3,6,7 ABU DHBAI, Feb 26 (Reuters) - Anwar Gargash, the diplomatic adviser to UAE's president, said on Wednesday a Gaza reconstruction plan cannot happen without a clear path to a two-state solution for Israel and the Palestinians.Investment...Reuters
Wed, Feb 26
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Morning News Call - U.S., February 26
To access a PDF version of this newsletter, please click hereYou can read Morning News Call -- US via TOPNEWS U.S. Companies page.If you would like to receive this newsletter through your email, please register at:https://solutions.lseg.com/MorningNewsCallEN-subscription-pageFor Morning News Call Ca...Reuters
Wed, Feb 26
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Italy may look into taking Nexi private amid resistance to Worldline tie-up
Expects France to oppose needed job cuts in any tie-upWorldline has 18,000 employees vs Nexi's 10,500Italy would consider option of privatising Nexi with co-investorsEU has seen a Worldline-Nexi tie-up as way to rival giant US payments companies like PayPalWorldline shares slump after lower-than...Reuters
Wed, Feb 26
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3M to return $10 billion to shareholders, reiterates sales forecast
Adds background in paragraph 3-5, 2024 operating margin figure in paragraph 7Feb 26 (Reuters) - 3M Co MMM.N said on Wednesday it would return at least $10 billion in cash to shareholders and targeted an operating margin of about 25% by 2027, as the diversified manufacturer benefits from a restructur...Reuters
Wed, Feb 26
Commodities
EU proposes cutting back sustainability laws for companies
BRUSSELS, Feb 26 (Reuters) - The European Commission on Wednesday proposed sweeping changes to EU green rules, scrapping sustainability reporting requirements for thousands of companies and delaying its due diligence policy by a year.Under the proposals, only companies with over 1,000 employees woul...Reuters
Wed, Feb 26
Stocks
Crypto Scams Are Costing People Millions. Here's How to Invest Safely.
Cryptocurrencies are incredibly safe data storage systems. They keep a detailed ledger of transactions wide open to the public, but only for reading. Inserting new transactions requires some heavy-duty computing, and high-quality encryption ensures that nobody can change existing records.Unfortunate...The Motley Fool
Wed, Feb 26
Stocks
LIVE MARKETS-Where to make space for a Europe overweight? Sell big tech
STOXX at record highAB Inbev jumps after resultsU.S. share futures up 0.5% Welcome to the home for real-time coverage of markets brought to you by Reuters reporters. You can share your thoughts with us at markets.research@thomsonreuters.com.WHERE TO MAKE SPACE FOR A EUROPE OVERWEIGHT? SELL BIG TECH...Reuters
Wed, Feb 26
Stocks
Clear Secure Inc reports results for the quarter ended December 31 - Earnings Summary
Clear Secure Inc YOU.N reported quarterly adjusted earnings of 90 cents per share for the quarter ended December 31, higher than the same quarter last year, when the company reported EPS of 17 cents. The mean expectation of eight analysts for the quarter was for earnings of 29 cents per share. Wa...Reuters
Wed, Feb 26
Stocks
BUZZ-First Solar rises on higher Q4 profit, 2025 sales forecast
** U.S. solar panel maker First Solar's FSLR.O shares up 2.8% at $151.55 premarket** Co on Tuesday reported Q4 net income of $393 million, up ~13% from a year earlier** FSLR expects 2025 sales between $5.3 billion and $5.8 billion, compared with est. of $5.50 billion - LSEG data** However, J.P. ...Reuters
Wed, Feb 26
Indices
US Dollar Index holds near yearly lows pressured by lower yields
The US Dollar Index (DXY), which tracks the performance of the US Dollar (USD) against six major currencies, edges slightly higher and trades around 106.50 at the time of writing on Wednesday after not breaking any pots or making any positive impressions in February.Fxstreet
Wed, Feb 26
Stocks
AstraZeneca breast cancer drug shows positive results, shares up
Investing.com -- AstraZeneca (NASDAQ:AZN) announced on Wednesday that its experimental breast cancer treatment, camizestrant, helped extend survival without disease progression in patients with an advanced form of the illness during a late-stage clinical trial.
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Wed, Feb 26
Stocks
BUZZ-Agilon Health tumbles as FY forecast misses estimates
** Shares of senior care platform Agilon Health AGL.N fall 18.5% to $2.96 premarket** On Tuesday, co forecast 2025 sales to be between $5.83 bln and $6.03 bln; analysts' on avg expect annual sales to be $6.59 bln - LSEG** Co also expects Q1 FY25 sales to be between $1.48 bln and $1.52 bln; analy...Reuters
Wed, Feb 26
Stocks
Palantir CEO Alex Karp Just Hinted at a Huge Artificial Intelligence (AI) Opportunity That Could Be a Game Changer
There's a pretty solid argument to be made that Palantir Technologies (NASDAQ: PLTR) has been the most lucrative of artificial intelligence (AI) stocks to own over the last 12 months. After all, Palantir's shares returned an incredible 340% in 2024, making it the top-performing stock in the S&P 500 ...The Motley Fool
Wed, Feb 26
Stocks
BUZZ-Instacart drops after profit outlook disappoints
** Shares of online grocery delivery firm Instacart CART.O, formally known as Maplebear, down 9.8% premarket at $44, a 7-week low, after core profit forecast missed expectations** Co late Tues said sees current qtr adj EBITDA - earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization - of $220...Reuters
Wed, Feb 26
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Boralex Inc expected to post earnings of 41 cents a share - Earnings Preview
Boralex Inc BLX.TO is expected to show a fall in quarterly revenue when it reports results on February 28 for the period ending December 31 2024The Kingsey Falls Quebec-based company is expected to report a 16.4% decrease in revenue to C$263.25 million from C$315 million a year ago, according to ...Reuters
Wed, Feb 26
