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Trump ends US initiative to boost electricity access in Africa, Bloomberg News reports
Widens media identifier; Adds details from report and background throughout Feb 26 (Reuters) - An initiative by the United States to increase electricity supply in Africa has been dismantled by U.S. President Donald Trump's administration after more than a decade of work, Bloomberg News repor...Reuters
Wed, Feb 26
Stocks
These 2 Reasons to Buy XRP Are 2 Reasons to Avoid Ethereum For Now
XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) and Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) are two cryptocurrencies that have very different mandates. Where XRP has a narrow focus on processing international transfer payments efficiently, Ethereum's expansive ecosystem makes it the home of the decentralized finance (DeFi) world, as well as a hu...The Motley Fool
Wed, Feb 26
Stocks
1 Spectacular Growth Stock Down 84% You Might Regret Not Buying on the Dip
Bill.com (NYSE: BILL) offers a portfolio of software products designed to help small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs) handle their accounts payable, accounts receivable, and expense management workflows more efficiently.When the company went public in December 2019, it was investing heavily in growth...The Motley Fool
Wed, Feb 26
Other
BRIEF-Stellantis sees positive free cash flow generation in H2
Feb 26 (Reuters) - Stellantis says in presentation prepared for post-earnings analyst call:CO EXPECTS TO SEE HIGHER NET REVENUE AND ADJUSTED EBIT MARGIN IN H2 THAN IN H1POSITIVE INDUSTRIAL FREE CASH FLOW GENERATION EXPECTED TO OCCUR IN H2 2025GUIDANCE ASSUMES CURRENT TARIFF TRADE RULES IN PLACE AS O...Reuters
Wed, Feb 26
Cryptocurrencies
Bitcoin’s Ongoing Dip: Here’s What Analysts Are Saying
Bitcoin’s price has continued its decline, dropping below several key levels in recent days. As of now, Bitcoin is hovering just above $87,000, marking a weekly drop of around 7.7% and a 19.6% decline from its all-time high of over $109,000 recorded earlier this year.
Stocks
The Best Vanguard ETF to Invest $1,000 in Right Now
I think exchange-traded funds (ETFs) offer one of the best ways to invest. You can buy a basket of stocks (or bonds) in one fell swoop. Many ETFs are quite cost-effective, too. Vanguard's family of funds especially stands out for its low costs.It's easy to be overwhelmed by the number of choices, th...The Motley Fool
Wed, Feb 26
Stocks
Palantir Stock Investors Just Got Bad News From CEO Alex Karp and the U.S. Government
Palantir Technologies (NASDAQ: PLTR) was the best performing member of the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) last year. The stock advanced 340% in 2024 as the company delivered a series of strong financial results driven by demand for its artificial intelligence platform.The Motley Fool
Wed, Feb 26
Stocks
Warren Buffett's $173 Billion Warning to Wall Street Can't Be Ignored Any Longer
Few Wall Street money managers garner the attention of professional and everyday investors quite like Berkshire Hathaway's (NYSE: BRK.A)(NYSE: BRK.B) billionaire CEO Warren Buffett.The aptly dubbed "Oracle of Omaha" has overseen a jaw-dropping return in his company's Class A shares (BRK.A) of more t...The Motley Fool
Wed, Feb 26
Stocks
Prediction: Trump's Tariffs Would Cause These Stocks to Be Big Losers in 2025
As a presidential candidate, Donald Trump liked to call himself "tariff man." Now that he's back in the White House, he's living up to his self-given nickname. Trump has levied 10% tariffs on imports from China. He has announced plans to implement reciprocal tariffs on all U.S. trading partners. The...The Motley Fool
Wed, Feb 26
Stocks
Brewer AB InBev's shares surge as profits rise, debts fall
AB InBev's Q4 profit beats expectations, but volumes dipDebt reduction could unlock payback for shareholdersShares rise 8%Double-digit sales decline in China Adds detail on shares and debt in paragraph 1, more detail on debt in paragraphs 3, 6 and 7, shareholder comment in paragraphs 4-5By Emma ...Reuters
Wed, Feb 26
Stocks
BUZZ-Axon surges on strong FY25 rev forecast, Q4 earnings beat
** Axon Enterprise AXON.O jumps 17.2% to $582.08 premarket** Law enforcement tech maker expects FY25 rev between $2.55 bln-$2.65 bln, the midpoint of which is higher than analysts' estimate of $2.55 bln, according to data compiled by LSEG** Reports Q4 adj EPS at $2.08, ahead of estimated $1.40**...Reuters
Wed, Feb 26
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China to start re-capitalizing banks with $55 billion, Bloomberg News reports
Adds share prices in paragraph 9, context of China's annual parliamentary meeting 13 Feb 26 (Reuters) - China plans to inject at least 400 billion yuan ($55.13 billion) into its biggest banks in coming months as part of a broader stimulus package to revive growth in the economy, Bloomberg New...Reuters
Wed, Feb 26
Other
Philippines expects gambling revenues to jump again in 2025 after hitting record last year
MANILA, Feb 26 (Reuters) - Revenue for the Philippine gambling industry could climb another 17% in 2025 on expected growth in electronic gaming and for integrated resorts, the country's gaming regulator chief said on Wednesday, after surging to a record last year. Gross gaming revenues could ran...Reuters
Wed, Feb 26
Economic Indicator
Taiwan slightly cuts 2025 GDP growth outlook amid Trump tariffs concern
Revises down 2025 GDP outlook to 3.14% Says Taiwan could start feeling impact of Trump tariffs from Q3, Q4Says parliament-imposed budget cuts also undermine GDP outlookAdds official comments in paragraph six, and other details on growth and inflation, paragraphs 11, 12By Faith Hung and Jeanny KaoTAI...Reuters
Wed, Feb 26
Commodities
Gold stabilizes above $2,900 after deep dive lower
Gold’s price (XAU/USD) stabilizes and trades near $2,910 at the time of writing on Wednesday, following a 1.3% drop the previous day after markets got spooked by weak US consumer confidence data and more realistic tariff threats from President Trump’s administration.Fxstreet
Wed, Feb 26
