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Why Alibaba Stock Was Falling Today
Shares of Alibaba (NYSE: BABA) were taking a dive today after investors balked at the company's big spending plans in cloud and artificial intelligence (AI).As a result, the stock was down 9.7% as of 11:24 a.m. ET.Where to invest $1,000 right now? Our analyst team just revealed what they believe are...The Motley Fool
Mon, Feb 24
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Starbucks to cut 1,100 corporate roles in CEO Niccol's turnaround push
CEO says layoffs would not affect in-store teamsShares up 2% in afternoon tradeCompany to remove less popular beverages, in line with turnaround plansUpdates shares in paragraph 6 and adds analyst comment in paragraphs 9 & 11By Neil J Kanatt and Ananya Mariam Rajesh Feb 24 (Reuters) - Starbuc...Reuters
Mon, Feb 24
Stocks
Berkshire Hathaway shares rise to new high after record profit
By Jonathan Stempel Feb 24 (Reuters) - Berkshire Hathaway BRKa.N shares rose to a record on Monday after the conglomerate run by Warren Buffett posted its highest-ever quarterly profit, driven by improvement in insurance operations.The price of Berkshire's Class A shares rose as much as 4.3% ...Reuters
Mon, Feb 24
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EXCLUSIVE-US securities regulator plans to cut regional directors due to Trump administration cost scrutiny, sources say
SEC to eliminate directors across 10 regional offices, sources sayMove requires vote of the three-person commissionSEC has scaled back crypto enforcement, tightens oversight of investigationsAdds background paragraphs 7-13, hyperlinks, photos and bullet pointsBy Chris Prentice and Douglas Gillison ...Reuters
Mon, Feb 24
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Macron, at White House, says objective is to build a lasting peace in Ukraine
PARIS, Feb 24 (Reuters) - French President Emmanuel Macron, speaking in the White House in Washington during a meeting with President Donald Trump, said on Monday that France's objective is to build a solid, long-lasting peace in Ukraine.He added that Europe is willing to step up to be a stronge...Reuters
Mon, Feb 24
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Finnish President to Trump: If Putin wins in Ukraine, the US loses
Stubb says he has 'no concerns' about the strength of NATO allianceFinland joined NATO in 2023, doubling its border with RussiaStubb outlines phased peace plan for Ukraine, stresses EU and NATO membershipBy Max Hunder KYIV, Feb 24 (Reuters) - The United States will lose if Russia wins its...Reuters
Mon, Feb 24
Cryptocurrencies
Dogecoin whales vanish, transactions drop by 88%
It’s been a while since Dogecoin influencers, particularly Musk, mentioned anything major to promote the coin. It appears that Musk is more focused on the other D.O.G.E and has forgotten about this DOGE. Musk is not the only person who has abandoned dogecoin, the whales have vanished. On-chain data suggests that huge Dogecoin transactions have […]Cryptopolitan
Mon, Feb 24
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Puma, Brooks settle lawsuits over running-shoe patents, trademarks
Adds response from Brooks in paragraph 2By Blake Brittain Feb 24 - Puma PUMG.DE and Berkshire Hathaway's BRKa.N Brooks Sports have agreed to settle litigation over claims that Brooks' running shoes violated Puma's patent and trademark rights, according to filings in Washington federal...Reuters
Mon, Feb 24
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Pfizer names former FDA director as chief medical officer
Adds background in paragraphs 7-10 Feb 24 (Reuters) - Pfizer PFE.N on Monday named the former head of the U.S. health regulator's drug evaluation unit, Patrizia Cavazzoni, as its chief medical officer, bringing back an industry veteran to lead its regulatory and drug safety operations.Cavazzo...Reuters
Mon, Feb 24
Stocks
Gold Reserve can enforce $1.1 billion arbitration award against Venezuela in Portugal
Changes headline, adds shares in paragraph 2Feb 24 (Reuters) - Gold Reserve GRZ.V said on Monday the Lisbon Court of Appeal confirmed the Canadian miner's arbitration award against Venezuela, giving it green light to enforce about $1.1 billion in Portugal.Shares of the company rose 1.5% to C$2.6...Reuters
Mon, Feb 24
Indices
Dow Jones Industrial Average looks for recovery after last week’s confidence splashdown
The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) recovered some ground on Monday, climbing some 300 points and change at its peak in an effort to claw back some of last week’s losses sparked by an unexpected downturn in consumer confidence figures.Fxstreet
Mon, Feb 24
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Putin's envoy Dmitriev says Russia open for economic cooperation with US
MOSCOW, Feb 24 (Reuters) - Russia is open for economic cooperation with the U.S., President Vladimir Putin' new special envoy on international economic cooperation said in response to President Donald Trump's call for "major economic development transactions with Russia". "Russia...Reuters
Mon, Feb 24
Commodities
METALS-Copper prices slip on tariff threat and Chinese inventories
Updates pricesBy Pratima DesaiLONDON, Feb 24 (Reuters) - Copper prices slipped on Monday as traders focused on U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff threats and changing demand signals from inventories in top consumer China.Benchmark copper CMCU3 on the London Metal Exchange (LME) was down 0.8% a...Reuters
Mon, Feb 24
Stocks
LIVE MARKETS-Amid uncertainty, batten down the hatches, but stay the long-term course
Dow up ~0.4%, S&P up modestly; Nasdaq DOWN 0.3%Healthcare leads S&P 500 gainers; Utilities weakest groupEuro STOXX 600 index slips ~0.1%Dollar ~flat; gold, crude gain; bitcoin dipsUS 10-Year Treasury yield edges down to ~4.40%Welcome to the home for real-time coverage of markets brought to y...Reuters
Mon, Feb 24
Cryptocurrencies
BTCC Exchange Unveils $1 Million “Trade to Win” Campaign Featuring Tesla Cybertruck for TOKEN2049 Dubai
BTCC, a global leader in crypto trading, is proud to announce its participation as a gold sponsor at TOKEN2049 Dubai, the premier crypto industry event from April 30 to May 1, 2025. To celebrate, BTCC is launching a Trade to Win campaign with a $1 million prize pool, including the flagship prize of a Tesla […]Cryptopolitan
Mon, Feb 24
Cryptocurrencies
Bitcoin Futures Leverage Ratio Suggests Cooling Volatility – Are Short-Term Liquidations Over?
Bitcoin is holding above the crucial $95,700 level, a key demand zone that bears have repeatedly failed to break. This level has provided strong support, preventing further downside despite ongoing uncertainty in the market. However, investor sentiment is starting to shift as frustration grows over ...Bitcoinist
Mon, Feb 24
Stocks
Better Buy in 2025: Tesla Stock or Meta Platforms Stock?
The S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) delivered a 23% return last year, which was more than twice its average annual gain dating back to when it was established in 1957. It was led higher by some of its trillion-dollar constituents, including Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) and Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: META) which both...The Motley Fool
Mon, Feb 24
Stocks
US STOCKS-Wall Street mixed in uneven trade with Nvidia results in focus
Nike gains after Jefferies upgrades to 'buy'Berkshire Hathaway at record high after record Q4 profitDomino's Pizza falls after missing Q4 same-store sales estimatesIndexes: Dow up 0.32%, S&P 500 up 0.08%, Nasdaq down 0.43%Updates to mid-session tradingBy Johann M Cherian and Sukriti ...Reuters
Mon, Feb 24
