News
Important Only
Stocks
Amcor to present at the Bank of America 2025 Global Agriculture and Materials Conference on February 26, 2025
ZURICH, Feb. 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Amcor (NYSE: AMCR, ASX:AMC), a global leader in developing and producing responsible packaging solutions will present at the at the Bank of America 2025 Global Agriculture and Materials Conference on Wednesday February 26, 2025. Amcor's CEO Peter Konieczny...PR Newswire
Mon, Feb 24
Stocks
3 Growth Stocks That Could Skyrocket in 2025 and Beyond
Growth stocks can help to supercharge your investment portfolio and boost your retirement fund. The key, however, is to carefully select the right stocks to own for the long term. Ideally, you will want to own stocks that are displaying consistent increases in revenue and profits and are on the path...The Motley Fool
Mon, Feb 24
Commodities
RPT-COLUMN-Asia LNG imports set to drop to 22-month low as Europe surge drives prices: Russell
Repeats no change to textBy Clyde RussellLAUNCESTON, Australia, Feb 24 (Reuters) - Asia's imports of liquefied natural gas (LNG) are poised to drop to the lowest in nearly two years in February, while Europe's are set to surge to the second-highest on record.The weakness in Asia shows buyers...Reuters
Mon, Feb 24
Other
US Treasury market utilities set to expand cross-margining this year
By Davide Barbuscia NEW YORK, Feb 24 (Reuters) - Two U.S. Treasury market utilities are set to roll out new rules by the end of this year that will determine the amount of leverage hedge funds and other investors can deploy in trades, a step that could counterbalance rising transaction costs stem...Reuters
Mon, Feb 24
Other
Saudi Arabia confirms $500 million commitment to polio eradication effort, WHO says
Adds details in paragraph 2 and background in paragraphs 3 to 5 Feb 24 (Reuters) - Saudi Arabia has reaffirmed its $500 million pledge to the Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI), the World Health Organization said on Monday.The funds, initially pledged in April 2024, will be disbursed to h...Reuters
Mon, Feb 24
Other
Debt brake reform would be discussed by party leaders, says Germany's Scholz
BERLIN, Feb 24 (Reuters) - A reform of Germany's constitutionally enshrined debt brake, which limits public borrowing, would be discussed by the leaders of the conservatives and the centre-left Social Democrats (SPD) in coalition talks, Chancellor Olaf Scholz said on Monday."All sorts of thi...Reuters
Mon, Feb 24
Stocks
US STOCKS-Futures rebound after Wall St selloff, Apple dips on AI spending plan
For a Reuters live blog on U.S., UK and European stock markets, click LIVE/ or type LIVE/ in a news window.Nike gains after Jefferies upgrades to 'buy'Berkshire Hathaway's class B shares gain after co posts record Q4 profitDomino's Pizza falls after missing Q4 same-store sales estima...Reuters
Mon, Feb 24
Other
Morning News Call - Canada, February 24
To access a PDF version of this newsletter, please click hereYou can read Morning News Call Canada via TOPNEWS Canada page.If you would like to receive this newsletter through your email, please register at:https://solutions.lseg.com/MorningNewsCallEN-subscription-pageCOMPANIES REPORTING RESULTSFebr...Reuters
Mon, Feb 24
Stocks
Apple to invest $500bn in US expansion, adding 20,000 jobs and AI facilities
Investing.com -- Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) has announced plans to invest $500 billion in the U.S. over the next four years, marking its largest-ever domestic investment. The initiative will focus on artificial intelligence, silicon engineering, and advanced manufacturing, creating around 20,000 new jobsInvesting.com
Mon, Feb 24
Other
Hungary govt to draft laws to protect national sovereignty, Orban says
BUDAPEST, Feb 24 (Reuters) - Hungary's government will draft legislation to protect national sovereignty, and following the example of the new U.S. government, it will uncover foreign funding channelled to Hungarian media, Prime Minister Viktor Orban told parliament on Monday. "The corruptio...Reuters
Mon, Feb 24
Stocks
Jefferies raises Nike, says there are 'changes afoot' for its new top pick
Investing.com -- Jefferies analysts upgraded Nike (NYSE:NKE) to Buy and raised their price target for the stock to $115 in a note Monday, citing the company’s turnaround efforts under CEO John DonInvesting.com
Mon, Feb 24
Other
China's Xi affirms 'no limits' partnership with Putin in call on Ukraine war anniversary
War anniversary call highlights strength of allianceLeaders discuss Ukraine, Xi's upcoming Moscow visitPutin briefs Xi on recent talks with the USXi says bilateral ties cannot be influenced by 'third party'Beijing and Moscow established 'no limits' partnership in 2022Adds Russian...Reuters
Mon, Feb 24
Other
Brazilian airline Azul to go 'back to basics' after challenging 2024
Recasts with CEO interviewCEO says Azul well positioned to focus on operations, after market disuptions and debt restructuring in 2024Azul posts slightly higher-than-expected core earnings for Q4 Azul sees EBITDA of about 7.4 billion reais this year, implying 22% increase from last yearBy Gabriel Ar...Reuters
Mon, Feb 24
Stocks
BUZZ-H.C. Wainwright starts Agios Pharmaceuticals coverage with 'buy'
** Brokerage H.C. Wainwright initiates coverage on drugmaker Agios Pharmaceuticals AGIO.O with "buy" rating** Brokerage sees co's lead drug mitapivat as a "pipeline-in-a-product" ** Expects two new and larger label expansions by 2026 in blood disorders thalassemia and sickle...Reuters
Mon, Feb 24
Stocks
Where Will Ally Stock Be in 5 Years?
Ally Financial (NYSE: ALLY) was a major beneficiary of the COVID-19 pandemic. As a consumer bank and automotive loan originator, the company saw tailwinds on both sides of its business. People who took out automotive loans paid them back on time due to stimulus checks and less spending on things lik...The Motley Fool
Mon, Feb 24
Other
German CDU leader Merz: want to form coalition with SPD
BERLIN, Feb 24 (Reuters) - Germany's CDU leader Friedrich Merz said on Monday his conservative bloc had won a sufficient number of seats in the national election to build a coalition with the centre-left Social Democrats (SPD).He added that talks would start in the next few days and last several...Reuters
Mon, Feb 24
Other
BRIEF-Apollo To Buy Real-Estate Firm Bridge Investment Group For $1.5 Billion - WSJ
Feb 24 (Reuters) - Apollo Global Management Inc APO.N:APOLLO TO BUY REAL-ESTATE FIRM BRIDGE INVESTMENT GROUP FOR $1.5 BILLION AS IT SEEKS TO FILL GAPS - WSJSource text: https://tinyurl.com/yuurmbrzFurther company coverage: APO.NReuters
Mon, Feb 24
Economic Indicator
SPD party leader: forming government with Germany's conservatives not a given
Feb 24 (Reuters) - The co-leader of Germany's Social Democrats (SPD) said the party will consider carefully and not join by default any government coalition under the leadership of rival Friedrich Merz, whose conservative party alliance won national elections on Sunday.The SPD is Merz's only...Reuters
Mon, Feb 24
Stocks
BUZZ-Unity falls on $500 million convertible bond offering plan
** Shares of videogame software provider Unity Software U.N fall 6.8% to $26.41 premarket** U plans to offer $500 million of convertible bonds, due 2030, in a private placement ** Co plans to use proceeds along with cash on hand to repurchase $500 million of its convertible bonds, due 2026, among ot...Reuters
Mon, Feb 24
