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Want the Max $5,108 Social Security Benefit? Here's the Salary You Need
Social Security isn't designed to replace your entire income in retirement. The average retiree collected $1,979 in January. That's not going to cover a whole lot of your basic expenses once you're retired, especially when you consider the rising costs of healthcare and housing.But some retirees may...The Motley Fool
Mon, Feb 24
Forex
Sterling edges down against euro after German election
By Greta Rosen Fondahn Feb 24 (Reuters) - The pound traded lower against the euro on Monday after Germany's conservatives won a national election as expected.The euro initially rose to its highest in more than two weeks against the pound, but pared some of those gains and was last up 0.1% wit...Reuters
Mon, Feb 24
Other
Vacasa Inc expected to post a loss of $2.90 a share - Earnings Preview
Vacasa Inc VCSA.OQ VCSA.O is expected to show a fall in quarterly revenue when it reports results on February 26 (estimated) for the period ending December 31 2024The Portland Oregon-based company is expected to report a 18.5% decrease in revenue to $144.659 million from $177.44 million a year ago...Reuters
Mon, Feb 24
Cryptocurrencies
5 Best Coins to Buy Now at Low Prices- Forget Solana, These Are the Ones to Get You Big Gains
Skip Solana (SOL) for now and take a closer look at these five affordable coins with huge growth potential. First up, Lightchain AI, currently priced at $0.006 during its presale, has already raised an impressive $16.7 million. With its innovative combination of AI and blockchain, it’s positioned as a strong candidate for future success. Next […]Cryptopolitan
Mon, Feb 24
Stocks
US manufacturers see higher metal prices as tariffs near
Business activity index fell to 17-month low in FebruaryManufacturers that rely on steel revise financial forecasts due to tariffsWhite House says tariffs give US metal producers breathing room, higher prices a 'natural result'By Timothy Aeppel Feb 24 (Reuters) - The price of the steel Gl...Reuters
Mon, Feb 24
Other
US House Republicans confront their first test of unity on Trump agenda
House Republicans struggle to unify on budget resolutionAim for $4.5 trillion in tax cuts as debt tops $36 trillionFreedom Caucus supports increased spending cuts, raising concernsBy David Morgan WASHINGTON, Feb 24 (Reuters) - U.S. House Republicans face a major test this week as the fractured an...Reuters
Mon, Feb 24
Stocks
DIARY-Federal Reserve Events
***Denotes a new entry. -------------------------------------------------------- Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) MEETING DATES: 2025March 18-19 (second day: statement released 1400 EDT/1800 GMT; news conference expected 1430 EDT/1830 GMT)May 6-7 (second day: statement released 1400 EDT/1800...Reuters
Mon, Feb 24
Other
US judge to hear AP challenge to Trump's ban over use of Gulf of Mexico name
AP seeks temporary restraining order against administrationWhite House blocked AP from Oval Office and Air Force OneBy Andrew Goudsward WASHINGTON, Feb 24 (Reuters) - A federal judge on Monday is set to consider a request by the Associated Press to restore full access for the news agency's jo...Reuters
Mon, Feb 24
Economic Indicator
Apple plans Texas factory for AI servers, 20,000 research jobs
Apple will work with Foxconn to build server factory by 2026Apple will spend $500 billion over four years with U.S. suppliersMost Apple products still assembled overseas, but many parts made in U.S.Apple By Stephen Nellis Feb 24 (Reuters) - Apple AAPL.O on Monday said it plans to help bring onlin...Reuters
Mon, Feb 24
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PREVIEW-Canadian banks expected to build reserves to cushion tariff uncertainty
TORONTO, Feb 24 (Reuters) - Canada's big six banks are expected to build more credit loss provisions as they brace for uncertainty surrounding the U.S. tariff threat, analysts said, potentially weighing on first quarter earnings and beyond.The banks have already been putting aside more funds to ...Reuters
Mon, Feb 24
Other
Residents of Colombia's Choco clamor for help as violence flares
By Nelson Bocanegra CONDOTO, Colombia, Feb 24 (Reuters) - More than a hundred residents of Colombia's northwestern municipality of Condoto gathered over the weekend to plead with government officials for help amid fighting between rebels and criminal groups that has driven thousands from ...Reuters
Mon, Feb 24
Commodities
EXCLUSIVE-Trump aid freeze disrupts anti-narcotics program at Mexican ports
UN program provides training, equipment to screen cargo for contrabandCartels use ports to smuggle fentanyl chemicals into MexicoU.S. resumes some security funding in Mexico, but most remains frozen By Stephen Eisenhammer, Laura Gottesdiener MEXICO CITY, Feb 24 (REUTERS) - U.S. President Dona...Reuters
Mon, Feb 24
Stocks
RPT-BUZZ-US stocks weekly: Uncertainty
Repeats from Friday with no changes to text. Updates chart** S&P 500 .SPX slides 1.7% as economic data, geopolitics cast a pall .N** SPX, once again, repulsed by long-term resistance line** Dow .DJI, down 2.5%, has worst week since late Oct, and Nasdaq composite .IXIC also sells off by 2.5%** La...Reuters
Mon, Feb 24
Other
Some US government workers told to justify their jobs to Musk, others told to ignore him
Musk demands civil-service workers justify jobs amid budget cutsAgencies divided on complying with Musk's directiveMass layoffs impact U.S. economy and government contractorsBy Andy Sullivan and Jonathan Landay WASHINGTON, Feb 24 (Reuters) - U.S. government workers who have been buffeted by P...Reuters
Mon, Feb 24
Other
Insurers win landmark appeal on pandemic furlough deductions
By Ryan HewlettFeb 24 - (The Insurer) - London’s Court of Appeal has handed insurers victory in a crucial test case, ruling that UK government furlough funds received by businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic can be deducted from business interruption insurance payouts.Court of Appeal rules in late...Reuters
Mon, Feb 24
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UK urged to help elderly British couple detained by Taliban
LONDON, Feb 24 (Reuters) - A British couple in their 70s who ran education programmes in Afghanistan have been detained by the Taliban administration, their daughter has said, urging the British government to "do everything" possible to secure their release.Peter Reynolds, 79, and his wife B...Reuters
Mon, Feb 24
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NormanMax adds Broomer as president of embedded parametric solutions
By Henry GaleFeb 20 - (The Insurer) - Parametric specialist NormanMax Insurance Solutions has appointed Samuel Broomer, formerly Berkley Re's chief strategy and innovation officer, as president of embedded parametric solutions.Broomer takes up the new role following a sabbatical, according to hi...Reuters
Mon, Feb 24
Technical Analysis
GBP: BoE speakers in focus – ING
The UK published on Friday data showing a net public sector surplus of £15.4bn in January, which fell short of the £20bn estimated by the Office for Budget Responsibility in October alongside the Budget, ING’s FX analysts Francesco Pesole notes.
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Mon, Feb 24
Stocks
5 Unique Small-Cap Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) You've Never Heard Of
Many investors use standard Russell 2000 or similar index funds to invest in small-cap stocks, and I'm one of them. However, there are some outside-the-box small-cap ETFs that could help you increase your portfolio income, give you exposure to even smaller companies, and more.*Stock prices used were...The Motley Fool
Mon, Feb 24
