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BUZZ-COMMENT-Sterling down but not out as UK inflation, growth hint at further gains
GBP/USD is down Friday, but remains resilient, as recent price action and economic data have weakened dovish BoE rate expectations. This keeps sterling on track for its November 2024 highs above 1.30, assuming steady inflation and growth in the U.S. and UK remain constant.The pound reached a new 202...Reuters
Fri, Feb 21
Stocks
Why Is Nu Stock Down, and Is It a Buying Opportunity?
In this video, I will cover Nu Holdings' (NYSE: NU) recent earnings report. Watch the short video to learn more, consider subscribing, and click the special offer link below.*Stock prices used were from the trading day of Feb. 20, 2025. The video was published on Feb. 20, 2025.Where to invest $1,000...The Motley Fool
Fri, Feb 21
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US consumer sentiment plunges in February on tariff worries
Feb 21 (Reuters) - U.S. consumer sentiment dropped more than expected in February to a 15-month low and inflation expectations rocketed as households worried that President Donald Trump's plans for steep and broad-based tariffs would eat into their purchasing power.The University of Michigan Sur...Reuters
Fri, Feb 21
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Zelenskiy's top aide discussed 'aligning positions' with US's Waltz
Feb 21 (Reuters) - The Ukrainian president's chief of staff, Andriy Yermak, discussed "aligning positions" in bilateral relations in a call with U.S. National Security Advisor Mike Waltz on Friday. Yermak "stressed the importance of maintaining bilateral cooperation and a high level ...Reuters
Fri, Feb 21
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BRIEF-Novo Nordisk Says It Is Meeting Or Exceeding Expected U.S. Demand For Semaglutide Medicines
Feb 21 (Reuters) - Novo Nordisk A/S NOVOb.CO:FDA DECLARES WEGOVY® AND OZEMPIC® SHORTAGE IS OVER AND THAT NOVO NORDISK IS FULLY MEETING OR EXCEEDING NATIONWIDE DEMAND FOR ALL DOSESNOVO NORDISK: ALL DOSES OF FDA-APPROVED SEMAGLUTIDE MEDICINES ARE BEING CONTINUOUSLY SHIPPED, MEETING OR EXCEEDING EXPECT...Reuters
Fri, Feb 21
Stocks
Why Is Celsius Stock Soaring Today?
In this video, I will cover Celsius's (NASDAQ: CELH) recent earnings report and explain why I believe the acquisition of Alani Nu makes sense. Watch the short video to learn more, consider subscribing, and click the special offer link below.*Stock prices used were from the trading day of Feb. 20, 20...The Motley Fool
Fri, Feb 21
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Baseball-Yankees amend facial hair policy, will allow 'well-groomed beards'
Feb 21 (Reuters) - The New York Yankees have altered their long-standing and strict facial hair policy, clearing the way for players to have well-groomed beards, the Major League Baseball team said on Friday.The decision by Yankees owner Hal Steinbrenner changes a policy his father George, who died ...Reuters
Fri, Feb 21
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BRIEF-FDA To Not Take Action Against Compounders For FD&C Act Violations Regarding Semaglutide
Feb 21 (Reuters) - FDA:FDA: CLARIFIES POLICIES FOR COMPOUNDERS AS NATIONAL GLP-1 SUPPLY BEGINS TO STABILIZEFDA: DOES NOT INTEND TO TAKE ACTION AGAINST COMPOUNDERS FOR FD&C ACT VIOLATIONS DEPENDING ON SEMAGLUTIDE INJECTION INCLUSION ON DRUG SHORTAGE LISTFDA: WORKING TO DETERMINE WHETHER DEMAND OR...Reuters
Fri, Feb 21
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Apple removing end-to-end cloud encryption feature in UK, Bloomberg News reports
Feb 21 (Reuters) - Apple AAPL.O is pulling its most advanced, end-to-end encrypted security feature for cloud data in the UK after the government ordered the company to build a backdoor for accessing user data, Bloomberg News reported on Friday.Reuters
Fri, Feb 21
Stocks
If You Bought 1 Share of Devon Energy at Its IPO, Here's How Many Shares You Would Own Now
Devon Energy (NYSE: DVN) had very humble beginnings. In 1971, oil industry veteran John Nichols and his son Larry founded the company. At the time, it had five people and no assets. Fast-forward more than a half-century, and Devon has grown into one of the country's largest oil and gas producers. Th...The Motley Fool
Fri, Feb 21
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CORRECTED-U.S. RESEARCH ROUNDUP-Blue Owl Capital, Insulet, Unity Software
Corrects Walmart entry to say Bernstein cuts target price to $113 from $117, not cuts target price to $37.67 from $39Feb 21 (Reuters) - Wall Street securities analysts revised their ratings and price targets on several U.S.-listed companies, including Blue Owl Capital, Insulet and Unity Software, on...Reuters
Fri, Feb 21
Stocks
Here's Why Celanese Stock Slumped This Week
Shares in chemicals and specialty materials company Celanese (NYSE: CE) slumped by 22.7% in the week to Friday morning. The move follows a disappointing set of fourth-quarter earnings released on Tuesday. In addition, investors were left unimpressed by management's guidance for 2025.Celanese disappo...The Motley Fool
Fri, Feb 21
Stocks
Nebius Group Earnings: What Nvidia Investors Need to Know
In this video, I will cover Nebius Group's (NASDAQ: NBIS) recent earnings report and comments from management during the call. Watch the short video to learn more, consider subscribing, and click the special offer link below.*Stock prices used were from the trading day of Feb. 19, 2025. The video wa...The Motley Fool
Fri, Feb 21
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BRIEF-Apple Is Pulling Its End-To-End Encryption Feature In The UK - Bloomberg News Reporter Mark Gurman X Post
Feb 21 (Reuters) - Apple Inc AAPL.O:APPLE IS PULLING ITS END-TO-END ENCRYPTION FEATURE IN THE UK - BLOOMBERG NEWS REPORTER MARK GURMAN X POSTSource text: https://tinyurl.com/ycaevkf2Further company coverage: AAPL.OReuters
Fri, Feb 21
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CORRECTED-EXCLUSIVE-Ford slashes manager stock bonuses to cut costs, boost performance
In paragraph 9 of Feb 18 story, corrects date of new tariffs on Canada and Mexico to March 4 not March 1About 1,650 of Ford's middle managers to miss stock bonusesMove aims to improve employee performance, says Ford spokespersonFord's stock fell 23% over last 12 months, lagging behind GM...Reuters
Fri, Feb 21
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BRIEF-UnitedHealth Issues Statement Regarding Medicare Advantage
Feb 21 (Reuters) - UnitedHealth Group Inc UNH.N:UNITEDHEALTH GROUP STATEMENT REGARDING MEDICARE ADVANTAGEUNITEDHEALTH: ARE NOT AWARE OF "LAUNCH" OF ANY "NEW" ACTIVITY ON MEDICARE ADVANTAGE AS REPORTEDSource text: ID:nBw4KXLGVaFurther company coverage: UNH.NReuters
Fri, Feb 21
Stocks
Copart: Revenue Surges 14%
Overview of Copart's Q2 2025 EarningsCopart (NASDAQ:CPRT), a leader in online vehicle auctions, announced its fiscal second-quarter 2025 results on Feb. 20, 2025. The company's revenue was $1.16 billion, up 14.0% from the prior year, surpassing the expected $1.13 billion. Copart's net income reached...The Motley Fool
Fri, Feb 21
Stocks
BUZZ-Celsius surges on deal to buy wellness drinks brand Alani Nutrition
Updates** Shares of energy drink maker Celsius Holdings CELH.O surge 28% to $32.69 in early trade ** Stock set for its best day since November 2020 if gains hold ** Celsius to buy health and wellness drinks brand Alani Nutrition in $1.8 billion deal** Wedbush analyst Gerald Pascarelli says, "...Reuters
Fri, Feb 21
