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Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc expected to post earnings of 37 cents a share - Earnings Preview
Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc FDP.N, FDP is expected to show a rise in quarterly revenue when it reports results on February 24 for the period ending December 31 2024The Coral Gables Florida-based company is expected to report a 2.5% increase in revenue to $1.034 billion from $1.01 billion a year ag...Reuters
Fri, Feb 21
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Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings Inc expected to post earnings of 1 cent a share - Earnings Preview
Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings Inc CCO.N, CCO is expected to show a fall in quarterly revenue when it reports results on February 24 for the period ending December 31 2024The San Antonio Texas-based company is expected to report a 6.3% decrease in revenue to $592.533 million from $632.11 million a...Reuters
Fri, Feb 21
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US envoy for Ukraine war says talks with Zelenskiy were 'extensive and positive'
Feb 21 (Reuters) - The U.S. envoy for the war in Ukraine Keith Kellogg said on Friday he had "extensive and positive" discussions on Thursday with President Volodymyr Zelenskiy. Kellogg said on X he also had talks with Zelenskiy's "talented national security team" while on his vi...Reuters
Fri, Feb 21
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WRAPUP 1-Big German carmakers try to shield themselves against Trump tariffs
Europe's carmakers vulnerable to Trump tariff threatsAudi to bring key cars for U.S. market to North America - CEOMercedes to boost output in AlabamaBig three German carmakers accounted for 73% of EU car exports to U.S. last year By Victoria Waldersee BERLIN, Feb 21 (Reuters) - Volkswagen'...Reuters
Fri, Feb 21
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Hovnanian Enterprises Inc expected to post earnings of $2.71 a share - Earnings Preview
Hovnanian Enterprises Inc HOV.N, HOV is expected to report resultson February 24 for the period ending January 31 2025The Matawan New Jersey-based company is expected to report revenue of $705.8 million, according to the estimate from one analyst, based on LSEG data.The company's guidance on De...Reuters
Fri, Feb 21
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Stantec Inc expected to post earnings of C$1.00 a share - Earnings Preview
Stantec Inc STN.TO is expected to show a rise in quarterly revenue when it reports results on February 25 for the period ending December 31 2024The Edmonton Alberta-based company is expected to report a 14.8% increase in revenue to C$1.426 billion from C$1.24 billion a year ago, according to the ...Reuters
Fri, Feb 21
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KBR Inc expected to post earnings of 82 cents a share - Earnings Preview
KBR Inc KBR.N, KBR is expected to show a rise in quarterly revenue when it reports results on February 24 for the period ending December 31 2024The Houston Texas-based company is expected to report a 15.5% increase in revenue to $1.999 billion from $1.73 billion a year ago, according to the mean e...Reuters
Fri, Feb 21
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Bank of Nova Scotia expected to post earnings of C$1.64 a share - Earnings Preview
Bank of Nova Scotia BNS.TO is expected to show a rise in quarterly revenue when it reports results on February 25 for the period ending January 31 2025The Toronto Ontario-based company is expected to report a 5.9% increase in revenue to C$8.928 billion from C$8.43 billion a year ago, according to...Reuters
Fri, Feb 21
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Airlines warned as Chinese navy holds live-fire exercises off Australia
Qantas, Air New Zealand, Emirates adjusted flight pathsChina says navy exercises complied with international lawMessage was broadcast to airlines on civil aircraft radio channelUpdates with foreign ministers meeting paragraph 10, Australian Defence statement on location and no notice given, paragrap...Reuters
Fri, Feb 21
Stocks
This Tech Giant Is Making Big Moves With Generative AI, but Here Are 3 Risks Investors Need to Know About
Generative artificial intelligence (AI) is a hot ticket these days, and some of the world's largest tech companies are building their futures around AI strategies. At the same time, game-changing AI can pose serious business risks. Tech titan Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) is not afraid to share its AI-re...The Motley Fool
Fri, Feb 21
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BUZZ-Coinbase Global rises after SEC decision to drop lawsuit
** Shares of cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase Global COIN.O jump 4.6% premarket to $268.50 ** Co says U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission to drop lawsuit against it, ending legal battle that began in 2023 ** Lawsuit had alleged COIN facilitated trading in cryptocurrencies that should have been c...Reuters
Fri, Feb 21
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UnitedHealth sinks on WSJ report of DoJ launching probe into Medicare practices
Investing.com -- The US Justice Department (DoJ) has opened a civil fraud investigation into UnitedHealth’s Medicare billing practices in recent months, the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported on FridaInvesting.com
Fri, Feb 21
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GRAINS-Corn hits 18-month high on tight supplies prospects
Adds analyst comment, updates prices PARIS/CANBERRA, Feb 21 (Reuters) - Chicago corn futures hit an 18-month high on Friday on prospects of tighter corn supplies, while wheat futures were set for a weekly gain, supported despite prices losing momentum in recent days as concerns eased about co...Reuters
Fri, Feb 21
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BRIEF-Uniti Group Inc Says Qtrly AFFO $0.35 Per Share
Feb 21 (Reuters) - Uniti Group Inc UNIT.O:: NET INCOME OF $21.6 MILLION AND $93.4 MILLION FOR Q4 AND FULL YEAR, RESPECTIVELY 2025 OUTLOOK REVENUE $1.196-$1.216 BILLION, ADJUSTED EBITDA $966-$986 MILLION: OUTLOOK FY AFFO ATTRIBUTABLE TO COMMON SHAREHOLDERS $369 MILLION TO $389 MILLIONQTRLY AFFO $0.35...Reuters
Fri, Feb 21
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GLOBAL MARKETS-Chinese and European shares rise; data, politics and geopolitics all in focus
Asia shares gain, helped by China optimismInvestors watching Sunday's election in Germany Gold perched near record highWeak French PMIs, German PMIs up slightlyBritish retail sales rise Yen pulls back after BOJ governor remarks Updates throughout after morning European tradingBy Rae Wee and Alun...Reuters
Fri, Feb 21
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US aid freeze sows disruption in HIV, malaria product supply chains
USAID was major buyer of health products for poor countriesAgency spent about $600 million annually on malaria, HIV toolsLoss of predictable orders could drive up prices Nonprofit CEO says freeze has created 'huge mess'By Jennifer Rigby and Lisa Baertlein LONDON, Feb 21 (Reuters) - The U....Reuters
Fri, Feb 21
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BUZZ-Bluebird bio falls on discounted take private deal with Carlyle, SK Capital
** Shares of gene therapy maker bluebird bio BLUE.O fall 38.6% to $4.32 premarket** Co says it would be taken private by Carlyle CG.O and SK Capital Partners** BLUE stockholders will receive $3/shr in cash, implying an equity value of around $29.2 mln** The offer is at an over 57% discount from the ...Reuters
Fri, Feb 21
