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Trump’s newly confirmed FBI Director Kash Patel holds $115,000 in Bitcoin
Kash Patel is now officially the director of the FBI. The Senate confirmed him Thursday in a 51-49 vote, delivering a major win for Donald Trump, who has spent years clashing with the agency. Every Senate Democrat voted against Kash. Susan Collins of Maine and Lisa Murkowski of Alaska, both...
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Trump announces 'pardon czar' at Black History Month event, while White House heralds end of DEI
Trump appoints a 'pardon czar' for clemency adviceTrump rolls back DEI, reinstates federal death penaltyCivil rights groups critical over DEI program terminationsBy Jeff Mason and Bianca Flowers WASHINGTON, Feb 20 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday said he had made Alice ...Reuters
Fri, Feb 21
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BRIEF-Lundin Gold Says Maintains 2025 Guidance With Gold Production Estimated Between 475,000 To 525,000 Oz
Feb 20 (Reuters) - Lundin Gold Inc LUG.TO:LUNDIN GOLD INC - MAINTAINS ITS 2025 GUIDANCE WITH GOLD PRODUCTION ESTIMATED BETWEEN 475,000 TO 525,000 OZSource text: ID:nCNWXzNKZaFurther company coverage: LUG.TOReuters
Fri, Feb 21
Stocks
Olympic Steel Inc reports results for the quarter ended December 31 - Earnings Summary
Olympic Steel Inc ZEUS.OQ reported quarterly adjusted earnings of 33 cents per share for the quarter ended December 31, lower than the same quarter last year, when the company reported EPS of 64 cents. The mean expectation of three analysts for the quarter was for earnings of 10 cents per share. ...Reuters
Fri, Feb 21
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US Justice Department cuts database tracking federal police misconduct
By Kanishka Singh WASHINGTON, Feb 20 (Reuters) - The U.S. Justice Department has removed a database tracking misconduct by federal law enforcement, a list proposed by Republican President Donald Trump during his first term and formally created by Democratic former President Joe Biden.The website ...Reuters
Fri, Feb 21
Economic Indicator
Japan's factory activity shrinks for 8th straight month, PMI shows
TOKYO, Feb 21 (Reuters) - Japan's factory activity extended declines for an eighth straight month in February but at a slower pace, a private-sector survey showed on Friday, in a sign struggling factories may be finding their footing.While business spending was a major contribution to Japan'...Reuters
Fri, Feb 21
Cryptocurrencies
Will Elon Musk Back Cardano In US Crypto Adoption? Hoskinson Thinks So
In a recent livestream, Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson sparked significant speculation regarding whether the US government could adopt Cardano under the guidance of Elon Musk—now heading the newly formed Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).
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BRIEF-Lundin Gold Says Increases Quarterly Dividend To $0.30 Per Share
Feb 20 (Reuters) - Lundin Gold Inc LUG.TO:LUNDIN GOLD ANNOUNCES 50% INCREASE TO QUARTERLY DIVIDEND AND IMPLEMENTATION OF NORMAL COURSE ISSUER BIDLUNDIN GOLD INC - INCREASES QUARTERLY DIVIDEND TO $0.30 PER SHARESource text: ID:nCNWJxHJlaFurther company coverage: LUG.TOReuters
Fri, Feb 21
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Planemaker Boeing names Jeff Shockey as new top lobbyist
Adds more details, comments in paragraphs 3-11By David Shepardson WASHINGTON, Feb 20 (Reuters) - Boeing BA.N on Thursday named Jeff Shockey as its new top lobbyist, as the U.S. planemaker faces a number of issues in Washington including criticism from President Donald Trump over delayed deliverie...Reuters
Fri, Feb 21
Stocks
Miners, energy stocks push Australian shares higher; Nine Entertainment top gainer
Feb 21 (Reuters) - Australian shares rose on Friday, driven by gains in miners and energy stocks on strong commodity prices, while Nine Entertainment NEC.AX emerged as the top gainer on the benchmark after 60%-owned Domain Holdings Australia DHG.AX received a buyout offer.The S&P/ASX 200 index ....Reuters
Fri, Feb 21
Stocks
Alarm.com Surpasses Revenue Expectations
Alarm.com (NASDAQ:ALRM), an innovator in secure and intelligent property solutions, unveiled fourth-quarter 2024 financial results on Thursday, Feb. 20, that topped analysts' consensus expectations. Adjusted EPS of $0.58 exceeded the $0.53 estimate, while Q4 revenue reached $242.2 million, outperfor...The Motley Fool
Fri, Feb 21
Commodities
LIVESTOCK-CME hogs drop with pork belly prices; exchange corrects price
By Tom PolansekFeb 20 (Reuters) - Chicago Mercantile Exchange lean hog futures slid on Thursday, as a sharp setback in pork belly prices set a negative tone for the market, brokers said.Exchange-owner CME Group CME.O said it made an error on the final settlement price for February hog futures that i...Reuters
Fri, Feb 21
Stocks
Globus Medical Inc reports results for the quarter ended December 31 - Earnings Summary
Globus Medical Inc GMED.N reported quarterly adjusted earnings of 84 cents per share for the quarter ended December 31, higher than the same quarter last year, when the company reported EPS of 60 cents. The mean expectation of sixteen analysts for the quarter was for earnings of 75 cents per shar...Reuters
Fri, Feb 21
