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Republican Mitch McConnell will retire from Senate after 2026 election
McConnell's retirement will end decades-long political career after 2026 midtermsMcConnell's conservative influence shaped Supreme CourtRepublican candidates launch 2026 election bidsAdds quotes, background, paragraphs 4-12By David Morgan WASHINGTON, Feb 20 (Reuters) - Republican U.S. Sen...Reuters
Thu, Feb 20
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Zelenskiy needs to come back to the table on critical minerals deal, White House says
WASHINGTON, Feb 20 (Reuters) - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy needs to come back to the negotiating table and strike a critical minerals deal that recognizes the amount of aid the U.S. has provided the country in its fight against Russia, White House national security adviser Mike Waltz sai...Reuters
Thu, Feb 20
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US consumer watchdog signs come down at Washington HQ
By Douglas Gillison and Chris Prentice Feb 20 (Reuters) - Signage marking the Washington headquarters of the U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, the consumer watchdog in the Trump administration's crosshairs, came down overnight, according to a reporter's observations and photograp...Reuters
Thu, Feb 20
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U.S. security advisor Waltz says NATO members need to hit spending target by June
WASHINGTON, Feb 20 (Reuters) - U.S. National Security Advisor Mike Waltz said on Thursday that all NATO members need to be spending 2% of their gross domestic product on defense by the next NATO summit, set for June. "President Trump's made that clear and the minimum needs to be met," Wa...Reuters
Thu, Feb 20
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Canada's Cenovus Energy profit falls on refining weakness, lower oil prices
Cenovus Energy's Q4 profit falls due to lower prices, weak refining marginsCenovus' U.S. refining revenues drop amid required turnaround workCanadian energy sector faces uncertainty with U.S. tariffs on importsChanges headline; recasts lead paragraph; updates throughout to include conference...Reuters
Thu, Feb 20
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Alibaba Group (BABA) Q4 2024 Earnings Call Transcript
Image source: The Motley Fool.Alibaba Group (NYSE: BABA)Q4 2024 Earnings CallFeb 20, 2025, 7:30 a.m. ETContents: Prepared Remarks Questions and Answers Call Participants Prepared Remarks: OperatorGood day, ladies and gentlemen. Thank you for standing by. Welcome to Alibaba Group's December quarte...The Motley Fool
Thu, Feb 20
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Hasbro (HAS) Q4 2024 Earnings Call Transcript
Image source: The Motley Fool.Hasbro (NASDAQ: HAS)Q4 2024 Earnings CallFeb 20, 2025, 8:30 a.m. ETContents: Prepared Remarks Questions and Answers Call Participants Prepared Remarks: OperatorGood morning, and welcome to the Hasbro fourth quarter and full year 2024 earnings conference call. [Operat...The Motley Fool
Thu, Feb 20
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CORRECTED-Trump to host first official cabinet meeting on February 26
Corrects headline to say February 26, not January 26WASHINGTON, Feb 20 (Reuters) - U.S President Donald Trump will host his first cabinet meeting at the White House on Wednesday, February 26, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said on Thursday.Reuters
Thu, Feb 20
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Boeing appoints Jeff Shockey as executive vice president of government operations
Feb 20 (Reuters) - Boeing BA.N said on Thursday it has appointed Jeff Shockey as executive vice president of government operations, global public policy and corporate strategy, effective February 24.Reuters
Thu, Feb 20
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Imperial Oil CEO Brad Corson to retire (Feb. 13)
Corrects John Whelan's designation to upstream senior vice president of ExxonMobil, not ExxonMobil CanadaFeb 20 (Reuters) - Imperial Oil IMO.TO said on Thursday that CEO Brad Corson will retire, with John Whelan, currently ExxonMobil's upstream senior vice president, taking his place on May ...Reuters
Thu, Feb 20
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Mexican minister touts 'constructive dialogue' with US trade officials
Adds information on tariffs MEXICO CITY, Feb 20 (Reuters) - Mexican Economy Minister Marcelo Ebrard said on Thursday he had a "constructive dialogue" with top trade officials from the United States, including commerce secretary Howard Lutnick, amid tensions over possible tariffs between t...Reuters
Thu, Feb 20
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BUZZ-U.S. STOCKS ON THE MOVE-Repligen, Mangoceuticals, Insmed
Eikon search string for individual stock moves: The Day Ahead newsletter: https://refini.tv/3LI4BU7The Morning News Call newsletter: https://refini.tv/3dKUyB8Wall Street's main indexes fell on Thursday, with the S&P 500 off record highs as a sell-off in heavyweight retailer Walmart and tech ...Reuters
Thu, Feb 20
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CORRECTED-Imperial Oil CEO Brad Corson to retire (Feb. 13)
Corrects John Whelan's designation to upstream senior vice president of ExxonMobil, not ExxonMobil CanadaFeb 20 (Reuters) - Imperial Oil's IMO.TO chief executive officer Brad Corson plans to retire from the company after 42 years of service, with John Whelan, currently ExxonMobil's upstr...Reuters
Thu, Feb 20
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LNG exporter Cheniere looking to expand under Trump, CEO says
Cheniere wants to take advantage of Trump's support for LNGExpects to produce up to 90 MTPA of superchilled gasCompany's profits in 2024 fell due to lower LNG prices Recasts with plans to expand capacity; adds quote from Cheniere's CEO; new throughoutBy Curtis Williams Feb 20 (Reuters...Reuters
Thu, Feb 20
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NBA-Spurs' Wembanyama expected to miss rest of season with shoulder injury
Feb 20 (Reuters) - Reigning NBA rookie of the year Victor Wembanyama is expected to miss the rest of the season due to a deep vein thrombosis in his right shoulder, the San Antonio Spurs said on Thursday.The Spurs said Wembanyama's condition was discovered when the 21-year-old Frenchman returned...Reuters
Thu, Feb 20
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Netflix to invest $1 billion in Mexico over next 4 years
MEXICO CITY, Feb 20 (Reuters) - The chief executive of streaming giant Netflix NFLX.O on Thursday announced a $1 billion investment to produce some 20 films and TV series in Mexico annually over the next four years.Speaking at President Claudia Sheinbaum's morning press conference in Mexico City...
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Thu, Feb 20
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BRIEF-Proxy Advisory Firm PIRC Recommends Apple Shareholders Vote Against Shareholder Resolution On Request To Cease DEI Efforts At AGM
Feb 21 (Reuters) - PIRC:PROXY ADVISORY FIRM PIRC RECOMMENDS APPLE SHAREHOLDERS VOTE AGAINST SHAREHOLDER RESOLUTION ON REQUEST TO CEASE DEI EFFORTS AT AGMPIRC RECOMMENDS APPLE SHAREHOLDERS VOTE AGAINST SHAREHOLDER RESOLUTION TO REPORT CHILD SEX ABUSE MATERIAL-IDENTIFYING SOFTWARE & USER PRIVACY ...Reuters
Thu, Feb 20
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EXCLUSIVE-US refusing to co-sponsor UN motion backing Ukraine ahead of war anniversary, diplomats say
US stance appears to reflect widening public split between presidents Trump and ZelenskiyUS also objecting to language on Russia in G7 statement - sourcesDraft UN General Assembly motion backs Ukraine, demands Russian withdrawal One source says resolution being sponsored by over 50 countries, decli...Reuters
Thu, Feb 20
