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BUZZ-Allurion Tech dips on $6.1 million stock offering
** Shares of weight-loss biotech firm Allurion Technologies ALUR.N fall 32.2% to $3.78** ALUR says it is raising about $6.1 mln through a stock offering and private placement** Company will sell 900,000 shares of common stock at $5.23/shr and issue warrants to purchase up to 1.8 mln shares** Offerin...Reuters
Wed, Feb 19
Cryptocurrencies
Who is Dave Portnoy? The controversial figure tied to LIBRA, GREED, JAILSTOOL, and GREED2
Dave Portnoy, the 47-year-old businessman, has been making rounds on social media, but not in a good way. Portnoy is behind several meme tokens, JAILSTOOL, LIBRA, GREED, and GREED 2, all of which have led investors straight “into the trenches.” But why do some members of the crypto community still buy in on his memecoins? […]Cryptopolitan
Wed, Feb 19
Stocks
BUZZ-Lam Research stock rises after investor update
** Lam Research's LRCX.O stock up 2% after execs provided an update to investors, projecting revenue of $25-28 bln and adjusted earnings of $6-7/share by 2028** CFO Douglas Bettinger highlighted expected gross margins of ~50% by 2028, a key metric for profitability** Co unveiled two new chip-mak...Reuters
Wed, Feb 19
Stocks
CoStar Group Inc reports results for the quarter ended December 31 - Earnings Summary
CoStar Group Inc CSGP.OQ reported quarterly adjusted earnings of 25 cents per share for the quarter ended December 31, lower than the same quarter last year, when the company reported EPS of 33 cents. The mean expectation of fourteen analysts for the quarter was for earnings of 22 cents per share...Reuters
Wed, Feb 19
Stocks
Digesting Super Bowl Ads, Dunkin' & Starbucks Plans, and Some Weight Loss Drug News
In this podcast, Motley Fool analyst David Meier and host Dylan Lewis discuss:Hims & Hers Health taking a big swing at the weight loss industry.Dunkin' and Starbucks taking very different approaches for morning coffee drinkers.McDonald's lackluster Super Bowl ad and earnings results.Motley Fool pers...The Motley Fool
Wed, Feb 19
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Democratic lawmakers urge Rubio to renew New START nuclear pact with Russia
By Timothy Gardner WASHINGTON, Feb 19 (Reuters) - Dozens of U.S. Democratic lawmakers on Wednesday urged Secretary of State Marco Rubio to work with Congress to renew a U.S.-Russia nuclear weapons pact that expires next year, saying that even during tense times the agreement has reduced the risk ...Reuters
Wed, Feb 19
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UnitedHealthcare offers buyouts to some employees, can pursue layoffs, CNBC reports
Adds background in paragraphs 5-7, details from the report in paragraphs 9-12Feb 19 (Reuters) - UnitedHealth's UNH.N insurance unit is offering employees in its benefits operations unit the option to accept buyouts if they quit by March 3, CNBC reported on Wednesday.Those who do not accept the o...Reuters
Wed, Feb 19
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BRIEF-Red Rock Resources Says Minimised Delay To Schedule In DRC
Feb 20 (Reuters) - Red Rock Resources PLC RRR.L:RED ROCK RESOURCES: MINIMISED DELAY TO ITS SCHEDULE IN DRC, CONTINUES ON SAME COURSE & WITH SAME EXPECTATIONSRED ROCK RESOURCES: REITERATE GUIDANCE PREVIOUSLY GIVEN THAT CONCLUSION ON DRC PROCEEDINGS IS EXPECTED IMMINENTLYSource text: ID:nRSS7673X...Reuters
Wed, Feb 19
Cryptocurrencies
Solana Sweeps Lows But Recovers – Can Bulls Reclaim $185 by Friday?
Solana has experienced intense selling pressure, now trading at its lowest levels since November 2024 and erasing all the gains from the post-election rally. Once a leader in the altcoin market, Solana is now facing serious risks as the meme coin euphoria that fueled its rise has turned into a blood...NewsBTC
Wed, Feb 19
Stocks
Wix.com (WIX) Q4 2024 Earnings Call Transcript
Image source: The Motley Fool.Wix.com (NASDAQ: WIX)Q4 2024 Earnings CallFeb 19, 2025, 8:30 a.m. ETContents: Prepared Remarks Questions and Answers Call Participants Prepared Remarks: OperatorGood day, and thank you for standing by. Welcome to the Wix fourth quarter and full year earnings conferen...The Motley Fool
Wed, Feb 19
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Global-e Online (GLBE) Q4 2024 Earnings Call Transcript
Image source: The Motley Fool.Global-e Online (NASDAQ: GLBE)Q4 2024 Earnings CallFeb 19, 2025, 8:00 a.m. ETContents: Prepared Remarks Questions and Answers Call Participants Prepared Remarks: OperatorWelcome to the Global-e fourth-quarter and full-year 2024 earnings announcement conference call. ...The Motley Fool
Wed, Feb 19
Cryptocurrencies
Ethereum Price Prediction: If ETH Hits $10,000, How High Could Shiba Inu and Mutuum Finance Go in 2025?
Ethereum (ETH), the king of altcoins, has been steadily climbing, with analysts predicting a potential rally to $10,000 in 2025 as institutional adoption grows. Historically, when Ethereum moves, ERC-20 tokens follow, meaning that a major ETH rally could send Shiba Inu (SHIB) and Mutuum Finance (MUTM) soaring. With ETH currently priced at $2,773, a push […]Cryptopolitan
Wed, Feb 19
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Jewish American group helping refugees scrambles after Trump aid cuts
Trump cuts have hit aid groups hardUS-based HIAS helps people around the worldRelied on US government for 60% of budgetPlans to restructure, depend on private fundingBy Alexander Cornwell JERUSALEM, Feb 19 (Reuters) - A Jewish American organization, long supported by the U.S. government to assist...Reuters
Wed, Feb 19
Stocks
US natgas producers' stock prices soar with gas futures
Feb 19 (Reuters) - U.S. natural gas producers' stock prices soared on Wednesday after some firms released positive quarterly earnings and gas futures NGc1 prices jumped about 27% over the past seven days to a near two-year high.Extreme cold in recent days boosted U.S. gas futures NGc1 to $4.242 ...Reuters
Wed, Feb 19
Stocks
Ionis Pharma Beats Expectations for Q4
Ionis Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:IONS), a leader in RNA-targeted drug discovery and development, announced its earnings results for the fourth quarter on Feb. 19. The report revealed that Ionis outperformed analysts' top-line expectations with revenue of $227 million compared to the anticipated $135 mi...The Motley Fool
Wed, Feb 19
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Ukraine's Zelenskiy says he discussed security guarantees with NATO's Rutte
Feb 19 (Reuters) - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Wednesday he and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte discussed the importance of security guarantees for Kyiv in any discussion of a settlement of the nearly three-year-old war against Russia.Writing on X, Zelenskiy said he and Rutte e...Reuters
Wed, Feb 19
Economic Indicator
Canadian election race thrown open by Trump's tariff threat
Trump's tariff threat impacts Canadian election dynamicsConservatives' lead narrows after Trudeau's resignation Liberals highlight parallels between Trump and PoilievreBy David Ljunggren OTTAWA, Feb 19 (Reuters) - Donald Trump has helped upend this year's Canadian election, transf...Reuters
Wed, Feb 19
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France's Macron, UK's Starmer to visit Washington amid Ukraine talks, US official says
Feb 19 (Reuters) - French President Emmanuel Macron and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer will visit Washington next week, amid other meetings aimed at bringing an end to Russia's war in Ukraine, U.S. national security advisor Mike Waltz said on Wednesday.Asked about the chances of reaching a ...Reuters
Wed, Feb 19
