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BUZZ-Intel falls after rally in previous session
** Chipmaker Intel's INTC.O shares fall 5.7% to $25.81 in early trade, after stock jumped 16% in prior session** Tuesday's rally followed a report on Saturday that rival chipmakers Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co 2330.TW and Broadcom AVGO.O are considering potential deals that would sp...Reuters
Wed, Feb 19
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Goldman Sachs names insiders Connolly, Voris joint heads of Americas ECM unit, memo says
Adds details from memo in paragraph 6Feb 19 (Reuters) - Goldman Sachs GS.N has appointed insiders William Connolly and Michael Voris as co-heads of equity capital markets (ECM) in the Americas, according to a memo seen by Reuters on Wednesday.The move comes at a time when Wall Street firms are vying...Reuters
Wed, Feb 19
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U.S. RESEARCH ROUNDUP-Axsome Therapeutics, Penumbra, Republic Services
Feb 19 (Reuters) - Wall Street securities analysts revised their ratings and price targets on several U.S.-listed companies, including Axsome Therapeutics, Penumbra and Republic Services, on Wednesday. HIGHLIGHTS* Axsome Therapeutics Inc AXSM.O: RBC raises target price to $192 from $143* Genedx Hold...Reuters
Wed, Feb 19
Cryptocurrencies
Research: BTC ownership experienced a major shift in 2024, new users expected in 2025
Bitcoin investment platform River revealed in research that Bitcoin ownership had changed in 2024. The firm noted that the largest holders of BTC include Satoshi Nakamoto, companies like MicroStrategy, Tesla, and BlackRock, “Bitcoin Whales,” and governments.Cryptopolitan
Wed, Feb 19
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Anxiety rises in DR Congo capital as M23 rebels advance in east
President claims army still control city Anxiety grips people in capitalRebel advance is latest episode in long-running conflict Tshisekedi faces criticism for lack of actionAdds army, vice PM statements (paras 9 & 10By Ange Kasongo and Sonia RolleyKINSHASA, Feb 19 (Reuters) - As Rwanda-backed r...Reuters
Wed, Feb 19
Stocks
Ternium SA reports results for the quarter ended December 31 - Earnings Summary
Ternium SA TX.N reported quarterly adjusted earnings of $1.43 per share for the quarter ended December 31, lower than the same quarter last year, when the company reported EPS of $2.11. The mean expectation of five analysts for the quarter was for earnings of 74 cents per share. Wall Street expec...Reuters
Wed, Feb 19
Stocks
Shift4 Payments Inc reports results for the quarter ended December 31 - Earnings Summary
Shift4 Payments Inc FOUR.N reported quarterly adjusted earnings of $1.35 per share for the quarter ended December 31, higher than the same quarter last year, when the company reported EPS of 76 cents. The mean expectation of twenty three analysts for the quarter was for earnings of $1.14 per shar...Reuters
Wed, Feb 19
Stocks
BUZZ-Fintech PROG hits 7-month low after downbeat FY 2025 forecast
** Shares of fintech PROG Holdings PRG.N fall as much as 23.5%, hitting their lowest since July 12** Stock last down 22.9% at $32.94** PRG forecast FY 2025 adjusted EPS to be between $3.10 and $3.50, compared with analysts' estimate of $3.88, according to data compiled by LSEG** Company expects ...Reuters
Wed, Feb 19
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Ice hockey-'Golden Jet' Bobby Hull had CTE when he died in 2023
Feb 19 (Reuters) - Hockey Hall of Fame forward Bobby Hull, the first NHL player to score more than 50 goals in a season, had chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) when he died in 2023, his widow and the Concussion Legacy Foundation said on Wednesday.Hull's family donated his brain to a brain ba...Reuters
Wed, Feb 19
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US aviation sector calls for emergency funding for air traffic technology, staffing
Adds more details from letter in paragraphs 4-10By David Shepardson WASHINGTON, Feb 19 (Reuters) - The U.S. aviation sector on Wednesday called for "robust emergency funding" from Congress for air traffic control technology and staffing after a series of crashes that have raised alarm.Air...Reuters
Wed, Feb 19
Stocks
Appian (APPN) Q4 2024 Earnings Call Transcript
Image source: The Motley Fool.Appian (NASDAQ: APPN)Q4 2024 Earnings CallFeb 19, 2025, 8:30 a.m. ETContents: Prepared Remarks Questions and Answers Call Participants Prepared Remarks: OperatorGood day, and welcome to Appian's fourth quarter 2024 earnings conference call. [Operator instructions] I ...The Motley Fool
Wed, Feb 19
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Trucordia adds Relay’s Davidson as SVP, broking & strategy
By Mia MacGregorFeb 18 - (The Insurer) - Former Relay Platform president Aaron Davidson has joined Trucordia as its new senior vice president of broking & strategy. Davidson brings over two decades of experience to Trucordia, having most recently served as a managing partner at Peak 8 Advisors. ...Reuters
Wed, Feb 19
Stocks
Better Dividend Stock to Buy for Passive Income Investors: Coca-Cola or Hershey's?
Coca-Cola (NYSE: KO) and The Hershey's Company (NYSE: HSY) are excellent choices for dividend stock investors.Start Your Mornings Smarter! Wake up with Breakfast news in your inbox every market day. Sign Up For Free »*Stock prices used were the afternoon prices of Feb. 16, 2025. The video was publis...The Motley Fool
Wed, Feb 19
Commodities
METALS-Aluminium hits one-month high as EU envoys agree ban on Russian imports
Updates prices in late London tradeBy Polina Devitt LONDON, Feb 19 (Reuters) - Aluminium prices hit a one-month high on Wednesday as European Union envoys agreed to ban Russian primary aluminium imports in their 16th sanctions package to be adopted on Monday to mark the third anniversary of Russi...Reuters
Wed, Feb 19
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Cyberwrite’s Perry: Cyber catastrophe ‘definitely coming’ despite continued softening
By James ThalerFeb 19 - (The Insurer) - A catastrophic cyber event is “definitely coming”, according to Cyberwrite CEO Nir Perry, who said the ongoing soft market in the segment may highlight growing complacency around the risk.Perry launched Cyberwrite in 2017 after previously serving in consulting...Reuters
Wed, Feb 19
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Red Cross calls for private, dignified handover of hostages' bodies
Adds details throughout GENEVA, Feb 19 (Reuters) - The Red Cross on Wednesday called for privacy and dignity ahead of the expected release of hostages' bodies from Gaza under the terms of a ceasefire.Thursday's handover is expected to include for the first time the bodies of four hostages...Reuters
Wed, Feb 19
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King Risk acquires CT-based Kerr Agency
By Mia MacGregorFeb 19 - (The Insurer) - Private equity-backed broker King Risk Partners has acquired the Kerr Agency, a Simsbury, Connecticut-based firm, further expanding its presence across the Northeast.Founded in 1927, the Kerr Agency offers personal, business, life and health insurance service...Reuters
Wed, Feb 19
Stocks
Magnolia Oil & Gas Corp reports results for the quarter ended December 31 - Earnings Summary
Magnolia Oil & Gas Corp MGY.N reported quarterly adjusted earnings of 50 cents per share for the quarter ended December 31, lower than the same quarter last year, when the company reported EPS of 52 cents. The mean expectation of seventeen analysts for the quarter was for earnings of 45 cents...Reuters
Wed, Feb 19
