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BUZZ-U.S. STOCKS ON THE MOVE-Travelers, Capri, Garmin
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 dipped and the S&P 500 came off record highs on Wednesday as investors assessed U.S. President Donald Trump...Reuters
Wed, Feb 19
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Italy working on alternative to Musk's Starlink, minister says
By Angelo Amante ROME, Feb 19 (Reuters) - Italy is aiming to develop its own low-orbit satellites for government communications, its industry minister said on Wednesday, presenting it as an alternative to systems provided by U.S. billionaire Elon Musk.Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's governmen...Reuters
Wed, Feb 19
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BRIEF-Microsoft Research Develops Generative AI Model For Gameplay Named 'Muse'
Feb 19 (Reuters) - Microsoft Corp MSFT.O:MICROSOFT: IN PARTNERSHIP WITH XBOX GAMES STUDIOS’ NINJA THEORY, MICROSOFT RESEARCH DEVELOPED A GENERATIVE AI MODEL FOR GAMEPLAY NAMED MUSEFurther company coverage: MSFT.OReuters
Wed, Feb 19
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Russian wealth fund sees US companies returning in 2025
US companies could return in Q2, Dmitriev saysRussian and US officials speak in Saudi ArabiaMany companies left Russia after the 2022 invasionUS companies have lost $324 billion by leaving - DmitrievAdds new quotes from Dmitriev in paragraphs 4-5, changes sourcingBy Guy Faulconbridge and Gleb Bryans...Reuters
Wed, Feb 19
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Rule Breaker Investing Stock Stories, Vol. 10: Frosty Campfire, Fiery Stocks
In this podcast, a group of Motley Fool analysts gather to share remarkable stock stories featuring lessons on patience, transformation, and long-term success. From a legendary auto auction company to the footwear brand everyone underestimated, we hope these stories send off fiery sparks to ignite y...The Motley Fool
Wed, Feb 19
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LIVE MARKETS-Fed caution likely to push rates in major EMs higher: S&P Global Ratings
Main US indexes modestly red; Dow off most, down ~0.3%Materials weakest S&P 500 sector; Energy leads gainersEuro STOXX 600 index down ~1%Dollar, crude gain; bitcoin up >1%; gold dipsUS 10-Year Treasury yield flat at 4.54%Welcome to the home for real-time coverage of markets brought to you by ...Reuters
Wed, Feb 19
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WTO holds 'constructive' talks on global trade tensions
By Olivia Le PoidevinGENEVA, Feb 19 (Reuters) - The World Trade Organization said on Wednesday discussions on global trade tensions were "constructive", following a meeting in Geneva dominated by the tariff policies of U.S. President Donald Trump.The majority of the six countries participati...Reuters
Wed, Feb 19
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What's a Good Price for AstraZeneca Stock?
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Wed, Feb 19
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BRIEF-Apple Debuts iPhone 16E Featuring New C1 Modem Chip, Priced From $599
Feb 19 (Reuters) - Apple Inc AAPL.O:APPLE DEBUTS IPHONE 16E, WITH A18 CHIP, APPLE INTELLIGENCE, AND THE NEW APPLE C1, THE FIRST CELLULAR MODEM DESIGNED BY APPLEAPPLE: IPHONE 16E WILL BE AVAILABLE STARTING AT $599 (U.S.); PRE-ORDERS BEGIN FEB 21, WITH AVAILABILITY FROM FEB 28APPLE: IPHONE 16E TO HAVE...Reuters
Wed, Feb 19
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US aviation sector calls for emergency funding for air traffic technology, staffing
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.Airlines for America, the Aerospace Industries Association, International Air Transpor...Reuters
Wed, Feb 19
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BRIEF-EQT Plans to Prioritize Cost Savings Over Production Growth - Conf Call
Feb 19 (Reuters) - EQT Corp EQT.N:EQT PLANS TO PRIORITIZE COST SAVINGS OVER PRODUCTION GROWTH IN 2025 - CONF CALLEQT IS IN ACTIVE DISCUSSIONS WITH SEVERAL HYPERSCALERS FOR GAS SUPPLY - CONF CALLFurther company coverage: EQT.NReuters
Wed, Feb 19
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Bumble forecasts first-quarter revenue below estimates on sluggish user growth (Feb. 18)
Corrects February 18 story to fix spelling of "transpire" in paragraph 8 and "picker" in paragraph 4By Kritika Lamba Feb 18 (Reuters) - Bumble BMBL.O forecast its first-quarter revenue below analysts' estimate on Tuesday, signaling that the dating app operator's efforts to...Reuters
Wed, Feb 19
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Colombia's Grupo Aval forecasts double-digit profitability in 2025
Adds more information on 2025 expectations Feb 19 (Reuters) - Colombian financial conglomerate Grupo Aval GAA.CN expects to reach double-digit growth in profitability in 2025, CEO Maria Lorena Gutierrez said on Wednesday during a call to present their results. Specifically, Aval expects loans to ...Reuters
Wed, Feb 19
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EU wheat eases on weakness in Chicago, lingering export concerns
PARIS, Feb 19 (Reuters) - Euronext wheat edged lower on Wednesday, pressured by weakness in Chicago prices and worries over slow export demand in Western Europe, traders said.May futures BL2K5, the most-active contract on Euronext's milling wheat market, were down 0.8% by 1544 GMT at 238.25 euro...Reuters
Wed, Feb 19
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Farmers says net loss from LA wildfires estimated at $600 million
By David BullFeb 19 - (The Insurer) - The Farmers Exchanges has initially estimated a loss of $600 million from the Los Angeles wildfires, net of its per-occurrence reinsurance program and gross of tax and around $250mn of reinstatement premium.The Farmers Exchanges include Farmers Insurance Exchang...Reuters
Wed, Feb 19
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State Street relinquishes title of biggest ETF to Vanguard
By Suzanne McGee Feb 19 (Reuters) - Vanguard Group's Standard & Poor's 500 ETF VOO.P overtook rival State Street Global Advisors' SPDR S&P 500 Trust SPY.P, on Tuesday to become the world's largest exchange-traded fund, according to data from FactSet.The widely anticipated ...Reuters
Wed, Feb 19
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Ukraine's foreign minister: we will defend our right to exist
Feb 19 (Reuters) - Ukrainian foreign minister Andrii Sybiha said on Wednesday no one can force his country to give up following remarks from U.S. President Donald Trump attacking Ukraine and its president. "We will defend our right to exist," Sybiha said on X.Reuters
Wed, Feb 19
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CORRECTED-FACTBOX-All of Donald Trump's tariffs and threatened trade actions
Corrects paragraph 13 to change date of imposing tariffs on Canada and Mexico to March 4 from March 1 Feb 19 (Reuters) - Since returning to office last month, U.S. President Donald Trump has initiated numerous tariffs and made even more frequent threats to impose levies on imported goods. They ra...Reuters
Wed, Feb 19
