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Brazil launches first-ever XRP ETF
The launch of the world’s first-ever XRP spot ETF has been officially approved, and the credit goes to Brazil. Today, the Brazil Securities Commission (CVM) officially greenlit the launch of Hashdex’s XRP spot ETF. While the exact listing date for the ETF on Brazil’s B3 stock exchange is yet to be announced, Hashdex representatives have […]Cryptopolitan
Wed, Feb 19
Commodities
ANALYSIS-Russia advances on Ukraine's critical minerals as Trump talks of a deal
By Andrew Osborn LONDON, Feb 19 (Reuters) - Russia, like U.S. President Donald Trump, covets Ukraine's natural resources - and on the ground its forces are closing in on a giant lithium deposit.Trump said this month he wants Kyiv to hand over large quantities of its critical minerals in retur...Reuters
Wed, Feb 19
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GM CFO says if US tariffs are permanent, company must consider plant locations
Added paragraphs 2 through 4 Feb 19 (Reuters) - General Motors CFO Paul Jacobson said on Wednesday at a Barclays conference that if U.S. tariffs became permanent, the company would have to consider moving plants, but also said it had not made those decisions yet. GM and other automakers are close...Reuters
Wed, Feb 19
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BRIEF-Sable Offshore Corp Files Complaint Against California Coastal Commission
Feb 19 (Reuters) - Sable Offshore Corp SOC.N:SABLE OFFSHORE CORP - ON FEB 16, CALIFORNIA COASTAL COMMISSION (CCC) ISSUED NOTICE TO SABLE OFFSHORE FOR ANOMALY REPAIR WORKSABLE OFFSHORE CORP - REPLIES TO CCC, INTENDS TO PROCEED WITH REPAIR WORKSABLE OFFSHORE CORP - ON FEB 18, CO FILED A COMPLAINT AGAI...Reuters
Wed, Feb 19
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BRIEF-Philip Morris International Presents At 2025 Cagny Conference; Reaffirms 2025 Full-Year Forecast
Feb 19 (Reuters) - Philip Morris International Inc PM.N:PHILIP MORRIS INTERNATIONAL PRESENTS AT 2025 CAGNY CONFERENCE; REAFFIRMS 2025 FULL-YEAR FORECASTSource text: nBw2zHBFfaFurther company coverage: PM.NReuters
Wed, Feb 19
Stocks
South African rand slides after eleventh-hour national budget delay
Adds analyst comments in paragraphs 6-7, 10-11By Tannur Anders and Sfundo Parakozov JOHANNESBURG, Feb 19 (Reuters) - South Africa's rand weakened on Wednesday after the national budget was postponed due to disagreements within the coalition government.At 1505 GMT, the rand traded at 18.565 a...Reuters
Wed, Feb 19
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BRIEF-Devonian Health Group Files New Patent Application For The Use Of Thykamine As An Antifibrotic Agent
Feb 19 (Reuters) - Devonian Health Group Inc GSD.V:DEVONIAN HEALTH GROUP : ANNOUNCES FILING OF A NEW PATENT APPLICATION DIRECTED TO USE OF THYKAMINE™ AS AN ANTIFIBROTIC AGENTSource text: nBw6DPRMvaFurther company coverage: GSD.VReuters
Wed, Feb 19
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BRIEF-Herc to buy H&E for $3.83 billion after rival United Rentals exits deal
Feb 19 (Reuters) - H&E Equipment Services Inc HEES.O:HERC HOLDINGS AND H&E EQUIPMENT SERVICES ENTER INTO DEFINITIVE MERGER AGREEMENTHERC HOLDINGS INC - H&E SHAREHOLDERS TO RECEIVE $78.75 CASH AND 0.1287 HERC SHARES PER SHAREHERC HOLDINGS INC - PAYS $63.5 MILLION TERMINATION FEE TO UNITED...Reuters
Wed, Feb 19
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WhatsApp faces EU tech rules after reaching very large platform status
By Foo Yun Chee BRUSSELS, Feb 19 (Reuters) - WhatsApp has hit a user criterion set out in landmark EU tech rules, the unit owned by Meta Platforms META.O said, meaning it is required to do more to tackle online illegal and harmful content.Messaging platform WhatsApp in a February 14 filing said i...Reuters
Wed, Feb 19
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US must meet tougher standard in Regeneron kickback lawsuit
By Brendan Pierson Feb 19 (Reuters) - Regeneron REGN.O has won a court ruling that will make it harder for U.S. authorities to win a lawsuit accusing it of paying illegal kickbacks through a charity to promote the use of its expensive eye drug Eylea.In a unanimous opinion on Tuesday, a three-judg...Reuters
Wed, Feb 19
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BRIEF-Cycurion And Iqstel Form Exclusive Cybersecurity Partnership
Feb 19 (Reuters) - Cycurion Inc CYCU.O:CYCURION (NASDAQ: CYCU) AND IQSTEL FORM EXCLUSIVE CYBERSECURITY PARTNERSHIP TO EXPAND INTO HIGH-TECH, HIGH-MARGIN MARKETSCYCURION INC: GAINS EXCLUSIVE RIGHTS TO DELIVER CYBERSECURITY PRODUCTS TO U.S. TELECOM INDUSTRY THROUGH IQSTEL’S NETWORKSource text: nGNX6Yr...Reuters
Wed, Feb 19
Cryptocurrencies
This Analyst Called The Bitcoin Price Crash Early, Total Prediction Says More Pain Is Coming
Crypto analyst Akademik, who called the Bitcoin price crash early has revealed his total predictions for the flagship crypto’s trajectory in the short and mid-term. Based on these predictions, BTC is set to experience a further crash which could send its price to as low as $80,000. What Next For The...NewsBTC
Wed, Feb 19
Stocks
Nvidia Stock Investors Got Amazing Robotics News
In today's video, I discuss Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) and recent updates affecting the semiconductor giant. To learn more, check out the short video, consider subscribing, and click the special offer link below.*Stock prices used were the market prices of Feb. 14, 2025. The video was published on Feb. 1...The Motley Fool
Wed, Feb 19
Stocks
Should You Buy Roku Stock Right Now?
Roku (NASDAQ: ROKU) delivered another quarter of fantastic results for investors.Where to invest $1,000 right now? Our analyst team just revealed what they believe are the 10 best stocks to buy right now. Learn More »*Stock prices used were the afternoon prices of Feb. 15, 2025. The video was publis...The Motley Fool
Wed, Feb 19
Commodities
Final decision for Petronas' block 52 in Suriname expected in 2026, Staatsolie says
GEORGETOWN, Feb 19 (Reuters) - A final investment decision is expected next year for Block 52 in Suriname, operated by Malaysia's Petronas PETRA.UL and that could be the second to begin oil and gas output off the South American country's waters, the head of state oil company Staatsolie, Anna...Reuters
Wed, Feb 19
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BRIEF-Sonnet Biotherapeutics' Proprietary ADC Platform Available For Drug Discovery Partnerships
Feb 19 (Reuters) - Sonnet Biotherapeutics Holdings Inc SONN.O:SONNET BIOTHERAPEUTICS ANNOUNCES THAT ITS PROPRIETARY ANTIBODY DRUG CONJUGATE (ADC) PLATFORM IS AVAILABLE FOR DRUG DISCOVERY PARTNERSHIPS WITH POTENTIAL FOR PRODUCING MULTIPLE PIPELINE DRUG CANDIDATESSource text: [InGNX6BFnLK]Further comp...Reuters
Wed, Feb 19
Stocks
LIVE MARKETS-US indexes ease early as Trump plans more tariffs
Main US indexes modestly red; Nasdaq off most, down ~0.4%Materials lead S&P 500 sector decliners; Energy up the mostEuro STOXX 600 index down ~1%Dollar, bitcoin up; crude up >1%; gold ~flatUS 10-Year Treasury yield edges up to ~4.55%Welcome to the home for real-time coverage of markets brough...Reuters
Wed, Feb 19
