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Top US health agency updates definitions of female and male in line with Trump order
By Ahmed Aboulenein WASHINGTON, Feb 19 (Reuters) - The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services issued guidance updating its official definitions of terms such as sex, female, and male on Wednesday following President Donald Trump's executive orders limiting transgender rights.The guidanc...Reuters
Wed, Feb 19
Commodities
Exxon, SLB flag interest in lithium projects in Chile, say document and source
Exxon plans to meet Chilean officials to discuss lithium projectsSLB's New Energy unit explores potential collaborations in ChileChile aims to boost lithium output via state and private investmentsUpdates headlineBy Daina Beth Solomon SANTIAGO, Feb 19 (Reuters) - U.S. oil major Exxon Mobil XO...Reuters
Wed, Feb 19
Stocks
Crescent Capital BDC Inc reports results for the quarter ended December 31 - Earnings Summary
Crescent Capital BDC Inc CCAP.OQ reported quarterly adjusted earnings of 55 cents per share for the quarter ended December 31, lower than the same quarter last year, when the company reported EPS of 61 cents. The mean expectation of six analysts for the quarter was for earnings of 56 cents per sh...Reuters
Wed, Feb 19
Commodities
LIVESTOCK-CME lean hog futures fall on profit-taking
By Tom Polansek Feb 19 (Reuters) - Chicago Mercantile Exchange lean hog futures dropped on Wednesday, as traders booked profits following recent gains and as pork cutout prices tumbled.Feeder cattle futures also weakened, while live cattle rose.Profit-taking dragged down hog futures after the mar...Reuters
Wed, Feb 19
Economic Indicator
Trump says he'll work with Republicans in Congress to 'dramatically' cut taxes
Feb 19 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday said he is going to work with Republicans in Congress to "dramatically" cut taxes for individuals and companies."We're going to dramatically cut taxes for families and for workers and for companies, including no tax on tips ...Reuters
Wed, Feb 19
Stocks
3 Reasons to Buy Hershey Stock Like There's No Tomorrow
The Hershey Company (NYSE: HSY) stock is one that has likely frustrated its long-term shareholders. It has delivered a flat performance over the last five years, largely because it has dropped more than 40% from its peak in May 2023. Skyrocketing cocoa prices have weighed on sales, pressuring the st...The Motley Fool
Wed, Feb 19
Stocks
Oceaneering International Inc reports results for the quarter ended December 31 - Earnings Summary
Oceaneering International Inc OII.N reported quarterly adjusted earnings of 55 cents per share for the quarter ended December 31, higher than the same quarter last year, when the company reported EPS of 19 cents. The mean expectation of five analysts for the quarter was for earnings of 39 cents p...Reuters
Wed, Feb 19
Stocks
Host Hotels & Resorts Inc reports results for the quarter ended December 31 - Earnings Summary
Host Hotels & Resorts Inc HST.OQ reported quarterly adjusted earnings of 15 cents per share for the quarter ended December 31, lower than the same quarter last year, when the company reported EPS of 19 cents. The mean expectation of eight analysts for the quarter was for earnings of 13 cents ...Reuters
Wed, Feb 19
Commodities
Nutrien misses fourth-quarter profit estimates on lower crop potash and nutrient sales
Adds details and background in paragraph 2,4,5 and 7 Feb 19 (Reuters) - Nutrien NTR.TO fell short of Wall Street expectations for fourth-quarter profit on Wednesday, as the top potash producer struggled with lower sales of crop nutrients and potash, although it raised its quarterly dividend by 1%...Reuters
Wed, Feb 19
Commodities
Trump: we will fill up the Strategic Petroleum Reserve fast
MIAMI, Feb 19 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday his administration would quickly fill up the Strategic Petroleum Reserve, which he criticized his predecessor, former President Joe Biden, for tapping to bring down the price of gasoline."We'll fill it up fast," Trum...Reuters
Wed, Feb 19
Stocks
Grand Canyon Education Tops Expectations
Grand Canyon Education (NASDAQ:LOPE), an educational services provider, released its results for the fourth quarter on Feb. 19. Both earnings and revenues exceeded analysts' expectations. The company reported adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of $2.95, narrowly topping the projected $2.94. It also ...The Motley Fool
Wed, Feb 19
Stocks
Nordson Corp reports results for the quarter ended January 31 - Earnings Summary
Nordson Corp NDSN.OQ reported quarterly adjusted earnings of $2.06 per share for the quarter ended January 31, lower than the same quarter last year, when the company reported EPS of $2.21. The mean expectation of eight analysts for the quarter was for earnings of $2.09 per share. Wall Street exp...Reuters
Wed, Feb 19
Other
DOGE contract cuts worth $8.5 billion so far, a fraction of federal outlays
DOGE claims $55 billion in savings since Trump took officeCriticism over $8 billion savings claim for $8 million contractMost contracts targeted offered average savings of $7.7 mln eachDOGE's actions sow fear and chaos in federal workforceBy Brad Heath, Tim Reid and Andy Sullivan WASHINGTON, ...Reuters
Wed, Feb 19
Stocks
This Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stock Is Up 155% Over the Past Year, and Here's Why It Could Keep Soaring (Hint: It's Not Palantir or Nvidia)
The stock market has been on a tear over the last couple of years. The S&P 500 delivered back-to-back annual gains of over 25% during 2023 and 2024, something it has only done on one other occasion since it was established (during the dot-com internet boom in 1997 and 1998). Artificial intelligence ...The Motley Fool
Wed, Feb 19
Stocks
BUZZ-Grab Holdings falls on gloomy 2025 revenue forecast
** Shares of Singapore-based software firm Grab Holdings GRAB.O fall 7.5% to $4.94 in after-hours trade** Company forecasts 2025 annual revenue between $3.33 billion and $3.40 billion, compared with analysts' estimates of $3.40 billion, according to data compiled by LSEG** GRAB battles with toug...Reuters
Wed, Feb 19
Stocks
Outset Medical: Profitability Path Brightens
Outset Medical (NASDAQ:OM), the innovator behind the Tablo Hemodialysis System, reported fourth-quarter earnings on Wednesday, Feb. 19, that topped analysts' consensus expectations on top and bottom lines. Fourth-quarter revenue of $29.5 million exceeded the forecasted $28 million, indicating resili...The Motley Fool
Wed, Feb 19
Stocks
Genco Shipping & Trading Ltd reports results for the quarter ended December 31 - Earnings Summary
Genco Shipping & Trading Ltd GNK.N reported quarterly adjusted earnings of 29 cents per share for the quarter ended December 31, lower than the same quarter last year, when the company reported EPS of 43 cents. The mean expectation of nine analysts for the quarter was for earnings of 36 cents...Reuters
Wed, Feb 19
