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Europe Gasoline/Naphtha-Gasoline margins dip lower
LONDON, Feb 18 (Reuters) - Northwest European gasoline refining profit margins fell by 77 cents on Tuesday to $9.34 a barrel, while a cargo changed hands in the Mediterranean.There were no Eurobob E10 barge trades in the Argus window on Tuesday.A total of 7,800 metric tons of E5 gasoline barges trad...Reuters
Tue, Feb 18
Other
Travelers’ Hubert: NAAIA is about "paying it forward" in the insurance industry
By Mia MacGregorFeb 14 - The National African American Insurance Association (NAAIA) is dedicated to supporting both its members and the broader community through mentorship and programming, according to Raumert Hubert, president of NAAIA's New York Tri-State chapter and major case investigator ...Reuters
Tue, Feb 18
Stocks
Why Archer Aviation Stock Is Skyrocketing Today
Shares of Archer Aviation (NYSE: ACHR) are rising on Tuesday. The company's stock gained 6.1% as of 12:50 p.m. ET and was up as much as 14.4% earlier in the day. The gain comes as the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) was flat, while the Nasdaq Composite (NASDAQINDEX: ^IXIC) lost 0.2%.Archer Aviation, which...The Motley Fool
Tue, Feb 18
Forex
BUZZ-COMMENT-US recap:EUR/USD eases as Ukraine optimism fades
Feb 18 (Reuters) - The dollar index rose on Tuesday as hopes for a speedy Ukraine peace deal faded, while a stronger-than-expected Empire State business conditions index report helped push Treasury yields higher.The United States and Russia agreed to press ahead with efforts to end the war in Ukrain...Reuters
Tue, Feb 18
Cryptocurrencies
Allegedly, the Bridgewater hedge fund holds a $3.1B Ethereum (ETH) short position
Social media parody accounts spread claims that a large-scale hedge fund had a $3.1B Ethereum directional short position. The alleged leak arrives at a time when ETH still awaits a short squeeze to push the price to a higher range.Cryptopolitan
Tue, Feb 18
Stocks
Baidu (BIDU) Q4 2024 Earnings Call Transcript
Image source: The Motley Fool.Baidu (NASDAQ: BIDU)Q4 2024 Earnings CallFeb 18, 2025, 7:30 a.m. ETContents: Prepared Remarks Questions and Answers Call Participants Prepared Remarks: OperatorHello, and thank you for standing by for Baidu's fourth quarter and fiscal year 2024 earnings conference ca...The Motley Fool
Tue, Feb 18
Stocks
LIVE MARKETS-Gold gains could continue longer term
Main U.S. indexes modestly redComm svcs weakest S&P 500 sector; Energy up mostDollar up; crude, gold both up >1%; bitcoin declines ~3%U.S. 10-Year Treasury yield rises to ~4.54%Welcome to the home for real-time coverage of markets brought to you by Reuters reporters. You can share your though...Reuters
Tue, Feb 18
Commodities
Guyana, Dominican Republic advance on oil drilling and refining
Adds context in paragraphs 3, 4, 6 and 9, quote in paragraphs 5 and 7By Kemol King and Marianna Parraga GEORGETOWN, Feb 18 (Reuters) - Guyana and the Dominican Republic are making progress on accords for offshore oil and gas exploration and to build a fertilizer plant and potentially a refinery i...Reuters
Tue, Feb 18
Other
BRIEF-J.P. Morgan Asset Management Seeks To Convert $1.3 Billion JPMorgan Unconstrained Debt Fund To JPMorgan Flexible Debt ETF
Feb 18 (Reuters) - JPMorgan Chase & Co JPM.N:J.P. MORGAN ASSET MANAGEMENT SEEKS TO CONVERT $1.3 BILLION JPMORGAN UNCONSTRAINED DEBT FUND TO JPMORGAN FLEXIBLE DEBT ETF (JFLX)Source text: ID:nPn179vb0aFurther company coverage: JPM.NReuters
Tue, Feb 18
Cryptocurrencies
SEC acknowledges Bitwise Spot XRP ETF filing
According to new reports, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has confirmed the receipt of an application for a Bitwise spot XRP Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF). According to earlier reports, Bitwise initially filed an application to launch the product back in early October. The acknowledgment follows last week’s XRP ETF filings wins submitted by Grayscale […]Cryptopolitan
Tue, Feb 18
Stocks
BUZZ-Jeld-Wen sinks after bigger-than-expected loss, grim annual guidance
** Shares of building products maker Jeld-Wen Holdings JELD.N sink 20% to $7.04, tracking record low close, after its bigger-than-expected loss, grim full-yr forecast** Charlotte, North Carolina co late Mon posted Q4 adj loss of 10 cents, compared to profit of 37 cents a year ago, more than LSEG est...Reuters
Tue, Feb 18
Other
EXCLUSIVE-Ford slashes manager stock bonuses to cut costs, boost performance
Adds details on tariffs in paragraph 8, analyst and employee reactions in paragraphs 11-13About half of Ford's middle managers to miss stock bonusesMove aims to improve employee performance, says Ford spokespersonFord's stock fell 23% over last 12 months, lagging behind GM's performanceB...Reuters
Tue, Feb 18
Other
BRIEF-Nike And SKIMS Launch New Brand, NikeSKIMS, Will Debut First Collection In US This Spring, Global Rollout Planned For 2026
Feb 18 (Reuters) - Nike Inc NKE.N:NIKE INC: CO, SKIMS LAUNCH NEW BRAND, NIKESKIMS, WILL DEBUT FIRST COLLECTION IN US THIS SPRING, GLOBAL ROLLOUT PLANNED FOR 2026Source text: ID:nPn1mhPVkaFurther company coverage: NKE.NReuters
Tue, Feb 18
Other
Webb telescope observes violence around Milky Way's central black hole
Black hole Sagittarius A* is 26,000 light-years from EarthFindings based on 48 hours of observations of black hole Black hole is surrounded by disk of doomed materialBy Will Dunham WASHINGTON, Feb 18 (Reuters) - NASA's James Webb Space Telescope is providing the best look yet at the chaotic e...Reuters
Tue, Feb 18
Stocks
Why Shares of QuantumScape Are Charging Higher Today
While the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) and Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES: ^DJI) are inching in opposite directions to start this shortened trading week, shares of QuantumScape (NYSE: QS) are moving decisively higher. A leading electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer has announced its plan to use s...The Motley Fool
Tue, Feb 18
Other
BRIEF-Us SEC Seeks Indian Authorities Help In Serving Its Complaint To Gautam Adani, Sagar Adani In Relation To Us Indictment Of Last Year - Court Filing
Feb 18 (Reuters) - US SEC SEEKS INDIAN AUTHORITIES HELP IN SERVING ITS COMPLAINT TO GAUTAM ADANI, SAGAR ADANI IN RELATION TO US INDICTMENT OF LAST YEAR - COURT FILINGSEC HAS REQUESTED ASSISTANCE FROM INDIA’S MINISTRY OF LAW AND JUSTICE UNDER THE HAGUE SERVICE CONVENTION IN RELATION TO THE ADANI CASE...Reuters
Tue, Feb 18
Commodities
North Dakota sees up to 150,000 bpd hit to oil production due to cold weather
Feb 18 (Reuters) - The North Dakota Pipeline Authority said oil production was estimated to be down between 120,000 and 150,000 barrels of oil per day, as of Tuesday morning, due to the recent extreme cold and related operations challenges.North Dakota is the third-largest oil-producing state in the...Reuters
Tue, Feb 18
Stocks
Transocean (RIG) Q4 2024 Earnings Call Transcript
Image source: The Motley Fool.Transocean (NYSE: RIG)Q4 2024 Earnings CallFeb 18, 2025, 9:00 a.m. ETContents: Prepared Remarks Questions and Answers Call Participants Prepared Remarks: OperatorGood day, everyone, and welcome to today's Q4 2024 Transocean earnings call. [Operator instructions] Plea...The Motley Fool
Tue, Feb 18
