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Mutuum Finance Price Prediction: How Fast Can MUTM Reach $1 from $0.01?
Mutuum Finance (MUTM) is rapidly emerging as a top player to watch in the crypto market, with its presale already sparking significant investor enthusiasm. Priced at $0.01 during the opening phase of its presale, the token has attracted over 1,050 holders and raised $665,042.06 in just days, signaling strong confidence in its potential. Having more […]Cryptopolitan
Tue, Feb 18
Forex
Foreign holdings of US Treasuries fall in December
Feb 18 (Reuters) - Foreign holdings of U.S. Treasuries fell in December as the two largest foreign holders of the government debt, Japan and China, both cut their portfolios, data from the Treasury Department showed on Tuesday.Holdings of U.S. Treasuries fell to $8.513 trillion in December from $8.6...Reuters
Tue, Feb 18
Other
Grindr immunity from child rape allegation upheld by US appeals court
By Jonathan StempelFeb 18 (Reuters) - Grindr GRND.N, the gay dating app, is not liable to an anonymous male user for having matched him with four adult men who raped him when he was 15 years old, a federal appeals court ruled on Tuesday.The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Pasadena, California, ...Reuters
Tue, Feb 18
Cryptocurrencies
Mastercard shifts focus from crypto experimentation to “real solutions”
Raj Dhamodharan, who heads Mastercard’s crypto and blockchain division, says many traditional finance firms, including Mastercard, are shifting their focus from crypto experimentation to practical solutions. In a recent interview, Dhamodharan discussed “moving beyond (crypto) experimentation” and focusing on real solutions. He also mentioned Mastercard’s move to allow stablecoin payments for financial institutions to promote […]Cryptopolitan
Tue, Feb 18
Other
US judge blocks Trump from removing Democrat from government workplace board
Feb 18 (Reuters) - A federal judge on Tuesday ordered a Democrat who served as the chair of a U.S. agency that hears appeals by federal government employees when they are fired or disciplined to be temporarily reinstated after Republican U.S. President Donald Trump fired her.U.S. District Judge Rudo...Reuters
Tue, Feb 18
Stocks
Why BlackSky Technology Stock Rocketed 15% Higher Today
BlackSky Technology (NYSE: BKSY) stock has gained 42% over the past 52 weeks -- and its run is not yet done.On Tuesday, the Earth observation satellite operator posted a 15% gain through 3 p.m. ET, after announcing a "six-figure contract ... to provide immediate, subscription-based on-demand Gen-2 i...The Motley Fool
Tue, Feb 18
Other
Westfield Specialty International CUO England exiting after a little more than a year
By Mia MacGregorFeb 18 - (The Insurer) - Joe England, CUO of Westfield Specialty International, is leaving the company after a year and a half.Based in London, England joined Westfield Specialty in September 2023, reporting to Graham Evans, executive vice president and head of international insuranc...Reuters
Tue, Feb 18
Other
Rubio assures European counterparts of EU involvement in Ukraine war talks, Italian minister says
MILAN, Feb 18 (Reuters) - U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio told his French, British, Italian and German counterparts that the European Union would be involved in talks on the war in Ukraine, Italy's foreign minister said on Tuesday. Rubio had a phone call with his European counterparts as wel...Reuters
Tue, Feb 18
Other
EUROPE RESEARCH ROUNDUP-BASF SE, Direct Line Insurance, Glencore
Feb 18 (Reuters) - Securities analysts revised their ratings and price targets on several European companies including BASF SE, Direct Line Insurance and Glencore on Tuesday.HIGHLIGHT* BASF SE BASFn.DE: Berenberg cuts to hold from buy * Direct Line Insurance DLGD.L: Peel Hunt cuts to hold from add *...Reuters
Tue, Feb 18
Stocks
Why IonQ Stock Is Plummeting Today
IonQ (NYSE: IONQ) stock is seeing a big pullback Tuesday. The quantum computing specialist's share price was down 10.1% as of 3:25 p.m. ET and had been off as much as 12.4% earlier in the day's trading.IonQ's valuation is slipping today following news highlighting interest in a Chinese company in th...The Motley Fool
Tue, Feb 18
Stocks
Vanguard ETF poised to overtake State Street's fund as world's biggest
On Friday, SPY had $633.1 bln in assets vs Vanguard ETF's $631.8 bln Retail investors and advisors seek lower fees from VanguardState Street's SPY remains dominant S&P 500 trading vehicleBy Suzanne McGeeFeb 18 (Reuters) - Vanguard Group's Standard & Poor's 500 ETF VOO.P is on...Reuters
Tue, Feb 18
Commodities
ICE canola futures slip while soyoil rises
All figures in Canadian dollars unless notedWINNIPEG, Manitoba - Feb 18 (Reuters) - ICE canola futures slipped Tuesday despite strength in the soyoil market, taking a breather following much fund buying last week.• March canola RSH5 settled down $1.60 at $661.90 per metric ton. May and July were als...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
Forex
RPT-BUZZ-COMMENT-US recap:EUR/USD eases as Ukraine optimism fades
Repeat with no changes 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 effort...Reuters
Tue, Feb 18
Stocks
BUZZ-Asbury Automotive down after it moves to acquire dealership chain
* Asbury Automotive Group shares ABG.N down ~1.5% at $298.85 after co says it would acquire automotive dealerships owned by Herb Chambers Companies ** Deal for Herb Chambers' 33 dealerships, 52 franchises and three collision centers valued at $1.34 bln** ABG up ~24.8% YTD vs NASDAQ Composite Ind...Reuters
Tue, Feb 18
Commodities
CANADA RESEARCH ROUNDUP-Bank of Montreal, Capital Power, Transalta
Feb 18 (Reuters) - Securities analysts revised their ratings and price targets on several Canadian companies including Bank of Montreal, Capital Power and Transalta on Tuesday. HIGHLIGHTS * Bank of Montreal BMO.TO: CIBC raises target price to C$154 from C$150* Capital Power Corp CPX.TO: CIBC...Reuters
Tue, Feb 18
