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Prediction: XRP (Ripple) Will Outperform Bitcoin and Ether Over the Next Year
Cryptocurrencies are some of the most volatile assets you could invest in. But those willing to hang on for the ride can experience some staggering returns. For example, Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) is up 2,370% since the start of 2019 as of this writing on February 14. Ether (CRYPTO: ETH), the native toke...The Motley Fool
Tue, Feb 18
Cryptocurrencies
Dogecoin Repeating History? This Setup Led To 150% Gains
A new technical chart shared by crypto analyst Cas Abbé (@cas_abbe) on X is showing a recurring bullish pattern in Dogecoin’s price action. The 3-day chart highlights three distinct descending channels in Dogecoin’s history—one during Q4 2023, another in Q3 2024, and the current one in early 2025—th...NewsBTC
Tue, Feb 18
Stocks
Is ConocoPhillips an Undervalued Energy Stock?
Investors are looking to energy companies as the demand for artificial intelligence (AI) creates new energy needs.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 Fe...The Motley Fool
Tue, Feb 18
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Venture Global climbs after brokerages start coverage with bullish ratings
Feb 18 - Venture Global VG.N shares hit a one-week peak on Tuesday, after several brokerages initiated coverage with bullish ratings on the company despite its drab market debut in January. Venture Global stock was last up 5.8% at $16.87. The liquefied natural gas (LNG) provider began tradin...Reuters
Tue, Feb 18
Stocks
Why Is Everyone Talking About Grab Stock?
In this video, I will cover the recent updates regarding Grab (NASDAQ: GRAB). Watch the short video to learn more, consider subscribing, and click the special offer link below.*Stock prices used were from the trading day of Feb. 14, 2025. The video was published on Feb. 18, 2025.Where to invest $1,0...The Motley Fool
Tue, Feb 18
Cryptocurrencies
Fraudulent version of Four.meme platform makes top search result on Google
A fraudulent platform disguised as popular memecoin launchpad “Four.meme” ascended to the top of Google search results in a phishing campaign designed to deceive users into engaging with the malicious clone website. Phishing attacks have become prevalent in crypto, evolving with current industry trends and technological advancements to exploit people. The latest entity to become […]Cryptopolitan
Tue, Feb 18
Stocks
GLOBAL MARKETS-Stocks edge higher as markets digest earnings, tariffs
Benchmark S&P 500 slightly ahead in choppy tradingEuropean stocks touch record highs, defence stocks rallyEuro zone borrowing costs rise on spending boost expectationsGold gains on U.S. tariff uncertainty, inflation worries Investors wait on U.S-Russia talksUpdates prices throughout with U.S. ma...Reuters
Tue, Feb 18
Stocks
BUZZ-Donnelley Financial hits one-year low after downbeat Q1 forecast
** Shares of financial compliance firm Donnelley Financial Solutions DFIN.N plunge as much as 18.4%, hitting their lowest since November 2023; last down 17.1% at $54.59** DFIN expects Q1 net sales between $190 million and $200 million, compared with Wall Street expectations of $208.2 million, accord...Reuters
Tue, Feb 18
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Gaza Arab plan may involve up to $20 billion regional contribution, sources say
Arab plan for Gaza mostly based on Egyptian proposal, sources say Plan could include $20 bln in Arab contributions Larger Friday gathering of Arab leaders expected in Riyadh Adds Palestinian Authority cabinet statement, paragraph 10By Nafisa Eltahir and Pesha Magid CAIRO/RIYADH, Feb 18 (Reuters) ...Reuters
Tue, Feb 18
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CORRECTED-ECB extends work from home policy even as others reverse course
Corrects paragraph 2 to add "most of" before "their time away" FRANKFURT, Feb 18 (Reuters) - The European Central Bank extended its work-from-home policy by two years on Tuesday, only requiring staff to be in the office for about 50% of their time, the bank said, just as some nota...Reuters
Tue, Feb 18
Other
US will not lower troop numbers in eastern Europe, Polish president says
Fixes date of meeting to Tuesday from Monday, in paragraphs 1 & 3 WARSAW, Feb 18 (Reuters) - Poland's president said on Tuesday that U.S. officials had assured him that Washington did not intend to lower troop numbers in eastern Europe, as he gave a statement to reporters after meeting Do...Reuters
Tue, Feb 18
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ADVISORY-Alert inadvertently tagged to Companhia Energetica De Brasilia CEB withdrawn
An alert on privately held U.S.-based legal company CEB acquiring Attorney's BriefCase Inc was inadvertently tagged to Brazil-based Companhia Energetica De Brasilia CEB CEBR5.SA, an unrelated company, and has been withdrawn.There will be no substitute.STORY_NUMBER: nTUA4VGHWNSTORY_DATE: 18/02/2...Reuters
Tue, Feb 18
Stocks
3 Hot Stocks That Have Already Doubled in 2025
We're just a few weeks into 2025, but some stocks are already off to the races. There are already nine U.S. exchange-listed stocks with market caps north of $1 billion that have doubled this year. Lower the floor to a market cap of $200 million, and 19 publicly traded companies make the cut.Three of...The Motley Fool
Tue, Feb 18
Stocks
LIVE MARKETS-Much ado about tariffs
S&P 500, Nasdaq edge up; Dow downEnergy leads S&P 500 sector gainers; comm svcs weakest groupEuro STOXX 600 index up ~0.4%Dollar, crude gain; gold up ~1%; bitcoin declines ~1%U.S. 10-Year Treasury yield rises to ~4.53%Welcome to the home for real-time coverage of markets brought to you by Re...Reuters
Tue, Feb 18
Economic Indicator
Fed policy should stay restrictive until there's more inflation progress: Daly
Daly says inflation's progress is bumpy, need to see more progessEconomic impact of Trump policies depends on as-yet unknown details, Daly saysUncertainty calls for careful policymaking, Daly saysAdds comments in paragraphs 5-6 and 11, background starting in paragraph 4 Feb 18 (Reuters) - San...Reuters
Tue, Feb 18
Stocks
Hims & Hers Stock Is On Fire, But Is It a Bubble?
Shares of Hims & Hers (NYSE: HIMS) stock are up nearly 500% in the past year, but is the stock in bubble territory, or is there still growth ahead? Travis Hoium tackles that question plus the company's high short interest in this video.*Stock prices used were end-of-day prices of Feb. 16, 2025. The ...The Motley Fool
Tue, Feb 18
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France convenes second meeting on Ukraine with other Europeans, Canada
PARIS, Feb 18 (Reuters) - France plans to a host a second meeting to discuss Ukraine and European security on Wednesday, but has this time invited European countries who were not present earlier this week and NATO ally Canada, diplomatic sources said on Tuesday. Two diplomatic sources said the count...Reuters
Tue, Feb 18
Stocks
Medtronic expects pressure in surgical unit for fourth quarter, shares fall
Medtronic's surgical device sales decline due to inventory issuesCEO Martha monitors impact of Trump's tariffsShares down more than 7% in morning tradeRewrites paragraph 1, adds investor comment in paragraph 4, company comments on tariffs in paragraphs 6-9By Sriparna Roy and Puyaan Singh ...Reuters
Tue, Feb 18
Other
EXCLUSIVE-Merck vaccine case linked to HHS Secretary Kennedy delayed, company says
By Dan Levine and Mike SpectorFeb 18 (Reuters) - Merck and a woman suing the drugmaker agreed to halt a trial over alleged injuries from the drugmaker's human papillomavirus vaccine in a case with ties to U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr, the company sa...Reuters
Tue, Feb 18
