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BUZZ-H&E Equipment jumps after receiving takeover bid from Herc
Updates** Shares of rental equipment co H&E Equipment Services HEES.O up 14.2% at $99.67 ** Co receives an about $3.83 billion buyout proposal from Herc Holdings HRI.N** Herc offers $104.59 per share in cash and stock; offer represents about 20% premium on H&E's last close on Friday** La...Reuters
Tue, Feb 18
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Pope accepts resignation of Canadian bishop accused of sexual abuse
Adds Pope naming a replacement paragraph 2, reaction from the Diocese paragraphs 5-6OTTAWA, Feb 18 (Reuters) - Pope Francis on Tuesday said he had accepted the resignation of a Canadian bishop who has been named in a class-action lawsuit against the church that alleges sexual assault.The pope did no...Reuters
Tue, Feb 18
Stocks
BUZZ-Vulcan Materials rises after Q4 results beat
Updates** Shares of construction supplies maker Vulcan Materials VMC.N up 2.1% at $276.26 ** Co beats Q4 profit and revenue estimates, helped by robust pricing and strong demand for its aggregates** Posts Q4 rev of $1.85 billion, above analysts' estimate of $1.82 billion, according to data compi...Reuters
Tue, Feb 18
Cryptocurrencies
Elon Musk’s D.O.G.E to fire hundreds of high-level Department of Homeland Security employees
According to an NBC News report, the Trump administration is removing hundreds of top Department of Homeland Security (DHS) officials this week in what is described as a targeted purge of high-ranking career employees. Of course, this is led by Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (D.O.G.E), which has taken control of federal workforce reductions […]Cryptopolitan
Tue, Feb 18
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EXCLUSIVE-Merck vaccine case linked to HHS Secretary Kennedy delayed, company says
Adds background on Kennedy case referrals, CDC recommendation on Gardasil vaccine in paragraphs 8-10Trial adjourned, new jury due to reconvene in SeptemberKennedy helped organize litigation against Merck before HHS roleMerck denies claims, cites scientific evidence supporting Gardasil safetyBy Dan L...Reuters
Tue, Feb 18
Commodities
Citi revises down 6-12 month copper forecast amid tariff concerns
Feb 18 (Reuters) - Citi on Tuesday lowered its 6-12 month price forecast for copper and shifted its expected average quarterly price weakness to later in the year, citing the decreasing likelihood of substantial broad reciprocal U.S. tariffs taking effect in the first quarter.The bank now predicts c...Reuters
Tue, Feb 18
Stocks
Chemours (CC) Q4 2024 Earnings Call Transcript
Image source: The Motley Fool.Chemours (NYSE: CC)Q4 2024 Earnings CallFeb 18, 2025, 8:00 a.m. ETContents: Prepared Remarks Questions and Answers Call Participants Prepared Remarks: OperatorGood morning. My name is Michelle, and I will be your conference operator today. I would like to welcome eve...The Motley Fool
Tue, Feb 18
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EXCLUSIVE-Ford slashes manager stock bonuses to cut costs, boost performance
By Nora Eckert DETROIT, Feb 18 (Reuters) - About half the middle managers at Ford Motor F.N will not get stock bonuses this year in what is seen internally as CEO Jim Farley's latest attempt to cut the automaker's bloated costs, according to six people familiar with the matter.The stock a...Reuters
Tue, Feb 18
Stocks
BUZZ-Venture Global wins Wall Street's favor with strong growth potential
Updates ** Wall Street brokerages initiate coverage on U.S. liquefied natural gas (LNG) company Venture Global VG.N with most having a bullish view on stock** Shares of VG rise 6.4% to $16.97, hitting a one-week peak** JPM, Citigroup, RBC, Guggenheim, Mizuho, Scotiabank, Deutsche Bank began c...Reuters
Tue, Feb 18
Stocks
US STOCKS-Wall St muted as recent economic data brings Fed's next move into focus
For a Reuters live blog on U.S., UK and European stock markets, click LIVE/ or type LIVE/ in a news window.Constellation Brands jumps after Berkshire discloses stakeIntel up after report Broadcom, TSMC eye deals to split itFed's January meeting minutes due on WednesdayIndexes: Dow down 0.20%, S&...Reuters
Tue, Feb 18
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Wilson Elser’s Cvitanovic: New Trump administration brings uncertainty over future of breach disclosure regulations
By James ThalerFeb 18 - (The Insurer) - The new Trump administration could roll back breach disclosure regulations adopted in recent years, leading those in the cyber community to adopt a “wait and see” approach to advising clients, according to Wilson Elser’s Dominik Cvitanovic.Cvitanovic spoke ext...Reuters
Tue, Feb 18
Stocks
BUZZ-Meta shares slip, on course to snap 20-session winning streak
** Shares of Facebook parent Meta Platforms META.O down 2.6% at $717.40 on Tues, threatening to snap 20-session winning streak** META shares recent run to new record highs began on Jan 17, after the Supreme Court upheld law banning TikTok in the U.S., even though President Donald Trump signed an exe...Reuters
Tue, Feb 18
Commodities
Low euro supports EU wheat with eyes on Ukraine peace talks
PARIS/HAMBURG, Feb 18 (Reuters) - European wheat rose on Tuesday, supported by a fall of the euro against the dollar, but prospects of stronger competition from Ukrainian and Russian grains if an uncertain peace deal was to be found between the two countries was keeping a lid on prices.The most trad...Reuters
Tue, Feb 18
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BRIEF-American Express Says USCS Card Member Loans Net Write-Off Rate-Principal Only 2.3 % At Jan End
Feb 18 (Reuters) - American Express Co AXP.N:AMERICAN EXPRESS- U.S. SMALL BUSINESS CARD MEMBER LOANS 30 DAYS PAST DUE LOANS AS A% OF TOTAL 1.6% AT JANUARY ENDAMERICAN EXPRESS- USCS CARD MEMBER LOANS 30 DAYS PAST DUE LOANS AS A % OF TOTAL 1.4 % AT JANUARY ENDAMERICAN EXPRESS- U.S. SMALL BUSINESS CAR...Reuters
Tue, Feb 18
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BUZZ-Franklin Electric jumps after upbeat annual sales forecast, Q4 results
** Shares of energy and water systems manufacturer Franklin Electric FELE.O up as much as 8.1% at $108.08** Company sees 2025 sales between $2.09 billion and $2.15 billion vs estimates of $2.09 billion, per data compiled by LSEG** Q4 net sales rose 2.7% to $485.7 million, beating estimates of $469.2...Reuters
Tue, Feb 18
Commodities
EUROPE GAS-Prices rise on news EU to work on flexible gas storage targets
Updates prices LONDON, Feb 18 (Reuters) - Dutch wholesale gas contracts recouped earlier losses that sent prices close to four-week lows and rose after a draft EU will work on more flexible gas storage filling targets.The European Commission will work on more flexible targets for EU countries to ...Reuters
Tue, Feb 18
Stocks
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
