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More than $50 billion needed to rebuild Gaza, World Bank joint assessment says
GENEVA, Feb 18 (Reuters) - More than $50 billion will be required to rebuild Gaza and the West Bank after the 15-month Israel-Hamas conflict, according to an assessment released by the United Nations, the European Union and the World Bank on Tuesday.The Interim Rapid Damage and Needs Assessment said...Reuters
Tue, Feb 18
Stocks
What Is Driving Hims & Hers Stock Higher?
In this video, I will talk about recent updates regarding Hims & Hers Health (NYSE: HIMS). 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. 14, 2025.Start Y...The Motley Fool
Tue, Feb 18
Stocks
BUZZ-Algorhythm Holdings falls on CFO appointment
** Shares of logistics provider and karaoke maker Algorhythm Holdings RIME.O down 7.72% at $2.50, a record low** RIME appoints Alex Andre as CFO & general counsel** Till stock's last close, RIME shares fell about 85% so far this year; they declined 91.29% in 2024Reuters
Tue, Feb 18
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Dark fleet definition must be "clear and quantified", Insurwave founder warns
By George AbbottFeb 18 - (The Insurer) - Insurwave co-founder Stefan Schrijnen has called for a "clear and quantified" definition of the dark fleet to help better understand the risk these vessels pose to the insurance sector.Schrijnen, who also serves as chief commercial officer at the insu...Reuters
Tue, Feb 18
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Zelenskiy postponed visit to Saudi Arabia to not give 'legitimacy' to US-Russia meeting, sources say
KYIV, Feb 18 (Reuters) - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy postponed his visit to Saudi Arabia in order to not give "legitimacy" to the meeting between U.S. and Russian officials in Riyadh, two sources familiar with the matter told Reuters.Speaking earlier on Tuesday in Turkey, Zelensk...Reuters
Tue, Feb 18
Stocks
BUZZ-Walgreens rises after report says deal talks 'potentially' resume with Sycamore
** Pharmacy chain operator Walgreens Boots Alliance's shares WBA.O rise 10.7% to $10.75 ** The deal between private equity firm Sycamore Partners and WBA is showing "potential signs of life", CNBC journalist David Faber says live on air ** "A deal is certainly possible, but the path ...Reuters
Tue, Feb 18
Cryptocurrencies
Siacoin price prediction 2025-2031: Will SC reach $1?
Key takeaways Sia is a decentralized cloud storage platform that enables users to store files without relying on a centralized entity. The concept of Siacoin is similar to Google Drive and Dropbox, but instead, the network users rent storage space in a peer-to-peer network. The data is encrypted and distributed on the network. The user […]Cryptopolitan
Tue, Feb 18
Cryptocurrencies
Bets are in, and D.O.G.E could audit Fort Knox before May: The gold controversy
Polymarket has opened two linked prediction markets as pressure increases on D.O.G.E. to perform an audit of Fort Knox’s gold holdings. The betting odds on D.O.G.E. auditing Fort Knox by May 2025 are 57% positive, suggesting that more individuals believe it is very likely to happen. Elon Musk was encouraged to crack open Fort Knox […]Cryptopolitan
Tue, Feb 18
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Sandoz to pay $275 million to settle drug price-fixing case
By Mike Scarcella Feb 18 (Reuters) - Swiss generic drug manufacturer Sandoz has agreed to pay $275 million to resolve claims by U.S. consumers and others who accused the company of conspiring with industry rivals to illegally fix prices.Attorneys for the plaintiffs, including the City of Providen...Reuters
Tue, Feb 18
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Russia says NATO states can't enforce Ukraine peace, wants membership pledge scrapped
Russia says Ukraine must be neutral, cannot be NATO memberForeign ministry says NATO must scrap 2008 promise to KyivNATO forces in Ukraine also unacceptable to Moscow US-Russia Talks Live Recasts with context on question of Ukrainian NATO membershipBy Dmitry Antonov and Guy Faulconbridg...Reuters
Tue, Feb 18
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Israel's El Al boosting US capacity with more Boston flights
TEL AVIV, Feb 18 (Reuters) - El Al Israel Airlines ELAL.TA said on Tuesday it was expanding its capacity to the United States this summer by adding two flights a week to Boston.Starting in May and using Boeing Dreamliner 787 aircraft, Israel's flag carrier will operate five weekly flights to Bos...Reuters
Tue, Feb 18
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SHANGHAI, Feb. 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- With the rapid rise of China's manufacturing industry, the packaging sector in China has been developing at an increasingly swift pace. Many outstanding companies have emerged, standing out with advanced equipment, high production efficiency, and competitive p...PR Newswire
Tue, Feb 18
Economic Indicator
Canadian home sales fall on uncertainty about US tariffs, says CREA
Rewrites with details from statement in paragraphs 1-3, 5, adds background paragraph 4 OTTAWA, Feb 18 (Reuters) - Canadian home sales weakened in the last week of January on uncertainty caused by the possibility of U.S. tariffs, the Canadian Real Estate Association said on Tuesday. The industr...Reuters
Tue, Feb 18
Stocks
BUZZ-Expeditors International of Washington rises on upbeat quarterly results
** Shares of global freight forwarder Expeditors International of Washington EXPD.N up 1.97% at $115.89** Co reports Q4 profit of $1.68 per share, above analysts' average estimate of $1.44 per share, according to data compiled by LSEG** Also reports Q4 revenue of $3 billion, above analysts' ...Reuters
Tue, Feb 18
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US appeals court blocks Biden-era student debt relief plan
Feb 18 (Reuters) - A U.S. appeals court on Tuesday ruled that Democratic former President Joe Biden's administration lacked authority to pursue a student debt relief plan designed to lower monthly payments for millions of borrowers and speed up loan forgiveness for some.The 8th U.S. Circuit Cour...Reuters
Tue, Feb 18
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Senior US prosecutor resigns, citing demand to probe Biden-era contract
Updates with more detailsBy Sarah N. Lynch WASHINGTON, Feb 18 (Reuters) - A senior federal prosecutor in Washington resigned on Tuesday, citing what she called an improper demand by appointees of President Donald Trump's administration to launch a criminal probe of a government contract a...Reuters
Tue, Feb 18
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US, Russia agree to restore diplomatic missions as first step in Ukraine war talks
By Humeyra Pamuk and Simon Lewis RIYADH/WASHINGTON, Feb 18 (Reuters) - The U.S. and Russia agreed on Tuesday to restore the normal functioning of each other's diplomatic missions, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said after talks between senior U.S. and Russian officials in Saudi Arabia.The mov...Reuters
Tue, Feb 18
Stocks
BUZZ-Constellation Energy rises after quarterly profit beat
** Shares of electric utility Constellation Energy CEG.O up 1% at $320.52 ** Company beats Q4 profit estimates, helped by lower expenses and rising demand for power** CEG reports Q4 adj. profit of $2.44/shr vs est. of $2.15/shr** Company forecasts 2025 adj. per-share earnings in the range of $8.90/...Reuters
Tue, Feb 18
Economic Indicator
Euro zone borrowing costs rise as investors see more defence spending ahead
Updates pricesBy Alun John LONDON, Feb 18 (Reuters) - Longer-dated euro zone yields rose to two-week highs on Tuesday, extending the increases of the previous day when investors sold bonds on expectations that European governments would ramp up issuance to fund bigger defence spending. Germany...Reuters
Tue, Feb 18
