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BRIEF-Kandal M Venture Limited Says Now Sees U.S. IPO Of Up To 2 Million Class A Ordinary Shares - SEC Filing
Feb 18 (Reuters) - Kandal M Venture Limited:KANDAL M VENTURE LIMITED: NOW SEES U.S. IPO OF UP TO 2 MILLION CLASS A ORDINARY SHARES - SEC FILINGSource text: [ID:n0001213900-25-014684]Reuters
Tue, Feb 18
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Gallagher acquires Massachusetts-based Agilis Partners
By Isha MaratheFeb 18 - (The Insurer) - Arthur J Gallagher has announced the acquisition of Waltham, Massachusetts-based Agilis Partners.The financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Agilis is an investment and retirement plan consulting firm that offers tailored risk management services to c...Reuters
Tue, Feb 18
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TransAlta Corp expected to post earnings of 7 cents a share - Earnings Preview
TransAlta Corp TA.TO is expected to report results on February 20 for the period ending December 31 2024LSEG's mean analyst estimate for TransAlta Corp is for earnings of 7 cents per share. The current average analyst rating on the shares is "buy" and the breakdown of recommendations i...Reuters
Tue, Feb 18
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TransAlta Corp expected to post earnings of 5 cents a share - Earnings Preview
TransAlta Corp TA.TO is expected to report results on February 20 for the period ending December 31 2024LSEG's mean analyst estimate for TransAlta Corp is for earnings of 5 cents per share. The current average analyst rating on the shares is "buy" and the breakdown of recommendations i...Reuters
Tue, Feb 18
Stocks
Why Robinhood's Growth Has Just Begun
Robinhood Markets (NASDAQ: HOOD) has been one of the hottest stocks on the market over the past year, and for good reason. The company's revenue and profitability is picking up, and there could be years of growth ahead. Despite the high stock price, there is a bullish case, as Travis Hoium explains ...The Motley Fool
Tue, Feb 18
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BRIEF-Uber Spokesperson Says Shifted Towards Subscription-Based Model For Auto Rickshaw Drivers
Feb 18 (Reuters) - Uber Technologies Inc UBER.N:UBER SPOKESPERSON SAYS SHIFTED TOWARDS SUBSCRIPTION-BASED MODEL FOR AUTO RICKSHAW DRIVERSSource text: [ID:]Further company coverage: UBER.NReuters
Tue, Feb 18
Cryptocurrencies
Altseason At Risk? Expert Believes Ethereum Must Hold $2,600 To Sustain Momentum
Ethereum is trading at crucial demand levels, facing intense selling pressure and struggling to reclaim the $2,800 mark. The recent price action has raised concerns among investors, who are trying to stay calm amid rising volatility but fear that Ethereum could drop further. Related Reading: Are Mem...NewsBTC
Tue, Feb 18
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Judge expected to rule on Musk and DOGE access at several US agencies
Musk's DOGE moves to shrink and overhaul US governmentAttorneys general from 13 states sought restraining orderBy Tom Hals Feb 18 (Reuters) - A federal judge is expected to rule on Tuesday on a request by 13 U.S. states to temporarily block Elon Musk and the government downsizing team known a...Reuters
Tue, Feb 18
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Assange visitors' lawsuit against CIA dismissed by US judge
By Jonathan Stempel NEW YORK, Feb 18 (Reuters) - A U.S. judge dismissed a lawsuit against the CIA by journalists and lawyers who said the intelligence agency illegally spied on them when they visited Wikileaks founder Julian Assange while he was holed up at Ecuador's embassy in London.In a de...Reuters
Tue, Feb 18
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FDIC fires new employees as part of broader government layoffs
By Pete Schroeder WASHINGTON, Feb 18 (Reuters) - Several employees were fired from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Monday evening, as the Trump administration continued its broader efforts to shrink the federal workforce.Staff at the FDIC, which monitors banks nationwide and backstops b...Reuters
Tue, Feb 18
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US will not lower troop numbers in eastern Europe, Polish president says
WARSAW, Feb 18 (Reuters) - The United States has no intention of lowering its troop numbers in eastern Europe, Polish President Andrzej Duda said after a meeting in Warsaw with U.S. President Donald Trump's Ukraine envoy Keith Kellogg.Reuters
Tue, Feb 18
Forex
Argentina's bonds recover from memecoin spill
LONDON, Feb 18 (Reuters) - Argentina's international bonds recovered from early losses on Tuesday, as investors shrugged off the risk to President Javier Milei's position after he was embroiled in a row over a little-known cryptocurrency that crashed. Milei late on Friday recommended the cry...Reuters
Tue, Feb 18
Economic Indicator
TREASURIES-Yields supported by NY state data in subdued trade
By Alden BentleyNEW YORK, Feb 18 (Reuters) - U.S. Treasury yields crept higher on Tuesday as investors returned from a holiday weekend, digesting last week's market swings and another piece of data showing growth remains strong enough to complicate the Federal Reserve's easing path.The yield...Reuters
Tue, Feb 18
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Nike to launch new women's fitness brand with Kim Kardashian's Skims
Feb 18 (Reuters) - Nike NKE.N will launch a new women's activewear brand in the U.S. this spring in partnership with Kim Kardashian-owned shapewear clothing company Skims, as CEO Elliott Hill works to bolster its portfolio to better compete with upstart brands.Product innovation and a return to ...Reuters
Tue, Feb 18
Stocks
Is Lucid's Explosive Growth About to Hit a Speed Bump?
It's no secret that Lucid Group (NASDAQ: LCID) has faced its fair share of speed bumps already. The automaker has driven through increased competition, price wars, supply chain issues, recalls, and software issues -- just to name a few.But the young electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer finally broke t...The Motley Fool
Tue, Feb 18
Stocks
BUZZ-Fluor falls after downbeat annual profit forecast, Q4 results; announces CEO transition
Updates** Shares of construction firm Fluor FLR.N down as much as 7.5% to a near nine-month low of $40.14 in early trade** Company forecasts annual adjusted EPS between $2.25 and $2.75, compared with Street estimates of $2.95 - data compiled by LSEG** Also reports Q4 revenue rise of 11.5% to $4.26 b...Reuters
Tue, Feb 18
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Burundi troops withdraw from M23 fight in new blow to Congo
Over 10,000 Congolese refugees crossed into Burundi Burundian troops were helping the Congolese army M23 seized eastern cities Goma and BukavuThree children executed by M23 in Bukavu, U.N. saysUpdates throughout, recasts with Burundi withdrawal, adds quotes from U.N. refugee agency and U.N. human ri...Reuters
Tue, Feb 18
Stocks
BUZZ-Watsco rises as fourth-quarter results beat estimates
Updates** Shares of air conditioning and refrigeration equipment distributor Watsco WSO.N up as much as 9% at $527.29 in early trade** Stock set for best day in more than three months if gains last** Q4 sales rise 9.4% to $1.75 billion, beating estimates of $1.66 billion - data compiled by LSEG** He...Reuters
Tue, Feb 18
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Hub names Murphy as North American casualty practice leader
By Mia MacGregorFeb 18 - (The Insurer) - Hub International Limited has appointed Carol Murphy as North American casualty practice leader, based in Chicago.With more than 30 years of experience, Murphy joined Hub in January 2023 as an executive vice president. Before joining Hub, she spent over a dec...Reuters
Tue, Feb 18
