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Meme Coins That May 10x as Waller Hints at Another Fed Rate Cut
We may see another interest rate cut this year, says Fed Governor Christopher Waller. The Fed made three rate cuts in 2024, the first being an aggressive 50 bp (basis point) cut in September, a 25 bp cut in November, and another 25 bp cut in December. However, Waller admits these cuts didn’t have th...Bitcoinist
Tue, Feb 18
Commodities
CPC continues oil transit via Tengiz-Novorossiisk route, CPC says
MOSCOW, Feb 18 (Reuters) - The Caspian Pipeline Consortium (CPC) continues oil transit via Tengiz-Novorossiisk route following the Ukranian drone attack on the pipeline, CPC said on Tuesday.A drone strike hit a pumping station on the oil pipeline in Russia on Monday, reducing flows from Kazakhstan t...Reuters
Tue, Feb 18
Stocks
This Investment Strategy Has Been Foolproof Since 1900, and It's the Closest Thing You'll Get to a Guarantee on Wall Street
For more than two years, the bulls have been running wild on Wall Street. The ageless Dow Jones Industrial Average, benchmark S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC), and growth stock-dominated Nasdaq Composite have all, respectively, reached multiple record-closing highs.But there are also reasons to believe thi...The Motley Fool
Tue, Feb 18
Commodities
Saudi Arabian crude exports fall 1% in December
Adds detailFeb 18 (Reuters) - Saudi Arabia's monthly crude oil exports fell 1% in December, data from the Joint Organizations Data Initiative (JODI) showed on Tuesday.Crude exports from the world's largest exporter in December fell 1% to 6.146 million barrels per day (bpd) from 6.206 million...Reuters
Tue, Feb 18
Stocks
Billionaire Israel Englander Sells Nvidia Stock and Buys an AI Stock Up 1,180% Since Early 2024
Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) shares have advanced 180% since January 2024 amid incredible demand for its artificial intelligence platforms. But billionaire Israel Englander, CEO of hedge fund Millennium Management, sold down his position in the fourth quarter, while buying shares of AppLovin (NASDAQ: APP),...The Motley Fool
Tue, Feb 18
Stocks
3 Reasons PepsiCo Stock Is a Must-Buy for Long-Term Investors
PepsiCo (NASDAQ: PEP) might not be the first one you would think of as a stellar long-term growth stock. The consumer staples giant stung investors last year, falling 10% even as the S&P 500 gained over 20%. You would have done much better owning a diverse index fund, or one of Pepsi's competitors l...The Motley Fool
Tue, Feb 18
Stocks
The Social Security COLA Forecast for 2026 Was Just Updated. It's Bad News for Retirees.
Social Security beneficiaries receive an annual cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) to keep the purchasing power of benefits aligned with rising prices across the economy. The official 2026 COLA will not be determined until October 2025 because it depends on inflation data from the third quarter, which...The Motley Fool
Tue, Feb 18
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Rebel-held ports in eastern DR Congo re-open as aid needs grow
Feb 18 (Reuters) - Boat traffic returned to eastern Democratic Republic of Congo's Lake Kivu on Tuesday as ports re-opened in two cities which have fallen to M23 rebels, a development the United Nations said could facilitate access to humanitarian aid after weeks of fighting and looting.The Rwan...Reuters
Tue, Feb 18
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Russian forces capture Yampolivka in eastern Ukraine
MOSCOW, Feb 18 (Reuters) - Russian forces took control of the settlement of Yampolivka in eastern Ukraine, the RIA state news agency reported on Tuesday, citing the Defence Ministry.Reuters could not independently confirm the battlefield report.Reuters
Tue, Feb 18
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CORRECTED-Lebanon will consider any remaining Israeli presence on its lands an occupation, statement says
Corrects day to Tuesday not MondayDUBAI, Feb 18 (Reuters) - Lebanon will consider any remaining Israeli presence on its lands an occupation and has the right to use all means to ensure an Israeli withdrawal, a spokesperson for the Lebanese presidency said on Tuesday, the deadline for the U.S.-broker...Reuters
Tue, Feb 18
Stocks
3 Things You Need to Know If You Buy Pfizer Today
Pfizer (NYSE: PFE) has been around for 175 years, but the company's revenue soared to its highest ever only in more recent times. Thanks to its coronavirus treatment and vaccine, the pharma giant reported more than $100 billion in revenue in 2022 at the peak of its pandemic success. Since that time,...The Motley Fool
Tue, Feb 18
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Kremlin says joining the EU is Ukraine's sovereign right
US-Russia Talks LiveAdds quotesMOSCOW, Feb 18 (Reuters) - The Kremlin said on Tuesday that it was Ukraine's sovereign right to decide whether it wanted to join the European Union and that Moscow did not intend to dictate to Kyiv how it should approach the question.Asked if Ukraine could one day ...Reuters
Tue, Feb 18
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EU tells Trump envoy it wants to work with US on Ukraine peace talks
BRUSSELS, Feb 18 (Reuters) - EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen told U.S. President Donald Trump's Ukraine envoy Keith Kellogg on Tuesday that Europe wants to work with the U.S. in talks aimed at ending the Ukraine war. "We want to partner with the U.S. to deliver a just and lastin...Reuters
Tue, Feb 18
Stocks
BUZZ-COMMENT-Short FX volatility - the trade that keeps giving
Feb 18 (Reuters) - The FX volatility on which options thrive was plentiful at the beginning of Donald Trump's tenure as the 47th president of the United States, providing protection and returning profits for long volatility positions. However, as the USD retreated from new 2-year highs and reali...Reuters
Tue, Feb 18
