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PRECIOUS-Gold extends gains as Trump tariffs fuel safe haven flows
Bullion hit a record peak of $2,942.70 on February 11Central bank buying should continue to provide support- CommerzbankFed's January meeting minutes due on WednesdayUpdates with EMEA morning hoursBy Anjana Anil and Rahul Paswan Feb 18 (Reuters) - Gold prices rose for a second straight sessio...Reuters
Tue, Feb 18
Cryptocurrencies
Pump.fun founder calls for memecoin guardrails, disgusted by LIBRA
In light of the ongoing scandal caused by the LIBRA memecoin launch, the founder of the Solana-based Pump.fun has called for new rules to be put in place for token launchpads. The anonymous founder said that he was “disgusted” by what happened with the launch of the LIBRA memecoin. Today, in a post, pseudonymous Pump.fun […]Cryptopolitan
Tue, Feb 18
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BRIEF-Alvotech And Teva Announce Filing Acceptance Of U.S. Biologics License Application
Feb 18 (Reuters) - Alvotech SA ALVO.O:ALVOTECH AND TEVA ANNOUNCE FILING ACCEPTANCE OF U.S. BIOLOGICS LICENSE APPLICATION FOR AVT06, A PROPOSED BIOSIMILAR TO EYLEA® (AFLIBERCEPT)ALVOTECH SA - REGULATORY APPROVAL EXPECTED BY Q4 2025ALVOTECH SA - FDA ACCEPTS FOR REVIEW BLA FOR ALVOTECH'S BIOSIMILAR...Reuters
Tue, Feb 18
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BRIEF-Rtx's Pratt & Whitney Adds Sanad Group To The Gtf Mro Network
Feb 18 (Reuters) - Rtx Corp RTX.N:RTX'S PRATT & WHITNEY ADDS SANAD GROUP TO THE GTF MRO NETWORKRTX CORP - SANAD'S NEW STATE-OF-THE ART FACILITY IS EXPECTED TO BE COMPLETED BY 2028Source text: ID:nPn3mJ9vsaFurther company coverage: RTX.NReuters
Tue, Feb 18
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Jimmy Lai's son urges US, UK help to get father out of Hong Kong jail
Jimmy Lai in solitary confinement in Hong Kong since Dec. 2020Tycoon has pleaded not guilty to charges of foreign collusionSon urges world leaders including Trump to secure his releaseBy Olivia Le Poidevin GENEVA, Feb 18 (Reuters) - Pro-democracy media tycoon Jimmy Lai is physically breaking down...Reuters
Tue, Feb 18
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BRIEF-Diamondback Energy, Inc. Announces Midland Basin Acquisition
Feb 18 (Reuters) - Diamondback Energy Inc FANG.O:DIAMONDBACK ENERGY, INC. ANNOUNCES MIDLAND BASIN ACQUISITIONDIAMONDBACK ENERGY INC - TO SELL AT LEAST $1.5 BILLION OF NON-CORE ASSETSDIAMONDBACK ENERGY INC - EXPECTS TO REDUCE NET DEBT TO $10 BILLIONDIAMONDBACK ENERGY INC - TO ACQUIRE DOUBLE EAGLE SUB...Reuters
Tue, Feb 18
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Sleep Number Corp expected to post a loss of 23 cents a share - Earnings Preview
Sleep Number Corp SNBR.OQ SNBR.O is expected to show a fall in quarterly revenue when it reports results on February 20 (estimated) for the period ending December 31 2024The Minneapolis Minnesota-based company is expected to report a 9.3% decrease in revenue to $389.75 million from $429.52 million...Reuters
Tue, Feb 18
Stocks
MORNING BID AMERICAS-Europe's defence up as Washington meets Moscow
A look at the day ahead in U.S. and global markets from Mike DolanEurope's defence stocks .SXPARO, up almost 20% for the year so far, surged another 1% on Tuesday as U.S. officials met Russian counterparts in Saudi Arabia for talks about ending the war in Ukraine and Germany prepared to go to th...Reuters
Tue, Feb 18
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BRIEF-Atkore Inc. Announces Divestiture Of Northwest Polymers Recycling Business
Feb 18 (Reuters) - Atkore Inc ATKR.N:ATKORE INC. ANNOUNCES DIVESTITURE OF NORTHWEST POLYMERS RECYCLING BUSINESSATKORE INC - SALE DOES NOT IMPACT ATKORE'S HDPE OPERATIONSSource text: ID:nBw5BjXt2aFurther company coverage: ATKR.NReuters
Tue, Feb 18
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ModivCare Inc expected to post earnings of 18 cents a share - Earnings Preview
ModivCare Inc MODV.OQ MODV.O is expected to show a rise in quarterly revenue when it reports results on February 20 (estimated) for the period ending December 31 2024The Denver Colorado-based company is expected to report a 0.1% increase in revenue to $703.297 million from $702.83 million a year a...Reuters
Tue, Feb 18
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Athira Pharma Inc expected to post a loss of 44 cents a share - Earnings Preview
Athira Pharma Inc ATHA.OQ ATHA.O is expected to show no change in quarterly revenue when it reports results on February 20 (estimated) for the period ending December 31 2024LSEG's mean analyst estimate for Athira Pharma Inc is for a loss of 44 cents per share. The current average analyst ratin...Reuters
Tue, Feb 18
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Smith Micro Software Inc expected to post a loss of 11 cents a share - Earnings Preview
Smith Micro Software Inc SMSI.OQ SMSI.O is expected to show a fall in quarterly revenue when it reports results on February 20 (estimated) for the period ending December 31 2024The Pittsburgh Pennsylvania-based company is expected to report a 40.3% decrease in revenue to $5.133 million from $8.59 ...Reuters
Tue, Feb 18
Cryptocurrencies
The Fastest Growing Cryptocurrency in 2025 That Could Take Over the Market by Storm
The cryptocurrency poised for exponential growth in 2025 is likely Lightchain AI. Leveraging cutting-edge AI-driven blockchain technology, Lightchain AI is rapidly cementing its position within the crypto ecosystem. With an impressive $15.9 million raised during its presale at a mere $0.006 per token, it has become a magnet for discerning investors seeking substantial utility and […]Cryptopolitan
Tue, Feb 18
Stocks
6 Social Security Changes Americans Are Strongly Opposed To
Social Security is now less than a decade away from insolvency. Contrary to what some people believe, this doesn't mean the program will disappear. Even today's youngest workers can expect something in retirement. But how much is a bit of an unknown.The government has thrown out ideas for how to res...The Motley Fool
Tue, Feb 18
Stocks
Big News for SoFi Stock Investors
In this video, I will cover the recent updates regarding SoFi Technologies (NASDAQ: SOFI). 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
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J&J begins crucial battle over $10 billion baby powder settlement
J&J seeks to resolve tens of thousands of lawsuits linking baby powder to ovarian cancer Judge to decide whether to approve deal or end J&J unit's bankruptcyJ&J says deal has enough support to succeed after two previous failures By Dietrich Knauth NEW YORK, Feb 18 (Reuters) - John...Reuters
Tue, Feb 18
Stocks
DIARY-Federal Reserve Events
***Denotes a new entry. -------------------------------------------------------- Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) MEETING DATES: 2025March 18-19 (second day: statement released 1400 EDT/1800 GMT; news conference expected 1430 EDT/1830 GMT)May 6-7 (second day: statement released 1400 EDT/1800...Reuters
Tue, Feb 18
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Delaware bill would limit investor lawsuits as companies threaten to leave the state
Repeats story first published Monday with no changes to textBill limits shareholder lawsuits, access to internal recordsCompanies consider leaving Delaware due to legal concernsState's corporate court has come under attack by MuskBy Tom Hals WILMINGTON, Delaware, Feb 17 (Reuters) - Delaware l...Reuters
Tue, Feb 18
