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Olympics-New Zealand's Melville Ives twins ready to shred the slopes at Cortina-Milano
By Ian RansomFeb 18 (Reuters) - When New Zealand freestyle skier Fin Melville Ives pulled off a dream run to clinch his first World Cup gold medal in Calgary over the weekend, his snowboarding twin brother Campbell was among the first to congratulate him. The 18-year-old siblings have cheered each o...Reuters
Tue, Feb 18
Cryptocurrencies
Jupiter and Meteora deny any insider trading or financial misconduct
Meow, founder of Jupiter and co-founder of Meteora, revealed that nobody from Jupiter or Meteora committed any insider trading or financial malpractice. Jupiter also hired Fenwick & West law firm to investigate and report on any issues in the company.Cryptopolitan
Tue, Feb 18
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JGB yields march to fresh highs; BOJ rate hike path in focus
Japanese government bond (JGB) yields rose to their highest levels in more than a decade on Tuesday as an auction for 20-year bonds saw low demand as investors continued to puzzle out how fast and high the Bank of Japan (BOJ) may increase interest rates.
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Elon Musk’s D.O.G.E discovers $4.7T Treasury payment code hidden in budget
A $4.7 trillion black hole in US government spending just got exposed. Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (D.O.G.E) discovered that nearly five trillion dollars in Treasury payments had been processed without a mandatory identification code today, making the money nearly impossible to..Cryptopolitan
Tue, Feb 18
Forex
Dollar firms, Aussie steady after RBA's 'hawkish' rate cut
The dollar firmed on Tuesday as traders weighed tariff worries and the path to U.S. rate cuts, while the Australian dollar held steady near two-month highs after the Reserve Bank of Australia delivered an expected rate cut but cautioned on further easing.
Cryptocurrencies
Investors Pull $415M from Crypto Funds: A Turning Point or Further Dip?
Latest CoinShares weekly report has revealed a notable shift in last week’s crypto asset investment products, with the first major outflows reported after a prolonged 19-week streak of inflows. CoinShares particularly detailed $415 million in outflows, marking a sharp reversal from the previous...
Stocks
GLOBAL MARKETS-European shares score record highs on Ukraine peace hopes
China stocks rise; Australia cuts ratesEuropean futures at record highsInvestors wait on U.S-Russia talksUpdates to Asia afternoonBy Nell Mackenzie and Tom Westbrook LONDON/SINGAPORE, Feb 18 (Reuters) - European futures hit record peaks on Tuesday as defence stocks soared on expectations of a spe...Reuters
Tue, Feb 18
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White House says Elon Musk has no official role or decision-making power at D.O.G.E
Elon Musk has no official control over D.O.G.E, the White House confirmed on Monday, shutting down speculation that the billionaire has decision-making power in Trump’s government efficiency overhaul. The statement, filed in federal court, makes it clear: Elon can advise Trump, but he doesn’t run...Cryptopolitan
Tue, Feb 18
Commodities
BRIEF-Eni Says KKR To Buy Additional 5% Stake In Enilive For EUR 587.5 Mln
Feb 18 (Reuters) - Eni SpA ENI.MI:SIGNS AGREEMENT TO INCREASE KKR STAKE IN ENILIVEKKR TO BUY ADDITIONAL 5% OF ENILIVE THROUGH ADDITIONAL INVESTMENT OF EUR 587.5 MILLIONKKR TO HAVE OVERALL STAKE OF 30% IN ENILIVECLOSING SUBJECT TO AUTHORISATION BY COMPETENT AUTHORITIESFurther company coverage: ENI.MIReuters
Tue, Feb 18
Commodities
Spain's Enagas swings to loss on Peru, U.S one-off hits
Breaks down earnings details in third, fourth and fifth paragraphs MADRID, Feb 18 (Reuters) - Spanish gas grid operator Enagas ENAG.MC posted on Tuesday a loss of 299.3 million euros ($312.95 million)for 2024 after capital hits related to the sale of an asset in the United States and an arbitrati...Reuters
Tue, Feb 18
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North Korea denounces 'absurd' denuclearisation pledge by US and allies
Adds quotes, South Korea's foreign ministry briefing and deployment of bunker busterBy Joyce Lee and Hyonhee Shin SEOUL, Feb 18 (Reuters) - North Korea's foreign ministry said on Tuesday that it will keep bolstering its nuclear force, denouncing a recent joint pledge by the United States,...Reuters
Tue, Feb 18
Cryptocurrencies
Here’s Why Big Money From Ethereum And Avalanche Are Quietly Buying FXGuys ($FXG) Before The Boom
Ethereum (ETH) and Avalanche (AVAX) holders are venturing into new projects to boost their portfolios ahead of the end of Q1. ETH and AVAX faced significant declines due to the overall market downturn, though many investors believed that the top altcoins would experience a significant turnaround. Yet, ETH and AVAX big money investors are quietly […]Cryptopolitan
Tue, Feb 18
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Tesla steps up India hiring after Musk-Modi meet, fast-tracking market entry plan
Feb 18 (Reuters) - Elon Musk's Tesla TSLA.O is looking to hire senior staff in India, job advertisements posted this week showed, signalling progress in the electric vehicle maker's plans to enter the world's third-biggest auto market.The postings come less than a week after Musk's m...Reuters
Tue, Feb 18
Commodities
Spain's Enagas swings to loss on Peru, U.S one-off impairments
MADRID, Feb 18 (Reuters) - Spanish gas grid operator Enagas ENAG.MC posted on Tuesday a loss of 299.3 million euros ($312.95 million)for 2024 after capital hits related to the sale of an asset in the United States and an arbitration on an investment in Peru. The 2024 loss compares to a net profit of...Reuters
Tue, Feb 18
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BRIEF-Basilea Pharmaceutica Expects Revenue To Rise 5.5% To CHF 220 Mln in 2025
Feb 18 (Reuters) - BASILEA PHARMACEUTICA AG BSLN.S:OUTLOOK 2025: TOTAL REVENUE IS EXPECTED TO INCREASE BY 5.5% TO CHF 220 MILLION DRIVEN BY AN INCREASE IN BARDA AND CARB-X REIMBURSEMENTSOUTLOOK 2025: MILESTONE AND UPFRONT PAYMENTS IN 2025 ARE EXPECTED TO BE IN AVERAGE RANGE OF LAST FEW YEARS OF AROU...Reuters
Tue, Feb 18
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Russia hopes that U.S. will hear its position in talks on Ukraine - Intefax
MOSCOW, Feb 18 (Reuters) - Russia hopes that the United States will hear Moscow's position in talks on Ukraine in Saudi Arabia, Interfax news agency cited Kirill Dmitriev, the chief of Russia's sovereign wealth fund as saying on Tuesday. Dmitriev, a U.S.-educated former Goldman Sachs bank...Reuters
Tue, Feb 18
