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CORRECTED-EXCLUSIVE-FDA staff reviewing Musk’s Neuralink were included in DOGE employee firings, sources say
Corrects paragraph 10 to say $250 million, not $250 billionFDA reviewers of Elon Musk's Neuralink among those firedCurrent and former FDA officials are worried about safety of trials for Neuralink, other medical devicesBy Rachael Levy and Marisa Taylor Feb 17 (Reuters) - U.S. Food and Drug Ad...Reuters
Tue, Feb 18
Forex
BUZZ-USD/JPY off another leg overnight, bias to remain down?
USD/JPY choppy in early Asia trading, heavy, 151.23-65 EBS so farCloser to 151.23 low February 10, 151.00 and 150.93 low February 7 belowBias to remain down, stops eyed on breaks of each of these levelsResistance today from 151.81 Ichimoku kijun line, 55-HMA 152.07 aboveJapanese importer buys eyed i...Reuters
Tue, Feb 18
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WRAPUP 6-Europe talks up more defence spending as Ukraine peacekeeper plan divides
Adds European official on meeting of Europe officials, paragraph 2 & 3; White House official on Trump call with Macron, paragraph 5; Zelenskiy on call with Macron, paragraphs 6 & 7; Kremlin foreign policy adviser, paragraph 30 & 31, and Russian sovereign wealth fund chief 32-36European l...Reuters
Tue, Feb 18
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Acting head of Social Security leaves job after clash with DOGE, Washington Post reports
WASHINGTON, Feb 17 (Reuters) - Michelle King, the acting commissioner of the Social Security Administration, left her job over the weekend after clashing with Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency over its attempts to access sensitive government records, The Washington Post reported on...Reuters
Tue, Feb 18
Commodities
BRIEF-Ercot Issues Watch For Predicted Extreme Cold Weather Event Starting Feb. 18 Through Feb. 21
Feb 17 (Reuters) - ELECTRICITY RELIABILITY COUNCIL OF TEXAS (ERCOT):ISSUES WATCH FOR PREDICTED EXTREME COLD WEATHER EVENT IMPACTING ERCOT REGION STARTING FEB. 18 THROUGH NOON FEB. 21RELATED: nL3N3P80UAReuters
Tue, Feb 18
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Sabra Health Care REIT Inc expected to post earnings of 16 cents a share - Earnings Preview
Sabra Health Care REIT Inc SBRA.OQ SBRA.O is expected to show a rise in quarterly revenue when it reports results on February 20 for the period ending December 31 2024The Tustin California-based company is expected to report a 8.9% increase in revenue to $177.962 million from $163.4 million a year...Reuters
Tue, Feb 18
Commodities
RPT-COLUMN-Congo emerges as China's strategic copper supplier: Andy Home
Repeats column that ran on Monday, with no changesBy Andy Home LONDON, Feb 17 (Reuters) - China is reaping the rewards of its massive mining investment in the Democratic Republic of Congo in the form of surging imports of physical copper. Shipments of refined copper from the central African count...Reuters
Tue, Feb 18
Cryptocurrencies
Bitcoin Faces Persistent Resistance at $100K, Analyst Eyes Next Step
Weeks after hitting an all-time high above $109,000, Bitcoin’s price remains under pressure. It is currently trading below the $100,000 mark, an 11.4% decrease from its peak. The crypto asset’s recent trajectory has raised questions about its next move as it trades within a relatively tight range. A...NewsBTC
Tue, Feb 18
Stocks
Is This Stock a Next-Gen Digital Forensics Leader?
In this video, Anand Chokkavelu, Travis Hoium, and Lou Whiteman discuss Cellebrite (NASDAQ: CLBT), a key player in digital forensics for law enforcement. They provide ratings and insights on its growth potential, management, and financials, helping you decide if this stock is a worthy investment.*St...The Motley Fool
Tue, Feb 18
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France's Macron talks to Trump, Zelenskiy after EU meeting
Feb 18 (Reuters) - French President Emmanuel Macron said on Tuesday that he talked with U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy after meeting European leaders earlier in the day. "Work will continue based on the European Commission’s proposals, both in support...Reuters
Mon, Feb 17
Stocks
BUZZ-Aussie business lender Judo Capital hits over 3-year high on strong profit growth
** Shares of Australian business lender Judo Capital JDO.AX rise 7.5% to A$2.08, their highest level since February 7, 2022** JDO among top gainers in the ASX200 benchmark index .AXJO** JDO marks its fourth consecutive session of gains, best intraday jump since August 20, 2024** Reports 1H25 underly...Reuters
Mon, Feb 17
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BRIEF-Tesla New Model Y Car In China To Come With Additional 2-Year, 40,000 KM Warranty Until 28 Feb
Feb 18 (Reuters) - Tesla Inc TSLA.O:TESLA: NEW MODEL Y CAR IN CHINA TO COME WITH ADDITIONAL, COMPLIMENTARY 2-YEAR, 40,000KM WARRANTY UNTIL 28 FEBSource text: [ID: https://www.tesla.cn/modely/design#overview]Further company coverage: TSLA.OReuters
Mon, Feb 17
Cryptocurrencies
Dave Portnoy claims to buy fake LIBRA worth $170,000 by mistake, the trenches aren’t convinced
Dave Portnoy claimed to have mistakenly bought a fake LIBRA coin worth $170,000 instead of the controversial coin shared by Argentinian President Javier Milei. Portnoy then proceeded to share the token’s contract address on X, asking users not to invest more than they can lose. He said in the X post, “Anybody wanna buy some […]Cryptopolitan
Mon, Feb 17
Cryptocurrencies
Ripple’s RLUSD stablecoin surpasses $120 million supply
Ripple’s USD-pegged stablecoin, RLUSD, has reached a total supply of 120 million just two months after its official launch. The token associated with both Ethereum and the XRP Ledger (XRPL) has increased and is actively used in the cryptocurrency market. Blockchain data firm CryptoQuant noted that the supply expanded, which led to the upgrade. At […]Cryptopolitan
Mon, Feb 17
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World Bank to release damage assessments for Ukraine, Gaza
WASHINGTON, Feb 17 (Reuters) - The World Bank will release an assessment of damages to infrastructure in Gaza in coming days, along with an updated assessment of damages in Ukraine on February 25, Anna Bjerde, the bank's managing director of operations, said on Monday.Bjerde said the Gaza report...Reuters
Mon, Feb 17
Forex
RPT-BUZZ-COMMENT-RBA rate decision: 25bp cut with a hawkish tone?
Repeats with no changes Feb 17 (Reuters) - The Reserve Bank of Australia will announce its rate decision on Tuesday, with a 25 basis point cut to the official cash rate (OCR) - which has been steady at 4.35% since November 2023 - widely expected. The case for easing isn't, however, bulletproo...Reuters
Mon, Feb 17
Stocks
Dutch Bros Shares Soar on Outlook. Is It Too Late to Buy the Stock?
Shares of Dutch Bros (NYSE: BROS) were soaring after the coffeehouse operator reported strong fourth-quarter results and issued upbeat guidance. The stock is up nearly 200% over the past year and more than 50% year to date.Let's take a closer look at Dutch Bros' results and whether or not it is too ...The Motley Fool
Mon, Feb 17
