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Fed's Harker sees more room to shrink Fed bond holdings
By Michael S. Derby NEW YORK, Feb 17 (Reuters) - Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia President Patrick Harker said Monday the conditions that would allow the central bank to stop its balance sheet wind down do not appear to have arrived yet. “We don’t exactly know” when the ongoing shrinkage of ...Reuters
Mon, Feb 17
Stocks
This Was the Average Social Security Benefit in 1975, and Here's What It Is Now
Ah, 1975. You may or may not remember much from that year, but it was when Gerald Ford was U.S. president, Saturday Night Live premiered on TV, and the Vietnam War ended. People were wearing bell-bottom pants and dancing to disco music, and a new home cost around $40,000, on average. The median fami...The Motley Fool
Mon, Feb 17
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U.S. RESEARCH ROUNDUP-Boeing, Philip Morris, Walmart
Feb 17 (Reuters) - Wall Street securities analysts revised their ratings and price targets on several U.S.-listed companies, including Boeing, Philip Morris and Walmart on Monday. HIGHLIGHTS* Boeing BA.N: Jefferies raises target price to $220 from $210* Philip Morris PM.N: JP Morgan raises target pr...Reuters
Mon, Feb 17
Stocks
GLOBAL MARKETS-European shares break record highs on Ukraine peace hopes
Pan European stock index breaks all-time high Crude rises after reports of Opec+ delays to supply increaseInvestors wary of Russia-Ukraine talks, tariff news Updates prices throughout and latest on Ukraine deliberations in paragraphs 6-7By Nell Mackenzie LONDON, Feb 17 (Reuters) - European shares...Reuters
Mon, Feb 17
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Tenaris SA expected to post earnings of 65 cents a share - Earnings Preview
Tenaris SA TS.N, TS is expected to show a fall in quarterly revenue when it reports results on February 19 for the period ending December 31 2024The Luxembourg Luxembourg-based company is expected to report a 18.6% decrease in revenue to $2.781 billion from $3.41 billion a year ago, according to ...Reuters
Mon, Feb 17
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Travelers Europe names Lawton as COO
By Rebecca DelaneyFeb 17 - (The Insurer) - Travelers Europe has appointed Mike Lawton as chief operating officer, subject to regulatory approval.In his role new, Lawton will report to Matthew Wilson, CEO of Travelers Europe.He oversee day-to-day business operations and the implementation of Traveler...Reuters
Mon, Feb 17
Stocks
BUZZ-FX options wrap - Short volatility signals don't favour the USD
FX option implied volatility has remained under pressure over the past week. While the USD consolidates near a two-month low in thin U.S. holiday trading, volatility remains subdued. For now, multiple factors support continued USD weakness, keeping option-implied volatility heavy.Implied volatility ...Reuters
Mon, Feb 17
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Borr Drilling Ltd expected to post earnings of 9 cents a share - Earnings Preview
Borr Drilling Ltd BORR.N, BORR.K is expected to show a rise in quarterly revenue when it reports results on February 19 for the period ending December 31 2024The Hamilton Bermuda-based company is expected to report a 12.2% increase in revenue to $247.5 million from $220.6 million a year ago, acco...Reuters
Mon, Feb 17
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Macron spoke with Trump ahead of Ukraine meeting with European leaders
PARIS, Feb 17 (Reuters) - French President Emmanuel Macron spoke with U.S. President Donald Trump ahead of an informal meeting of European leaders in Paris on Ukraine, a French presidency official said on Monday.Reuters
Mon, Feb 17
Cryptocurrencies
Ethereum Forms A Bullish Pattern – Expert Reveals Short-Term Price Target
Ethereum has been trading below the $2,800 mark for the past two weeks as selling pressure at this critical level continues to exhaust bullish momentum. Investors remain cautious amid heightened volatility, fearing that Ethereum could extend its losses if it fails to reclaim key levels. Despite the ...NewsBTC
Mon, Feb 17
Cryptocurrencies
Jack Dorsey And Satoshi Nakamoto—Could They Be The Same Person?
A new hypothesis that connects Jack Dorsey to the pseudonymous creator of Bitcoin has caused a stir in the cryptocurrency community. On February 15th, financial news editor Seán Murray published a comprehensive thread on X (formerly Twitter) in which he compiled what he considered to be evidence tha...Bitcoinist
Mon, Feb 17
Stocks
Is Nu Stock a Buy Now?
There's been a lot of excitement in the stock market so far in 2025, mostly related to artificial intelligence (AI). The DeepSeek launch took investors by surprise a few weeks ago, and since then there's been a torrent of high-profile earnings reports like those of Apple, Amazon, and Alphabet.Despit...The Motley Fool
Mon, Feb 17
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EU defence spending burden must be shared better: French finance minister
Adds details, quote, backgroundBRUSSELS, Feb 17 (Reuters) - European countries need to do a better job of sharing the burden of financing defence, French Finance Minister Eric Lombard said on Monday amid calls for Europe to boost defence spending.If European Union countries want to be serious about ...Reuters
Mon, Feb 17
Cryptocurrencies
Ethereum wallet burns 500 ETH to spread ominous warning about Kuande Investments
A mysterious Etherscan transaction with a worrying message burned 500 ETH in a statement about Kuande Investments. The event triggered a new meme frenzy, as at least two new assets were created to tap the social media hype.Cryptopolitan
Mon, Feb 17
Forex
Conagra Brands trims 2025 profit forecast on supply constraint woes
Adds details throughout Feb 17 (Reuters) - Conagra Brands CAG.N trimmed its annual profit and operating margin forecasts further on Monday, citing supply constraints and foreign exchange rates. Conagra said it has experienced customer service interruptions on frozen meals containing chicken and f...Reuters
Mon, Feb 17
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Too early to discuss troop deployment to Ukraine, says Spain
Adds new Spain comments MADRID, Feb 17 (Reuters) - Spain poured cold water on Monday on a British proposal to send peacekeepers to Ukraine and said negotiations to end the three-year war should not end up rewarding Russian aggression. "It is too early at this time to speak about deploying t...Reuters
Mon, Feb 17
Stocks
1 Magnificent S&P 500 Dividend Stock Down 42% to Buy and Hold Forever
If you've been around long enough, you will encounter some bumps in the road. This is true for The Hershey Company (NYSE: HSY), whose history dates back to the 1890s. The company is among the most iconic global food and beverage brands today.The stock has fallen over 40% from its peak, which is shoc...The Motley Fool
Mon, Feb 17
Commodities
FACTBOX-Germany's election in polls, parties and policy debates
Updates with latest opinion poll in paragraphs 7-8, recasts economy section BERLIN, Feb 17 (Reuters) - Germany will hold a snap national election on Feb. 23 following the collapse of Chancellor Olaf Scholz's three-way coalition.Here are the main parties contending, their poll standings, and t...Reuters
Mon, Feb 17
