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Nvidia, Meta, Apple, and Microsoft Could Help This BlackRock ETF Turn $200,000 Into $1 Million by 2040
BlackRock is the largest asset manager in the world. It oversees more than $11.6 trillion in client money, with around $3.5 trillion of that invested in exchange-traded funds (ETFs) operated by its iShares subsidiary. An ETF can hold hundreds or even thousands of individual stocks, so investors can ...The Motley Fool
Mon, Feb 17
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
Mon, Feb 17
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Judge calls rare hearing on a holiday in case against Musk's DOGE
Democratic state attorneys general seeking to block access to federal systemsMusk's authority challenged in multiple lawsuits By Tom Hals WILMINGTON, Delaware, Feb 17 (Reuters) - A U.S. judge has scheduled a rare holiday court hearing on Monday, in a case brought by Democratic state attor...Reuters
Mon, Feb 17
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China's Xi tells private businesses to strengthen confidence
BEIJING, Feb 17 (Reuters) - Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Monday private businesses should strengthen confidence, and vowed to protect entrepreneurs' legitimate rights and interests, the official news agency Xinhua said.Difficulties and challenges currently faced by the private economy ar...Reuters
Mon, Feb 17
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Russia's Lavrov says there can be 'no thought of' territorial concessions to Ukraine
MOSCOW, Feb 17 (Reuters) - Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Monday that there could be "no thought of" Russian territorial concessions to Ukraine at future peace talks.Russia in September 2022 declared that it had annexed the Ukrainian regions of Donetsk, Luhansk, Kherson, and ...Reuters
Mon, Feb 17
Forex
GRAPHIC-Asian bonds see foreign outflows for a third straight month in January
Feb 17 (Reuters) - Foreign investors pulled out of Asian bonds for a third straight month in January, deterred by expectations of higher U.S. tariffs under President Donald Trump and a slower pace of Federal Reserve rate cuts, diminishing the appeal of regional assets.Non-native investors divested r...Reuters
Mon, Feb 17
Stocks
Don't Forget About These 3 Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) Rule Changes From 2024
One of the biggest advantages of saving in retirement accounts like a 401(k) or IRA is that you can deduct your contribution from your taxes. On top of that, your investments in those accounts grow tax free. The only time you'll owe taxes is when you take money out of your retirement accounts. That ...The Motley Fool
Mon, Feb 17
Forex
CEE MARKETS-FX hold at strong levels; Romanian leu steady after c.bank comments
PRAGUE, Feb 17 (Reuters) - Central Europe's currencies steadied on Monday after touching their strongest levels so far in 2025 last week, with a weakened dollar and possible talks on resolving the Ukraine-Russia war providing support.The Polish zloty is hovering near seven-year highs as currenci...Reuters
Mon, Feb 17
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Russia's Lavrov: Why would Europe be at Ukraine talks if they want war to carry on?
MOSCOW, Feb 17 (Reuters) - Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov asked on Monday why Europe would be invited to join possible talks on a peace settlement in Ukraine if European politicians want the war to carry on.Speaking at a news conference with his Serbian counterpart ahead of U.S.-Russia talks...Reuters
Mon, Feb 17
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Dutch pension fund ABP sells all Alphabet and Meta shares, CEO tells newspaper FD
AMSTERDAM, Feb 17 (Reuters) - ABP, the Netherlands' largest pension fund, has sold its shares in tech companies Meta META.O and Alphabet GOOGL.O, its CEO told Dutch newspaper FD in an interview published on Monday.CEO Harmen van Wijnen said the companies no longer fit the fund's governance c...Reuters
Mon, Feb 17
Stocks
3 Magnificent Stocks to Buy That Are Near 52-Week Lows
Buy low, sell high. That has been a good strategy for investors for a long time. However, finding great stocks to buy under this approach might seem difficult right now, considering that the S&P 500 is close to its all-time high.The good news is that doing so is easier than you might think. Here are...The Motley Fool
Mon, Feb 17
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TMK bolsters aerospace with AIG’s Talbot
By Michael JonesFeb 17 - (The Insurer) - Tokio Marine Kiln has strengthened its aerospace unit with the appointment of Paul Talbot as aviation underwriter.TMK said Talbot will focus on the further expansion of its aerospace unit.Talbot joins from a 12-year stint at AIG, latterly as head of airports ...Reuters
Mon, Feb 17
Cryptocurrencies
Next Crypto to 100x as Traders Withdraw $2.45B Ethereum from Exchanges
In the last 11 days, traders have withdrawn over 900K Ethereum (worth over $2.45B). Whales had also bought over 280K Ethereum ($756M) as of yesterday. What this means is less selling pressure and more price stability for the second-strongest cryptocurrency. $ETH is currently $2,700, a 2.4% increase ...Bitcoinist
Mon, Feb 17
Commodities
OPEC+ considers delay to April oil supply increases, Bloomberg News reports
Feb 17 (Reuters) - Oil producer group OPEC+ is considering pushing back a series of monthly supply increases due to begin in April despite calls from U.S. President Donald Trump to lower prices, Bloomberg News reported on Monday citing delegates.Global oil markets remain too fragile to revive produc...Reuters
Mon, Feb 17
Stocks
BUZZ-COMMENT-The EUR/USD outlook according to FX options
Feb 17 (Reuters) - Given their forward-looking nature and reliance on FX volatility and directional moves, FX options can offer clues on the outlook for a currency pair, with recent price action indicative of the EUR/USD outlook. First and foremost is implied volatility, which substitutes actual/rea...Reuters
Mon, Feb 17
Forex
Bank of England's Bailey says inflation is slowing, 2025 jump will not last
Adds paragraphs 4-9 LONDON, Feb 17 (Reuters) - Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey said in an interview published on Monday that inflation was slowing and an expected pick-up in price growth later this year was unlikely to embed longer-term inflation pressures in the economy.Part of the foreca...Reuters
Mon, Feb 17
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BREAKINGVIEWS-Europe and Trump risk Russian sanctions showdown
The author is a Reuters Breakingviews columnist. The opinions expressed are his own. Updates to add graphic.By Pierre BrianconBERLIN, Feb 17 (Reuters Breakingviews) - Donald Trump says he doesn’t like economic sanctions. The U.S. president has however hinted he might use that weapon to force his R...Reuters
Mon, Feb 17
