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US Mideast envoy says phase two Gaza talks to continue this week
NEW YORK, Feb 16 (Reuters) - U.S. Middle envoy Steve Witkoff said on Sunday that talks on phase two of a ceasefire deal between Israel and Palestinian militants Hamas would continue this week "at a location to be determined" to figure out how to reach a successful conclusion.He told Fox News...Reuters
Sun, Feb 16
Stocks
Better Dividend Stock: Rexford Industrial vs. W.P. Carey
Rexford Industrial (NYSE: REXR) and W.P. Carey (NYSE: WPC) are slotted into different niches in the real estate investment trust (REIT) sector. Both have a focus on industrial assets, so investors looking at one might also want to consider the other. But when it comes to the way they run their respe...The Motley Fool
Sun, Feb 16
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France says UK PM Starmer, Scholz, Von der Leyen and NATO's Rutte to attend meeting on Ukraine
PARIS, Feb 16 (Reuters) - The French Presidency said British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, German Chancellor Olaf Scolz, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen would attend its meeting on Monday to discuss Ukraine.The French presidency added on Sunday...Reuters
Sun, Feb 16
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Trump administration lays off FDA employees, Stat News reports
Feb 16 (Reuters) - The Trump administration terminated employees at the Food and Drug Administration on Saturday night, Stat News reported, citing sources.It wasn't immediately clear how many FDA employees were affected nor how many parts of the agency may be involved, the report said, adding th...Reuters
Sun, Feb 16
Stocks
Broadcom vs. Advanced Micro Devices: Wall Street Sees Much Faster Earnings Growth for One, But Thinks the Other Stock Will Outperform
Nvidia has been the undisputed winner of the artificial intelligence trade, as the leader in creating chips and network infrastructure that power AI solutions. However, there are plenty of competitors trying to get in on the action. After all, the potential market for AI is expected to be so big tha...The Motley Fool
Sun, Feb 16
Commodities
White House envoy says he will go to Saudi Arabia for Russia-Ukraine talks
WASHINGTON, Feb 16 (Reuters) - White House Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff on Sunday said he would travel to Saudi Arabia later in the day with national security advisor Mike Waltz for talks on how to end Russia's war on Ukraine.His remarks to Fox News were the first official confirmation that t...Reuters
Sun, Feb 16
Cryptocurrencies
Solana Price Eyes Surge To $260, But Losing $190 Could Ruin The Rally
Solana has extended its price decline below $200, but technical analysis shows that it continues to trade within a bullish setup. At the time of writing, Solana finds itself trading close to a support level that could determine its next major move. This is because technical analysis shows that Solan...NewsBTC
Sun, Feb 16
Stocks
Is S&P Global Stock a Buy Now?
Shares of S&P Global (NYSE: SPGI) rallied sharply following the release of its fourth-quarter earnings report, which exceeded Wall Street estimates. For the period ended Dec. 31., the financial services intelligence giant posted a 14% year-over-year increase in quarterly revenue, while adjusted earn...The Motley Fool
Sun, Feb 16
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REFILE-EXCLUSIVE-US asks Europeans what they need for Ukraine security guarantees, document shows
Refiles to add full name and title of President Trump in paragraph 3By John Irish MUNICH, Feb 16 (Reuters) - The United States has asked its European allies what they would need from Washington to participate in Ukraine security arrangements, according to a document seen by Reuters.The diplomatic...Reuters
Sun, Feb 16
Stocks
This Stock Is Already Up by 55% in 2025: Is It Too Late to Buy?
It's only mid-February, but as of this writing biotech company Axsome Therapeutics (NASDAQ: AXSM) is up by 55% year to date. Substantial stock-market gains over short periods aren't that rare in the industry. For those who missed Axsome's rally this year, the question is whether the company can perf...The Motley Fool
Sun, Feb 16
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Tencent's Weixin app, Baidu launch DeepSeek search testing
Adds Baidu announcement HONG KONG/SHANGHAI, Feb 16 (Reuters) - Tencent said on Sunday its 0700.HK Weixin messaging app, China's largest, is allowing some users to search via DeepSeek's artificial intelligence model as firms race to link up with the AI startup.In a beta test, Weixin is tes...Reuters
Sun, Feb 16
Cryptocurrencies
Is The Bitcoin Bear Market Here? This On-Chain Indicator Suggests So
The price performance of Bitcoin has been underwhelming for most parts of 2025, failing to capitalize on the red-hot momentum in the last 30 days of 2024. Despite the market leader’s obvious struggles, investors have still not lost hope on BTC making one final rally to a new all-time high. How...Bitcoinist
Sun, Feb 16
Stocks
Worried About Tariffs and the Impact on Stocks? Why That Could Prove to Be a Costly Mistake.
The impact that tariffs and trade wars may have on the economy looks to be weighing on the markets of late. In the past three months, since the presidential election, there has been a lot of turbulence in the market with the S&P 500's gains over that stretch up around just 1%. President Trump has th...The Motley Fool
Sun, Feb 16
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EXCLUSIVE-Five Iraqi banks to be banned from U.S. dollar transactions - sources
Central bank action comes after U.S. Treasury meetings in Dubai Banks banned from U.S. dollar transactions to prevent smugglingIran views Iraq as its economic lungIraq in crosshairs as Trump to tighten sanctions grip on IranBy Maha El Dahan and Ahmed Rasheed DUBAI/BAGHDAD, Feb 16 (Reuters) - Iraq...Reuters
Sun, Feb 16
Stocks
Archer Aviation's Latest Capital Raise Shows the eVTOL Pioneer Is Ready for Takeoff
The race to develop electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft has undergone a dramatic consolidation since its emergence around 2010. What began as a crowded field with hundreds of competing aircraft designs has been winnowed down significantly as the technical and regulatory hurdles be...The Motley Fool
Sun, Feb 16
Stocks
Spousal Social Security Benefits: 3 Things All Retired Couples Should Know
Close to 70 million Americans will receive a Social Security check in 2025, with benefits making up nearly one-third of older adults' retirement income, according to the Social Security Administration.Spousal benefits can boost your checks substantially, with the average payment landing at around $9...The Motley Fool
Sun, Feb 16
Stocks
RPT-Wall St Week Ahead-Walmart to shed light on consumer health as inflation bites, tariffs swirl
Repeats column first published on FridayBy Lewis Krauskopf NEW YORK, Feb 14 (Reuters) - Walmart's quarterly report in the coming week will give investors fresh insight into the health of U.S. consumers, who are facing stronger inflation and uncertainty over whether President Donald Trump'...Reuters
Sun, Feb 16
