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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
Other
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
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US asks Europeans what they need for Ukraine security guarantees - document
PARIS, Feb 16 (Reuters) - The United States has asked its European allies what they would need from Washington to participate in Ukraine security arrangements and to outline how they see lasting guarantees, according to a document seen by Reuters. The document, consisting of six points and questions...Reuters
Sun, Feb 16
Commodities
Overnight Russia strikes hit Ukraine power plant, leaving residents in freezing cold
Adds Zelenskiy comments in paragraph 2-3 Feb 16 (Reuters) - Russian drone strikes have damaged a thermal power plant in Mykolaiv in southern Ukraine overnight, leaving at least 100,000 people without heating as temperatures plunge below freezing, top Ukrainian officials said on Sunday."This h...Reuters
Sun, Feb 16
Stocks
2 No-Brainer Warren Buffett Stocks to Buy Right Now
Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A)(NYSE: BRK.B) has a stock portfolio worth about $300 billion, with many of its positions selected by legendary investor Warren Buffett himself. To be fair, there's a solid long-term investment case to be made for most, if not all, of them.Having said that, some look m...The Motley Fool
Sun, Feb 16
Cryptocurrencies
Bitcoin Network Activity Is Declining — Impact On Price?
A sluggish Bitcoin price performance has not been the only disappointing theme for the largest crypto market so far in 2025. According to the latest on-chain data, the Bitcoin network fundamentals have been dwindling since the final quarter of last year. Bitcoin’s Active Addresses And Transact...NewsBTC
Sun, Feb 16
Stocks
The Best Dividend ETF to Invest $500 In Right Now
Lke (or need) dividends? If so, you're not alone. There's much to be said for regular and reliable cash payments going into your account, if not right into your hand.As is the case with any company, however, there's avoidable risk in picking individual dividend stocks. You can lower this risk by own...The Motley Fool
Sun, Feb 16
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BRIEF-Ladun Investment Signs Credit Facility Agreement With Banque Saudi Fransi
Feb 16 (Reuters) - LADUN INVESTMENT 9535.SE:SIGNING OF CREDIT FACILITY AGREEMENT WITH BANQUE SAUDI FRANSIFINANCING AMOUNT SAR 216 MILLIONACILITY TO PROVIDE NECESSARY GUARANTEES FOR EXECUTING CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTSource text: ID:nSSE2cG1hrFurther company coverage: 9535.SEReuters
Sun, Feb 16
