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Bulgarian VASP license reinforces Bitget’s presence in Europe, a CASP could follow
Cryptocurrency exchange Bitget has received a Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) in Bulgaria. This was the fifth European license Bitget had received and has brought it one step closer to Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) licensing. With its new license from Bulgaria’s National Revenue Agency, Bitget will be able to facilitate crypto trading, asset transfers, custodial […]Cryptopolitan
Fri, Feb 14
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Trump administration terminates 388 EPA staff
New throughout, adds background and detailsBy Valerie Volcovici WASHINGTON, Feb 14 (Reuters) - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on Friday said it has terminated 388 employees hired over the last two years, saying this will align its workforce with President Donald Trump's "energy ...Reuters
Fri, Feb 14
Commodities
US cats euthanized after testing positive for bird flu linked to raw pet food
By Tom Polansek Feb 14 (Reuters) - Two house cats in Oregon were euthanized after testing positive for bird flu linked to their consumption of pet food made from raw chicken, state agriculture officials said on Friday.The virus has infected millions of poultry since the nation's worst-ever ou...Reuters
Fri, Feb 14
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US Forest Service fires 3,400 workers, Park Service cuts 1,000
By Andrew Hay Feb 14 (Reuters) - The U.S. Forest Service is firing around 3,400 recent hires while the National Park Service is terminating about 1,000 under President Donald Trump's push to cut federal spending, people familiar with the plans said on Friday.The moves, which target employees ...Reuters
Fri, Feb 14
Stocks
Why Siemens Stock Crept Higher on Friday
German industrial conglomerate Siemens (OTC: SIEGY) was a somewhat under-the-radar winner on the stock exchange on Friday. The company's shares enjoyed a more than 1% bump in price, as investors continued to disseminate the latest earnings release and two analysts raised their price targets. Siemens...The Motley Fool
Fri, Feb 14
Commodities
CIF/FOB Gulf Grain-Corn, soybean barge basis firm on rising freight
CHICAGO, Feb 14 (Reuters) - Basis bids for corn and soybeans shipped by barge to the U.S. Gulf Coast were steady to higher on Friday, with near term values lifted by rising river freight costs and weather-slowed navigation, traders said.* Frigid weather in the central United States increased ice bui...Reuters
Fri, Feb 14
Commodities
Wyoming identifies first human case of bird flu
Feb 14 (Reuters) - The Wyoming Department of Health said on Friday it has identified the first human case of H5N1 bird flu in the region.This takes the total confirmed cases of hospitalization related to H5N1 in the U.S. to three.Reuters
Fri, Feb 14
Cryptocurrencies
Dogecoin Vs. Bitcoin: Popular Investor Says Memecoin More Superior With ‘World’s Best Chart’
A known crypto investor made a bold claim that Dogecoin is the king of all cryptocurrencies, stirring a debate and discussion among members of the cryptocurrency community. Global Macro Investor founder and CEO Raoul Pal believes that the popular meme coin is capable of becoming “the hardest money e...NewsBTC
Fri, Feb 14
Cryptocurrencies
Analysts Identify a Low-Cost Crypto Poised for Major Returns by 2025
Mutuum Finance (MUTM) has quickly risen to prominence as a promising altcoin for investors seeking high-growth opportunities. With a structured presale priced at just $0.01 in its initial stage—and real-world applications in decentralized finance (DeFi)—the project is attracting attention from those looking for significant potential gains by 2025. Analysts point to MUTM’s lending and borrowing […]Cryptopolitan
Fri, Feb 14
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Trump administration to overhaul appliance efficiency standards
New throughout, adds details, background and commentsBy Valerie VolcoviciWASHINGTON, Feb 14 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump's administration on Friday said it will delay implementing energy and water efficiency mandates for common appliances including central air conditioners, washing machine...Reuters
Fri, Feb 14
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CORRECTED-Matthews announces governance changes as vote on boardroom fight looms
Corrects name to Barington Capital Group instead of Barington Capital Management, paragraph 3By Svea Herbst-BaylissNEW YORK, Feb 14 (Reuters) - Matthews International MATW.O on Friday announced a number of corporate governance changes aimed at pushing up the casket maker's stock price less than ...Reuters
Fri, Feb 14
Stocks
This Magnificent Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stock Delivered Stellar Gains in 2024. It Can Jump Another 60%
Optical and photonics component seller Lumentum Holdings (NASDAQ: LITE) delivered an outstanding performance on the stock market last year, registering healthy gains of 61% as investors took note of the growing impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on the company's business, and it looks like the s...The Motley Fool
Fri, Feb 14
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Protesters decry erasure of transgender references from Stonewall monument website
Adds details on protest at Stonewall site, paragraphs 11-15 and 24-25Protesters gather at historic LGBTQ site after "T" disappears from federal websiteTrump executive orders targeted transgender rights from Day OneTransgender pioneers played crucial role in Stonewall movementUS Representativ...Reuters
Fri, Feb 14
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Ackman's firm boosts stake in Nike, cuts Chipotle during Q4
NEW YORK, Feb 14 (Reuters) - Billionaire investor William Ackman increased his stake in sportswear company Nike NKE.N by 15% and cut his investment in fast-casual food chain Chipotle Mexican Grill CMG.N by 14%, during the fourth quarter, according to a regulatory filing made on Friday.Ackman's f...Reuters
Fri, Feb 14
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Hedge fund Viking buys Boeing shares, adds more JPMorgan, filing shows
Adds bets on Boeing by Discovery, Soros Fund in paragraph 4By Carolina MandlBANGALORE/NEW YORK, Feb 14 (Reuters) - U.S.-based hedge fund Viking Global built a $526 million-worth new position in planemaker Boeing BA.N in the fourth quarter, with 2.9 million shares, and roughly doubled bets on JPMorga...Reuters
Fri, Feb 14
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JPMorgan expects criticism over its DEI policy
Feb 14 (Reuters) - JPMorgan Chase JPM.N expects to face criticism on some of its business practices, including diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI), according to its regulatory filing on Friday.The largest U.S. bank "has been and expects that it will continue to be criticized by activists, poli...Reuters
Fri, Feb 14
