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Euro area yields set for weekly rise after US data, Ukraine in focus
Updates in late European tradeBy Stefano Rebaudo Feb 14 (Reuters) - Euro zone government bond yields were little changed on Friday but set to end the week higher following U.S. economic data and Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's remarks that the central bank was in no rush to cut interest...Reuters
Fri, Feb 14
Stocks
Moderna's Q4 Loss Wider Than Expected
Moderna (NASDAQ:MRNA), the biotech company known for its Spikevax COVID-19 vaccine, released its fourth-quarter earnings on Feb. 14. The results revealed significant financial challenges as the market for COVID vaccines shifts from government contracts to a seasonal commercial market. Revenue fell 6...The Motley Fool
Fri, Feb 14
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In Munich, Vance accuses European politicians of censoring free speech
Vance adopts confrontational tone in Munich speechAccuses European politicians of fearing their own peopleVance says real threat for Europe is not from Russia or ChinaAdds Munich conference in second paragraph, Pistorius in paragraph 10, Vance quote in paragraphs 15-16By Nandita Bose and Doina Chiac...Reuters
Fri, Feb 14
Stocks
BUZZ-Scotiabank upgrades Waters to 'sector outperform', raises PT
** Brokerage Scotiabank upgrades life sciences tool maker Waters Corp WAT.N rating to "sector outperform" from "sector perform", raises PT to $450 from $430 ** Brokerage says the rating is based on WAT's strong Q4 financial performance and 2025 profit forecast ** The price target...Reuters
Fri, Feb 14
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German minister: comparing Germany with authoritarian regime is unacceptable
FRANKFURT, Feb 14 (Reuters) - Germany's defence minister on Friday rebuffed criticism by U.S. Vice President JD Vance of German and European political powers as unacceptable, weighing in on a debate over anti-immigrant groups' bid for influence in the region."This democracy was just call...Reuters
Fri, Feb 14
Economic Indicator
ADVISORY-holiday schedule for major US economic, other data
The Presidents Day federal holiday on Monday, February 17 will affect the release schedule of some major economic, energy and commodities reports originating from and/or filed from Washington during the February 16 week. Below is the schedule for the week. Times in EST/GMT.Some Treasury announcement...Reuters
Fri, Feb 14
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Brussels to exempt defence spending from EU budget constraints
EU to propose suspending spending limits for defence investmentsUS has pressed for increased NATO military expenditureMove would have wider implications for government spendingConcerns over market reaction; Italy hails step towards joint financing Adds more quotes and context, paragraph 8 onwardsBy ...Reuters
Fri, Feb 14
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Gallagher Re: Global insurtech funding drops 5.6% in 2024 to $4.25bn
By Mia MacGregorFeb 14 - (The Insurer) - Annual insurtech funding fell 5.6 percent last year to $4.25bn, its lowest level since 2018, according to a new report from Gallagher Re.The reinsurance broker's Global InsurTech Report attributed the overall decline to a significant drop in P&C insur...Reuters
Fri, Feb 14
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Athletics-Olympic champion Lyles, NFL star Hill to race
NEW YORK, Feb 14 (Reuters) - Olympic 100 metres champion Noah Lyles will race NFL wide receiver Tyreek Hill after months of public jabs, the eight-time Pro Bowler confirmed on social media.Hill, who plays with the Miami Dolphins, challenged Lyles to a 50-yard showdown - using the gridiron game's...Reuters
Fri, Feb 14
Commodities
GRAPHIC-Silver catches a lift from gold's bull run to eye 10-year peak
COMEX silver stocks climb sharply since NovemberSilver up 14% so far in 2025, following 21% rise last yearAcceleration in economic activity key for the metalBy Brijesh Patel and Daksh Grover Feb 14 (Reuters) - Silver prices hit their highest since late October on Friday, latching on to factors th...Reuters
Fri, Feb 14
Stocks
LIVE MARKETS-Soaring cocoa costs add a bittersweet note to Valentines
Nasdaq up ~0.2% outpacing S&P 500 slightly; Dow slips 0.2%Energy leads S&P sectors gainers; consumer staples is weakestEuro STOXX 600 index off ~0.4%Dollar, crude off ~0.4%, gold down ~1%; bitcoin edges upU.S. 10-Year Treasury yield falls to ~4.45%Welcome to the home for real-time coverage o...Reuters
Fri, Feb 14
Stocks
BUZZ-Goodyear Tire & Rubber gains after strong Q4 results
** Shares of Goodyear Tire & Rubber GT.O rise ~18% to $9.64 following the company's quarterly results that beat analyst expectations** GT is on track for biggest daily pct rise since May 2023 and highest close since mid-Dec last year** Co reported after close on Thurs EPS of 39 cents vs stre...Reuters
Fri, Feb 14
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Banks sell down more X debt; just $1.3bln now left on their books
By Shankar Ramakrishnan Feb 14 (Reuters) - Banks led by Morgan Stanley MS.N have sold to investors another chunky portion of loans that formed the $13 billion debt supporting Elon Musk's $44 billion acquisition of Twitter, now X, in 2022, a source with knowledge of the deal said.On Thursday, ...Reuters
Fri, Feb 14
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Gaza militant groups name three hostages to be released on Saturday
Militants say three hostages will be freed on SaturdayAnnouncement follows mediation by Qatar and EgyptIsrael expected to free Palestinian prisoners, detaineesAdds quote from Hamas in paragraph 17, Israeli military comment in paragraph 18By Nidal al-Mughrabi and James Mackenzie CAIRO/JERUSALEM, F...Reuters
Fri, Feb 14
Stocks
Why Airbnb Stock Jumped on Friday
Shares of travel booking platform Airbnb (NASDAQ: ABNB) jumped on Friday after the company reported financial results for the fourth quarter of 2024. As of 9:45 a.m. ET, Airbnb stock was up 13%.Another quarter of growth and profitsIn Q4, Airbnb's financial results beat expectations on the top and bo...The Motley Fool
Fri, Feb 14
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BRIEF-Stornoway Says It Is Aware Of Suspected Fraud By A Portfolio Co Of Ravensource Fund
Feb 14 (Reuters) - Stornoway: RAVENSOURCE FUND ANNOUNCES UPDATE ON ONE OF ITS PORTFOLIO COMPANIESSTORNOWAY: AWARE OF A SUSPECTED FRAUD BY A PORTFOLIO COMPANY OF RAVENSOURCE FUND THAT CONSTITUTES ABOUT 10.2% OF NAVSTORNOWAY: TAKING STEPS TO MINIMIZE ANY POTENTIAL IMPACTS ON RAVENSOURCE FUND FROM SUSP...Reuters
Fri, Feb 14
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Turkish, US top diplomats discuss Syria, Gaza, Ukraine, source says
ANKARA, Feb 14 (Reuters) - Turkey's Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan and U.S. counterpart Marco Rubio discussed Syria, Gaza, and the Ukraine-Russia war, as well as bilateral issues during their first in-person meeting in Munich on Friday, a Turkish foreign ministry source said.Fidan told Rubio about...Reuters
Fri, Feb 14
