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USDA probationary staff fired at two research agencies, sources say
By Leah Douglas Feb 14 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump's administration has fired probationary staff at two U.S. Department of Agriculture research agencies, two sources familiar with the situation said on Friday.It was not immediately clear how many staff were affected by the firings...Reuters
Fri, Feb 14
Stocks
BUZZ-TreeHouse Foods up after quarterly revenue tops estimates, volumes rise
** Shares of food processing company TreeHouse Foods THS.N rise as much as 22.6% to over a three-month high of $40.77** Company posts fourth-quarter adjusted net sales of $911.4 million vs estimates of $907.7 million, per data compiled by LSEG** Fourth-quarter volumes rose 3.8% compared to a 0.8% de...Reuters
Fri, Feb 14
Economic Indicator
WRAPUP 2-US retail sales post biggest drop in nearly two years amid winter freeze
Adds details, manufacturing, inventory data throughoutRetail sales drop 0.9% in JanuaryDecember sales growth revised up to 0.7% from 0.4%Core retail sales fall 0.8%; December revised higherFactory production dips 0.1%; motor vehicle output drops 5.2%By Lucia Mutikani WASHINGTON, Feb 14 (Reuters) ...Reuters
Fri, Feb 14
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ANALYSIS-Trump cuts could clash with Kennedy's long to-do list
Kennedy wants to study food additives, vaccines as part of a focus on chronic diseaseFormer FDA official says making new rules requires expert staff, setting up conflict with layoffsAmong Medicaid cuts under consideration are social programs meant to improve health - sourcesKennedy has said he will ...Reuters
Fri, Feb 14
Stocks
Why Udemy Stock Skyrocketed Today
Shares of online learning marketplace Udemy (NASDAQ: UDMY) skyrocketed on Friday after the company released strong financial results for the fourth quarter of 2024. As of 12:15 p.m. ET, Udemy stock was up a whopping 33%.Udemy's profits suddenly surgeAt first glance, investors seem to be overreacting...The Motley Fool
Fri, Feb 14
Stocks
Bridgewater adds Tesla stake, reduces rest of 'Magnificent 7'
By Carolina Mandl NEW YORK, Feb 14 (Reuters) - Hedge fund giant Bridgewater Associates added shares of Tesla TSLA.O to its portfolio in the fourth quarter, while it trimmed exposure to the rest of the "Magnificent Seven" group of U.S. tech and growth stocks, a regulatory filing showed. Th...Reuters
Fri, Feb 14
Commodities
US drillers add oil and gas rigs for third week in a row - Baker Hughes
By Scott DiSavino Feb 14 (Reuters) - U.S. energy firms this week added oil and natural gas rigs for a third week in a row for the first time since December 2023, energy services firm Baker Hughes BKR.O said in its closely followed report on Friday.The oil and gas rig count, an early indicator of ...Reuters
Fri, Feb 14
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Russian suspected of sabotage against Poland, US, deported from Bosnia, Tusk says
Adds detail and background, paragraphs 2-6 WARSAW, Feb 14 (Reuters) - A Russian citizen suspected of coordinating acts of sabotage against Poland, the United States and other allies was deported to Poland from Bosnia and Herzegovina and arrested by a court order, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk...Reuters
Fri, Feb 14
Stocks
LIVE MARKETS-Try the domestic to dilute the taste of tariff worries
U.S. indexes barely changed with Dow the laggard, off 0.24%Energy leads S&P sector gainers; Cons staples is biggest loser Euro STOXX 600 index falls ~0.2%Dollar, crude off, gold down ~1.5%; bitcoin up ~2%U.S. 10-Year Treasury yield falls to ~4.47%Welcome to the home for real-time coverage of mar...Reuters
Fri, Feb 14
Stocks
BUZZ-Shares in Walmart's Mexico unit tumble after underwhelming Q4 results
** Shares in Walmex WALMEX.MX slide 5% to 55.53 pesos ($2.73) each around mid-day after posting fourth-quarter results** Walmart's Mexico and Central America unit posted a 1.4% bump in its fourth-quarter net profit on Thursday, slightly below analysts' forecasts ** The retailer also report...Reuters
Fri, Feb 14
Commodities
European Union wheat rises in wake of Chicago rally
PARIS, Feb 14 (Reuters) - European wheat prices rose on Friday following a sharp bounce in Chicago sparked by investor relief that U.S. President Donald Trump did not immediately impose reciprocal tariffs globally and concern over crop weather in various parts of the world.Benchmark March milling wh...Reuters
Fri, Feb 14
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Ukraine, US still working on draft critical minerals deal after Munich talks, Kyiv says
KYIV, Feb 14 (Reuters) - Kyiv and Washington were still working on agreeing a critical mineral deal after talks between President Volodymyr Zelenskiy and Vice-President JD Vance on Friday and some details need to be worked out, two members of the Ukrainian delegation said.Ukraine handed the United S...Reuters
Fri, Feb 14
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BUZZ-Bio-Rad Laboratories down after Q4 sales miss
** Shares of California-based diagnostic firm Bio-Rad BIO.N down 8.25% at $281.10 ** Co reports Q4 sales of $667.5 million, missing analysts' estimate of $679.3 million, according to data compiled by LSEG** Expects 2025 revenue growth of about 1.5% to 3.5% and operating margin of ~13% to 13.5% *...Reuters
Fri, Feb 14
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Meta plans investments into AI-driven humanoid robots, memo shows
By Katie Paul and Harshita Mary Varghese Feb 14 (Reuters) - Meta Platforms META.O is establishing a new division within its Reality Labs unit to develop AI-powered humanoid robots that can assist with physical tasks, according to an internal company memo viewed by Reuters on Friday.The Facebook p...Reuters
Fri, Feb 14
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DIARY-Mexico corporate earnings week ahead
Feb 14 (Reuters) - Diary of Mexico (.MXX) corporate earnings for the week aheadMEXICO EARNINGS Start DateStart Time(GMT)RICCompany NameEvent Name18-Feb-2025AMCALFAA.MXAlfa SAB de CVQ4 2024 Alfa SAB de CV Earnings Release18-Feb-2025AMCVESTA.MXVesta Real Estate Corporation SAB de CVQ4 2024 Vesta Real...Reuters
Fri, Feb 14
Commodities
FBD estimates Storm Éowyn and January weather losses at €30mn
By Ryan HewlettFeb 14 - (The Insurer) - FBD has estimated that Storm Éowyn and the heavy snow during the cold snap in January will cost the Irish P&C insurer around €30mn ($31.5mn).Storm Éowyn, as named by the UK Met Office, caused damage in the UK and Ireland in late January. The storm is set t...Reuters
Fri, Feb 14
Economic Indicator
Peru cenbank forecasts further economic growth without demand inflation pressures
Adds detail about economic growth LIMA, Feb 14 (Reuters) - Peru's central bank expects the local economy to continue growing, chief economist Adrian Armas said on Friday, without the occurence of demand putting pressure on inflation.The economy likely grew around 4.7% year-over-year in both D...Reuters
Fri, Feb 14
