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Commodities
Cotton poised for weekly gain on lower dollar, higher oil, grains
Feb 14 (Reuters) - ICE cotton prices rose on Friday and were on track for their first weekly rise in three, supported by a weaker U.S. dollar and an upbeat sentiment in the grains and oil market.* Cotton contracts for May CTc2 rose 0.62 cent, or 0.91%, at 68.6 cents per lb at 10:45 a.m. ET (1545 GM...Reuters
Fri, Feb 14
Other
Oilfield services firm SLB names new chief strategy, performance officer
By Liz Hampton DENVER, Feb 14 (Reuters) - Oilfield services provider SLB SLB.N has named new chief strategy and performance officers, according to a company memo seen by Reuters, the latest steps in a larger reorganization of its global structure.Aparna Raman has been appointed chief strategy and...Reuters
Fri, Feb 14
Cryptocurrencies
3 Promising Altcoins That Might Transform $150 into $15,000 by 2025
Investors searching for high-growth altcoins often look for low-cost tokens with strong potential. Mutuum Finance (MUTM), Dogecoin (DOGE), and Shiba Inu (SHIB) are three cryptocurrencies gaining attention for their ability to deliver substantial returns. Mutuum Finance stands out due to its real DeFi utilities, offering decentralized lending and borrowing with a structured presale starting at […]Cryptopolitan
Fri, Feb 14
Other
Brussels to exempt defence spending from EU budget constraints
By Jan StrupczewskiBRUSSELS, Feb 14 (Reuters) - The European Commission will propose exempting defence from EU limits on government spending, the head of the EU executive, Ursula von der Leyen, said on Friday, amid pressure from U.S. President Donald Trump for Europe to finance its own defence.The U...Reuters
Fri, Feb 14
Stocks
Super Micro Computer Reduces Guidance and Blames Nvidia for Delays
In today's video, I discuss Super Micro Computer (NASDAQ: SMCI) and recent updates to Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) affecting the AI market. To learn more, check out the short video, consider subscribing, and click the special offer link below.*Stock prices used were the after-market prices of Feb. 11, 2025...The Motley Fool
Fri, Feb 14
Stocks
Why SoundHound AI, Serve Robotics, and Nano-X Imaging Are Getting Crushed Today (Hint: It Has to Do With Nvidia)
Shares of several artificial intelligence (AI) stocks in various sectors are getting crushed this morning after the AI chip king Nvidia revealed in documents filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) that it exited its position in these companies.Shares of SoundHound AI (NASDAQ: SOUN) ...The Motley Fool
Fri, Feb 14
Stocks
LIVE MARKETS-My dreary valentine: Retail sales, et al
U.S. equity indexes mixed but little changedEnergy leads S&P sector gainers; cons staples falls mostEuro STOXX 600 index off ~0.3%Dollar, crude, gold dip; bitcoin risesU.S. 10-Year Treasury yield falls to ~4.46%Welcome to the home for real-time coverage of markets brought to you by Reuters repor...Reuters
Fri, Feb 14
Other
IAEA chief says time running out to reach Iran nuclear deal
IAEA seeking agreement to rein in Iran's nuclear programmeTrump yet to appoint new U.S. envoy on IranIAEA chief says watchdog eagerly awaiting the appointmentComprehensive report on Iran programme likely after March Adds Grossi quotes from paragraph 6 onwardsBy John Irish MUNICH, Feb 14 (Reut...Reuters
Fri, Feb 14
Other
Zelenskiy says he will only meet Putin when Ukraine has a common plan with the US and Europe
Adds Zelenskiy quotesKYIV, Feb 14 (Reuters) - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Friday that the only Russian official he was prepared to talk to was President Vladimir Putin, and that he would only do so once Ukraine had agreed on a common plan with U.S. President Donald Trump and Euro...Reuters
Fri, Feb 14
Stocks
CANADA STOCKS-TSX falls as consumer stocks decline, investors book profits
Updates with market opening pricesBy Ragini Mathur Feb 14 (Reuters) - Canada's main stock index fell after weak earnings from consumer discretionary firms Magna and MTY Food on Friday, while investors took some profits after strong gains in the previous session.The S&P/TSX composite index...Reuters
Fri, Feb 14
Stocks
BUZZ-Restaurant Brands International falls after TD Cowen downgrades to 'hold'
** Shares of Burger King parent Restaurant Brands International QSR.N,QSR.TO down about 3% in early trading** TD Cowen downgrades stock to "hold" from "buy"** Brokerage sees risks in Canada from immigration reform and tariffs weighing on Tim Horton chain's successful track record...Reuters
Fri, Feb 14
Commodities
Sweeping US energy department layoffs hit nuclear security, loans office, sources say
By Timothy Gardner and Valerie Volcovici WASHINGTON, Feb 14 (Reuters) - The administration of Donald Trump has laid off about 1,200 to 2,000 workers at the Department of Energy, including employees at the nuclear security administration and the loans office, two sources familiar with the matter s...Reuters
Fri, Feb 14
Other
Fairfax expects $500mn-$750mn net loss from LA wildfires
By Michael LoneyFeb 14 - (The Insurer) - Fairfax Financial expects $500mn to $750mn of net losses from the Los Angeles wildfires, which will primarily come from reinsurance exposure at Odyssey, Brit and Allied World.During an investor call on Friday, Fairfax president and chief operating officer Pet...Reuters
Fri, Feb 14
Stocks
What Intel and Nvidia Stock Investors Should Know About Recent Semiconductor Updates
In today's video, I discuss recent updates affecting Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA), Intel (NASDAQ: INTC), and other semiconductor stocks. To learn more, check out the short video, consider subscribing, and click the special offer link below.*Stock prices used were the pre-market prices of Feb. 14, 2025. The...The Motley Fool
Fri, Feb 14
Forex
BUZZ-COMMENT-EUR/USD bulls ask what's so funny about peace, techs and tighter spreads
Feb 14 (Reuters) - EUR/USD struck a 14-session high and neared January's monthly peak Friday, and confidence is growing among bulls on the prospect for peace talks on Ukraine, converging expectations for central bank monetary policy and technicals.The U.S. appears to applying more pressure towar...Reuters
Fri, Feb 14
Stocks
BUZZ-Gold miners down as bullion prices fall on profit-taking
Updates** Shares of gold miners down, tracking a fall in prices of the bullion GOL/** Spot gold XAU= down 1.1% at $2,895.88/ounce, but remains on track for a weekly gain of more than 2%. Bullion had hit a record peak of $2,942.70 on Tuesday** Gold prices is poised for its seventh straight weekly ris...Reuters
Fri, Feb 14
Stocks
Nvidia Invests in These 2 Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stocks and Sells These 3 Others
In this video, I will talk about the three artificial intelligence stocks Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) sold and the two it bought at the end of 2024. Watch the short video to learn more, consider subscribing, and click the special offer link below.*Stock prices used were from the trading day of Feb. 14, 20...The Motley Fool
Fri, Feb 14
