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ReutersThu, Dec 18
Pope Leo replaces New York's Cardinal Dolan in shake-up of US Church
ReutersThu, Dec 18
Vizsla Silver To Acquire Strategic Claims Surrounding Panuco From Fresnillo PLC
The Motley FoolThu, Dec 18
These 3 Investment Banks Could Surge in 2026. Here's Why.
USD/CAD treads water below 1.3800, awaiting US inflation figures
ReutersThu, Dec 18
Meta's Yann LeCun targets $3.5 billion valuation for new AI startup, FT reports
BitcoinistThu, Dec 18
Bipartisan SAFE Crypto Act Unveiled: New Task Force To Combat Digital Asset Scams
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Pope Leo replaces New York's Cardinal Dolan in shake-up of US Church
VATICAN CITY, Dec 18 (Reuters) - Pope Leo replaced Cardinal Timothy Dolan as the leader of the Catholic Church in New York, the Vatican announced on Thursday, side-lining a prominent U.S. Church figure in a major shake-up of the country's Catholic leadership.Leo, the first U.S. pope, appointed a...Reuters
Thu, Dec 18
Stocks
These 3 Investment Banks Could Surge in 2026. Here's Why.
Key PointsCapital market activity is rebounding as favorable market conditions encourage IPOs and M&A.The total deal value of mergers and acquisitions has surged, driven by major transactions, divestitures, and investments in artificial intelligence (AI). The IPO market is experiencing a revival, wi...The Motley Fool
Thu, Dec 18
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Meta's Yann LeCun targets $3.5 billion valuation for new AI startup, FT reports
Dec 18 (Reuters) - Meta's META.O outgoing chief artificial intelligence scientist Yann LeCun is holding early talks to raise 500 million euros ($586.00 million) for a new startup that would value the AI firm at about 3 billion euros ahead of its official launch, the Financial Times reported on T...Reuters
Thu, Dec 18
Cryptocurrencies
Bipartisan SAFE Crypto Act Unveiled: New Task Force To Combat Digital Asset Scams
In a new bipartisan initiative to regulate the cryptocurrency sector, Senators Elissa Slotkin and Jerry Moran have unveiled the “SAFE Crypto Act,” which aims to establish a federal task force designed to address the increasing risks associated with digital asset scams. New Task Force Proposed The SA...Bitcoinist
Thu, Dec 18
Cryptocurrencies
US crypto industry cheers 2025 wins, but party may fizzle next year
Trump's administration eases crypto oversight, boosting industry in 2025Crypto market structure legislation stalled in Senate, causing uncertaintyIndustry expecting SEC "innovation exemption" in early 2026 By Hannah Lang Dec 18 (Reuters) - After celebrating Donald Trump's second p...Reuters
Thu, Dec 18
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Americans facing soaring health insurance costs may get a lifeline in 2026, experts say
Political pressure to prompt Obamacare credit extension, investors sayEnrollment period may extend if subsidies are retroactively enacted, experts sayPremium hikes lead to enrollment drop, insurers prepare for subsidy lapseBy Amina Niasse and Ahmed Aboulenein NEW YORK/WASHINGTON, Dec 18 (Reuters)...Reuters
Thu, Dec 18
Stocks
DIARY-Federal Reserve Events
Denotes a new entry. -------------------------------------------------------- Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) MEETING DATES: 2026January 27-28 (second day: statement released 1400 EST/1900 GMT; news conference expected 1430 EST/1930 GMT)March 17-18 (second day: statement releas...Reuters
Thu, Dec 18
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IN CASE YOU MISSED IT–Schedule of Reuters features from this week
Dec 18 - Every week, Reuters journalists produce scores of multimedia features and human-interest stories from around the world.Below are some stories from this week selected by our editors, as well as explanatory context and background to help you understand world headlines. For a full schedule of ...Reuters
Thu, Dec 18
Commodities
RPT-ROI-BP's CEO shake-up could pave way to mega merger: Bousso
By Ron Bousso LONDON, Dec 18 (Reuters) - The surprise appointment of Meg O'Neill as BP's first outsider CEO offers the bruised $90 billion British oil company three clear strategic choices for moving forward: build, buy or be bought.BP BP.L announced on Wednesday that CEO Murray Auchinclo...Reuters
Thu, Dec 18
Commodities
FOCUS-Why Canada's hottest shale play is catching the eye of US producers
US firms eye Canada's Montney due to depleted US shale prospectsMontney offers room to grow with comparatively untapped geologyRising interest in Canada's oilpatch comes after a decade of reduced foreign investment By Amanda Stephenson and Shariq Khan CALGARY/NEW YORK, Dec 18 (Reuters) - ...Reuters
Thu, Dec 18
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UPS company deploys AI to spot fakes amid surge in holiday returns
Happy Returns tests AI tool with Everlane, Revolve, Under ArmourAI flags suspicious packages for human auditFraudulent returns estimated to cost retailers $76.5 billion this yearBy Lisa Baertlein and ALEXANDRA SARABIA LOS ANGELES, Dec 18 (Reuters) - Nearly one in every 10 retail items that are re...Reuters
Thu, Dec 18
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White South Africans could get Trump biography for kids in refugee welcome packet
'Donald Trump Biography for Kids' aimed at children 8 to 12Packet to include biography of 7th president Andrew JacksonTrump aims to bring thousands of white South Africans to USBy Ted Hesson WASHINGTON, Dec 18 (Reuters) - White South Africans coming to the U.S. as refugees could get a bio...Reuters
Thu, Dec 18
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Compass-Anywhere brokerage deal would hurt homebuyers, US Senators say
Senators concerned deal would contribute to high broker feesWorries that private listings hurt buyers and small brokersOther transactions have increased industry consolidation By Jody Godoy Dec 18 (Reuters) - U.S. antitrust enforcers should consider blocking a bid by Compass COMP.N, the nation...Reuters
Thu, Dec 18
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EXCLUSIVE-Lufthansa projects 6% long-haul flight growth in 2026 as pursues turnaround
To receive new widebody plane bi-weekly for growthIntercontinental focus to boost margins by 2028-2030Overall capacity growth at 3.5%By Joanna Plucinska and Ilona Wissenbach FRANKFURT, Dec 18 (Reuters) - German airline group Lufthansa LHAG.DE is projecting 6% supply growth for its passenger airli...Reuters
Thu, Dec 18
Forex
RPT-ROI-BoE needs to rein in rising real rates: Mike Dolan
By Mike Dolan LONDON, Dec 18 (Reuters) - If British growth is sub-par, its labor market weakening and fiscal policy tightening, then the Bank of England looks behind the curve - and should now be playing catch-up to offset tightening real interest rates as inflation tumbles anew.Wednesday's r...Reuters
Thu, Dec 18
