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CZ Sparks Memecoin Frenzy With Dog Picture: Four.Meme Starts Token Betting Event
Binance founder Changpeng Zhao, also known as “CZ,” has taken the crypto market by storm after sharing his dog’s name and picture. The announcement sparked the launch of multiple tokens inspired by the pet and was further fueled by BNB Chain’s memecoin launchpad’s name-guessing contest. Related Read...NewsBTC
Thu, Feb 13
Stocks
BUZZ-Papa John's up after report Qatari-backed investment firm to take company private
** Shares of pizza chain operator Papa John's International PZZA.O up ~16% at $50.27 in the afternoon trade** Qatari-backed investment firm Irth Capital Management is eyeing to take PZZA private in a bid for $1.4 billion, Semafor report says, citing people familiar with the matter** Report adds,...Reuters
Thu, Feb 13
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US politics newsletter - Elon’s world
By Jeff Mason Feb 13 (Reuters) - As Elon Musk held court with reporters in the Oval Office this week, he faced a challenge: his four-year-old son, who spent part of the session on his father’s shoulders, was, er, intervening. “He’s sticking his fingers in my ears,” Musk said. “So, it’s been h...Reuters
Thu, Feb 13
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Trump says he would like conference with Russia, China on defense spending
WASHINGTON, Feb 13 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday he would like a conference with Russia and China to discuss defense spending.Trump, speaking to reporters in the Oval Office, also said he supports moves toward denuclearization and there is no reason to build nuclear weapon...Reuters
Thu, Feb 13
Stocks
Why Lucid Group Stock Is Soaring Today
Shares of Lucid Group (NASDAQ: LCID) were trading 13.2% higher as of 1:15 p.m. ET Thursday after having been up by as much as 15.3% earlier in the session. At the time, the S&P 500 had gained 0.4% and the Nasdaq Composite was up 0.7%.What happenedThe electric vehicle (EV) maker announced Thursday th...The Motley Fool
Thu, Feb 13
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FACTBOX-Who has Trump picked for his cabinet and other top posts?
Updates with details throughoutBy Gram Slattery, James Oliphant Feb 13 (Reuters) - The U.S. Senate has confirmed most of President Donald Trump's picks for his cabinet so far.Here are Trump's choices for some key posts. PETE HEGSETH, DEFENSE SECRETARYHegseth, 44, is a military veteran...Reuters
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Trump says Russia should be readmitted to G7
WASHINGTON, Feb 13 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday said he would love to have Russia return to the Group of Seven nations, telling reporters at the White House it was a mistake for them to be expelled. Russia had been a member of the G7 club of industrialized democracies, then kn...Reuters
Thu, Feb 13
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BUZZ-Evolus rises on FDA nod for anti-wrinkle gels
** Cosmetic drugmaker Evolus' shares EOLS.O rise 6.4% to $15.10 ** Company says the U.S. FDA approved its two new anti-wrinkle gels, Evolysee Form and Evolysee smooth, that can improve the appearance of the face by restoring volume ** Adds that the approval was based on a head-to-head study, wh...Reuters
Thu, Feb 13
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Exclusive: Buyout firms vie for cybersecurity firm Trend Micro, sources say
Feb 13 - February 12 by Milana Vinn (Reuters) - Bain Capital, Advent International and EQT AB are among the private equity firms competing to acquire Japanese cybersecurity firm Trend Micro, which has a market value of 1.32 trillion yen ($8.54 billion), according to people familiar with the matter.T...Reuters
Thu, Feb 13
Cryptocurrencies
Musk says Grok 3 is in the final development stages, to be released in coming weeks
Earlier today, during a video conference at the World Government Summit in Dubai, Elon Musk praised the upcoming Grok 3 chatbot and said it would be released in the coming weeks. Elon Musk stated, “At times, I think Grok 3 is scary smart.” He also jokingly stated that he hopes AI will be kind to […]Cryptopolitan
Thu, Feb 13
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EXCLUSIVE-Top Musk staffer goes to IRS to examine operations, sources say
Feb 13 (Reuters) - Gavin Kliger, one of the top staffers working with Elon Musk in his efforts to overhaul the federal government, arrived at the Internal Revenue Service on Thursday to examine the agency's operations, according to two people familiar with the matter. Kliger has been meeting wit...Reuters
Thu, Feb 13
Commodities
PRECIOUS-Gold rises as concerns grow over Trump's tariff plans
Bullion hit record high of $2,942.70 on TuesdayTrump signs order on U.S. reciprocal tariffsUS producer prices increase 0.4% in JanuaryUpdates for market closeBy Anmol Choubey Feb 13 (Reuters) - Gold prices rose on Thursday as U.S. President Donald Trump unveiled plans to impose reciprocal tariffs...Reuters
Thu, Feb 13
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Manhattan US Attorney Sassoon resigns after request to drop Eric Adams case
NEW YORK, Feb 13 (Reuters) - Danielle Sassoon, the top federal prosecutor in Manhattan, has resigned her post, a spokesperson for the U.S. Attorney's office for the Southern District of New York said on Thursday. Sassoon's resignation comes after the Justice Department ordered her to drop co...Reuters
Thu, Feb 13
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Trump says TikTok deadline could be extended
WASHINGTON, Feb 13 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump told reporters on Thursday his 75-day delay in enforcing a ban on the popular short-video app TikTok could be extended.In remarks in the Oval Office, Trump said he still hopes to make a deal on TikTok to keep the app alive.Reuters
Thu, Feb 13
Forex
BUZZ-COMMENT-US recap: EUR/USD climbs to two-week high as PPI hits dollar
Feb 13 (Reuters) - Dollar index fell on Thursday, weighed down by PPI data, which markets interpreted as leaving the Fed on course for rate cuts later this year, and optimism about Ukraine peace negotiations.The dollar later trimmed losses after U.S. President Donald Trump started outlining his plan...Reuters
Thu, Feb 13
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Trump once again calls out Canada's defense spending
WASHINGTON, Feb 13 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday repeated his criticism of Canada's defense spending, saying Ottawa was not paying enough and that Canada did not have enough military protection.Trump made the comment to reporters in the Oval Office as he unveiled a roadmap ...Reuters
Thu, Feb 13
Stocks
BUZZ-Arm rises on report of securing Meta as first customer for new chip project
** U.S.-listed shares of chip designer Arm Holdings ARM.O rise over 6% to $165.5** ARM plans to launch its own chip this year, after securing Meta Platforms META.O as one of its first customers, the Financial Times reports** Arm CEO Rene Haas will unveil its first in-house chip as early as this summ...Reuters
Thu, Feb 13
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BUZZ-Organon rises on Q4 profit beat
** Shares of healthcare company Organon OGN.N rise 11.2% to $16.34** The developer of drugs for women's health and biosimilars posts Q4 adjusted profit of 90 cents per share vs analysts' average estimate of 87 cents per share - data compiled by LSEG** Q4 revenue at $1.59 billion, in line wit...Reuters
Thu, Feb 13
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Arm secures Meta as first customer for ambitious new chip project, FT reports
Adds shares in paragraph 1, details, background throughoutFeb 13 (Reuters) - Arm Holdings ARM.O plans to launch its own chip this year after securing Meta Platforms META.O as one of its first customers, in a major shift to the chip tech provider's model of licensing its blueprints to other comp...Reuters
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