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EU wheat eases further on export doubts
PARIS, Feb 13 (Reuters) - Euronext wheat futures fell for a third day on Thursday as strength in the euro and results from an Algerian tender underscored a weak export outlook in Western Europe.March wheat BL2H5 on Paris-based Euronext settled 0.4% down at 231.00 euros ($240.98) a metric ton.The fro...Reuters
Thu, Feb 13
Cryptocurrencies
Plasma raises $24M to launch zero-fee blockchain for Tether in Q2
Plasma just locked in $24 million to launch a blockchain built specifically for Tether. The new network, set to go live in the second quarter of 2025, promises zero-fee transactions and a streamlined system designed solely for stablecoins. The funding round was led by Framework Ventures, with support from Bitfinex, billionaire investor Peter Thiel, and […]Cryptopolitan
Thu, Feb 13
Cryptocurrencies
Bitcoin’s Breakout? Expert Says Gold’s Biggest Disaster Is Coming
Jeff Park, Head of Alpha Strategies at Bitwise Asset Management, has gone on record to suggest that recent developments at the gold market might trigger a mass exodus to Bitcoin. Notably, the Bank of England is under scrutiny for extended delivery times on physical gold, fueling renewed debate about...Bitcoinist
Thu, Feb 13
Cryptocurrencies
Could This Be the Next XRP? OFFICIAL MAGACOIN Is Gaining Massive Attention!
The cryptocurrency market is abuzz with speculation and excitement as a new contender, The Official Magacoin (ticker: OFFICIAL MAGACOIN), is drawing massive attention, leading many to ponder if it could be the next XRP in terms of market impact and investor interest. XRP’s Market Influence XRP has long been a benchmark in the crypto space, […]Cryptopolitan
Thu, Feb 13
Stocks
BTIG downgrades General Dynamics on Gulfstream supply chain, certification
Investing.com -- BTIG downgraded General Dynamics Corporation (NYSE:GD)to Neutral given the ongoing regulatory hurdles and supply chain disruptions that could hamper growth in 2025.The brokerage highlInvesting.com
Thu, Feb 13
Commodities
US Senate confirms Brooke Rollins to lead the USDA
Rollins confirmed in a 72-28 voteWill lead USDA amid low farm income, federal workforce reductionHas said causes of climate change 'not widely understood'Adds industry and lawmaker reaction in paragraphs 5 and 7By Leah Douglas Feb 13 (Reuters) - The U.S. Senate on Thursday voted to confir...Reuters
Thu, Feb 13
Commodities
GRAINS-Corn edges up on strong export sales, weather woes
Corn ticks up in rangebound tradeSoy chops up and down as traders eye weather, Brazil harvestWheat seesaws but boosted by strong export salesUpdates for U.S. market open, changes dateline from PARIS/BEIJING to CHICAGO, changes byline, adds bulletsBy Heather Schlitz CHICAGO, Feb 13 (Reuters) - Chi...Reuters
Thu, Feb 13
Other
Gallagher Specialty's Lion: Why insurance needs to sell itself better to the next generation
By George AbbottFeb 13 - (The Insurer) - In the latest episode of Young Meteors, Dominic Lion, executive director of Global Complex Risks at Gallagher Specialty, takes us through his unexpected journey into the insurance industry and why his wife suspects his job consists mostly of long lunches and ...Reuters
Thu, Feb 13
Other
Trump FBI pick Kash Patel clears Senate panel, headed for confirmation vote
Senate Judiciary Committee advances FBI director nomination in divided voteDemocrats warn Kash Patel is unfit to serve as FBI directorPatel's disclosures show he has business ties to foreign entitiesUpdates with comments from Republican Chairman Charles Grassley and timing of a Senate voteBy Sar...Reuters
Thu, Feb 13
Other
Southern California Edison gear ignited more fires in 2024 than previous year
SCE equipment ignited nearly 60% more fires in 2024SCE being sued over Eaton Canyon blaze, no cause determined yetSCE partly blames weather for increased fire ignitionsBy Tim McLaughlinFeb 13 - Southern California Edison’s equipment ignited nearly 60% more fires in 2024 than in the previous year, ma...Reuters
Thu, Feb 13
Forex
CANADA FX DEBT-Canadian dollar hits 2-month high as U.S. bond yields fall
Canadian dollar gains 0.5% against the greenbackTouches its strongest since December 13Canadian bond yields ease across flatter curveBy Fergal Smith TORONTO, Feb 13 (Reuters) - The Canadian dollar strengthened to a two-month high against its U.S. counterpart on Thursday as U.S. bond yields declin...Reuters
Thu, Feb 13
Forex
Assurant wildfire losses to “approach or slightly exceed” $150mn reinsurance retention
By Michael LoneyFeb 13 - (The Insurer) - Assurant has said its global housing segment’s losses from the California wildfires will “approach or slightly exceed” its $150mn per event catastrophe reinsurance program retention, which follows the company reporting $50.1mn of catastrophes in Q4.Atlanta-ba...Reuters
Thu, Feb 13
Other
Howmet forecasts strong first quarter but remains cautious on 2025
Adds commentary from conference callHowmet forecasts better-than-expected Q1 resultsHowever, company is conservative for 2025 amid output delays and potential U.S. tariffsShares fall after Howmet forecasts 2025 revenue slightly below expectationsCompany says well positioned for tariffs, will pass on...Reuters
Thu, Feb 13
Stocks
Crocs (CROX) Q4 2024 Earnings Call Transcript
Image source: The Motley Fool.Crocs (NASDAQ: CROX)Q4 2024 Earnings CallFeb 13, 2025, 8:30 a.m. ETContents: Prepared Remarks Questions and Answers Call Participants Prepared Remarks: OperatorGood morning, and welcome to the Crocs fourth quarter 2024 earnings call. [Operator instructions] Please no...The Motley Fool
Thu, Feb 13
Stocks
Rollins (ROL) Q4 2024 Earnings Call Transcript
Image source: The Motley Fool.Rollins (NYSE: ROL)Q4 2024 Earnings CallFeb 13, 2025, 8:30 a.m. ETContents: Prepared Remarks Questions and Answers Call Participants Prepared Remarks: OperatorGreetings, and welcome to the Rollins fourth quarter 2024 earnings conference call. At this time, all partic...The Motley Fool
Thu, Feb 13
Stocks
Wendy's (WEN) Q4 2024 Earnings Call Transcript
Image source: The Motley Fool.Wendy's (NASDAQ: WEN)Q4 2024 Earnings CallFeb 13, 2025, 8:30 a.m. ETContents: Prepared Remarks Questions and Answers Call Participants Prepared Remarks: OperatorGood morning. Welcome to The Wendy's Company earnings results conference call. [Operator instructions] Tha...The Motley Fool
Thu, Feb 13
Stocks
BUZZ-Natgas firms gain on colder weather forecasts, higher demand
** Shares of U.S. natural gas companies rise as natgas futures jumped about 6% to a two-week high NGA/** U.S. natgas futures NGc1 up 3% at $3.66 per million British thermal units (mmBtu), putting the contract on track for its highest close since January 24** Natural gas prices rose on a slightly big...Reuters
Thu, Feb 13
Other
REFILE-China's Tencent wins video copyright infringement case in US district court
Corrects spelling of 'infringement' in headlineSHANGHAI, Feb 13 (Reuters) - A U.S. district court has awarded Tencent 0700.HK nearly $85 million in compensation after finding that Taiwan-based TV box firm Unblock Tech and other distributors violated copyrights of video content developed by t...Reuters
Thu, Feb 13
