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Kennedy to clear final Senate hurdle in bid for top US health job
Kennedy set for confirmation despite opposition from medical establishment Kennedy confirmation hinges on Republican supportKennedy pledged to protect vaccination programs, end chronic disease Senate Republicans expected to unite for Kennedy's confirmation By Ahmed Aboulenein WASHINGTON, Feb ...Reuters
Thu, Feb 13
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'The Substance' awards season recognition gives horror genre a boost
By Marie-Louise Gumuchian LONDON, Feb 13 (Reuters) - When "The Substance" was announced as a best picture contender at next month's Oscars, it became only the seventh horror movie to be nominated for the film industry's top honour.But that nod and the continued triumphs of its sta...Reuters
Thu, Feb 13
Stocks
MORNING BID AMERICAS-Peace and prices - inflation vies with Ukraine talks
A look at the day ahead in U.S. and global markets from Mike DolanTalks to end the Ukraine war have partly cut across the hot U.S. inflation report for world markets, reining in both oil prices and capping aggravated U.S. borrowing rates - while also lifting the euro and European shares.Long-flagged...Reuters
Thu, Feb 13
Forex
Sterling rises after data shows surprise growth in UK economy
Updates with analyst quotes, backgroundBy Greta Rosen Fondahn Feb 13 (Reuters) - Sterling jumped on Thursday after data showed the British economy unexpectedly grew in the final quarter of last year, offering a brief respite from an otherwise downbeat economic outlook. The pound rose to $1.25155 ...Reuters
Thu, Feb 13
Stocks
Here's Why Bitcoin Could Soon Get a Big Boost
Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BITCOIN) surged in value after Donald Trump's election win back in November. But that momentum has slowed recently, and the popular cryptocurrency has struggled to climb above the $100,000 mark again and stay there. This could be a sign of some apprehension in the markets about Trum...The Motley Fool
Thu, Feb 13
Cryptocurrencies
Israel Approves BTC Funds While New Crypto Meme Index Disrupts Meme Trading
The Israeli Securities Authority (ISA) approved six Bitcoin ($BTC) mutual funds, managed by local firms Migdal Capital Markets, More, Ayalon, Phoenix Investment, Meitav, and IBI. $BTC mutual funds are different from exchange-traded funds (ETFs) launched in the US in 2024. Still, this move shows grow...Bitcoinist
Thu, Feb 13
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Talks on Ukraine must include Kyiv, Ukrainian foreign minister says
Adds quotes, backgroundPARIS, Feb 13 (Reuters) - Ukraine and Europe should not be excluded from future peace talks on the Ukraine war, Kyiv's Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha told Le Monde newspaper in an interview released on Thursday.European leaders were scrambling to try to get a seat at the t...Reuters
Thu, Feb 13
Stocks
Think You Know Roku? Here's 1 Little-Known Fact You Can't Overlook.
You know Roku (NASDAQ: ROKU) as a leading provider of media-streaming software and devices in North America. It has been the top seller of smart TV operating systems in the U.S. for the past five years, and also leads the pack in Canada and Mexico.Roku's domestic dominance is so robust that the comp...The Motley Fool
Thu, Feb 13
Stocks
How Much Is the Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) if You Have $500,000 in Your Retirement Account?
Will you be 73 years old (or older) at any point in 2025? If so, you'll soon be withdrawing some money you may have in a retirement account. The IRS requires it. It's called a required minimum distribution, in fact, or RMD.But what's the minimum? It changes with your age, starting at just a little l...The Motley Fool
Thu, Feb 13
Other
Russia's Lavrov surprised world sees Putin-Trump call as something extraordinary
MOSCOW, Feb 13 (Reuters) - Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Thursday he was surprised the world considered Wednesday's phone call between President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump to be an "extraordinary" event.Lavrov told CNN the phone call, in which the two...Reuters
Thu, Feb 13
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Dutch chip equipment maker Nearfield planning IPO by 2028, CEO says
By Toby Sterling AMSTERDAM, Feb 13 - Nearfield Instruments is eying a stock market listing in the next three years amid growing adoption of its measurement tools, its CEO told Reuters, potentially giving the Netherlands another publicly-listed computer chip equipment maker."We are planning fo...Reuters
Thu, Feb 13
Commodities
UAE begins mapping corridors for air taxis and cargo drones
DUBAI, Feb 13 (Reuters) - The United Arab Emirates, known for its opulent cities Dubai and Abu Dhabi, has begun mapping air corridors for air taxis and cargo drones, its civil aviation authority said in a statement on Thursday.The oil and gas-rich country has sought to distinguish itself in the Midd...Reuters
Thu, Feb 13
Stocks
AppLovin shares rocket nearly 30% on impressive Q4 results, strong outlook
Investing.com -- Applovin Corp (NASDAQ:APP) shares rocketed more than 28% after the closing bell as the company reported fourth-quarter earnings that topped Wall Street estimates.The mobile technoInvesting.com
Thu, Feb 13
Stocks
Bottler Coca-Cola HBC's full-year results top expectations, shares surge
Rewrites throughout to also include share movement and CEO commentsBy Raechel Thankam Job Feb 13 (Reuters) - Coca-Cola HBC's CCH.L operating profit rose more than analysts had expected last year due to steady demand for coffee, energy and other ready-to-drink products, sending the bottler'...Reuters
Thu, Feb 13
Stocks
What's a Fair Price to Buy Ulta Stock?
Ulta Beauty (NASDAQ: ULTA) is a cosmetics company with solid prospects for free-cash-flow growth.*Stock prices used were the afternoon prices of Feb. 10, 2025. The video was published on Feb. 12, 2025.Where to invest $1,000 right now? Our analyst team just revealed what they believe are the 10 best ...The Motley Fool
Thu, Feb 13
Commodities
U.S. nuclear power plant outages
Adds outages tableFeb 13 (Reuters) - The following table lists total U.S. nuclear power generation capacity and the capacity offline due to planned and unplanned reasons, according to the daily data from the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission.Total capacity EL-USTOTCAP-MW ......... 96,986 MW ...Reuters
Thu, Feb 13
