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U.S. nuclear power plant outages
Adds outages tableFeb 12 (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
Wed, Feb 12
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Russia sustaining loss of forces better than Ukraine, says IISS research centre
By Greg TorodeHONG KONG, Feb 12 (Reuters) - Russia lost 1,400 tanks in just the last year amid its invasion of Ukraine but has so far been able to cope with the losses and is facing a less serious drain of its personnel than Kyiv, a leading security research organisation said on Tuesday. Both sides ...Reuters
Wed, Feb 12
Stocks
BUZZ-Street View: Coca-Cola holds enough in its soda aisle to outperform peers
** Coca-Cola's KO.N limited edition flavors of its sodas and price hikes powered a surprise rise in quarterly revenue amid sluggish demand in the packaged foods industry** Average rating of 28 analysts on KO is "buy" and median PT is $73, according to data compiled by LSEGBUBBLING TO THE...Reuters
Wed, Feb 12
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Ahold Delhaize CEO says US tariffs on Canada, Mexico could drive prices up
U.S. threatens tariffs on biggest trading partnersPrices could rise for U.S. consumersFood Lion, Stop & Shop owner considers more U.S. sourcingAdds American consumers in paragraph 1, CEO quote in paragraph 2By Alban Kacher and Helen Reid Feb 12 (Reuters) - Supermarket group Ahold Delhaize AD....Reuters
Wed, Feb 12
Stocks
2 Stocks Down 47% and 82% to Buy Right Now
The stock market has gotten off to a wild start early in 2025. Between a new presidential administration, disruptive new artificial intelligence models, and the outlook on interest rates, investors have had a lot to consider. As a result, volatility is running high.But while big fluctuations could c...The Motley Fool
Wed, Feb 12
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MORNING BID AMERICAS-Calm descends as inflation, tariffs parsed
.A look at the day ahead in U.S. and global markets from Mike Dolan Hyperactive U.S. policy moves appear to have frozen macro markets this week, with Wednesday's key U.S. inflation release set to hold Federal Reserve boss Jerome Powell's benign take on economy up to the light.Powell basic...Reuters
Wed, Feb 12
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Germany to post staff for EU's Gaza-Egypt border mission, says government source
BERLIN, Feb 12 (Reuters) - Germany's cabinet has decided in principle to deploy police forces for a European Union civilian mission in the Palestinian territory to monitor the border crossing between Gaza and Egypt at Rafah, a government source told Reuters on Wednesday.Reuters
Wed, Feb 12
Stocks
BUZZ-Lyft falls after Q1 bookings forecast miss estimates; brokerages cut PT
** Ride hailing platform Lyft's LYFT.O shares fall 12% to $12.68 in premarket trading ** Brokerages J.P. Morgan, RBC and TD Cowen cut PT to $16, $21 and $16 respectively** RBC sees Uber's aggressive pricing weighing on Lyft's Q1 bookings and its less diversified model making it more vuln...Reuters
Wed, Feb 12
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Deals of the day-Mergers and acquisitions
Feb 12 (Reuters) - The following bids, mergers, acquisitions and disposals were reported by 1030 GMT on Wednesday: ** Balkan telecoms and media company United Group has agreed to sell its broadband provider Serbia Broadband to e& PPF Telecoms Group and other assets to Telekom Srbija in a dea...Reuters
Wed, Feb 12
Stocks
What's a Fair Price to Buy Johnson & Johnson Stock?
Johnson & Johnson (NYSE: JNJ) is forecast to increase its free cash flow significantly over the next five years and beyond.*Stock prices used were the afternoon prices of Feb. 9, 2025. The video was published on Feb. 11, 2025.Start Your Mornings Smarter! Wake up with Breakfast news in your inbox eve...The Motley Fool
Wed, Feb 12
Commodities
Barrick Gold beats profit estimates
Feb 12 (Reuters) - Canada's Barrick Gold ABX.TO beat Wall Street estimates for fourth-quarter profit on Wednesday.On an adjusted basis, the world's second-largest gold miner posted a profit of 46 cents per share in the quarter ended December 31, compared to an estimate of 41 cents per share,...Reuters
Wed, Feb 12
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UK-based trader wins fight against extradition to US on insider dealing charges
Adds background, reaction in paragraphs 6-8 LONDON, Feb 12 (Reuters) - A British-Lebanese securities trader wanted in the United States for alleged insider dealing on Wednesday won his fight against extradition at the United Kingdom's Supreme Court.Joseph El-Khouri was charged in New York in ...Reuters
Wed, Feb 12
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BRIEF-DKSH CEO On Call - Expect To Benefit From Tariffs On China, As We Expect Market To Increase In South-East Asia In Coming Years As A Result
Feb 12 (Reuters) - DKSH HOLDING AG DKSH.S:DKSH CEO ON CALL : OPTIMISTIC THAT CHEMICAL MARKET WILL RECOVER IN 2025DKSH CEO ON CALL : TARIFFS IMPACT ON US IS ZERO OR VERY LIMITED. WE SOURCE LOCALLY IN THE UNITED STATESDKSH CEO ON CALL - EXPECT TO BENEFIT FROM TARIFFS ON CHINA, AS WE EXPECT MARKET TO ...Reuters
Wed, Feb 12
Cryptocurrencies
Cardano (ADA) Price Prediction- Why Lightchain AI Could Outperform ADA in 2025
Cardano (ADA) has been a strong player in the crypto market, but Lightchain AI could outperform ADA in 2025. Lightchain AI is making waves with its innovative blend of blockchain and AI technology. The ongoing presale has already attracted significant attention, raising over $15.3 million at a price of $0.006 per token, showcasing strong investor […]Cryptopolitan
Wed, Feb 12
Stocks
Daqo New Energy to Announce Unaudited Results for the Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2024 on February 27, 2025
SHANGHAI, Feb. 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Daqo New Energy Corp. (NYSE: DQ) ("Daqo New Energy" or the "Company"), a leading manufacturer of high-purity polysilicon for the global solar PV industry, today announced it plans to release its unaudited financial results for fourth q...PR Newswire
Wed, Feb 12
Stocks
Is Archer Aviation Stock Worth the Hype?
Archer Aviation (NYSE: ACHR) is nearing approval to begin flying an innovative vertical take off and landing aircraft that could disrupt air travel as we know it. Not only is the company working with the military, you may be able to ride in an aircraft with an air taxi service in the U.S. and abroad...The Motley Fool
Wed, Feb 12
Stocks
Is Berkshire Hathaway Stock a Buy Now?
Shares of Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A)(NYSE: BRK.B) are trading near their all-time highs, just like the S&P 500 index (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC). For that reason, Warren Buffett's company may not be of much interest if you are a diehard value investor committed to finding cheap stocks. However, this isn...The Motley Fool
Wed, Feb 12
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US Republicans find unity on taxes a heavy lift in Trump 'golden age'
House and Senate Republicans divided on tax cutsHouse Republicans divided over spending cuts Some argue that growth from tax initiatives could offset costsCongress faces looming deadlines for funding and debt ceilingBy David MorganWASHINGTON, Feb 12 (Reuters) - Barely a month after predicting a new ...Reuters
Wed, Feb 12
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Trump's DOJ antitrust nominee to be grilled on enforcement
Slater's commitment to enforcement likely to be questioned by Senate panelDemocrats are concerned about DOJ's independence under TrumpSlater's past roles include work with Big Tech companiesBy Jody Godoy Feb 12 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump's pick to oversee the U.S. Departme...Reuters
Wed, Feb 12
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Musk cuts based more on political ideology than real cost savings so far
Musk cost-cutting targets agencies disliked by conservatives, not major budget contributorsDOGE claims $37.69 billion savings to date - a fraction of its $2 trillion targetNine of the government agencies in Musk's sights were mentioned in controversial Project 2025 reportBy Tim Reid, Helen Coste...Reuters
Wed, Feb 12
