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Preliminary report on Washington jet crash is weeks away, says investigator
WASHINGTON, Jan 30 (Reuters) - Investigators probing the cause of a deadly passenger jet crash in Washington aim to have a preliminary report on their findings within 30 days, a member of the National Transportation Safety Board said on Thursday."Our intention is to have a preliminary report wit...Reuters
Jan 30, 2025
Stocks
GLOBAL MARKETS-Stocks gain as Meta, Tesla boost investor mood; gold hits record
Updates to afternoon U.S. tradingGlobal stocks up after Meta, Tesla earningsMicrosoft tumbles after downbeat cloud outlookDollar dips, gold hits record as traders rush to borrow metalFed keeps U.S. rates steady, ECB cuts ratesBy Amanda Cooper and Lawrence Delevingne LONDON/BOSTON, Jan 30 (Reuters...Reuters
Jan 30, 2025
Commodities
CBOT wheat edges up on winterkill fears, reduced Russian wheat crop
Jan 30 (Reuters) - Chicago Board of Trade wheat futures rose on Thursday on reduced forecasts for Russian exports and fears that frigid weather may have damaged the U.S. winter wheat crop, traders said.CBOT March soft red winter wheat WH25 settled up 4 cents to $5.66-1/2 per bushel.K.C. March hard r...Reuters
Jan 30, 2025
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CBOT soybeans dip on profit-taking, tariff threats
Jan 30 (Reuters) - Chicago Board of Trade soybean futures edged down on Thursday as traders booked profits after the previous day's rally and ahead of the weekend, when U.S. President Donald Trump says he plans to impose tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico, traders said.Soybeans hovered ne...Reuters
Jan 30, 2025
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Trump FBI nominee Patel questioned on Capitol riot, retribution claims
Latest in a wave of Trump Cabinet picks to face SenatePatel vows no politicization at FBIDeflects on past comments about retribution Adds details from hearing in paragraphs 4, 13 and 18By Sarah N. Lynch and Andrew Goudsward WASHINGTON, Jan 30 (Reuters) - Kash Patel, President Donald Trump's n...Reuters
Jan 30, 2025
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NTSB says it will leave no stone unturned in DC crash probe
WASHINGTON, Jan 30 (Reuters) - The National Security Transportation Board will leave no stone unturned as it probes the fatal collision of a regional jet and an army helicopter, NTSB Chair Jennifer Homendy told a press conference on Thursday.Homendy said the agency had almost 50 people on the scene....Reuters
Jan 30, 2025
Stocks
Why Lam Research Stock Jumped Today
Shares of semiconductor manufacturing equipment company Lam Research (NASDAQ: LRCX) jumped on Thursday after the company reported financial results for its fiscal quarter that ended Dec. 29, 2024. As of 12:20 p.m. ET, Lam Research stock was up about 8%.Jumping right over a low bar of expectationsLam...The Motley Fool
Jan 30, 2025
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BRIEF-Starbucks, Union Agree To Mediation To Help Get Talks Over Finish Line - Bloomberg News
Jan 30 (Reuters) - Starbucks Corp SBUX.O:STARBUCKS, UNION AGREE TO MEDIATION TO HELP GET TALKS OVER FINISH LINE - BLOOMBERG NEWSSource text: https://tinyurl.com/3n443rt5Further company coverage: SBUX.OReuters
Jan 30, 2025
Commodities
US natgas prices fall 4% to 8-week low on forecasts for milder weather, lower heating demand
Utilities pull over 300 bcf of gas from storage last weekGas stocks below 5-year average for first time since 2022Front-month down about 14% on contract expiryAdds latest pricesBy Scott DiSavinoJan 30 (Reuters) - U.S. natural gas futures fell about 4% to an eight-week low on Thursday on forecasts fo...Reuters
Jan 30, 2025
Stocks
Mastercard (MA) Q4 2024 Earnings Call Transcript
Image source: The Motley Fool.Mastercard (NYSE: MA)Q4 2024 Earnings CallJan 30, 2025, 9:00 a.m. ETContents: Prepared Remarks Questions and Answers Call Participants Prepared Remarks: OperatorGood morning. My name is Julianne and I will be your conference operator today. At this time I would like ...The Motley Fool
Jan 30, 2025
Cryptocurrencies
Bitcoin Outflows Signal Bullish Strength As Demand Remains High At $100K – What This Means
Bitcoin (BTC) has seen an impressive 8% surge since Monday, solidifying $100K as a strong support level. After weeks of volatility and uncertainty, BTC has now reclaimed key levels and is pushing toward an all-time high (ATH) retest. Investors and analysts alike are closely watching Bitcoin’s next m...NewsBTC
Jan 30, 2025
Commodities
CBOT corn falls on post-rally profit taking
Jan 30 (Reuters) - Chicago Board of Trade corn futures edged down on Thursday as traders booked profits following a recent rally and ahead of the weekend, when U.S. President Donald Trump said he plans to impose tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico, traders said.CBOT March corn CH25 settled dow...Reuters
Jan 30, 2025
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WFP supports parametric agriculture insurance pilot in Honduras
By Henry GaleJan 30 - (The Insurer) - The government of Honduras has launched a parametric agriculture insurance pilot with $800,000 of financial support from the World Food Programme.The scheme will cover 1,880 corn and bean producers in the departments of Lempira, La Paz, Santa Bárbara, Ocotepeque...Reuters
Jan 30, 2025
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BRIEF-Costco Increases Pay To Over $30 An Hour For Most Store Workers - Bloomberg News
Jan 30 (Reuters) - COSTCO INCREASES PAY TO OVER $30 AN HOUR FOR MOST STORE WORKERS - BLOOMBERG NEWSCOSTCO WORKERS AT BOTTOM OF SCALE WILL GET RAISES OF 50 CENTS TO $20 - BLOOMBERG NEWSSource text: https://tinyurl.com/2c4hpxhhFurther company coverage: COST.OReuters
Jan 30, 2025
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Despite tariff threat, Mexico maintains GDP growth target of up to 3% this year
Recasts top with GDP growth rate projections, adds comments on tariffs and hedgingBy Ana Isabel Martinez MEXICO CITY, Jan 30 (Reuters) - Mexico maintains a target for gross domestic product growth of between 2% and 3% this year, the finance ministry said on Thursday, noting there were no signs of...Reuters
Jan 30, 2025
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BRIEF-Teamsters Teamsters Flight Attendants Reach Agreement In Principle With Sun Country
Jan 30 (Reuters) - Teamsters :TEAMSTERS : TEAMSTERS FLIGHT ATTENDANTS REACH AGREEMENT IN PRINCIPLE WITH SUN COUNTRYTEAMSTERS : TENTATIVE AGREEMENT WITH SUN COUNTRY INCLUDES AN AVERAGE WAGE INCREASE OF NEARLY 22 % FOR FLIGHT ATTENDANTSReuters
Jan 30, 2025
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Satellite company Ligado faces opposition over bankruptcy loan fees
By Dietrich Knauth Jan 30 (Reuters) - Satellite communications company Ligado Networks is trying to finance its bankruptcy with a high-fee loan that would eat up $100 million that could otherwise be used to repay creditors, according to an objection filed by fellow satellite company Inmarsat. Inm...Reuters
Jan 30, 2025
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BRIEF-Baker Hughes Declares Increased Quarterly Cash Dividend Of $0.23 Per Share
Jan 30 (Reuters) - Baker Hughes Co BKR.O:BAKER HUGHES DECLARES INCREASED QUARTERLY DIVIDENDBAKER HUGHES CO - DECLARES INCREASED QUARTERLY CASH DIVIDEND OF $0.23 PER SHARESource text: ID:nGNXbCmC5RFurther company coverage: BKR.OReuters
Jan 30, 2025
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Trump takes aim, without evidence, at diversity policies over midair collision
Trump suggests FAA diversity efforts linked to crash, without evidenceAviation safety experts, disability advocates, lawmakers criticize commentsButtigieg calls Trump's claims 'despicable'By Steve Holland and Trevor Hunnicutt WASHINGTON, Jan 30 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump sugge...Reuters
Jan 30, 2025
