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BUZZ-Conagra Brands hits near five-year low after profit forecast cut on supply chain issues
Updates** Slim Jim beef jerky maker Conagra Brands' CAG.N shares down as much as 8.8% at $23.06, lowest since March 2020** Co cuts annual profit expectations for the second time in less than two months, citing supply constraints and foreign exchange rates** Experienced interruptions in customer ...Reuters
Feb 18, 2025
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LIVE MARKETS-Results impress but guidance and breadth bear watching
Dow, Nasdaq edge down; S&P 500 up slightly Energy leads S&P 500 sector gainers; commun. svcs weakest groupEuro STOXX 600 index rises ~0.3%Dollar up; crude, gold up ~1%; bitcoin declines >1%U.S. 10-Year Treasury yield rises to ~4.54%Welcome to the home for real-time coverage of markets bro...Reuters
Feb 18, 2025
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Toyota to transfer LG Energy battery order to Michigan plant
Feb 18 (Reuters) - Toyota Motor 7203.T has agreed to transfer its order for LG Energy Solution 373220.KS vehicle batteries to a Michigan plant that General Motors is exiting, the Japanese automaker confirmed Tuesday.GM GM.N in December said it would sell its stake in the plant, which would have been...Reuters
Feb 18, 2025
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US Cash Grains-Basis bids mostly steady to firm at corn, soy processors
CHICAGO, Feb 18 (Reuters) - Spot basis bids for corn and soybeans delivered to processing facilities around the U.S. Midwest were steady to higher on Tuesday, while bids were mostly unchanged at interior and river elevators and mixed at corn ethanol plants, dealers said.* Frigid weather and icy road...Reuters
Feb 18, 2025
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EU seeks to 'immediately engage' with LNG suppliers, draft shows
Formal policy announcement expected next weekEU aims to eventually wean itself off CO2-emitting gasBloc still wants to boost LNG supplies in short termFaces challenge of high energy prices and possible Trump tariffsBy Kate Abnett BRUSSELS, Feb 18 (Reuters) - The European Union will consider inves...Reuters
Feb 18, 2025
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Zelenskiy postponed Saudi Arabia visit to not give 'legitimacy' to US-Russia meeting, sources say
Adds quote and context in paragraphs 3-10By Max Hunder and Tom Balmforth Feb 18 (Reuters) - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy postponed his visit to Saudi Arabia in order to not give "legitimacy" to Tuesday's meeting between U.S. and Russian officials in Riyadh, two sources fami...Reuters
Feb 18, 2025
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Stanley Black & Decker sues Stanley cup maker over trademarks
By Blake Brittain Feb 18 (Reuters) - The maker of popular Stanley beverage containers was hit with a lawsuit from U.S. toolmaker Stanley Black & Decker SWK.N on Tuesday, accusing it of misusing the "Stanley" name to gain "viral success."The lawsuit in Connecticut federal court...Reuters
Feb 18, 2025
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Rugby-Ireland and All Blacks return to Chicago for rematch in November series
Feb 18 (Reuters) - Ireland will return to the scene of their first win over New Zealand when they take on the All Blacks at Soldier Field, Chicago after an action-packed November 2025 International Series was announced on Tuesday.In November 2016, Ireland were 40-29 winners over New Zealand in Chica...Reuters
Feb 18, 2025
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Argentina oil union threatens strike after Halliburton layoffs
By Alexander Villegas Feb 18 (Reuters) - An oil and gas workers' union in Argentina's oil-rich Chubut province threatened to strike on Tuesday after Halliburton laid off hundreds of workers and decided to close its local office. Speaking on the union's broadcast radio channel, Carlos ...Reuters
Feb 18, 2025
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BRIEF-EVS Broadcast Equipment Expects Revenue Of EUR 195-210 Mln For 2025
Feb 18 (Reuters) - Evs Broadcast Equipment SA EVSB.BR:2025 REVENUE GUIDANCE SET AT EUR 195-210 MILLIONEXPECTS TO PAY OUT 2024 DIVIDENDS OF EUR 1.10 PER SHAREFY REVENUE COMES IN AT EUR 198.0 MILLION, A GROWTH OF 14.3% VERSUS. FY23OUTLOOK: GROUP EXPECTS TO PAY OUT DIVIDENDS FOR 2024 IN LINE WITH OUR D...Reuters
Feb 18, 2025
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METALS-Copper bounces as investors seek inflation hedge
Recasts with prices at 1715 GMTBy Eric Onstad LONDON, Feb 18 (Reuters) - Copper prices rebounded in London on Tuesday as investors sought hard assets to hedge against inflation, but gains were capped by a stronger dollar.Three-month copper CMCU3 on the London Metal Exchange (LME) gained 0.8% to $...Reuters
Feb 18, 2025
Cryptocurrencies
U.S. RESEARCH ROUNDUP-Coinbase Global, Wynn Resorts, Zoetis
Feb 18 (Reuters) - Wall Street securities analysts revised their ratings and price targets on several U.S.-listed companies, including Coinbase Global, Wynn Resorts and Zoetis on Tuesday. HIGHLIGHTS* Coinbase Global Inc COIN.O: KBW raises target price to $305 from $255* Kinsale Capital Group Inc KNS...Reuters
Feb 18, 2025
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Travelers’ Hubert: NAAIA is about "paying it forward" in the insurance industry
By Mia MacGregorFeb 14 - The National African American Insurance Association (NAAIA) is dedicated to supporting both its members and the broader community through mentorship and programming, according to Raumert Hubert, president of NAAIA's New York chapter and major case investigator at Travele...Reuters
Feb 18, 2025
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Medtronic (MDT) Q3 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Image source: The Motley Fool.Medtronic (NYSE: MDT)Q3 2025 Earnings CallFeb 18, 2025, 8:00 a.m. ETContents: Prepared Remarks Questions and Answers Call Participants Prepared Remarks: Ryan Weispfenning -- Vice President and Head, Investor Relations Good morning. I'm Ryan Weispfenning, vice preside...The Motley Fool
Feb 18, 2025
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France convenes second meeting on Ukraine with other Europeans, Canada
Adds context PARIS, Feb 18 (Reuters) - France plans to a host a second meeting to discuss Ukraine and European security on Wednesday, but has this time invited European countries not present earlier this week and NATO ally Canada, diplomatic sources said on Tuesday. Two sources said those invited...Reuters
Feb 18, 2025
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Nike partners with Kim Kardashian's Skims for new women's athleisure brand
Adds analyst comment in paragraph 5, background in paragraph 7, updates sharesBy Juveria Tabassum Feb 18 (Reuters) - Nike NKE.N will launch a new women's activewear brand in the U.S. this spring in partnership with Kim Kardashian-owned shapewear label Skims, as CEO Elliott Hill works to broad...Reuters
Feb 18, 2025
