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Pump.fun drains market liquidity, as it produces over 50% of all new token
The dominance of Pump.fun shows no signs of slowing down. The leading token launch platform is now responsible for over 50% of new token launches. Pump.fun remains the dominant path of creating tokens. What looked like a fad in 2024 turned into a fixture for the 2025 crypto market. In the past weeks, Pump.fun once […]Cryptopolitan
Feb 11, 2025
Cryptocurrencies
3 Reasons Lightchain AI Crypto Price Could Go to $15 or Higher in the 2025 Bull Run
As the 2025 bull run approaches, investors are searching for the next high-growth crypto that could deliver massive returns. While Bitcoin and Ethereum are expected to perform well, many believe the real opportunities lie in emerging projects with strong fundamentals and early-stage momentum. One name that keeps coming up is Lightchain AI (LCAI), a fast-growing […]Cryptopolitan
Feb 11, 2025
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CRC adds four across US from Nationwide, B&W, Texas Security and Apogee
By Mia MacGregorFeb 11 - (The Insurer) - CRC Group has strengthened its team with four new appointments throughout the United States. David Schmidt joins the Philadelphia, PA office as underwriting team leader, bringing nearly 20 years of industry experience. He previously served as an underwriting ...Reuters
Feb 11, 2025
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Iran alerts UN to Trump threat of force, says it will defend itself
Adds further details in paragraphs 2-7By Michelle Nichols UNITED NATIONS, Feb 11 (Reuters) - Iran alerted the United Nations on Tuesday to what it described as "reckless and inflammatory statements" by U.S. President Donald Trump threatening the use of force, and warned that "any act ...Reuters
Feb 11, 2025
Stocks
Why Tesla Stock Continued Its Freefall Today
Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) stock has been in freefall, and that accelerated today. Shares of the electric vehicle (EV) leader are now lower by more than 15% so far this year. As of 1:40 p.m. ET, Tesla shares were down by 5.3% on the day.The recent decline comes as CEO Elon Musk has stayed in the spotlight...The Motley Fool
Feb 11, 2025
Stocks
BUZZ-Archer Aviation falls on $302 million funding from institutional investors
** Shares of air-taxi maker Archer Aviation ACHR.N slide as much as 10.3%; last down 7.3% at $9.46** ACHR says it has raised $301.8 million in financing from institutional investors including BlackRock BLK.N, the world's largest asset manager** Co expects the financing to bolster the development...Reuters
Feb 11, 2025
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Democrats say Trump illegally withholding state EV charging funds
WASHINGTON, Feb 11 (Reuters) - A group of nine senators on the Environment and Public Works Committee said on Tuesday the Trump administration is illegally withholding $3 billion in previously awarded funds to states for electric vehicle charging.On Thursday, the U.S. Transportation Department said ...Reuters
Feb 11, 2025
Stocks
BUZZ-Petmed falls on wider-than-expected quarterly loss
** Shares of online pet products retailer Petmed Express PETS.O fell as much as 23.1% to an over three-month low of $4.05; last down 14.9% in afternoon trade** Stock has its worst day since October 2023, if losses hold** Co posted late on Monday a Q3 loss of 3 cents per share, compared to analyst...Reuters
Feb 11, 2025
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Anduril takes over Microsoft's $22 billion US Army headset program
Feb 11 (Reuters) - Palmer Luckey-founded defense tech startup Anduril will take over the development and production of Microsoft's MSFT.O mixed-reality headset program for the U.S. Army, the companies said on Tuesday.Anduril will assume control over production, as well as future hardware and sof...Reuters
Feb 11, 2025
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US Treasury Secretary to visit Ukraine for talks on energy, rare earth minerals
Adds information on talks regarding energy, state-owned enterprisesBy Gram Slattery and Max Hunder WASHINGTON, Feb 11 (Reuters) - U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will travel to Ukraine this week, Donald Trump wrote in a social media post on Tuesday, as the administration tries to end the Ru...Reuters
Feb 11, 2025
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Lockton appoints Rodriguez as national surety practice leader, succeeding Pribyl
By Mia MacGregorFeb 11 - (The Insurer) - Lockton has promoted Paul Rodriguez, former national surety growth leader, to the role of national surety practice leader, succeeding Patrick Pribyl, who will transition to chairman of the national surety practice.Rodriguez, who joined Lockton in 2022, helped...Reuters
Feb 11, 2025
Stocks
BUZZ-SelectQuote hits 3-year high on $350 million investment from Bain Capital, Morgan Stanley
** Shares of term life sales agency SelectQuote SLQT.N jump as much as 56.6%, hitting their highest since three years** Stock last up 27.7% at $5.59** SLQT announced $350 million investment from funds managed by Bain Capital, Morgan Stanley Private Credit and Newlight Partners late on Monday** Deal ...Reuters
Feb 11, 2025
Stocks
LIVE MARKETS-BofA clients have a strong appetite for financials
S&P 500 and Dow edge green; Nasdaq dipsCons disc weakest S&P sector; energy leads gainersDollar, gold slip; bitcoin off ~1.5%; crude up >1%U.S. 10-Year Treasury yield rises to ~4.53%Welcome to the home for real-time coverage of markets brought to you by Reuters reporters. You can share yo...Reuters
Feb 11, 2025
Cryptocurrencies
EU president pledges over $206 billion to AI development to stay ahead of the game
During the recent AI Action Summit in Paris, the EU president Ursula Von der Leyen pledged that the bloc would accumulate $206 billion (200 billion Euros) for investments into artificial intelligence in the region. The amount raised will combine 150 billion to be raised by investors and the industry and 50 billion Euros that the bloc will top up.Cryptopolitan
Feb 11, 2025
Commodities
US Cash Grains-Corn basis bids steady to higher with easing futures
CHICAGO, Feb 11 (Reuters) - Spot basis bids for corn were steady to higher in the U.S. Midwest on Tuesday as futures fell and the U.S. Department of Agriculture left U.S. ending stocks unchanged for corn and beans in its monthly supply and demand report. * Basis bids for corn were up at a processor ...Reuters
Feb 11, 2025
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Massachusetts voter-approved vehicle data access measure survives court challenge
Adds comment from auto industry group in paragraphs 4-5By Nate Raymond and David Shepardson BOSTON, Feb 11 (Reuters) - A federal judge on Tuesday rejected a challenge by a group representing automakers to a Massachusetts voter-approved measure that expanded access to vehicle data and allowed inde...Reuters
Feb 11, 2025
Commodities
Brazil steelmakers lobby group says US 25% tariffs on steel will benefit neither country
SAO PAULO, Feb 11 (Reuters) - Brazilian steelmakers lobby group Aco Brasil said on Tuesday that it was "surprised" by the 25% tariffs imposed by the U.S. on steel, aluminum imports, adding that such measure would not benefit either of the countries.Aco Brasil added in a statement that the ea...Reuters
Feb 11, 2025
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Senate Democrats want answers on Trump federal employee buyout offer
Senators want details by agency on employees accepting offerMore than 65,000 federal employees have agreed to quit so farSenators say compensation past March 14 is not guaranteed because there is no budget from Congress Adds White House declining comment, more details of letter in paragraphs 4-10By ...Reuters
Feb 11, 2025
Cryptocurrencies
Bitcoin On The Brink Of A Massive Short Squeeze, Expert Warns
The Bitcoin dominance (BTC.D) surged above 64% this week, its highest level since March 2021, sparking debate over an impending short squeeze that could send its price skyward. The stark warning comes from Joe Consorti, Head of Growth at Theya, who took to X on Monday to outline what he views as a d...NewsBTC
Feb 11, 2025
