News
Important Only
Forex
Swedish Riksbank's Seim says interest rate consistent with inflation target
COPENHAGEN, Feb 11 (Reuters) - The Swedish central bank's interest rate now appears consistent with inflation at target level in the short and long term, making monetary policy well positioned to manage future challenges, Riksbank Deputy Governor Anna Seim said on Tuesday.Reuters
Feb 11, 2025
Other
Vance tells Europeans that heavy regulation could kill AI
Vance says Europeans risk killing AI with their red tapeUS, UK do not sign summit communiqueVance says Trump will ensure US remains lead AI playerAdds Chinese Vice Premier, details, quote, in paragraphs 2,10,21,22,26By Jeffrey Dastin and Ingrid Melander PARIS, Feb 11 (Reuters) - U.S. Vice Preside...Reuters
Feb 11, 2025
Other
Munich Re Specialty promotes Coleman to NA head of PERS
By Mia MacGregorFeb 11 - (The Insurer) - Munich Re Specialty has appointed Tyler Coleman as North America head of public entity risk solutions (PERS), succeeding Lauren Tredinnick, who was recently named chief risk officer of Munich Re America Services.Coleman, who joined Munich Re Specialty in 2020...Reuters
Feb 11, 2025
Cryptocurrencies
Why is XRP up today? Potential Ripple – SEC settlement reflects on charts ahead of ETF approval
Pro-crypto US attorney Jeremy Hogan sees the Ripple vs. SEC court battle coming to end before an XRP ETF is approved, which markets are betting will take place sooner than later. His sentiments come after Nasdaq sought approval from the regulator to list the CoinShares XRP ETF on Monday. Ripple’s native token is up 2.8% […]Cryptopolitan
Feb 11, 2025
Other
ADVISORY-Alert incorrectly tagged to TVA Group Inc withdrawn
An alert about an agreement involving Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) was incorrectly tagged to TVA Group Inc TVAb.TO, an unrelated company, and has been withdrawn.For the correctly coded alert, click nFWN3P20RP STORY_NUMBER: nFWN3P20OPSTORY_DATE: 11/02/2025STORY_TIME: 01:00:23 PM GMTReuters
Feb 11, 2025
Stocks
BUZZ-US steel, aluminum cos rise after Trump raises tariffs on steel, aluminum imports
Updates** Shares of steel and aluminum manufacturers in the United States rise after President Donald Trump raises tariffs on steel and aluminum imports to a flat 25% "without exceptions or exemptions"** United States Steel X.N, Nucor NUE.N and Steel Dynamics STLD.O up 1% each; Cleveland-Cli...Reuters
Feb 11, 2025
Stocks
Down 22%, This Excellent Value Mining Stock Is a Buy for 2025 and Beyond
Something unusual is happening with copper miner Freeport-McMoRan (NYSE: FCX). Even while the price of copper has risen over the past three months (from around $4.30 per pound to about $4.45 at the time of writing), Freeport's stock is down by almost 22% over the same period. Although not without re...The Motley Fool
Feb 11, 2025
Other
Goldman Sachs ends IPO diversity pledge
Feb 11 (Reuters) - Goldman Sachs said on Tuesday it has ended a diversity, equity and inclusion pledge tied to the investment bank's initial public offering business. "As a result of legal developments related to board diversity requirements, we ended our formal board diversity policy," ...Reuters
Feb 11, 2025
Stocks
What's a Fair Price for CVS Stock?
CVS (NYSE: CVS) is struggling to stay relevant amid rising costs and declining customer visits.Where to invest $1,000 right now? Our analyst team just revealed what they believe are the 10 best stocks to buy right now. Learn More »*Stock prices used were the afternoon prices of Feb. 7, 2025. The vid...The Motley Fool
Feb 11, 2025
Stocks
US STOCKS-Wall St slips on megacap declines ahead of Powell's testimony
For a Reuters live blog on U.S., UK and European stock markets, click LIVE/ or type LIVE/ in a news window.DuPont gains after raising 2025 profit forecastElliott Investment builds $2.5 billion stake in Phillips 66Indexes down: Dow 0.24%, S&P 500 0.24%, Nasdaq 0.28%Updates after markets openBy Sh...Reuters
Feb 11, 2025
Other
REFILE-SPECIAL REPORT-China builds space alliances in Africa as Trump cuts foreign aid
Refiles to add omitted text*China building satellites, telescopes, space ground stations for African countries *China’s Africa space aid enhancing its global surveillance network and aspirations for space dominance*Beijing’s space alliances come as U.S. cuts foreign aidBy Joey Roulette, Eduardo Bapt...Reuters
Feb 11, 2025
Commodities
Fema borrows $2bn from US Treasury to cover NFIP claims
By Mia MacGregorFeb 11 - (The Insurer) - The Federal Emergency Management Agency (Fema) has exercised its borrowing authority under the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968, securing $2bn from the US Treasury to pay eligible National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) claims.The borrowing follows a seri...Reuters
Feb 11, 2025
Stocks
BUZZ-Ecolab rises after upbeat 2025 profit forecast, Q4 earnings beat
** Water technology company Ecolab's ECL.N shares rise 7.6% to $265.76 ** Company forecasts 2025 adj earnings between $7.42 per share and $7.62 per share vs est of $7.40 per share - data compiled by LSEG** ECL posts Q4 adj profit of $1.81 per share, beating est of $1.79 per share ** Compa...Reuters
Feb 11, 2025
Stocks
Should Investors Buy Pinterest Stock After Spectacular Earnings Results?
Pinterest (NYSE: PINS) reported excellent growth in the highly coveted North American segment of social media users.Where to invest $1,000 right now? Our analyst team just revealed what they believe are the 10 best stocks to buy right now. Learn More »*Stock prices used were the afternoon prices of ...The Motley Fool
Feb 11, 2025
Stocks
3 Reasons Why This Ultra-Safe High-Yield Dividend Stock Is Worth Buying Now
Shares of Clorox (NYSE: CLX) are down 7.4% since it reported earnings on Feb. 3. The consumer goods company continues to make big changes it hopes can chart a path toward margin expansion. Clorox has come a long way in the last few years, but many of its investments have yet to translate to bottom-...The Motley Fool
Feb 11, 2025
Other
Russian sappers defuse French-made SCALP cruise missile in Kursk region, ministry says
MOSCOW, Feb 11 (Reuters) - Sappers from Russia's Emergency Situations Ministry have defused a downed French-made SCALP cruise missile in the Kursk region, the ministry said on Tuesday.Ukrainian forces have occupied a pocket of territory in Russia's Kursk region since launching a surprise inc...Reuters
Feb 11, 2025
Stocks
LIVE MARKETS-NFIB: The Trump honeymoon's over already?
U.S. stock indexes modestly red; Nasdaq off mostUtilities down most among S&P sectors; Materials biggest gainerEuro STOXX 600 index ~flatDollar, bitcoin, gold slip; 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 R...Reuters
Feb 11, 2025
Other
Ford CEO decries "cost and chaos" of Trump tariffs
By Nora Eckert DETROIT, Feb 11 (Reuters) - Ford Motor F.N CEO Jim Farley said U.S. President Donald Trump's proposed and implemented tariffs have added "a lot of cost and a lot of chaos," although Farley said he believes the president aims to strengthen the American auto industry over...Reuters
Feb 11, 2025
Stocks
Marriott Exceeds Q4 Revenue Expectations
Lodging services giant Marriott International (NASDAQ:MAR) reported fourth-quarter and full-year 2024 earnings on Tuesday, Feb. 11, that exceeded analysts' consensus estimates. Adjusted EPS of $2.45 outperformed analysts' estimates of $2.39 while total revenue reached $6.43 billion, slightly higher ...The Motley Fool
Feb 11, 2025
