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UPDATE 4-Trump pardons Silk Road founder Ulbricht for online drug scheme
Updates Jan. 21 story in paragraph 4 to reflect Ross Ulbricht's release from prisonPardon is 'full and unconditional,' Trump saysSilk Road allowed people to trade anonymouslyDrugs and illegal services were soldBy Nate Raymond Jan 21 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday pardoned Silk...Reuters
Jan 22, 2025
Stocks
Could Buying Palantir Technologies Stock Today Set You Up for Life?
Palantir Technologies (NASDAQ: PLTR) went public with a direct listing on the stock market in September 2020, and shares of the software platforms and data analytics provider delivered healthy gains since then.Palantir stock is up 655% since making its stock market debut. However, all of Palantir's ...The Motley Fool
Jan 22, 2025
Stocks
This AI Stock Is Also a Great Dividend Stock
When you think about cutting-edge artificial intelligence (AI) companies, generous dividend payments probably aren't on your radar. AI is a booming and fast-evolving industry, requiring massive investments to keep pace with the competition.With International Business Machines (NYSE: IBM), investors ...The Motley Fool
Jan 22, 2025
Forex
Sterling hits two-week high against dollar amid tariff uncertainty
By Greta Rosen Fondahn Jan 22 (Reuters) - The pound rose for a third day to hit a two-week high against the dollar on Wednesday, as a lack of clarity on U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff plans kept a lid on the greenback. Sterling was last up 0.1% at $1.2376, its highest since Jan. 8 GBP=D3.Th...Reuters
Jan 22, 2025
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RPT-UPDATE 2-Victory for Prince Harry as Murdoch papers admits wrongdoing by Sun
Repeats to more subscribers, no changes to textHarry and Murdoch's UK paper group settle his lawsuit Source says settlement involves eight-figure sumMurdoch's NGN offers full apology for unlawful behaviourNGN admits for first time unlawful behaviour by Sun tabloidGroup also apologises for targeting ...Reuters
Jan 22, 2025
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UK's Prince Harry calls for police investigation after Murdoch paper's apology
LONDON, Jan 22 (Reuters) - Britain's Prince Harry called for the police and parliament to investigate historic unlawful activity by Rupert Murdoch's News Group Newspapers and the perjury and cover ups which followed that activity, after NGN apologised to Harry for it. (Reporting by Muvija M, writin...Reuters
Jan 22, 2025
Stocks
BUZZ-Celsius Holdings falls after TD Cowen cuts to 'hold' on growth concerns
** Energy drink maker Celsius Holdings' CELH.O shares fall 2.2% to $26.21 premarket** Brokerage TD Cowen downgrades stock to "hold" from "buy", cuts PT to $29 from $40** Says data shows decline in sales growth in the last four weeks vs growth recovery in the energy drink category** Says velocity, or...Reuters
Jan 22, 2025
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BRIEF-J&J Expects FY Operational Sales $90.9 Bln To $91.7 Bln
Jan 22 (Reuters) - Johnson & Johnson JNJ.N:JNJ Q4 ADJUSTED EPS $2.04 VERSUS IBES ESTIMATE $2.01JNJ Q4 SALES $22.52 BILLION VERSUS IBES ESTIMATE $22.42 BILLIONJNJ Q4 STELARA SALES $2.35 BILLIONJNJ Q4 DARZALEX SALES $3.08 BILLIONJNJ OUTLOOK FY ADJUSTED EPS $10.75 TO $10.95 VERSUS IBES ESTIMATE $10.56J...Reuters
Jan 22, 2025
Stocks
5 Things Seniors Should Know About Social Security and COLA Before They Retire
Every year, the Social Security Administration, or SSA, examines inflation data and adjusts Social Security benefits accordingly. In short, the annual cost-of-living adjustment, or COLA, is designed to help retirees keep up with the rising cost of goods and services.While most retirees and soon-to-b...The Motley Fool
Jan 22, 2025
Commodities
UPDATE 1-China's CNOOC sets 2025 output target at record high
Adds comparison to last year's output guidance in paragraph 5, CEO comment in 7-8 and 14-15By Chen Aizhu Jan 22 (Reuters) - Chinese state oil and gas company CNOOC 0883.HK 600938.SS has set its 2025 production target at a record high, between 5.6% and 8.3% above 2024's output. The offshore oil an...Reuters
Jan 22, 2025
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Prince Harry's lawyer: Settlement of lawsuit is 'monumental victory'
LONDON, Jan 22 (Reuters) - Prince Harry's lawyer David Sherborne said on Wednesday the settlement of the lawsuit against Rupert Murdoch's News Group Newspapers (NGN) was a monumental victory that represents what he described as a vindication. Outside court, Sherborne said that after endless denials ...Reuters
Jan 22, 2025
Stocks
If You'd Invested $10,000 in Axon Enterprise Stock 24 Years Ago at its IPO, Here's How Much You'd Have Today
Axon Enterprise (NASDAQ: AXON) has been one of the most successful under-the-radar stock market investments of this century. The company, best known for its Taser line of stun guns and other law enforcement technology products, went public in 2001.Since that time, the stock has produced a total retu...The Motley Fool
Jan 22, 2025
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J&J beats quarterly sales and profit estimates on cancer drug sales
By Patrick Wingrove and Bhanvi Satija Jan 22 (Reuters) - Johnson & Johnson JNJ.N, fresh off a $14.6 billion deal to buy neurological drugmaker Intra-Cellular ITCI.N, reported fourth-quarter sales and profit above Wall Street estimates on Wednesday, driven by strong sales of its cancer treatment...Reuters
Jan 22, 2025
Commodities
Ukraine says Russia attacked energy facilities 1,200 times since 2022
KYIV, Jan 22 (Reuters) - Russia has attacked Ukrainian energy facilities 1,200 times since its invasion in 2022, Ukraine's Deputy Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko said on Wednesday.She told a news briefing in Davos that the figure included attacks on more than 800 electricity substations, distributio...Reuters
Jan 22, 2025
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UN chief Guterres calls on Iran to renounce nuclear weapons
DAVOS, Switzerland, Jan 22 (Reuters) - Iran must make a first step towards improving relations with countries in the region and the United States by making it clear they do not aim to develop nuclear weapons, U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said on Wednesday."The most relevant question is Ir...Reuters
Jan 22, 2025
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UPDATE 1-'Be serious', says Panama president on Trump 'invasion' question
Adds quotes from Mulino in paragraphs 7-8, background paragraphs 9-10By Cecile Mantovani and Alexander Smith DAVOS, Switzerland, Jan 22 (Reuters) - Panama's President Jose Raul Mulino responded "be serious, be serious" on Wednesday when asked in Davos whether he was concerned the U.S. would invad...Reuters
Jan 22, 2025
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France's relations with U.S. President Trump are "transactional", government spokesperson
PARIS, Jan 22 (Reuters) - France's relations with U.S. President Donald Trump are "transactional", the French government spokesperson said on Wednesday."Neither Europe nor the USA has any interest in a trade escalation. We have entered a new phase of negotiations with the U.S.," French government sp...Reuters
Jan 22, 2025
Stocks
Should You Buy Energy Transfer Stock Now That It's Over $20?
Energy Transfer (NYSE: ET) has been on fire over the past year. Units of the master limited partnership (MLP) soared 42% last year. The midstream giant has continued rallying through the early part of this year, which recently pushed its unit price above $20. Here's a look at whether the pipeline st...The Motley Fool
Jan 22, 2025
