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ReutersWed, Dec 17
U.S. STOCKS ON THE MOVE-Robinhood Markets, Cannabis stocks, Hyatt Hotels
ReutersWed, Dec 17
FACTBOX-Storms knock out power to over 580,000 homes and businesses in Pacific Northwest
ReutersWed, Dec 17
GRAINS-CBOT wheat sets fresh eight-week low as ample global supply continues to weigh
ReutersWed, Dec 17
Novartis, Roche near US drug price deal, Bloomberg News reports
ReutersWed, Dec 17
California Film Commission Awards Tax Credits to 28 Films
CryptopolitanWed, Dec 17
BlackRock to match $1,000 per child under Trump-backed savings plan
Stocks
U.S. STOCKS ON THE MOVE-Robinhood Markets, Cannabis stocks, Hyatt Hotels
The Day Ahead newsletter: https://refini.tv/3LI4BU7The Morning News Call newsletter: https://refini.tv/3dKUyB8Wall Street's main indexes were slightly higher in volatile trading on Wednesday as investors searched for clues on the outlook for interest rates, while caution lingered following repor...Reuters
Wed, Dec 17
Commodities
FACTBOX-Storms knock out power to over 580,000 homes and businesses in Pacific Northwest
By Scott DiSavino NEW YORK, Dec 17 (Reuters) - Severe storms in the U.S. Pacific Northwest and Rocky Mountains knocked out power to around 661,000 homes and businesses on Wednesday, according to data from PowerOutage.us.That was up from around 581,000 customers out in Washington and Oregon ea...Reuters
Wed, Dec 17
Commodities
GRAINS-CBOT wheat sets fresh eight-week low as ample global supply continues to weigh
Ample global wheat supply pressures CBOT wheat pricesCorn futures firm on export demand despite wheat pressureSoybean futures slump amid concerns over China's demandBy P.J. Huffstutter CHICAGO, Dec 17 (Reuters) - Chicago Board of Trade wheat futures fell for a fourth consecutive session on We...Reuters
Wed, Dec 17
Other
Novartis, Roche near US drug price deal, Bloomberg News reports
Dec 17 (Reuters) - The White House is set to announce drug pricing deals with pharmaceutical giants Novartis NOVN.S and Roche Holding ROG.S as soon as Friday, Bloomberg News reported on Wednesday, citing people familiar with the situation.Other drugmakers could also be included in the announcement, ...Reuters
Wed, Dec 17
Other
California Film Commission Awards Tax Credits to 28 Films
Dec 17 (Reuters) - CALIFORNIA FILM COMMISSION:CALIFORNIA FILM COMMISSION: GOVERNOR NEWSOM ANNOUNCED 28 FILM PROJECTS GOT AWARDS THROUGH COMMISSION'S FILM & TELEVISION TAX CREDIT PROGRAMCALIFORNIA FILM COMMISSION: FILM PROJECTS TO SPUR JOB GROWTH BY HIRING TOTAL 4,837 CAST & CREW, 22,614 ...Reuters
Wed, Dec 17
Cryptocurrencies
BlackRock to match $1,000 per child under Trump-backed savings plan
BlackRock, the largest asset manager on the planet, said on Wednesday that it will give eligible U.S. workers $1,000 for each child, lining it up with Trump’s early-childhood savings program. The plan ties directly to the federal seed funding under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which puts the same amount into new “Trump accounts” […]Cryptopolitan
Wed, Dec 17
Cryptocurrencies
Best Cryptos to Buy Now for Q1 2026? One New DeFi Crypto Under $0.05 Stands Out
With the market prospecting to the first quarter of 2026, the investment behavior is beginning to alter. Cryptocurrencies in the large cap sector are gaining less speed, and the tide is shifting towards those projects that are still in early stages but evidently advancing. This is usually the point where the focus starts accumulating, and […]Cryptopolitan
Wed, Dec 17
Other
Spire Says Unit Enters Master Note Purchase Agreement
Dec 17 (Reuters) - Spire Inc SR.N:SPIRE INC - UNIT ENTERS MASTER NOTE PURCHASE AGREEMENT - SEC FILINGSPIRE INC - ISSUES $825 MILLION SERIES 2026 SENIOR NOTES IN PRIVATE PLACEMENT - SEC FILINGSource text: [ID:n0001193125-25-322260]Reuters
Wed, Dec 17
Other
US senators near deal on military helicopter safety legislation
WASHINGTON, Dec 17 (Reuters) - U.S. senators are close to a deal to approve legislation to toughen military helicopter safety rules and rescind a provision in an annual defense bill approved on Wednesday that sparked alarm, congressional aides said.Republican Senate Commerce Committee chair Ted Cruz...Reuters
Wed, Dec 17
Other
Amazon taps veteran Peter DeSantis to lead AI, chip and quantum push
Dec 17 (Reuters) - Amazon AMZN.O on Wednesday tapped long-time cloud executive Peter DeSantis to lead a new unit that would oversee its most advanced technologies, including artificial intelligence models, custom silicon and quantum computing.DeSantis, who has been with the company for nearly three ...Reuters
Wed, Dec 17
Other
Trump prosecutor Jack Smith defends probes in House testimony
Smith defends investigation, says indictments based on Trump's actionsRepublicans criticize probe as politically motivatedDemocrats argue for public testimony, claim it would harm TrumpBy Andrew Goudsward WASHINGTON, Dec 17 (Reuters) - Jack Smith, the former U.S. Justice Department special co...Reuters
Wed, Dec 17
Economic Indicator
Fed’s Bostic: Growth is solid, expects to see that continuing in 2026
Atlanta Federal Reserve (Fed) President Raphael Bostic said on Wednesday that GVP growth is solid and that he expects to see that continuing in 2026, while participating in a moderated discussion at the Gwinnett County Chamber of Commerce in Georgia.Fxstreet
Wed, Dec 17
Other
Union Pacific, Norfork Southern deal faces fresh pushback from Teamsters union
Dec 17 (Reuters) - The Teamsters union said on Wednesday it opposes the proposed merger between U.S. freight railroads Union Pacific UNP.N and Norfolk Southern NSC.N.Union presidents representing nearly 20,000 workers at both the railroads said in a joint statement that they would not support any de...Reuters
Wed, Dec 17
Stocks
Medline jumps after medical supplies firm's $6-bln-plus IPO
Shares of medical supply firm Medline MDLN.O jump up more than 20% in debut on Weds after co raised more than $6 bln in 2025's biggest IPOMDLN opens at $35 vs $29 IPO price, giving co around $46 bln valuation. Stock recently up 28.4% at $37.25Northfield, Illinois-based MDLN late Tues announced s...Reuters
Wed, Dec 17
Other
Britain to overhaul benchmark rules to cut industry burden
LONDON, Dec 17 (Reuters) - Britain plans to overhaul broad rules governing financial benchmarks to ease industry's compliance burden and focus regulation only on benchmarks that pose significant risks to the financial system, the finance ministry said on Wednesday.Industries such as commodity tr...Reuters
Wed, Dec 17
Stocks
Oracle says Michigan data center project talks on track without Blue Owl
By Akash Sriram and Jaspreet Singh Dec 17 (Reuters) - Oracle said talks for an equity deal to support its Michigan data center project remain on schedule and do not include Blue Owl Capital, after a report of stalled negotiations with the crucial partner knocked its shares down 5% on Wednesda...Reuters
Wed, Dec 17
