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EXCLUSIVE-Bridgewater's chief scientist Sekhon to join Google's DeepMind AI unit
Sekhon to join Bridgewater's board of directors, will move on from chief scientist roleLatest hire comes as Google competes for AI dominance against OpenAI, AnthropicSekhon helped to build Bridgewater's AIA Labs, which is led by co-CIO Greg JensenBy Anirban Sen NEW YORK, March 18 (Reuters...Reuters
Wed, Mar 18
Forex
Aussie drops over 1% as Powell flags stubborn inflation
AUD/USD fell around 1.15% on Wednesday, chalking in another sharp rejection from the 0.7100 handle to settle near 0.7025. The pair pushed briefly above 0.7120 early in the session before sellers took control, extending a pattern of failed attempts to reclaim the year-to-date high close to 0.7190.
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Wed, Mar 18
Economic Indicator
Brazil central bank kicks off easing with cautious 25-bp cut after oil shock
Middle East conflict cited as key source of uncertaintyCentral bank cuts rates but raises inflation projectionsPolicymakers avoid guidance for upcoming meetingsBy Marcela Ayres BRASILIA, March 18 (Reuters) - Brazil's central bank began a long-awaited easing cycle on Wednesday with a cautious ...Reuters
Wed, Mar 18
Commodities
Monroe Energy restarts key units at refinery in Trainer, Pennsylvania, sources say
By Nicole Jao and Shariq KhanNEW YORK, March 18 (Reuters) - At least two key processing units at Monroe Energy's 190,000-barrel-per-day refinery in Trainer, Pennsylvania, went offline on Wednesday before they were restarted, people familiar with plant operations said.The refinery has restarted t...Reuters
Wed, Mar 18
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Canada's Vitalhub Q4 revenue beats estimates
OverviewCanada health software provider's Q4 revenue rose 52% yr/yr, beating analyst expectationsQ4 adjusted EBITDA increased 47% yr/yr, margin improved sequentially with acquisition integrationAnnual recurring revenue grew 35% yr/yr, driven by organic growth and acquisitionsOutlookCompany expec...Reuters
Wed, Mar 18
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Netflix plans 'KPop Demon Hunters' global concert tour, source says
LOS ANGELES, March 18 (Reuters) - Netflix NFLX.O is planning a "KPop Demon Hunters" world tour, as it looks to capitalize on its most popular movie, a source familiar with the talks said on Wednesday."KPop Demon Hunters" won the Oscar for best animated feature on Sunday, capping a re...Reuters
Wed, Mar 18
Stocks
US STOCKS-Wall Street ends sharply lower after Fed keeps rates unchanged
Crude prices reverse losses; Brent last up over 5%Fed holds rates steady, as expectedMicron climbs ahead of reportS&P 500 -1.36%, Nasdaq -1.46%, Dow -1.63%By Noel Randewich and Utkarsh Hathi March 18 (Reuters) - Wall Street ended sharply lower on Wednesday after the Federal Reserve held U....Reuters
Wed, Mar 18
Stocks
Five Below up after annual sales, profit forecast above estimates
Shares of discount retailer Five Below FIVE.O up 7.2% at $227.77 in extended market tradingCo forecast annual sales, profit above estimates, helped by marketing efforts driving store trafficSees same-store sales to increase 3% to 5% vs analyst estimates of 2.49% rise, as per LSEG-compiled dataExpect...Reuters
Wed, Mar 18
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US regulator directs Union Pacific, Norfolk Southern to submit additional information for merger
March 18 (Reuters) - The U.S. Surface Transportation Board on Wednesday directed Union Pacific UNP.N and Norfolk Southern NSC.N to submit additional information related to their proposed $85 billion merger.The agency, in a regulatory filing, also noted that the U.S. Department of Justice urged the S...Reuters
Wed, Mar 18
Other
Orla Mining Receives Permits To Extend Operations In Mexico Supporting Company's Long-Term Commitment To Camino Rojo
March 18 (Reuters) - Orla Mining Ltd OLA.TO:ORLA MINING RECEIVES PERMITS TO EXTEND OPERATIONS IN MEXICO SUPPORTING COMPANY'S LONG-TERM COMMITMENT TO CAMINO ROJOORLA MINING LTD - MIA AUTHORIZES UNDERGROUND ACCESS WORKS WITH CONSTRUCTION EXPECTED TO BEGIN IN H2 2026ORLA MINING LTD - NO CHANGES TO ...Reuters
Wed, Mar 18
Economic Indicator
Powell says tariffs keeping inflation elevated, Fed watching energy prices closely
Fed looking for core inflation to come down as 'one-time' tariff impact fadesUnclear whether central bank can 'look through' energy price spike, Powell saysFed needs to be 'humble' in predicting lower tariff inflationBy David Lawder March 18 (Reuters) - Federal Reserve...Reuters
Wed, Mar 18
Stocks
Canada's Cavvy Energy Q4 net operating income rises
OverviewCanada energy producer's Q4 production rose 2% yr/yr to 23,003 boe/dQ4 net operating income was C$20.8 mln, vs C$13.7 mln yr agoAnnual production fell 14% due to voluntary shut-ins at third-party gas facilitiesOutlookCavvy sees 2026 production at 22,000-24,500 boe/d and sulphur output at...Reuters
Wed, Mar 18
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Itafos Q4 profit falls on higher costs of sulfur, sulfuric acid
OverviewPhosphate fertilizer producer's Q4 revenue rose yr/yrCo's adjusted EBITDA and net income declinedCompany cites higher sulfur and sulfuric acid costs as main driver of profit declineCompany set production records at Conda and Arraias during the yearOutlookItafos projects FY 2026 sales...Reuters
Wed, Mar 18
Commodities
Operations suspended at UAE's Habshan gas facility following missile interception
CAIRO, March 19 (Reuters) - Operations were suspended at the United Arab Emirates' Habshan gas facility as authorities responded to two incidents of fallen debris after the successful interception of a missile, Abu Dhabi's media office said on Thursday.Bab oil field was also targeted, the of...Reuters
Wed, Mar 18
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Canada's Petrus Resources Q4 funds flow rises on higher production
OverviewCanada oil and gas producer's Q4 funds flow rose 8% yr/yr on higher production and risk management gainsQ4 production rose 6% yr/yr, with oil and condensate output up 20%OutlookPetrus sees 2026 average daily production of 11,000 to 12,000 boe/dCompany expects 2026 annual funds flow of C$...Reuters
Wed, Mar 18
