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Olympics-Speed skating-Norway's Eitrem wins men's 5,000m gold at Milano Cortina
By Pearl Josephine NazareMILAN, Feb 8 (Reuters) - Norwegian Sander Eitrem captured the men's 5,000 metres speed skating title in Olympic-record time at the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics on Sunday, stopping the clock at six minutes 03.95 seconds.Czech Republic's Metodej Jilek and Italy's...Reuters
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Israel to take more West Bank powers and relax settler land buys, media say
JERUSALEM, Feb 8 (Reuters) - Israel's security cabinet approved a series of steps on Sunday that would make it easier for settlers in the occupied West Bank to buy land while granting Israeli authorities more enforcement powers over Palestinians, Israeli media reported.The West Bank is among the...Reuters
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IJJ vs. IWN: Can the Mid-Cap ETF Compete with a Small-Cap Fund?
Key PointsIWN has outperformed IJJ over the last 12 months, but IJJ has had better long-term growth. IJJ has a slightly lower expense ratio and offers a marginally higher dividend yield than IWN. 10 stocks we like better than iShares Trust - iShares S&P Mid-Cap 400 Value ETF › Both the iShares Russe...The Motley Fool
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7 Billion Reasons to Buy Walt Disney Stock in February
Key PointsDisney is guiding for its largest stock buyback program in nine years. Stock buybacks accelerate earnings growth.Solid earnings and cash flow growth make Disney a top-tier value stock. 10 stocks we like better than Walt Disney › Walt Disney (NYSE: DIS) fell after reporting first-quarter ...The Motley Fool
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Olympics-Alpine skiing-Cortina smiles on Johnson after previous pain
Johnson wins first US medal at Milano Cortina GamesPrevious downhill winner Vonn hospitalized after crash Johnson's journey includes ban and world championship goldBy Alan Baldwin CORTINA D'AMPEZZO, Italy, Feb 8 (Reuters) - Cortina d'Ampezzo's Olimpia della Tofane piste wrecked Br...Reuters
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Israel to take more West Bank powers and relax settler land buys, media say
JERUSALEM, Feb 8 (Reuters) - Israel's security cabinet approved a series of steps on Sunday that would make it easier for settlers in the occupied West Bank to buy land while granting Israeli authorities more enforcement powers over Palestinians, Israeli media reported.The West Bank is among the...Reuters
34 minutes ago
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Is Silver Headed for $200 This Year?
Key PointsThe price of silver has been volatile over the past several months, and that trend could continue.The announcement of President Trump's pick for new Federal Reserve chairman sent silver into a massive tailspin.Multiple factors could weigh on the price of silver this year, including investo...The Motley Fool
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US Treasury's Bessent says Fed will take its time on balance sheet moves
By David Lawder WASHINGTON, Feb 8 (Reuters) - U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Sunday he would not expect the Federal Reserve to move quickly to shrink its balance sheet, even under Fed chief nominee Kevin Warsh, who has criticized the U.S. central bank's bond purchases.Bessent s...Reuters
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Better iShares International ETF: IEFA vs. IXUS
Key PointsIEFA carries an identical expense ratio to IXUS but offers a slightly higher dividend yield.IXUS delivered a stronger 1-year return and covers a broader set of international stocks, including emerging markets.IEFA is far more concentrated in developed markets, with a sector tilt toward fin...The Motley Fool
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Eli Lilly Shares Surge on Weight-Loss Drug Momentum. Is It Time to Buy the Stock?
Key PointsEli Lilly's weight-loss drugs powered its Q4 results.The introduction of a GLP-1 drug in pill form should help fuel continued growth in 2026 and beyond.10 stocks we like better than Eli Lilly › The share price of Eli Lilly (NYSE: LLY) jumped last week after the drugmaker reported strong sa...The Motley Fool
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This 1 Mistake Can Break Any Retirement Savings Plan
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UK PM Starmer's top aide McSweeney quits over Mandelson-Epstein scandal
Starmer faces mounting doubts over judgment and leadershipMcSweeney says Starmer appointed Mandelson on his adviceFiles have revealed extent of Mandelson's ties to EpsteinBy Sarah Young and Elizabeth Piper LONDON, Feb 8 (Reuters) - British Prime Minister Keir Starmer's chief of staff, Mor...Reuters
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Beyond the Chips: Why This Power Play Could Ride the AI Data Center Boom Higher
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XRP Funding Rate Drops To Lowest Level Since April 2025 — What This Means
The price of XRP has shown a sheer amount of resilience after a couple of red days for the general crypto market. The altcoin has managed to return to around $1.5 over the weekend, reflecting a nearly 25% jump since reaching its latest local low. However, this fresh burst of momentum seems to be jus...NewsBTC
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