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If I Could Tell All Retirees 1 Thing About Social Security, I'd Say to Do This Before You Claim Benefits
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Wright will engage directly with interim Venezuelan President Delcy Rodriguez, Energy Department says
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El Paso flights resume after sudden closure due to drone security concerns
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Invesco (RSPS) vs. First Trust (FTXG): Which Consumer Staples ETF Is the Better Buy?
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Generac surges as data center demand strengthens
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South Carolina sees dip in daily measles cases but too early to call slowdown, health official says
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If I Could Tell All Retirees 1 Thing About Social Security, I'd Say to Do This Before You Claim Benefits
Key PointsWhen one spouse dies, the other doesn't continue to receive two Social Security payments each month.The Social Security Administration will no longer send the smaller of the two benefits.Whether you're married, single, or divorced, your decision to claim Social Security has repercussions.T...The Motley Fool
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Wright will engage directly with interim Venezuelan President Delcy Rodriguez, Energy Department says
Feb 11 (Reuters) - U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright will engage directly with the interim Venezuelan leadership, including President Delcy Rodriguez, during his trip to the country, the Energy Department said Wednesday.Wright, who landed in Caracas on Wednesday morning, will also visit oil fields,...Reuters
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El Paso flights resume after sudden closure due to drone security concerns
FAA lifts restrictions after sudden overnight stopUS officials point to Mexican cartel droneOfficials say FAA concerned about Army counterdrone systemBy David Shepardson, Idrees Ali and Andy SullivanWASHINGTON, Feb 11 (Reuters) - Flights in and out of the Texas border city of El Paso resumed on Wedn...Reuters
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Invesco (RSPS) vs. First Trust (FTXG): Which Consumer Staples ETF Is the Better Buy?
Key PointsRSPS charges a lower expense ratio and has gathered more assets under management than FTXG.FTXG offers a slightly higher dividend yield but has lagged RSPS on one-year and five-year returns.FTXG includes a small allocation to basic materials and industrials, while RSPS is strictly consumer...The Motley Fool
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Generac surges as data center demand strengthens
Generac Holdings GNRC.N shares advancing 18% on Weds to over three-year high of $215.12 after co reported Q4 results below Wall Street estimates but forecast mid-teens net sales growth for 2026 while its presence in the data center market grewGNRC shares on course for steepest one-day pct gain since...Reuters
12 minutes ago
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South Carolina sees dip in daily measles cases but too early to call slowdown, health official says
Feb 11 (Reuters) - Reported daily measles cases in South Carolina have been declining in recent days, but it is too early to know whether the outbreak is slowing, a state health official said on Wednesday."We have had lower day-by-day counts of reported measles cases recently. That is potentiall...Reuters
13 minutes ago
Cryptocurrencies
Best Crypto to Buy: Mutuum Finance (MUTM) Outshines Cardano (ADA) as the Whale Favorite in 2026
With whales realigning their strategies for 2026, investors are now focusing more and more on projects that have growth potential and value-grab mechanisms. While projects like Cardano (ADA) continue to stay relevant through their long-term growth, whales are now focusing more and more on new projects that have better growth asymmetry. Among such projects, Mutuum […]Cryptopolitan
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S&P 500 ~flat, Nasdaq, Dow dipEnergy leads S&P 500 sector gainers; Comm Svcs weakest groupDollar dips; bitcoin down >2%; gold up ~1%; crude rallies >1%US 10-Year Treasury yield edges up to ~4.17%Welcome to the home for real-time coverage of markets brought to you by Reuters reporters. ...Reuters
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Commodities
EU wheat edges higher, supported by weaker euro and Chicago rise
PARIS, Feb 11 (Reuters) - European wheat edged higher on Wednesday, mainly supported by a fall of the euro against the dollar, making it more competitive on world markets, and a rise in Chicago.Front-month March milling wheat BL2H6 on Paris-based Euronext, settled at 190.50 euros ($226.54) a metric ...Reuters
14 minutes ago
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Soccer-England to play New Zealand and Costa Rica in World Cup warm-up games
Feb 11 (Reuters) - England will play New Zealand and Costa Rica in Florida in June as part of their preparations for the 2026 World Cup, the Football Association said on Wednesday.Thomas Tuchel's side will take on New Zealand on June 6 before facing Costa Rica on June 10, with the venues to be a...Reuters
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Kraft Heinz pauses split, new CEO says problems are 'fixable'
CEO Cahillane prioritizes profitable growthTo invest another $600 million across marketing, sales and R&DKraft Heinz forecasts muted 2026 earnings; shares down 5%CEO says no end date for pause of separation By Juveria Tabassum and Abigail Summerville Feb 11 (Reuters) - Kraft Heinz KHC.O has h...Reuters
16 minutes ago
Cryptocurrencies
Crypto lender BlockFills suspends withdrawals amid faltering bitcoin price
By Hannah Lang and Elizabeth Howcroft Feb 11 (Reuters) - Crypto liquidity provider and lender BlockFills has halted client deposits and withdrawals amid a downturn in bitcoin prices, in a sign of knock-on impact from the latest crypto market drop.BlockFills, which is based in Chicago, said in a s...Reuters
18 minutes ago
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The Market Sours on Amazon's Eye-Popping $200 Billion Investment in Artificial Intelligence (AI). Here's Why It Could Pay Off.
Key PointsAmazon demonstrated strong growth in the fourth quarter, but it missed earnings estimates, and the market was unhappy about its news of a $200 billion capex spend in 2026.It's fielding incredible demand for AI services, and sales from its signature Bedrock platform grew 60% sequentially in...The Motley Fool
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Cryptocurrencies
UNI Rallies 10% As BlackRock Brings Treasury‑Backed BUIDL Token To Uniswap
Uniswap’s native token, UNI, posted a sharp gain on Wednesday after the world’s largest asset manager, BlackRock, announced plans to bring its Treasury‑backed digital fund, BUIDL, onto the decentralized finance (DeFi) platform. The move, which also includes BlackRock’s intention to purchase UNI toke...NewsBTC
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