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ReutersFri, Jul 18
Australia confident all issues raised in US AUKUS review will be resolved
ReutersFri, Jul 18
Personal lines carriers climb S&P GMI 2024 US P&C rankings driven by premium growth
CryptopolitanFri, Jul 18
US Commerce Department imposes a 93.5% tariff on anode active materials imported from China
FxstreetFri, Jul 18
Coinbase stock surges to new high ahead of GENIUS bill signing in historic Crypto Week
ReutersFri, Jul 18
GE Aerospace shares rise after brokerages lift price targets
ReutersFri, Jul 18
EXPLAINER-Donald Trump, Jeffrey Epstein and the MAGA controversy
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Australia confident all issues raised in US AUKUS review will be resolved
WASHINGTON, July 18 (Reuters) - Australia's ambassador to Washington said on Friday that his country is working with the Pentagon on the U.S. Defense Department's review of the AUKUS submarine project and is confident that all issues raised will be resolved.Kevin Rudd made the comment at the...Reuters
Fri, Jul 18
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Personal lines carriers climb S&P GMI 2024 US P&C rankings driven by premium growth
By Ashish TiwariJuly 18 - (The Insurer) - Personal lines insurers advanced in S&P Global Market Intelligence's 2024 U.S. property and casualty performance rankings as a result of premium growth that outpaced losses in auto and homeowners space.While commercial carriers continued to dominate ...Reuters
Fri, Jul 18
Cryptocurrencies
US Commerce Department imposes a 93.5% tariff on anode active materials imported from China
The U.S. Commerce Department has imposed a preliminary 93.5% anti-dumping tariff on Chinese anode-grade graphite imports, a vital ingredient used to make electric vehicle batteries. However, the tariff does not come into effect until December 5, 2025. After news of the tariff went live on Friday, shares of non-Chinese graphite producers rallied. Australia-listed Syrah Resources, […]Cryptopolitan
Fri, Jul 18
Cryptocurrencies
Coinbase stock surges to new high ahead of GENIUS bill signing in historic Crypto Week
Coinbase (COIN) registered a new all-time high on Friday, briefly rising to $444 following a successful Crypto Week, where House lawmakers passed the GENIUS, CLARITY and Anti-CBDC Surveillance bills.Fxstreet
Fri, Jul 18
Stocks
GE Aerospace shares rise after brokerages lift price targets
** Shares of GE Aerospace GE.N were up 1.3% and bucking the trend in the broader market on Fri as several brokerages including Citigroup raised their price targets on the stock a day after the company reported quarterly results** On Thurs, GE Aerospace lifted its profit outlook and CEO Larry Culp s...Reuters
Fri, Jul 18
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EXPLAINER-Donald Trump, Jeffrey Epstein and the MAGA controversy
WASHINGTON, July 18 (Reuters) - The 2019 suicide of disgraced financier and sex offender Jeffrey Epstein in a New York jail cell generated conspiracy theories, fueled by U.S. President Donald Trump's conservative MAGA movement, that he was killed by one of his famous connections.Here are some f...Reuters
Fri, Jul 18
Stocks
Belden SVP Sells Shares Worth $689,000
On July 15, 2025, Brian Anderson (SVP, Legal, GC and Corp. Sec.) reported selling 5,601 shares of Belden (NYSE:BDC), as disclosed in a Form 4 filing dated July 15, 2025, with a total transaction value of approximately $689,000 as of July 11, 2025, leaving a post-transaction holding of 45,135 shares....The Motley Fool
Fri, Jul 18
Cryptocurrencies
Memecoin Mania? DOGE, BONK, PEPE Prices Explode and Pepeto Could Be Next!
This week, there was an explosive performance in major memecoins. Dogecoin (DOGE), for example, topped the list of the most performing after a long dormant break, giving way to its most active rivals: Bonk (BONK) and Pepe (PEPE). Bonk made a significant move earlier this week, loud enough to gain most investors’ interest. Here, we […]Cryptopolitan
Fri, Jul 18
Stocks
U.S. STOCKS ON THE MOVE-Independent Bank, Invesco
The Day Ahead newsletter: https://refini.tv/3LI4BU7The Morning News Call newsletter: https://refini.tv/3dKUyB8Wall Street's main indexes moved lower on Friday after the Financial Times reported that President Donald Trump was pushing for steep new tariffs - at least 15% to 20% - on all European ...Reuters
Fri, Jul 18
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Pakistan finance minister meets US officials for trade talks
July 18 (Reuters) - Pakistan said it held productive trade talks with the U.S. in Washington on Friday after a meeting between its Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb, U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and U.S. Trade Representative Ambassador Jamieson Greer."Both sides expressed satisfactio...Reuters
Fri, Jul 18
Cryptocurrencies
Charles Schwab is set to begin spot Bitcoin and Ethereum trading
Charles Schwab, the US brokerage firm with $10.7 trillion under management, is set to roll out spot Bitcoin and Ethereum trading. According to the company’s CEO, Rick Wurster, both BTC and ETH will become meaningful long-term growth drivers for the company. Wurster initially revealed Schwab’s plans to start spot crypto trading last November and reiterated […]Cryptopolitan
Fri, Jul 18
Commodities
US drillers add oil/gas rigs for first time in 12 weeks, Baker Hughes says
By Scott DiSavino July 18 (Reuters) - U.S. energy firms this week added oil and natural gas rigs for the first time in 12 weeks, energy services firm Baker Hughes BKR.O said in its closely followed report on Friday.The oil and gas rig count, an early indicator of future output, rose by seven, its...Reuters
Fri, Jul 18
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US judge rejects Sony settlement over PlayStation game sales
By Mike ScarcellaJuly 18 (Reuters) - A U.S. judge in California has declined to approve a class action settlement with Sony that would have distributed $7.8 million in electronic credits to millions of users of the company's PlayStation video game consoles. Sony had agreed to the settlement to r...Reuters
Fri, Jul 18
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Cycling-Dominant Pogacar not in a giving mood as Tour lead swells
By Julien PretotLOUDENVIELLE, France, July 18 (Reuters) - Tadej Pogacar has no intention of handing out freebies at this year's Tour de France - not even with the yellow jersey firmly on his back and rivals gasping for air in the mountains.After storming to his fourth stage victory, the UAE Team...Reuters
Fri, Jul 18
Stocks
Webster Financial Grows HSA Deposits
Webster Financial Corporation (NYSE:WBS) highlighted the realization of multiple strategic initiatives, notably the legislative expansion of its subsidiary, HSA Bank's addressable market.Legislative Tailwinds Catalyze HSA Bank Deposit OpportunityThe reconciliation bill signed into law expands HSA el...The Motley Fool
Fri, Jul 18
Stocks
Humana loses bid to challenge downgrade to US Medicare 'star' ratings
Judge dismisses Humana's lawsuit for not exhausting out-of-court optionsCMS star ratings affect government reimbursement, bonuses for Medicare plansHumana's lawsuit challenged CMS star ratings for 2025By Diana Novak JonesJuly 18 (Reuters) - A federal judge in Texas on Friday tossed a lawsuit...Reuters
Fri, Jul 18
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U.S. RESEARCH ROUNDUP-Cintas, Marsh & Mclennan, Netflix
July 18 (Reuters) - Wall Street securities analysts revised their ratings and price targets on several U.S.-listed companies, including Cintas, Marsh & Mclennan and Netflix, on Friday. HIGHLIGHTS * Abbott ABT.N: Jefferies raises to buy from hold* Cintas Corp CTAS.O: JP Morgan raises target pr...Reuters
Fri, Jul 18
Stocks
Bank7 Reports Strong Q2 Loan Growth
Bank7 Corp. (NASDAQ:BSVN) reported its second-quarter 2025 results on July 17, highlighting “one of our best quarters ever,” with strong loan and deposit growth, a net interest margin (NIM) at the high end of its historical range, and a persistent low efficiency ratio. Management discussed a solid p...The Motley Fool
Fri, Jul 18
Commodities
BP to sell US onshore wind business to LS Power for undisclosed sum
By Yamini Kalia and Raechel Thankam Job July 18 (Reuters) - BP BP.L has agreed to sell its U.S. onshore wind business to U.S.-based LS Power, as part of its ongoing divestment strategy, the energy major said on Friday, without disclosing a deal value. bp Wind Energy will be owned and operated und...Reuters
Fri, Jul 18
Commodities
Canada's steel import duties violate WTO rules, says China
Chinese embassy says Canada's levies disrupt global trade orderIt says levies would undermine two countries' trade relationsChina's retaliation could be suspended if Canada cancels tariffsBy Promit Mukherjee OTTAWA, July 18 (Reuters) - The Chinese embassy in Ottawa criticized duties s...Reuters
Fri, Jul 18
Commodities
US Plains HRW Wheat-Basis bids mostly flat as futures jump
CHICAGO, July 18 (Reuters) - Spot basis bids for U.S. Plains hard red winter wheat held mostly steady on Friday in muted trading as the harvest was largely complete and selling by farmers was slow, merchants said. Basis bids were capped by higher futures prices, merchants said. Farmer selling remain...Reuters
Fri, Jul 18
Cryptocurrencies
Avalanche Bulls Eye Breakout, But Mid-Term Caution Clouds The View
Crypto Analysis AI, in a recent update on X, highlighted that Avalanche (AVAX) is displaying mixed signals across multiple timeframes. While the short-term (1-hour) chart leans slightly bullish, the medium-term (4-hour) view suggests caution. Price action has recently tested resistance near $23.24 a...NewsBTC
Fri, Jul 18
