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Asian Shares Mostly Higher As Trump And Putin Discuss Ukraine Peace Deal

February 13, 2025 04:02 ET Topstories2 30052024 lt

Asian stocks advanced on Thursday after U.S. President Donald Trump said that he had a "lengthy and highly productive phone call" with President Vladimir Putin of Russia and that Ukraine's NATO membership is not "practical," raising expectations for an end to the war in Ukraine. Trump expects to meet...

  • Philippine Central Bank Unexpectedly Retains Policy Rates February 13, 2025 04:40 ET

    The Philippine central bank unexpectedly left its interest rates unchanged after cutting it for three straight times amid heightened uncertainty over US trade policy. The Monetary Board of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas decided to hold the target reverse repurchase rate at 5.75 percent. The interest rates on the overnight deposit and lending facilities were kept unchanged.

  • Eurozone Industrial Output Falls More Than Expected February 13, 2025 05:30 ET

    Eurozone industrial production registered a bigger-than-expected decline in December on sharp falls in capital a Industrial output fell 1.1 percent in December from November. The fall was deeper than the forecast of 0.6 percent also reversed the 0.4 percent increase in November. Among major industrial groupings, only non-durable consumer goods and energy production improved from the last month.

  • US Defense Secretary Rules Out NATO Membership For Ukraine February 13, 2025 05:43 ET

    US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has said that Ukraine's NATO membership is unrealistic. He called on European members of NATO to take the lead in providing support for Ukraine and Europe's security, and increase their contribution to the military alliance. The new US Defense Secretary addressed the war in Ukraine and European security in general while delivering remarks at the 26th meeting

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Sintx Technologies Stock Soars 62% On New Patent Issuance

February 19, 2025 13:01 ET rttnewslogo20mar2024 lt

Sintx Technologies, Inc. (SINT) is up 62.05 percent, rising $1.75 to trade at $4.57, after announcing the issuance of U.S. Patent No. 12,239,761, strengthening its intellectual property portfolio in silicon nitride innovation.

Global Economics Weekly Update - February 10-14, 2025

February 14, 2025 08:29 ET
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s testimony and inflation data were the highlights for the U.S. economics news flow this week. In Europe, survey data on investor morale and the quarterly economic output data from the U.K. were the main news. Inflation data from India was among the data that gained attention in Asia during the week.

Fed Fears, Tariff Jitters Keep Cryptos Close To The Flatline

February 19, 2025 09:06 ET bitcoinsits 02012025 19feb25 lt

Cryptocurrencies continue to trade on a muted note as fresh trade jitters and uncertainty ahead of the release of the FOMC minutes weighed on sentiment.

Trump Signs Memo Requiring Transparency On Wasteful Spending

February 19, 2025 05:51 ET trumpwastefulspending 19022025 lt

President Donald Trump has signed a memorandum requiring radical transparency regarding wasteful spending of taxpayer dollars by the federal government. It requires all departments and agencies to disclose details about terminated programs, cancelled contracts, and discontinued grants. The U.S. government has wasted taxpayer dollars on programs, contracts, and grants that do not serve the Americ

  • Trump Establishes Make America Healthy Again Commission February 14, 2025 07:18 ET

    President Donald Trump has signed an Executive Order establishing the President's Make America Healthy Again Commission. Chaired by U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the Commission is tasked with investigating and addressing the root causes of America's escalating health crisis, with an initial focus on childhood chronic diseases. The Commission is required to produ

  • Trump Wields More Authority On US Foreign Relations February 13, 2025 06:27 ET

    President Donald Trump has signed an Executive Order consolidating his authority on U.S. foreign relations. The Order requires that all individuals involved in implementing the President's foreign policy do so under his authority and direction. It reasserts the Secretary of State's authority over Foreign Service Officers, Civil Service Officers, or other staff, under the supervision of the Presi

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Biotech Stocks Facing FDA Decision In February 2025

January 30, 2025 20:02 ET fdabuilding 24012025 lt

February is observed as American Heart Month, a period dedicated to raising awareness about heart health. The first American Heart Month was officially declared by President Lyndon B. Johnson in 1964.

U.S. Housing Starts Pull Back Sharply Off Eleven-Month High In January

February 19, 2025 09:41 ET ushousingstartsv1 19022025 lt

After reporting a substantial increase by new residential construction in the U.S. in the previous month, the Commerce Department released a report on Wednesday showing housing starts pulled back by more than expected in the month of January. The Commerce Department said housing starts plunged by 9.8 percent to an annual rate of 1.366 million in January.

  • UK Inflation Hits 10-Month High On Airfares, Food Prices February 19, 2025 06:18 ET

    UK consumer price inflation accelerated to a 10-month high in January on higher airfares and food prices, data from the Office for National Statistics showed on Wednesday. The consumer price index logged a 3.0 percent rise in January, following December's 2.5 percent increase. This was the fastest growth since March 2024. Prices were forecast to climb 2.8 percent.

  • New Zealand Central Bank Cuts Rate; Signals Steeper Easing February 19, 2025 03:25 ET

    The Reserve Bank of New Zealand cut its interest rate further by 50 basis points on Wednesday and signaled more reductions this year to support economic growth. The Monetary Policy Committee of the Reserve Bank of New Zealand, led by Governor Adrian Orr, decided to lower the Official Cash Rate to 3.75 percent from 4.25 percent. The bank has lowered the rate by 175 basis points since August.

  • European Economic News Preview: UK Inflation Data Due February 19, 2025 00:45 ET

    Consumer and producer prices from the UK is the top economic news due on Wednesday, headlining a light day for the European economic news. At 1.00 am ET, Statistics Finland is set to publish final inflation figures for January.

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Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. Sworn In As Secretary Of HHS

February 14, 2025 05:55 ET robetkennedys 14022025 lt

Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. was sworn in as the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services by Associate Justice of the Supreme Court Neil Gorsuch. Immediately after the Oval Office ceremony, President Trump signed the "Establishing the President's Make America Healthy Again Commission" Executive Order to investigate and address the root causes of America's escalating health crisis,

  • Naturipe Recalls Berry Buddies, Berries & Pancakes Snack Packs February 20, 2025 00:33 ET

    Alma, Geordia-based Naturipe Value Added Fresh LLC is recalling its 2.1 oz./60 gram packages of "Berry Buddies, Berries & Pancakes" bento box snack packs citing the presence of undeclared allergens wheat and EGGS, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

  • Big Brother Effect: How Surveillance Triggers Faster Thinking And Better Behavior February 19, 2025 05:24 ET

    When we believe we're being watched, our sensitivity to direct gaze increases, regardless of whether we're focused on a task or absorbed in our work.

  • BD Recalls ChloraPrep Clear 1 ML Applicators February 19, 2025 00:40 ET

    Medical technology company Becton, Dickinson and Co. or BD has recalled one lot of ChloraPrep Clear 1 mL Applicators citing potential fungal contamination, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said. Under certain environmental conditions, the contamination allows the growth of Aspergillus penicillioides within the packaging.

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Company Name
Drug
Event
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
(SUPN)
SPN-830 (Resubmitted NDA)
02/01/2025
FDA decision on SPN-830 for continuous treatment of motor fluctuations in Parkinson’s disease
Merus B.V.
(MRUS)
Zenocutuzumab (Zeno) (BLA)
02/04/2025
FDA decision on Zeno for the treatment of patients with neuregulin 1 fusion (NRG1+) non-small cell lung (NSCLC) and NRG1+ pancreatic cancer.
Indivior plc.
(INDV.L)
SUBLOCADE (Prior Approval Supplement)
02/07/2025
FDA decision to include alternative injection sites for SUBLOCADE in the treatment of moderate to severe opioid use disorder
Otsuka Holdings Co., Ltd.
(OTSKF.PK)
Brexpiprazole (sNDA)
02/08/2025
FDA decision on Brexpiprazole in combination with Sertraline for the treatment of adults with post-traumatic stress disorder
H. Lundbeck A/S
(HLUKY.PK, HLUKF.PK)
Brexpiprazole (sNDA)
02/08/2025
FDA decision on Brexpiprazole in combination with Sertraline for the treatment of adults with post-traumatic stress disorder

Philips Shares Hit On Q4 Loss, Q1 Outlook Amid Weakness In China

February 19, 2025 06:10 ET royalphilips 19022025 lt

Shares of Royal Philips N.V. were losing around 12 percent in the morning trading in Amsterdam as well as in pre-market activity on the NYSE, after the Dutch consumer electronics giant reported Wednesday a loss in its fourth quarter, compared to prior year's profit, amid nearly flat sales. Further, amid ongoing weakness in China, the company projects lower margin and comparable sales in its first

  • BD Recalls ChloraPrep Clear 1 ML Applicators February 19, 2025 00:40 ET

    Medical technology company Becton, Dickinson and Co. or BD has recalled one lot of ChloraPrep Clear 1 mL Applicators citing potential fungal contamination, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said. Under certain environmental conditions, the contamination allows the growth of Aspergillus penicillioides within the packaging.

  • Southwest Airlines To Cut 15% Of Corporate Jobs February 18, 2025 05:58 ET

    Shares of Southwest Airlines Co. were gaining around 2 percent in the pre-market activity on the NYSE after the airline announced around 15% reduction in its corporate workforce, the first time in its 53-year history, as part of its cost cut initiatives. Aiming for a leaner and more agile organization under its transformational plan, the company plans to reduce around 1,750 employee roles...

  • Southwest Airlines Announces First Major Layoffs In 53-Year History; To Cut 15% Of Corporate Jobs February 17, 2025 20:43 ET

    Southwest Airlines Co. announced a significant reduction in its workforce as part of a transformational plan to create a leaner, more agile organization. Approximately 1,750 roles, primarily within corporate overhead and leadership positions, will be eliminated, representing around 15% of corporate positions, including senior leadership and directors.

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Sensex, Nifty Open Lower On Tariff Concerns

February 19, 2025 23:35 ET rttnewslogo20mar2024 lt

Indian shares opened on a sluggish note Thursday as tariff worries persisted, and the Fed's January policy meeting minutes revealed policymakers are inclined to hold interest rates steady amid stubborn inflation and economic-policy uncertainty. The benchmark S&P/BSE Sensex dipped 320 points, or 0.4...