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MarketFlux.io is a real-time financial news and analytics aggregator that gathers textual news from over 350 sources, providing instant insights and advanced filtering capabilities. With AI-powered sentiment analysis, historical search, and customizable filters, MarketFlux.io enables traders and investors to efficiently track market-moving events as they unfold. Visit Marketflux.ioTop Stories🎯US-Russia Talks on Ukraine Begin, Zelenskiy Avoids Legitimizing MeetingUS and Russia held high-level talks in Saudi Arabia to discuss ending the Ukraine war, with both sides agreeing to appoint negotiators. Ukrainian President Zelenskiy postponed his visit to Saudi Arabia to avoid legitimizing the meeting.Currency Markets Shift as Central Banks Navigate Policy ChangesGlobal currency markets see fluctuations as central banks adjust policies. EUR/USD corrects on Fed's restrictive stance, while AUD rallies despite RBA rate cut. JPY faces potential moves, and yuan usage increases, mitigating external shocks.Explore more at MarketFluxCompany NewsDelta Air Lines, Inc. (DAL)Performance Overview1D Change: 📉 -1.61%5D Change: 📉 -2.79%News Volume: 📰 78Unusual Volume Factor: 🚀 8xMiracle at Toronto Pearson: All Survive as Delta Plane Flips and Burns in Dramatic Crash LandingA Delta Air Lines regional jet experienced a dramatic crash landing at Toronto Pearson Airport, flipping upside down amid windy conditions following a snowstorm. The incident, which occurred on Monday, involved a flight from Minneapolis carrying 80 passengers and crew. Remarkably, all aboard survived, though 18 people were injured, with three initially in critical condition. The plane burst into flames and lost a wing upon landing, creating a terrifying scene captured on video. By Tuesday morning, 19 of the 21 hospitalized passengers had been released, leaving only two still under medical care. The crash caused significant disruptions at the airport, with many flights diverted or delayed. Delta Air Lines stock slipped in premarket trading following the news. Investigators are now looking into the cause of this rare jet overturn on the runway, which has raised questions about landing procedures in adverse weather conditions. Despite the harrowing experience, passengers like Pete Carlson have shared their accounts of the "powerful" event, emphasizing the miraculous nature of everyone's survival.Full coverage of $DAL on MarketFlux.ioIntel Corporation (INTC)Performance Overview1D Change: 📈 16.06%5D Change: 📈 38.54%Intel Stock Soars Amid Breakup Speculation: Broadcom, TSMC, and Silver Lake Eye Potential DealsIntel Corporation is making headlines as reports suggest potential deals that could lead to a significant restructuring of the iconic chipmaker. According to sources, Broadcom and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) are exploring separate deals that could split Intel into different units. This news has caused Intel's stock to surge, with shares jumping as much as 16% in a single day, marking its best performance since March 2020.Full coverage of $INTC on MarketFlux.ioMedtronic Plc (MDT)Performance Overview1D Change: 📉 -7.26%5D Change: 📉 -5.25%Medtronic Reports Mixed Q3 Results: Earnings Beat, Revenue Miss, and Stock Dips Amid Strong Device Sales and Reaffirmed OutlookMedtronic plc, a leading medical device company, reported mixed third-quarter fiscal 2025 financial results. The company beat earnings estimates with adjusted EPS of $1.39, surpassing the expected $1.36, representing a 7% year-over-year increase. However, revenue fell short at $8.29 billion, missing the forecasted $8.33 billion, despite showing a 2.5% year-over-year growth and 4.1% organic revenue growth. Strong performance was noted in Cardiovascular, Neuroscience, and Diabetes segments, particularly in Pulsed Field Ablation, Pacing, Structural Heart, and Neuromodulation. The Surgical unit, however, experienced a dip in revenue. Medtronic reaffirmed its full-year guidance, projecting adjusted EPS between $5.44 and $5.50. Despite the positive earnings, Medtronic's stock fell by approximately 5% in pre-market trading, likely due to the revenue miss and inventory challenges. The company remains optimistic about its growth prospects, targeting $1 billion in cardiovascular growth for FY25, driven by the expansion of its Pulsed Field Ablation technology.Full coverage of $MDT on MarketFlux.ioEntergy Corporation (ETR)Performance Overview1D Change: 📈 5.95%5D Change: 📈 6.85%Entergy Surpasses Q4 Profit Expectations, Attracts Investors Amid Robust Financial ReportingEntergy Corporation reported strong Q4 2024 results, beating earnings estimates with adjusted EPS of $0.66, despite lower reported net income due to prior-year tax benefits. The company saw increased revenue and initiated 2025 guidance. Several investment firms increased their holdings in Entergy stock, reflecting confidence in the utility's performance. Entergy also filed multiple 8-K and 10-K reports across its subsidiaries, indicating active financial reporting and transparency.Full coverage of $ETR on MarketFlux.ioOther News🌍 Geopolitics EventsUS-Russia Hold High-Level Talks on Ukraine Conflict The US and Russia engaged in breakthrough negotiations in Riyadh, agreeing to appoint negotiators to work toward ending the Ukraine war. Russian officials described the talks as productive.Trump Signs Executive Order Expanding IVF Access Trump issued an executive order to make IVF treatments more accessible and affordable, directing policies to reduce costs for patients.Judge Rejects Attempt to Block Musk’s Access to Government Agencies A judge denied a request to prevent Elon Musk’s DOGE team from accessing federal departments, clearing the way for possible mass layoffs in government jobs.Trump Plans 25% Auto Tariffs to Boost Domestic Manufacturing Trump announced upcoming tariffs on autos, semiconductors, and pharmaceuticals, with car plants expected to be built in the US. The move, set for April, has raised concerns among automakers and trade partners.Trump Administration Maintains Biden-Era Merger Guidelines The Trump administration will keep Biden’s strict merger review policies in place, despite earlier expectations of regulatory rollbacks.Trump Supports European Peacekeepers in Ukraine, No US Troops Following US-Russia talks, Trump backed European-led peacekeeping efforts in Ukraine while ruling out American troop deployment.Trump Considers Restricting Chevron’s Venezuela Oil Exports The Trump administration is reviewing possible restrictions on Chevron’s Venezuelan oil operations, creating market uncertainty.📉 Macro EventsCanada’s Inflation Rises Slightly, Raising Rate Concerns Canada’s inflation edged up to 1.9% in January, driven by energy prices. Core measures, such as CPI-trim and CPI-median at 2.7%, suggest underlying inflation pressures, possibly influencing future Bank of Canada rate decisions.ECB’s Cipollone: Rate Cuts Must Consider Quantitative Tightening ECB official Cipollone warns that the Eurozone’s fragile recovery requires cautious monetary policy. He stresses the need to balance rate cuts with quantitative tightening’s impact on financial conditions.Trump Announces 25% Auto Tariffs, Aims to Boost US Manufacturing Trump plans to impose 25% tariffs on autos, semiconductors, and pharmaceuticals, aiming to push manufacturers to build in the US. The move, expected in April, has raised concerns among automakers and trade partners.Treasury Yields Rise as Fed Rate Cut Expectations Shift US Treasury yields climbed as markets reconsidered the likelihood of Fed rate cuts. Investors are seeking clearer guidance on future policy moves, impacting bond markets and savings rates.Swedish Inflation Slows, but Core Prices Hold Steady Sweden’s inflation remained flat month-over-month, with annual CPI falling to 0.9%. However, core inflation (CPIF excluding energy) held at 2.2%, showing persistent price pressures.S&P 500 Hits Record Close, Investors Eye Fed Minutes The S&P 500 closed at a new record after a late-session rally. Investors are now waiting for Fed minutes for insights into future monetary policy.UK Job Market Resilient Amid Mixed Data UK unemployment rose slightly to 4.4%, but employment increased by 107K. Wage growth remained at 5.9%, while the claimant count exceeded forecasts, indicating mixed labor market signals.G7 Discusses Adjustments to Russian Oil Price Cap The G7 is considering revisions to the Russian oil price cap, with ongoing negotiations suggesting potential changes to economic measures against Russia.US Manufacturing Rebounds, Canada’s Core Inflation Holds Firm The US Empire State Factory Index surged to 5.7, beating expectations. In Canada, inflation remained at 1.9%, with core measures rising, signaling persistent price pressures.Fed’s Barr Cautions on AI Risks While Supporting Controlled Use Fed Vice Chair Michael Barr warns of AI’s risks, noting that while it offers benefits, its speed could amplify financial issues if not managed carefully.UK Wage Growth Surges, BoE Rate Cuts in Focus UK wage growth hit an eight-month high, and employment rose, adding pressure on the Bank of England as it considers future rate cuts.China Criticizes US Tariffs, Warns of Global Recession Risks China’s WTO ambassador condemned US tariffs, arguing they create uncertainty, disrupt global trade, and pose recession risks.BoE’s Bailey: UK Labor Market Data Aligns with Forecasts Bank of England Governor Bailey said recent labor data matches expectations, with pay growth rising but not at concerning levels, keeping the BoE’s outlook unchanged.ECB Balances Policy as Market Optimism Grows ECB officials emphasize using policy rates as their main tool but acknowledge quantitative tightening’s role. Meanwhile, investors grow more bullish on global stocks.BOJ’s Ueda Links US Economic Concerns to Market Volatility Bank of Japan Governor Ueda attributed last summer’s market volatility to US economic slowdown fears rather than BOJ policy missteps.Top ECB Officials Push for Simplified EU Banking Rules Leading European central bankers advocate for streamlining EU banking regulations to make European lenders more competitive globally.Fed’s Daly Advocates Patience on Restrictive Policy Fed official Mary Daly stresses maintaining restrictive monetary policy until inflation shows consistent improvement, though acknowledging the process is slower than desired.💻 Technology EventsMusk’s xAI Launches Grok 3, Claims It’s the “Smartest AI” Elon Musk’s xAI introduced Grok 3, an advanced chatbot model, sparking debate over its potential dominance in the AI space.Former OpenAI CTO Starts New AI Venture, Recruits Top Talent Ex-OpenAI CTO Mira Murati launched Thinking Machines Lab, attracting top AI researchers from OpenAI, Meta, and Mistral.Arista Networks Beats Q4 Estimates, Sees Strong AI-Driven Growth Arista Networks posted strong earnings, surpassing expectations with optimistic AI-related revenue forecasts.Tesla Finalizes Showroom Locations in India, Prepares for Market Entry Tesla secured showroom spots in New Delhi and Mumbai, signaling its imminent launch in the Indian market.Fiverr Unveils AI Platform to Support Freelancer Growth Fiverr launched "Fiverr Go," an AI tool allowing freelancers to train models on their work while retaining ownership.⛽ Oil and Gas EventsCold Weather and Supply Concerns Drive Oil and Gas Prices Higher US natural gas prices jumped 7% due to extreme cold, LNG flow records, and potential OPEC+ supply delays.Russia Expands Oil Influence Amid US Talks and LNG Market Growth Russia remained Europe’s second-largest LNG supplier and played a role in US-Moscow energy discussions in Riyadh.Drone Attack on Russian Pipeline Pushes Oil Prices Up A Ukrainian drone strike on a Russian pipeline disrupted oil flows, raising supply concerns and oil prices.Kazakh Oil Pipeline Hit by Drone Strike, Supply Drops 30% A Ukrainian strike on Kazakhstan’s CPC pipeline reduced oil supply, with repairs expected to take up to two months.Occidental Petroleum Reports Q4 Loss but Beats EPS Estimates Despite lower oil prices, Occidental Petroleum exceeded earnings expectations and provided 2025 capex and production guidance.EU to Revamp Gas Storage Rules for Greater Flexibility The EU Commission is planning regulatory changes to improve gas storage management and reduce market volatility.🚀 Crypto EventsBitcoin Falls Below $95K, Dragging Crypto Market and Stocks Down Bitcoin dropped below $95,000, triggering a broader selloff in the crypto market. Altcoins like Solana and XRP also fell, impacting stocks like Coinbase and Riot Platforms.MicroStrategy Plans $2 Billion Bitcoin Investment MicroStrategy announced a $2 billion convertible note offering to acquire more Bitcoin, continuing its aggressive cryptocurrency accumulation strategy.Tether Co-Founder Launches Rival Yield-Bearing Stablecoin Tether co-founder Reeve Collins is developing a new stablecoin that offers yield, positioning it as a competitor to USDT.SEC Acknowledges Spot XRP ETF Filings The SEC has recognized multiple spot XRP ETF filings, including from Bitwise and 21Shares, signaling potential regulatory progress in crypto investment products.Bitcoin’s Volatility Sparks Debate on Future Price Moves Analysts remain divided on Bitcoin’s trajectory, with price targets ranging between $85K and $102K as market uncertainty persists.Tether Seeks Majority Stake in South American Energy Firm Adecoagro Tether has made an unsolicited bid for a 51% stake in Adecoagro, valuing the company at $1.24 billion, expanding its reach into the energy sector.MicroStrategy Temporarily Pauses Bitcoin Purchases and Share Sales MicroStrategy halted Bitcoin acquisitions and stock sales for a week, possibly in response to market conditions or internal considerations.🏢 Corporate Actions EventsMicroStrategy Plans $2 Billion Bitcoin Buying Spree MicroStrategy is raising $2 billion through convertible notes to further invest in Bitcoin, reinforcing its long-term bullish stance on cryptocurrency.Devon Energy Beats Q4 Estimates, Increases Dividend Devon Energy reported strong Q4 results, surpassing expectations and boosting its dividend, signaling confidence in its financial outlook.Intel Stock Surges Amid Broadcom and TSMC Split Rumors Intel shares jumped following speculation that Broadcom and TSMC might split the company, hinting at a possible shake-up in the semiconductor industry.Capital One and Discover Shareholders Approve $35B Merger Capital One and Discover shareholders voted in favor of a $35 billion merger, creating a major player in the financial services🏠 Real Estate EventsHomebuilder Confidence Falls Sharply in February US homebuilder sentiment dropped to 42, below forecasts and January’s 47, indicating a weakening housing market outlook.US Housing Market Sentiment Hits Five-Month Low The NAHB Housing Market Index declined due to concerns over tariffs, high mortgage rates, and rising housing costs, with future sales expectations also dropping.Cash Home Purchases Decline to Three-Year Low Amid Mixed Market Signals Redfin reports that cash home purchases have fallen to their lowest level in three years, while mortgage rates slightly decreased to 6.87%. The rental market is cooling, with vacancies rising to 6.85%, but some landlords expect rent hikes due to lower apartment supply.Explore more at MarketFlux© 2025 MarketFlux. All rights reserved.
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