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AerCap Holdings N.V. (AER) has signed lease agreements with Thai Airways for a total of 17 aircraft, including four Airbus A350-900, three Boeing 787-9, and ten Airbus A321NEO aircraft. The lease is part of Thai Airways' short-term fleet development strategy, with deliveries spanning from 2024 to 2026.

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February 21, 2024 | 9:40 am

DAN

Dana Incorporated (NYSE:DAN) is selling its European hydraulics business to HPI Group, a venture of Apogee Group and EiM Capital. The deal, expected to close in the first half of 2024, includes operations in Italy, France, and Germany. This segment generated about $90 million in sales in 2023.

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February 21, 2024 | 8:01 am

BTCUSD

Tucker Carlson, the former Fox News host, claimed that former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson requested $1 million in US dollars, gold, or Bitcoin for an interview about Ukraine. Carlson shared this information on Blaze TV, highlighting his surprise at the demand, especially after interviewing Russian President Vladimir Putin without such a financial request. Bitcoin's price was slightly down at the time of reporting.

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February 21, 2024 | 7:58 am

ETH-USD

Rep. Warren Davidson (R-Ohio) has expressed strong opposition to Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs), labeling them as an existential threat to Western civilization. The House Financial Committee approved a bill to prohibit CBDCs, with Davidson emphasizing the need for a full House debate and subsequent adoption of the legislation. Additionally, an amendment has been proposed to prevent federal funds from being used to design, develop, or establish a CBDC. Former President Donald Trump also spoke against CBDCs, promising to never allow their creation.

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February 21, 2024 | 7:44 am

GD

General Dynamics European Land Systems - Steyr has secured a $1.3 billion contract to manufacture 225 PANDUR EVO wheeled armored vehicles for Austria. This significant contract highlights General Dynamics' strength in the defense sector and its ability to secure large-scale international contracts.

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February 21, 2024 | 7:29 am

AL

Air Lease Corporation (NYSE:AL) announced the pricing of C$400 million in 5.40% senior unsecured medium-term notes due June 1, 2028. The sale is expected to close on February 28, 2024, with interest payable semi-annually.

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February 21, 2024 | 7:10 am

GPN

Global Payments has announced the pricing of its offering of $1.75 billion 1.50% convertible senior notes due 2031, with an option for initial purchasers to buy an additional $250 million within a 13-day period. The offering is set to close on February 23, 2024, pending customary closing conditions.

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February 21, 2024 | 7:08 am

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An early Ethereum investor moved 1,732 ETH to the Kraken exchange after an 8-year dormancy as Ethereum's price surpassed $3,000, a milestone not seen since May 2022. Ethereum's year-to-date gains stand at 31.2%, outperforming Bitcoin's 22.7%. The movement coincides with anticipation around a potential Ethereum ETF approval by the SEC and the upcoming Dencun upgrade featuring EIP 4844. Analysts and betting markets are assessing the likelihood of an ETH ETF approval, with estimates ranging from 45% to 70%.

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February 21, 2024 | 5:42 am

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Japan's adjusted trade balance for the reported period showed a surplus of 0.24 trillion yen, significantly outperforming the estimated deficit of -0.23 trillion yen and the previous period's deficit of -0.41 trillion yen.

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February 21, 2024 | 5:38 am

DOGEUSD

Dogecoin (DOGE) has experienced a significant increase in transactions, surpassing one million daily transactions since January 30, with a peak of 1.9 million on February 2. This surge in activity, highlighted by IntoTheBlock, is accompanied by an increase in large transactions by Dogecoin whales, with 12.63 billion DOGE ($1.09 billion) exchanged in the past 24 hours. Despite this, DOGE's price has dropped by 3.75% to $0.085.

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February 21, 2024 | 5:05 am