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Mastercard CEO Michael Miebach Says Fundamentals That Support Consumer Spending Have Been Solid
May 1 (Reuters) - Mastercard Inc MA.N:MASTERCARD CEO MICHAEL MIEBACH SAYS FUNDAMENTALS THAT SUPPORT CONSUMER SPENDING HAVE BEEN SOLIDMASTERCARD CEO SPEAKING ON CONFERENCE CALLMASTERCARD CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER SACHIN MEHRA SAYS SAW HEALTHY CONSUMER AND BUSINESS SPENDING IN Q1MASTERCARD CEO SAYS DON&...Reuters
Thu, May 1
US-Iran talks planned for May 3 postponed for logistical reasons, Omani foreign minister says
May 1 (Reuters) - Oman said on Thursday that the next round of U.S.-Iran nuclear talks provisionally planned for Saturday, May 3 would be rescheduled for logistical reasons. Washington and Tehran have been conducting negotiations over the past month on a deal to curb Iran's nuclear programme...Reuters
Thu, May 1
Harley-Davidson CEO Planning To Introduce New Entry Level Models With Smaller Displacement- Conf. Call
May 1 (Reuters) - Harley-Davidson Inc HOG.N:HARLEY-DAVIDSON CEO: PLANNING TO INTRODUCE NEW ENTRY LEVEL MODELS WITH SMALLER DISPLACEMENT- CONF. CALLHARLEY-DAVIDSON CEO: ALL SIGNS POINT TO SLOWER THAN ANTICIPATED EV ADOPTIONHARLEY-DAVIDSON CEO: EVALUATING ALL OPTIONS FOR LIVEWIRE, INCLUDING THIRD PART...Reuters
Thu, May 1
Scientists explore where consciousness arises in the brain
Study involved 256 people in U.S., Europe and ChinaConsciousness may not emanate from 'smart' part of brainBy Will Dunham WASHINGTON, May 1 (Reuters) - Consciousness is at the center of human existence, the ability to see, hear, dream, imagine, feel pain or pleasure, dread, love and more....Reuters
Thu, May 1
CRC Group acquires specialty wholesale broker ARC Excess & Surplus
By Mia MacGregorMay 1 - (The Insurer) - CRC Group has confirmed its acquisition of Long Island-based ARC Excess & Surplus, which has more than $1 billion in annual premiums and will join CRC while continuing to operate under its current leadership team.The Insurer broke the news in late February...Reuters
Thu, May 1
Artist behind Trump portrait gifted by Putin says he hopes it brings peace
MOSCOW, May 1 (Reuters) - A Russian artist who painted a portrait of Donald Trump that was given to the U.S. president by Vladimir Putin says he never suspected his work would become an instrument of Russia-U.S. diplomacy.The painting by Nikas Safronov depicts Trump clenching his fist in a gesture o...Reuters
Thu, May 1
India Competition Regulator Approves Jubilant Bhartia Group's Plan To Buy 40% Stake In Coca Cola's Indian Bottler
May 1 (Reuters) - INDIA COMPETITION REGULATOR CCI:APPROVES JUBILANT BHARTIA GROUP'S PLAN TO BUY 40% STAKE IN COCA COLA'S INDIAN BOTTLER - POST ON XAPPROVES PROPOSED SUBSCRIPTION TO CCPS IN JUBILANT BEVERAGES BY JUBILANT BEVCOReuters
Thu, May 1
Parker-Hannifin's third-quarter profit beats on aerospace strength
May 1 (Reuters) - Parker-Hannifin PH.N reported a third-quarter profit on Thursday that beat analysts' estimates on the back of steady demand for aircraft parts and components.The company, which supplies airframes and engine components to Boeing BA.N and Airbus AIR.PA, is benefiting from a surge...Reuters
Thu, May 1
EXCLUSIVE -Ryanair threatens to cancel huge Boeing order if tariffs raise prices
Ryanair has over 300 Boeing aircraft on order to 2034Would consider placing order elsewhere if tariffs hit priceBut airline has few options due to Airbus backlogBy Padraic Halpin and Allison Lampert DUBLIN, May 1 (Reuters) - Ryanair RYA.I on Thursday threatened to cancel orders for hundreds of Bo...Reuters
Thu, May 1
Big Tech's fortunes diverge as AI powers cloud, tariffs hit consumer electronics
AI boosts Microsoft and Alphabet earnings amid trade warConsumer electronics face tariff-strains, hurting Apple, AmazonSamsung, Qualcomm warn of growing demand uncertaintiesMicrosoft's AI-driven Azure growth boosts investor confidenceBy Aditya Soni and Deborah Mary Sophia May 1 (Reuters) - Th...Reuters
Thu, May 1
AIB to decide whether to proceed with buyback after shareholder approval
Bank's board has until May 8 to decide on transactionShares at 5.92 euros, below 6.26 euro buyback price AIB reiterates full year guidance, capital levels jump DUBLIN, May 1 (Reuters) - AIB's AIBG.I board will decide over the coming week whether a proposed direct share buyback from the ...Reuters
Thu, May 1
India wants Kashmir attackers brought to justice, foreign minister tells Rubio
Rubio urges India, Pakistan to "de-escalate tensions"India's Jaishankar wants Kashmir attackers to be brought to justicePakistan army chief warns of swift response to any Indian 'military misadventure' Pakistani Kashmir closes seminaries fearing Indian military actionBy Tariq Maq...Reuters
Thu, May 1
British Gas owner Centrica shareholders urged to oppose CEO's pay hike
CEO's annual pay increase is 29% That compares to 3.5-4% for wider workforceOther shareholders likely to oppose remuneration at AGMMay 1 (Reuters) - Centrica CNA.L investors should vote against the energy company's remuneration report at its annual general meeting next week, proxy adviser In...Reuters
Thu, May 1
Nominees for Broadway's 2025 Tony Awards
May 1 (Reuters) - Nominations for the 2024-2025 Season Broadway Tony Awards include:Best Play"English""The Hills of California""John Proctor is the Villain""Oh, Mary!""Purpose"Best Musical"Buena Vista Social Club""Dead Outlaw""Death Becomes...Reuters
Thu, May 1
CORRECTED-DNA links modern Picuris Pueblo tribe to ancient New Mexico site
Picuris Pueblo tribe asked researchers to conduct studyTribe retained control over the DNA data in the studyNew Mexico's Chaco Canyon is UNESCO World Heritage siteBy Will Dunham WASHINGTON, April 30 (Reuters) - DNA obtained from the remains of people who inhabited Pueblo Bonito in New Mex...Reuters
Thu, May 1
Berkshire Hathaway Inc expected to post earnings of $7,213.87 a share - Earnings Preview
Berkshire Hathaway Inc BRKa.N, BRKa is expected to show a rise in quarterly revenue when it reports results on May 3 for the period ending March 31 2025The Omaha Nebraska-based company is expected to report a 1.1% increase in revenue to $90.829 billion from $89.87 billion a year ago, according to ...Reuters
Thu, May 1
HSBC to lose Asia expert as Chairman Mark Tucker announces retirement
Bank says recruitment process under wayAsia-experienced Tucker navigated geopolitical minefieldFormer Citigroup President Forese seen as possible successor -sources By Lawrence White LONDON, May 1 (Reuters) - HSBC HSBA.L said on Thursday that Chairman Mark Tucker will retire by the end of this ye...Reuters
Thu, May 1
