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US senators warn Nvidia CEO about upcoming China trip
By Max A. Cherney SAN FRANCISCO, July 11 (Reuters) - A bipartisan pair of U.S. senators sent a letter to Nvidia NVDA.O CEO Jensen Huang on Friday about an upcoming trip to China, warning the CEO to refrain from meeting with companies that are suspected of undermining U.S. chip export controls.The...Reuters
Fri, Jul 11
Stocks
WRAPUP 5-EU awaits Trump letter as markets digest latest tariff salvo
EU could receive tariff letter on FridayHard to predict situation, EU source saysEuropean shares, Wall Street futures down Canada PM says will protect businesses and workers Rubio meets China's Wang Yi By Julia Payne and Philip Blenkinsop BRUSSELS, July 11 (Reuters) - The European Union brace...Reuters
Fri, Jul 11
Stocks
Standard Chartered Predicts Bitcoin Will Hit $135,000 by the End of September
Key PointsBitcoin is already up 25% on the year, and Standard Chartered expects even bigger returns during the next two quarters.It's basing that prediction primarily off of substantial inflows from ETFs and Bitcoin treasury companies.Bitcoin is highly volatile, but it has performed well for long-te...The Motley Fool
Fri, Jul 11
Commodities
US natgas prices ease as less hot forecasts offset rising LNG export flows
Hottest weather of summer coming next weekRecord output allows energy firms to grow storage surplusStockpiles at 6% over normal levelsBy Scott DiSavinoJuly 11 (Reuters) - U.S. natural gas futures eased on Friday as forecasts for less hot weather and lower demand next week than previously expected of...Reuters
Fri, Jul 11
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Motor racing-Formula E and FIA set for long-term contract extension
By Alan Baldwin LONDON, July 11 (Reuters) - Formula E is set to extend an exclusive deal with motorsport's world governing body that will ensure it remains the only all-electric racing series sanctioned by the FIA for decades to come.Formula E, majority owned since last year by telecoms compa...Reuters
Fri, Jul 11
Commodities
Gold price surges past $3,350 as Trump tariff threats jolt markets
Gold price rallies nearly 1% on Friday as the market mood shifts sour on controversial trade policies imposed by US President Donald Trump on Canada and threatening to broaden duties to other countries and Copper.
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Fri, Jul 11
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KBAT Group Files For U.S. IPO Of 3.75 Mln Class A Ordinary Shares
July 11 (Reuters) - KBAT Group:KBAT GROUP: FILES FOR U.S. IPO OF 3.75 MILLION CLASS A ORDINARY SHARES- SEC FILINGKBAT GROUP INC - RESERVES SYMBOL 'KBAT' FOR NASDAQ LISTING - SEC FILINGKBAT: OFFERING IS EXPECTED TO BE BETWEEN $4.00 & $5.00 PER CLASS A ORDINARY SHAREKBAT: NETWORK 1 FINANCI...Reuters
Fri, Jul 11
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Trump blocks acquisition of equipment supplier Jupiter Systems by Hong Kong firm
WASHINGTON, July 11 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump ordered the prohibition of the acquisition of audio visual equipment supplier Jupiter Systems by Hong Kong company Suirui International, the U.S. Treasury Department said in a statement on Friday.The Committee on Foreign Investment in the U...Reuters
Fri, Jul 11
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Tennis-Venus Williams to play at Washington Open
July 11 (Reuters) - Seven-time Grand Slam champion Venus Williams will compete at a WTA event for the first time in 16 months after she accepted a wildcard for this month's Washington Open.The 45-year-old Williams has not competed since the Miami Open in March 2024 and has not won a match since ...Reuters
Fri, Jul 11
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Hawaii Governor Green signs bill to stabilize property insurance market
By Mia MacGregorJuly 11 - (The Insurer) - Hawaii Governor Josh Green has signed Senate Bill 1044 (Act 296) into law aiming to stabilize the state’s property insurance market amid rising premiums and limited coverage options, exacerbated by environmental disasters.Act 296 reactivates the Hawaii Hurri...Reuters
Fri, Jul 11
Cryptocurrencies
US posts $27 billion budget surplus in June, the first June surplus since 2017
America just booked a $27 billion budget surplus in June, a rare sight not seen since 2017, according to the Treasury Department’s Friday report. After bleeding $316 billion in red ink the month before, the U.S. government flipped the script, and the driving force was tariffs pushed by President Donald Trump. The surprise surplus dragged […]Cryptopolitan
Fri, Jul 11
Stocks
Why Robinhood Stock Soared 151% in the First Half of 2025
Key PointsRobinhood soared alongside a boost in crypto prices, and as its profits jumped.The company announced a new tokenization platform, allowing European investors to buy U.S. stocks through tokens.Its turnaround has been impressive, but investors should expect volatility ahead. 10 stocks we lik...The Motley Fool
Fri, Jul 11
Commodities
CBOT corn sets contract lows as US weather benefits crop development
CHICAGO, July 11 (Reuters) - Chicago Board of Trade corn futures dropped to contract lows on Friday under pressure from beneficial U.S. crop weather that was stoking expectations for a large harvest, analysts said.U.S. farmers were expected to reap bumper corn and soy crops this season as both are d...Reuters
Fri, Jul 11
Commodities
US port operators seek to mitigate hefty expected tariffs on China-built port cranes
Trump administration signals it wants to stop purchases of China-made port cranesIndustry group executive sees 100% tariffs as "the floor"Trump tariff push comes after Biden imposed 25% levies on China cranesBy Lisa BaertleinLOS ANGELES, July 11 (Reuters) - U.S. seaport operators are asking...Reuters
Fri, Jul 11
