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Russia says it has swapped 270 POWs, 120 civilians with Ukraine
MOSCOW, May 23 (Reuters) - Russia and Ukraine have swapped 270 prisoners of war (POW) and 120 civilians with each other, the Russian Defence Ministry said on Friday, confirming the largest such exchange in the more than three-year-old war yet. The exchange is the first step in a 1,000 people for 1,0...Reuters
Fri, May 23
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Zelenskiy says Ukraine returned 390 people in exchange with Russia
KYIV, May 23 (Reuters) - President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Friday that Ukraine had returned 390 people from Russian captivity as the first stage of a 1000 for 1000 exchange agreed with Russia in Istanbul.Zelenskiy said he expected the exchange to continue on Saturday and Sunday.Russia had said e...Reuters
Fri, May 23
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David Howden calls for collaboration to drive cyber market
May 23 - (The Insurer) - Howden Group CEO David Howden emphasised the need for organic growth and collaboration within the cyber insurance market in his opening keynote at the recent Howden Re Cyber Summit."Growth is really important," Howden asserted, highlighting his experience in growing ...Reuters
Fri, May 23
Economic Indicator
US new home sales unexpectedly rise in April
WASHINGTON, May 23 (Reuters) - Sales of new U.S. single-family homes unexpectedly increased in April as builders lowered prices to lure buyers, but rising mortgage rates and an uncertain economic outlook remain constraints for the housing market. New home sales surged 10.9% to a seasonally adjusted ...Reuters
Fri, May 23
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India, Pakistan extend airspace closures for each other's airlines in tit-for-tat moves
May 23 (Reuters) - Pakistan and India have extended airspace restrictions for each other's aircraft in tit-for-tat moves, both countries said on Friday, amid continuing diplomatic tensions between the neighbours after a brief military conflict this month.The Pakistan Airports Authority said the ...Reuters
Fri, May 23
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Zelenskiy says Ukraine returned 390 people in exchange with Russia
KYIV, May 23 (Reuters) - President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Friday that Ukraine had returned 390 people from Russian captivity as the first stage of a 1000 for 1000 exchange agreed with Russia in Istanbul.Zelenskiy said he expected the exchange to continue on Saturday and Sunday.Reuters
Fri, May 23
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EU likely to remain calm under threat of new U.S trade tariffs, Dutch PM says
THE HAGUE, May 23 (Reuters) - Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof on Friday said he expected a calm and robust response from the European Union to the announcement of possible new U.S. trade tariffs.Schoof said the response to U.S. President Donald Trump's announcement was up to the European Commis...Reuters
Fri, May 23
Stocks
US STOCKS-Wall St slumps about 1% after Trump threatens EU, Apple with fresh tariffs
Indexes down: Dow 0.94%, S&P 500 1.18%, Nasdaq 1.53%Trump announces 25% tariffs on iPhones not made in USWall Street's 'fear gauge' spikes to over two-week highIntuit at all-time high after upbeat quarterly forecastsBy Shashwat Chauhan and Kanchana Chakravarty May 23 (Reuters) - ...Reuters
Fri, May 23
Indices
DXY: Weak sentiment on the day – OCBC
Overnight, US Dollar (USD) bounced after prelim PMIs surprised to the upside. But gains were retraced in the morning, alongside the pullback in UST yields. DXY was last seen at 99.40, OCBC's FX analysts Frances Cheung and Christopher Wong note.Fxstreet
Fri, May 23
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Cyber market must watch AI regulation closely
By Michael LoneyMay 23 - (The Insurer) - The growing amount of proposed AI-related regulation could increase exposure for buyers of cyber insurance and their carriers.A recent Arthur J Gallagher article written by John Farley, managing director of the broker’s cyber liability practice, said that AI-...Reuters
Fri, May 23
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Google Cloud adds Beazley and Chubb to risk protection program
By Michael LoneyMay 23 - (The Insurer) - Google Cloud has announced advancements to its Risk Protection Program, with Beazley and Chubb joining as program partners.The program is a collaboration between Google and leading cyber insurers that provides what it said is “competitively priced cyber-insur...Reuters
Fri, May 23
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Plus Therapeutics Inc expected to post a loss of 15 cents a share - Earnings Preview
Plus Therapeutics Inc PSTV.OQ PSTV.O is expected to show a fall in quarterly revenue when it reports results on May 26 (estimated) for the period ending March 31 2025The Austin Texas-based company is expected to report a 11.5% decrease in revenue to $1.483 million from $1.68 million a year ago, ac...Reuters
Fri, May 23
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Visa, Mastercard face EU antitrust heat, Bloomberg News reports
May 23 (Reuters) - European Union antitrust authorities are scrutinizing fees charged by payments processing giants Visa V.N and Mastercard MA.N, Bloomberg News reported on Friday.Spokespersons for Visa and Mastercard did not immediately respond to Reuters' requests for comment.Reuters
Fri, May 23
Cryptocurrencies
4 Best Altcoins to Buy as SEC Considers Tron ETF, Big Banks Mull New Stablecoin
There have been major developments this week in the crypto landscape: The SEC has formally acknowledged Canary Capital’s application for a staked Tron ETF, opening the proposal to public comment. The ongoing evaluation of numerous other crypto ETF proposals suggests a potentially evolving regulatory...Bitcoinist
Fri, May 23
Stocks
LIVE MARKETS-Why we can't have nice things: Fresh Trump tariff tantrum sends stocks tumbling
All 3 major U.S. stock indexes off; Nasdaq down mostAll 11 S&P sectors red: Tech, Cons Disc weakest groupsEuro STOXX 600 index falls >1.2%Dollar down; bitcoin down >1%; crude slips; gold up ~1.5% US 10-Year Treasury yield falls to ~4.51%Welcome to the home for real-time coverage of markets...Reuters
Fri, May 23
Stocks
Why Booz Allen Hamilton Is Down Today
Government IT specialist Booz Allen Hamilton (NYSE: BAH) reported earnings that matched expectations, but the weight of federal belt-tightening appears to be taking its toll.Shares of Booz Allen Hamilton traded down 17% as of 9:45 a.m. ET after the company set a cautious tone for the year to come.Wh...The Motley Fool
Fri, May 23
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Czech group PPF open to teaming up with Berlusconis' MFE on ProSieben bid, sources say
By Amy-Jo Crowley LONDON, May 23 (Reuters) - Czech investment group PPF could consider teaming up with MFE-MediaforEurope MFEB.MI, the company controlled by Italy's Berlusconi family, to bid for German broadcaster ProSiebenSat.1 PSMGn.DE, two people close to the matter said.MFE, which runs co...Reuters
Fri, May 23
