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TRUMP meme coin sees rejection at $16, legislators target President Trump's crypto ties ahead of gala with holders
Official Trump (TRUMP) meme coin saw a rejection at $16 on Thursday ahead of a crypto dinner between token holders and President Trump. The dinner comes amid backlash from lawmakers who introduced the Stop TRUMP in Crypto Act to halt the President's involvement in digital assets.Fxstreet
Thu, May 22
Commodities
US Cash Crude-Mars firms as Chevron's license to operate in Venezuela set to expire next week
May 22 (Reuters) - Mars steadied on Thursday after touching four-month lows in the previous session, dealers said, after U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said oil producer Chevron's CVX.N U.S. license to operate in Venezuela will expire on May 27 as planned. Mars traded flat to U.S. West Texa...Reuters
Thu, May 22
Commodities
CIF/FOB Gulf Grain-Corn barge bids creep up on thin farmer sales
CHICAGO, May 22 (Reuters) - Basis bids for corn delivered by barge to U.S. Gulf Coast terminals ticked higher on Thursday, supported by demand from exporters, while farmer offerings of the grain remained thin, traders said.At the Gulf, CIF corn barges loaded in May traded at 70 cents over Chicago Bo...Reuters
Thu, May 22
Forex
USD/CAD posts modest gains to near 1.3850 on upbeat US PMI data
The USD/CAD pair trades with mild gains around 1.3855, snapping the four-day losing streak during the early Asian session on Friday. The US Dollar (USD) edges higher against the Canadian Dollar (CAD) due to the stronger-than-expected Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) data.
Fxstreet
Thu, May 22
Commodities
Pemex to cut over 3000 jobs to save more than $540 million, Bloomberg reports
May 22 (Reuters) - Mexican state oil company Pemex plans to layoff over 3000 tenured employees and save up around 10.5 billion pesos ($543.40 million) in the process, Bloomberg reported citing a company document dated April.The document was first reported by the Mexican newspaper Reforma. Reuters c...Reuters
Thu, May 22
Stocks
Why Quantum Computing Stocks Rocketed Higher on Thursday
Not for the first time in their relatively brief existences, quantum computing stocks shot well higher in value on Thursday. That wasn't due to any fresh innovation, discovery, or major business move. Rather, it seemed to have more to do with some grand pronouncements by a single quantum company exe...The Motley Fool
Thu, May 22
Other
Patria Investments agrees to buy six real estate funds from Genial Investimentos
May 22 (Reuters) - Patria Investments Ltd PAX.O:SIGNS AGREEMENT TO BUY SIX REAL ESTATE FUNDS CURRENTLY MANAGED BY GENIAL INVESTIMENTOS - STATEMENTSAYS DEAL TO ADD 2.5 BILLION REAIS IN ASSETS UNDER MANAGEMENT TO ITS REAL ESTATE PORTFOLIOReuters
Thu, May 22
Other
Impactive Capital plans proxy fight at WEX, seeking at least four directors
Impactive asked for board seat for itself late last yearImpactive lays groundwork for nominating directors next yearRe-elected WEX directors got less support this year than last year By Svea Herbst-BaylissNEW YORK, May 22 (Reuters) - Activist investor Impactive Capital said it is gearing up for a bo...Reuters
Thu, May 22
Stocks
Why AI Stock Applied Digital Stock Surged More Than 10% Higher Today
Applied Digital (NASDAQ: APLD) was a double-digit winner on Thursday, as its stock price popped by over 10%.That was due in no small part to the initiation of coverage of the cutting-edge data center builder's stock by an analyst, who, it turns out, is extremely bullish on its prospects. Applied's s...The Motley Fool
Thu, May 22
Economic Indicator
UK consumers turn a little less gloomy in May, GfK survey shows
MANCHESTER, England, May 23 (Reuters) - Britain's consumers turned a bit more confident in May, according to a survey published on Friday that might reflect the impact of falling interest rates and an easing of global trade tensions.Market research firm GfK's consumer confidence index rose t...Reuters
Thu, May 22
Stocks
ASML: A Strong Contender in the Semiconductor Industry
Explore the exciting world of ASML (NASDAQ: ASML) with our expert analysts in this Motley Fool Scoreboard episode. Check out the video below to gain valuable insights into market trends and potential investment opportunities!*Stock prices used were the prices of April 23, 2025. The video was publish...The Motley Fool
Thu, May 22
Other
US, Chinese officials agree on keeping lines of communication open, State Department says
May 22 (Reuters) - U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau spoke to China's Vice Foreign Minister Ma Zhaoxu on Thursday and they agreed on the importance of keeping open lines of communication, the State Department said in a readout of their telephone call.Reuters
Thu, May 22
Economic Indicator
New Zealand’s Retail Sales climb 0.8% QoQ in Q1 vs. 0.1% expected
New Zealand’s Retail Sales, a measure of the country’s consumer spending, rose 0.8% QoQ in the first quarter (Q1) from the previous reading of 0.9%, according to the official data published by Statistics New Zealand on Friday.Fxstreet
Thu, May 22
Other
Trump administration blocks Harvard from enrolling foreign students, threatens broader crackdown
Homeland secretary Noem orders termination of Harvard student visa programCites alleged antisemitism and coordination with Chinese Communist PartyHarvard calls move unlawful, pledges support for foreign studentsNoem warns other universities could face similar actionsBy Nate Raymond and Ted Hesson ...Reuters
Thu, May 22
