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PRECIOUS-Gold prices ease from two-week high as dollar edges higher
Trump tax bill clears procedural vote in U.S. HouseDollar up 0.2%By Brijesh Patel and Ishaan Arora May 22 (Reuters) - Gold slipped on Thursday after hitting a nearly two-week high earlier in the session, hurt by an uptick in the dollar, although worries over the U.S. government's increasing d...Reuters
Thu, May 22
Economic Indicator
UK business downturn eases despite worsening factory woes, PMI shows
UK services sector edges back into growth territoryManufacturing PMI shows biggest jobs drop since May 2020UK businesses slightly less worried about U.S. tariffs impact, survey shows By Andy Bruce MANCHESTER, England, May 22 (Reuters) - A downturn for British firms eased in May despite a darkenin...Reuters
Thu, May 22
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TMHCCI appoints Spiteri senior underwriter, professional risks
By Navneeta NandanMay 22 - (The Insurer) - Tokio Marine HCC International has announced the appointment of Claire Spiteri as senior underwriter for professional risks.Spiteri will support the insurer's professional indemnity and management liability books. She will be based in Manchester and rep...Reuters
Thu, May 22
Stocks
Spousal Social Security Benefits: 3 Things All Retired Couples Should Know
Social Security is the largest social program in the country, providing income to tens of millions of Americans each month that helps them cover the cost of living in retirement. Needless to say, it's also one of the most complex public programs, given its magnitude and the fact it funds other recip...The Motley Fool
Thu, May 22
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Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing Is Recalling 443,444 U.S. Vehicles - NHTSA
May 22 (Reuters) - Toyota Motor Corp 7203.T:TOYOTA MOTOR ENGINEERING & MANUFACTURING IS RECALLING 443,444 U.S. VEHICLES - NHTSATOYOTA MOTOR ENGINEERING & MANUFACTURING IS RECALLING SOME U.S. VEHICLES AS REVERSE LIGHT FAILURE MAY REDUCE VISIBILITY, AND NOT ALERT PEDESTRIANS AND OTHER DRIVERS ...Reuters
Thu, May 22
Cryptocurrencies
Bitcoin celebrates annual Pizza Day with a new all-time high
Bitcoin (BTC) enthusiasts are celebrating Bitcoin Pizza Day with a banger. BTC made a new all-time high on Wednesday and has entered price discovery mode. The OG cryptocurrency is trading above $110,000 for the first time ever.
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Thu, May 22
Stocks
Did Moody's Just Pump Bitcoin?
The price of Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) topped $106,000 on Monday as investors reacted to Moody's (NYSE: MCO) decision to downgrade the credit rating of the U.S. government from Aaa to Aa1. Moody's was the last of the big three credit rating companies to strip the U.S. of its highest grade. It said, amon...The Motley Fool
Thu, May 22
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Reactions to shooting of two Israeli embassy staffers in Washington
WASHINGTON, May 22 (Reuters) - Following are reactions from Israel, the United States and other parts of the world to the killing of two Israeli embassy staffers by a lone gunman in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday night. Officials said a suspect who chanted pro-Palestinian slogans was in cust...Reuters
Thu, May 22
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China's BYD outsells Tesla in Europe for first time, report says
May 22 (Reuters) - Chinese automaker BYD 002594.SZ sold more electric vehicles in Europe than Tesla TSLA.O for the first time, according to a report by JATO Dynamics, as an aging model lineup and CEO Elon Musk's politics hurt demand for the U.S. EV maker's cars.BYD, which also makes plug-in ...Reuters
Thu, May 22
Stocks
Cathie Wood's Contrarian Take: Could Tariff Tensions Lead to More Open Markets in the Long Run?
It's been about six weeks since President Donald Trump announced his reciprocal tariff plan. And while most of the proposed tariffs have been put on pause to allow trade negotiations to proceed, baseline tariffs remain in place, and many experts believe they will be a generally negative catalyst for...The Motley Fool
Thu, May 22
Commodities
China, Netherlands agree to 'close communication' on semiconductors, Chinese foreign ministry says
BEIJING, May 22 (Reuters) - China and the Netherlands agreed to maintain close communication through existing channels on cooperation in various fields, including in semiconductor technology, China's foreign ministry said in a statement on Thursday.Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with Dutch...Reuters
Thu, May 22
Stocks
Street View: Lowe’s faces tariff pressures, but may have the strategy to prevail
** Home improvement retailer Lowe's LOW.N posted a smaller-than-expected drop in Q1 sales on Wednesday and said it plans to keep its pricing competitive, without ruling out the possibility of price hikes on some items due to tariffs** Median PT of 37 brokerages covering the stock is $260 - data ...Reuters
Thu, May 22
Commodities
EU brands just four countries as 'high risk' under deforestation law
BRUSSELS, May 22 - Commodities from just four countries will face the strictest checks under the European Union's anti-deforestation law, with major forest nations including Brazil and Indonesia spared the toughest rules.In a legal act published on Thursday, the European Commission said the law ...Reuters
Thu, May 22
Cryptocurrencies
Dogecoin Is One Of The Top Cryptos To Watch But This New Viral Altcoin Is To Lead The Next Bull Run
Dogecoin has once again captured headlines, and for good reason. It is up by almost 40% in the past month. As one of the earliest and most popular meme coins, DOGE has a massive community and a track record of surprising comebacks. But while Dogecoin remains a top crypto to watch, a new viral altcoin […]Cryptopolitan
Thu, May 22
Stocks
MORNING BID AMERICAS-Hammer comes down
By Mike Dolan LONDON, May 22 (Reuters) - What matters in U.S. and global markets todayBy Mike Dolan, Editor-At-Large, Financial Industry and Financial Markets Bond markets creaked again after the hammer came down on a lukewarm sale of 20-year U.S. Treasuries on Wednesday with President Donald...Reuters
Thu, May 22
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Tesco Names Ashwin Prasad As UK CEO
May 22 (Reuters) - Tesco PLC TSCO.L:TESCO - MATTHEW BARNES HAS STEPPED DOWN AS UK CEO TO PURSUE OTHER OPPORTUNITIESTESCO: . MATTHEW BARNES WILL BE REPLACED BY ASHWIN PRASAD AS UK CEOTESCO: GEOFF BYRNE IS PROMOTED TO TESCO IRELAND & NI CEOTESCO: NATASHA ADAMS APPOINTED AS CHIEF STRATEGY & TR...Reuters
Thu, May 22
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FOCUS-Novo Nordisk's former chief makes comeback to steer choice of new CEO
Novo CEO ousted by majority shareholder Novo Nordisk Foundation Foundation chair, ex-Novo CEO Sorensen returns as board observer CEO ouster follows US market setbacks, falling share priceSearch for successor will include external candidatesBy Jacob Gronholt-Pedersen and Maggie Fick COPENHAGEN/LON...Reuters
Thu, May 22
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EU open to extending lobster deal in package on Trump tariffs, FT reports
May 22 (Reuters) - The European Union is open to extending a deal which allows the duty-free import of U.S. lobsters as part of a broader package aimed at removing U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs, the Financial Times reported on Thursday, citing two officials. The EU's current regulati...Reuters
Thu, May 22
