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Indian shares slip as high U.S. yields weigh; IT, financials drag
** India's Nifty 50 .NSEI and Sensex .BSESN down about 1% each in broad-based selling driven by financials, information technology stocks** Bond yields in U.S. and Japan rise due to concerns over mounting debt** Rising Treasury yields tend to make bonds more attractive to foreign investors, driv...Reuters
Thu, May 22
Stocks
Rio Tinto CEO Stausholm to depart this year, successor search underway
Investing.com -- Rio Tinto (NYSE:RIO) announced on Thursday that CEO Jakob Stausholm will step down later this year, with a formal process to find his successor already in progress.Stausholm, who tookInvesting.com
Thu, May 22
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Sabre GWP shrinks on soft market conditions in first quarter
By Ryan HewlettMay 22 - (The Insurer) - UK motor insurer Sabre Insurance has reiterated its full-year guidance despite reporting a 22.9% reduction in its top line for the first quarter of 2025 amid “less attractive” market conditions.In a trading update on Thursday, the London-listed group reported ...Reuters
Thu, May 22
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China says US trade talks important but multilateralism key to solution
By Olivia Le Poidevin GENEVA, May 21 (Reuters) - China said on Wednesday trade talks with the U.S. were an important step toward bridging gaps but what was really needed was "indispensable" multilateralism to find a way out of global trade turmoil. "While bilateral talks may sometimes...Reuters
Thu, May 22
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German 30-year bond yields hit two-month high; investors fret over long-term US debt
By Linda Pasquini May 22 (Reuters) - German long-term bond yields hit a two-month high on Thursday, as investors' concerns around a worsening fiscal outlook in the United States in particular were reinforced by tepid demand for a U.S. Treasury auction the day before.Investors were also focusi...Reuters
Thu, May 22
Stocks
Kepler Cheuvreux resumes Aperam with 'buy' as it's 'recast for the future'
** Kepler Cheuvreux resumes coverage of Luxembourg-based stainless steel producer Aperam APAM.AS with "buy" rating, citing its diversification along the stainless steel value chain and strict savings plan enhancing EBITDA** The broker says Aperam has become a much stronger company, with capa...Reuters
Thu, May 22
Stocks
Is Lucid Group Stock a Buy Now?
Lucid Group (NASDAQ: LCID) stock has risen sharply over the last month, with shares jumping in value by nearly 30%. That's a big rise over a fairly short amount of time, but don't think that it's too late to jump in. If you're looking for stocks with maximum growth potential, Lucid shares still offe...The Motley Fool
Thu, May 22
Commodities
METALS-London copper eases as tariff concerns weigh, soft dollar limits fall
NEW DELHI, May 22 (Reuters) - Copper prices in London edged lower on Thursday as uncertainty over U.S. tariffs on the metal weighed on sentiment, although a weaker dollar limited the fall. Benchmark copper CMCU3 on the London Metal Exchange (LME) was down 0.3% at $9,508 a metric ton, as of 0707 GMT....Reuters
Thu, May 22
Stocks
Johnson Matthey shares pop 30% after $2.4 bln unit sale deal
May 22 (Reuters) - Johnson Matthey JMAT.L shares jumped over 30% in London on Thursday, after the chemicals firm struck a $2.4 billion deal to sell its Catalyst Technologies division to Honeywell HON.O.By 0711 GMT, Johnson Matthey was up 32%, set for its biggest one-day gain on record. The British c...Reuters
Thu, May 22
Stocks
Should You Buy Ultra-High-Yielding Ares Capital Corporation While It's Below $22.50?
If you're looking for an easy way to boost your passive income, consider investing in dividend stocks. One standout dividend stock is Ares Capital Corporation (NASDAQ: ARCC). With a dividend yield of 8.7%, Ares Capital pays a dividend over seven times that of the S&P 500 index.Ares Capital plays a k...The Motley Fool
Thu, May 22
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UK temporarily prevented from concluding Chagos Islands deal by court, PA Media reports
LONDON, May 22 (Reuters) - The British government has been temporarily banned from concluding its negotiations on the Chagos Islands deal with Mauritius by an injunction granted by a High Court judge, PA Media said on Thursday.Earlier reports said Britain was set to sign the deal which would cede so...Reuters
Thu, May 22
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Generali combined ratio improves to 89.7% in Q1 2025
P&C operating insurance service result up 39% to 667 million eurosGenerali consolidated operating result rises 8.9% to 2.1 billion eurosQ1 P&C GWP grows 8.6% to 10.4 billion eurosBy Michael JonesMay 22 - (The Insurer) - Generali's combined ratio improved by 1.4 percentage points to 89.7%...Reuters
Thu, May 22
Stocks
2 Reasons Amazon Is the Best AI Stock of the "Magnificent Seven"
The "Magnificent Seven" refers to a group of seven American technology giants that are the dominant players in their markets. The term was coined by Bank of America analyst Michael Hartnett in 2023 because of their massive influence on the U.S. stock market and their ability to substantially outperf...The Motley Fool
Thu, May 22
Stocks
Why Did UnitedHealth CEO Andrew Witty Resign?
These are the reasons that led to the resignation of UnitedHealth (NYSE: UNH) CEO Andrew Witty.*Stock prices used were the afternoon prices of May 19, 2025. The video was published on May 21, 2025.Where to invest $1,000 right now? Our analyst team just revealed what they believe are the 10 best stoc...The Motley Fool
Thu, May 22
Forex
USD/CHF extends downside to near 0.8250, US PMI data in focus
The USD/CHF pair extends the decline to around 0.8250 during the early European session on Thursday. The Greenback weakens against the Swiss Franc (CHF) due to US fiscal concerns. Traders will take more cues from the advanced US S&P Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) for May.
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Thu, May 22
