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COLUMN-US ag sector should be on alert after last deal with China fell short: Braun
By Karen Braun NAPERVILLE, Illinois, May 21 (Reuters) - Last week’s U.S.-China trade truce has sparked speculation as to what a potential trade deal between the two rivals might look like.For the U.S. agriculture sector, the result would ideally be very different from the deal signed in January 2...Reuters
Wed, May 21
Commodities
El Paso Declares Force Majeure At Amarillo Station Unit 1 in Randall County, Texas
May 21 (Reuters) - KINDER MORGAN'S KMI.N EL PASO NATURAL GAS COMPANY, L.L.C (EPNG):DECLARES FORCE MAJEURE AT AMARILLO STATION UNIT #1 LOCATED IN RANDALL COUNTY, TEXAS AFTER IT EXPERIENCED AN EQUIPMENT FAILURERELATED: [nAQN2KEC50]Reuters
Wed, May 21
Stocks
TJX Posts Q1 Comps Growth
The TJX Companies (NYSE:TJX) reported first-quarter fiscal 2026 results on May 21, 2025, featuring a consolidated 3% comparable sales increase, a pretax profit margin of 10.3%, and diluted EPS of $0.92. Management maintained full-year FY2026 guidance for sales and earnings growth, assuming that "the...The Motley Fool
Wed, May 21
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Microsoft files legal action against information-stealing malware Lumma Stealer
May 21 (Reuters) - Microsoft MSFT.O said on Wednesday its Digital Crimes Unit (DCU) filed a legal action against Lumma Stealer last week, after it found nearly 400,000 Windows computers globally infected by the information-stealing malware in the past two months.Lumma is capable of stealing data fro...Reuters
Wed, May 21
Stocks
Progressive’s April combined ratio improves 4.1 points to 84.9%
By Chris MunroMay 21 - (The Insurer) - Progressive Corporation’s April 2025 combined ratio improved by 4.1 points year on year to 84.9% as a reduction in its loss and loss adjustment expense (LAE) ratio more than offset a higher expense ratio.The Mayfield Village, Ohio-based company’s loss and LAE r...Reuters
Wed, May 21
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US says more construction materials fall under Iran sanctions
WASHINGTON, May 21 (Reuters) - People or entities that provide Iran with certain construction-related materials will face sanctions after the Trump administration said it found more materials were being used as part of Tehran's nuclear, ballistic or military programs.In a statement, the U.S. Dep...Reuters
Wed, May 21
Commodities
US Plains HRW Wheat-Basis bids mostly steady as higher futures spark light farmer sales
CHICAGO, May 21 (Reuters) - Spot basis bids for hard red winter (HRW) wheat were mostly unchanged at elevators and mills around the southern U.S. Plains on Wednesday, capped by firm futures prices, grain merchants said.Rising futures prices have sparked some light, scattered farmer sales this week, ...Reuters
Wed, May 21
Stocks
iQIYI Q1 Profit Jumps on Increased User Engagement
iQIYI, Inc. (NASDAQ:IQ) reported first quarter 2025 earnings on May 21, 2025, reporting revenue of RMB 7.2 billion. Membership services revenue increased 7% sequentially. Unique user engagement rose significantly, especially across micro drama formats, while management highlighted ongoing improvemen...The Motley Fool
Wed, May 21
Commodities
US says there are significant undiscovered oil and gas resources in Wyoming
May 21 (Reuters) - A new federal assessment has identified significant undiscovered, technically recoverable oil and gas resources in parts of Wyoming, Utah and Colorado, the U.S. Interior Department said on Wednesday.WHY IT'S IMPORTANTThe resources identified by the U.S. Geological Survey in wh...Reuters
Wed, May 21
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Trump administration drops police oversight spurred by Floyd, Taylor killings
Minneapolis and Louisville were high-profile cities investigated for systemic police abuseJustice Department ends investigations into six other police departmentsTrump administration's rollback affects Biden-era police accountability effortsBy Sarah N. Lynch and Andrew Goudsward WASHINGTON, M...Reuters
Wed, May 21
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Gaza aid trucks held up as pressure mounts on Israel
UN says aid trucks stuck in loading area due to securityIsrael says almost 100 trucks have entered GazaGaza bakers say they are still waiting for flourOpposition leader says Israel risks becoming a pariahBy Nidal al-Mughrabi and James Mackenzie CAIRO/JERUSALEM, May 21 (Reuters) - Palestinians in ...Reuters
Wed, May 21
Cryptocurrencies
Ripple Issues Stern Warning To Investors As CEO Celebrates New XRP Milestone
XRP is about to start drawing a fresh wave of attention from institutional investors, following a major update that reflects the token’s growing relevance in the crypto market. The latest milestone involves the listing of XRP and Micro XRP futures on the CME Group, which marks a notable milestone fo...Bitcoinist
Wed, May 21
Cryptocurrencies
Microsoft’s AI conference derailed by back-to-back protests over Israel ties
Microsoft’s annual Build conference in Seattle has been met with major setbacks from protests over claims of power military operations in Gaza. Two days in a row, the meetings have been disrupted by people shouting “Free Palestine.” The protests are part of a growing campaign called No Azure for Apartheid. It is targeting Microsoft’s cloud […]Cryptopolitan
Wed, May 21
Cryptocurrencies
Ripple (XRP) Is Up 3% While Ruvi AI (RUVI) Is Considered The Most Promising Investment In 2025
Ripple (XRP) has made a name for itself by being fast and cheap cross border transactions, has a strong global presence in the blockchain world. But while Ripple is focusing on global payments, a project called Ruvi AI is stepping into the spotlight with its unique combination of artificial intelligence (AI) and blockchain. Beyond its […]Cryptopolitan
Wed, May 21
Commodities
Group that blocked New Mexico utility merger eyes data centers in Blackstone deal
Blackstone's data center plans may affect TXNM acquisition approvalTXNM's sale agreement follows rising electricity demand from AI data centersNew Energy Economy to scrutinize Blackstone's handling of data centersBy Laila Kearney NEW YORK, May 21 (Reuters) - Blackstone Infrastructure&...Reuters
Wed, May 21
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US Army has no plans to celebrate Trump's birthday on 250th anniversary
By Phil Stewart and Idrees Ali WASHINGTON, May 21 (Reuters) - The U.S. Army said on Wednesday it has no plans to recognize President Donald Trump's birthday on June 14 when he presides over part of the Army's celebrations of its 250th anniversary.Trump, who is turning 79 on the same day, ...Reuters
Wed, May 21
Commodities
Hunt Refining's Tuscaloosa, Alabama, refinery expedites maintenance, repairs on fire-damaged coker unit
NEW YORK, May 21 (Reuters) - Hunt Refining has expedited and started maintenance and repairs on the fire-damaged coker unit at its 63,000-barrel-per-day petroleum refinery in Tuscaloosa, Alabama last week, IIR Energy said on Wednesday.The Tuscaloosa refinery was shut down after a fire broke out at t...Reuters
Wed, May 21
