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South Korea says discussions on exchange rates under way with US
SEOUL, May 21 (Reuters) - South Korea's finance ministry said on Wednesday that it is in working-level discussions on exchange rates with the United States, adding that no details have been finalised. The ministry was responding to a report from the Korea Economic Daily that Washington has deman...Reuters
Wed, May 21
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Kremlin suggests 'Golden Dome' could lead to resumption of Russia-U.S. arms control contacts
MOSCOW, May 21 (Reuters) - The Kremlin indicated on Wednesday that President Donald Trump's "Golden Dome" missile shield plans could force the resumption in the foreseeable future of contacts between Moscow and Washington about nuclear arms control. Asked about Trump's announcemen...Reuters
Wed, May 21
Cryptocurrencies
SEC ‘Playing Regulatory Jenga’: Commissioner Crenshaw Slams Agency’s New Crypto Approach
The sole Democratic Commissioner at the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Caroline Crenshaw, recently criticized the agency’s new regulatory approach toward cryptocurrencies, warning that the watchdog is playing a “dangerous” game. Related Reading: Trump’s Crypto Partners Accused Of Aband...Bitcoinist
Wed, May 21
Stocks
Target cuts annual forecasts as tariff pressure mounts, demand slows further
Expects low-single digit fall in full-year sales from about 1% growth earlierQuarterly same store-sales tumble 3.8%, Wall Street saw 1.08% fallCEO says pricing strategy will depend on how it sources products in US, reduces China exposureSupplier negotiations, orders, sourcing can offset tariff expos...Reuters
Wed, May 21
Stocks
Prediction: This Artificial Intelligence Stock Will Be More Valuable Than Nvidia, Apple, and Microsoft in 5 Years
Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA), Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL), and Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) are the three most valuable stocks in the world right now, with market caps north of $3 trillion. They are prominent names in tech, and all stand to benefit significantly from artificial intelligence (AI) as they enhance their...The Motley Fool
Wed, May 21
Stocks
Here's What You Need to Know Before Buying or Selling United Health Stock
UnitedHealth (NYSE: UNH) is capturing investors' attention because of the massive changes surrounding the company.Where to invest $1,000 right now? Our analyst team just revealed what they believe are the 10 best stocks to buy right now. Learn More »*Stock prices used were the afternoon prices of Ma...The Motley Fool
Wed, May 21
Stocks
CVS Stock Analysis: Buy, Hold, or Sell?
CVS (NYSE: CVS) reported declining foot traffic to its retail stores in recent months.Where to invest $1,000 right now? Our analyst team just revealed what they believe are the 10 best stocks to buy right now. Continue »*Stock prices used were the afternoon prices of May 18, 2025. The video was publ...The Motley Fool
Wed, May 21
Stocks
Full Truck Alliance Co. Ltd. Announces First Quarter 2025 Unaudited Financial Results
GUIYANG, China, May 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Full Truck Alliance Co. Ltd. ("FTA" or the "Company") (NYSE: YMM), a leading digital freight platform, today announced its unaudited financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2025. First Quarter 2025 Financial and O...PR Newswire
Wed, May 21
Stocks
Agoda Celebrates Two Decades of Bridging the World Through Travel with Birthday Discounts
HONG KONG, May 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Digital travel platform Agoda celebrates its 20th birthday this week, marking two decades of helping travelers see the world for less. To mark the occasion, Agoda is running a sales campaign with global discounts of up to 70% on May 21st. Founded i...PR Newswire
Wed, May 21
Stocks
Toll Brothers jumps after Q2 earnings tops estimates
** Luxury homebuilder Toll Brothers TOL.N shares soar nearly 6% to $110 premarket** Co on Tuesday posted Q2 home sales revenue of $2.71 bln vs Wall Street estimates of $2.48 bln ** TOL's Q2 adj EPS $3.5/share vs estimates of $2.83/share** Co reaffirmed forecast for 2025 deliveries of 11,200 to 1...Reuters
Wed, May 21
Stocks
HSBC cuts rating of UnitedHealth, citing earnings risks amid CEO shake-up
Investing.com - UnitedHealth Group (NYSE:UNH) faces risks to earnings growth despite a recent leadership shake-up, analysts at HSBC (LON:HSBA) said in a note to clients downgrading their rating of theInvesting.com
Wed, May 21
Stocks
Agoda Celebrates Two Decades of Bridging the World Through Travel with Birthday Discounts
SINGAPORE, May 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Digital travel platform Agoda is celebrating its 20th birthday this week, marking two decades of helping travelers see the world for less. To mark the occasion, Agoda is running a sales campaign with global discounts of up to 70% on May 2...PR Newswire
Wed, May 21
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Moscow mayor says air defences downed three approaching drones
MOSCOW, May 21 (Reuters) - Moscow mayor Sergei Sobyanin said on Wednesday that air defence systems had downed three drones en route to Russia's capital."The Defence Ministry's air defence forces repelled an attack by three drones flying towards Moscow. Emergency services specialists are ...Reuters
Wed, May 21
Stocks
XPeng's US-listed shares rise on strong Q2 revenue forecast
** U.S.-listed shares of Chinese EV firm XPeng XPEV.N rise 5.9% to $20.85 premarket** Co forecasts Q2 revenue to be between 17.5 billion yuan and 18.7 billion yuan, compared with analysts' avg. est. of 16.85 billion yuan ($2.34 billion), according to data compiled by LSEG** Reports Q1 total vehi...Reuters
Wed, May 21
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Russia denies stalling peace talks, says no decision yet on venue
MOSCOW, May 21 (Reuters) - Russia on Wednesday rejected Ukrainian and European accusations it was trying to drag out the peace process around Ukraine, but said that no decision had yet been made on a venue for talks when asked if they could be hosted by the Vatican.U.S. President Donald Trump said o...Reuters
Wed, May 21
Stocks
2 High-Yield Dividend Stocks to Buy Right Now
Though there are plenty of dividend stocks on the market, they aren't all created equal. Consider that the average dividend yield for the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) is 1.3%, which is not particularly high.Of course, there is more to income investing than chasing juicy yields; some quality dividend pa...The Motley Fool
Wed, May 21
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China's Bilibili launches $575 million convertible notes offering
May 21 (Reuters) - China's online video-sharing platform Bilibili 9626.HK said on Wednesday it is offering up to $575 million worth of convertible notes to raise money to develop its content ecosystem.The company said the offering will include $500 million of convertible senior notes due 2030, w...Reuters
Wed, May 21
Stocks
Lowe's gains on smaller-than-expected drop in comparable sales
** Shares of home improvement retailer Lowe's LOW.N rise ~3% to $237.71 premarket** Beats first-quarter comparable sales estimates on steady demand** Reports 1.7% dip in same-store sales vs analysts' estimates of 2% decline, as per data compiled by LSEG** Maintains annual comparable sales an...Reuters
Wed, May 21
Cryptocurrencies
Bitcoin, Altcoins to Surge as Trump Pushes Hard for ‘Big, Beautiful’ Bill
There’s been a flurry of activity in the crypto markets over the past several hours as US President Donald Trump pushes Congress to pass his ‘big, beautiful’ bill. When signed into law, it could continue to propel both Bitcoin ($BTC) and the best altcoins forward. In a statement on Monday, the...Bitcoinist
Wed, May 21
