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Xpeng forecasts upbeat quarterly revenue on strong EV deliveries
May 21 (Reuters) - China's XPeng XPEV.N on Wednesday forecast second-quarter revenue above Wall Street estimates, betting on growing demand for its lower-priced electric vehicles.U.S.-listed shares of the company rose 6.3% in premarket trading.Reuters
Wed, May 21
Stocks
UnitedHealth falls after report it secretly paid nursing homes to reduce hospital transfers
May 21 (Reuters) - UnitedHealth UNH.N shares fell nearly 7% on Wednesday in premarket trading after a Guardian report that the healthcare conglomerate secretly paid nursing homes thousands in bonuses to help slash hospital transfers for ailing residents.
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Wed, May 21
Stocks
This 1 Trend Shouldn't Even Be Happening, But It'll Send Bitcoin Higher Anyway
Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) doesn't always follow the same set of rules as traditional assets -- nor do its holders. Sometimes, this results in entire trends that shouldn't be possible that end up being reality.In Bitcoin's case, there's one highly important trend that's picking up speed. It isn't one tha...The Motley Fool
Wed, May 21
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EU, Germany in talks with all U.S. players on Russia sanctions - spokesperson
BERLIN, May 21 (Reuters) - Germany and the European Union are in talks with all concerned parties in the United States on new sanctions against Russia over Moscow's war in Ukraine, a German government spokesperson said on Wednesday."I cannot comment on these internal American debates, but re...Reuters
Wed, May 21
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Trump Organization breaks ground on $1.5 billion golf club in Vietnam
Vietnam's PM says project was expeditedTrump's son praises developer, will visit 'very often'Vietnam in talks to avoid punitive US tariffs By Francesco Guarascio and Phuong Nguyen HUNG YEN, May 21 (Reuters) - Vietnam's prime minister and U.S. President Donald Trump's son E...Reuters
Wed, May 21
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Hannover Re appoints Hermenier as MD
By Navneeta NandanMay 21 - (The Insurer) - Hannover Re announced that Vincent Hermenier will to replace Sigrid Klass as managing director, with Klass set to retire from the company in June end.Hermenier will be responsible for P&C insurance markets across France, Benelux, the Nordics, central, e...Reuters
Wed, May 21
Stocks
Moderna falls after co withdraws application for COVID-flu combination vaccine
** Shares of vaccine maker Moderna MRNA.O fall 1.4% to $27.60 premarket ** Co says it is voluntarily withdrawing its marketing application for its COVID-flu combination vaccine for adults aged 50 years and older** Co plans to resubmit its application later this year, after late-stage efficacy data o...Reuters
Wed, May 21
Stocks
US STOCKS-US stock futures dip, bond yields climb as Trump's tax bill faces test
Futures down: Dow 0.96%, S&P 500 0.71%, Nasdaq 0.72%Wolfspeed plunges after reports of potential bankruptcyTarget down after cutting annual sales forecastBy Shashwat Chauhan and Kanchana Chakravarty May 21 (Reuters) - U.S. stock index futures slipped and Treasury yields surged on Wednesday as...Reuters
Wed, May 21
Economic Indicator
Off-price retailer TJX beats quarterly sales estimate
May 21 (Reuters) - TJX Cos TJX.N beat Wall Street expectations for first-quarter sales on Wednesday, as shoppers looking for deals to save money in the face of growing economic uncertainties flocked to the stores of the off-price retailer.Net sales at the TJ Maxx parent were at $13.11 billion for th...Reuters
Wed, May 21
Commodities
WGC-Despite challenges, major LNG producers push new projects to feed global power demand
LNG seen as transition fuel amid energy security concerns post-Ukraine invasionGlobal LNG demand driven by urbanisation, AI data centres, power grid outagesRising costs and potential oversupply could impact LNG market prospectsBy Colleen Howe and Sam Li BEIJING, May 21 (Reuters) - Producers are p...Reuters
Wed, May 21
Forex
South Korea's won gains after report on US demand for stronger currency
SEOUL, May 21 (Reuters) - South Korea's currency rose sharply against the dollar on Wednesday after a media report that the United States had demanded that Seoul come up with measures to boost the won. Last month, South Korea and the United States agreed to craft a trade package aimed at removin...Reuters
Wed, May 21
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China says US trade talks are important but multilateralism needed
GENEVA, May 21 (Reuters) - China said on Wednesday that trade talks with the United States were an important step to bridge gaps but that multilateralism is "indispensable" to find a way out from global trade turmoil. "While bilateral talks may sometimes work, China believes multilateral...Reuters
Wed, May 21
Cryptocurrencies
Did Cardano Founder Steal $619 Million? Hopkinson Makes Shocking Revelation
Cardano, and specifically its founder Charles Hoskinson, has come under fire recently after allegations of fraud surfaced online. The rumors quickly spread as the integrity of the blockchain and its founder were called into question. As a result, Hopkinson has delivered a response, with a shocking r...NewsBTC
Wed, May 21
Stocks
BMO raises Deere PT on better 2026 profit forecast
** BMO Capital raise price target on agricultural-equipment maker Deere & Co DE.N to $460 from $425, a downside of 12.6% to the stock's last close** Rating unchanged at 'market perform'** BMO raises Deere's 2026 adj EPS forecast to $21.43 from $21.33 due to expected improved reta...Reuters
Wed, May 21
Stocks
Is SoundHound AI Stock Primed to Soar?
You'll be hard-pressed to find a stock that's posting growth figures like SoundHound AI (NASDAQ: SOUN) stock. In the first quarter, it delivered jaw-dropping 151% year-over-year growth. Despite this strong growth, the stock is down nearly 50% year to date, and it hasn't seen near the recovery that m...The Motley Fool
Wed, May 21
Stocks
Prediction: 5 Dividend Stocks That Could Crush the S&P 500 Over the Next 10 Years
Do you want to succeed in the stock market? Then I've got good news and bad news for you today. A column in The Wall Street Journal recently described a theoretically simple way to crush S&P 500 annual returns -- although that could be a lot harder than it looks in practice. (But don't fret.) The id...The Motley Fool
Wed, May 21
Cryptocurrencies
MUTM Price Prediction: Key Factors That Could Push Mutuum Finance to a Double-Digit Price by 2026
Mutuum Finance (MUTM) is making a strong case as the best cryptocurrency to invest in for long-term gains, with presale momentum showing no signs of slowing. The project has entered phase 5 of its presale after selling out phase 4 faster than expected. MUTM is set to officially launch at $0.06, with a 200% gain […]Cryptopolitan
Wed, May 21
