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Australia's TechnologyOne extends rally to record high after profit beat, PT hikes
** Shares of enterprise software co TechnologyOne TNE.AX extend gains to a second session, up 4.2% to A$38.32** Stock rose as much as 5.2% to a record high of A$38.67 earlier in the session** Co reported HY pre-tax profit (PBT) of A$81.9 mln ($52.78 mln) on Tuesday, beating Visible Alpha consensus o...Reuters
Wed, May 21
Stocks
MORNING BID EUROPE-Nervous investors put dollar under pressure
A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Ankur BanerjeeAnother day of dollar selling, albeit not an intense one, while Treasury yields remain elevated, keeping investors jittery as they watch for possible developments on U.S. trade deals and worry about the fiscal health of the U....Reuters
Wed, May 21
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Avolta Prices EUR 500 Million Of Senior Notes
May 21 (Reuters) - AVOLTA AG AVOL.S:PRICES EUR 500 MILLION OF SENIOR NOTESSENIOR NOTES WILL HAVE A TERM OF SEVEN YEARS DUE IN 2032ANNUAL INTEREST RATE WILL BE 4.50% AND INTEREST WILL BE PAYABLE SEMI-ANNUALLY IN ARREARSPROCEEDS FROM OFFERING ARE EXPECTED TO BE USED TO REFINANCE AVOLTA'S OUTSTANDI...Reuters
Wed, May 21
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Trump Organization to break ground on golf club in Vietnam amid trade talks
Groundbreaking near Hanoi scheduled on WednesdayUS President's son Eric Trump to attend event, organisers sayVietnam's top leaders invited to event by local authoritiesVietnamese negotiators in talks in US to avoid punitive tariffs By Phuong Nguyen and Francesco Guarascio HANOI, May 21 (R...Reuters
Wed, May 21
Cryptocurrencies
XRP Price Coils for a Breakout — Is The Next Leg Up Imminent?
XRP price started a fresh decline below the $2.3350 zone. The price is now recovering losses and might aim for an upside break above $2.40. XRP price started a fresh decline below the $2.40 zone. The price is now trading near $2.350 and the 100-hourly Simple Moving Average. There is a connecting bea...NewsBTC
Wed, May 21
Economic Indicator
Vietnam minister meets Lockheed Martin, SpaceX on U.S. visit for tariff talks
HANOI, May 21 (Reuters) - Vietnam's Trade Minister Nguyen Hong Dien met officials of U.S. firms such as Excelerate Energy EE.N, Lockheed Martin LMT.N, SpaceX and Google GOOGL.O during a trip to Washington for tariff negotiations with the Trump administration, state media said on Wednesday.Vietna...Reuters
Wed, May 21
Commodities
Amazon fires drive unprecedented global forest loss in 2024, report says
Brazil leads in tropical forest loss due to Amazon firesBolivia's forest loss surged by 200% in 2024Southeast Asia sees decrease in primary forest lossBy Manuela Andreoni and Alexander Villegas SAO PAULO, May 21 (Reuters) - Massive fires fueled by climate change led global forest loss to smas...Reuters
Wed, May 21
Other
Under attack by Trump, South Africa's Ramaphosa responds with trade deal offer
Ramaphosa to visit Trump at White House on WednesdayTrump has trashed South Africa, cut aid, expelled envoyPretoria said his attacks 'lack factual accuracy'US a major trading partner for South AfricaRamaphosa to discuss opportunities for Musk's companiesBy Nellie Peyton JOHANNESBURG, ...Reuters
Wed, May 21
Cryptocurrencies
Ethereum Exchange Supply Hits Historic Low Below 4.9% — Is Price Breaking $3,000 Soon?
According to on-chain data from analytics platform Santiment, Ethereum’s supply on exchanges has dropped to an all-time low, plunging below 4.9%. This marks the lowest level recorded in its 10+ year history and highlights a dramatic shift in investor behavior. This is a prime indicator of an incomin...Bitcoinist
Wed, May 21
Cryptocurrencies
Ethereum Market Shows Signs Of Overheating Near $2,500 – Is A Short-Term Pullback Coming?
As Ethereum (ETH) continues to hover around the $2,500 mark, signs of market exhaustion are beginning to emerge. Analysts suggest the second-largest cryptocurrency by market cap could face a short-term pullback before attempting to break through higher resistance levels. Ethereum Showing Signs Of Ov...NewsBTC
Wed, May 21
Other
Trump tax-cut bill faces rare overnight stress test with US House Republicans
House Rules Committee schedules rare 1 a.m. ET hearing for tax bill debateTrump's bill aims to extend 2017 tax cuts and add new tax breaksMoody's downgrades US credit rating due to rising national debtBy Bo Erickson and David Morgan WASHINGTON, May 21 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump...Reuters
Wed, May 21
Cryptocurrencies
Cipher Mining Prices $150 Million Convertible Notes Due 2030
May 21 (Reuters) - Cipher Mining Inc CIFR.O:CIPHER MINING PRICES CONVERTIBLE SENIOR NOTES OFFERING AND HEDGING TRANSACTION TO PLACE BORROWED COMMON STOCKCIPHER MINING INC - PRICES $150 MILLION CONVERTIBLE NOTES DUE 2030Reuters
Wed, May 21
Stocks
South Korean shares rise 1% as pharmaceutical stocks jump
KOSPI rises, foreigners net buyersKorean won strengthens against dollarSouth Korea benchmark bond yield rises SEOUL, May 21 (Reuters) - Round-up of South Korean financial markets:** South Korean shares rose on Wednesday, as pharmaceutical stocks jumped on the government's pledge to support th...Reuters
Wed, May 21
Other
US official's email on gang assessment sparks concern in intelligence agencies
DNI chief of staff acknowledges in email that Venezuela may not have specifically directed gang activityTrump administration has used Tren de Aragua to justify deportationsRemovals of top intelligence analysts spark worry in intel agencies By Erin BancoNEW YORK, May 20 (Reuters) - A top adviser to...Reuters
Wed, May 21
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Japan's JIC says JSR's weak financials do not affect chipmaking consolidation goal
By Sam Nussey and Miho Uranaka TOKYO, May 21 (Reuters) - State-backed JIC's private equity arm said its goal of driving consolidation in Japan's chipmaking sector through portfolio firm JSR is unaffected by weak financial performance at the photoresist maker.Japan Investment Corp took JSR...Reuters
Wed, May 21
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Southwest Gas Holdings Announces Pricing Of Secondary Public Offering Of Centuri Holdings Common Stock
May 20 (Reuters) - Centuri Holdings Inc CTRI.N:SOUTHWEST GAS HOLDINGS ANNOUNCES PRICING OF SECONDARY PUBLIC OFFERING OF CENTURI HOLDINGS, INC. COMMON STOCKSOUTHWEST GAS HOLDINGS INC - OFFERING 9,000,000 EXISTING SHARES OF CENTURI'S COMMON STOCK, AT A PRICE OF $17.50 PER SHAREReuters
Wed, May 21
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US consumers unsettled by economic slowdown, Nestle CEO says
ZURICH, May 21 (Reuters) - Consumers in the United States are unsettled by a slowdown in the economy, but Nestle NESN.S is recovering market share there, the CEO of the Swiss food group was quoted as saying in a newspaper interview published on Wednesday.Nestle CEO Laurent Freixe told the Neue Zuerc...Reuters
Wed, May 21
