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Kremlin says Romanian election was 'strange, to say the least'
MOSCOW, May 19 (Reuters) - The Kremlin on Monday described Romania's presidential election as "strange", saying the pro-Russian candidate who won an aborted vote last year had been unfairly disqualified.Pro-European centrist Nicusor Dan defeated a hard-right, nationalist rival in Sunday&...Reuters
Mon, May 19
Forex
Central bank body BIS flags potential for dollar scramble
By Marc Jones LONDON, May 19 (Reuters) - Central bank body the Bank for International Settlements has flagged a possible scramble for dollars could be triggered if whipsawed investors begin to unwind positions in the $113 trillion FX swap market amid U.S. volatility.The BIS recently estimated tha...Reuters
Mon, May 19
Commodities
US Department of Energy to begin issuing orders for pending LNG export permits
By Curtis Williams HOUSTON, May 19 (Reuters) - The U.S. Department of Energy will begin approving or rejecting pending applications for permits to export liquefied natural gas to countries with no free trade agreements with the U.S., the agency said on Monday, after releasing a final study on...Reuters
Mon, May 19
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Europeans to pressure Russia with sanctions, Germany says
BERLIN, May 19 (Reuters) - European leaders agreed to increase pressure on Russia through sanctions after U.S. President Donald Trump briefed them on his call with Russian President Vladimir Putin, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said late on Monday. U.S. President Donald Trump held calls ...Reuters
Mon, May 19
Stocks
Why Curaleaf Holdings Stock Topped the Market Today
Several encouraging pieces of news about legalized medical marijuana sent Curaleaf Holdings (OTC: CURLF) stock to a win on the first trading day of the week. Shares of the veteran weed company, which is active in both the medical and recreational segments of the market, closed the day more than 2% h...The Motley Fool
Mon, May 19
Stocks
After Nearly Dumping His Entire Portfolio and Buying Puts on Nvidia, Did Famed Investor Michael Burry Just Pull Off Another "Big Short?" It Certainly Looks That Way.
If you've seen the movie The Big Short, which is based on the novel by Michael Lewis and features acclaimed actors Steve Carrell, Christian Bale, Ryan Gosling, and Jeremy Strong, then you probably know who Michael Burry is. The former Stanford neurology resident rose to prominence while posting stoc...The Motley Fool
Mon, May 19
Commodities
Perpetua Resources receives final federal permit for Stibnite Gold Project
May 19 (Reuters) - Mining company Perpetua Resources PPTA.O said on Monday it has received the final federal permit for its Idaho antimony and gold Stibnite project from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.President Donald Trump invoked emergency powers in March to boost domestic production of critical...Reuters
Mon, May 19
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FAA investigating after Newark air traffic control suffered two-second outage
By David Shepardson May 19 (Reuters) - The Federal Aviation Administration said the facility that handles Newark air traffic on Monday lost radio frequencies for about two seconds, the latest in a series of telecom issues.The incident occurred around 11:35 a.m. ET (1535 GMT) and all aircraft rema...Reuters
Mon, May 19
Stocks
Why GitLab Stock Slumped by Nearly 5% on Monday
A bearish note in an otherwise bullish industry research report led to a bit of an investor sell-off in GitLab (NASDAQ: GTLB) stock on Monday. The specialized tech company's shares took a nearly 5% hit as a result, on a day when the S&P 500 index basically traded sideways.Sold on softwareThat report...The Motley Fool
Mon, May 19
Stocks
Telix at ANZSNM Annual Scientific Meeting 2025
MELBOURNE, Australia, May 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Telix Pharmaceuticals Limited (ASX: TLX, NASDAQ: TLX, "Telix", "the Company") today announces a strong presence at the 55th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Australian and New Zealand Society of Nuclear Medicine (ANZSNM ASM 2025)...PR Newswire
Mon, May 19
Commodities
Tariff truce will not spark cargo boom at busiest US seaport, executive director says
Port of Los Angeles expects slight uptick in bookings, not a surgeMay imports reflect previous 145% tariffs, impacting port volumesWalmart to raise prices, reduce orders due to tariff costsBy Lisa Baertlein LOS ANGELES, May 19 (Reuters) - The head of the busiest U.S. port does not expect imports ...Reuters
Mon, May 19
Other
GM to stop exporting vehicles from US to China, company says
By Kalea Hall DETROIT, May 19 (Reuters) - General Motors GM.N late last week informed employees and dealers for its China export business it would stop shipping vehicles to China from the United States, the company said. The move comes as the United States and China continue discussions on tariff...Reuters
Mon, May 19
Stocks
Why XRP and Solana Led a Crypto Crash and Recovery
The crypto market has been through a volatile few days, reacting to all of the weekend's news while most markets were closed. Tariff negotiations between the U.S. and other countries seem to be at a standstill, and there are threats of higher tariffs this summer if deals aren't reached. Cryptocurren...The Motley Fool
Mon, May 19
Commodities
US Cash Crude-Coastal grades weaken on low export demand
May 19 (Reuters) - Coastal grades eased on Monday, dealers said, due to weak export demand for U.S. crude as OPEC+ is set to ramp up supply. Mars eased 45 cents, while Heavy Louisiana Sweet eased 50 cents. WTI Midland and WTI at East Houston WTC-MEH, also known as MEH, were unchanged.Total US export...Reuters
Mon, May 19
Commodities
Energy investor Five Point targets $2 billion from Northwind pipelines sale, sources say
By David French May 19 (Reuters) - The private equity owner of Northwind Midstream is exploring a potential sale of the Permian Basin gas infrastructure operator, with any deal expected to value the company upwards of $2 billion, including debt, people familiar with the matter said.Five Point Inf...Reuters
Mon, May 19
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Trump to join House Republicans as his tax bill nears deadline
Republicans divided over spending cuts and tax breaksSpeaker Johnson says next 48 hours are crucial Hardline conservatives demand deep Medicaid cuts, repeal of green tax creditsBill could add $3 trillion-$5 trillion to national debt over next decadeBy David Morgan, Bo Erickson and Nandita Bose WA...Reuters
Mon, May 19
Commodities
Probe of crash of Mexican tall ship into Brooklyn Bridge centers on engine
The crash resulted in two fatalities and around 20 injuriesShip's engine is key focus of investigation, NTSB saysRole of tug boat that assisted the ship will also be examinedEngine malfunction was likely the reason for the accident, expert saysBy Maria Tsvetkova, Karen Freifeld and David Shepard...Reuters
Mon, May 19
