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PRECIOUS-Gold firms on safe-haven demand after Moody's US downgrade
US dollar hits weakest level since May 8 Trump and Putin talk about ending war in UkraineChina's platinum jewellery demand revives - WPIC By Sarah Qureshi May 19 (Reuters) - Gold prices drifted higher on Monday, steered by a softer dollar and safe-haven demand after Moody's downgraded the...Reuters
Mon, May 19
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K-Tech Solutions Files For US IPO
May 19 (Reuters) - K-Tech Solutions:K-TECH SOLUTIONS FILES FOR US IPO - SEC FILINGK-TECH SOLUTIONS CO LTD SAYS AMERICAN TRUST INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC IS UNDERWRITER TO IPOK-TECH SOLUTIONS CO LTD - IPO OFFERING OF 2 MILLION CLASS A SHARESK-TECH SOLUTIONS: INTEND TO APPLY TO LIST OUR CLASS A SHARES O...Reuters
Mon, May 19
Stocks
U.S. STOCKS ON THE MOVE-Plug Power, BGC Group, Paramount Group
The Day Ahead newsletter: https://refini.tv/3LI4BU7The Morning News Call newsletter: https://refini.tv/3dKUyB8Wall Street's main indexes slipped on Monday and Treasury yields spiked after Moody's surprise downgrade of the U.S. sovereign credit rating due to mounting debt sparked anxiety abou...Reuters
Mon, May 19
Commodities
Bipartisan group of US lawmakers introduce bill to boost nuclear power
By Timothy Gardner WASHINGTON, May 19 (Reuters) - U.S. senators from both major parties introduced a bill on Monday aimed at offsetting China and Russia's growing influence on international nuclear energy development.WHY IT'S IMPORTANTThe United States has more nuclear power capacity than...Reuters
Mon, May 19
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Trump says Russia, Ukraine to begin peace talks immediately
May 19 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said his call with Russia's President Vladimir Putin on Monday went very well and that Moscow and Kyiv "will immediately start negotiations" toward a ceasefire and end to the war. In a post on Truth Social, Trump said that the Vatican, "...Reuters
Mon, May 19
Stocks
Mexico's Femsa up after $250 mln share buyback announcement
** Shares of Mexico's Femsa FEMSAUBD.MX rise 2.55% in Mexico City after share buyback agreement ** The company, which controls one of the largest Coca-Cola bottlers and a network of convenience store chains, announces a$250 million share repurchase agreement in the U.S.** "In our opinion, al...Reuters
Mon, May 19
Commodities
TotalEnergies signs Canada LNG agreement with Ksi Lisims LNG
PARIS, May 19 (Reuters) - French energy group TotalEnergies TTEF.PA said in a statement on Monday it had signed an agreement with Ksi Lisims LNG for the purchase of 2 million tons per year of LNG for 20 years from a future liquefaction plant, subject to the final investment decision of the project.T...Reuters
Mon, May 19
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Putin agrees with Trump to work with Ukraine on memorandum on possible peace accord
Putin says talks on the right trackPutin: ready to work with Ukraine on peaceRussia says ceasefire idea needs to be worked onBy Vladimir SoldatkinMOSCOW, May 19 (Reuters) - Russian President Vladimir Putin, after a call with U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday, said that Moscow was ready to work w...Reuters
Mon, May 19
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Altice France Considering Sale Of Controlling Stake In SFR; Deal Could Value Co At As Much As €30 Billion- Bloomberg News
May 19 (Reuters) - ALTICE FRANCE SA IS CONSIDERING THE SALE OF A CONTROLLING STAKE IN SFR ; DEAL COULD VALUE THE FRENCH MOBILE CARRIER AT AS MUCH AS €30 BILLION- BLOOMBERG NEWSSource text: https://tinyurl.com/54b5d2mjReuters
Mon, May 19
Commodities
TotalEnergies signs Canada LNG agreement with Ksi Lisims LNG
PARIS, May 19 (Reuters) - French energy group TotalEnergies TTEF.PA said in a statement on Monday it had signed an agreement with Ksi Lisims LNG for the purchase of 2 million tons per year of LNG for 20 years from a future liquefaction plant, subject to the final investment decision of the project.T...Reuters
Mon, May 19
Stocks
LIVE MARKETS-What does the Fed say? Wait and see
S&P 500 flat, Nasdaq red, Dow gains modestlyHealthcare leads S&P sector gains, energy weakestEuro STOXX 600 rises ~0.1%Dollar down; bitcoin, gold advance ~1%; WTI crude up >1%US 10-Year Treasury yield rises to ~4.49%Welcome to the home for real-time coverage of markets brought to you by R...Reuters
Mon, May 19
Forex
USD/CHF drops as US credit downgrade weighs on sentiment
The USD/CHF pair is trading 0.5% lower around 0.8330 during North American trading hours on Monday, reflecting a sharp drop in US Dollar sentiment after Moody's downgraded the United States' long-term credit rating from AAA to AA1.
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Mon, May 19
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Biden's cancer diagnosis prompts new questions about his health while in office
JD Vance assails a lack of transparency on health issuesNew book raises concerns about Biden's mental acuityDoctors surprised by late-stage cancer diagnosisBiden's cancer diagnosis draws sympathy of rivalsBy Andy Sullivan WASHINGTON, May 19 (Reuters) - Former President Joe Biden's can...Reuters
Mon, May 19
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Bookrunner Says Heineken Secondary ABO Orders Below EUR 68.70 Per Share Risk Missing
May 19 (Reuters) - Bookrunner:BLOCK TRADE: HEINEKEN SECONDARY ABO ORDERS BELOW EUR 68.70 PER SHARE RISK MISSING - BOOKRUNNERBLOCK TRADE: HEINEKEN SECONDARY ABO BOOKS MULTIPLE TIMES COVERED AT LEVEL, BOOKS TO CLOSE 6.30PM UKT- BOOKRUNNERReuters
Mon, May 19
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US Republican budget proposal has removal of gun silencer tax in its sights
$200 suppressor tax would be eliminated, if passedDemocrats say this will impact safetyGun industry pushes for more changesBy Bo Erickson WASHINGTON, May 14 (Reuters) - U.S. Republican tax writers pushing through President Donald Trump's signature tax cut priorities proposed to eliminate a cu...Reuters
Mon, May 19
