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Sweetgreen Is Betting It All on Store Growth
Sweetgreen (NYSE: SG) is a young restaurant chain that aims to grow in the years ahead, but it's important to know that financial results for this type of business need to be assessed in a particular way. For example, the company's first quarter appears to have been reasonably strong, with the top l...The Motley Fool
Sun, May 18
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Is United Parcel Service Stock a Buy Despite Tariff Worries?
At its current share price, United Parcel Service's (NYSE: UPS) dividend offers investors a huge 6.4% yield. That payout is backed by 16 straight annual dividend increases, so given that the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) index is only offering a measly 1.3% yield, income-seeking investors should be doin...The Motley Fool
Sun, May 18
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U.S. vice president meets EU Commission chief, hopes to move forward trade talks
ROME, May 18 (Reuters) - U.S. Vice President JD Vance met European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on Sunday, and said he hoped their encounter would help move forward trade talks between the EU and the United States."Europe is an important all...Reuters
Sun, May 18
Commodities
Brazil farmers, officials step up controls where bird flu was found on commercial farm
Millions of eggs destroyed in Brazil Several countries including China banned chicken imports from BrazilSample from a duck found on a non-commercial farm being tested for bird fluBy Debora Ely MONTENEGRO, Brazil, May 18 (Reuters) - Officials and chicken farmers in Brazil have stepped up sanitary...Reuters
Sun, May 18
Cryptocurrencies
Bitcoin Price Could Reach $159,000 This Cycle — Crypto Analyst Reveals How
The Bitcoin price struggled to keep up its 2024 momentum in the first quarter of 2025, crumbling under the macroeconomic uncertainty in the United States. While the crypto market looked set to continue its woes in early April, prices are looking to reclaim their cycle highs — thanks to the improving...Bitcoinist
Sun, May 18
Cryptocurrencies
Best Altcoins to Buy Now as Contracting Supply Set to Push Bitcoin past $200K by the End of 2025
Bitcoin can soon cross the $200K mark due to rapidly contracting supply. Matt Hougan, the chief investment officer of Bitwise, said that the king cryptocurrency can hit the milestone by the end of 2025, considering demand and supply. Hougan’s rationale is that miners can only produce 165,000 $...NewsBTC
Sun, May 18
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US Treasury chief says he expects trade talks to yield some regional deals
WASHINGTON, May 18 (Reuters) - U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Sunday said he expected ongoing trade talks amid the 90-day pause to yield a number of regional deals, adding that the timing of any final tariff rates will depend on whether countries are negotiating in good faith.The Trump adm...Reuters
Sun, May 18
Cryptocurrencies
Move Over Cardano: 3 Explosive New Crypto Picks
Cardano is back in the headlines with fresh price predictions suggesting it could hit $10 by 2031. Ethereum is surging, Bitcoin is aiming for the $120K mark, and suddenly crypto is alive again. Market watchers are calling for an altcoin season revival, and early signs are everywhere. Dogecoin whales...Bitcoinist
Sun, May 18
Stocks
Archer Aviation Stock Soars: Is It Still a Buy Below $13?
The bull market may be returning. Investors in Archer Aviation (NYSE: ACHR) certainly think so, with the stock shooting up close to 70% in the past month on the back of an optimistic earnings report. The upstart builder of electric air taxis is trying to disrupt the transportation market with its ne...The Motley Fool
Sun, May 18
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US Treasury chief dismisses Moody's downgrade amid Trump tax cut debate
WASHINGTON, May 18 (Reuters) - Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Sunday dismissed Moody's downgrade of the U.S. sovereign credit rating, saying the Trump administration would ensure U.S. economic growth outpaced its debt and pointing to recent pledges of Middle East investment."I don't...Reuters
Sun, May 18
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South Korea's presidential candidates face off in fiery debate
Debate came ahead of snap election on June 3Poll is to choose successor to Yoon Suk Yeol who was impeached over martial law declaration Frontrunner Lee Jae-myung is main opposition Democratic Party's candidateBy Hyunsu Yim SEOUL, May 18 (Reuters) - South Korea's presidential candidates fa...Reuters
Sun, May 18
Stocks
Prediction: This Beaten-Down Stock Could Double in The Next 5 Years
Despite making significant clinical progress, CRISPR Therapeutics (NASDAQ: CRSP) has been struggling financially in the past three years. The company's shares are down by 24% over this period, while the S&P 500 has gained 41%. The gene-editing specialist has, no doubt, faced some headwinds.However, ...The Motley Fool
Sun, May 18
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Zelenskiy meets U.S. Vice President Vance, says source in Ukrainian delegation
KYIV, May 18 (Reuters) - Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy met U.S. Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio on the sidelines of Pope Leo's inauguration on Sunday, a source in the Ukrainian delegation told Reuters.It was the first meeting between Zelenskiy and Vance s...Reuters
Sun, May 18
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REFILE-INSIGHT-Trump's Gulf tour reshapes Middle East diplomatic map
Trump's Gulf tour sidelines Netanyahu, marks new Middle East order Netanyahu's stance on Gaza, US-Iran talks creates rift with USMassive arms and financial deals signal US pivot to wealthy Gulf Domestic critics say Netanyahu's policies leave Israel paralysedBy Samia Nakhoul, James Macke...Reuters
Sun, May 18
Commodities
Oman extends exploration and production agreement with Occidental Petroleum
CAIRO, May 18 (Reuters) - Oman's energy and minerals ministry has amended and extended an exploration and production agreement for Block 53 with U.S. company Occidental Petroleum OXY.N until 2050, Oman News Agency reported on Sunday.It said the agreement was worth an estimated 11.5 billion Omani...Reuters
Sun, May 18
Cryptocurrencies
Bitcoin Price Could Be Preparing For Fresh Wave Of Volatility — Here’s Why
The Bitcoin price action over the weekend has been quite sluggish, reflecting the indecision and fatigue seemingly hovering over the cryptocurrency market at the moment. After a dour performance during the week, the premier cryptocurrency has continued to trade within the $92,000 – $95,000 ran...NewsBTC
Sun, May 18
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1 Beaten-Down, Trillion-Dollar Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stock to Buy on the Dip
Alphabet's (NASDAQ: GOOG) (NASDAQ: GOOGL) shares are down by 12% this year, partly due to being swept up in broader market volatility. However, the company has faced issues of its own. The stock could remain volatile in the short run, and developments could disrupt the company's dominance in the sea...The Motley Fool
Sun, May 18
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Actually, Walmart's Q1 Report Was Better Than It Seems
With nothing more than a passing glance, it would be easy to come to a bearish conclusion about Walmart (NYSE: WMT). The world's biggest brick-and-mortar retailer topped its first-quarter earnings estimates, but its reported profits technically fell year over year. The company also cautioned shareho...The Motley Fool
Sun, May 18
Stocks
It's Time to Invest in "America's Copper Champion"
While the tariff situation remains dynamic, one thing is crystal clear: The current administration wants to support domestic provision of key metals and minerals, including copper. That's excellent news for Freeport-McMoRan (NYSE: FCX), which calls itself "America's Copper Champion." Here's why the ...The Motley Fool
Sun, May 18
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Russia plans to launch intercontinental ballistic missile on Sunday, Kyiv says
KYIV, May 18 (Reuters) - Ukrainia's military intelligence agency said that Russia was planning to conduct a "training and combat" launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile late on Sunday to intimidate Ukraine and the West.The GUR agency said in a statement on the Telegram app that ...Reuters
Sun, May 18
