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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
Cryptocurrencies
Bitcoin Eyes $120K as BTC Bull Token Presale Heats Up
Bitcoin is back in beast mode. After months of chop and doubt, $BTC has flipped the narrative with a powerful V-shaped recovery that has it trading above $103K. Market sentiment has turned sharply bullish, and it’s not just crypto-native voices shouting ‘to the moon.’ Big money is flowing in. Analys...Bitcoinist
Sun, May 18
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Motor racing-Haas seek clarification from FIA on Bearman's qualifying lap
IMOLA, Italy, May 18 (Reuters) - Haas have asked Formula One's governing body for written clarification of a decision that consigned Oliver Bearman to last place on the starting grid for Sunday's Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix.Bearman would have made the second phase of qualifying but had his fas...Reuters
Sun, May 18
Stocks
7 No-Brainer Dividend Growth Stocks to Buy Right Now
While many investors chase fleeting market trends, dividend growth investing offers something far more valuable. Namely, compounding wealth through businesses that pay you to own them. Moreover, elite dividend growth stocks, defined as those with five-year dividend growth rates above 6% and payout r...The Motley Fool
Sun, May 18
Stocks
Is ChargePoint Stock a Buy Now?
The electric vehicle (EV) market is still in its infancy in the U.S., with plenty of room for small companies to stake a claim and establish themselves as key players. ChargePoint Holdings (NYSE: CHPT) is trying to do just that with its EV chargers, but it's been an uphill battle for the company ami...The Motley Fool
Sun, May 18
Stocks
One of the Best Space Stocks Just Reported a Big Change, and Its Stock Popped 35% in 1 Day
Every so often, you're right about a stock, and it makes you nervous about how long you can keep on being right. That's kind of how I feel looking at Intuitive Machines (NASDAQ: LUNR) stock right now.Back at the start of the month, if you recall, I said Intuitive Machines stock was a buy and could p...The Motley Fool
Sun, May 18
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South Korea's presidential frontrunner says no need to rush trade agreement with US
SEOUL, May 18 (Reuters) - South Korea's frontrunner presidential candidate Lee Jae-myung said during the first presidential TV debate on Sunday there is no need to rush to reach a trade agreement with the United States.Seoul is holding trade talks with Washington and is seeking a waiver from the...Reuters
Sun, May 18
Stocks
3 Tech Stocks Destined to Drive Wealth Now and for Years to Come
Investors can often simplify their investment choices by buying stock in established, wealth-building companies. Such stocks tend to offer investors more safety, and this approach is especially beneficial when a stock has not approached the end of its high-growth years.Fortunately, the market offers...The Motley Fool
Sun, May 18
Cryptocurrencies
Bitcoin Shows Relative Weakness Against Stocks – Pause Or Warning Sign?
After a quiet weekend of low volatility, Bitcoin is preparing for a decisive move. Price action has consolidated into a tight range between $100,000 and $105,000—historically a setup that precedes massive breakouts or sharp corrections. Bulls remain in control for now, but the momentum is fragile an...Bitcoinist
Sun, May 18
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Four European leaders aim to speak with Trump before his call with Putin, Merz says
May 18 (Reuters) - German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Sunday that he, along with the leaders of Britain, France and Poland, aimed to speak with Donald Trump ahead of the U.S. president's planned call with Russia's Vladimir Putin on Monday.Merz said he had discussed the issue with U.S. ...Reuters
Sun, May 18
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464 Palestinians killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza in past week, says Gaza health ministry
CAIRO, May 18 (Reuters) - Some 464 Palestinians have been killed in Israeli military strikes on Gaza in the past week, according to a report published by the territory's health ministry.It also said that 1,418 others had been wounded in the same period between May 11 and May 17.Reuters
Sun, May 18
Stocks
IonQ Stock Is Up 294% in the Past Year. Here's My Prediction For What Comes Next
Investors are keen on quantum computing stocks like IonQ (NYSE: IONQ) right now. The stock is up a whopping 294% in the past year, likely due to industry breakthroughs in quantum computer chips that are helping improve error correction and computational speeds. With a market cap of $8.6 billion as o...The Motley Fool
Sun, May 18
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Pattinson, Lawrence drew on real-life parenthood for postpartum Cannes drama
Both actors star in Lynne Ramsay's 'Die My Love'Pattinson finds parenthood reinvigoratingFilm receives 9-minute ovation at premiereBy Miranda Murray CANNES, France, May 18 (Reuters) - Actors Robert Pattinson and Jennifer Lawrence, who star in the Cannes Film Festival competition title...Reuters
Sun, May 18
Cryptocurrencies
XRP 100x Gains Coming: The Future Is Closer Than You Think—Analyst
A wave of excitement hit the XRP space this week after commentator Chad Steingraber suggested the token could climb 100‑fold from its current level. According to his tweet, five XRP cost one back in December 2020. Now you’d pay about 12 for the same slice of the market. That leap from roughly 0.20 t...NewsBTC
Sun, May 18
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Pope Leo urges unity for divided Church, vows not to be 'autocrat'
Pope Leo XIV installed as new Catholic leaderLeo, former Cardinal Robert Prevost, is first US pope Many world leaders present, including US Vice President Vance Leo takes first ride in popemobile around St. Peter's SquareBy Joshua McElwee, Crispian Balmer and Philip Pullella VATICAN CITY, May...Reuters
Sun, May 18
Stocks
Here's Why Amazon Is a Brilliant Buy Now (Hint: It's Not E-Commerce)
Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) was one of the biggest winners of the e-commerce revolution, and its platform is by far the most used option in this realm. On the investment side, it's what most users might think about Amazon. However, there are far better reasons to own the stock than that, as there isn't mu...The Motley Fool
Sun, May 18
Stocks
Massive News for UnitedHealth Stock Investors!
UnitedHealth (NYSE: UNH) is reportedly under criminal investigation, and in this video, I will discuss what that could mean for investors.*Stock prices used were the afternoon prices of May 14, 2025. The video was published on May 16, 2025.Where to invest $1,000 right now? Our analyst team just reve...The Motley Fool
Sun, May 18
Stocks
These 2 Dividend Stocks Also Happen to Be American Companies (Somewhat) Insulated From Trade War Troubles
Despite the U.S. and China announcing a 90-day pause on elevated tariff rates against one another, there is still a 10% blanket tariff rate on imports from most of the country's major trading partners, as well as 25% tariffs on steel, aluminum, and some auto parts. Additionally, negotiations are ong...The Motley Fool
Sun, May 18
Stocks
Should You Buy Disney Stock in May and Hold for 5 Years?
Since Walt Disney (NYSE: DIS) reported financial results for its fiscal 2025 second quarter (ended March 29), shares are up a noteworthy 9% (as of May 14). Revenue increased 7% year over year to $23.6 billion, while adjusted earnings per share (EPS) jumped 20%. Both of these headline figures came in...The Motley Fool
Sun, May 18
Stocks
Massive News for Apple Stock Investors!
The company has done a great job of communicating its prospects amid rising geopolitical tensions.*Stock prices used were the afternoon prices of May 15, 2025. The video was published on May 17, 2025.Where to invest $1,000 right now? Our analyst team just revealed what they believe are the 10 best s...The Motley Fool
Sun, May 18
