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Pope Leo tells diplomats the dignity of migrants must be respected
VATICAN CITY, May 16 (Reuters) - Pope Leo XIV, in his first address to world diplomats at the Vatican, said on Friday that the dignity of migrants had to be respected, while also calling on nations to halt the production of weapons and prioritize peace efforts. The U.S. pope described himself as a &...Reuters
Fri, May 16
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Ukrainian officials meet with US, French, British and German counterparts in Istanbul
ISTANBUL, May 16 (Reuters) - Senior Ukrainian officials held a meeting in Istanbul on Friday with U.S. envoy Keith Kellogg and senior aides to the French, British and German leaders, Ukrainian presidential chief of staff Andriy Yermak said on social media.The meeting was attended from the Ukrainian...Reuters
Fri, May 16
Stocks
2 Unstoppable Cryptos You Can Buy Now Without Any Hesitation
Over the past 30 days, sentiment in the crypto market has improved remarkably, largely on new optimism about global trade deals getting done. Nearly every top cryptocurrency has been posting double-digit gains, and investors appear to be regaining their risk appetite for crypto.Two cryptos on my rad...The Motley Fool
Fri, May 16
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NATO's Rutte: Putin now has to play ball
TIRANA, May 16 (Reuters) - NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said that it is a good thing that the Ukrainians have come to the negotiating table and added that Russian President Vladimir now has to play ball. "All the pressure is on him," Rutte said, speaking at a meeting of EU leaders in Al...Reuters
Fri, May 16
Stocks
3 New Reasons That Bitcoin Is a Screaming Buy With $1,000 or More
Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) is an asset that belongs in pretty much every portfolio, even if it's just a small allocation of $1,000. And, excitingly for those who hold it, there is a trio of new developments that make the case for buying and holding it even stronger than it was before -- and it was pretty...The Motley Fool
Fri, May 16
Stocks
Did Nvidia Make a Colossal Mistake by Selling SoundHound AI Stock?
Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) added an eye-popping $2.8 trillion to its market capitalization since the start of 2023, thanks to soaring demand for its data center chips that are the best in the world for developing artificial intelligence (AI). The company also invested in a portfolio of other AI stocks, a...The Motley Fool
Fri, May 16
Stocks
Should You Buy Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) Stock After Its 47% Drop?
Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ: AMD) supplies some of the best chips in the world for computers, cars, game consoles, and data centers. The company's data center business is a key focus for investors right now, as demand soars for its graphics processing units (GPUs), which are designed for artifici...The Motley Fool
Fri, May 16
Stocks
Bayer up after report it plans to settle Roundup lawsuits, seek Monsanto bankruptcy
** Shares in Bayer BAYGn.DE rise around 2.8%** The Wall Street Journal reported on Thursday citing sources that the pharmaceutical group is preparing a plan to settle some of its mass lawsuits over Roundup weed killer in Missouri and may seek bankruptcy for its Monsanto unit** "Final desperate ...Reuters
Fri, May 16
Stocks
These 3 Mistakes May Be Getting in the Way of an Early Retirement
Some people want to retire early to escape stressful careers. Others simply want to know they've got a good amount of time to enjoy the freedom of not having to report to a job.No matter your motivation for wanting to retire early, it's a goal that may be attainable through diligent saving and thoro...The Motley Fool
Fri, May 16
Economic Indicator
REFILE-New Jersey Transit rail strike, first in four decades, begins as wage talks stall
NJ Transit rail engineers strike after contract talks failGovernor Murphy urges resumption of negotiations for fair dealTransit agency plans contingency measures, urges remote workBy Joseph AxPRINCETON, New Jersey, May 16 (Reuters) - New Jersey's commuter rail engineers walked off the job early ...Reuters
Fri, May 16
Stocks
UnitedHealth Is One of the Worst S&P 500 Stocks In 2025. Here's Why It's Having an Even Bigger Impact on the Dow Jones.
Healthcare insurance giant UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) has seen its stock go from a stable stalwart to a falling knife, seemingly overnight. The stock's price crashed 22.4% on April 17 in response to its first-quarter earnings results and full-year guidance cut. Then on Tuesday, UnitedHealth fell...The Motley Fool
Fri, May 16
Stocks
Opus Genetics Inc reports results for the quarter ended March 31 - Earnings Summary
Opus Genetics Inc IRD.OQ reported a quarterly adjusted loss of 24 cents per share for the quarter ended March 31, higher than the same quarter last year, when the company reported EPS of -29 cents. The mean expectation of four analysts for the quarter was for a loss of 25 cents per share. Wall St...Reuters
Fri, May 16
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UAE and US agree on path for Abu Dhabi to buy most advanced AI chips, Trump says
DUBAI, May 16 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday the United Arab Emirates and the United States have agreed to create a path for the Gulf country to buy some of the most advanced artificial intelligence semiconductors from U.S. companies.Reuters
Fri, May 16
Stocks
1 No-Brainer Growth Stock to Buy Right Now and Hold for 10 Years
I subscribe to the notion that investors are best off giving new initial public offerings (IPOs) at least a year to trade on the public markets before investing in them.Many IPOs are overhyped, overvalued, and generally in a state of flux as they transition from a private company to a publicly trade...The Motley Fool
Fri, May 16
Stocks
UnitedHealth's share price halved in half a year, and its deep trouble triggered a market sell-off.
TradingKey - UnitedHealth Group (UNH), the largest health insurance company in the United States, suffered a sharp market sell-off, plunging 19% intraday on May 15 and finally closing down 10.93%.
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Fri, May 16
Stocks
Applied DNA Sciences Inc reports results for the quarter ended March 31 - Earnings Summary
Applied DNA Sciences Inc APDN.OQ reported a quarterly adjusted loss of $15.35 per share for the quarter ended March 31, higher than the same quarter last year, when the company reported EPS of $-265.50. The lone analyst forecast for the quarter was for a loss of $3.00 per share. Revenue rose 5.8%...Reuters
Fri, May 16
Forex
FOREX-Dollar drops with US yields after data, set for fourth weekly rise vs euro
Dollar eases after weak economic dataThe greenback on track for fourth straight weekly rise vs euroSouth Korean won still choppy after sharp rises this weekJapan's economy shrinks as U.S. tariff hit loomsBy Stefano Rebaudo and Rae Wee May 16 (Reuters) - The dollar fell in tandem with U.S. Tre...Reuters
Fri, May 16
