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USD/CAD loses ground to near 1.3950 on weak US economic data
The USD/CAD pair loses ground to near 1.3955 during the early Asian session on Friday. The Greenback weakens against the Canadian Dollar (CAD) as US economic data fueled speculation that the Federal Reserve (Fed) will resume interest rate cuts in the coming months.
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Thu, May 15
Commodities
Staff losses and low morale are derailing FEMA hurricane preparations, internal document says
Hurricane preparation 'has not been normal,' according to slide seen by ReutersFEMA head Richardson says agency is prepared for disasters in staff town hallRichardson says states will need to pay greater share of disaster response By Leah Douglas and Nathan Layne May 15 (Reuters) - The lo...Reuters
Thu, May 15
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Bayer seeks Roundup settlement, explores Monsanto bankruptcy, WSJ reports
May 15 (Reuters) - Bayer BAYGn.DE is seeking to resolve lawsuits related to its Roundup weedkiller, while exploring a bankruptcy for its Monsanto unit if the settlement plan fails, the Wall Street Journal reported on Thursday, citing people familiar with the matter. Reuters could not immediately co...Reuters
Thu, May 15
Cryptocurrencies
Democrats look to block UAE arms sales, as Trump announces new deals
Lawmakers cite crypto deal, Sudan allegations denied by UAETrump announced deal, anticipates even closer US, UAE tiesDemocrats hope resolutions lead to debate in CongressBy Patricia Zengerle WASHINGTON, May 15 (Reuters) - U.S. congressional Democrats on Thursday sought to block arms sales to the ...Reuters
Thu, May 15
Cryptocurrencies
Bitcoin STH MVRV Trends Higher: Short-Term Holders Eye $118K–$128K Range
Bitcoin is trading above the $100,000 mark after several days of consolidation just under $105,000. The market remains uncertain as bulls attempt to push higher, while bears anticipate a potential retracement. The debate is intensifying: some analysts argue that a massive expansion is only a matter ...Bitcoinist
Thu, May 15
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FAA approves license modifications for SpaceX Starship Flight 9 mission
May 15 (Reuters) - The FAA on Thursday said it approved license modifications for the SpaceX Starship Flight 9 mission, including allowing it to increase the number of operations to up to 25 per year at Boca Chica in Texas.Space X will not be allowed to launch until the FAA either closes its Starshi...Reuters
Thu, May 15
Cryptocurrencies
Coinbase warns of up to $400 million hit from cyberattack
Hackers bribed staff overseasCompany rejected $20 million ransom demandStock to join S&P 500 index in daysBy Niket Nishant and Chris Prentice May 15 (Reuters) - Coinbase COIN.O forecast a hit of $180 million to $400 million from a cyberattack that breached account data of a "small subset...Reuters
Thu, May 15
Commodities
COLUMN-A peek at next year's US grain exports in five easy charts: Braun
By Karen Braun NAPERVILLE, Illinois, May 15 (Reuters) - The U.S. government’s first estimates for the upcoming season are still hot off the press, but industry analysts are already discussing the feasibility of the figures, especially as they pertain to U.S. exports.U.S. corn exports have been on...Reuters
Thu, May 15
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Bayer Seeks New Roundup Settlement While Exploring Monsanto Bankruptcy - WSJ
May 15 (Reuters) - BAYER SEEKS NEW ROUNDUP SETTLEMENT WHILE EXPLORING MONSANTO BANKRUPTCY - WSJBAYER IS PREPARING TO PLACE ITS U.S. SUBSIDIARY MONSANTO IN BANKRUPTCY IF A SETTLEMENT WITH TORT PLAINTIFFS FAILS- WSJSource: https://tinyurl.com/ym46ub8rReuters
Thu, May 15
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US probes Live Nation, AEG COVID-19 concert cancellations
May 15 (Reuters) - The U.S. Justice Department is conducting a criminal antitrust probe of Live Nation LYV.N and AEG's response to concert cancellations at the beginning of the pandemic in 2020, Live Nation confirmed while denying any collusion on Thursday.The probe is focused on whether the liv...Reuters
Thu, May 15
Stocks
Why Plug Power Stock Plummeted by 11% Today
Leading hydrogen fuel cell developer Plug Power (NASDAQ: PLUG) needed some juice on Thursday, as investors aggressively traded out of the company. They were largely reacting to news of a federal review of grants and other forms of support doled out to a range of energy companies, including Plug Powe...The Motley Fool
Thu, May 15
Commodities
CIF/FOB Gulf Grain-Corn barge bids steady, underpinned by exporter demand
CHICAGO, May 15 (Reuters) - Basis bids for corn delivered by barge to U.S. Gulf Coast terminals held steady on Thursday, underpinned by brisk exporter demand for the feed grain, while soybean barge bids ticked lower, traders said.CIF Gulf corn barges loaded in May were bid at 65 cents over Chicago B...Reuters
Thu, May 15
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Rite Aid Says It Enters Into Series Of Sale Transactions To Ensure Continuity Of Care
May 15 (Reuters) - Rite Aid Corp RTA1.GTX:RITE AID ENTERS INTO SERIES OF SALE TRANSACTIONS TO ENSURE CONTINUITY OF CARERITE AID CORP - INCLUDES ROLLING TRANSITION OF PHARMACY ASSETS FROM MORE THAN 1,000 STORE LOCATIONS ACROSS U.SReuters
Thu, May 15
Stocks
NRX Pharmaceuticals Inc reports results for the quarter ended March 31 - Earnings Summary
NRX Pharmaceuticals Inc NRXP.OQ reported a quarterly adjusted loss of 21 cents per share for the quarter ended March 31, higher than the same quarter last year, when the company reported EPS of -74 cents. The mean expectation of three analysts for the quarter was for a loss of 30 cents per share....Reuters
Thu, May 15
Stocks
Take-Two sees annual bookings below revised estimates as 'GTA VI' delay weighs
By Zaheer Kachwala May 15 (Reuters) - Take-Two Interactive TTWO.O on Thursday forecast fiscal 2026 bookings below revised Wall Street expectations, signaling that a strong lineup of releases this year may not cushion a hit from the delay of its highly anticipated "Grand Theft Auto VI".Sha...Reuters
Thu, May 15
