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US Republicans reject bid to probe human rights in El Salvador
Senators vote along party lines to defeat resolutionAbrego Garcia remains in Salvadoran prison despite court ordersWhite House defends imprisonment, citing unproven allegationsBy Patricia Zengerle WASHINGTON, May 15 (Reuters) - U.S. Senate Republicans on Thursday defeated a Democratic resolution ...Reuters
Thu, May 15
Commodities
Gold price skyrockets on soft US data, falling US yields and geopolitical jitters
Gold price rallied sharply on Thursday after hitting a weekly low of $3,120, posting solid gains of over 1.40%, boosted by broad US Dollar weakness due to a nifty Producer Price Index (PPI) report in the United States (US).
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Thu, May 15
Stocks
Luminar tumbles after CEO change following probe
** Shares of Luminar Technologies LAZR.O down 15.8% to $4.01 on Thurs after co announced leadership transition** Maker of sensors and software for self-driving vehicles and safety applications said late Weds it appointed Paul Ricci as CEO on or about May 21 following resignation of founder Austin Ru...Reuters
Thu, May 15
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HHS to stop recommending Covid shots for children, pregnant women, WSJ reports
May 15 (Reuters) - The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is planning to drop CDC recommendations for routine Covid-19 vaccines for pregnant women, teens and children, the Wall Street Journal reported on Thursday.Reuters
Thu, May 15
Commodities
ICE canola futures fall with vegoils
WINNIPEG, Manitoba, May 15 (Reuters) - ICE canola futures were pulled down by a plunge in Chicago soyoil and weakness in other vegoils on Thursday.• July canola RSN5 settled down $27.10 at $694.40 per metric ton. November RSX5 fell $24 to $668.10. All contract months to May 2026 were down more than ...Reuters
Thu, May 15
Commodities
GRAINS-Soybeans drop from 10-month high as biofuel guidance pressures soyoil
Soybean futures fall as soyoil futures plummetCorn futures mixed amid ideal planting, growing weatherWheat gains on uptick in demand By Heather Schlitz CHICAGO, May 15 (Reuters) - Chicago soybean futures on Thursday plummeted from the previous session's 10-month high, pressured by a sharp dro...Reuters
Thu, May 15
Stocks
Why Birkenstock's Shares Soared This Week
Shares of Birkenstock (NYSE: BIRK) -- famous for its contoured footbed sandals -- were up 11% this week as of 3:30 p.m. ET Thursday, according to data provided by S&P Global Market Intelligence.The vertically integrated footwear specialist reported second-quarter earnings on Thursday, delivering sal...The Motley Fool
Thu, May 15
Commodities
TABLE-Mexico's Pemex sets June Maya price for international buyers
May 15 - Mexican state oil company Pemex revised its June term pricing formulas for crude shipped to customers in the Americas, Europe and Asia, the company's trading arm said on Thursday.The following table lists adjustments to price constants for Pemex's flagship Maya heavy crude oil, as w...Reuters
Thu, May 15
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Avelo Airlines faces backlash over Trump deportation flight contract
By Rajesh Kumar Singh May 14 (Reuters) - Avelo Airlines, a Texas-based budget carrier, is facing backlash from both customers and employees over its decision to operate deportation flights under a new contract with the Trump administration.President Donald Trump has launched a hardline crackdown ...Reuters
Thu, May 15
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Health Rounds: Novel approach to HIV vaccine shows early promise
By Nancy LapidMay 15 (Reuters) - Hello Health Rounds Readers! Preventing HIV infections, particularly in Africa, has long been a goal of scientists. Today we report on two vaccine studies using a novel approach that is showing early promise. We also cover studies that found less aggressive treatment...Reuters
Thu, May 15
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FACTBOX-Aides, diplomats and spies: Who are Russia and Ukraine sending to Istanbul?
ISTANBUL, May 15 (Reuters) - Who are Russia and Ukraine sending to the first direct diplomatic talks between the two warring countries since the spring of 2022? Just over an hour before Moscow's midnight on May 14, the Kremlin published the names of those who would attend talks proposed last wee...Reuters
Thu, May 15
Stocks
Why Apparel Companies Rocketed Higher This Week
Shares of apparel and consumer goods companies with significant exposure to China, such as PVH Corp. (NYSE: PVH), Revolve Group (NYSE: RVLV), and Mattel (NASDAQ: MAT), rallied hard this week, increasing 14.1%, 15.5%, and 16.5%, respectively, as of 12:30 p.m. ET Thursday, according to data from S&P G...The Motley Fool
Thu, May 15
Commodities
CBOT wheat tips higher on uptick in buying demand
May 15 (Reuters) - Chicago Board of Trade wheat futures rose on Thursday as low prices triggered a swell of buying demand for cheap U.S. wheat. The wheat yield potential in Kansas was estimated at 53.0 bushels per acre on Thursday by crop scouts on an annual Wheat Quality Council tour, the highest s...Reuters
Thu, May 15
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Meta is delaying release of its 'Behemoth' AI model, WSJ reports
May 15 (Reuters) - Meta Platforms META.O is delaying the launch of its flagship "Behemoth" AI model due to concerns about its capabilities, the Wall Street Journal reported on Thursday, citing people familiar with the matter.Meta did not immediately respond to a Reuters request for comment.Reuters
Thu, May 15
Stocks
BioRestorative Therapies Inc reports results for the quarter ended March 31 - Earnings Summary
BioRestorative Therapies Inc BRTX.OQ reported a quarterly adjusted loss of 64 cents per share for the quarter ended March 31, lower than the same quarter last year, when the company reported EPS of -33 cents. The mean expectation of two analysts for the quarter was for a loss of 32 cents per shar...Reuters
Thu, May 15
Commodities
CBOT soybeans plummet as soyoil falls to daily limit
CHICAGO, May 15 (Reuters) - Chicago Board of Trade soybean futures on Thursday plummeted from the previous session's 10-month high, pressured by a sharp drop in soyoil caused by concerns over U.S. biofuel targets, traders said.The most-active soyoil futures BOcv1 on the Chicago Board of Trade fe...Reuters
Thu, May 15
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Trump, US Army birthday bash plans include 25 Abrams tanks
Parade to include 25 tanks in streets of WashingtonCost of parade excludes repairs, cleanupTrump has shown fascination with parades in the pastBy Idrees Ali and Phil Stewart WASHINGTON, May 14 (Reuters) - Twin celebrations of U.S. President Donald Trump's birthday and the Army's 250th...Reuters
Thu, May 15
Commodities
FDA plans to review chemicals in US food supply, official says
By Tom Polansek ROSEMONT, Illinois, May 15 (Reuters) - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration plans to step up safety reviews on chemicals in foods, including one widely used as a preservative in products containing fats, said Kyle Diamantas, the agency's top food official, on Thursday.Health ...Reuters
Thu, May 15
