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UAE keen to work with US on regional peace, president tells Trump
DUBAI, May 15 (Reuters) - The UAE is keen on continuing to work with the United States to achieve peace and stability in the region, President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan told U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday during a meeting in Abu Dhabi.Trump visited the UAE's capital city on Thu...Reuters
Thu, May 15
Stocks
LIVE MARKETS-As rates stay high, banks still sitting on large unrealized losses
Main US indexes modestly green; Dow out front, up ~0.5%Staples lead S&P sector gainers; Cons Disc, Energy redDollar dips; crude down ~2.5%; bitcoin edges up; gold rises >1%US 10-Year Treasury yield slides to ~4.45%Welcome to the home for real-time coverage of markets brought to you by Reuters...Reuters
Thu, May 15
Cryptocurrencies
Europol Busts $23 Million Crypto Bank: Organized Crime Meets Its Digital Match
Based on reports from Europol, a secret banking network that handled at least €21 million has been shut down. On January 14, 2025, law enforcement teams in Austria, Belgium and Spain arrested 17 people. Fifteen suspects were taken into custody in Spain, one in Austria and one in Belgium. Those arres...Bitcoinist
Thu, May 15
Cryptocurrencies
Dogecoin Pullback May Be Short-Lived—Here’s The Next Price Target
Dogecoin’s rally of more than 78% in the last 38 days appears to be more than a fleeting spark, according to two independent studies published on X by chartists Bluntz (@Bluntz_Capital) and TSG (@tsg0x). Both analysts point to classical continuation structures that remain intact after DOGE peaked at...NewsBTC
Thu, May 15
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Rubio speaks to Israel's Netanyahu, says US troubled by Gaza humanitarian situation
ANTALYA, Turkey, May 15 (Reuters) - U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said after he spoke with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday that Washington is troubled by the humanitarian situation in Gaza.Rubio, speaking to reporters in Antalya, Turkey, said the U.S. was not insensitive ...Reuters
Thu, May 15
Commodities
Europe Gasoline/Naphtha-Gasoline refining margins fall
LONDON, May 15 (Reuters) - Northwest European gasoline profit margins fell by nearly 73 cents to $14.35 a barrel on Thursday despite lower stocks in northwest Europe. A total of 8,000 metric tons of Eurobob E5 barges traded in the Argus window on Thursday, with Gunvor, Trafigura and Litasco selling ...Reuters
Thu, May 15
Stocks
PREVIEW: Take-Two Interactive shares rise ahead of quarterly results
** Shares of video gaming company Take-Two Interactive Software Inc TTWO.O up 1.2% to $232.17 ahead of its quarterly earnings result due after markets close, with investors focused on the future bookings impact of a delay in a major game** Earlier this month, TTWO postponed the release of one its ca...Reuters
Thu, May 15
Commodities
Black Sea CPC Blend daily oil exports to rise in June, sources say
LONDON/MOSCOW, May 15 (Reuters) - Black Sea CPC Blend crude oil exports are pencilled in at around 1.6 million-1.7 million barrels per day (bpd) in June, five trading sources with knowledge of the month's loadings told Reuters.At that level, loadings will be higher than the approximately 1.5 mil...Reuters
Thu, May 15
Commodities
Mali hearing on Barrick's Loulo-Gounkoto mines postponed to May 22
Operations at mining complex halted after Mali seized 3 metric tons of goldBarrick and Mali negotiating memorandum of understanding to resolve mining disputeMali holds 20% stake in Loulo-Gounkoto gold mining complex BAMAKO, May 15 (Reuters) - A Malian court hearing scheduled for Thursday on wheth...Reuters
Thu, May 15
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S&P Global Ratings Upgrades AIG And Core Subsidiaries To 'AA-' From 'A+'
May 15 (Reuters) - American International Group Inc AIG.N:S&P GLOBAL RATINGS: UPGRADES AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL GROUP AND CORE SUBSIDIARIES TO 'AA-' FROM 'A+'S&P GLOBAL RATINGS: UPGRADE REFLECTS AIG'S PROGRESS AND ABILITY TO ACHIEVE CONSISTENT STRONG UNDERWRITING PERFORMANC...Reuters
Thu, May 15
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Rubio says Trump and Putin meeting needed for a breakthrough in Ukraine talks
ANTALYA, Turkey, May 15 (Reuters) - U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Thursday the only way a breakthrough will happen in the efforts to end Russia's war in Ukraine would be through direct talks between President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin after Moscow sent a sec...Reuters
Thu, May 15
Commodities
Chevron, European firms lobby to keep stakes in Venezuela oil joint ventures
More clarity needed to complete closure of activities, experts saySome firms willing to sacrifice exports if they can preserve joint venture stakesChevron not giving up on convincing Trump that presence in Venezuela key for energy security May 15 (Reuters) - U.S. oil producer Chevron Corp CVX.N ...Reuters
Thu, May 15
Commodities
EU wheat rises after Chicago boost, strong demand supports
PARIS, May 15 (Reuters) - European wheat prices edged higher on Thursday, supported by a rise in U.S. markets, dry weather in northern Europe and strong international demand, although Saudi Arabia's tender and Algeria's large purchase were seen benefiting Black Sea origins.Benchmark Septembe...Reuters
Thu, May 15
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Singer Chris Brown arrested in UK over alleged 2023 assault
LONDON, May 15 (Reuters) - British police arrested U.S. singer Chris Brown on Thursday over an alleged assault at a London nightclub in 2023, the Sun newspaper reported.Brown, 36, was arrested at a hotel in Manchester, where he had flown to on Wednesday, in connection with an alleged bottle attack a...Reuters
Thu, May 15
Stocks
Why Alibaba Stock Is Sinking Today
Shares of Alibaba (NYSE: BABA) are plunging on Thursday. The company's stock was down 7.9% as of 12:43 p.m. ET and fell as much as 8.3% earlier in the day. The steep decline comes as the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) edged up 0.3% and the Nasdaq Composite (NASDAQINDEX: ^IXIC) was up 0.1%.The Chinese tec...The Motley Fool
Thu, May 15
Stocks
REFILE-INDIA STOCKS-India's benchmarks climb as Trump's tariff remarks spark deal hopes
By Bharath Rajeswaran, Vivek Kumar M May 15 (Reuters) - India's equity benchmarks jumped about 1.5% on Thursday after U.S. President Donald Trump said India had offered a zero-tariff trade deal to the United States, with investors cheering the prospects of an imminent announcement. The in...Reuters
Thu, May 15
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Thrive Capital Group Co Ltd Files For U.S. IPO
May 15 (Reuters) - THRIVE CAPITAL GROUP CO LTD :FILES FOR U.S. IPO - SEC FILINGUS IPO PRICE EXPECTED BETWEEN $4.00 AND $6.00 PER SHARE - SEC FILINGTO OFFER 1.4 MILLION CLASS A ORDINARY SHARES IN IPO - SEC FILINGHAVE APPLIED TO LIST CLASS A ORDINARY SHARES ON THE NASDAQ CAPITAL MARKET UNDER THE SYMBO...Reuters
Thu, May 15
Commodities
METALS-Fading optimism over US-China tariffs pause drives copper lower
By Polina Devitt LONDON, May 15 (Reuters) - Copper fell on Thursday as optimism about a 90-day pause agreed by Beijing and Washington on most of their retaliatory tariffs started to fade and concerns about longer-term demand prospects returned.Benchmark three-month copper CMCU3 on the London Meta...Reuters
Thu, May 15
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UAE set to deepen AI links with the United States after past curbs over China
UAE positioning itself as a global AI playerTrump administration could ease chip export rulesUAE balances strategic US ally with trading partner ChinaBy Federico Maccioni and Manya Saini DUBAI, May 15 (Reuters) - The United Arab Emirates is expected to secure a deal giving it expanded access to a...Reuters
Thu, May 15
