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Better Energy Stock: Chevron vs. ExxonMobil
If you are looking at ExxonMobil (NYSE: XOM) you are probably also considering Chevron (NYSE: CVX). And if you are considering Chevron you are also probably looking at ExxonMobil. That's because, in some ways, the two stocks can be viewed as interchangeable. But there are differences, especially rig...The Motley Fool
Thu, May 15
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Ukraine's Zelenskiy arrives in Turkey for talks with Erdogan
ANKARA, May 15 (Reuters) - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy arrived in the Turkish capital Ankara on Thursday for a meeting with President Tayyip Erdogan, while in Istanbul Russian and Ukranian officials were separately expected to begin peace talks.Zelenskiy's plane landed at Esenboga Ai...Reuters
Thu, May 15
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Birkenstock raises annual forecasts on strong demand
May 15 (Reuters) - German footwear maker Birkenstock BIRK.N raised its annual revenue growth forecast on Thursday, betting on the rising popularity of its trendy styles including clogs and closed-toe silhouettes to boost demand.Newer iterations of Birkenstock products such as Arizona Essentials and ...Reuters
Thu, May 15
Commodities
Engie CEO: If There Was An Opportunity To Do More With Hydro Power In France, We Would Be Interested In Looking At It, But Timing Is Difficult To Judge
May 15 (Reuters) - Engie SA ENGIE.PA:ENGIE CEO: IF THERE WAS AN OPPORTUNITY TO DO MORE WITH HYDRO POWER IN FRANCE WE WOULD BE INTERESTED IN LOOKING AT IT, BUT TIMING IS DIFFICULT TO JUDGESource text: [ID:]Reuters
Thu, May 15
Commodities
EXCLUSIVE-Shein to set up huge Vietnam warehouse in US tariff hedge, sources say
Fast-fashion giant to have first warehouse in VietnamIt is leasing facility near Ho Chi Minh City, sought more, sources sayChina's low-value shipments face US duties, Vietnam's remain duty-free for nowBy Francesco Guarascio and Casey Hall HANOI/SHANGHAI, May 15 (Reuters) - Fast-fashion on...Reuters
Thu, May 15
Stocks
PREVIEW: Walmart shares edge up Wed; to report results early Thursday
** Shares of Walmart WMT.N are up 1.3% in afternoon trading Wed, with the retailer seen reporting higher yr-over-yr rev in its qtrly results due before the bell on Thurs** Analysts expect Q1 rev to rise to $165.88 bln from $161.51 bln a yr ago and adj EPS of 58c/shr vs 60c a yr ago, according to LSE...Reuters
Thu, May 15
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Russia says Ukraine talks moved to second half of day at Turkey's request
MOSCOW, May 15 (Reuters) - Proposed talks between Russia and Ukraine in Istanbul have been moved to the second half of the day at the initiative of the Turkish side, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Thursday.Russian President Vladimir Putin on Sunday proposed direct talks...Reuters
Thu, May 15
Stocks
Is Berkshire Hathaway About to Start Paying Dividends? This Is What Buffett Has Hinted in the Past.
Warren Buffett is very clear about the features he favors in a stock. One feature he's always praising is dividends.There are many things to love about dividends; dividends demonstrate management's commitment to shareholders, and they imply a company that's mature and making more money than it needs...The Motley Fool
Thu, May 15
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Wisconsin judge to face charges accusing her of impeding immigrant's arrest
Judge Hannah Dugan to enter plea on obstruction chargesDugan seeking to have case dismissedTrump administration has vowed to investigate interference with immigration enforcementBy Andrew Goudsward MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin, May 15 (Reuters) - A Wisconsin judge is set to appear in federal court on Thu...Reuters
Thu, May 15
Economic Indicator
Euro zone industrial output unexpectedly surges in March
FRANKFURT, May 15 (Reuters) - Industrial production in the 20-nation euro zone rose far more than predicted in March, indicating that the sector's two-year recession may finally be coming to an end, data from Eurostat showed on Thursday.Output jumped 2.6% on the month, exceeding expectations for...Reuters
Thu, May 15
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Euro zone growth downgraded but employment holding up
FRANKFURT, May 15 (Reuters) - The euro zone economy grew slower in the first quarter than initially estimated but employment held up well, indicating that the bloc keeps creating jobs despite years of anaemic expansion, data from Eurostat showed on Thursday. Gross domestic product in the first three...Reuters
Thu, May 15
