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Cambodia holds trade talks with U.S. as 49% tariff weighs on outlook
May 15 (Reuters) - Cambodia has held its first round of trade talks with the United States in Washington, its government said on Thursday, as it tries to negotiate over one of the highest tariff rates imposed by the Trump administration.The United States is Cambodia's biggest export market, with...Reuters
Thu, May 15
Commodities
ASIA COFFEE-Domestic prices fall in Vietnam, new beans hit Indonesian market
By Phuong Nguyen and Mas Alini ArifinHANOI, May 15 (Reuters) - Coffee prices in Vietnam edged down on Thursday, while discounts narrowed in Indonesia as beans from the new harvest started enter the market, traders said on Thursday.Farmers in the Central Highlands, Vietnam's largest coffee-growin...Reuters
Thu, May 15
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Tariffs not right approach, killing value, France's Macron says
PARIS, May 15 (Reuters) - French President Emmanuel Macron said on Thursday that tariffs are not the right approach to take in the current world environment and are killing a lot of economic value.Speaking at a markets conference in Paris, Macron said the United States needed to stabilise in order t...Reuters
Thu, May 15
Economic Indicator
APEC warns of stalling trade due to tariffs as China, US officials meet
APEC sees regional exports cooling, to grow only 0.4% in 2025Economic growth also projected to slow to 2.6% in 2025More than half of 21-member bloc targeted by Trump's tariffsUS trade chief's bilateral meetings in focusBy Jihoon Lee SEOGWIPO, South Korea, May 15 (Reuters) - The Asia-Pacif...Reuters
Thu, May 15
Stocks
2 No-Brainer Steel Stocks to Buy With $2,000 Right Now
United States Steel (NYSE: X) has a storied history, but it is a troubled company today. The problem is multifaceted, but a key issue is the way in which US Steel makes steel. That's the same issue that plagues Cleveland Cliffs (NYSE: CLF). It's also why industry downturns in the cyclical steel indu...The Motley Fool
Thu, May 15
Stocks
What Happens to Your Social Security Benefit When Your Spouse Dies?
Social Security provides guaranteed income to workers and spouses throughout retirement. Consequently, benefits tend to become increasingly important over time as other sources of savings, like 401(k) plans and IRAs, are gradually depleted.Survivors benefits can play a particularly crucial role in h...The Motley Fool
Thu, May 15
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Jumbo takings for hit Indonesian animated film raise hopes for fledgling industry
'Jumbo' becomes Indonesia's highest-grossing animated filmFilm about bullied boy takes more than $20 million at the box officeIndustry hopes success will encourage producers to back animated featuresBy Stanley Widianto JAKARTA, May 15 (Reuters) - "Jumbo", an Indonesian cartoon...Reuters
Thu, May 15
Stocks
Prediction: This Warren Buffett-Approved Index Fund Will Survive Any Recession or Stock Market Crash
Recession concerns are ramping up, with more than half of U.S. investors feeling "bearish" about the upcoming six months, according to a May 2025 survey from the American Association of Individual Investors.Experts are also issuing warnings about the economy, with J.P. Morgan analysts predicting a 6...The Motley Fool
Thu, May 15
Commodities
Germany on track for 2030 climate goal, future targets at risk, government advisers say
By Riham AlkousaaBERLIN, May 15 (Reuters) - Germany is on track to meet its 2021-2030 climate goal but risks missing post-2030 targets, independent government advisers warned on Thursday, urging a clear long-term climate strategy for Europe's largest economy.Germany is likely to achieve its 2030...Reuters
Thu, May 15
Commodities
WTI drops to near $60.50, crude Oil slides 3% on US-Iran nuclear deal hopes
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) Oil price fell by approximately 3% on Thursday, extending the previous session’s losses of over 1%. WTI price is hovering around $60.70 per barrel during European trading hours.
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Thu, May 15
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Kyivstar parent VEON revenue surges, boosted by digital services
By Leo MarchandonMay 15 (Reuters) - VEON VEON-RX.MM, VEON.O, the parent company of Ukraine's Kyivstar and Pakistan's Jazz, reported a 9% rise in quarterly revenue to $1 billion, as more consumers picked up its digital services despite the conflicts in Ukraine and Pakistan.Kyivstar and Jazz a...Reuters
Thu, May 15
Stocks
The Trade Desk Stock Has Soared in May. Can This Momentum Continue?
Shares of growth stock The Trade Desk (NASDAQ: TTD) have soared about 50% since May 1. Much of this incredible momentum has been driven by the company's impressive first-quarter results. The quarterly figures reassured investors after the company reported worse-than-expected results in the fourth qu...The Motley Fool
Thu, May 15
Stocks
Iveco slips after weaker-than-expected Q1
** Shares in Iveco IVG.MI fall as much as 7.4% after the Italian truck and bus maker reported a worse than expected 42% drop in Q1 adjusted operating profit of its industrial activities** Brokerage Equita describes the results as "weaker than expected"** According to J.P.Morgan, the quarter ...Reuters
Thu, May 15
Stocks
The Best Energy Dividend Stock to Invest $10,000 in Right Now
When the stock market is volatile, investors often turn to dependable dividend payers, and the energy sector is a good place to find them. However, many energy stocks are also cyclical, so declining commodity prices can crush their profits and disrupt their dividends. That can result in nasty surpri...The Motley Fool
Thu, May 15
Commodities
GRAINS-Chicago soybeans retreat from near 10-month highs as soyoil slumps; wheat rises
By Ella Cao and Lewis Jackson BEIJING, May 15 (Reuters) - Chicago soybean futures slipped from near 10-month highs on Thursday, weighed down by a sharp drop in soyoil as falling crude oil prices and mounting uncertainty over the U.S. biofuel policy pressured the market.Soyoil futures BOcv1 droppe...Reuters
Thu, May 15
Stocks
Indian IT firm Persistent Systems drops after report that key client UnitedHealth faces criminal probe
May 15 (Reuters) - Shares of Persistent Systems PERS.NS declined 3% on Thursday, the most among Indian IT services providers, after a media report said that key client UnitedHealth Group UNH.N was under a criminal probe for possible Medicare fraud.The U.S. Department of Justice's healthcare-frau...Reuters
Thu, May 15
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Russia is ready for 'serious' talks with Ukraine, foreign ministry says
MOSCOW, May 15 (Reuters) - Russia's delegation to proposed peace talks with Ukraine is ready for serious work, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Thursday.Russian President Vladimir Putin on Sunday proposed direct talks with Ukraine in Istanbul.Reuters
Thu, May 15
Stocks
Why Meta Platforms Stock Isn't as Safe or as Cheap as It May Look
One big tech stock that analysts routinely talk about how cheap it looks is Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: META). But I think they could be completely wrong about that.While there's no doubt Meta's business is massive, profitable, and growing, there are considerable headwinds that investors shouldn't overl...The Motley Fool
Thu, May 15
