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Street View: UnitedHealth's recovery likely to be multi-year journey
** UnitedHealth Group UNH.N said on Tuesday CEO Andrew Witty resigned, and the company suspended its annual forecast due to surging medical costs, sending its shares plunging nearly 18% to a four-year low** Chairman Stephen Hemsley, 72, who was CEO before stepping down in 2017, will assume the CEO t...Reuters
Wed, May 14
Economic Indicator
RPT-Tariff uncertainty affecting global trade, investments, Germany says
BERLIN, May 14 (Reuters) - The German economy ministry said on Wednesday that uncertainty in trade and economic activity would remain elevated, citing the United States' unclear policy on tariffs.The uncertainty is affecting not just global trade, but is also having a negative impact on global p...Reuters
Wed, May 14
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As Bitcoin Surpasses $100,000, Is the Major Cryptocurrency a Buy, Sell, or Hold?
With Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) trending above $104,000 as of May 13, the debate over whether to buy or sell the world's top cryptocurrency is as vibrant as ever. With a highly uncertain cocktail of economic, political, regulatory, supply, and social factors, this coin is being buffeted by headwinds, tai...The Motley Fool
Wed, May 14
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First Atlantic Nickel Extends Strike Length Of RPM Zone Discovery By 400 Meters, Intersecting .23% Nickel Over 396 Meters In Fourth Drill Hole
May 14 (Reuters) - First Atlantic Nickel Corp FAN.V:FIRST ATLANTIC NICKEL EXTENDS STRIKE LENGTH OF RPM ZONE DISCOVERY BY 400 METERS, INTERSECTING .23% NICKEL OVER 396 METERS IN FOURTH DRILL HOLEReuters
Wed, May 14
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Avicena Announces Series B Funding Round Led By Tiger Global With Participation From Sk Hynix
May 14 (Reuters) - AVICENA ANNOUNCES SERIES B FUNDING ROUND LED BY TIGER GLOBAL WITH PARTICIPATION FROM SK HYNIXAVICENA: RAISED $65 MILLION IN SERIES B FUNDING, BRINGING TOTAL CAPITAL RAISED TO $120 MILLIONReuters
Wed, May 14
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Here's My Favorite High-Dividend ETF to Buy Right Now
There are some excellent dividend stock exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in the market, and that's especially true right now. Thanks to the relatively high-interest environment and economic uncertainty, many dividend stocks are trading significantly below their highs.With that in mind, it might come as ...The Motley Fool
Wed, May 14
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Russian electronics retailer M.Video finalises $370 million funding round
MOSCOW, May 14 (Reuters) - Russian consumer electronics retailer M.Video-Eldorado MVID.MM said on Wednesday it had finalised a 30-billion-rouble ($374 million) funding round, with the money set to be used on implementing a new three-year strategy. M.Video said in March that it would spend an ext...Reuters
Wed, May 14
Economic Indicator
Japan economic panel urges $400 billion investment to boost SME productivity
By Makiko Yamazaki TOKYO, May 14 (Reuters) - Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba's economic advisory panel recommended investment of $400 billion to boost productivity at smaller firms, a crucial segment in the government's quest to achieve wage growth well in excess of inflation. The...Reuters
Wed, May 14
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US trade envoy Greer arrives in South Korea ahead of APEC meeting, YTN reports
SEOUL, May 14 (Reuters) - U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer arrived at Incheon airport in South Korea on Wednesday evening ahead of the APEC ministers meeting, South Korean broadcaster YTN reported.Reuters
Wed, May 14
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Holcim shareholders approve spinoff, grumble over chairman's pay
Spinoff gets near 100% backing at AGMSeparation will allow stronger focus, says chairmanChairman's pay criticised by proxy advisersBy John Revill ZURICH, May 14 (Reuters) - Holcim HOLN.S shareholders backed the separation and spinoff of the cement maker's North American business on Wednes...Reuters
Wed, May 14
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Euro zone yields edge down after hitting multi-week highs, await US data
Euro area bond yields edge down after hitting fresh highsMarkets await key U.S. data on ThursdayInvestors cautious about U.S.-China trade talksECB's Villeroy sees another rate cut by summerItalian-German yield spread below 100 bpsBy Stefano Rebaudo May 14 (Reuters) - Euro zone yields retr...Reuters
Wed, May 14
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Iran rejects Trump's negative portrayal of its regional role
DUBAI, May 14 (Reuters) - Iran's foreign minister on Wednesday called his country's characterisation by U.S. President Donald Trump as the "most destructive force" in the Middle East "deceptive", days after a fourth round of Iran-U.S. nuclear talks. Abbas Araqchi also confirm...Reuters
Wed, May 14
