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White House dismisses Democrats on Consumer Product Safety Commission
WASHINGTON, May 9 (Reuters) - The Trump administration dismissed three Democrats on the five-member Consumer Product Safety Commission, a White House official confirmed Friday.The Washington Post reported the three Democratic commissioners plan to challenge the firings in court. The CPSC issues prod...Reuters
Fri, May 9
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Sean 'Diddy' Combs' lawyers plan to accuse ex-girlfriend of domestic violence at sex trafficking trial
Combs pleads not guilty to racketeering, sex traffickingTwelve jurors and six alternates to be chosen Judge questioned nearly 100 prospective jurors By Jack Queen and Luc Cohen NEW YORK, May 9 (Reuters) - Lawyers for Sean "Diddy" Combs on Friday said they plan to accuse the hip-hop mogul&...Reuters
Fri, May 9
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Cardinal Prevost put his head in his hands as papacy loomed
By Joshua McElwee VATICAN CITY, May 9 (Reuters) - As U.S. Cardinal Robert Prevost realized during the secret conclave that he might be elected the next Catholic pope, he put his head in his hands at the daunting prospect of leading the 1.4-billion-member Church, a cardinal said on Friday.New Jers...Reuters
Fri, May 9
Stocks
Why Texas Roadhouse Stock Was Heating Up Today
Shares of Texas Roadhouse (NASDAQ: TXRH) were moving higher today after the fast-casual restaurant chain delivered solid results in its first-quarter earnings report.As of 11:56 a.m. ET, the stock was up 5% on the news.Where to invest $1,000 right now? Our analyst team just revealed what they believ...The Motley Fool
Fri, May 9
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FedEx board member tapped to lead U.S. Postal Service
By David Shepardson WASHINGTON, May 9 (Reuters) - The U.S. Postal Service Board on Friday said it named David Steiner, a FedEx board member and former CEO of Waste Management, as the new postmaster general after the White House pressured the prior leader to resign in March.Postal unions have rais...Reuters
Fri, May 9
Commodities
GRAINS-Chicago soybeans, corn higher ahead of US-China trade talks
Corn and soybeans higher on hopes for upcoming trade talksWheat notches new lows on beneficial U.S. weatherBy Heather Schlitz CHICAGO, May 9 (Reuters) - Chicago soybean and corn futures bounced on Friday as traders covered short positions ahead of Saturday's meeting between senior U.S. and Ch...Reuters
Fri, May 9
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US-UK deal 'good news' but tariffs still higher, Bank of England governor says
By David Milliken LONDON, May 9 (Reuters) - Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey said the trade deal concluded between the United States and Britain was a good thing but still left tariffs on most British goods exports to the U.S. higher than they were before last month.Before details of the de...Reuters
Fri, May 9
Stocks
Why TransMedics Stock Is Skyrocketing Today
Shares of next-generation transplant technology platform TransMedics (NASDAQ: TMDX) were up 21% as of noon ET on Friday, according to data provided by S&P Global Market Intelligence.TransMedics reported first-quarter results that saw revenue balloon 48% and the company's net income margin rise from ...The Motley Fool
Fri, May 9
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Under Armour Inc expected to post a loss of 8 cents a share - Earnings Preview
Under Armour Inc UAA.N, UAA is expected to show a fall in quarterly revenue when it reports results on May 13 for the period ending March 31 2025The Baltimore Maryland-based company is expected to report a 12.4% decrease in revenue to $1.167 billion from $1.33 billion a year ago, according to the ...Reuters
Fri, May 9
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Tango Therapeutics Inc expected to post a loss of 35 cents a share - Earnings Preview
Tango Therapeutics Inc TNGX.OQ TNGX.O is expected to show a rise in quarterly revenue when it reports results on May 12 for the period ending March 31 2025The Boston Massachusetts-based company is expected to report a 3.4% increase in revenue to $6.694 million from $6.47 million a year ago, accord...Reuters
Fri, May 9
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China sends Xi's top security aide to trade talks with US, WSJ reports
May 9 (Reuters) - Chinese leader Xi Jinping is sending his top public-security aide Wang Xiaohong to Switzerland as part of Beijing's trade talks with Washington, The Wall Street Journal reported on Friday citing people familiar with the matter.Reuters
Fri, May 9
Stocks
UniCredit board members seek M&A clarity after setbacks, sources say
Holds board meeting on Sunday ahead of Q1 resultsBid for Banco BPM in doubt after govt set tough conditionsBuilt stakes in Commerzbank, Generali as financial investmentsOrcel sided with rebel Generali shareholder front close to PMBy Elvira Pollina and Valentina Za MILAN, May 9 (Reuters) - Some Un...Reuters
Fri, May 9
Stocks
Artelo Biosciences Inc expected to post a loss of 13 cents a share - Earnings Preview
Artelo Biosciences Inc ARTL.OQ ARTL.O is expected to report results on May 12 (estimated) for the period ending March 31 2025LSEG's mean analyst estimate for Artelo Biosciences Inc is for a loss of 13 cents per share. The current average analyst rating on the shares is "buy" and the bre...Reuters
Fri, May 9
Commodities
Shell faces delays on two wells at offshore Perdido development in US Gulf
By Arathy Somasekhar HOUSTON, May 9 (Reuters) - Shell SHEL.L, the top U.S. offshore producer, said this week that two of its wells to boost production at the Perdido offshore development were delayed to the end of the year, while one was brought online in March.All three wells, part of Perdido...Reuters
Fri, May 9
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METALS-Copper steady ahead of US-China trade talks, focus on tighter nearby supply
LME cash/3-month copper premium at highest since November 2022Outflows from LME, SHFE copper stocks continue, Comex stocks riseYangshan copper premium at highest since December 2023By Ashitha Shivaprasad and Polina Devitt May 9 (Reuters) - Copper steadied on Friday ahead of U.S.-China trade talks...Reuters
Fri, May 9
