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Chesapeake Utilities Corp reports results for the quarter ended March 31 - Earnings Summary
Chesapeake Utilities Corp CPK.N reported quarterly adjusted earnings of $2.21 per share for the quarter ended March 31, higher than the same quarter last year, when the company reported EPS of $2.07. The mean expectation of six analysts for the quarter was for earnings of $2.32 per share. Wall St...Reuters
Thu, May 8
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Outokumpu slides after 'soft' guidance
** Shares in Outokumpu OUT1V.HE fall around 6% after the Finnish stainless steel maker posted Q1 earnings in line with expectations but forecast what analysts described as "soft" view for Q2** It reported adjusted EBITDA at 49 million euros ($55.4 million) in Q1 vs an estimate of 48.9 millio...Reuters
Thu, May 8
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3 Warren Buffett Stocks You Can Buy on the Dip
If you're looking for possible blue chip stocks to buy, a great place to start is by looking in Berkshire Hathaway's portfolio. Warren Buffett's company includes many safe investments that you can hang on to for not only years, but potentially forever. But despite the long-term safety they may offer...The Motley Fool
Thu, May 8
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LIVE MARKETS-Moving on up
Stoxx 600 up 0.3%, S&P futures up 0.7% Siemens energy at new record high after results Bank of England rate decision due later, UK US trade deal announcement also expected Welcome to the home for real-time coverage of markets brought to you by Reuters reporters. You can share your thoughts with ...Reuters
Thu, May 8
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The Best Cryptocurrency to Buy During Trump's Tariff Battle
There's no denying that new global tariffs have turned the crypto market upside down in 2025. Just take a look at the top 50 cryptocurrencies as ranked by market cap; only a small handful of them are still up year to date.One of those is Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC), which has proved surprisingly resilient...The Motley Fool
Thu, May 8
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Should You Really Buy Stocks With the S&P 500 Down Amid Tariff Turmoil? Warren Buffett Has Brilliant Advice for Investors.
The U.S. stock market has been remarkably volatile in 2025. The S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) climbed over 4% in the first eight weeks of the year, then reversed directions and declined nearly 19% in the next seven weeks. The root cause of that volatility was economic uncertainty created by tariffs impo...The Motley Fool
Thu, May 8
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Tennis-Osaka inspired by Agassi's comeback as she embraces clay court grind
May 8 (Reuters) - Four times Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka said this year's clay court swing feels different as she enters it with momentum, having picked up wins and confidence in the recent weeks.Osaka beat Slovenia's Kaja Juvan 6-1 7-5 last week in the final of the L'Open 35 de Sain...Reuters
Thu, May 8
Stocks
Amazon Sell-Off: Why Now May Be the Best Time to Buy Amazon Stock
Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) continues to report strong growth, but its stock fell last week after weak guidance and worries about tariffs. It's a huge company with many moving parts, but the market is focusing on the negative.That's because the market is forward-looking, and these are concerns about the f...The Motley Fool
Thu, May 8
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Zurich Insurance property and casualty revenue rises, affirms targets
By Paolo Laudani May 8 (Reuters) - Zurich Insurance ZURN.S reported higher first-quarter revenue and gross written premiums at its core property and casualty (P&C) business on Thursday, maintaining its targets despite instability in the crucial U.S. market.Europe's third-largest insurer b...Reuters
Thu, May 8
Economic Indicator
Norway central bank holds policy rate steady at 4.5%
OSLO, May 8 (Reuters) - Norway's central bank kept interest rates on hold at a 17-year high of 4.50% on Thursday, as unanimously predicted by analysts, reflecting a recent resurgence of inflation that has prevented policy-makers from cutting borrowing costs.Reuters
Thu, May 8
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Ukraine declares air alert, citing Russian ballistic missile threat, says air force
KYIV, May 8 (Reuters) - Ukraine has declared an air alert in its seven eastern regions, stating that there is a danger of Russia using ballistic missiles, despite the Kremlin's announcement of a ceasefire, Ukrainian air force said on Thursday.Reuters
Thu, May 8
Stocks
Is Berkshire Worth Buying After Buffett Steps Down?
Warren Buffett is stepping down as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A) (NYSE: BRK.B), and Greg Abel is taking over. But can the new CEO repeat the success Buffett had during his decades running the company, or is Berkshire Hathaway facing an uphill battle?*Stock prices used were end-of-day price...The Motley Fool
Thu, May 8
Commodities
METALS-London metals mixed ahead of US-China trade talks
SHANGHAI, May 8 (Reuters) - Metal prices in London were mixed on Thursday ahead of the U.S.-China trade talks this weekend, following the Federal Reserve's warning that increasing inflation and labour market risks could fuel economic uncertainty.Benchmark copper CMCU3 on the London Metal Exchang...Reuters
Thu, May 8
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Recruiter Adecco says employers are cautious about hiring
ZURICH, May 8 (Reuters) - Recruting company Adecco ADEN.S is finding employers cautious about hiring decisions, particularly on permanent staff, as they assess how global tariffs affect their businesses, Chief Executive Denis Machuel said on Thursday."We see some clients being in more of a wait ...Reuters
Thu, May 8
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Is Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stock Palantir Technologies in a Bubble? We Just Got Our Answer...
Putting aside the exceptional volatility we've witnessed on Wall Street since the beginning of April, the can't-miss trend over the last two and a half years has unquestionably been the evolution of artificial intelligence (AI).In its simplest form, AI empowers software and systems with the ability ...The Motley Fool
Thu, May 8
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Taiwan's China Airlines orders 14 Boeing 777X planes
May 8 (Reuters) - Boeing BA.N said on Thursday that Taiwan's China Airlines 2610.TW placed an order for 14 Boeing 777X wide-body planes.The order includes 10 Boeing 777-9 passenger planes and four Boeing 777-8 freighter planes, the company said. In addition to the order, the airline also has opt...Reuters
Thu, May 8
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Accenture Says To Acquire Yumemi To Accelerate Launch Of Innovative And Influential Digital Products
May 8 (Reuters) - Accenture PLC ACN.N:ACCENTURE TO ACQUIRE YUMEMI TO ACCELERATE THE LAUNCH OF INNOVATIVE AND INFLUENTIAL DIGITAL PRODUCTSTERMS OF TRANSACTION HAVE NOT BEEN DISCLOSED.Further company coverage: ACN.NReuters
Thu, May 8
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Think Claiming Social Security at 70 Is Your Safest Bet? Here's Why That Decision Could Backfire
It's in your best interest to retire with some amount of money saved up. If you let yourself retire on Social Security alone, you might end up having a hard time covering your expenses. But if you're getting closer to retirement and you aren't happy with the amount of money you've saved to date, you...The Motley Fool
Thu, May 8
