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FARO Technologies hits 3-year high on $920 million acquisition by AMETEK
** Shares of 3D measurement software maker FARO Technologies FARO.O jump 34.7% to $42.370 in early trade** FARO scales its highest level since late April 2022; marks its biggest intraday pct. jump since November 7 last year** FARO jumps on agreement with industrial tools maker AMETEK AME.N; AME to b...Reuters
Tue, May 6
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REFILE-CORRECTED-EXCLUSIVE-Order by Hegseth to cancel Ukraine weapons caught White House off guard
Hegseth's order caused confusion among national security officialsWhite House claims Hegseth followed Trump's directive to pause aidInternal disputes have sometimes led to haphazard Ukraine policiesBy Erin Banco, Phil Stewart, Gram Slattery and Mike Stone NEW YORK/WASHINGTON, May 6 (Reute...Reuters
Tue, May 6
Stocks
Where Will Rocket Lab Stock Be in 5 Years?
Space has become a real industry in the last decade. Inspired by the incredible growth at SpaceX, dozens of companies are now working on rockets, space systems, and services to fulfill customer demand in the new space economy. Rocket Lab (NASDAQ: RKLB) is one of the new emerging leaders in the secto...The Motley Fool
Tue, May 6
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South African rand steady as PMI hits neutral mark
JOHANNESBURG, May 6 (Reuters) - The South African rand held steady for much of Tuesday's trading session after the release of a purchasing managers' index (PMI) survey that showed the country's private sector showed signs of stabilisation in April.At 1340 GMT, the rand traded at 18.25 ag...Reuters
Tue, May 6
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Emera Inc expected to post earnings of 99 cents a share - Earnings Preview
Emera Inc EMA.TO is expected to show a rise in quarterly revenue when it reports results on May 8 for the period ending March 31 2025The Halifax Nova Scotia-based company is expected to report a 10.1% increase in revenue to C$2.221 billion from C$2.02 billion a year ago, according to the mean est...Reuters
Tue, May 6
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US STOCKS-Wall St set for lower open on latest tariff threats, Ford's forecast pull
May 6 (Reuters) - U.S. stock index futures indicated a lower open on Tuesday after President Donald Trump's latest plans for pharma tariffs, further dampening investor sentiment amid subdued corporate earnings.Reuters
Tue, May 6
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Rokstone expands DIFC office with Mammadov hire
By Rebecca DelaneyMay 6 - (The Insurer) - Specialty MGA Rokstone has expanded its Dubai operations with the appointment of Kamil Mammadov as head of short-tail lines.In his new role, which is subject to regulatory approval, Mammadov will report to Giles Hussey, former Guy Carpenter managing director...Reuters
Tue, May 6
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Allegro Microsystems Inc expected to post earnings of 5 cents a share - Earnings Preview
Allegro Microsystems Inc ALGM.OQ ALGM.O is expected to show a fall in quarterly revenue when it reports results on May 8 for the period ending March 31 2025The Manchester New Hampshire-based company is expected to report a 23.0% decrease in revenue to $185.275 million from $240.58 million a year a...Reuters
Tue, May 6
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Microsoft launches lower-priced AI laptops with Qualcomm chips
SAN FRANCISCO, May 6 (Reuters) - Microsoft MSFT.O on Tuesday said it will release a new laptop and tablet with chips from Qualcomm at lower prices than before, aiming to get new AI features to a broader set of customers.
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Tue, May 6
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White House removes NTSB vice chair
By David Shepardson WASHINGTON, May 6 (Reuters) - The White House on Monday removed the vice chair of the National Transportation Safety Board, the latest in a series of dismissals by President Donald Trump from independent U.S. government agencies. Alvin Brown, a Democrat who was the first-e...Reuters
Tue, May 6
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Talen Energy Corp expected to post earnings of $1.19 a share - Earnings Preview
Talen Energy Corp TLN.OQ TLN.O is expected to show a fall in quarterly revenue when it reports results on May 8 for the period ending March 31 2025The Houston Texas-based company is expected to report a 3.0% decrease in revenue to $493.643 million from $509 million a year ago, according to the mea...Reuters
Tue, May 6
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EUR/GBP slumps to near 0.8460 as Pound Sterling outperforms across the board
The EUR/GBP pair falls sharply to near 0.8460 during North American trading hours on Tuesday, the lowest level seen in a month. The pair slumps as the Pound Sterling (GBP) outperforms its peers in a risk-off market sentiment.
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Tue, May 6
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Stagwell Inc expected to post earnings of 15 cents a share - Earnings Preview
Stagwell Inc STGW.OQ STGW.O is expected to show a fall in quarterly revenue when it reports results on May 8 for the period ending March 31 2025The New York City-based company is expected to report a 0.8% decrease in revenue to $664.404 million from $670.06 million a year ago, according to the mea...Reuters
Tue, May 6
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LIVE MARKETS-US stocks pull in their horns as Fed meeting kicks off
Main US indexes red; Nasdaq off most, down ~0.8%Healthcare weakest S&P 500 sector; Utilities lead gainersEuro STOXX 600 index off ~0.2%Dollar down; bitcoin dips; gold up >1.5%; crude up >3.5%US 10-Year Treasury yield edges up to ~4.36%Welcome to the home for real-time coverage of markets b...Reuters
Tue, May 6
Commodities
EUROPE GAS-Prices hit 1-week high on tight supply, EU's Russian gas ban plans
May 6 (Reuters) - Dutch and British wholesale gas prices rose more than 6% on Tuesday hitting their highest levels since in a week, as unplanned outages and European plans to phase out Russian gas supplies supported sentiment.The benchmark Dutch front-month contract TRNLTTFMc1 was up by 2.18 euros, ...Reuters
Tue, May 6
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DoorDash: Strong Growth, Big Deals
Here's our initial take on DoorDash's (NASDAQ: DASH) financial report.Key MetricsMetricQ1 2024Q1 2025Changevs. ExpectationsRevenue$2.51 billion$3.03 billion21%MissedEarnings per share($0.06)$0.44n/aBeatTotal orders620 million732 million18%n/aGross order value$19.2 billion$23.1 billion20%n/aDoorDash ...The Motley Fool
Tue, May 6
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Should You Buy Wayfair Stock Amid Rising Tariffs?
Wayfair (NYSE: W) sources a significant percentage of its products from China, which faces a massive tariff increase.Where to invest $1,000 right now? Our analyst team just revealed what they believe are the 10 best stocks to buy right now. Learn More »*Stock prices used were the afternoon prices of...The Motley Fool
Tue, May 6
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3 Growth Stocks With Incredible Upside Potential
Wall Street has seen dramatic volatility in 2025, affected by high inflation across several major economies, escalating U.S.-China trade wars, and rising geopolitical tensions. While the U.S. equity market has somewhat stabilized, investors remain concerned about the Federal Reserve's hawkish tone a...The Motley Fool
Tue, May 6
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Berry Corporation (Bry) expected to post earnings of 9 cents a share - Earnings Preview
Berry Corporation (Bry) BRY.OQ BRY.O is expected to show a rise in quarterly revenue when it reports results on May 8 for the period ending March 31 2025The Dallas Texas-based company is expected to report a 30.4% increase in revenue to $171 million from $131.11 million a year ago, according to th...Reuters
Tue, May 6
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MDU Resources Group Inc expected to post earnings of 36 cents a share - Earnings Preview
MDU Resources Group Inc MDU.N, MDU is expected to show a fall in quarterly revenue when it reports results on May 8 for the period ending March 31 2025The Bismarck North Dakota-based company is expected to report a 46.2% decrease in revenue to $653.135 million from $1.21 billion a year ago, accord...Reuters
Tue, May 6
