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RPT-BREAKINGVIEWS-The heart of the US oil boom is slowing
By Robert Cyran NEW YORK, May 5 (Reuters Breakingviews) - Oil fields are just as quick to make fortunes as break them. The 1901 Spindletop gusher in Texas jumpstarted the petroleum age, crashing oil prices. A mere two years later, over-extraction drove the field into decline. Sure, today’s indust...Reuters
Tue, May 6
Stocks
Should You Buy Tractor Supply Stock Amid Rising Tariffs?
Tractor Supply (NASDAQ: TSCO) has an international supply chain that is exposed to the risks of increasing tariffs.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 M...The Motley Fool
Tue, May 6
Stocks
Microsoft Stock Analysis: Buy, Hold, or Sell?
Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) delivered better-than-expected results across several key categories when it reported quarterly financial results.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 t...The Motley Fool
Tue, May 6
Stocks
3 Stocks That Turned a $15,000 Investment Into Over $1 Million in 15 Years
If you're investing in the stock market and have more than 10 years before retirement, then it's hard to go wrong with growth stocks. Growth stocks can achieve considerable returns over the long haul -- much more than you might get with safer options like dividend stocks.Not every growth stock will ...The Motley Fool
Tue, May 6
Stocks
RPT-BREAKINGVIEWS-China’s economy sails into dense trade war fog
By Hudson Lockett HONG KONG, May 6 (Reuters Breakingviews) - Donald Trump is not alone in his capacity to ignore reality: last week, Zhao Chenxin, vice chair of the National Development and Reform Commission, said Beijing was “fully confident” in hitting its yearly growth target of about 5%. That...Reuters
Tue, May 6
Other
IQVIA beats quarterly profit estimates on higher demand for research services
May 6 (Reuters) - Contract research firm IQVIA Holdings IQV.N beat Wall Street estimates for first-quarter profit on Tuesday, helped by better-than-expected demand for its drug research and development services.The company also raised its 2025 revenue forecast to between $16 billion and $16.4 billio...Reuters
Tue, May 6
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Jacobs beats quarterly results on higher infrastructure services demand
May 6 (Reuters) - Engineering services provider Jacobs Solutions J.N on Tuesday beat Wall Street estimates for second-quarter profit and revenue, led by higher sales in its larger Infrastructure & Advanced Facilities segment.The segment, which caters to the utilities, infrastructure and biopharm...Reuters
Tue, May 6
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Russia and Ukraine exchange 205 prisoners of war each, Russian military reports
MOSCOW, May 6 (Reuters) - Russia and Ukraine on Tuesday swapped 205 prisoners of war each, the Russian Defence ministry said in a statement.The ministry said that the United Arab Emirates had helped mediate the exchange and that the freed Russian prisoners were currently in Belarus receiving medical...Reuters
Tue, May 6
Cryptocurrencies
Major meme coins Dogecoin, Shiba Inu slide as Turbo surges 250% in a month
Cryptocurrency prices are broadly stagnating on Tuesday, ahead of the Federal Reserve (Fed) meeting on the decision on interest rates on Wednesday. Leading meme coins Dogecoin (DOGE) and Shiba Inu (SHIB) face sticky overhead pressure, making recovery elusive, while downside risks emerge.
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Tue, May 6
Cryptocurrencies
Major meme coins Dogecoin, Shiba Inu slide as Turbo surges 250% in a month
Cryptocurrency prices are broadly stagnating on Tuesday, ahead of the Federal Reserve (Fed) meeting on the decision on interest rates on Wednesday. Leading meme coins Dogecoin (DOGE) and Shiba Inu (SHIB) face sticky overhead pressure, making recovery elusive, while downside risks emerge.Fxstreet
Tue, May 6
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German parliament to reconvene Tuesday after failed chancellor vote, media report
BERLIN, May 6 (Reuters) - Germany's Bundestag lower house of parliament is to reconvene at 3 pm (1300 GMT) on Tuesday, the ntv broadcaster reported, after conservative leader Friedrich Merz failed to get the required majority in a first round of voting to be elected chancellor.Reuters
Tue, May 6
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Attack on MSF hospital in South Sudan was deliberate, U.N rights commission says
NAIROBI, May 6 (Reuters) - A bombing attack on a Medecins Sans Frontieres hospital and pharmacy in South Sudan over the weekend was deliberate and may amount to a war crime, the U.N. Commission on Human Rights in South Sudan said on Tuesday.MSF said on Saturday that at least seven people had been ki...Reuters
Tue, May 6
Stocks
Broadridge gets 'buy' rating as Needham starts coverage
** Needham starts coverage of fintech firm Broadridge Financial BR.N with a "buy" rating and $300 PT** Says BR's product suite is extensive, helping customers across the globe process trades and communicate with investors across asset classes** Brokerage believes BR's consistent marg...Reuters
Tue, May 6
Stocks
US STOCKS-US stock futures slide as Trump's tariff threats continue; Ford pulls forecast
Futures down: Dow 0.47%, S&P 500 0.60%, Nasdaq 0.86%Datadog up after lifting 2025 revenue, profit forecastFord falls after suspending annual forecastInternational trade data for March due at 8:30 a.m. ETBy Purvi Agarwal and Johann M Cherian May 6 (Reuters) - U.S. stock index futures fell on T...Reuters
Tue, May 6
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Ford CEO Jim Farley Expects Tariffs To Be In Place For At Least Next 3 Years- CNBC Interview
May 6 (Reuters) - Ford Motor Co F.N:FORD CEO JIM FARLEY: LEAST IMPACTED AND MOST ABLE TO ABSORB TARIFFS - CNBC INTERVIEWFORD CEO JIM FARLEY: - EXPECTS TARIFFS TO BE IN PLACE FOR AT LEAST NEXT 3 YEARSSource text: [ID:]Reuters
Tue, May 6
Stocks
Where Will XRP Be in 5 Years?
In January 2025, XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) was one of the hottest cryptocurrencies on the planet. At one point, XRP was up nearly 600% after the 2024 presidential election, and the chart for XRP was wonderfully, beautifully parabolic.But it's been a tougher slog of late. For the year, XRP is up a modest 6% ...The Motley Fool
Tue, May 6
Stocks
Here's What Experts Say It Will Take to Fix Social Security
The Social Security Board of Trustees expects the program to become insolvent in the next decade, which would result in a sizable cut to benefits. Those who count on Social Security to pay bills are naturally anxious. They want to know if someone is actively working on a solution, and if so, what th...The Motley Fool
Tue, May 6
Stocks
These Social Security Beneficiaries Could Get 3 Checks in May 2025
While most retirees are grateful to have their Social Security checks, many often feel they're not enough. It would be great to have more than one monthly benefit coming in, though that's not possible for most people.A small group of seniors does get multiple checks each month, though. This month, t...The Motley Fool
Tue, May 6
