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EU says it has a €50B trade offer on the table for Trump
The EU has offered the U.S. a €50B trade deal in response to Trump’s pending 10% tariffs on EU goods. The trade offer aims to increase imports of American goods and ease the transatlantic trade deficit. The drama from the Trump tariffs is still ongoing, and the EU is now pushing for what it considers […]Cryptopolitan
Thu, May 1
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Horse racing-Baffert returns to Kentucky Derby after ban, Journalism hot favourite
By Amy TenneryNEW YORK, May 1 (Reuters) - The crown jewel of American horse racing will welcome back the sport's most famous trainer at the Kentucky Derby this year, as Bob Baffert returns from a three-year ban, while heavy favourite Journalism hopes to make some headlines of his own.A Baffert-t...Reuters
Thu, May 1
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Russia accuses Ukraine of killing civilians in drone strike on busy market; Kyiv denies
Target of alleged strike was busy market on public holiday Russia says Ukraine deliberately targeted civiliansUkraine says only military personnel were killed in attack MOSCOW, May 1 (Reuters) - Moscow on Thursday accused Kyiv of attacking a busy market in Russian-controlled southern Ukraine in a dr...Reuters
Thu, May 1
Stocks
Apple, Amazon shares slip after hours; tech shares jump earlier
Apple estimates tariffs will add $900 million to costs in June qtrMicrosoft, Meta Platforms end regular session sharply higherNasdaq gains 1.5% in Thursday sessionBy Caroline Valetkevitch NEW YORK, May 1 (Reuters) - Shares of both Apple and Amazon.com eased in after-hours trading on Thursday, wit...Reuters
Thu, May 1
Stocks
Why Caterpillar Stock Crawled Higher on Thursday
As nearly any investor can attest, one trading day can mean quite a difference for a stock.So it was with industrial vehicle maker Caterpillar (NYSE: CAT) on Thursday; after being sold off following disappointing quarterly earnings posted the day before, the stock staged a mini-rally to close almost...The Motley Fool
Thu, May 1
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Comedian Russell Brand due in UK court to face rape and sex assault charges
LONDON, May 2 (Reuters) - British actor and comedian Russell Brand is due to appear in a London court on Friday after being charged last month with rape and multiple counts of sex assault in cases relating to four separate women more than two decades ago.Brand, who was once one of Britain's most...Reuters
Thu, May 1
Cryptocurrencies
Best Altcoins To Watch In May: Breakouts Are Brewing, Says Crypto Analyst
The final week of April delivered a jolt of optimism to a crypto market that has spent most of the year wrestling with macro cross-currents. Bitcoin’s resilience above the psychological $90,000–$95,000 level, an unexpected surge in stablecoin issuance and a swarm of textbook bullish patterns across ...NewsBTC
Thu, May 1
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Booking.com's 2025 Sustainable Travel Research Reveals Growing Awareness of Tourism's Impact on Communities
SYDNEY, May 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Since first conducting research on consumer attitudes about travelling more sustainably in 2016, Booking.com has surveyed nearly 230,000 travellers in 35 markets. Today, Booking.com released the 10th edition of its annual research exploring consumer attitudes and ...PR Newswire
Thu, May 1
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CORRECTED-Microsoft swaps law firms in shareholder case, hiring Trump adversary
By Mike Scarcella and Tom Hals May 1 (Reuters) - Microsoft MSFT.O is switching the law firm representing it in a shareholder case from one that has settled with the Trump administration to one that is fighting it.Court documents showed Microsoft has hired Jenner & Block to replace Simpson Tha...Reuters
Thu, May 1
Technical Analysis
Bitcoin briefly rises over $97K as Morgan Stanley and Charles Schwab plan to offer crypto trading to clients
Bitcoin (BTC) rose briefly above $97,000 on Thursday as Wall Street giants Morgan Stanley and Charles Schwab revealed plans to offer crypto trading to clients.
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Thu, May 1
Stocks
Why Oracle Stock Was on Fire Today
Speculation about a niche technology company possibly changing hands pushed up Oracle's (NYSE: ORCL) stock price on Thursday. The database king was mentioned by more than one speculating party as a potential buyer of the company, which has posted some impressive top-line growth numbers in its time. ...The Motley Fool
Thu, May 1
Stocks
Reddit's strong revenue forecast signals advertising strength
CEO warns Google search disruptions affecting DAUsReddit's Q1 revenue rose 61% from a year agoTotal active advertisers grew over 50%, says COOBy Jaspreet Singh May 1 (Reuters) - Reddit RDDT.N forecast second-quarter revenue above Wall Street estimates on Thursday, betting on growing digital a...Reuters
Thu, May 1
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Fairfax UW profit falls 74% in Q1 to $96.9 million as wildfire-driven cats bite
P&C (re)insurance UW profit of $96.9 million (Q1 2024: $373.0 million)P&C (re)insurance CR of 98.5%, up 4.9 points YoYQ1 2025 cat losses of $781.3 million (Q1 2024: 101.4 million)GPW up 5.0% YoY $8.40 billion, NPW increases 8.4% to $6.77 billionBy Chris MunroMay 1 - (The Insurer) - Fairfax F...Reuters
Thu, May 1
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Mettler-Toledo lowers annual profit forecast on tariff impact
May 1 (Reuters) - Medical equipment maker Mettler-Toledo International MTD.N lowered its annual profit forecast below Wall Street estimates on Thursday, anticipating market uncertainty and impact from tariffs.The company estimates global tariff costs of about $115 million on an annualized basis and ...Reuters
Thu, May 1
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May Day protesters across US rally against Trump policies, urge rule of law
Protests target immigration policies, wealthy decision-makersOrganizers accuse Trump of prioritizing profits for billionairesUS Rep Ocasio-Cortez: Republicans 'going after Medicaid next'Abrego Garcia's wife says her husband was 'disappeared'Former US Justice official calls for &#...Reuters
Thu, May 1
Stocks
Medical equipment maker Hologic lowers annual profit forecast on tariff uncertainty
May 1 (Reuters) - Medical equipment maker Hologic HOLX.O lowered its fiscal 2025 profit forecast, citing uncertainty around the tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump's administration, sending the company's shares down 3% after the bell on Thursday.The Marlborough, Massachusetts-base...Reuters
Thu, May 1
