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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
Stocks
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
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Soccer-Blistering first-half display helps Man United earn stunning victory in Bilbao
By Peter HallBILBAO, Spain, May 1 (Reuters) - Three first-half goals helped Manchester United put themselves on the cusp of the Europa League final on Thursday, with the Premier League side earning a 3-0 semi-final first leg win away at Athletic Bilbao. In a raucous San Memes atmosphere, with suppor...Reuters
Thu, May 1
Commodities
COLUMN-Chicago corn still chasing 50-year streak as prices stagnate: Braun
By Karen Braun NAPERVILLE, Illinois, May 1 (Reuters) - U.S. farmers are now in the thick of corn-planting, a period usually filled with anticipation for the upcoming harvest potential.But the markets may not be bringing much joy to producers given that new-crop Chicago corn futures started May on...Reuters
Thu, May 1
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Mexico plans gradual reduction to 40-hour work week by 2030
MEXICO CITY, May 1 (Reuters) - Mexico's government will gradually reduce the standard work week to 40 hours, Labor and Social Security Minister Marath Bolanos said on Thursday, in a move expected to take full effect by January 2030.Speaking at a Labor Day event, Bolanos said the ministry will ho...Reuters
Thu, May 1
Stocks
Block trims forecast as consumer spending slowdown fears mount, shares slump
By Ateev BhandariMay 1 (Reuters) - Block XYZ.N cut its profit forecast for 2025 and missed estimates for quarterly earnings on Thursday as the payments firm grapples with muted consumer spending, sending its shares down 19% in extended trading.President Donald Trump's trade policies have sparked...Reuters
Thu, May 1
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Vance does not see Russia's war in Ukraine ending 'any time soon' -Fox News interview
May 1 (Reuters) - The war in Ukraine is not going to end "any time soon," U.S. Vice President JD Vance said in an interview with Fox News on Thursday.It is "going to be up to the Russians and Ukrainians now that each side knows what the other's terms for peace are. It's going to ...Reuters
Thu, May 1
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EXCLUSIVE-UN eyes major overhaul amid funding crisis, internal memo shows
Global body roiled by cuts from donors, including U.S.Task force suggests merging U.N. agencies to improve efficiencyUN document refers to 'duplication', bloating of senior managementSuggests relocating staff to lower-cost citiesBy Emma Farge and John Shiffman GENEVA/UNITED NATIONS, May 1...Reuters
Thu, May 1
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Gallagher’s brokerage organic growth accelerates to 9.5% in Q1
9.5% brokerage segment organic growth (7.1% Q4 2024, 8.8% Q1 2024)Brokerage adjusted Ebitdac of $1.44 billion, Ebitdac margin 43.4%Risk management organic growth of 3.9% (6.0% in Q4 2024, 13.3% Q1 2024) Risk management Ebitdac $76.5 million, Ebitdac margin 20.5%By Michael LoneyMay 1 - (The Insurer) ...Reuters
Thu, May 1
