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Shift4 Payments stabilizes after upsized $875 mln convertible stock sale
** Shares of Shift4 Payments FOUR.N trading around the flat line on Thurs after payments processor secures capital raise for acquisition** Center Valley, Pennsylvania-based firm early Thurs announced pricing offering of 8.75 mln shares of mandatory convertible preferred stock at $100/sh** Preferred ...Reuters
Thu, May 1
Commodities
GRAINS-Soy futures fall to two-week low on worries over US export demand
By Tom Polansek CHICAGO, May 1 (Reuters) - Chicago Board of Trade soybean futures slid to a two-week low on Thursday as the United States faced competition for global sales from South American suppliers and a lack of demand from top-importer China, analysts said.Corn futures also slumped, while w...Reuters
Thu, May 1
Stocks
Moderna falls as co expects delay in FDA approval for flu-COVID combo shot
** Shares of vaccine maker Moderna MRNA.O fall 6.1% to $26.81** Co pushes back the time frame for likely approval of a combination vaccine meant to protect against both COVID-19 and influenza** "It's not directly clear how MRNA will be impacted by HHS (Department of Health and Human Services...Reuters
Thu, May 1
Cryptocurrencies
‘Annoying As Hell’ – Analyst Predicts XRP Will Crash 30%
XRP fell below $2.30 this week, wiping out all the gains registered in last week’s short-lived rally. The cryptocurrency, which had risen 8% from $2.06 to $2.28 last week, has now lost 3.5% from Monday’s opening price and 7% from its weekly high of $2.36. Related Reading: Only XRP? Exper...NewsBTC
Thu, May 1
Cryptocurrencies
Under $0.03 and Building Fast: Mutuum Finance (MUTM) May Not Stay This Cheap for Long
In a market where true value is getting harder to find, Mutuum Finance (MUTM) stands out. With a presale price still under $0.03 and a full DeFi ecosystem already taking shape, Mutuum is positioning itself as one of the best crypto investments before broader recognition sets in. Investors who are serious about catching the next […]Cryptopolitan
Thu, May 1
Forex
EUR/GBP Price Analysis: Euro holds bullish tone while drifting near 0.8500
The EUR/GBP pair saw slight weakness on Thursday, trading near the 0.8500 zone after the European session. Despite today’s marginal drop, the overall structure remains supportive of a bullish bias, backed by a firm base of longer-term moving averages.
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Thu, May 1
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Mineral deal with US fuels rally in Ukraine's international debt
Most debt enjoys best day in two weeks on minerals deal Deal preserves Kyiv's EU ambitions, allows for other partnersDebt still sharply down from February peak hit on peace hopesBy Karin Strohecker and Libby George LONDON, May 1 (Reuters) - Ukraine's international debt rallied on Thursday...Reuters
Thu, May 1
Stocks
U.S. STOCKS ON THE MOVE-McDonald's, Olo, Eli Lilly
Eikon search string for individual stock moves: STXBZThe Day Ahead newsletter: https://refini.tv/3LI4BU7The Morning News Call newsletter: https://refini.tv/3dKUyB8Wall Street's main indexes advanced on Thursday, led by gains on the tech-heavy Nasdaq, as strong quarterly results from heavyweights...Reuters
Thu, May 1
Other
CORRECTED-US private sector delegation heads to Greenland
By Valerie Volcovici WASHINGTON, April 30 (Reuters) - A U.S. private sector delegation, led by a former Trump administration official, is set to visit Greenland this week to explore investment opportunities in the Arctic island's vast natural resources.U.S. interest in Greenland, a self-gover...Reuters
Thu, May 1
Stocks
Tesla's Rough Quarter, Alphabet's Resilience, Chipotle's Burrito Slowdown, and More
In this podcast, Motley Fool analysts Jason Moser and Asit Sharma and host Dylan Lewis discuss:Alphabet's resilient ad business, and what parts of the company might be most interesting if a breakup happens.Tesla's rough quarter, and why the Model Y release is a key moment for the company's auto thes...The Motley Fool
Thu, May 1
Commodities
US-Iran talks postponed, new date depends on US approach, Iranian official says
Fourth round of talks had been expected in Rome on SaturdayIranian official says US sanctions are 'not helping' mattersOne source says US never confirmed participation in Rome talksFriday's Iran-Europe talks also now uncertain, says official DUBAI, May 1 (Reuters) - A fourth round of ...Reuters
Thu, May 1
Other
Eli Lilly Reports Pre-Launch Inventories Capitalized As Of March 31, 2025 $601.4 Million, Primarily Related To Orforglipron - Filing
May 1 (Reuters) - Eli Lilly and Co LLY.N:ELI LILLY: PRE-LAUNCH INVENTORIES CAPITALIZED AS OF MARCH 31, 2025 $601.4 MILLION, PRIMARILY RELATED TO ORFORGLIPRONReuters
Thu, May 1
Stocks
LIVE MARKETS-Whistling past the graveyard: PMI, jobless claims, layoffs, construction spending
U.S. equity indexes advance; Nasdaq leads, up >2%Tech leads S&P 500 sector gainers; Healthcare weakest groupEuro STOXX 600 index ~flatDollar jumps; crude edges up; bitcoin up >2.5%; gold down >2%U.S. 10-Year Treasury yield rises to ~4.23%Welcome to the home for real-time coverage of mar...Reuters
Thu, May 1
Other
Pentagon to seek 'Right to Repair' provisions in Army contracts
By Jody Godoy and Mike Stone WASHINGTON, May 1 (Reuters) - The U.S. Department of Defense wants new and existing defense contracts to give the Army the right to repair its own weapons, in a bid to save money and time by ending requirements to use original manufacturers for servicing.The move intr...Reuters
Thu, May 1
Other
Allstate buys $1.5 billion of additional cat limit on $9.5 billion tower
By David BullMay 1 - (The Insurer) - Allstate has secured an additional $1.5 billion of limit on its nationwide excess catastrophe reinsurance program, increasing the exhaustion point of the tower from just under $8 billion on the expiring structure to $9.5 billion.The U.S. insurer said that on a ri...Reuters
Thu, May 1
Stocks
KKR looks to deploy $116 billion cash in choppy market after profit boost
Fee income jumps 23% in the quarterDry powder stands at $116 billionPushes into retail with new fundsBy Niket Nishant May 1 (Reuters) - Investment giant KKR KKR.N is ready to put its $116 billion of capital to use as market volatility creates fresh opportunities, it said after posting a nearly 2...Reuters
Thu, May 1
Other
Biogen's results beat estimates on strength in rare disease drugs
By Mariam Sunny and Christy SanthoshMay 1 (Reuters) - Biogen BIIB.O beat first-quarter profit and revenue expectations on Thursday, as strong demand for its rare disease drugs helped offset declining sales of its multiple sclerosis medicines.The drugmaker has focused on deals, cost-cutting measures ...Reuters
Thu, May 1
Other
US judge approves NCAA baseball coaches’ $49 million settlement
By Mike Scarcella May 1 (Reuters) - A U.S. judge has granted preliminary approval to the National Collegiate Athletic Association's $49.3 million settlement with volunteer baseball coaches who said they were owed compensation for years of unpaid work.In a ruling on Wednesday, U.S. District Ju...Reuters
Thu, May 1
Stocks
Avoid This Media Stock in 2025
Comcast (NASDAQ: CMCSA) was supposed to be the safe company in media, but it's proven to be riskier than most of its competitors. In this video, Travis Hoium explains why this is a high-risk stock today.*Stock prices used were end-of-day prices of April 26, 2025. The video was published on April 28,...The Motley Fool
Thu, May 1
