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FACTBOX-Warren Buffett and Berkshire Hathaway at a glance
By Jonathan StempelOMAHA, Nebraska, May 1 (Reuters) - Tens of thousands of people will descend on Omaha, Nebraska, to attend the annual shareholder weekend for billionaire Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway BRKa.N.Buffett, 94, is expected to answer shareholder questions over four and a half hou...Reuters
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.Two Baffert...Reuters
Thu, May 1
Commodities
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT–Schedule of Reuters features from this week
May 1 - Every week, Reuters journalists produce scores of multimedia features and human-interest stories from around the world.Below are some stories from this week selected by our editors, as well as explanatory context and background to help you understand world headlines. For a full schedule of n...Reuters
Thu, May 1
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DIARY-Federal Reserve Events
***Denotes a new entry. -------------------------------------------------------- Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) MEETING DATES: 2025May 6-7 (second day: statement released 1400 EDT/1800 GMT; news conference expected 1430 EDT/1830 GMT)June 17-18 (second day: statement released 1400 EDT/1800 ...Reuters
Thu, May 1
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New CEO at Buffett's HomeServices says buyers, sellers can handle tariffs, changes
Buyers, sellers more cautious as rates, economy fluctuateCEO Kelly says home listings benefit from wider exposureKelly reports to Buffett heir apparent Greg AbelBy Jonathan Stempel OMAHA, Nebraska, May 1 (Reuters) - The new chief executive of Berkshire Hathaway's BRKa.N HomeServices of Americ...Reuters
Thu, May 1
Commodities
Venezuela loses 20% of oil exports after cargo cancellations to Chevron
May 1 (Reuters) - Venezuela's oil exports fell almost 20% to some 700,000 barrels per day (bpd) in April, the lowest level in nine months, as cargo cancellations to U.S.-based producer Chevron CVX.N forced ships to return and left some ports empty, ship tracking data and documents showed.Venezue...Reuters
Thu, May 1
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Big Tech's fortunes diverge as AI powers cloud, tariffs hit consumer electronics
AI boosts Microsoft and Alphabet earnings amid trade warConsumer electronics face tariff-strains, impacting Apple and AmazonSamsung and Qualcomm warn of growing demand uncertaintiesMicrosoft's AI-driven Azure growth boosts investor confidenceBy Aditya Soni and Deborah Mary Sophia May 1 (Reute...Reuters
Thu, May 1
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Judge in Meta case weighs key question for AI copyright lawsuits
By Blake Brittain May 1 (Reuters) - A federal judge in San Francisco will hear arguments on Thursday from Meta Platforms META.O and a group of authors in the first court hearing over a pivotal question in high-stakes copyright cases over AI training.U.S. District Judge Vince Chhabria will conside...Reuters
Thu, May 1
Cryptocurrencies
Elon Musk to cut Federal Reserve’s spending after $2.5B design bill surfaces
Elon Musk said Wednesday he’s considering sending his federal efficiency unit to investigate the Federal Reserve after discovering the central bank is spending $2.5 billion on its headquarters renovation in Washington, DC. Elon made the statement inside the White House’s Roosevelt Room, where he told reporters: “Since at the end of the day, this is […]Cryptopolitan
Thu, May 1
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Motor racing-Sprint format makes Miami a hotter ticket
By Alan Baldwin May 1 (Reuters) - Miami Grand Prix President Tyler Epp speaks with the enthusiasm of a convert as the circuit around the Hard Rock Stadium prepares to host a Formula One sprint race for the second year in a row this weekend.Last season he had some doubts about the format, with its...Reuters
Thu, May 1
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Planning to Retire in 2030? Read This Before You Collect Your First Social Security Check.
If you're planning to retire within the next five to 10 years and are thinking about where Social Security fits into your retirement strategy, you're already ahead of the game. By understanding how Social Security is calculated, how early or late retirement can impact your monthly benefit, and how t...The Motley Fool
Thu, May 1
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South Korea's finance chief Choi Sang-mok retakes charge of the country
South Korea's acting leader Han Duck-soo resigns from roleFM Choi Sang-mok takes triple role as acting president, PMOfficials say Choi is disgruntled about taking roles amid political crisis, trade war By Cynthia Kim SEOUL, May 1 (Reuters) - In the latest twist and turn to South Korea's p...Reuters
Thu, May 1
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Coalition launches Allianz backed active cyber insurance in Nordics
By Michael JonesMay 1 - (The Insurer) - Coalition has launched its Allianz Commercial-backed active cyber insurance in the Nordic region, the company said on Thursday.Coalition said the product is available from May 1 in Denmark and in Sweden from May 8 through its subsidiary Coalition Insurance Sol...Reuters
Thu, May 1
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Opera Shares Jump as Forecast Is Music to Investors' Ears. But Is It Too Late to Buy the Stock?
Shares of Opera (NASDAQ: OPRA) rose after the web browser operator saw a huge jump in revenue and issued upbeat guidance. While the stock is down year to date, its shares are up more than 20% over the past year.For those unfamiliar with Opera, the company operates a portfolio of web and mobile brows...The Motley Fool
Thu, May 1
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1 Beaten-Down Stock to Buy and Hold for 10 Years
Viking Therapeutics (NASDAQ: VKTX) was one of the hottest biotech stocks of 2024; its shares soared last year following excellent clinical progress. However, things have been very different in 2025, at least so far: Its stock is down by 35% year to date due to a combination of factors.Should you ste...The Motley Fool
Thu, May 1
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Unfortunate News for Tesla Stock Investors
Tesla's (NASDAQ: TSLA) margins are likely to move lower as the full impact of tariffs increases costs.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 April 28, 2025...The Motley Fool
Thu, May 1
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Here's How Tariffs Could Affect This Industry Giant. Should Investors Be Worried?
Trade tensions between the U.S. and China are threatening to disrupt spending by American consumers. Retailers heavily depend on imported Chinese goods, which could skyrocket in price amid tariffs if the two countries fail to negotiate and reach a trade deal soon.According to research by The Motley ...The Motley Fool
Thu, May 1
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Ukraine's foreign minister says minerals deal with US is milestone in bilateral relations
May 1 (Reuters) - Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said on Thursday a minerals deal signed with the United States "marks an important milestone in Ukraine–U.S. strategic partnership aimed at strengthening Ukraine's economy and security".Reuters
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