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Elon Musk’s Tesla goes after WSJ for claims Tesla Board of Directors was looking for a successor
Tesla and Elon Musk have denied an April 30 report by The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) that claimed the electric vehicle maker’s board of directors had begun a search for a successor to the CEO. The company dismissed the claims through a short post on X, just hours after the news surfaced. In a statement […]Cryptopolitan
Thu, May 1
Stocks
These Retirees Risk Losing Some of Their Social Security Check in 2026
Many retirees rely on their Social Security checks to help them cover the bills. That's why it's so important to know of any upcoming changes that could affect the amount of benefits you get to bring home.For some retirees, a change will come in 2026 that could leave them with less of their benefits...The Motley Fool
Thu, May 1
Commodities
Exxonmobil Baytown, Texas Complex Reports Operational Issue Resulted In Safety Flaring
May 1 (Reuters) - EXXON MOBIL CORP XOM.N:REPORTS AN OPERATIONAL ISSUE RESULTING IN SAFETY FLARING AND NOISE AT BAYTOWN, TEXAS COMPLEXSOURCE: COMMUNITY ALERTCAPACITY: 564,440 BARRELS PER DAYReuters
Thu, May 1
Cryptocurrencies
Wall Street rallies as Microsoft and Meta blow past estimates
Wall Street surged Wednesday night after Microsoft and Meta Platforms crushed quarterly earnings and flipped the market’s momentum. The rebound came fast and hard after futures climbed across the board. Traders, rattled earlier by weak GDP numbers and policy confusion from the White House, turned their attention to Big Tech. They pushed Dow futures up […]Cryptopolitan
Thu, May 1
Commodities
WTI falls toward $57.00 due to concerns over OPEC+ supply increase, weakening demand
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude Oil price is extending its losing streak for a fourth consecutive session on Thursday, trading around $57.20 per barrel during European hours. Oil prices have fallen to their lowest level in three weeks, weighed down by concerns over a potential supply increase..
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Thu, May 1
Other
US bets $500 million on universal vaccines, WSJ reports
May 1 (Reuters) - The United States is investing $500 million in a vaccine project, with the goal of making "universal" vaccines that protect against multiple strains of a virus at once, the Wall Street Journal reported on Thursday, citing emails. The project involves producing vaccines from...Reuters
Thu, May 1
Stocks
Prediction: This Magnificent Artificial Intelligence (AI) Semiconductor Stock Will Soar After May 6
Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ: AMD) investors are having a forgettable year so far as shares of the chipmaker have pulled back by more than 20% in 2025 as of this writing. However, there is a good chance that the company's fortunes could turn around for the better once it releases its first-quarter...The Motley Fool
Thu, May 1
Stocks
LIVE MARKETS-FTSE 100 steady
FTSE down 0.1%, other bourses shutInvestors cheer to US-Ukraine dealBullish updates from Microsoft, Meta Nasdaq futures up 1.4%Welcome to the home for real-time coverage of markets brought to you by Reuters reporters. You can share your thoughts with us at markets.research@thomsonreuters.comFTSE 100...Reuters
Thu, May 1
Stocks
Bitcoin Could Soar by 2,426% Over the Next 5 Years, According to Cathie Wood of Ark Invest
When it comes to Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) price forecasts, the one investor who has my attention right now is Cathie Wood of Ark Invest. She is now predicting that Bitcoin will hit a price of $2.4 million by the year 2030.That's an eye-popping prediction, especially given Bitcoin's recent struggles to ...The Motley Fool
Thu, May 1
Cryptocurrencies
Traders Rush Into Bitcoin Options as Implied Volatility Drops, Is a Big Move Coming?
As the broader crypto asset market takes a breather following its recent rally beyond a $3 trillion market capitalization, traders are increasingly seeking leverage through options contracts on Bitcoin and Ethereum. This surge in derivatives activity comes as both BTC and ETH prices consolidate in a...NewsBTC
Thu, May 1
Cryptocurrencies
Crypto Adoption Is Inevitable — Eric Trump Says Banks Must Adapt or Go Extinct
Eric Trump, Executive Vice President of the Trump Organization, issued a strong message to traditional financial institutions during a recent interview with CNBC: adapt to the evolving crypto economy or risk becoming extinct. Speaking from Dubai, where he has been active with real estate development...Bitcoinist
Thu, May 1
Stocks
2 Unstoppable Stocks to Buy and Hold for a Decade
Market swings like we have been seeing in March and April 2025 can make investors hesitant to put money to work in stocks. But as long as you're investing with a long-term mindset in stocks of growing companies, you're setting yourself up for tremendous returns over time.Shopify (NASDAQ: SHOP) and C...The Motley Fool
Thu, May 1
Other
UK fraud office makes arrests in Blu-3 and Mace Group bribery investigation
LONDON, April 30 (Reuters) - Britain's Serious Fraud Office has arrested three people as part of an international bribery investigation into British infrastructure provider Blu-3 and "former associates" of the global construction firm Mace Group.The SFO said in a statement on Wednesday t...Reuters
Thu, May 1
