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Trump asks Wall Street heads for a “little bit of time” amid a weakening US economy
President Donald Trump has asked Wall Street to give him “a little bit of time” to boost the US economy, which recorded its first contraction in three years. The Commerce Department reported Wednesday that the US gross domestic product shrank at an annual rate of 0.3%, a reversal from the 2.4% growth posted in the […]Cryptopolitan
Thu, May 1
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Ukraine international bonds rally after Kyiv and Washington sign minerals deal
LONDON, May 1 (Reuters) - Ukraine's international debt rallied more than 1 cent on Thursday after Kyiv and Washington signed a deal that will give the United States preferential access to minerals in the country and fund investment reconstruction. The 2036 bond gained 1.1 cents in the dollar to ...Reuters
Thu, May 1
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South Korea's Lee Jae-myung says top court's ruling completely unexpected
SEOUL, May 1 (Reuters) - South Korea's presidential frontrunner Lee Jae-myung said on Thursday that the Supreme Court's ruling to overturn his not guilty verdict in a criminal case was "completely different" from the ruling he had expected.Lee also told reporters he would do whatever...Reuters
Thu, May 1
Stocks
3 Things You Must Know About Social Security Before You Retire
When you think about it, Social Security is a pretty good deal for retirees. Once you reach a certain age, you'll get to sit back, collect a monthly benefit, and enjoy it for the rest of your life.To be clear, Social Security benefits aren't just a gift from the government. Rather, that's money you'...The Motley Fool
Thu, May 1
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PRESS DIGEST- Wall Street Journal - May 1
May 1 (Reuters) - The following are the top stories in the Wall Street Journal. Reuters has not verified these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy. - Tesla TSLA.O board members had reached out about a month ago to several executive search firms to look for a successor for CEO Elon Musk...Reuters
Thu, May 1
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Science Group calls meeting of Ricardo investors to oust chairman
May 1 (Reuters) - Science Group SAGS.L on Thursday said that it has requisitioned a general meeting of shareholders at Ricardo RCDO.L to propose the removal of its Chairman Mark Clare, ramping up calls for change at the British consulting firm.The UK-based science and technology consultancy firm, wh...Reuters
Thu, May 1
Stocks
UK Stocks-Factors to watch on May 1
May 1 (Reuters) - Britain's FTSE 100 .FTSE index opened 0.27% lower on Thursday. * LSEG: The London Stock Exchange Group LSEG.L said first-quarter income rose 8.2%.* LLOYDS: Lloyds Banking Group LLOY.L reported a drop in first-quarter profit and said it had set aside 100 million...Reuters
Thu, May 1
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South Korea acting leader Han resigns ahead of expected presidential run
SEOUL, May 1 (Reuters) - South Korea's acting leader Han Duck-soo resigned on Thursday ahead of an expected run for president in the country's snap election on June 3.Finance Minister Choi Sang-mok is seen standing in as acting president as required by law.Reuters
Thu, May 1
Stocks
Admiral and Heritage lead April gains among P&C stocks
European sector-specific Stoxx 600 Insurance index rose 1.3% in AprilAdmiral and Mapfre topped gains with increases of 14.3% and 10.3%, respectivelyU.S. P&C stocks underperformed, with S&P 500 Insurance benchmark slumping 5.3%Shares in Kemper, Hamilton and Kinsale lost more than 10% in April...Reuters
Thu, May 1
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Bank Of New York Mellon Corporation Obtains Regional Headquarters License In Saudi Arabia
May 1 (Reuters) - BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON CORP BK.N:BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON CORPORATION - GRANTED REGIONAL HEADQUARTERS LICENSE BY MINISTRY OF INVESTMENTS IN SAUDI ARABIABNY- RHQ IN RIYADH WILL PROVIDE STRATEGIC, ADMINISTRATIVE AND CORPORATE SERVICES FOR BNY IN MIDDLE EASTReuters
Thu, May 1
Stocks
The S&P 500 Just Completed a Rare Feat for Only the 11th Time in 75 Years -- and It Has a 100% Success Rate of Forecasting What's Next for Stocks
Compared to all other asset classes, nothing else comes close to matching the annualized return of stocks over the last century. But getting from Point A to B on Wall Street can often be a bumpy ride, as the last month has shown.On Feb. 19, the iconic S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) hit its all-time closi...The Motley Fool
Thu, May 1
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Russia's Medvedev says Ukraine minerals deal means Trump has forced Kyiv to pay for US aid
MOSCOW, May 1 (Reuters) - Russian security official Dmitry Medvedev said on Thursday that the signing of a minerals deal between Ukraine and the United States meant U.S. President Donald Trump had finally forced Kyiv to pay for U.S. aid."Now they will have to pay for military supplies with the n...Reuters
Thu, May 1
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Synthomer Says Q1 2025 Continuing Group Ebitda & Margin Ahead Of Q1 2024
May 1 (Reuters) - Synthomer PLC SYNTS.L:TRADING STATEMENT - SPRING 2025NO CHANGE TO OUR PREVIOUSLY STATED EXPECTATION OF FURTHER EARNINGS PROGRESS IN 2025Q1 2025 CONTINUING GROUP EBITDA & MARGIN AHEAD OF Q1 2024FOCUSED ON COST AND CASH SELF-HELP PROGRAMMESMANUFACTURING STRATEGY MITIGATES EXPOSUR...Reuters
Thu, May 1
Forex
Sumitomo Corp CEO - Expect Limited Direct Impact From U.S. Tariffs On Our Operations, But Will Have Indirect Impact
May 1 (Reuters) - Sumitomo Corp 8053.T:SUMITOMO CORP CEO: EXPECT LIMITED DIRECT IMPACT FROM U.S. TARIFFS ON OUR OPERATIONS, BUT WILL HAVE INDIRECT IMPACTSUMITOMO CORP CEO: IMPACT FROM U.S. TARIFFS ON OUR EARNINGS WILL BE LIMITED TO A MAXIMUM OF 40 BILLION YEN FOR FY2025/26SUMITOMO CORP CEO: HOPI...Reuters
Thu, May 1
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BREAKINGVIEWS-CK Hutchison deal is test of Chinese hospitality: podcast
By Aimee Donnellan, Una Galani LONDON/HONG KONG, May 1 (Reuters Breakingviews) - Follow on Appleor Spotify. Listen on the Reuters app. Read the episode transcript. Listen to the podcast The Li clan is facing political hurdles as it tries to offload the docks business to B...Reuters
Thu, May 1
Cryptocurrencies
Bitcoin Cooling Market Pressure: Veteran Holders On Binance Ease Off Selling Pressure
On Wednesday, Bitcoin’s price pulled back to the $93,000 level as bullish market performance waned before recovering above $94,000 a few hours later. Instead of sparking bearish sentiment among investors, the pullback seems to have done the opposite, as BTC holders in major crypto exchanges ar...Bitcoinist
Thu, May 1
