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ReutersThu, Jul 17
Trump called Netanyahu after strike on church in Gaza, White House says
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Why BigBear.ai Stock Is Skyrocketing Today
ReutersThu, Jul 17
US Cash Grains-Corn bids flat to lower on slow demand, soybean bids steady
CryptopolitanThu, Jul 17
Thailand introduces crypto sandbox project allowing tourists to spend baht
GBP/JPY rises on weak Japanese trade data, CPI in focus
ReutersThu, Jul 17
White House: EU continues to be very eager in trade negotiations
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Trump called Netanyahu after strike on church in Gaza, White House says
WASHINGTON, July 17 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump called Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to address an Israeli strike on Gaza's sole Catholic Church, the White House said on Thursday.Three people were killed and several others injured in the strike.Reuters
Thu, Jul 17
Stocks
Why BigBear.ai Stock Is Skyrocketing Today
Key PointsBigBear.ai stock is surging Thursday amid a day of bullish momentum for the broader market. While there haven't been any major new developments for the company, investors are continuing to bet on defense artificial intelligence (AI) stocks. BigBear.ai's share price has now risen more than ...The Motley Fool
Thu, Jul 17
Commodities
US Cash Grains-Corn bids flat to lower on slow demand, soybean bids steady
CHICAGO, July 17 (Reuters) - Spot basis bids for corn delivered to U.S. Midwest elevators and processing plants were flat to lower on Thursday on generally slow demand, while soybean basis bids were mostly unchanged.An elevator in Cincinnati, Ohio, cut its spot corn basis bid by 7 cents a bushel and...Reuters
Thu, Jul 17
Economic Indicator
White House: EU continues to be very eager in trade negotiations
WASHINGTON, July 17 (Reuters) - The European Union continues to be very eager in negotiating trade with the U.S., White House spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt said at a press conference on Thursday.The bloc is seeking "ways to lower their tariff and their non-tariff barriers that we have long said h...Reuters
Thu, Jul 17
Stocks
Couche-Tard jumps after scrapping $46 billion bid for Japan's Seven & i
** Shares of Canadian retailer Alimentation Couche-Tard ATD.TO surge as much as 18.5% to C$80.96 ** Couche-Tard pulled its $46 billion bid to buy Seven & i Holdings 3382.T late on Wednesday, saying the retailer refused to engage constructively on the deal** ATD, which operates Circle K, made an ...Reuters
Thu, Jul 17
Commodities
PRECIOUS-Gold eases on firmer dollar, solid US data
US retail sales beat expectations in JuneFed's Kugler: No rate cut for some time as tariffs pass through to pricesPalladium hits near 2-year peakBy Sarah Qureshi July 17 (Reuters) - Gold prices edged lower on Thursday, weighed down by a stronger dollar and robust U.S. economic data, while cau...Reuters
Thu, Jul 17
Forex
HSBC executive's fraud conviction voided by US appeals court
Mark Johnson led an HSBC foreign exchange deskJohnson accused of "front-running' Cairn Energy tradeFraud theories underlying conviction invalid or weakUS Attorney's office in Brooklyn declined to commentBy Jonathan Stempel NEW YORK, July 17 (Reuters) - A U.S. appeals court on Thursday...Reuters
Thu, Jul 17
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Trump will not recommend special prosecutor in Epstein case
WASHINGTON, July 17 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump will not recommend a special prosecutor in the Jeffrey Epstein case, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said on Thursday."The president would not recommend a special prosecutor in the Epstein case. That's how he feels,"...Reuters
Thu, Jul 17
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U.S. RESEARCH ROUNDUP-Bank of America, Goldman Sachs, Microsoft
July 17 (Reuters) - Wall Street securities analysts revised their ratings and price targets on several U.S.-listed companies, including Bank of America, Goldman Sachs and Microsoft, on Thursday. HIGHLIGHTS* Bank of America BAC.N: Piper Sandler raises target price to $49 from $46* Goldman Sachs GS.N:...Reuters
Thu, Jul 17
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Trump evaluated for swelling in legs, bruising on hands, White House says
July 17 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump was evaluated for swelling in his lower legs and bruising on his hands, White House spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt said Thursday.Citing a letter from Trump's physician, Leavitt told reporters that Trump underwent examinations and an ultrasound on his...Reuters
Thu, Jul 17
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PepsiCo to rebrand Lay's, Tostitos without artificial dyes, flavors
Also expands use of avocado/olive oil instead of canola/soybean oil Move comes amid push from Kennedy to ditch synthetic dyesUncertain if consumers will pay up for more premium productsBy Jessica DiNapoli and Juveria Tabassum July 17 (Reuters) - PepsiCo PEP.O is planning to highlight what will no...Reuters
Thu, Jul 17
Stocks
Why Oklo Stock Popped on Thursday
Key PointsOklo announced it has completed a "pre-application readiness assessment" for its first NRC reactor license.The company plans to file its application for a license for Phase 1 of its construction plan later this year.Oklo anticipates getting the reactor on line and generating revenue in 202...The Motley Fool
Thu, Jul 17
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New US postal chief confident agency will be able to preserve independence
By David Shepardson WASHINGTON, July 17 (Reuters) - New U.S. Postmaster General David Steiner told employees he is confident the Postal Service will be able to demonstrate it can operate successfully as an independent agency."I am convinced that a strength of the Postal Service resides in our...Reuters
Thu, Jul 17
Stocks
PREVIEW: Western Alliance Bancorp climbs ahead of report
** Western Alliance Bancorp WAL shares advancing 2.4% on Thurs ahead of qtrly results after the bell, with analysts expecting increased profits** Analysts on avg expect qtrly rev up 9% to $838.2 mln, per LSEG. Adjusted EPS seen at $2.03 vs $1.71 yr-ago** Shares of the community bank have advanced ab...Reuters
Thu, Jul 17
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OpenAI unveils ChatGPT agent to handle tasks as AI apps evolve
July 17 (Reuters) - OpenAI launched an artificial intelligence agent for its popular chatbot ChatGPT on Thursday that can complete complex tasks as the Microsoft-backed MSFT.O startup looks to get ahead of competitors in the AI race.AI agents — considered to be an evolution of an assistant — have be...Reuters
Thu, Jul 17
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Soccer-Argentine clubs welcome back away fans after 12 years
BUENOS AIRES, July 17 (Reuters) - Argentine football clubs can now welcome away supporters after a 12-year ban, the Argentine Football Association said on Thursday.The ban, imposed in 2013 following violent incidents, including the death of a spectator, has now been lifted as part of a staged reintr...Reuters
Thu, Jul 17
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US Attorney General Bondi visits Alcatraz after Trump call to reopen notorious prison
July 17 (Reuters) - U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi visited the infamous Alcatraz prison in the San Francisco Bay on Thursday, weeks after President Donald Trump said he would order the long-shuttered facility, now operated as a historical site, to once again house violent criminals.Aerial footage s...Reuters
Thu, Jul 17
Stocks
Why PepsiCo Stock Was Climbing Today
Key PointsPepsi edged past expectations in its second-quarter earnings report.The company is still struggling with headwinds in the domestic market.After a recent sell-off, Pepsi's dividend looks attractive. 10 stocks we like better than PepsiCo › Shares of PepsiCo (NASDAQ: PEP) were climbing today ...The Motley Fool
Thu, Jul 17
Forex
AUD/USD slides as weak Australian jobs data meets robust US retail sales
The Australian Dollar (AUD) is weakening against the US Dollar (USD) on Thursday after employment data from Australia reflected a slowdown in the labour market. Meanwhile, US Retail Sales data surprised to the upside, reflecting an increase in consumer spending in June.
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