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Pulse of the Hour
Toyota's $1.4 Billion EV Charge
Toyota accelerates into the EV market with a massive $1.4 billion investment to boost electric vehicle production in the U.S.
Stripe Embraces Crypto Payments
Fintech giant Stripe reenters the cryptocurrency space, introducing USDC stablecoin payments, signaling renewed corporate crypto confidence.
Saab's Soaring Sales Outlook
Defense firm Saab raises its sales outlook following a robust Q1 profit, highlighting increased demand in the global defense sector.
TotalEnergies' $2 Billion Buyback
Energy giant TotalEnergies announces a massive $2 billion share buyback as profits surge, prioritizing shareholder returns amidst energy market volatility.
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theblock.co ⇢ General Electric's aerospace division, GE Aerospace, exceeded expectations in its first earnings report as a standalone company, with analysts raising stock price targets following strong revenue and profit growth under CEO Larry Culp's leadership.
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reuters barrons ⇢ Globex Mining Enterprises Inc. provides an update on drilling results at the Mirage (Lac Escale) lithium property in Quebec, with Brunswick Exploration Inc. intersecting wide widths of lithium mineralization and continuing to prioritize near-surface mineralization.
# inflation rate economy
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ft aol ⇢ Analysts are concerned about the potential negative impact of uncertainty surrounding a Bank of Canada interest rate cut on the growth and credit quality of Canada's Big Six banks, with risks including job market deterioration and regulatory pressures.
# ev tesla honda
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youtube benzinga wsj ⇢ The Sun Joe Electric Tiller and Cultivator, Amazon's bestselling model with a 12-amp motor and six steel angled tines, is currently on sale for $140 and praised by over 22,000 five-star reviewers for its powerful and time-saving performance.
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# trump court immunity
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seattletimes ⇢ David Pecker testified that he had conversations with Sarah Sanders and Hope Hicks about continuing hush money payments to women who alleged affairs with Donald Trump after he was elected president.
# china blinken huawei
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asia.nikkei barrons reuters ⇢ Global fund managers have increased their exposure to Chinese stocks, shifting from underweight to neutral positions, following regulatory changes and a rebound in the market, while also reducing their allocation in Taiwan.
# boeing southwest airlines
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theguardian ⇢ Boeing's recovery from its current predicament may involve a potential buyout of supplier Spirit AeroSystems Holdings, Inc. and the appointment of a new CEO, with the company needing to focus on stabilizing production in the near term and fixing long-term issues.
# israel gaza hamas
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zerohedge ⇢ Pro-Palestine student protesters across the country are demanding universities to sell off Israel-related stocks, leading to hundreds of arrests and campus closures as they call for a cease fire and divestment from companies benefiting from Israel's actions in Gaza.
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# ring ftc sec
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thehill theguardian ⇢ Consensys has filed a lawsuit against the SEC, claiming that the regulator's attempt to classify Ethereum as a security and investigate its MetaMask wallet product violates the company's rights and goes against previous regulatory consensus.
# mortgage home mortgagerates
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247wallst aol bloomberg benzinga barrons edition.cnn marketwatch thehill ⇢ The rise in all-cash transactions for luxury homes has led to a significant increase in their median sale price, outpacing the growth seen in non-luxury homes, as wealthy buyers have the financial flexibility to pay in cash.
# ai micron aircraft
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siliconrepublic wsj ⇢ Gravitics has been awarded a $1.7 million contract by the U.S. Space Force to develop orbital platforms for tactically responsive space missions, working with partners like Rocket Lab and True Anomaly.
# anglo bhp angloamerican
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euronews youtube cnbc ⇢ BHP's proposed bid for Anglo American has sparked speculation of potential M&A activity in the Canadian copper mining sector, with Capstone Mining Corp. and HudBay Minerals Inc. identified as top acquisition targets by Scotia Capital Inc. analyst Orest Wowkodaw.
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# ukraine russian russia
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theweek bloomberg zerohedge cnbc ft pbs ⇢ If Ukraine loses, it would be a humiliating episode for the West, damaging their credibility and reinforcing the idea that might makes right, leading to potential shifts in global power dynamics and challenges to the EU's effectiveness.
# tiktok bytedance ban
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spyglass aol bostonherald businessinsider thestreet wsj theguardian japantimes.co.jp ⇢ ByteDance plans to shut down TikTok rather than sell it if legal efforts fail to fight legislation banning the app from app stores in the United States, as reported by Reuters.
# chipotle chicken restaurant
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komonews ⇢ Michelin has introduced a new hotel ranking system in the US, awarding three keys to 11 luxury hotels in California and New York based on the overall experience rather than specific amenities.
# auction exportsales export
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investing zerohedge barrons ⇢ Goldman Sachs analysts predict a moderation in natural gas prices as supply increases, seasonal demand rises, and LNG outages are resolved, leading to a more balanced market dynamic in the coming months.
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# peacock streaming roku
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variety investors wsj benzinga theglobeandmail apnews tipranks marketwatch youtube finance.yahoo ⇢ Roku reported a 19% increase in revenue to $882 million, a net loss of $50.9 million, 81.6 million active accounts, and projected net revenue of $935 million for Q2, leading to a 6% increase in stock price after hours.
# workers noncompete agreements
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huffpost marketplace edition.cnn thestreet coindesk ⇢ US game developers are celebrating the FTC's ban on non-compete clauses, which will allow talent to change companies or start their own studios without facing legal challenges or being restricted from working in the industry.
# stripe payments credit
pymnts bloomberg techcrunch theblock.co siliconrepublic cnbc tipranks benzinga coindesk youtube ⇢ Digital platforms like EasyKnock and Bloom Credit are revolutionizing personal finance for renters by incorporating rental payment data into credit scoring models, offering credit-building opportunities, rewards, and access to financial resources.
# retirement boomers savings
beresfordresearch semafor marketplace axios siliconvalley theglobeandmail aol cnbc nbcnews wsj theweek finance.yahoo ⇢ The US birthrate hit a record low in 2023, reflecting a global trend of declining fertility rates due to factors such as women delaying childbirth for career reasons and economic uncertainties, with potential negative impacts on the economy and social programs.
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# fcc neutrality netneutrality
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thedailyupside ⇢ The FCC voted to restore net neutrality rules, prohibiting internet service providers from selectively speeding up, slowing down, or blocking users' internet traffic, in an effort to ensure equal access to all websites and prevent potential abuses of power.
# band artists eilish
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cinemablend msnbc ⇢ Phish is embarking on a summer tour in the US, with tickets available for purchase through Ticketmaster and Live Nation, starting at $67.20 for GA Lawn Tickets, and resale tickets also available on StubHub and Vivid Seats.
# beer wine robusta
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bbc.co.uk theglobeandmail ⇢ Constellation Brands reported strong earnings in its fourth quarter, driven by a surge in beer sales, particularly from popular imported brands like Corona, Modelo, and Pacifico, while its wine and spirits portfolio struggled.
# milk virus bird
businessinsider nytimes aol vox nbcnews barrons theweek bloomberg axios semafor reuters ⇢ Despite the discovery of bird flu particles in pasteurized milk, a former surgeon general remains unfazed and has no plans to change his eating habits.
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# women thc ronny
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marginalrevolution inc wsj pbs aol ⇢ Despite some progress in women's leadership roles, the lack of opportunity, mentorship, and investment in career development is hindering their advancement and creating a competitive disadvantage for organizations.
# onion tetrahedron globaltetrahedron
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politico reuters ⇢ G/O Media has sold the popular satire site The Onion to a Chicago-based firm called Global Tetrahedron, ensuring that the site's staff will remain intact in Chicago, following the recent sale of Deadspin to Lineup Publishing.
# labour modi railways
theweek bloomberg wsj asia.nikkei cnbc zerohedge mediaite theguardian ⇢ The India elections, spanning over several weeks, are marred by violence, hate speech accusations, and concerns about the fairness of the electoral process, with Prime Minister Modi expected to win a third term despite opposition challenges.
# nfl draft nfldraft
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bespokepremium siliconvalley benzinga ⇢ The New England Patriots are expected to select a quarterback with their No. 3 pick in the NFL draft, while the Washington Commanders are likely to choose between Jayden Daniels and Drake Maye at No. 2.
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Law and crime
- A court in Ukraine orders the arrest of agriculture minister Mykola Solskyi on a charge of illegal acquisition of land worth $7 million. (Reuters)
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Disasters and accidents
- 2024 Kenya floods
- Floods caused by weeks of heavy rains in Kenya have killed at least 38 people, according to the Red Cross. (Reuters) (The Washington Post)
- Floods and landslides have killed at least 155 people in Tanzania, according to Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa. (BBC News)
International relations
- Russia–NATO relations
- Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov warns that Russia will make NATO nuclear weapons in Poland one of its primary targets if they are deployed there. (The Jerusalem Post)
Law and crime
- Harvey Weinstein sexual abuse cases
- The New York Court of Appeals overturns former American film producer Harvey Weinstein's 2020 conviction in the state for rape by a vote of 4–3, and orders a new trial. However, Weinstein will still remain in prison on a 2022 conviction in California for rape. (AP) (CNN)
Politics and elections
- Haitian crisis
- Ariel Henry formally resigns as Prime Minister of Haiti and is replaced by the Transitional Presidential Council. (AP) (France 24)
- The Scottish National Party's coalition in the Scottish government with the Scottish Greens collapses as the Scottish National Party withdraws, although the party announces its intention to continue as a minority government. In response, the Scottish Conservatives call a no confidence vote against First Minister Humza Yousaf. (Reuters) (BBC News)
- April 2024 Israel–Hamas war protests on university campuses
- The University of Southern California cancels its main commencement ceremony due to safety concerns. (Reuters)
- U.S. State Department Arabic language spokesperson resigns in opposition to U.S. Gaza policy. (Reuters)
Sports
- 2024 NFL draft
- The NFL draft is held in Detroit, Michigan, U.S., with the Chicago Bears taking former USC quarterback Caleb Williams with the first overall pick. (Chicago Tribune)
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# bridge ship baltimore
marketplace theglobeandmail wsj bloomberg zerohedge youtube seattletimes businessinsider ⇢ After being stuck in the Port of Baltimore for over four weeks, cargo ships are finally able to leave through a newly cleared channel, bringing relief to crews and boosting business opportunities.
# venice tourists visitors
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fastcompany theweek bloomberg theguardian cbsnews thestreet economist ⇢ Venice has implemented a 5-euro day-tripper entry fee in an effort to manage overtourism, with residents protesting the program and tourists required to download a QR code for entry during peak hours.
# congo rwanda minerals
semafor abcnews.go ft bloomberg aol mediaite reuters ⇢ Congo's government is questioning Apple about the use of "blood minerals" from conflict zones in the country that may be smuggled into its supply chains, demanding answers within three weeks.
# macron europe kickl
zerohedge wsj apnews economist ft ⇢ The difficulty in having a sensible immigration policy discussion is due to the polarized views on border control, lack of consideration for demographics and fertility rates, and politicians' avoidance of addressing the need for immigration to maintain population stability.
# climate weather noaa
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nakedcapitalism cnbc wsj ⇢ The head of Canada's financial watchdog warns that the insurance industry is vulnerable to a major disaster like a significant earthquake, as Canada lacks a mechanism for government intervention to stabilize the industry in such a situation.
# butterfield sheriffoffice sheriff
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sfgate ⇢ The teen child of tech founders who set up Slack and Flickr, Mint Butterfield, has gone missing in California, with authorities appealing for help in finding the 16-year-old believed to have run away, possibly to San Francisco.