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Pulse of the Hour
Allete Goes Private in $6.2B Deal
Allete embraces transition to private sector; shareholders to expect lucrative buyout as the clean-energy firm secures a $6.2 billion agreement.
Boeing Starliner Set for Space
Boeing's Starliner takes a giant leap, embarking on its pioneering crewed flight to the International Space Station.
Mandalay Readies Q1 Results
Investors brace for impact as Mandalay Resources preps to unveil its Q1 2024 financial performance, reflecting the latest industry trends.
Allete Merges for Growth
In a strategic expansion, Allete Inc merges, aiming to scale operations and promising shareholders significant payouts post-deal.
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reuters ⇢ Trailbreaker Resources has received an exploration permit for the Swan target at the Atsutla Gold Project in northern British Columbia, allowing for advanced exploration activities including geophysical surveying and diamond drilling to define the mineralization system.
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barchart ⇢ The US may have found a way to prevent recessions, which would be positive for job security and stock portfolios.
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counterpointresearch finance.yahoo tipranks benzinga barchart ⇢ Prediction markets are indicating a low likelihood of Elon Musk stepping down as Tesla CEO, while also predicting high levels of social media activity from him, as well as ongoing legal battles and regulatory challenges in the prediction market industry.
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youtube ⇢ Ocean Power Technologies has successfully demonstrated its advanced AI Maritime Domain Awareness Solution, Merrows, using the Next Generation PowerBuoy in the North Atlantic, showcasing its Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance capabilities to potential customers.
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ft ⇢ France's Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire expressed openness to China's BYD opening an electric vehicle factory in France, despite concerns about Chinese EV dominance and EU investigations into Chinese state subsidies for carmakers.
# mep ecb eu
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mises ⇢ Key tech lawmakers such as Brando Benifei, Axel Voss, Birgit Sippel, Eva Maydell, and Kim van Sparrentak are hoping to be re-elected in the upcoming European Parliament election, while newcomer Luukas Ilves is also vying for a seat.
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seattletimes wsj theguardian ⇢ China's lunar base hype video mistakenly featured a NASA Space Shuttle lifting off, prompting them to quickly correct the error and showcase their own advancements in space exploration.
# cancer microplastics patent
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riskhedge aol youtube ⇢ Renovaro Inc. aims to revolutionize cancer detection and treatment by leveraging AI technology, strategic alliances with companies like Nvidia, and acquisitions like Cyclomics to provide early diagnosis and personalized medicine for improved patient outcomes.
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nytimes ⇢ Hungary and Serbia, led by autocratic leaders, are rolling out the red carpet for China's Xi Jinping during his European tour, as they seek to strengthen economic ties and benefit from Chinese investments in infrastructure and technology.
# trump campaign parscale
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mediaite bloomberg businessinsider ⇢ Republican candidates hoping to retake the Senate are relying on wealthy candidates to counter Democrats' financial advantage, but are facing challenges such as residency questions and past controversies that could hinder their chances of success.
# rafah israel hamas
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cnbc youtube bloomberg apnews investing ⇢ The Pulitzer Prizes, which will be awarded on Monday, recognize excellence in journalism and the arts, with potential winners including coverage of major events like the attack on Israel and the use of artificial intelligence in reporting.
# qantas flights tickets
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ndtv coindesk reuters ⇢ Qantas has agreed to pay a $120 million settlement, including a $100 million civil penalty and $20 million in compensation to customers, after allegedly selling tickets to flights that had already been cancelled.
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# tourism holiday china
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edition.cnn scmp benzinga asiafinancial finance.yahoo ⇢ Foreigners spent 700% more on Alipay in China during the Labour Day holiday, benefiting from the country's new visa-free entry policies, while Chinese tourists also increased their overseas spending, with Southeast Asia and Japan being popular destinations.
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asia.nikkei ft mises wsj barrons theguardian reuters bbc ⇢ Battleground economies, which are struggling due to the pandemic, present a challenge for President Biden as he navigates the delicate balance of addressing economic issues while also focusing on key swing states.
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ksat ⇢ Tyson Foods beat profit estimates in the second quarter by focusing on cost control efforts, including shutting down some U.S. chicken processing plants, leading to a rise in adjusted earnings per share and improved operating margins.
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# trump judge police
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theweek edition.cnn axios youtube washingtonpost ⇢ The hush money trial of former President Donald Trump resumed with emotional and tense testimony from major witnesses, including Hope Hicks and Keith Davidson, regarding payments made to women who claimed to have had sexual encounters with Trump.
# sohu youdao netease
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king5 theguardian ⇢ Former Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz criticized current management for a decline in earnings and share price, citing a lack of focus on the customer experience and merchant perspective, threatening the current CEO's position if results do not improve.
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chicagotribune ⇢ ABC News President Kim Godwin has announced her retirement from broadcast journalism after a tumultuous three-year run, with Disney veteran Debra OConnell taking over for the time being to lead the network.
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cbsnews benzinga dailymail.co.uk ⇢ The Met Gala 2024, themed "Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion," will feature exclusive guests and red carpet looks, with the event being live streamed on Vogue's website, TikTok, and YouTube channels as well as on E! News.
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theregister seattletimes ⇢ Russia plans to conduct a military exercise involving tactical nuclear weapons in response to perceived threats from Western nations, particularly in relation to the conflict in Ukraine.
# steward medicalproperties stewardhealth
bostonherald wsj bloomberg marketwatch finance.yahoo tipranks youtube zerohedge ⇢ Steward Health Care System LLC filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in Texas, seeking funding from landlord Medical Properties Trust Inc to restructure its operations and address liquidity issues, with assets and liabilities ranging from $1 billion to $10 billion.
# dudum palestinian protesters
foxbusiness youtube wsj ft bloomberg aol zerohedge ⇢ Hims & Hers CEO Andrew Dudum walked back his praise for anti-Israel protesters on college campuses, clarifying that he does not support violence, antisemitism, or intimidation after facing criticism and a drop in the company's stock.
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nypost ft benzinga ⇢ A 65-year-old with $500k in cash, $1 million in an IRA, and Social Security benefits should carefully plan their retirement income, considering factors such as maximizing Social Security benefits, investing wisely, and managing taxes.
# simmons white retire
nbcnews aol businessinsider marketwatch ⇢ An Army financial counselor, who was also an investment manager, took advantage of Gold Star families by convincing them to hand over their money for investments that resulted in significant losses.
# union workers westjet
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travelandleisure ⇢ WestJet and the Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Association reached a tentative agreement, averting a potential work stoppage that could have disrupted flights, with the deal addressing concerns around compensation, benefits, and scheduling.
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seekingalpha ⇢ Perficient, a global digital consultancy, has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by EQT for approximately $3.0 billion in an all-cash transaction, providing shareholders with a 75% premium on their shares.
Wikipedia Current Events
May 6
Armed conflicts and attacks
- Russian invasion of Ukraine
- Western Russia attacks
- Six people are killed and 35 others are injured in Ukrainian drone attacks in Belgorod Oblast, Russia. (The Moscow Times)
- Western Russia attacks
Disasters and accidents
- Weather of 2024
- The Storm Prediction Center in the United States announces the issuance of a high risk convective outlook ahead of an expected significant tornado outbreak in areas of Oklahoma and Kansas.(Storm Prediction Center)
Politics and elections
- 2024 Chadian presidential election
- Chad holds elections under its junta. Mahamat Déby, who currently holds the position following 30 years of rule by his father Idriss Déby, is competing against Prime Minister Succès Masra. (Reuters) (Al Jazeera)
May 5
Armed conflicts and attacks
- Israel–Hamas war
- Israel–Hezbollah conflict
- Israeli air raids in Meiss Ej Jabal, Lebanon, cause "massive destruction" according to a Lebanese state-run agency, killing four civilians and injuring three others. In response, Hezbollah fires dozens of Katyusha and Falaq rockets towards Kiryat Shmona, Israel. (Reuters)
- Three Israeli soldiers are killed and ten civilians are injured when Hamas launches a rocket barrage at the Kerem Shalom border crossing. (Times of Israel) (Reuters) (Jerusalem Post)
- Hamas announces the end of ceasefire talks held in Cairo, Egypt, while Israel vows to continue its military operations. (AP)
- Israel–Hezbollah conflict
- Russian invasion of Ukraine
- Terrorism in Australia
Arts and culture
- With the closing performance of the Celebration Tour at Copacabana Beach, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, American singer Madonna attracted 1.6 million people in a free concert and broke the record for the most attended stand-alone concert by any artist, and the all-time highest attended concert by a female artist. (Billboard)
Disasters and accidents
- 2024 Brazil floods
- The death toll from the ongoing heavy flooding in southern Brazil increases to 78, with more than 100 people still missing. (Reuters)
- 2024 Kenya floods
Politics and elections
- Israel–Hamas war protests
- 2024 pro-Palestinian protests on university campuses
- Virginia State Police dismantle a pro-Palestine encampment on the University of Virginia campus in Charlottesville, and arrest more than 15 students. (The Daily Progress)
- 2024 pro-Palestinian protests on university campuses
- 2024 Panamanian general election
- Panamanians elect their President and members of the National Assembly. (Reuters)
- José Raúl Mulino, the stand-in for former President Ricardo Martinelli wins the presidential election with more than 35% of the vote, after his three nearest opponents conceded. He will assume office in July. (AP)
- 2024 Togolese parliamentary election
- Togo's ruling party Union for the Republic wins the majority of seats in the National Assembly, with 108 out of 113 seats. (AP)
- Censorship in Israel
- Thousands of Hungarians protest in Debrecen, Hungary, against Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's rule and policies. (Reuters)
Sports
- 2024 Formula One World Championship
- 2024 Miami Grand Prix
- In auto racing, McLaren driver Lando Norris wins his first Formula One race after winning the Miami Grand Prix. (DW)
- 2024 Miami Grand Prix
- 2024 NASCAR Cup Series
- 2024 AdventHealth 400
- Kyle Larson defeats Chris Buescher in the closest finish in NASCAR Cup Series history, winning a photo finish by one-thousandth (0.001) of a second. (AP)
- 2024 AdventHealth 400
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wsj ft bloomberg reuters ⇢ Atos, a French tech group, is considering bailout offers from Křetínský and Onepoint as they try to finalize a restructuring plan this month to address their financial difficulties.
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foxnews reason wsj dailymail.co.uk theweek ⇢ The rise in squatting in cities across America is a real problem exacerbated by limited housing supply, leading to individuals illegally occupying properties and causing issues for homeowners.
# philippines taiwan chinasea
benzinga cnbc bloomberg ⇢ Taiwan's Vice President-Elect emphasizes the importance of self-strengthening despite US support, as Taiwan faces escalating tensions with China and aims to build its own strengths to defend against potential military threats.
# indonesia indonesiaeconomy jakartaindonesia
wsj reuters asia.nikkei bloomberg ft ⇢ Indonesia's GDP growth exceeded expectations, accelerating to 5.11% in the latest quarter, indicating a strong economic performance in the country.
# shopping items secondhand
bloomberg wsj theguardian theweek businessinsider ⇢ Rental 'libraries of things' are becoming increasingly popular as a way to save money, space, and reduce waste, with services offering items such as children's clothing, household tools, and equipment for various needs.