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marketbeat ⇢ Investors are piling into Amgen in hopes of capitalizing on the potential success of their anti-obesity drug MariTide, despite concerns about the stock's previous volatility and the need for positive data to sustain its current momentum.
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aol marketbeat ⇢ InvestingPro's Fair Value feature revolutionizes the stock analysis process by utilizing multiple financial models to calculate intrinsic value, allowing investors to make informed decisions based on a more accurate estimate of fair value.
# fed rate rates
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institutionalinvestor ⇢ US stocks ended last week on a high note after a weaker-than-expected April jobs report boosted optimism for potential interest rate cuts, with upcoming focus on economic data releases and earnings reports from companies like Disney and Arm.
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asia.nikkei ⇢ General Motors is facing challenges in China, its once-profitable market, as it experiences a decline in profits and market share, leading to speculation about the possibility of exiting the country.
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wsj ⇢ Vox has announced the addition of Gabrielle Berbey and Peter Balonon-Rosen as producers, and Andrea Kristinsdottir as an audio engineer to their audio team, with Berbey focusing on the Future Perfect podcast, Balonon-Rosen joining Today, Explained, and Kristinsdottir bringing her award-winning expertise to Vox.
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zerohedge ⇢ Israeli airstrikes target Rafah in Gaza, leading to the evacuation of residents amid escalating tensions, as fears of a full-scale assault against Hamas grow and ceasefire talks in Cairo remain inconclusive.
# starbucks schultz coffee
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inc ⇢ Former Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz believes that the company's decline in the US is due to a lack of focus on the customer experience in its stores, and suggests improvements to the app and menu offerings.
# boeing airbus starliner
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apnews ⇢ Boeing is set to launch NASA astronauts to the International Space Station on its Starliner spacecraft, marking a crucial final test after years of delays, technical setbacks, and budget overruns in the company's journey to challenge SpaceX's dominance in space travel.
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yahoo wsj bloomberg mediaite ⇢ Senator Tim Scott, in an attempt to address his Team Trump "problem," refuses to confirm if he will accept the results of the 2024 presidential election, potentially jeopardizing his national ambitions by appearing hostile towards democracy.
# columbia university school
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pbs mediaite ft zerohedge aol ⇢ Columbia University has canceled its main commencement event and will instead focus on smaller ceremonies due to protests over Israel's war in Gaza that led to dozens of arrests and sparked unrest on campus.
# russia ukraine russian
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nakedcapitalism seattletimes ⇢ US national security advisor Jake Sullivan stated that Ukraine will not be able to mount a counteroffensive against Russia until 2025, despite receiving US aid, with Russian advances expected in the meantime.
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# trump merchan judge
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semafor pbs mediaite zerohedge cnbc nbcnews theweek wsj axios bloomberg ⇢ Donald Trump's repeated attacks on special counsel Jack Smith culminated in a call for his arrest, reflecting a potential abuse of power and weaponization of the Justice Department if Trump were to return to the White House.
# qantas flights tickets
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cnn bloomberg ⇢ Qantas Airways has agreed to pay $79 million in compensation and fines for selling tickets on over 8,000 canceled flights, admitting to misleading customers and failing to provide timely cancellation notifications.
# robinhood sec notice
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theblock.co barrons wsj bloomberg marketwatch zerohedge ⇢ Robinhood Markets Inc. has received a notice from the SEC regarding alleged securities violations at its crypto division, with the company stating that it has cooperated with the investigation and believes the assets listed on its platform are not securities.
# oil saudi crude
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bostonglobe finance.yahoo zerohedge youtube ⇢ Steward Health Care is in the final stages of securing a financing deal with Medical Properties Trust to aid in its restructuring efforts, demonstrating a commitment to improving its financial stability and operational efficiency.
# rivian nio vehicle
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techspot finance.yahoo japantimes.co.jp ⇢ Vice President Kamala Harris announced a $100 million funding boost for small and medium-sized auto manufacturers in Detroit to support the American auto industry and help transition suppliers to manufacturing parts for the EV supply chain.
# emissions climate epa
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slowboring nytimes tipranks ⇢ A study found that the majority of respondents were not willing to pay to be exempted from mandatory masking, but the average person was willing to pay $525, with younger respondents showing higher willingness to pay.
# tyson chicken foods
finance.yahoo wsj barrons marketwatch theglobeandmail youtube benzinga bloomberg reuters ⇢ Tyson Foods raised its 2024 earnings outlook after posting second-quarter profits that beat analyst estimates, with most of the gain expected to come from its chicken business due to lower costs and improved operations.
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digiday tipranks ⇢ CISA is urging the software industry to address and eliminate directory traversal vulnerabilities, which have been exploited in recent high-profile incidents, posing a threat to critical infrastructure organizations and cloud services.
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# kangpokpi manipur yachttrouble
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mises ft asia.nikkei ⇢ Two oilmen faced trouble when the dictator's son demanded his yacht back, leading to a series of complications and challenges in their attempt to resolve the situation.
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arstechnica ⇢ The EU Council has denied France's request for legal clarification on the pending cybersecurity certification for cloud services, with discussions on the EUCS scheme potentially reaching a resolution at the end of May.
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# sohu netease youdao
tipranks benzinga youtube ⇢ Youdao, an intelligent learning company in China, will report its first quarter 2024 financial results on May 23, 2024, and hold an earnings teleconference call with simultaneous webcast to discuss the results.
# bank dime laundering
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barrons bloomberg wsj reuters ft ⇢ Sell Unit for as Much as $2.1 Billion to Private Equity Firms in a strategic move to streamline operations and focus on core business areas.
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nbcnews seattletimes wsj investing ⇢ Global news highlights include ongoing tensions between Russia and Ukraine, the continued spread of the Omicron variant of COVID-19, protests in Kazakhstan, and the aftermath of devastating floods in Brazil.
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May 6
Armed conflicts and attacks
- Israel–Hamas war
- Israeli invasion of the Gaza Strip (2023–present)
- Israel tells Gazans to evacuate part of Rafah. (BBC) (The Guardian)
- Israeli invasion of the Gaza Strip (2023–present)
- 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 issues 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 between Mahamat Déby, currently holding the position following 30 years of rule by his father Idriss Déby, and 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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cbc.ca theglobeandmail reuters theguardian theweek wsj ⇢ A 25-mile stretch of Interstate 20 through Alabama tells the story of American workers, where anti-union attitudes clash with deep worker dissatisfaction, culminating in a major union vote at the Mercedes-Benz plant.
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nypost wsj youtube ⇢ Hormel Foods has issued a recall for Planters Honey Roasted Peanuts and Planters Deluxe Lightly Salted Mixed Nuts sold at Dollar Tree and Publix in certain states due to potential Listeria contamination, with no reported illnesses so far.
# simmons white retire
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# socialsecurity tax benefits