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Robinhood’s Rocky Road with SEC Over Crypto
Robinhood Crypto receives SEC 'Wells Notice', signaling potential enforcement actions for alleged securities violations.
GM's Waning Influence in the Chinese Market
U.S. automaker giant GM struggles to maintain its foothold in China, once considered a vital growth market.
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asia.nikkei ⇢ Perficient (PRFT) stock surged 53% after announcing a $3 billion acquisition deal with EQT AB, offering shareholders a premium price of $76 per share and taking the company private.
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theregister ⇢ Termina selected and ranked the 2024 Seed 100 and Seed 40 lists of the top early-stage venture capitalists based on factors such as track record, investment performance, network, and reputation within the industry.
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cnbc ⇢ The lumber market in 2024 is facing risks such as potential increased production capacity at sawmills, challenges in the SPF market due to decreased European imports, and supply constraints in North America, leading to a growing popularity of lumber futures for hedging and speculation.
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seattletimes ⇢ 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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cnn youtube cnbc ft investing scmp finance.yahoo ⇢ During the May Day holiday, China's average daily home sales dropped by 47% compared to the previous year, prompting policymakers to consider implementing measures such as lowering downpayment ratios and reducing mortgage interest rates.
# xi china jinping
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apnews wsj asia.nikkei seattletimes ft abcnews.go ⇢ A recent Gallup poll revealed that global preference for U.S. leadership over China increases during Democratic administrations, with nearly half of countries favoring the U.S. in 2023 compared to only 21% favoring China.
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inc ⇢ 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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techspot finance.yahoo ⇢ 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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247wallst benzinga finance.yahoo ⇢ 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.
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japantimes.co.jp bloomberg ⇢ Qantas has agreed to pay a $100m penalty and compensate customers for selling tickets to already-cancelled flights, abandoning their "bundle of rights" argument, in a settlement reached with the ACCC under new CEO Vanessa Hudson.
# oil saudi crude
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# columbia palestinian dudum
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mises barrons ⇢ 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.
# steward hospitals bankruptcy
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bostonherald bloomberg tipranks youtube zerohedge ⇢ 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.
# sohu youdao netease
tipranks youtube benzinga bloomberg wsj ⇢ Sohu.com Limited will report its first quarter 2024 financial results on May 20, 2024, and host a conference call to discuss the results, offering a comprehensive range of online media, video, and game services in China.
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socialmediatoday dailymail.co.uk ⇢ Jack Dorsey has shifted from criticizing Elon Musk to praising him, unfollowing accounts on Twitter to only follow Musk, Snowden, and Assange, and stepping down from the board of Bluesky to support Musk's vision.
# robinhood sec wellsnotice
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theblock.co bloomberg barrons cnbc aol zerohedge ⇢ Robinhood's shares fell after receiving a Wells Notice from the SEC, indicating potential enforcement action for alleged violations of securities laws related to its crypto arm, with the company expressing disappointment and asserting that the assets in question are not securities.
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politico.eu ⇢ 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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syracuse ⇢ Popular online beauty brand Boscia, known for its clean beauty products, will be closing its retail store on May 31 without filing for bankruptcy, citing challenges in the online-only market and the inability for customers to try products.
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 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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# union workers westjet
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