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# dividend stock investors
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seekingalpha ⇢ Rocket Lab USA and Confluent are two hot growth stocks that are poised for significant growth in the coming years, with Rocket Lab dominating the satellite launch industry and Confluent providing essential data management services to a wide range of companies.
# yen japan china
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scmp ⇢ Fed Governor Michelle Bowman is willing to raise interest rates if inflation stalls or reverses, citing factors such as supply-side improvements, geopolitical developments, fiscal stimulus, increased immigration, and continued labor market tightness as potential inflation risks.
# israel aljazeera jazeera
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bloomberg ⇢ Hamas and Israel have ended cease-fire talks in Cairo, with Israel vowing a military operation in the near future and closing the main crossing point for humanitarian aid to Gaza after Hamas attacked it.
# trump biden noem
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benzinga semafor ⇢ Donald Trump accused Joe Biden of running a "Gestapo administration" and criticized prosecutors involved in his criminal indictments during a private address to donors, drawing backlash for his inflammatory and offensive remarks.
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# retirement gen socialsecurity
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seattletimes ⇢ Former White House economist Todd Buchholz warns that Gen Z will bear the burden of the massive U.S. debt left by previous generations, as the Treasury Department missed an opportunity to secure cheap debt through issuing super-long bonds.
# stores prices caribbean
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travelandleisure ⇢ Consumers, including regular fast-food diners like Denis Montenaro, are turning away from fast food chains as prices continue to climb, leading to a decline in traffic and sales for major companies like McDonald's, Starbucks, and Yum Brands.
# buffett berkshire hathaway
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forbes inc ⇢ The Berkshire Hathaway meeting provided insight into Warren Buffett's successor Greg Abel's capabilities, with Buffett indicating that Abel will also handle the company's investments, raising questions about the succession plan.
# tesla ev subaru
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insideevs aol ⇢ The author's approach to owning an electric vehicle is to keep it for at least 10 years, not worrying about resale value, as advancements in technology may make current models seem outdated in the future.
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# protests campus students
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reason ⇢ Sen. Mark Kelly supports law enforcement intervening in pro-Palestine college protests if there are unlawful acts, stating that protesters who commit crimes should be arrested and expressing concern over rising anti-Semitism at the demonstrations.
# ai elevenlabs dua
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ritholtz ⇢ Warren Buffett warns that the development of artificial intelligence could lead to disastrous consequences for society, as it may enable scammers to more effectively carry out their crimes.
# dorsey bluesky tiktok
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politico.eu theglobeandmail ⇢ Former Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey is causing controversy on the platform by sharing insider information and potentially revealing the reasons behind his departure, stirring up speculation and intrigue among users.
# xi china macron
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nytimes zerohedge scmp ⇢ Chinese President Xi Jinping is visiting Europe to strengthen economic ties, despite concerns over Chinese influence, espionage, and defense trade with Russia, while facing protests demanding respect for Tibetan and Uyghur rights.
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# paramount sony apollo
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variety tipranks techcrunch aol bostonherald ⇢ Paramount Global has opened acquisition negotiations with Sony and Apollo after talks with Skydance lapsed, with Sony and Apollo making a $26 billion all-cash offer to buy Paramount, which is struggling following major losses and the departure of CEO Bob Bakish.
# boeing ryanair flight
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foxbusiness axios ⇢ Boeing is hoping to redeem itself in the space industry by launching its Starliner capsule to ferry NASA astronauts to the International Space Station, after facing setbacks and criticism on Earth.
# qantas flights airline
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goodnewsnetwork ⇢ Qantas Airways has agreed to pay a $66 million penalty and start a $20 million remediation program for passengers affected by flight cancellations, following a lawsuit accusing the airline of illegally selling tickets for cancelled flights.
# russian ukraine brigade
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theregister ⇢ Putin's gas empire has crumbled as Gazprom suffered its worst loss in 25 years, with European countries reducing their reliance on Russian gas imports and turning to other suppliers like Norway.
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# godwin abc abcnews
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theweek ⇢ 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.
# labour nhs sunak
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mises zerohedge wsj ⇢ The Tory party's hopes for the next election rely heavily on the UK economy, with upcoming economic indicators such as interest rates, growth figures, and inflation numbers expected to show signs of improvement.
# westpac wbc bankingcorporation
tipranks investing reuters bloomberg wsj ⇢ Westpac's first-half profit has decreased, leading the company to announce a buyback program in an effort to boost shareholder value.
# oil deepwater saudiarabia
bloomberg reuters wsj theglobeandmail theguardian ⇢ Big Oil is showing renewed interest in deepwater exploration fields, with new discoveries off Guyana, Namibia, and the U.S. Gulf Coast offering longer-term production, lower breakeven costs, big resource potentials, and lower carbon emissions.
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# planters recall listeria
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ftw.usatoday ⇢ Hormel Foods has issued a recall for Planters Honey Roasted Peanuts and Deluxe Lightly Salted Mixed Nuts distributed to five states in the southeast U.S. due to potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes, which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections.
# water floods brazil
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13wham ⇢ The catastrophic floods in Brazil, driven by a combination of climate change and the El Niño weather pattern, are part of a global trend of extreme rain events that are worsening humanitarian and environmental crises worldwide.
# coffee starbucks beanless
businessinsider finance.yahoo marketwatch bloomberg theguardian ⇢ Companies are developing synthetic coffee alternatives made from ingredients like chickpeas and lab-grown cells to combat the environmental and social issues caused by traditional coffee production, with potential for widespread adoption in the future.
# gwen stefani shelton
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wkrn ft ⇢ The Bal national outremer of the Fondation du Musée national des beaux-arts de Québec raised $335,000 during an evening celebrating the colour blue, with contributions from philanthropists and a $10 million donation towards the construction of the Espace Riopelle pavilion.
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# libertarianism punishment state
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nakedcapitalism mises bloomberg ⇢ The author argues that in order to effectively address social problems, we must take decisive action against the state, similar to how we abolished slavery, as current proposed solutions often involve the state itself.
# google meta mckinnon
cnbc finance.yahoo wsj theregister businessinsider ⇢ To combat the Google effect and improve memory recall, take a moment to try to remember information before searching online, write down important details by hand, and actively engage in the learning process to strengthen memory pathways.
# minimumwage minimum wage
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ktla businessinsider ⇢ As of January 1, 2024, the District of Columbia has the highest minimum wage in America at $17 an hour, followed by Washington state at $16.28 an hour, with many states tying their minimum wage increases to inflation.
# graves nichols bankman
abc7news pbs cnbc nbcnews investing zerohedge ⇢ Serial shoplifter Aziza Graves was found guilty on 53 counts of theft after stealing over $60,000 worth of merchandise from San Francisco stores, with surveillance video playing a crucial role in the jury's decision.
Wikipedia Current Events
May 6
Politics and elections
- 2024 Chadian presidential election
- Chadians elect their President between candidates Mahamat Déby and Succès Masra. (Reuters)
Sports
- 2024 NASCAR Cup Series
- 2024 AdventHealth 400
- Kyle Larson defeats Chris Buescher in the closest finish in NASCAR history, winning a photo finish by one-thousandth of a second. (AP)
- 2024 AdventHealth 400
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)
- The Israeli Cabinet votes to close all Al Jazeera offices in Israel, with Israeli authorities later raiding these offices. (AP) (Reuters)
- 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
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# panama martinelli orban
pbs bloomberg wsj ft investing reuters ⇢ Panama's general election, dominated by former president Ricardo Martinelli who was barred from running, has voters weighing promises of economic prosperity and migration crackdowns amidst political turmoil and protests.
# paytm singh optus
reuters bloomberg ft wsj pymnts ⇢ Paytm Money has appointed Rakesh Singh as the new CEO, as COO Bhavesh Gupta steps down for personal reasons, amidst regulatory compliance concerns and leadership shakeup at the Indian FinTech company.