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Pulse of the Hour
Economic Turbulence Ahead, Warns Citi
Citi analysts forecast a 'hard landing' for the U.S. economy, advising that even Fed rate cuts may not prevent looming difficulties.
Green Vehicles Decelerate Gasoline Demand
Reports indicate a slowdown in global gasoline demand growth, with China and U.S. EV expansion playing a significant role.
Qantas Settles for $66M over Cancellations
Qantas Airways agrees to a $66 million penalty, addressing claims of ticket sales for flights it had canceled.
Savannah Goldfields Ups Clara Stake
Savannah Goldfields has increased its stake in Clara Resources, signaling confidence and further investment in the mining sector.
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reuters ⇢ OKX has integrated BitGenie into their OKX Wallet, providing users with access to innovative features such as swap functionality for assets on Merlin Chain, staking services for $MBTC and $MERL, and plans to expand staking offerings.
# qantas airline flights
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foxbusiness ⇢ 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.
# paramount sony apollo
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bostonherald bloomberg wsj ⇢ Paramount Global's special committee is evaluating offers from Sony and Apollo after ending exclusive negotiations with Skydance Media, as the studio faces financial struggles and competition in the streaming market.
# deepwater oil rystad
theguardian reuters wsj bloomberg ⇢ Calls are growing for urgent talks between the UK and Scottish governments, PetroChina, and Ineos to protect the future of Scotland's only remaining oil refinery at Grangemouth, which is set to cease oil refining operations next year.
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# buyback westpac specialdividend
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.
# water floods brazil
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seattletimes ⇢ 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.
# israel israeli al
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mediaite semafor ⇢ 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.
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theweek businessinsider ⇢ More people are choosing to work remotely from Disney World theme parks, sharing their experiences online and taking advantage of the blurring between work and leisure that has occurred in the wake of the pandemic.
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# russian ukraine brigade
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zerohedge ⇢ Ukraine marked its third Easter at war as Russian troops and drones targeted the country's east, causing casualties and destruction, while President Zelenskyy called for unity and prayers for peace in the face of aggression.
# carbon shell lumber
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asia.nikkei ⇢ The freeze of federal funding for the clean-tech agency SDTC is causing significant setbacks for Canadian startups like QEA Tech, leading to job losses, project delays, and loss of credibility among partners.
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ambcrypto ⇢ 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 retail rue21
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yahoo ⇢ Retailers are feeling the pressure to lower prices and offer discounts as consumers have become more frugal due to rising costs and stagnant incomes, leading to a decrease in spending on discretionary items.
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# coffee food planters
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ksat ⇢ 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.
# busbice homeless boy
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cbsnews ⇢ A 9-year-old boy in Baton Rouge, Louisiana mistook a millionaire for a homeless man and gave him his last dollar, prompting the businessman to reward him with a shopping spree and breakfast.
# tesla ev cybertruck
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nypost ⇢ Tesla has launched a new Long Range RWD version of the Model Y in the U.S, priced at $44,990 and eligible for the full $7,500 federal tax credit, offering 320 miles of estimated EPA range and faster acceleration than the retired RWD version.
# dividend cash income
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seekingalpha fool investing barchart ⇢ Realty Income stock is currently trading at a discount due to higher interest rates, but the company's size, conservative management, and historically reliable dividend make it a strong investment opportunity for those seeking a steady income.
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npr ⇢ Investors seeking defensive exposure in the face of increasing market volatility may consider crash-resistant stocks like Kimberly-Clark and Progressive, which have stable businesses, low volatility, and strong earnings growth potential.
# ai natasha genie
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cointelegraph ⇢ Generative AI is being used in the travel industry to efficiently respond to customer complaints and online reviews, helping companies address feedback and manage their reputation effectively.
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businesswire ⇢ The CEO of ElevenLabs believes that the true solution to the problem of audio deepfakes is to digitally watermark synthetic voices to differentiate them from real ones, in order to prevent fraud and misuse of the technology.
# student students campus
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reason wsj ⇢ Police cleared a pro-Palestinian encampment at USC without arrests following unrest at universities across the US over the Israel-Hamas conflict, while UCLA announced the creation of a new Office of Campus Safety.
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# trump biden election
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msnbc mediaite axios businessinsider zerohedge wsj ⇢ Donald Trump is facing a hush-money trial in Manhattan Supreme Court for falsifying business records to conceal payments to a porn star during his 2016 White House run, with the judge warning him for violating a gag order multiple times.
# noem dog book
mediaite businessinsider cnbc axios foxbusiness ⇢ South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem touts former President Donald Trump's endorsement of her new book, despite reports that Trump was "disgusted" by her admission of shooting her dog, Cricket, for rambunctious behavior.
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scmp ft cnbc ⇢ The EU is unlikely to implement a blanket ban on TikTok, as European officials are focusing on regulatory measures and investigations into Chinese technology companies rather than outright bans.
# abel buffett berkshire
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# buffett berkshire occidental
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youtube ⇢ Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway has a record $189 billion cash pile, with Buffett expressing uncertainty about how to effectively use it and choosing to let it accumulate while selling off some stock holdings.
# apple berkshire iphone
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abnormalreturns ⇢ Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway has reduced its stake in Apple by 13% for tax reasons, making it the second quarter in a row that the conglomerate has decreased its investment in the tech giant.
# earnings alibaba arm
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investors thedailyupside wsj ⇢ This week in the markets, investors can expect corporate earnings reports from companies like Palantir Technologies, Walt Disney, and Warner Bros. Discovery, as well as updates from Federal Reserve speakers and consumer sentiment data.
# inflation exceptionalism fed
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dailyfx wsj zerohedge aol ⇢ 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.
Wikipedia Current Events
May 6
Politics and elections
- 2024 Chadian presidential election
- Chadians elect their President between candidates Mahamat Déby and Succès Masra. (Reuters)
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
Disasters and accidents
Politics and elections
- Israel–Hamas war protests
- 2024 pro-Palestinian protests on university campuses
- Virginia State Police storm and 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)
- 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)
- Togo's ruling party Union for the Republic wins the majority in seats in the National Assembly with 108 out of 113 seats. (AP)
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forexlive bloomberg reuters ⇢ The upcoming week will see key economic data releases including the New Zealand Manufacturing PMI, UK GDP, Canada Jobs report, and US University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment survey, with expectations for interest rate decisions from the RBA, BoJ, and BoE.
# yen japan tokyo
asia.nikkei bloomberg barchart thedailyupside forexlive ft investing ⇢ Japan is looking to leave behind its decades of economic stagnation, with rising inflation, a soaring stock market, and the end of negative interest rates signaling a potential end to the country's "Lost Decades."
# hong kong hongkong
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mashed ⇢ International hedge funds and investment banks such as Goldman Sachs, UBS, and BNP are turning more positive on Chinese stocks, with foreign investors increasing their buying activity and potential for further gains in the market.