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Pulse of the Hour
Citi Warns of U.S. Economic Hard Landing
Citi economists project that the U.S. is headed towards a hard economic landing, and anticipate that Fed rate cuts may not avert the downturn.
Perficient's $3 Billion EQT Deal
Perficient agrees to be acquired by global investment firm EQT for a $3.0 billion deal, signaling significant consolidation in the IT services sector.
Westpac's New Buyback & Dividend Strategy
Westpac rolls out a new share buyback along with a special dividend despite facing increasing costs and tougher competition.
China's EV Export Surge
Chinese electric vehicle makers are expected to see a significant jump in car exports, unaffected by the trade tensions with the U.S. and Europe.
Trending Topics
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# qantas airline penalty
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bloomberg ⇢ The new rule requires US airlines to provide automatic cash refunds to passengers for canceled or significantly changed flights, significantly delayed baggage return, and for extra services not provided, making it easier for passengers to obtain refunds.
# limited releasedupdate update
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nakedcapitalism bloomberg reuters ⇢ Boyu Plastic Machinery Co., Ltd. will showcase its innovative SPC flooring production lines, including conical twin screw, parallel twin screw, and building block twin screw production lines, at NPE2024: The Plastics Show in Orlando, Florida.
# paramount sony apollo
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bostonherald bloomberg ⇢ 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.
# russian ukraine brigade
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zerohedge ⇢ Russian soldiers convicted of over 100 murders upon returning home in 2023, with a 900% increase from the previous year, attributed to enduring mental health issues, alcoholism, drug abuse, and the return of ex-convicts from penal military units.
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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.
# deepwater water oil
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axios investing ⇢ 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 jazeera aljazeera
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mediaite ⇢ Israel has ordered the closure of Al Jazeera's local offices, confiscating equipment and blocking broadcasts, citing the network's alleged incitement against soldiers and Hamas ties, as the Qatari broadcaster vows to pursue legal action.
# stores shein retail
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pymnts ⇢ Teen fashion chain Rue21, with 543 stores across the US, is shutting down all locations in the next four to six weeks due to financial difficulties exacerbated by the shift to online shopping and competition from other retailers.
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# planters recall listeria
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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.
# coffee starbucks beanless
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ftw.usatoday ⇢ Weight-loss drugs like GLP-1s are impacting the bottom line of snack makers and restaurants as consumers spend less on food and drinks, leading to potential challenges for companies like Wendy's, Hershey, and Doritos.
# canada carbon shell
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bbc.co.uk ⇢ 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.
# tesla cybertruck highspeed
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theverge techcrunch zerohedge ⇢ 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.
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# crypto address bitcoin
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cointelegraph ⇢ A cryptocurrency trader lost nearly $70 million in an address poisoning scam, where scammers created fake accounts to trick the victim into sending funds to the wrong online address, highlighting the rise of crypto-related scams.
# gala metgala miami
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latimes ⇢ The Grand Opening Weekend festivities at Great Canadian Casino Resort Toronto featured back-to-back concerts by Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton, with the new 5,000-person Theatre and 400-room hotel unveiling marking a significant milestone in Toronto's entertainment and hospitality landscape.
# busbice homeless graves
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cbsnews zerohedge latimes ⇢ 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.
# students student protests
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washingtonpost bloomberg wsj seattletimes reuters ⇢ 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.
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# dorsey bluesky paytm
reuters pymnts techcrunch businessinsider ⇢ 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.
# retirement orman benefits
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inc 247wallst seattletimes marketwatch dailymail.co.uk businessinsider wsj ⇢ Married couples should be aware of the eligibility requirements and potential benefits of spousal and divorce Social Security benefits, which can provide additional income in retirement based on factors such as age, work history, and filing age.
# fdic debt gen
finance.yahoo wsj pymnts axios ⇢ Meredith Whitney, the "Oracle of Wall Street," suggests that injecting $3 trillion into the U.S. economy through a proposed reform to the mortgage market, specifically involving home equity loans, could provide a significant stimulus without federal spending.
# godwin abcnews abc
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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.
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# trump noem election
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msnbc mediaite axios zerohedge businessinsider foxbusiness 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.
# ai google sora
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theregister pymnts ⇢ A product manager who worked at both Meta and Google revealed that while both companies offer great opportunities, Google may provide better work-life balance and stability, while Meta offers more growth potential but with higher stress and pressure.
# dividend cash dividends
finance.yahoo 247wallst fool seekingalpha 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.
# earnings palantir cisco
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# floki meme memecoin
cnbc marketwatch ambcrypto investing thedailyupside investorplace finance.yahoo ⇢ Despite a recent price correction, Floki Inu (FLOKI) is showing signs of a potential bull rally as it broke out of a bullish flag pattern, with social metrics soaring and key indicators pointing towards a bullish trend.
# abel berkshire buffett
finance.yahoo seattletimes theguardian reuters cnbc benzinga aol theglobeandmail ⇢ 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.
# buffett berkshire occidental
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asia.nikkei ⇢ 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 iphone nokia
pymnts finance.yahoo theregister ⇢ 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.
Wikipedia Current Events
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)
- 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)
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# inflation fed hollenhorst
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dailyfx reuters wsj seattletimes 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.
# japan yen tokyo
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forexlive barchart ft ⇢ 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."
# yuan china bnp
scmp asia.nikkei bloomberg ⇢ 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.