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Rooting for Trump to fail has made his stock shorters millions
Rooting for Donald Trump to fail has rarely been this profitable. Just ask a hardy band of mostly amateur Wall Street investors who have collectively made tens of millions of dollars over the past month by betting that the stock price of his social media business — Truth Social — will keep dropping despite massive buying by Trump loyalists and wild swings that often mirror the candidate’s latest polls, court trials and outbursts on Trump Social itself.
7 min read - BusinessAssociated Press
Trading Trump: Truth Social's first month of trading has sent investors on a ride
Now, as Trump Media & Technology Group approaches its first month as a publicly traded company, it’s clear that — like the man it’s named after — there’s nothing typical about the stock. “If I woke up tomorrow and shares were zero dollars, or $100, I would not be surprised,” said Matthew Tuttle, a professional investor who bought $800 in Trump Media stock last week when it was at an all-time low. With Trump facing dozens of federal felony charges and hundreds of millions in legal expenses, Tru
7 min read - BusinessReuters
Former exec Baglino sells Tesla shares worth $181.5 million, SEC filing shows
Baglino, a Tesla veteran who began his career as an engineer in 2006 and was one of four members, along with Elon Musk, on the company's leadership team. He resigned as senior vice president of powertrain and energy engineering from the company last week. Baglino sold about 1.1 million of his shares as a stock option exercise and listed "an approximate date of sale" as April 25, the SEC filing showed.
1 min read - BusinessUSA TODAY
Google's Gaza conflict: Why more bosses are cracking down on Israel-Hamas war protesters
Google fired 50 protesting workers in the latest example of employers drawing a hard line on office activism over the Gaza conflict.
6 min read - BusinessUSA TODAY
What happens to your credit score when your spouse dies? (Hint: Nothing good.)
One of the worst things that can happen to your credit score, research shows, is the death of your spouse.
5 min read - BusinessAFP
ByteDance says 'no plans' to sell TikTok after US ban law
Chinese tech giant ByteDance has said it has no plans to sell TikTok after a new US law put it on a deadline to divest from the hugely popular video platform or have it banned in the United States."ByteDance does not have any plans to sell TikTok."
3 min read - BusinessReuters
Instant View: Bank of Japan keeps rates steady, tweaks JGB buying plan
As widely expected, the BOJ maintained its short-term interest rate target at a range of 0-0.1%, which was set just a month ago when it made a historical exit from its massive stimulus programme. Japan's Nikkei share average extended gains after the BOJ opted to leave interest rates unchanged. The Japanese yen fell sharply.
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15 Best Places to Retire in Minnesota
This article takes a look at the 15 best places to retire in Minnesota. If you wish to skip our detailed analysis on navigating retirement living in the US, you may go to 5 Best Places to Retire in Minnesota. Making Do in Minnesota Renting in Minnesota is becoming a problem – and senior citizens […]
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Hong Kong March home prices up 1.1%, first rise in nearly a year
Hong Kong's private home prices reversed a 10-month falling streak in March, climbing 1.1% from February, after the financial city lifted curbs to boost the ailing property market. The increase in home prices in one of the world's most expensive property markets followed a revised 1.7% fall in February, official data showed on Friday. In late February, Hong Kong removed all additional stamp duties for foreign and second home buyers, as well as on those selling flats within two years of buying
1 min read - BusinessBloomberg
Bank of Japan Stands Pat on Rates and Bond Buying, Hitting Yen
(Bloomberg) -- The Bank of Japan held its interest rate settings steady and simplified its language on bond-buying at a two-day meeting that took place after the yen hit a fresh 34-year low this week. Most Read from BloombergUS Economy Slows and Inflation Jumps, Damping Soft-Landing HopesJavier Milei Fuels Wild Rally That Makes Peso No. 1 in WorldMalaysia in Talks With Tycoons on Casino to Revive $100 Billion Forest CityBig Tech Surges in Late Hours on Blowout Earnings: Markets WrapPlunging Home
2 min read - BusinessBloomberg
Asian Tech Stocks Gain, Yen Drops on BOJ Rate Hold: Markets Wrap
(Bloomberg) -- Asian technology shares rose following stellar earnings reports from Microsoft Corp. and Alphabet Inc. overnight. The yen weakened to a fresh 34-year low after the Bank of Japan kept its key interest rate unchanged.Most Read from BloombergUS Economy Slows and Inflation Jumps, Damping Soft-Landing HopesJavier Milei Fuels Wild Rally That Makes Peso No. 1 in WorldMalaysia in Talks With Tycoons on Casino to Revive $100 Billion Forest CityBig Tech Surges in Late Hours on Blowout Earnin
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BOJ keeps rates steady, projects inflation staying near 2% in coming years
The Bank of Japan kept interest rates unchanged on Friday and issued fresh estimates projecting inflation to stay near its 2% target in the next three years, signalling its readiness to hike borrowing costs later this year. As widely expected, the BOJ maintained its short-term interest rate target at a range of 0-0.1% in a unanimous vote. In fresh quarterly forecasts, the board projected inflation, as measured by an index stripping away the effect of fresh food and fuel costs, to hit 1.9% in t
1 min read - BusinessBloomberg
Yen Drops to Fresh 34-Year Low as BOJ Keeps Key Rate Unchanged
(Bloomberg) -- The yen weakened after an initially choppy response to the Bank of Japan keeping its key interest unchanged.Most Read from BloombergUS Economy Slows and Inflation Jumps, Damping Soft-Landing HopesJavier Milei Fuels Wild Rally That Makes Peso No. 1 in WorldMalaysia in Talks With Tycoons on Casino to Revive $100 Billion Forest CityBig Tech Surges in Late Hours on Blowout Earnings: Markets WrapPlunging Home Prices, Fleeing Companies: Austin’s Glow Is FadingThe currency was down 0.3%
2 min read - BusinessBloomberg
Oil Heads for Weekly Advance Ahead of Critical US Inflation Data
(Bloomberg) -- Oil headed for a weekly gain ahead of US inflation data that may give further clues on the path forward for monetary policy, shaping appetite for risk assets including commodities such as crude.Most Read from BloombergUS Economy Slows and Inflation Jumps, Damping Soft-Landing HopesJavier Milei Fuels Wild Rally That Makes Peso No. 1 in WorldMalaysia in Talks With Tycoons on Casino to Revive $100 Billion Forest CityBig Tech Surges in Late Hours on Blowout Earnings: Markets WrapPlung
1 min read - BusinessSimply Wall St.
Wasco Berhad's (KLSE:WASCO) Stock Is Going Strong: Have Financials A Role To Play?
Most readers would already be aware that Wasco Berhad's (KLSE:WASCO) stock increased significantly by 24% over the past...
3 min read - BusinessSimply Wall St.
Should You Be Adding Ideal Capital Berhad (KLSE:IDEAL) To Your Watchlist Today?
The excitement of investing in a company that can reverse its fortunes is a big draw for some speculators, so even...
3 min read - BusinessBusiness Insider
Billionaire 'bond king' Bill Gross tells investors to avoid tech and stick to value stocks
Gross said in a post on X to avoid tech, but if you have to invest in the sector, one name stands out.
2 min read - BusinessAFP
Weak yen pressures Bank of Japan rate decision
The Bank of Japan was widely expected to keep its ultra-low interest rates unchanged Friday but analysts say the tumbling yen is putting pressure on officials to act.The central bank ditched its negative interest rate policy in March as it announced its first hike in 17 years, giving a brief lift to the yen.
2 min read - BusinessBloomberg
Huawei’s New Phone Runs Latest Version of Made-in-China Chip
(Bloomberg) -- Huawei Technologies Co.’s latest smartphones carry a version of the advanced made-in-China processor it revealed last year, independent analysis revealed, underscoring the Chinese company’s ability to sustain production of the controversial chip.Most Read from BloombergUS Economy Slows and Inflation Jumps, Damping Soft-Landing HopesJavier Milei Fuels Wild Rally That Makes Peso No. 1 in WorldMalaysia in Talks With Tycoons on Casino to Revive $100 Billion Forest CityBig Tech Surges
2 min read - BusinessSimply Wall St.
Unveiling Three UK Dividend Stocks With Yields Up To 3.6%
As the FTSE 100 experiences fluctuations influenced by global economic cues and sector-specific developments, investors remain attentive to shifts in market dynamics and potential opportunities. Amidst this landscape, dividend stocks continue to attract attention for their potential to offer steady income streams, particularly appealing in times of market uncertainty.
4 min read - BusinessBusiness Insider
The US economy may be barrelling towards stagflation, an outcome worse than recession
As US growth shows signs of sputtering and inflation keeps rising, a re-run of the tumultuous 1970s is looking more likely.
3 min read - BusinessSimply Wall St.
Exploring Three Dividend Stocks In India For April 2024
Amid a backdrop of robust performance in the Indian stock market, with indices like Sensex and Nifty 50 showing consistent gains despite global uncertainties, investors are increasingly looking toward dividend stocks as a potentially stable investment avenue. In light of India's strong growth prospects and an optimistic market sentiment fueled by domestic political and economic factors, understanding what makes a good dividend stock becomes crucial for those seeking to complement their...
4 min read - BusinessSimply Wall St.
Has Cuscapi Berhad's (KLSE:CUSCAPI) Impressive Stock Performance Got Anything to Do With Its Fundamentals?
Cuscapi Berhad's (KLSE:CUSCAPI) stock is up by a considerable 53% over the past three months. Given that stock prices...
3 min read - BusinessAFP
End of the road? Philippine jeepneys face uncertain future
The first jeepneys rolled onto the streets of the Philippines just after World War II -- noisy, smoke-belching vehicles initially made from leftover US Jeeps that became a national symbol.- 'Spirit of the jeepney' - Teodoro Caparino, who has been driving a jeepney for 35 years, hopes the government will decide to fix existing jeepneys rather than replace them with "Chinese-made vehicles".
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3 Leading Canadian Dividend Stocks Yielding Up To 6.7%
In recent weeks, the Canadian market has experienced a shift, with yields climbing and most stock indexes trending downward. However, after significant rallies in both the S&P 500 and the TSX, some level of consolidation or profit-taking was anticipated. In this context, dividend stocks can be particularly appealing as they offer potential for steady income streams and may provide some buffer against market volatility.
4 min read - BusinessBloomberg
K-Pop Agency Hybe’s Internal Strife Wipes Out $873 Million
(Bloomberg) -- Hybe Co.’s shares tumbled Friday as internal strife between the K-pop giant and ADOR, the Hybe-owned label behind popular girl group NewJeans, deepened. Most Read from BloombergUS Economy Slows and Inflation Jumps, Damping Soft-Landing HopesJavier Milei Fuels Wild Rally That Makes Peso No. 1 in WorldMalaysia in Talks With Tycoons on Casino to Revive $100 Billion Forest CityBig Tech Surges in Late Hours on Blowout Earnings: Markets WrapPlunging Home Prices, Fleeing Companies: Austi
2 min read - HealthHuffPost
FDA Report Finds Traces Of Bird Flu Were In Commercial Milk Supply Samples
About one in five samples of commercially sold pasteurized milk contained traces of the highly pathogenic avian influenza.
3 min read - BusinessSimply Wall St.
3 Leading Dividend Stocks Offering Yields From 4.7% to 5.8%
As the United States market navigates through fluctuations, with recent focus on first-quarter GDP data and a mixed bag of corporate earnings, investors are keenly observing economic indicators and their implications on Federal Reserve policies. In this context, identifying dividend stocks that offer substantial yields becomes crucial for those looking to potentially enhance their investment portfolio's resilience against market volatility.
4 min read - BusinessBusiness Insider
Microsoft and Alphabet just proved AI boom has room to run
Microsoft and Google's parent company both beat Wall Street's Q1 expectations. Their CEOs say that's thanks to AI.
3 min read - WorldAFP
The Indian villagers who lost their homes to the sea
The gentle roar of the ocean lulled Indian mother-of-two Banita Behra to sleep each night, until one day the encroaching tide reached her doorstep.Jagbandhu Behra -- no relation to Banita -- was unable to find a job to support himself in the Bagapatia resettlement colony after leaving Satabhaya.
4 min read - BusinessZacks
W.W. Grainger (GWW) Reports Q1 Earnings: What Key Metrics Have to Say
Although the revenue and EPS for W.W. Grainger (GWW) give a sense of how its business performed in the quarter ended March 2024, it might be worth considering how some key metrics compare with Wall Street estimates and the year-ago numbers.
2 min read - BusinessSimply Wall St.
Be Wary Of Amlex Holdings Berhad (KLSE:AMLEX) And Its Returns On Capital
What are the early trends we should look for to identify a stock that could multiply in value over the long term? In a...
2 min read - HealthAFP
Japan anime studio draws on talent of autistic artists
Diagnosed with autism, Shoko Sakuma says she struggled working in accounting but now she is putting her childhood love of drawing to work in a special Japanese animation studio.The groundbreaking initiative aims to provide job training and confidence to people with autism who can find it hard to cope in Japan's often high-stress and long-hours work environment.
4 min read - BusinessBloomberg
Growth-Plus-Inflation Economy Is a ‘Lose-Lose’ for Biden
(Bloomberg) -- The latest good news and bad news about the US economy is just plain bad news for Joe Biden.Most Read from BloombergUS Economy Slows and Inflation Jumps, Damping Soft-Landing HopesJavier Milei Fuels Wild Rally That Makes Peso No. 1 in WorldMalaysia in Talks With Tycoons on Casino to Revive $100 Billion Forest CityBig Tech Surges in Late Hours on Blowout Earnings: Markets WrapAlphabet Beats Revenue Estimates as AI Fuels Cloud GrowthGiven time to digest Thursday’s GDP report, most e
5 min read - BusinessSimply Wall St.
Is Malaysian Pacific Industries Berhad's (KLSE:MPI) Stock Price Struggling As A Result Of Its Mixed Financials?
With its stock down 3.4% over the past month, it is easy to disregard Malaysian Pacific Industries Berhad (KLSE:MPI...
4 min read - BusinessBloomberg
Anglo’s Stumbles Make It Prey for Mining’s Biggest Predator
(Bloomberg) -- When former boss Mark Cutifani left Anglo American Plc in mid-April 2022, things had rarely looked better for the century-old miner. Metals prices soared as the world emerged from lockdowns, the company had recently posted its best-ever annual profit and the popular industry veteran was handing over to a trusted lieutenant. Anglo stock hit a record the same day.Most Read from BloombergUS Economy Slows and Inflation Jumps, Damping Soft-Landing HopesJavier Milei Fuels Wild Rally Tha
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3 UK Growth Companies With High Insider Ownership And At Least 24% Earnings Growth
The UK market has experienced fluctuations, influenced by global economic indicators and specific corporate developments. Amid these conditions, growth companies with high insider ownership stand out as potentially resilient investment choices, reflecting confidence from those closest to the business.
4 min read - BusinessSimply Wall St.
Investors in AirAsia X Berhad (KLSE:AAX) have unfortunately lost 49% over the last five years
Ideally, your overall portfolio should beat the market average. But every investor is virtually certain to have both...
2 min read - BusinessBBC
Why India's household savings are at a 47-year-low
Indians, traditionally known as avid savers, are now stashing away less money and borrowing more.
5 min read - BusinessSimply Wall St.
Income Investors Should Know That Overseas Education Limited (SGX:RQ1) Goes Ex-Dividend Soon
Overseas Education Limited ( SGX:RQ1 ) is about to trade ex-dividend in the next 3 days. The ex-dividend date is one...
4 min read - BusinessSimply Wall St.
Port of Tauranga (NZSE:POT) investors are sitting on a loss of 27% if they invested three years ago
For many investors, the main point of stock picking is to generate higher returns than the overall market. But its...
3 min read - USNY Daily News
City College of New York becomes latest site of heated pro-Palestinian demonstrations
NEW YORK — Students set up a pro-Palestinian encampment Thursday at City College of New York, with one passerby being driven away when a protester claimed she could “smell” he was a “Zionist.” Concern about antisemitism at protests sweeping campuses around the nation has grown in recent days, sparking demands for university officials to act more decisively to dismantle the demos. Protests at ...
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20 Countries with the Lowest Slum Population in the World
In this article, we take a look at the 20 countries with the lowest slum population in the world. If you would like to skip our detailed analysis of slum populations, you can directly go to 5 Countries with the Lowest Slum Population in the World. We have previously covered the definition of slums when […]
10 min read - WorldBBC
The ex-flight attendant who became the first female boss of Japan Airlines
Mitsuko Tottori was named as the first female boss of Japan Airlines earlier this year.
4 min read - WorldReuters
Beijing city to subsidise domestic AI chips, targets self-reliance by 2027
Beijing city authorities have announced subsidies for firms that purchase domestically produced artificial intelligence (AI) chips, as China seeks to develop its semiconductor industry and reduce reliance on foreign technology. The sizes of subsidies were not specified in a document outlining the initiative by the Beijing Municipal Bureau of Economy and Information Technology dated April 24. "Companies that purchase domestically controlled GPU chips for intelligent computing services will rece
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Corporate Travel Management Limited's (ASX:CTD) market cap dropped AU$105m last week; individual investors who hold 47% were hit as were institutions
Key Insights The considerable ownership by retail investors in Corporate Travel Management indicates that they...
4 min read - BusinessSimply Wall St.
The past three years for KESM Industries Berhad (KLSE:KESM) investors has not been profitable
For many investors, the main point of stock picking is to generate higher returns than the overall market. But if you...
3 min read - USThe Daily Beast
Missing Trucker’s Body Found in Field Months After Mysterious Disappearance
GoFundMeThe search for a missing Iowa trucker came to a tragic end Wednesday, with loved ones revealing David Schultz’ body was found lying in a field, his cowboy boots still on and his keys in his pocket—details police used to identify him.Schultz, 53, disappeared without a trace on Nov. 21 in Sac City, Iowa, where his truck was left abandoned, loaded with hogs he was set to deliver to a farm 10 miles down the road. His keys and phone were left in his rig, and his jacket was found in a nearby d
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Microsoft (MSFT) Q3 2024 Earnings Call Transcript
MSFT earnings call for the period ending March 31, 2024.
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Gilead Sciences (GILD) Q1 2024 Earnings Call Transcript
GILD earnings call for the period ending March 31, 2024.
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