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Pro-Palestinian Activists Dig In and Fan Out, as D.C. Pivots Toward Israel
After a week of protests and lawmakers’ swift pivot to more aid for Israel, pro-Palestinian activists now feel new urgency to refocus attention on the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.The Wall Street Journal - World - Israel -
Activist investor Ancora ramps up pressure in Norfolk Southern board battle
The Norfolk Southern proxy fight is intensifying ahead of the company’s annual meeting on May 9.MarketWatch - Business -
Trump Media steps up war on short selling with advice for retail investors on how to stop brokers lending their shares
The battle comes as Trump is on the verge of being awarded shares worth more than $1 billion in the company, which is parent to his Truth Social platform.MarketWatch - Business - Donald Trump -
Activist investor Jana discloses 'significant' stake in Wolfspeed, urges semiconductor manufacturer to consider sale
Activist investor Jana Partners has built a "significant" position in semiconductor firm Wolfspeed, according to a letter to Wolfspeed's board viewed by CNBC.CNBC - Business -
Adams blames 'outside agitators' for problems at Columbia protests as students dig in
Large-scale pro-Palestine protests at Columbia University entered their sixth day Tuesday, with hundreds of students camping out with police watching over them from outside the campus gates. New York Mayor Eric Adams (D) said the protests have ...The Hill - Politics -
Knicks vs. 76ers Game 1: Mitchell Robinson leads offensive-rebounding onslaught in New York victory
New York pulled down an incredible 23 offensive rebounds in Game 1CBS Sports - Sports - NBA -
Company Bosses Draw a Red Line on Office Activists
Google’s dismissal of protesting workers is the latest example of employers pushing back against pressure tactics by staff.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Company Bosses Draw a Red Line on Office Activists
Google’s dismissal of protesting workers is the latest example of employers pushing back against pressure tactics by staff.The Wall Street Journal - Business -
2024 NFL Draft Final Big Board: Malik Nabers as WR1, 6 CBs in the top 32, Chop Robinson holds EDGE1 and more
Here's my list of the top 280 prospects in the 2024 draft classCBS Sports - Sports - NFL -
Investors raise bets on euro falling to parity with dollar
Eurozone borrowing costs seen as likely to fall first as strength of US economy lowers chance of imminent rate cutsFinancial Times - World -
Insurer Earnings Make Hospital Investors Sweat
Better-than-expected medical costs for insurers are putting pressure on hospital stocks.The Wall Street Journal - World -
How Can Elon Musk Reassure Tesla Investors?
The electric vehicle maker has announced price cuts and a Cybertruck recall ahead of Tuesday’s pivotal earnings report.The New York Times - Business - Elon Musk -
Investors fear Thames Water contagion, Barclays says
A potential failure at the UK’s biggest water provider could carry sector-wide risks, survey findsFinancial Times - Business -
Al Gore Thinks Trump Will Lose and Climate Activists Will Triumph
Mr. Gore spoke at a climate leadership conference hosted by his nonprofit organization.The New York Times - Science - Donald Trump -
Google CEO Pichai Calls for Reset After Activist Firings
The tech giant fired over two dozen employees following sit-in protests at its offices in New York and California over its cloud-computing deal with Israel.The Wall Street Journal - Tech - Google -
Documentary filmmaker and social activist Lourdes Portillo dies at 80
Portillo's film debut, 'The Mothers of the Plaza de Mayo,' received an Oscar nomination for best documentary feature. She fused art and social activism into her work to elevate the plight of working people.Los Angeles Times - Entertainment -
New Meloni Law in Italy May Embolden Anti-Abortion Activists
The measure, largely restating existing law, shows the prime minister’s skill at reassuring her right-wing base without sacrificing her increasingly mainstream image.The New York Times - World - Abortion -
New Meloni Law in Italy May Embolden Anti-Abortion Activists
The measure, largely restating existing law, shows the prime minister’s skill at reassuring her right-wing base without sacrificing her increasingly mainstream image.The New York Times - Top stories - Abortion -
Analysis: Path for 10-Year U.S. Treasury Yield to 5% Is Possible but Tricky
A recent jump in U.S. government-bond yields has left investors pondering whether the 10-year Treasury yield could reach 5% as expectations for interest-rate cuts continue to be scaled back.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Verizon Communications Results Lifted by Price Hikes
Verizon Communications’ revenue was up slightly in the first quarter as the company lost fewer postpaid phone connections than expected and benefited from higher prices for its plans.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Financial Services Roundup: Market Talk
Read about mortgage investors in the U.S., SPDR Gold shares, PulteGroup, and more in the latest Market Talks covering Financial Services.The Wall Street Journal - World -
A Sony Bid for Paramount Would Be a Win-Win
Any deal involving a takeover by the Japanese giant still faces thorny obstacles, antitrust regulators and boardroom drama among them.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Verizon Communications Results Lifted by Price Hikes
Verizon Communications’ revenue was up slightly in the first quarter as the company lost fewer postpaid phone connections than expected and benefited from higher prices for its plans.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Biden Weighs Giving Legal Status to Immigrant Spouses of U.S. Citizens
Biden administration officials are considering green cards and deportation relief for hundreds of thousands of immigrants who are living in the U.S. illegally and are married to U.S. citizens.The Wall Street Journal - World - Joe Biden -
Gold Futures Prices Drop as Safe-Haven Demand Melts Away
Gold futures fell 1.8% as diminishing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East hit safe-haven demand.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Global banking regulator sounds out investors on suitability of AT1s
Debt instrument has been in spotlight since holders of Credit Suisse additional tier 1 bonds lost $17bn last yearFinancial Times - Business -
FDIC ponders tighter checks on big ‘passive’ investors in US banks
Proposals would demand asset managers show they are not seeking to control lenders in which they have large stakesFinancial Times - Business -
Global banking regulator sounds out investors on suitability of AT1s
Debt instrument has been in spotlight since holders of Credit Suisse additional tier 1 bonds lost $17bn last yearFinancial Times - World -
Africa-focused fund draws early investors to tech industry
TLcom Capital doubles previous amount to raise $154mn for continent’s start-ups in a move that could help ease sector gloomFinancial Times - World -
What investors should know about the UAW's organizing drive of VW
The historic vote could have wide-ranging impacts on other automakers, organized labor and the overall U.S. automotive industry.CNBC - Business -
What Apple investors should make of stock’s ‘tricky setup’ ahead of earnings
Investors don’t necessarily need to “step in front of” earnings, but BofA says they could buy any pullback ahead of the “biggest WWDC ever.”MarketWatch - Business - Apple -
Eurozone Bond Yields Could Rise If PMI Data Beat Forecasts
French, German and eurozone PMIs matching or beating consensus views could be sufficient in the current environment to push bond yields through resistance levels, both at the front and at the long end of the curve, KBC said.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Investors price in growing chance of another Fed interest rate rise
While base case remains reduction in borrowing costs, options market shows a 20% probability of increaseFinancial Times - Business - Federal Reserve -
Khanna on voting against aid for Israel: 'A stance against a blank check to Netanyahu’
Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) said he voted against additional aid to Israel to oppose a "blank check" to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Khanna was one of the 37 Democrats who voted against sending more funding to Israel on Saturday amid its ...The Hill - Politics - Israel -
An 'Iron Dome' Against U.S. Antisemitism
Your synagogue may be protected by the efforts of the Secure Community Network.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Nevada Supreme Court rulings hand setbacks to gun-right defenders and anti-abortion activists
Nevada's Supreme Court has handed setbacks to gun-right defenders and anti-abortion activists in two new rulingsABC News - Health - Abortion -
Police clear out a migrant camp in central Paris. Activists say it's a pre-Olympics sweep
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Police clear out migrant camp in Paris. Activists say it's a pre-Olympics sweep
French police have evicted migrants from a makeshift camp in Paris a few steps away from the Seine RiverABC News - Sports -
Bitcoin can restore Swiss neutrality, says activist calling on central bank to invest in cryptocurrency
Crypto activist Yves Bennaïm is seeking 100,000 signatures to trigger a referendum that could amend Switzerland’s constitution and force the country’s central bank to invest in bitcoinMarketWatch - Business - Crypto -
Spotify reports record quarterly profit after a year marked by deep layoffs and activist attention
Spotify beat expectations on the top and bottom lines when it reported quarterly earnings Tuesday, after a year of activist investor scrutiny and cost cutting.CNBC - Business