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Natural-Gas Prices are Perking Up
Natural-gas prices added to their recent rally following a government report that showed less fuel was injected into U.S. storage facilities last week than analysts expected.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Oil Prices Still Under Pressure, Putting OPEC+ Supply in Focus
Oil prices have recouped some of the losses posted earlier this week, but Brent crude continued to trade below $85 a barrel despite growing tensions in the Middle East.The Wall Street Journal - World -
UK economy escapes recession with fastest growth since 2021, sending FTSE 100 to new high – business live
Short, shallow recession is over, as UK economy grows faster than forecast in January-March quarter, by 0.6%, fastest quarterly growth in over two years. Analysis: Latest GDP figures offer some better news – but boom-boom Britain it ain’tFull ...The Guardian - World - United Kingdom -
Bitcoin ETFs helped drive the crypto’s price higher. That may no longer be the case.
Spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds have been an important driver of the cryptocurrency’s price, helping to push bitcoin to a record high in March. However, things have started to change.MarketWatch - Business - Crypto -
Oil prices on track for weekly gain
Oil futures are on track for weekly gains, taking back some of the ground lost last week as fears of a broader Middle East war faded.MarketWatch - Business -
Regulators at last have oil-price fixing in their sights
The FTC’s ruling on Exxon-Pioneer deal shines a spotlight on the workings of Opec and industry executivesFinancial Times - Business -
Singapore oil trader convicted of abetting forgery and cheating HSBC
Octogenarian founder of Hin Leong Trading hid huge losses in futures markets from banksFinancial Times - World -
Chinese EV maker Zeekr prices IPO at $21, at the top end of range
Chinese electric vehicle maker Zeekr will reportedly price its initial public offer at $21 a share Thursday.CNBC - Business -
China’s First Oil Shipment From Niger Stymied by Border Dispute
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China Auto Sales Fell in April Amid EV Price War
China vehicle sales fell, as consumers held back from big-ticket purchases despite an intense electric-vehicle price war in the world’s largest auto market.The Wall Street Journal - World - China -
Oil prices post back-to-back gains, but lackluster gasoline demand raises concerns
Oil futures finished higher on Thursday, building on the gain seen in the previous session after U.S. data showed an unexpected drop in last week’s crude supplies — though weakness in domestic gasoline demand raised concerns over the outlook for ...MarketWatch - Business -
Japan defense chief urges higher security after drone video of warship posted on China social media
Japan’s defense chief has called for the bolstering of its anti-drone capability after a drone footage posted on a Chinese social media site showed a Japanese aircraft carrier docked at a restricted navy port west of TokyoABC News - World - China -
What is the lowest amount debt collectors will settle for? What experts say
Debt collectors may be willing to settle for less than the full amount, but it depends on the situation.CBS News - Top stories -
Moderna says FDA delayed RSV vaccine approval to end of May
The FDA has not informed Moderna of any issues related to the vaccine's safety, efficacy or quality that would prevent its approval, the biotech company said.CNBC - Business -
Knicks' Jalen Brunson finishes fifth in NBA MVP voting
The Denver Nuggets' Nikola Jokic won his third NBA MVP award on Wednesday, with Knicks point guard Jalen Brunson finishing fifth.Yahoo Sports - Sports - NBA -
BOE's Focus on Data Raises Prospect of June Cut
Soft inflation and wage data may be enough to prompt the Bank of England to cut interest rates at its next meeting in June, Capital Economics economist Paul Dales writes in a note.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Chevrolet Malibu heads for the junkyard as GM shifts focus to electric vehicles
The Chevrolet Malibu, the last midsize car made by a Detroit automaker, is heading for the junkyardABC News - Top stories -
JGBs Edge Lower in Thin Trade; Focus Likely on 30-Year Auction
JGBs edged lower in thin trade. Market focus was likely on the Japanese Ministry of Finance’s auction of about Y900 billion in 30-year JGBs later in the day.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Asian family offices switch focus as geopolitical risks rise
World is ‘different animal today’ in terms of geopolitics, say wealth managersFinancial Times - World -
Weekly jobless claims jump to 231,000, the highest since August
Jobless claims totaled a seasonally adjusted 231,000 for the week ending on May 4.CNBC - Business -
Planet Fitness hikes membership fee for first time since 1998
The fitness chain's $10 monthly membership is one of few things that had remained unchanged since 1998 — until now.CBS News - Top stories -
GameStop shares surge again to register highest close since December
Shares of videogame retailer and original meme stock climbed more than 13% Thursday.MarketWatch - Business -
It’s been a century since corporate bonds have outperformed government debt like this
It’s been at least a century since corporate bonds have outperformed government bonds to the degree that has been happening now.MarketWatch - Business -
At least 105 tornadoes reported across the country since Monday
There have been at least 105 reported tornadoes reported across the country since Monday.ABC News - Top stories -
Corner Picks, soccer best bets, odds, predictions: Can Thiago Motta's Bologna finish strong? Man U vs. Arsenal
Corner Picks looks to keep the ball rolling this weekend.CBS Sports - Sports - Premier League -
Six Flags’ stock soars as investors look past theme-park operator’s loss to focus on strong start to season
Six Flags Entertainment Corp.’s stock reversed early losses to trade up 6% Thursday as investors looked past a wider-than-expected first-quarter loss and revenue shortfall to focus on a positive setup for the summer season.MarketWatch - Business -
Stormy Daniels payment puts focus on Trump and check-writing as trial testimony resumes
Former President Donald Trump's criminal trial will resume Friday in New York City with testimony from his former White House executive assistant — a far friendlier witness than Thursday's star attraction, adult film actor Stormy Daniels.NBC News - Top stories - Donald Trump -
Comex Gold, Silver Settle Higher
Gold settled 0.8% higher, snapping a two-session losing streak, and silver rose 2.8%, up for two consecutive sessions.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Remember the SPAC Craze? More Than a Third of Them Have Liquidated Since 2020
New data from an independent SPAC monitor puts the rise and fall of the financial fad into sharp relief.Inc. - Business -
Cornell University's President Is Resigning, the Third Ivy-League Leader to Depart Since December
Martha Pollack said she will resign after seven years as Cornell’s president, and the ‘decision is mine and mine alone.’The Wall Street Journal - World -
Hispanic Caucus Chair: Biden should take action on immigration since Congress is ‘not functional’
Rep. Nanette Barragán (D-Calif.), chair of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss new border action under consideration by President Biden.NBC News - Politics - Joe Biden