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Global violence causing record numbers of internally displaced people
Conflicts in Gaza, Sudan and the Democratic Republic of the Congo have led to a total of 68m IDPs across the world. Conflict has forced more than 68 million people to leave their homes as of the end of 2023 – the highest figure since data became ...The Guardian - World -
FirstFT: US piles tariffs on to Chinese EVs and semiconductors
Also in today’s newsletter, BlackRock closes in on Bitcoin crown, and US accounting leaders agree to lower bar for recruitsFinancial Times - World -
Auto & Transport Roundup: Market Talk
Maersk, Hyundai Mobis and more in the latest Market Talks covering the Auto and Transport sector.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Energy & Utilities Roundup: Market Talk
Emera, Algonquin Power and more in the latest Market Talks covering Energy and Utilities.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Health Care Roundup: Market Talk
Novo Nordisk, Cytokinetics and more in the latest Market Talks covering the Health Care sector.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Inflation’s rental risks
The US and UK need to see a moderation in the price of home leasesFinancial Times - World -
U.S. honey bee population reaches record high
In 2006, bees across the U.S. started dying rapidly. Now, the U.S. honey bee population is at an all-time high, according to the Census of Agriculture. Clay Bolt, manager of pollinator conservation for the World Wildlife Fund U.S., joins CBS News ...CBS News - Top stories -
Investors place record £300mn bet against BT
New chief executive Allison Kirkby is battling to reverse declining share priceFinancial Times - Business -
Platinum market headed for ‘substantial’ supply shortfall, says industry body
Report shows second year of deficit as miner Anglo American rejects rival BHP’s offer that includes plan to spin off platinum assetsFinancial Times - Business -
U.K. Jobs Market Eases in Boost for June Rate-Cut Hopes
Unemployment ticked higher in the three months to March, continuing a trend of rising joblessness, while the average regular pay grew at the same rate as in the previous period.The Wall Street Journal - World - United Kingdom -
Gold Futures Flat as Market Favors Dollar Ahead of Inflation Readings
Gold futures are broadly flat as markets favor the U.S. dollar and investor focus on key U.S. inflation reports due this week.The Wall Street Journal - World -
How the Fed’s quest for transparency made markets more volatile
Markets often respond to Fed comments with big price swings, and recent research shows they are particularly reactive to Fed Chair Jerome Powell.CNBC - Business -
Record travel expected as millions make plans for Memorial Day
Tens of millions of Americans are gearing up for the upcoming Memorial Day weekend. Nearly 50 million people are expected to travel 50 miles or more this year, making it the busiest Memorial Day weekend in almost 20 years, according to AAA. Kris ...CBS News - Top stories -
Windfall for Winfield Jr.: Bucs star inks record-setting deal
Antoine Winfield Jr. has signed a four-year, $84.1 million with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. His annual salary makes him the NFL's top-paid defensive back.Yahoo Sports - Sports -
Why you’ll be a better investor once you know how to use market data
Retail investors are increasingly able to get information they need.MarketWatch - Business -
Stock Futures Flat With PPI Inflation Data in Spotlight
Stock futures moved lower after the latest inflation reading came in hotter than expected.The Wall Street Journal - World - Inflation -
LISTEN: Michael Cohen audio recording reveals Trump talking Karen McDougal payment
Audio secretly recorded by Michael Cohen reveals Donald Trump in 2016 discussing a payment to Karen McDougal before he was elected president.NBC News - Politics - Donald Trump -
Lions' Jared Goff agrees to record-breaking extension: Winners, losers from the latest huge QB deal
Goff got a four-year, $212-million extensionCBS Sports - Sports - NFL -
Nelly Korda's quest for record 6th consecutive win ends with 7th-place finish at Cognizant Founders Cup
Nelly Korda didn't make history, but as she said, "that's pretty much golf for you."Yahoo Sports - Sports -
Mother of three uses early morning routine to become a record-breaking runner and inspiration
Helen Ryvar took up running in 2020 just before Britain went into lockdown amid the coronavirus pandemic and after being told her ex-husband had died following a mental health battleABC News - Health -
A cyberattack forces a big US health system to divert ambulances and take records offline
A cyberattack on the Ascension health system operating in 19 states across the U.S. forced some of its 140 hospitals to divert ambulances, caused patients to postpone medical tests and blocked online access to patient recordsABC News - Health -
Kelly Clarkson reveals she started weight loss drug after her 'bloodwork got so bad
Kelly Clarkson has revealed she’s slimmed down by taking a medication — but it’s not Ozempic.NBC News - Top stories -
GameStop stock surges over 70%—but investors should still be wary of 'meme stocks'
Roaring Kitty returns to social media, GameStop's stock surges and short sellers lost over $1 billion. However, investors should be wary of chasing meme stocks.CNBC - Business -
AMC sold $250 million of stock late Monday after meme-stock rally
AMC’s stock is surging at a frenzied pace.MarketWatch - Business -
NFL's top 10 highest-paid QBs of 2024: Jared Goff No. 2 on list after deal; comparing records, playoff results
Are the best-compensated signal-callers really the best?CBS Sports - Sports - NFL -
Forget U.S. stocks — UBS says Europe's are a better bet. Here's why
In a bold "U-turn," UBS says European stocks are now more attractive than their U.S. counterparts.CNBC - Business -
GameStop Soars as Roaring Kitty Rekindles Meme Stock Mania
Keith Gill, the trader who helped turn the video game retailer into a high-flying “meme stock,” posted cryptic messages online after a three-year hiatus.The New York Times - Business -
GameStop, AMC Shares Soar as Meme-Stock Comeback Continues
Both stocks added about 40% premarket and were among the most heavily traded shares in off-hours action.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Alibaba sees AI traction but profit miss sends stock lower
Alibaba edged past revenue expectations for its latest quarter but fell short on profit, sending its stock lower in Tuesday’s premarket action.MarketWatch - Business -
GameStop shares surge 130% in premarket as meme stock craze returns
Shares of GameStop and AMC jumped on Tuesday, on track to extend gains as a pandemic-era meme stock frenzy returned.CNBC - Business -
GameStop and AMC Shares Soar as Meme Stock Revival Continues
A heady market rally extended to a second day after Keith Gill, the trader known as Roaring Kitty who rallied small investors to buy out-of-favor stocks in the pandemic, returned to social media.The New York Times - Business -
Meme stocks like GameStop and BlackBerry are back. Here's why.
AMC and BlackBerry joined the meme stock surge on Tuesday as investors posted screenshots of their trading gains.CBS News - Top stories -
Plug Power’s stock jumps 60% after long-awaited funding announcement
Plug Power delivered a long-awaited funding announcement on Tuesday morning that looked set to fuel a major stock gain.MarketWatch - Business -
OpenAI gives a shoutout to Nvidia — plus, a new industrial stock joins our watchlist
Every weekday, the Investing Club releases the Homestretch; an actionable afternoon update just in time for the last hour of trading.CNBC - Business -
Novavax stock jumps 50% as Sanofi deal kicks off turning point for struggling vaccine maker
Novavax said the deal with Sanofi allows it to remove its "going concern" warning, which it first issued last year due to doubts about staying afloat.CNBC - Business -
Roaring Kitty is back and so are meme stocks. GameStop and AMC surge like it's 2021
The man at the center of the pandemic meme stock craze returned to the social platform X for the first time in three years and sent prices of those stocks surging overnightABC News - Tech -
‘Frankly stupid’: Fund manager weighs in on reignited meme stock frenzy as GameStop soars
Cole Smead, CEO of Smead Capital Management, told CNBC that it was "frankly stupid" that day traders were piling once again into GameStop and other meme stocks.CNBC - Business -
These stocks could see ‘immense’ profits as Canada’s economy sinks, says veteran trader
Veteran trader Kevin Muir is really bearish on Canada, and offers a couple ways for investors to play that.MarketWatch - Business -
AMC completes $250 million stock sale during meme rally, shares jump 100% in premarket
On Monday, movie theater operator AMC sold 72.5 million shares in an at-the-market equity offering.CNBC - Business