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Pulse of the Hour
Warren Buffett Sells 115M AAPL Shares
Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway offloads a significant portion of Apple stock, marking a major portfolio shift.
China's B2B Payment Boom
China enhances business with emerging markets, creating huge opportunities in the B2B payment landscape.
Brooks Running Targets Global Growth
Brooks Running CEO eyes expansion in China and Europe, aiming to bolster global presence and increase market share.
Consumers Reject High Food Prices
With escalating food costs, consumers show a growing preference for alternative brands over established big names.
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# berkshire buffett apple
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businessinsider ⇢ Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway offloaded around 13% of its Apple holdings in Q1 2024, selling approximately 115 million shares, but Buffett reaffirmed his commitment to AAPL as its largest investment going forward.
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benzinga ⇢ Eli Lilly is experiencing significant growth in the diabetes and chronic weight management markets with their GLP-1 medications Mounjaro and Zepbound, showing promising results and potential for further expansion into other medical areas.
# israel gaza hamas
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pbs ⇢ The French government is implementing strict measures to combat teenage violence in schools, including teaching respect, establishing contracts of rights and obligations, extending school hours, treating offenders over 16 as adults, and sending disruptive children to boarding school.
# trump borgers cohen
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reason nbcnews msnbc bloomberg zerohedge mediaite businessinsider ⇢ The judge presiding over the Abu Ghraib civil trial involving a military contractor accused of contributing to detainees' mistreatment speculates that the jury may not be able to reach a verdict after seven days of deliberations.
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hindustantimes futurism wsj ⇢ First Solar's strategic focus on thin-film PV technology, strong project backlog, stable pricing, and financial health have garnered positive attention from Wall Street analysts, who see a bright future for the company in the renewable energy sector.
# ai openai genie
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euronews theguardian bloomberg reason ⇢ Warren Buffett warned shareholders at his annual meeting about the potential for AI scams to become a major issue, citing a fake video of himself as an example, while also reflecting on the absence of his late partner Charlie Munger.
# fed jobs inflation
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forexlive ⇢ Markets are concerned that Treasury yields could rise past 5% due to persistent inflation and weak Treasury auctions, potentially leading to a sharp correction in stocks similar to the crash triggered last fall.
# canada bank banks
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marginalrevolution ⇢ David Stockman criticizes the Federal Reserve for artificially suppressing interest rates, leading to a $1.3 trillion decrease in annual Federal interest expenses, allowing politicians to increase public debt without facing consequences.
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# boeing nasa airlines
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chicagotribune wsj ⇢ Boeing locked out 125 unionized firefighters in Washington state after negotiations over a new contract broke down, with the union accusing the company of prioritizing corporate greed over safety.
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# starbucks fastfood restaurant
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thestreet marketplace theweek ⇢ Port Ellen Distillery in Scotland, a 'ghost' distillery for 40 years, has reopened with limited stock of sought-after single-malt Scotch whisky, attracting premium customers with prices reaching up to £45,000 for a set of two bottles.
# paramount skydance redstone
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sec.gov ⇢ Paramount Global's special committee of independent directors has allowed the exclusivity window with Skydance Media to expire without a deal, signaling that a potential merger between the two companies is unlikely to happen.
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# housing home insurance
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npr chicagotribune ⇢ Hawaii lawmakers have passed a bill giving counties the power to regulate and potentially phase out short-term rentals like Airbnbs in order to address the housing shortage and prioritize long-term housing for local residents.
# ukraine russian russia
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japantimes.co.jp theguardian ⇢ The Russian Army's failure to adhere to its own military doctrine, as outlined in the US Army's manual on Russian tactics, has led to significant losses and setbacks in the Ukraine war.
# retirement food billionaires
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vox marketwatch nytimes ⇢ For the price of a new truck, you can buy a dream retirement home in France or Italy, with properties available for as little as $50,000 in small towns, but considerations such as finances and local laws are important.
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theverge apnews bloomberg pbs financialpost ⇢ Rue21's closure, attributed to factors such as underperforming retail locations, increased industry competition, and the rise of e-commerce, serves as a cautionary tale for retailers facing challenges in adapting to the changing landscape of the industry.
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# macron xi european
investing ft asiafinancial bloomberg reuters theguardian benzinga nbcnews pbs cnbc semafor ⇢ French President Macron is expected to urge Chinese President Xi Jinping to address trade imbalances and use his influence with Russia over the war in Ukraine during Xi's visit to Paris.
# labour rwanda sunak
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bbc.co.uk theweek nytimes vox ⇢ Unite's general secretary, Sharon Graham, has warned that the Labour Party risks losing funding and support if it weakens its plans to overhaul workers' rights, with concerns that key elements of the "new deal for working people" may be diluted.
# tiktok bytedance song
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foreignpolicy scmp pbs ft bloomberg tipranks cnbc ⇢ North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's propaganda song "Friendly Father" is gaining popularity on TikTok, with its catchy ABBA-like melody and upbeat tempo, as part of a strategy to embed ideological messages in pop tunes.
# water rakus wound
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unilad thestreet aol benzinga asia.nikkei abcnews.go investing reuters bloomberg marketwatch ⇢ Passengers on the 2,300-person nude cruise must adhere to rules such as dressing up when disembarking, laying down a towel before sitting naked, and refraining from inappropriate touching, with prices starting at $2,000.
# exxon pioneer cents
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barchart bloomberg seekingalpha finance.yahoo tipranks wsj barrons marketwatch ⇢ Oil prices experienced their largest weekly decline in three months due to concerns about weakening demand and speculation that OPEC's June meeting could lead to an increase in production, while natural gas prices saw their first weekly gain in four weeks.
# beef groundbeef ground
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countynewscenter ⇢ The spread of bird flu from wild animals to mammals, including cows, raises concerns about potential transmission to humans and highlights the importance of monitoring wildlife for emerging health threats.
# gold yen zerohedge
nytimes investing bloomberg zerohedge investorplace japantimes.co.jp barrons marketwatch bbc seekingalpha ⇢ The ZeroHedge Debate on Bitcoin vs. Gold featured arguments from both sides, with Peter Schiff and Nouriel Roubini advocating for gold's superiority while Erik Voorhees and Anthony Scaramucci defended Bitcoin's transferability and value.
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coindesk ⇢ BTC-e co-founder Alexander Vinnik pleads guilty to over $9 billion money laundering charges, joining other prominent figures like Sam Bankman-Fried and Changpeng Zhao, while KuCoin and its founders are also charged with similar offenses.
# ping quinn hsbcceo
scmp reuters bloomberg ft wsj ⇢ The CEO's questionable decisions, including hiring his wife, giving his dog a title, and ultimately leading to the downfall of a bank, raised concerns about his leadership and ethics.
# derby kentucky kentuckyderby
nbcnews aol axios fastcompany wsj reuters ⇢ The 2024 Kentucky Derby featured former MLB player Jayson Werth nervously awaiting his horse's race, country music star Wynonna Judd performing the national anthem, Travis Kelce enjoying Derby weekend, and a Minion from "Despicable Me" making an appearance.
# missing mexico robinson
pbs nbcnews ft bloomberg benzinga reuters zerohedge barrons ⇢ Three bodies found in Mexico's Baja California state are likely those of two missing Australian brothers and an American who disappeared during a camping and surfing trip, with suspects arrested and charged with a crime equivalent to kidnapping.
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Disasters and accidents
- 2024 Brazil floods
- The death toll from ongoing heavy rains in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, increases to 56, with 67 people still missing and nearly 25,000 displaced. The airport in Porto Alegre, the capital of Rio Grande do Sul, suspends all flights until further notice. (Reuters)
- At least 14 people are killed by floods and landslides in South Sulawesi, Indonesia. (Reuters)
International relations
- International reactions to the Israel–Hamas war, Schengen Area
- Palestinian doctor and rector at the University of Glasgow Ghassan Abu-Sittah was denied access into France after landing at Charles de Gaulle airport on his way to speak at the French Senate. Last month, he was denied entry into Germany. (Al Jazeera)
- Indian Minister of External Affairs S. Jaishankar rejects comments made by US President Joe Biden saying that India's economic growth was being held back by "xenophobia". (Reuters)
Law and crime
- German MEP Matthias Ecke is "seriously injured" in Dresden, Germany, in what is suspected to be a politically-motivated attack. (Reuters)
- Ukrainian presidents Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Petro Poroshenko, as well as commander Oleksandr Pavlyuk are put on Russia's wanted list. (AP)
Politics and elections
- 2024 London mayoral election
- Sadiq Khan wins re-election as mayor of London, England, with 43.8% of the vote, becoming the first London mayor to be elected to a third term. (BBC News)
Sports
- 2024 Kentucky Derby
- The 150th edition of the Kentucky Derby is held, with American thoroughbred racehorse Mystik Dan winning in a photo finish. (AP)
- The International Olympics Committee (IOC) bans Kuwait's Sheikh Ahmad Al-Fahad Al-Ahmed Al-Sabah from all positions within the committee for 15 years over ethics breaches. Sheik Ahmad was previously banned by the IOC for three years in 2023 over his alleged interference in the Olympic Council of Asia elections, as well as for forgery and a fake arbitration procedure. (Reuters)
- Real Madrid are crowned champions of La Liga after Barcelona's 4–2 defeat at Girona. (BBC News)
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foxbusiness apnews nbcnews ⇢ Dave & Buster’s has partnered with Lucra to add gamification software to its app for loyalty program members, offering real-money contests or challenges to drive spending and loyalty through betting opportunities in various categories.
# abortion latinas crist
wsj pbs msnbc zerohedge bloomberg abcnews.go ⇢ Abortion bans in Florida and Arizona disproportionately affect the Latina population due to their high uninsured rates, limited access to preventative health care, and the closure of clinics that serve as their primary entry point for care.
# lamar dorsey drake
inc wsj aol businessinsider latimes bbc mediaite ⇢ Glasgow Clyde College is offering a Taylor Swift masterclass for parents and plus ones of Swifties attending her UK tour, providing a crash course on all things Eras Tour to ensure they have a memorable experience.
# ash samash sam
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ktla ⇢ Sam Ash Music, an iconic retailer of musical instruments with a 100-year history, has announced the closure of all its stores, marking the end of a family-run business that grew from a single shop in Brooklyn.
# icefall khumbu khumbuicefall
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bostonherald ⇢ The Khumbu Icefall on Mount Everest, one of the deadliest passages for climbers, is becoming even more treacherous due to crumbling ice caused by climate change, leading to delays in the 2024 climbing season.
# chelsea boehly manchesterunited
theguardian reuters bloomberg nytimes ⇢ The use of a Premier League game for a publicity stunt promoting the film "Argylle" by American investor Todd Boehly was criticized in England as further exploitation of a soccer club by a foreign owner.