Oil, gold prices fall as US dollar surges: Commodity Check

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Aussie bank ditches cash payments
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Warren Buffett finally reveals the mysterious company he’s invested billions of dollars in
The mystery is over: Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway disclosed a major stake in the insurance company Chubb, finally revealing the investment he has kept under wraps since last year.
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‘You guys are seriously broke’: Dave Ramsey delivers wake up call to Iowa couple making nearly $200,000
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Trump Media says it will delay quarterly filing due to auditor change
Former U.S. President Donald Trump's media company said it was unable to complete the review of its financial statement for the quarter ended March 31 due to the timing of its appointment of Semple, Marchal & Cooper as the new auditor. The company dismissed previous auditor BF Borgers, after the SEC charged the accounting firm with "massive fraud" earlier this month. Borgers, the auditor of the Truth Social parent since 2022, agreed to a $12 million civil penalty and to discontinue practicing as accountants on SEC filings, the agency had said.
Bloomberg
Milei Says Argentina Is ‘Very Close’ to Lifting FX Controls
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Chinese Junk Bonds Jump to Three-Year High on Property Stimulus
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Is Kevin O’Leary Right About When To Buy a House? Experts Weigh In
According to Redfin, housing prices were up 4.8% on an annual basis in March, with a median selling price of $420,401. With higher interest rates as the Fed continues to try to cool down the economy,...
Reuters
UPDATE 4-Big Japan banks forecast record profits, signal optimism as domestic rates normalise
Japan's three biggest banks forecast record income in the coming year on Wednesday, signalling increased optimism about an economy that has only just exited from years of negative interest rates. The results from Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Mizuho Financial Group and Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group also show how Japanese banks are benefiting from higher interest rates in overseas markets, such as the United States, as well as a weaker yen, which inflates profits when earnings from abroad are brought home.
Reuters
BlackRock executive pay wins only narrow support from shareholders
(Reuters) -Top asset manager BlackRock on Wednesday said only about 58% of advisory votes cast at its annual meeting supported the pay of its top executives. At the meeting, which was webcast, BlackRock also said each of its 16 director nominees received well over a majority of votes cast. It said three shareholder resolutions, including a call for an independent board chair, won no more than 10% support.
Bloomberg
Norway Wealth Fund Blacklists Adani Ports Citing Ties to War
(Bloomberg) -- Norway’s $1.7 trillion sovereign wealth fund has decided to exclude Adani Ports & Special Economic Zone Ltd. from its portfolio, citing “unacceptable” risks that the company is tied to human rights violations in war and conflict zones.Most Read from BloombergUS Inflation Data Was Accidentally Released 30 Minutes EarlyPutin and Xi Vow to Step Up Fight to Counter US ‘Containment’Slovak Premier Fighting for Life After Assassination AttemptJamie Dimon Sees ‘Lot of Inflationary Forces
Yahoo Finance
Stock market today: S&P 500 breaches 5,300 as stocks rally to records after CPI
Stocks edged higher on Wednesday as investors digested fresh readings on inflation and consumer spending.
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Is NVIDIA Corp (NVDA) The Best Jim Cramer Stock to Buy Now?
Jim Cramer has been a big believer in NVIDIA Corp (NASDAQ:NVDA), recommending the stock almost every week since late 2023. However, amid the recent lackluster performance of NVIDIA Corp (NASDAQ:NVDA), Cramer sounded a bit disappointed, saying the stock now seems to “rally far less than it goes down.” However, Cramer reiterated that he believes NVIDIA […]
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GIP, ADIA Join Khazanah’s Takeover Bid for Malaysia Airports
(Bloomberg) -- Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd. is set to be privatized as its two biggest shareholders team up with buyout firm Global Infrastructure Partners and the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority to make a takeover offer for the airport operator.Most Read from BloombergUS Inflation Data Was Accidentally Released 30 Minutes EarlyPutin and Xi Vow to Step Up Fight to Counter US ‘Containment’Slovak Premier Fighting for Life After Assassination AttemptUS Inflation Ebbs for First Time in Six Months
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Wealthy Retirement: 3 Ways To Become a Millionaire by 65
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3 SGX Dividend Stocks Offering Up To 7.4% Yield
In recent developments, the Singapore market has shown a keen interest in innovative sectors, highlighted by Mastercard's inclusion of Singapore-based peaq in its Start Path program focusing on blockchain and cryptocurrency. This move underscores a broader acceptance and integration of emerging technologies within the local economic landscape. In this context, identifying dividend stocks that not only offer attractive yields but also demonstrate resilience and adaptability to new market...
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David Tepper Scoops Up Alibaba as Hedge Funds Hunt for Bargains in China
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BBC
Everton offered financing to complete new stadium
Everton have been offered a loan of up to £150m by a private equity firm specialising in 'distressed debt' to finance the completion of the club's new stadium at Bramley-Moore Dock.
Reuters
GLOBAL MARKETS-Asia rides Wall St rally, dollar sags on inflation relief
Asian stock markets rallied on Thursday, buoyed by Wall Street's surge to all-time peaks overnight after a milder U.S. inflation report raised expectations the Federal Reserve will deliver two interest rate cuts this year. U.S. Treasury yields extended their retreat in Tokyo trading, sinking to six-week troughs. U.S. data on Wednesday showed the consumer price index (CPI) rose by 0.3% in April, below an expected 0.4% gain, raising hopes the Fed can cut rates by 50 basis points this year, with the first quarter-point reduction fully priced for September.
Bloomberg
Top HSBC Shareholder Ping An Exploring Ways to Cut $13 Billion Stake
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Oil, gold prices fall as US dollar surges: Commodity Check

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Aussie bank ditches cash payments

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