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Volkswagen will start testing its new autonomous vehicles in Germany this summer, the company announced Wednesday. The German automakers electric ID Buzz vans will use hardware and software developed by Argo AI, a Pittsburgh-based startup that is backed by Ford and VW. The aim is to ...

https://www.theverge.com/2021/5/12/22430813/vw-argo-autonomous-delivery-ride-pooling-germany

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On Wednesday, 99designs by Vistaprint unveiled a more than $1.8 million global initiative aimed at providing a diverse group of 99 small business owners with financial support and design services to aid their plans to reopen amid the Covid-19 pandemic.On Wednesday, 99designs by Vistaprint unveiled a...

https://www.forbes.com/sites/samanthatodd/2021/05/12/exclusive-99designs-by-vistaprint-launches-18-million-initiative-to-support-99-small-businesses-during-covid-19/

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Cryptocurrency is exploding in popularity. But is it the right investment for you?Cryptocurrency has been having quite the year. Digital currencies are the latest phenomenon in the investing world, and several different types of currencies have been shattering records.Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC), the most...

https://www.fool.com/investing/2021/05/12/2-reasons-to-invest-in-cryptocurrency-and-3-reason/?source=iedfolrf0000001

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They offer us clues about 2022.Moderna's (NASDAQ: MRNA) transformation from a clinical-stage biotech company to a commercial-stage one has been rapid -- and impressive. Only a year ago, Moderna didn't even have products on the market. And now, in its first full quarter of sales, the company's ...

https://www.fool.com/investing/2021/05/12/here-are-the-3-most-important-numbers-in-modernas/?source=iedfolrf0000001

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HP brings back Christian Slater---s the Wolf as it spotlights cyber security and unveils a new security brand platform...

https://adage.com/article/cmo-strategy/hp-reboots-christian-slaters-wolf-fresh-focus-cyber-security-home/2334906

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But the Canadian cannabis producer's revenue continued to sink.Sundial Growers (NASDAQ: SNDL) came out of nowhere to become one of the hottest pot stocks on the market this year. However, the Canadian cannabis producer has given up much of its earlier gains. Investors looking to buy Sundial on the ...

https://www.fool.com/investing/2021/05/12/surprise-sundial-growers-delivers-positive-adjuste/?source=iedfolrf0000001

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* Israel-Palestine conflict continues to escalate, sparking fear of new war * Todays US inflation report for April is expected to show sharp increase * Signs of panic buying of gas along East Coast after pipeline shuts down * Major US fuel pipeline moving closer to reopening * US detentions ...

http://www.capitalspectator.com/macro-briefing-12-may-2021/

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[African Union] The Chairperson of the African Union Commission Moussa Faki Mahamat strongly condemns the bombardments in the Gaza Strip that killed more than 21 Palestinians, and the violent attacks in the Al-Aqsa mosque committed by Israeli security forces against Palestinian worshippers wounding ...

https://allafrica.com/stories/202105120557.html

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Broadcom unveils an HBA to complete the set of seventh-gen kit Fibre Channel hasn't been exciting since storage area networks were young, hot, and pretty. But the protocol is still around, still has devotees, and just got an upgrade...

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Can this troubled coronavirus vaccine developer redeem itself and its investors?In the early days of the pandemic, Vaxart (NASDAQ: VXRT) mesmerized investors after beginning development of a tablet-based, room-temperature-stable coronavirus vaccine. The stock subsequently soared to a multiyear high ...

https://www.fool.com/investing/2021/05/12/is-vaxart-a-buy/?source=iedfolrf0000001

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London department store Selfridges is offering three wedding packages, starting from $9,200, for couples who have had to put their plans on hold during the pandemic.London department store Selfridges is offering three wedding packages, starting from $9,200, for couples who have had to put their ...

https://www.forbes.com/sites/markfaithfull/2021/05/12/luxury-meets-confetti-as-selfridges-weddings-offer-to-tie-the-knot/

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The UK Prime Minister failed to pay the money to an undisclosed creditor, court records revealed.

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Boris Johnson issued with county court judgement for failing to pay a debt.
Court records show he was issued with the judgement for a debt of 535.
Johnsons personal finances have been the ...

https://www.businessinsider.com/boris-johnson-county-court-judgement-for-an-unpaid-debt-2021-5

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In a report released today, Laura Martin from Needham assigned a Buy rating to Electronic Arts (EA), with a price target of $165.00.
The post Needham Issues a Buy Rating on Electronic Arts (EA) appeared first on Smarter Analyst.
In a report released today, Laura Martin from Needham assigned a Buy ...

https://www.smarteranalyst.com/new-blurbs/needham-issues-a-buy-rating-on-electronic-arts-ea-3/

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Analysts believe investors in these stocks should kiss most of their money goodbye.For more than a year, the stock market has been on a historic run. Even though all stock market crashes and corrections are eventually erased by a bull-market rally, gains of as much as 88% in the benchmark S&P 500 ...

https://www.fool.com/investing/2021/05/12/3-popular-stock-expected-lose-53-to-79-wall-street/?source=iedfolrf0000001

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Celebrities have been jumping on crypto for years now, ever since 2017 bull run, with some being involved even longer than that. However, with the new NFT craze, offering artists, sports stars, celebrities, and others to offer digitized collections of all sorts, these popular individuals and ...

https://invezz.com/news/2021/05/12/floyd-mayweather-joins-the-nft-craze-announces-the-launch-of-his-first-collection/

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It's profitable to be a landlord for up-and-coming industries.Like most investors, I'm a big fan of gold rushes in new or rapidly expanding industries because that's where there's the most money to be made. When it comes to picking the right stock to benefit from an ongoing gold rush, however, I ...

https://www.fool.com/investing/2021/05/12/these-2-reits-are-safer-investments-than-their-ave/?source=iedfolrf0000001

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Although they have been struggling recently, these stocks remain attractive buys over the long term.Buying a quality growth stock on a dip can be a great way to position yourself for some excellent profits. While it may be difficult to invest in something that is falling in value, if a business ...

https://www.fool.com/investing/2021/05/12/got-5000-these-3-growth-stocks-are-trading-near-th/?source=iedfolrf0000001

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The companies will leverage MiNA Therapeutics small activating RNA (saRNA) technology platform to develop the drug candidates. Using its saRNA platform, MiNA Therapeutics will research up to five
The post Lilly, MiNA Therapeutics partner to develop new drug candidates appeared first on ...

https://www.pharmaceutical-business-review.com/news/lilly-mina-therapeutics-drug-candidates/

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I dont really know why I decided on a sign, said librarian who created it. Maybe it shows my age more than anything...

https://slate.com/news-and-politics/2021/05/yard-sign-love-is-love-post-trump-sales.html?via=rss

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Biden toilet paper is now outselling Trump toilet paper, which is not good for me, one presidential butt-wipe mastermind says...

https://slate.com/business/2021/05/donald-trump-toilet-paper-joe-biden-history.html?via=rss

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Stocks have fallen sharply this week as investors increase their inflation expectations, despite weak US jobs figures.

Traders and investors are focused on US inflation.
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US futures fell for a third day as traders braced themselves for consumer inflation data.
The ...

https://www.businessinsider.com/stock-markets-today-us-futures-cpi-inflation-nasdaq-dow-jones-fed-2021-5

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Theres a sort of bored antagonism on display: The positions are already clear, and none of the emotions Trump provoked is available to draw on...

https://slate.com/human-interest/2021/05/after-trump-twitter-is-worse.html?via=rss

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We tracked down 35 former members of the Trump administration to figure out what exactly theyre up to nowand where theyre still welcome...

https://slate.com/news-and-politics/2021/05/trump-world-where-are-they-now.html?via=rss

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The Carlyle Group has aligned its employees' compensation with diversity and inclusion initiatives it's looking to achieve.

The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) is seen in the financial district of lower Manhattan during the outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in New York City, U.S., April...

https://www.businessinsider.com/top-finance-stories-of-the-day-for-may-12-2021-5

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Record-high labor shortages, soaring commodity prices and rising market volatility has stocks on the defensive Wednesday ahead of April inflation data.Record-high labor shortages, soaring commodity prices and rising market volatility has stocks on the defensive Wednesday ahead of April inflation ...

https://www.thestreet.com/investing/dow-futures-extend-fall-inflation-fears-linger-ahead-of-cpi-data

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Will a current trillion-dollar company dethrone Apple, or could an innovative longshot surpass the tech kingpin?The stock market is a wealth-building machine for patient investors. However, it's also dynamic.Back in 1999, the 10 largest publicly traded companies by market cap included the likes of ...

https://www.fool.com/investing/2021/05/12/3-stocks-could-be-worth-more-than-apple-by-2035/?source=iedfolrf0000001

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You can invest in several great companies that Buffett likes with only a modest upfront amount.Suppose one of the world's greatest investors told you some of his favorite stock picks. However, there was a problem: You only had $300 to invest, and many of his stocks were too expensive for you to buy...

https://www.fool.com/investing/2021/05/12/the-best-warren-buffett-stocks-to-buy-with-300-rig/?source=iedfolrf0000001

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The European Commission president has provided some hints that a supply agreement with Novavax could be on the way.The name of the game with COVID-19 vaccines right now is supply deals. Companies with big supply agreements are in a position to make a lot of money.Pfizer (NYSE: PFE) andBioNTech (...

https://www.fool.com/investing/2021/05/12/why-novavax-could-beat-moderna-in-europe-after-pfi/?source=iedfolrf0000001

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TOKYO (AP) - Japanese technology conglomerate SoftBank Group Corp. returned to profitability for the fiscal year that ended in March, it said Wednesday, boosted by the strong performance of its sprawling investments as stock prices surged...

https://apnews.com/article/apple-inc-japan-technology-business-90d9dc698e592a2dad2aed9ae876c2d7

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Instagram users can choose pronouns from a set list. The company said it would update the list over time, and wants people to suggest pronouns to add.

Users can now select up to four pronouns to display on their profile.
Instagram

You can now add up to four pronouns to your Instagram profile.
You ...

https://www.businessinsider.com/instagram-pronouns-pronoun-how-to-add-them-to-your-profile-2021-5

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The use cases of mmWave technology in multi-gigabit connectivity, high-throughput satellite, automotive radar, and extended reality.
The post Millimeter-Wave TechnologyThe Turbo of the Information Age appeared first on EE Times India.
Forecasts show more than 29 billion networked devices by 2023 ...

https://www.eetindia.co.in/millimeter-wave-technology-the-turbo-of-the-information-age/

In an effort to help the civil administration in the fight against the global pandemic, the Indian Air Force (IAF) has been flying overseas as well as domestically airlifting empty Oxygen tankers and cylinders as well as delivering medical supplies...

https://www.financialexpress.com/defence/iaf-plays-critical-role-in-fight-against-covid-19-india-navy-brings-back-more-oxygen-from-overseas/2250558/

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Emerging market currencies and stocks
suffered on Wednesday as fears over rising price pressures
fuelled bets on earlier interest rate hikes and underpinned the
dollar and global yields ahead of U.S. inflation data...

https://www.reuters.com/article/emerging-markets/emerging-markets-fx-stocks-drop-on-inflation-anxiety-ahead-of-u-s-data-idUSL4N2MZ257

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Oil prices were also supported by the outlook from the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), which on Tuesday stuck to a forecast for a strong recovery in world oil demand in 2021, with growth in China and the United States outweighing the impact of the Covid crisis in India...

https://www.hindustantimes.com/business/oil-climbs-on-demand-outlook-as-market-awaits-fresh-cues-101620811081420.html

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The top news stories of the day include restricted gasoline supplies, and SoftBank's record profits.Good morning, Quartz readers!Heres what you need to knowThe pipeline attack is restricting US fuel supplies. Energy secretary Jennifer Granholm warned against hoarding gasoline, while North Carolina, ...

https://qz.com/emails/daily-brief/2008055/

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1-800-Flowers.com stock, an online gift retailer selling fresh-cut flowers, plants, gourmet foods, cookies, candy and wine, home and garden merchandise, under the brands Harry & David, Cheryls Cookies, Moose Munch, and The Popcorn Factory, among others, experienced a 6% gain over the last week...1-...

https://www.forbes.com/sites/greatspeculations/2021/05/12/whats-next-for-1-800-flowerscom-stock-post-a-6-gain/

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