Norway should spend a record amount
of cash from its $1.3 trillion sovereign wealth fund this year
as it continues to battle the pandemic's economic impact, the
centre-right minority coalition government told parliament on
Tuesday...

https://www.reuters.com/article/norway-economy-budget/update-1-norway-plans-record-election-year-spending-from-wealth-fund-idUSL8N2MY1HO

#Reuters

Corporate insolvencies in Germany
fell by 21.8% on the year in February, the Federal Statistics
Office said on Tuesday, continuing a downtrend that saw them hit
their lowest level since 1999 last year thanks to a waiver
during the pandemic...

https://www.reuters.com/article/germany-economy-insolvencies/german-insolvencies-fall-further-in-february-idUSS8N29Q07O

#Reuters

The rise of TikTok continues globally and specifically in Europe, where the social media app now reaches more than 100 million monthly users. That audience is growing beyond Gen Z, or "Generation TikTok" as it's called by the company. A year ago, Stuart Flint joined from Verizon to become the ...

https://www.adweek.com/programmatic/how-europes-mr-tiktok-sees-the-app-growing-in-importance-for-users-and-advertisers/

#Adweek

In a report released today, Brian Schwartz from Oppenheimer assigned a Buy rating to ServiceNow (NOW), with a price target of $610.00.
The post ServiceNow (NOW) Receives a New Rating from a Top Analyst appeared first on Smarter Analyst.
In a report released today, Brian Schwartz from Oppenheimer ...

https://www.smarteranalyst.com/new-blurbs/servicenow-now-receives-a-new-rating-from-a-top-analyst-2/

#SmarterAnalyst

Malaysia on Monday
announced 22 civil suits against entities and people accused of
being involved with the massive 1MDB corruption scandal,
including units of global banks Deutsche Bank and
JPMorgan...

https://www.reuters.com/article/malaysia-politics-1mdb-explainer/explainer-how-malaysia-is-seeking-to-recover-billions-of-dollars-missing-from-1mdb-idUSL4N2MX1SY

#Reuters

MADISON, Wis. (AP) - Wisconsin families who want to send their children to a private school using a voucher paid for by taxpayers would increase to three times the federal poverty level under a Republican-backed bill the state Assembly is scheduled to pass on Tuesday...

https://apnews.com/article/wi-state-wire-wisconsin-business-health-coronavirus-pandemic-8644d2d05fe126a445c58896954a46f7

#APNews

MADISON, Wis. (AP) - The Wisconsin Assembly planned to vote Tuesday on a resolution calling for a convention of the states to consider making changes to the U...

https://apnews.com/article/wi-state-wire-wisconsin-constitutions-business-election-2020-a31f62768cf458a7e84480421e39de34

#APNews

After Roth Capital and BTIG gave Aterian (NASDAQ: ATER) a Buy rating last month, the company received another Buy, this time from Oppenheimer. ...
The post Aterian (ATER) Received its Third Buy in a Row appeared first on Smarter Analyst.
After Roth Capital and BTIG gave Aterian (NASDAQ: ATER) a Buy ...

https://www.smarteranalyst.com/new-blurbs/aterian-ater-received-its-third-buy-in-a-row/

#SmarterAnalyst

Prince Michael was apparently willing to provide access to Russian President Vladimir Putin for a personal profit...

https://www.ibtimes.co.uk/queen-elizabeth-ii-under-pressure-sanction-cousin-prince-michael-kent-1690216

And just like that, the Digital Yuan has its route into the mainstream Alibabas controversial financial services arm, the Ant Group, has been welcomed into trials of Chinas digital currency...

https://go.theregister.com/feed/www.theregister.com/2021/05/11/digital_yuan_alipay/

#TheRegister

Leaders in Beijing will need to determine how to continue its streak of economic growth while caring for a growing, nonworking part of the population. Leaders in Beijing will need to determine how to continue its streak of economic growth while caring for a growing, nonworking part of the population...

https://www.npr.org/2021/05/11/995490687/chinas-birth-rate-drops-as-census-data-warn-of-aging-population

#NPRTopics

The Risks Of A Positive Agenda Between The EU And Turkey

Authored by Doris Christodoulou via GlobalRiskInsights.com,

In the aftermath of the 25-26 European Council Summit, the EU is clearly divided in its approach to Turkey.While some wish to see a more determined EU which supports its values and...

https://www.zerohedge.com/geopolitical/risks-positive-agenda-between-eu-and-turkey

#ZeroHedge

New wind and solar power projects in China, Europe and the US spurred 45% rise in capacityThe worlds renewable energy industry grew at its fastest pace since 1999 last year, despite the disruption caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, and may have established a standard for growth in the future, ...

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2021/may/11/global-renewable-energy-industry-grew-at-fastest-rate-since-1999-last-year

#theguardian

The Ryanair share price has been performing rather well this year, but can it continue its upward trajectory? Zaven Boyrazian investigates.
The post Can the Ryanair share price continue to grow in 2021? appeared first on The Motley Fool UK.

2020 was a tough year for the airline industry. Many ...

https://www.fool.co.uk/investing/2021/05/11/can-the-ryanair-share-price-continue-to-grow-in-2021/

#TheMotleyFoolUK

* Consolidation will give new bank 70% share in prefecture
(Adds milestone, reported comment from bank head, context on
struggling borrowers...

https://www.reuters.com/article/japan-economy-regional-banks/update-1-two-japanese-regional-banks-eye-tie-up-to-fight-margin-pressures-idUSL1N2MY0A2

#Reuters

New wind and solar grew at their fastest rate in two decades in 2020 with a pace that is set to continue in the coming years.
The post Renewables surged in 2020, IEA reports appeared first on Power Engineering International.

New wind and solar grew at their fastest rate in two decades in 2020 with ...

https://www.powerengineeringint.com/renewables/renewables-surged-in-2020-iea-reports/

#PowerEngineering

Ahead of a trading update, investors have been pushing the Rolls-Royce share price up just a little. Are we close to turnaround time?
The post The Rolls-Royce share price has been ticking upwards. Is it time to buy now? appeared first on The Motley Fool UK.

Rolls-Royce (LSE: RR) has not done well ...

https://www.fool.co.uk/investing/2021/05/11/the-rolls-royce-share-price-has-been-ticking-upwards-is-it-time-to-buy-now/

#TheMotleyFoolUK

In April 2021, e-pharmacies such as PharmEasy and Netmeds clocked a 2X growth in daily active users.As hospitals crumble under the pressure of a raging Covid-19 pandemic, several Indians have started flocking to telemedicine and online pharmacies.In April 2021, e-pharmacies such as PharmEasy and ...

https://qz.com/india/2007025/practo-1mg-and-pharmeasy-in-high-demand-amid-covid-crisis/

#Quartz

London copper prices climbed on
Tuesday, as traders bet on demand prospects from metal-reliant
renewable energy and electric vehicles (EV) sectors and as the
global economy steadily recovers from the fallout of the
COVID-19 pandemic...

https://www.reuters.com/article/global-metals/metals-london-copper-rises-as-traders-bet-on-bullish-demand-outlook-idUSL1N2MY0AI

#Reuters

Norway should spend a record amount
of cash from its $1.3 trillion sovereign wealth fund this year
as it continues to battle the pandemic's economic impact, the
centre-right minority coalition government told parliament on
Tuesday...

https://www.reuters.com/article/norway-economy-budget/norway-plans-record-spending-from-wealth-fund-idUSO9N2JV02G

#Reuters

The Cineworld share price could be facing tough times, despite the easing of lockdown restrictions. Heres my view on the latest news.
The post The Cineworld share price is below 100p. Is now a buying opportunity? appeared first on The Motley Fool UK.

The Cineworld (LSE: CINE) share price is now ...

https://www.fool.co.uk/investing/2021/05/11/the-cineworld-share-price-is-below-100p-is-now-a-buying-opportunity/

#TheMotleyFoolUK

Sona BLW Precision Forging Limited is one of Indias leading automotive technology companies...

https://www.financialexpress.com/market/ipo-news/blackstone-backed-sona-comstar-gets-sebi-nod-for-ipo-plans-to-raise-rs-6000-crore/2249700/

#TheFinancialExpress

Japanese government bond yields
dipped on Tuesday, as sharp fall in Japanese stock prices
prompted safety bids in JGBs while an auction of 10-year JGBs
drew fair demand...

https://www.reuters.com/article/japan-bonds/jgb-yields-fall-on-bearish-stocks-fair-auction-results-idUSL1N2MY0AO

#Reuters

Tech-heavy equities in South Korea and
Taiwan led losses in Asian markets on Tuesday as investors
worried over a potential spike in inflation, while...

https://www.reuters.com/article/emerging-markets-asia/emerging-markets-south-korea-taiwan-stocks-lead-losses-in-asia-on-inflation-fears-idUSL4N2MY1KN

#Reuters

[Nation] At the Solai -Nyakinyua trading center in Subukia sub-county, life appears to be normal as residents are engaged in a bee hive of activities under the sun in a bid to achieve their different goals...

https://allafrica.com/stories/202105110082.html

#AllAfricaNews

[Nation] Years back, the Kwekwe or Eagle police squad evoked fear among members of the Mungiki sect and other suspects of crime. There was no doubt about it; if you were in the police squad's list, you would surely be eliminated...

https://allafrica.com/stories/202105110085.html

#AllAfricaNews

[Nation] The planned security meeting between Kenya and Ethiopia over the fast-deteriorating relationship between Garre and Degodia clans in Mandera has been postponed...

https://allafrica.com/stories/202105110087.html

#AllAfricaNews

[Nation] Governors eyeing the presidency in the 2022 General Election will not have to resign, the High Court has ruled in a Constitution interpretation dispute that has split two judges...

https://allafrica.com/stories/202105110090.html

#AllAfricaNews

[VOA] Madrid -- A diplomatic dispute between Morocco and Spain over Madrid's decision to host a leader of the Western Saharan independence movement has soured what had been improving relations across the Mediterranean Sea...

https://allafrica.com/stories/202105110094.html

#AllAfricaNews

The CBI has already been investigating the role of Anil Deshmukh in corruption allegations made by former Mumbai cop Anil Vaze...

https://www.financialexpress.com/india-news/anil-deshmukh-former-maharashtra-home-minister-charged-in-money-laundering-case-by-enforcement-directorate/2249693/

#TheFinancialExpress

TOKYO (AP) - Nissan Chairman Carlos Ghosn told prosecutors during questioning on financial misconduct charges before he fled Japan that his compensation was never decided upon, according to records presented in Tokyo District Court on Tuesday...

https://apnews.com/article/japan-business-80b484c4aa8b23846740da16c2d29511

#APNews

China's yuan weakened on
Tuesday, pulling back from a nearly three-year high against the
dollar a day earlier amid growing global concerns over inflation
even as the central bank set firmer guidance.
Global risk appetite took a hit overnight ahead of the
release of U.S. inflation data as traders...

https://www.reuters.com/article/china-yuan-midday/chinas-yuan-dips-as-inflation-concerns-hit-risk-appetite-idUSL8N2MY0L3

#Reuters

JLo is said to be happy with how things are going quickly in her rekindled romance with the "Batman" star...

https://www.ibtimes.co.uk/jennifer-lopez-ben-affleck-fast-track-relationship-romantic-getaway-1690200

KUALA LUMPUR, May 11 The nationwide expansion of the movement control order weighed on sentiment on Bursa Malaysia, dragging its key index to end the morning session lower. At midday, the benchmark FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) erased 9.11...

The overall market breadth was weak with losers ...

https://www.malaymail.com/news/money/2021/05/11/nationwide-mco-expansion-drags-bursa-malaysia-lower-at-midday/1973325

#TheMalayMailMoney

[UN News] The UN agriculture chief warned on Monday that severe underfunding of Africa's agri-food sector has boosted food insecurity and was hampering the future development of countries across the continent...

https://allafrica.com/stories/202105110061.html

#AllAfricaNews

Serena Williams, who has not played since the Australian Open in February, is currently preparing for her first match at the Italian Open in Rome...

https://www.ibtimes.co.uk/serena-williams-ready-skip-tokyo-olympics-avoid-being-away-daughter-olympia-1690214

According to the seventh national population census released by the Chinese government on Tuesday, China's population in all the 31 provinces, autonomous regions, and municipalities reached 1.41178 billion...

https://www.financialexpress.com/world-news/chinas-population-grows-marginally-to-1-412-billion-may-begin-to-decline-by-2022-census/2249698/

#TheFinancialExpress

In a report released today, Brian Nagel from Oppenheimer assigned a Buy rating to Purple Innovation (PRPL), with a price target of $45.00.
The post Oppenheimer Gives a Buy Rating to Purple Innovation (PRPL) appeared first on Smarter Analyst.
In a report released today, Brian Nagel from Oppenheimer ...

https://www.smarteranalyst.com/new-blurbs/oppenheimer-gives-a-buy-rating-to-purple-innovation-prpl/

#SmarterAnalyst

The Volkswagen ID.4 is one of our 4 finalists for the 2021 CleanTechnica Car of the Year award. Its a good all-around vehicle, not a bare-bones budget car, but one key thing I noted about the ID.4 as potential justification for winning your vote is that its cheaper than the other ...

https://cleantechnica.com/2021/05/11/volkswagen-id-4-vs-toyota-rav4-id-4-has-lower-cost-of-ownership-in-many-scenarios/

#CleanTechnica

[The Conversation Africa] Nigeria's president, Muhammadu Buhari, has asked the United States to move its military headquarters overseeing Africa to the continent, from Germany. This is to better tackle growing armed violence in the region. The Conversation Africa's Wale Fatade asked peace and ...

https://allafrica.com/stories/202105110057.html

#AllAfricaNews

The Jeep Cherokee 2021 recall is now being made over leaking transmission horses. 18,800 cars recalled...

https://www.techtimes.com/articles/260089/20210511/jeep-cherokee-2021-model-leaking-transmission-hoses-18-800-recalls-made.htm

#TechTimes