Ericsson said on Friday it had reached a multi-year agreement on global patent licenses with Samsung, ending a dispute that hit the Swedish telecom equipment maker's first-quarter revenue...

https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/business/ericsson-settles-patent-dispute-with-samsung-14762278

#channelnewsasia

Chinese companies raised a
record $148 billion through global equity capital markets in the
first four months of 2021, data showed, as they tapped the ample
cash available with investors due to the coronavirus pandemic...

https://www.reuters.com/article/china-fundraising/china-firms-tap-virus-driven-liquidity-to-raise-record-148-bln-in-equity-deals-idUSL4N2MT1NC

#Reuters

Fans were left fuming after Hazard was seen having a laugh with Chelsea players after Real Madrid was eliminated from the Champions League...

https://www.ibtimes.co.uk/eden-hazard-sends-apology-real-madrid-fans-unprofessional-actions-1690118

Central government expenditure is likely to be around the project of rr34.8 lakh crore as it looks to maintain its high pandemic-period spending so as to bolster pace of economic recovery...

https://www.hindustantimes.com/business/india-to-breach-fiscal-deficit-target-in-fy22-fitch-solutions-101620368770068.html

#hindustantimes

President Biden wants $48 billion to support workforce training, including apprenticeships. But history suggests proceeding with caution.President Biden wants $48 billion to support workforce training, including apprenticeships. But history suggests proceeding with caution...

https://www.forbes.com/sites/prestoncooper2/2021/05/07/apprenticeships-have-risen-64-since-2010-how-should-policymakers-support-them/

#ForbesBusinessNews

On today's show, we talk with Scott Lynn about one of the best performing asset classes during the pandemic.
...
The post Animal Spirits: Is Art Recession-Proof? appeared first on The Irrelevant Investor.
Todays Animal Spirits Talk Your Book is brought to you by Masterworks

For more information ...

https://theirrelevantinvestor.com/2021/05/07/animal-spirits-is-art-recession-proof/

#TheIrrelevantInvestor

India's airlines are under
renewed pressure to raise cash or face the risk of having to
downsize, consolidate or have their planes repossessed by
lessors as a surge of COVID-19 infections roils travel...

https://www.reuters.com/article/health-coronavirus-india-airlines/analysis-indian-airlines-risk-consolidation-plane-repossessions-amid-covid-19-surge-idUSL4N2MR4C6

#Reuters

The ITM Power share price is down by 30% in a month. Roland Head revisits the news and asks what's gone wrong for the hydrogen energy specialist.
The post The ITM Power share price is down 30%. Should I buy now? appeared first on The Motley Fool UK.

The ITM Power (LSE: ITM) share price has fallen ...

https://www.fool.co.uk/investing/2021/05/07/the-itm-power-share-price-is-down-30-should-i-buy-now/

#TheMotleyFoolUK

Chinese companies raised a record US$148 billion through global equity capital markets in the first four months of 2021, data showed, as they tapped the ample cash available with investors due to the coronavirus pandemic...

https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/business/china-firms-tap-virus-driven-liquidity-to-raise-record-us-148-billion-in-equity-deals-14762328

#channelnewsasia

There are at least 15 banks and four housing finance companies that are currently offering home loans starting at under 7% p.a...

https://www.financialexpress.com/money/cheapest-home-loans-above-rs-75-lakh-check-out-which-banks-and-hfcs-are-offering-lowest-rates/2247635/

#TheFinancialExpress

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex encouraged the public to make donations for the global supply of COVID-19 vaccines in honour of Archie's birthday...

https://www.ibtimes.co.uk/prince-harry-meghan-markle-share-new-photo-archie-his-2nd-birthday-1690114

Despite high-level meetings chaired by prime minister Narendra Modi, Covid-19 patients are dying at small hospitals. Oxygen is the new currency in India.It has been eight weeks since Indias second Covid-19 wave began, and millions of Indians continue their frantic search for basic healthcare ...

https://qz.com/india/2006261/indias-devastating-covid-19-wave-is-still-unrelenting/

#Quartz

Rahul Gandhi urged the centre to provide critical financial and food support to vulnerable groups to prevent a repeat of the manifold suffering caused by last year's lockdown...

https://www.financialexpress.com/india-news/you-placed-india-in-highly-dangerous-position-rahul-gandhi-to-pm-narendra-modi-over-covid-19/2247638/

#TheFinancialExpress

Chloe Hayes, a rural chartered surveyor at Stephensons Rural, explains why she chose her career path and what a typical working day looks like...

https://www.fginsight.com/news/news/careers-special-work-experience-is-a-great-way-to-test-a-career-path-119132

#FGInsightNews

After being roundly mocked on the internet, he followed up by explaining that his trousers were "the most prestigious brand in PANTS."

Newsmax; Samantha Lee/Insider

It has been a week of baffling photos of political figures.
On Thursday, Newsmaxs Greg Kelly shared a photo of himself - in "...

https://www.businessinsider.com/newsmax-greg-kelly-wears-balmain-pants-photo-with-trump-2021-5

#Insider

LISBON, Portugal (AP) - On the list of things not to do during a pandemic, holding big international gatherings is close to the top. But European Union leaders and their large following of diplomats and advisers are meeting in Portugal on Friday for two days of talks, sending a signal that they see ...

https://apnews.com/article/europe-summits-global-trade-health-coronavirus-pandemic-08f5f6ab06bbbae91a26c1db7e0f131c

#APNews

BMW reiterated its full-year profit margin outlook on Friday, but said that it expected the rest of the year to remain volatile and that rising raw material costs could hurt earnings moving forward...

https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/business/bmw-confirms-outlook--but-says-rest-of-2021-to-be-volatile-14762262

#channelnewsasia

SINGAPORE: Companies that have traditionally relied on migrant workers from India and Bangladesh are now looking further afield for labour, several firms told CNA.

However, they also said that they are just starting to explore the options, and to expect project delays and disruptions for the time...

https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/companies-seek-alternatives-as-workers-from-india-bangladesh-14755650

#channelnewsasia

Little Spoon is a fast-growing direct-to-consumer childrens food and nutrition company, founded in 2018. Since its launch, it has shipped over nine million meals across the U.S., saw revenue growth of over 300% since the beginning of the pandemic, and raised $39 million dollars in funding.Little ...

https://www.forbes.com/sites/marijabutkovic/2021/05/07/this-female-led-foodtech-company-is-disrupting-nutrition-solutions-for-babies-and-children-offering-a-unique-community-platform-to-support-parents-globally/

#ForbesBusinessNews

The Cineworld share price is falling once again. Here's why I'd follow the short sellers and avoid this UK share at all costs.
The post Id ignore heavily-shorted Cineworlds share price and buy these penny stocks instead appeared first on The Motley Fool UK.

Before buying any UK share I always check...

https://www.fool.co.uk/investing/2021/05/07/id-ignore-heavily-shorted-cineworlds-share-price-and-buy-these-penny-stocks-instead/

#TheMotleyFoolUK

Oppenheimer analyst Brian Schwartz maintained a Hold rating on Paylocity (PCTY) today. The companys shares closed last Thursday at $171.
The post Oppenheimer Keeps a Hold Rating on Paylocity (PCTY) appeared first on Smarter Analyst.
Oppenheimer analyst Brian Schwartz maintained a Hold rating on ...

https://www.smarteranalyst.com/new-blurbs/oppenheimer-keeps-a-hold-rating-on-paylocity-pcty-2/

#SmarterAnalyst

In a report released today, Brian Schwartz from Oppenheimer assigned a Buy rating to BlackLine (BL), with a price target of $130.00.
The post BlackLine (BL) Receives a Buy from Oppenheimer appeared first on Smarter Analyst.
In a report released today, Brian Schwartz from Oppenheimer assigned a Buy ...

https://www.smarteranalyst.com/new-blurbs/blackline-bl-receives-a-buy-from-oppenheimer-3/

#SmarterAnalyst

The Australian and New Zealand
dollars held near one-week highs on Friday as risk appetite was
whetted by surging commodity prices and expectations of a strong
U.S. jobs report later in the day...

https://www.reuters.com/article/australia-forex/australia-nz-dollars-near-1-wk-highs-eyes-on-u-s-jobs-data-idUSL1N2MU08S

#Reuters

SOHAG, Egypt (AP) - Countries worldwide wrestling with new coronavirus surges are trying to ensure they aren't hit by an India-style disaster. They face many of the same risks, including large populations that have shirked restrictions and fragile health systems shaken under the strain...

https://apnews.com/article/india-europe-africa-middle-east-coronavirus-pandemic-f222499863823018b94ef400c15d2047

#APNews

NATO's Southeastern Spearhead: Turkey's Military Aggression In Iraq, Syria, Yemen, & Caucasus Signals Proxy Conflict With Iran

Authored by Rick Rozoff via Anti-Bellum,

The past week has witnessed reports of increased Turkish military activity in Iraq and Syria as well as its intruding itself ...

https://www.zerohedge.com/geopolitical/natos-southeastern-spearhead-turkeys-military-aggression-iraq-syria-yemen-caucasus

#ZeroHedge

[VOA] Yaounde, Cameroon -- Cameroon's poultry farmers and sellers are calling on authorities at home and in Europe to loosen trade restrictions put in place over the coronavirus pandemic and avian influenza, which have more than doubled the price of chicken...

https://allafrica.com/stories/202105070035.html

#AllAfricaNews

At the interbank forex market, the local unit opened at 73.62 against the US dollar, then inched higher to 73.60, reflecting a rise of 18 paise over its last close...

https://www.hindustantimes.com/business/rupee-rises-18-paise-to-73-60-against-us-dollar-in-early-trade-101620365451210.html

#hindustantimes

[VOA] New York -- The United Nations is disbursing $65 million for humanitarian needs in Ethiopia, $40 million of which will go to the aid operation in the northern Tigray region...

https://allafrica.com/stories/202105070037.html

#AllAfricaNews

[VOA] Geneva -- African countries risk a new wave of coronavirus infections because of the slow rollout of life-saving vaccines and the circulation of new variants, the World Health Organization warns...

https://allafrica.com/stories/202105070038.html

#AllAfricaNews

[VOA] Khartoum, Sudan -- A delegation of U.S. senators who visited Sudan this week expressed support for Khartoum's transitional government in moving toward democracy and debt relief...

https://allafrica.com/stories/202105070039.html

#AllAfricaNews