Streaming video platform Roku late Thursday missed Wall Street's target for new users in the first quarter, but it posted a surprise profit. Roku stock jumped in extended trading.
The post Streaming Video Platform Roku Posts Surprise Profit In First Quarter appeared first on Investor's Business ...

https://www.investors.com/news/technology/roku-stock-news-streaming-video-platform-posts-surprise-profit-in-first-quarter/

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A new pairing between Brooks Brothers and Fila is one people have not seen since the Williams sisters dominated doubles tennis some 20 years ago. The clothier of America's business class is teaming with the Italian athletic brand on a tennis-themed limited edition collection of apparel, footwear and...

https://www.adweek.com/brand-marketing/brooks-brothers-and-fila-aim-to-win-over-fans-with-collaboration/

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For years, Republicans dominated mail voting in Florida. After Trump waged war on the practice, the state GOP passed new limits on it.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signing election law Senate Bill 90 live on "Fox & Friends"
Screenshot via Fox News/"Fox & Friends"

Florida is the latest state to enact ...

https://www.businessinsider.com/voting-restrictions-will-appease-trump-but-not-help-gop-win-2021-5

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Due to the global electronic component shortage, getting your hands on a PS5 or Xbox Series X has been challenging. Fortunately, if you want another shot at getting either next-gen console, Walmart has done a surprise drop right now for both systems, while ...

https://www.theverge.com/2021/5/6/22386165/ps5-xbox-series-x-restocks-walmart

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The company recently reported earnings for the first quarter of the year, which missed expectations.Shares of the payment processor Shift4 Payments (NYSE: FOUR) had dropped more than 16% in the final hour of trading after the company recently reported earnings results for the first quarter of this ...

https://www.fool.com/investing/2021/05/06/why-shares-of-shift4-payments-are-falling-today/?source=iedfolrf0000001

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Shares of the online real estate brokerage fell after bottom-line guidance missed the mark.Shares ofRedfin(NASDAQ: RDFN) were taking a dive today after the digital real estate brokerage posted strong revenue growth in its first quarter but got dinged for missing expectations on the bottom-line loss...

https://www.fool.com/investing/2021/05/06/why-redfin-stock-tumbled-today/?source=iedfolrf0000001

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Daniel Lubetzky says emphasizing kindness over competition and sticking to its core values is what helped Kind achieve a $5 billion valuation.

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Daniel Lubetzky.
Kind

Daniel Lubetzky is founder and executive chairman of Kind snacks and a Shark Tank guest judge.
He recommended ...

https://www.businessinsider.com/kind-founder-how-build-culture-empathy-stay-competitive-2021-5

#Insider

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As shares remain oversold, the opportunity is still there to enter a position in TPGY stock at a more-than-reasonable entry point.
The post Pounce on TPG Pace Beneficial Finance While Its Still Beaten Down appeared first on InvestorPlace...

https://investorplace.com/moneywire/2021/05/pounce-on-tpg-pace-beneficial-finance-tpgy-stock-while-its-still-beaten-down/

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Last fiscal, a third of the aforesaid SMEs had cushioned their liquidity by availing of the RBI moratorium on bank loans. This relief was complemented by a bounce-back in demand, which limited the number of companies that had opted for restructuring under the resolution framework 1.0...

https://www.financialexpress.com/industry/half-of-crisil-rated-mid-sized-cos-eligible-for-restructuring-2-0/2247327/

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Barrington analyst Christopher Howe reiterated a Buy rating on Commercial Vehicle Group (CVGI) today and set a price target of $17.00.
The post Barrington Keeps a Buy Rating on Commercial Vehicle Group (CVGI) appeared first on Smarter Analyst.
Barrington analyst Christopher Howe reiterated a Buy ...

https://www.smarteranalyst.com/new-blurbs/barrington-keeps-a-buy-rating-on-commercial-vehicle-group-cvgi/

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Hospitals and health care providers say the pandemic has dealt them a financial blow. But workers say layoffs now are especially cruel after a grueling year.More than a year into a deadly pandemic that has pushed health care workers to the brink, Kaiser Permanente announced last week it was laying ...

https://www.ocregister.com/2021/05/06/kaiser-just-laid-off-hundreds-are-more-job-cuts-coming-in-the-health-care-industry-2/

#OrangeCountyRegister

While the easiest ETF move for rising oil prices would be a pure play oil fund, investors shouldnt ignore the oil services side of the equation with funds like the VanEck Vectors Oil Service ETF (OIH). OIH is going from strength to strength, with a year-to-date gain of about 33%. Stretch that...

https://www.etftrends.com/beyond-basic-beta-channel/vanecks-oih-leads-1-week-gains-as-oil-services-see-strength/

#ETFTrends

Brazil's real led gains across Latin
American currencies on Thursday after the central bank pointed
to more strong rate hikes, while the Colombian peso recovered
from six-month lows on the prospect of a revised tax reform
bill.
The real rose 1.5% to...

https://www.reuters.com/article/emerging-markets-latam/emerging-markets-brazils-real-gains-on-hawkish-central-bank-colombian-peso-recovers-idUSL1N2MT2C1

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Attention, Canadians: Increasing your RRSP savings will provide tax benefitsand peace of mind...

https://www.investopedia.com/articles/retirement/07/rrsp-resolution.asp?utm_campaign=rss_headlines&utm_source=rss&utm_medium=referral

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In a shocking announcement, the Los Angeles Angels have indicated they are parting ways with iconic slugger, Albert Pujols.In a shocking announcement, the Los Angeles Angels have indicated they are parting ways with iconic slugger, Albert Pujols...

https://www.forbes.com/sites/berniepleskoff/2021/05/06/los-angeles-angels-have-designated--slugger-albert-pujols-for-assignment/

#ForbesBusinessNews

Earlier this week, the Biden administration's task force reunited families separated by the Trump administration.

Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas speaks during the daily press briefing at the White House on March 1, 2021 in Washington, DC. Mayorkas discussed the Biden ...

https://www.businessinsider.com/sec-mayorkas-permanent-residency-for-families-separated-not-certain-2021-5

#Insider

Hamas Says Israel "Deserved" Meron Stampede Tragedy Which Killed 45

Hamas is stoking outrage inside Israel withstatements which appear to positively celebrate last Friday's Meron stampede tragedy. When an estimated 100,000 Israelis gatheredfor the Jewish celebration of 'Lag B'Omer' at the Mount ...

https://www.zerohedge.com/geopolitical/hamas-says-israel-deserved-meron-stampede-tragedy-which-killed-45

#ZeroHedge

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) - A Rhode Island doctor violated labor laws by failing to pay overtime to more than 100 employees, including medical secretaries, X-ray technicians and medical assistants, a federal judge ruled Thursday...

https://apnews.com/article/ri-state-wire-health-technology-business-f311369fd4be06f8beacf873f277999c

#APNews

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - Nine Twitter users who sued Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton for blocking them on the social media platform have regained access to the Republican's posts, their attorneys said Thursday...

https://apnews.com/article/donald-trump-texas-business-lawsuits-technology-02caca3a41400c0a9a340a0ffdc60686

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HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) - Connecticut regulators on Thursday proposed a $30 million fine for Eversource and a $2.1 million fine for United Illuminating for what officials called the utilities' failures in their preparation and response to Tropical Storm Isaias, which left hundreds of thousands of homes...

https://apnews.com/article/connecticut-storms-environment-and-nature-business-government-and-politics-58239ecbd9ad15022c8a3d4eec3d52c9

#APNews

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The elusive PS5 console is in stock at Best Buy. The retailer is offering both the disc-based and digital editions of the console, starting at $399. Opportunities to snag one of these next-gen consoles have been even fewer and farther between than in late 2020, ...

https://www.theverge.com/good-deals/2021/5/6/22423327/ps5-restocks-best-buy-sony-playstation-5

#TheVerge

In fact, 50 of the 52 categories tracked by the data provider are more expensive than a year ago, with only butter and milk holding essentially flat while everything around them skyrockets. By Leslie Patton | Bloomberg
The higher prices food makers have been warning about for months have hit U.S. ...

https://www.ocregister.com/2021/05/06/why-just-about-everything-costs-more-at-grocery-stores/

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McConnell says he's 100% focused on stopping the Biden administration, setting up a prolonged clash over Biden's $4 trillion spending plans.

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell and President Joe Biden.
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Biden is entering a more complicated ...

https://www.businessinsider.com/3-economic-pledges-biden-presidency-economy-congress-infrastructure-stimulus-2021-5

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Waiting for infrastructure promises to materialize into real time action can try investors patience, but a pair of construction materials producers could be signaling upside ahead for exchange traded funds such as the FlexShares STOXX Global Broad Infrastructure Index Fund (NYSEArca: NFRA). ...

https://www.etftrends.com/multi-asset-channel/2-stocks-bode-well-for-nfra/

#ETFTrends

In a report released today, Elyse Greenspan from Wells Fargo maintained a Hold rating on Lincoln National (LNC), with a price target of ...
The post Lincoln National (LNC) Gets a Hold Rating from Wells Fargo appeared first on Smarter Analyst.
In a report released today, Elyse Greenspan from Wells ...

https://www.smarteranalyst.com/new-blurbs/lincoln-national-lnc-gets-a-hold-rating-from-wells-fargo-2/

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LAS VEGAS (AP) - State gambling regulators are recommending license approval for the owners of one of the biggest casino projects ever on the Las Vegas Strip ahead of their announced opening June 24...

https://apnews.com/article/nevada-business-49746584017de8215605d7fe69226384

#APNews

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) - Oilfield equipment that emits smog-causing pollution would be targeted by New Mexico environmental regulators under a proposed rule made public Thursday by the state Environment Department...

https://apnews.com/article/new-mexico-government-and-politics-business-environment-and-nature-48fb9e7563c13d2ba47ab625528ae3ce

#APNews

Dell channel leaders also praised partners for their work during the pandemic.DELL TECHNOLOGIES WORLD Dell Technologies channel leaders have outlined three big trends that are reshaping the partner landscape. They were addressing partners at todays Dell Technologies World virtual event.
Partner ...

https://www.channelfutures.com/channel-research/dell-technologies-reveals-top-3-channel-trends

#ChannelPartnersNews

Theres a lot to be optimistic about in the Healthcare sector as 2 analysts just weighed in on Adaptimmune Therapeutics (ADAP) and Axcella ...
The post Analysts Offer Insights on Healthcare Companies: Adaptimmune Therapeutics (ADAP) and Axcella Health (AXLA) appeared first on Smarter Analyst.
Theres ...

https://www.smarteranalyst.com/new-blurbs/analysts-offer-insights-on-healthcare-companies-adaptimmune-therapeutics-adap-and-axcella-health-axla/

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Oppenheimer analyst Mitchel Penn maintained a Buy rating on Owl Rock Capital (ORCC) today and set a price target of $15.00.
The post Oppenheimer Believes Owl Rock Capital (ORCC) Still Has Room to Grow appeared first on Smarter Analyst.
Oppenheimer analyst Mitchel Penn maintained a Buy rating on Owl ...

https://www.smarteranalyst.com/new-blurbs/oppenheimer-believes-owl-rock-capital-orcc-still-has-room-to-grow/

#SmarterAnalyst

If you're already in WoW Classic, you have a decision to make starting May 18.

Off to Tempest Keep we go, starting June 1. [credit:
Blizzard Entertainment
]

After World of WarCraft successfully relaunched its original, "vanilla" client in 2019, fans began wondering whether the WoW Classic ...

https://arstechnica.com/?p=1763224

#ArsTechnica

Vaccine components from the U.S. that have arrived in India will allow the manufacturing of 20 million doses of the AstraZeneca vaccine, said Daniel B. Smith, the senior diplomat at the U.S. Embassy in New Delhi.
By Ashok Sharma | Associated Press
NEW DELHI Under order by the Supreme Court, India...

https://www.mercurynews.com/2021/05/06/indias-government-agrees-to-provide-hospitals-more-oxygen/

#TheMercuryNews

Melinda Gates now has a larger stake in two Mexican bellwethers...

https://www.foxbusiness.com/markets/melinda-gates-divorce-payday-rises-to-nearly-2-4b-following-coca-cola-grupo-televisa-share-transfers

#foxbusiness

Italys 66th David di Donatello Awards are set to celebrate on May 11 a year of resilience for Cinema Italiano that also looks likely to germinate some creative renewal, just as Italian movie theaters start to reopen and production is booming. Giorgio Dirittis biopic Hidden Away, about crazed ...

https://variety.com/2021/film/global/italy-david-di-donatello-awards-1234967901/

#variety

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CPNG stock is a high-growth, international investment. Coupang has certain advantages that could allow it to win in Korean e-commerce.
The post Coupang Is an E-Commerce Company Worth Your Attention appeared first on InvestorPlace.
More ...

https://investorplace.com/2021/05/invest-in-cpng-stock-to-gain-exposure-to-the-lucrative-south-korean-e-commerce-market/

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Banks and household goods makers helped lift stocks on Wall Street mostly higher in afternoon trading Thursday, though the gains were muted by a pullback in health care and other sectors. The S&P 500 was up 0.1% as of 2:38 p.m. Eastern after recovering from an early slide. The benchmark index is on ...

https://chinapost.nownews.com/20210507-2446522

#TheChinaPost

Shares of the precious metals miner got a boost from earnings ... and a little extra help from commodity markets.Shares of SSR Mining (NASDAQ: SSRM) rose roughly 11% in early trading on May 6, and at roughly 2 p.m. EDT, they were still holding on to most of that gain. The company's premarket ...

https://www.fool.com/investing/2021/05/06/why-ssr-mining-stock-rallied-11-in-morning-trading/?source=iedfolrf0000001

#fool

ARKchegos Looming

For months, we have been watching ARK Funds closely, noting on more than one occasion that Cathie Wood's "investing" style of selling big tech names to add speculative illiquid names to her flagship ARKK ETF had caught our eye.Now, we're watching even closer.

That's because ARKK...

https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/arkegoes-looming

#ZeroHedge

Is there enough room in the neighborhood for neighborhood social network Nextdoor and the new Facebook Neighborhoods feature being tested? An early test of Facebook Neighborhoods in Calgary, Alberta, was spotted last October by Calgary-based social media strategist Leon Grigg of Grigg Digital and ...

https://www.adweek.com/media/will-facebook-make-nextdoor-say-there-goes-the-neighborhoods/

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