Japanese shares led a rebound in Asian markets on Friday, building on the lead from investors on Wall Street snapping up stocks that would benefit most from an economic revival...

https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/business/stocks-rebound-as-fed-officials-calm-inflation-fears--for-now-14808404

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Balmuda, a Japanese design company known for its stylish appliances, has announced plans to make a smartphone. There arent many details on the device itself yet, but itll be a 5G handset thats expected to be released in November. SoftBank will sell it as a carrier model, while Balmuda will also ...

https://www.theverge.com/2021/5/14/22435573/balmuda-toaster-maker-smartphone-kyocera-release-announcement

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Here Comes the Break melds a fictional story with interviews and new music. Plus: illuminating fashion industry conversations, and witty fun with Mike Wozniak Here Comes the BreakA new concept from Def Jam Recordings and pod makers Double Elvis, Here Comes The Break fuses a fictional story about a ...

https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2021/may/14/a-novel-fusion-of-hip-hop-and-drama-podcasts-of-the-week

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If you need cash in Myanmar, you have to
get up early. Queues start forming outside banks at 4 a.m.,
where the first 15 or 30 customers are given a plastic token
that will allow them to enter the bank when it opens at 9:30
a.m. and withdraw cash, according to more than a dozen people
who spoke to ...

https://www.reuters.com/article/myanmar-politics-economy/lines-tokens-and-money-brokers-myanmars-crumbling-economy-runs-low-on-cash-idUSL4N2MC1IH

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One of the highest U.S. inflation
prints in decades has drawn a stifled yawn from bond markets,
making it harder to see what - short of a dramatic and unlikely
central bank rethink - could budge long-term borrowing rates
much further...

https://www.reuters.com/article/global-inflation/column-bonds-give-inflation-a-body-swerve-mike-dolan-idUSL8N2N0506

#Reuters

U.S. investors grappling with
the latest stock volatility and evidence of inflation say they
have been positioning themselves for more unexpected kinks in
the road to recovery...

https://www.reuters.com/article/usa-markets-selloff/analysis-u-s-investors-looking-for-protection-as-inflation-pressures-bubble-stocks-volatile-idUSL1N2N01IY

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According to CRU, Chinese manufacturers of new energy vehicles may do a grand entrance into western markets.
China, the country leading global sales of new energy vehicles (NEVs), not only will maintain its market position accounting for half of all expected global NEV during the next decade, but it...

https://www.mining.com/chinese-ev-makers-may-be-looking-at-western-markets-report/

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British consumer goods company
Reckitt Benckiser Group has shortlisted bidders
including Bain Capital, Carlyle Group and dairy producer
Yili to submit binding offers for its Greater China infant
formula business, sources said...

https://www.reuters.com/article/reckitt-benckiser-china-sale/reckitt-shortlists-bidders-for-2bln-mead-johnson-china-business-sources-idUSL4N2N10PR

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Cameron, in power from 2010 to 2016, has faced a series of damaging claims he improperly and excessively lobbied former government colleagues to support Greensill...

https://www.ibtimes.co.uk/ex-uk-leader-cameron-says-he-acted-public-good-greensill-lobbying-1690328

Japan's economy is set to grow much slower than previously hoped this quarter, hobbled by extended emergency measures put in place to halt a rise in coronavirus infections, a Reuters poll showed...

https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/business/japan-second-quarter-economic-growth-forecasts-cut-sharply-on-coronavirus-restrictions---reuters-poll-14808300

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The management said the domestic decorative business delivered a stellar performance, registering a 48 per cent volume growth in the quarter, led by robust growth in the premium and luxury product ran...

https://www.business-standard.com/article/markets/asian-paints-surges-11-on-strong-revenue-growth-in-q4-121051400223_1.html

#business-standard

PS5 DualSense controllers revealed the newest colors, Cosmic Red and Midnight Black, which will be released next month. Where can you pre-order them ahead of their launch...

https://www.techtimes.com/articles/260227/20210514/cosmic-red-midnight-black-ps5-dual-sense-controllers-now-available.htm

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Heres the latest update on spot gold prices, currency exchange rates and other precious metal rates in India as on Friday, May 14, 2021 10:01:21 IST...

https://www.hindustantimes.com/business/indian-spot-gold-rate-and-silver-price-on-friday-may-14-2021-10-01-21-ist-101620966778720.html

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'Hype, fear, uncertainty, doubt, that is our enemy,' says Ciaran Martin. 'We need absolutely to demystify cybersecurity...

https://www.zdnet.com/article/the-winged-ninja-cyber-monkeys-narrative-is-absolutely-wrong-former-ncsc-chief/

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* HK->Shanghai Connect daily quota used 6.6%, Shanghai->HK
daily
quota used 3...

https://www.reuters.com/article/china-stocks-midday/china-stocks-rise-as-financial-healthcare-firms-rebound-hong-kong-up-idUSL1N2N106G

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[263Chat] Econet Wireless Zimbabwe founder and chairperson Strive Masiyiwa has been named among 2021 World's 50 Greatest leaders for his pioneering role in championing a cashless payments and participation in the fight against COVID-19...

https://allafrica.com/stories/202105140007.html

#AllAfricaNews

China's yuan inched higher
against the dollar on Friday, following a firmer official
guidance rate, but the local unit looked set for the first
weekly loss in six.
The Chinese yuan took a breather after a volatile week, by
strengthening to a near three-year high before giving back most
of the ...

https://www.reuters.com/article/china-yuan-midday/yuan-inches-higher-but-set-for-first-weekly-loss-in-six-idUSL1N2N106Q

#Reuters

[Daily Trust] The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has declared Gimba Yau Kumo, a son-in-law of President Muhammadu Buhari, wanted over an alleged $65 million fraud...

https://allafrica.com/stories/202105140019.html

#AllAfricaNews

The strong margins and cost synergies have augured well for EBITDA margin expansion of 270 basis points (bps) at 22 per cent during the quarter...

https://www.business-standard.com/article/markets/upl-gains-5-hits-new-high-on-healthy-march-quarter-results-121051400194_1.html

#business-standard

* Dollar on track for weekly rise
(Adds comments, updates prices...

https://www.reuters.com/article/global-precious/precious-gold-slips-as-firm-dollar-bond-yields-dent-safe-haven-appeal-idUSL4N2N1114

#Reuters

Oppenheimer analyst Jed Kelly assigned a Hold rating to Airbnb (ABNB) today. The companys shares closed last Thursday at $135.
The post Oppenheimer Issues a Hold Rating on Airbnb (ABNB) appeared first on Smarter Analyst.
Oppenheimer analyst Jed Kelly assigned a Hold rating to Airbnb (ABNB) today. ...

https://www.smarteranalyst.com/new-blurbs/oppenheimer-issues-a-hold-rating-on-airbnb-abnb/

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[The Conversation Africa] The political survival of ruling elites is one of the major determining factors behind their trade policy choices. But trade policy choices can determine whether a country's economy diversifies to reduce dependence on the production of a few goods or services. This ...

https://allafrica.com/stories/202105140001.html

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[The Conversation Africa] In 2019, Zimbabwean comedy made international news when comedian Samantha Kureya, known on stage as Gonyeti, was abducted and tortured by masked gunmen...

https://allafrica.com/stories/202105140002.html

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PowerGrid InvIT is the first Infrastructure Investment Trust (InvIT) in the country to be floated by a public sector company...

https://www.financialexpress.com/market/powergrid-invit-shares-list-at-4-premium-to-ipo-price-3rd-listed-invit-after-indiagrid-trust-irb-invit/2251775/

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[Premium Times] The AGF says the government will soon "resuscitate and reinvigorate the existing special terrorism courts in the country" for the purpose of prosecuting the 400 suspects...

https://allafrica.com/stories/202105140004.html

#AllAfricaNews

If India is unable to slow the number of infections, additional lockdown measures might be required, which analysts at Rabobank International say would negatively impact the supply side of the economy...

https://www.business-standard.com/article/markets/markets-will-digest-dent-on-june-quarter-earnings-as-one-time-hit-clsa-121051400198_1.html

#business-standard

* reuters://realtime/verb=Open/url=cpurl://apps.cp./Apps/econ-polls?RIC=JPGDPAP
GDP poll data...

https://www.reuters.com/article/japan-economy-poll/poll-japan-q2-economic-growth-forecasts-cut-sharply-on-coronavirus-restrictions-idUSL4N2N00GH

#Reuters

Charles Oliveira and Michael Chandler meet at UFC 262 to decide the next UFC lightweight championCharles Oliveira and Michael Chandler meet at UFC 262 to decide the next UFC lightweight champion...

https://www.forbes.com/sites/trentreinsmith/2021/05/14/ufc-261-oliveira-vs-chandler-official-weigh-in-video-live-stream/

#ForbesBusinessNews

Oppenheimer analyst Ittai Kidron maintained a Hold rating on New Relic (NEWR) yesterday. The companys shares closed last Thursday at $56.
The post Oppenheimer Reaffirms Their Hold Rating on New Relic (NEWR) appeared first on Smarter Analyst.
Oppenheimer analyst Ittai Kidron maintained a Hold rating ...

https://www.smarteranalyst.com/new-blurbs/oppenheimer-reaffirms-their-hold-rating-on-new-relic-newr/

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Migos seems like they're finally ready to unveil their long-awaitedCulture III. The trio released "Straigthenin," the first song from what would be their first album since 2018'sCulture II. In the years since that release, Quavo, Offset and Takeoff have all released solo projects, leading folks to ...

https://www.spin.com/2021/05/migos-return-with-straightenin-first-song-of-2021/

#SPIN

WASHINGTON (AP) - After meeting at the White House, President Joe Biden and a group of Republican senators agreed to talk again early next week as negotiations intensified over a potentially bipartisan infrastructure package that could become one piece of the administration's ambitious $4 trillion ...

https://apnews.com/article/government-and-politics-1cecb548cfeadce03cc43c4428672cd7

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TOKYO (AP) - Japan's rollout of COVID-19 vaccines began belatedly in mid-February, months behind the United States and many other countries. Officials blamed a shortage of Pfizer Inc. vaccine from Europe as the main culprit in the delay...

https://apnews.com/article/japan-coronavirus-vaccine-coronavirus-pandemic-sports-business-04eaae220abeff6cb30ee4f0e0fc58f8

#APNews

WASHINGTON (AP) - Republicans are ready to vault Rep. Elise Stefanik into the ranks of House leadership, with the party hoping to turn the page from its searing civil war over the deposed Rep...

https://apnews.com/article/donald-trump-election-2020-capitol-siege-government-and-politics-b22be9dc6cdd3be5cbb5adf2587c3a20

#APNews

Walt Disney-owned ESPN has announced that they have reached a seven-year extension with MLB that will start in 2022 and total $3.92 billion, or $560 million annually.Walt Disney-owned ESPN has announced that they have reached a seven-year extension with MLB that will start in 2022 and total $3.92 ...

https://www.forbes.com/sites/maurybrown/2021/05/14/espns-7-year-392-billion-renewal-with-mlb-starts-in-2022/

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Indian shares slipped for a
third straight session on Friday and were set for their first
weekly loss in three as metal stocks extended losses after a
recent rally and IT majors slid...

https://www.reuters.com/article/india-stocks/indian-shares-set-for-first-weekly-loss-in-three-as-metals-drag-idUSL4N2N115S

#Reuters

Shiseidos home market has underperformed during the pandemic while Chinas consistently strong growth has tilted the companys geographic weighting at lightning speed. Shiseidos home market has underperformed during the pandemic while Chinas consistently strong growth has tilted the companys ...

https://www.forbes.com/sites/kevinrozario/2021/05/14/china-closes-in-on-japan-at-beauty-giant-shiseido/

#ForbesBusinessNews

Misinformation about the coronavirus is surging in India as the death toll from COVID-19 rises...

https://abcnews.go.com/Health/wireStory/misinformation-surges-amid-indias-covid-19-calamity-77683544

#ABCNews

Well look at what it will take before someone achieves the incredible sum of $1 trillion in wealth...

https://www.investopedia.com/financial-edge/0211/the-first-trillionaire.aspx?utm_campaign=rss_headlines&utm_source=rss&utm_medium=referral

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Tech industry struggles to keep up with demand brought on by the reopening of the world economyThe shortage of computer chips plaguing industries around the world and helping to fuel inflation could last another two years, the boss of IBM has said.As Ford said it was redesigning some car parts to ...

https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2021/may/14/global-shortage-of-computer-chips-could-last-two-years-says-ibm-boss

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