Tesla CEO Elon Musk, who suspended the use of bitcoin for car purchases late Wednesday, called the cryptocurrency's energy trend "insane".Tesla CEO Elon Musk, who suspended the use of bitcoin for car purchases late Wednesday, called the cryptocurrency's energy trend "insane".Tesla (TSLA) - Get ...

https://www.thestreet.com/investing/tesla-slides-bitcoin-slumps-elon-musk-cites-insane-energy-trend

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The surge in US inflation threatens company valuations and could lead the Fed to cut back on support sooner than expected.

Investors sold stocks and bonds after the inflation data.
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Global stocks tumbled and futures fell on Wall Street after data showed a surge in US ...

https://www.businessinsider.com/stock-markets-today-global-us-futures-inflation-surge-tech-sp500-nasdaq-2021-5

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Israel's Iron Dome has helped it withstand the bulk of Hamas' recent barrages, using computer-guided interceptors that cost around $40,000 each.

Streaks of light from Israels Iron Dome system as it intercepts rockets over Israel on May 12, 2021.
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Israel has been bombarded ...

https://www.businessinsider.com/israel-iron-dome-blocks-90-percent-rockets-hamas-gaza-2021-5

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A collection of Bob Dylan's artefacts is being turned into a public museum in Oklahoma. A collection of Bob Dylan's artefacts is being turned into a public museum in Oklahoma...

https://www.forbes.com/sites/eamonnforde/2021/05/13/infinity-on-trial-bob-dylan-museum-to-open-in-may-2022/

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In a report released today, Swayampakula Ramakanth from H.C.
The post H.C. Wainwright Believes Hookipa Pharma (HOOK) Still Has Room to Grow appeared first on Smarter Analyst.
In a report released today, Swayampakula Ramakanth from H.C. Wainwright reiterated a Buy rating on Hookipa Pharma (HOOK), ...

https://www.smarteranalyst.com/new-blurbs/h-c-wainwright-believes-hookipa-pharma-hook-still-has-room-to-grow-2/

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All pandemic long, scientists brawled over how the virus spreads. Droplets! No, aerosols! At the heart of the fight was a mysterious error in decades-old research...

https://www.wired.com/story/the-teeny-tiny-scientific-screwup-that-helped-covid-kill

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They are personal data, you know. Wait you did know that, right? Exclusive Manchester City Council exposed online the number plates of more than 60,000 cars slapped with parking tickets, breaking data protection laws as it did so...

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The Wall Street Journal reported the pilot scheme could give access to credit to people who currently struggle to borrow.

The JPMorgan Chase logo.
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Major banks plan to take part in a scheme to help people with no credit scores get credit cards.
The Wall Street Journal reported ...

https://www.businessinsider.com/major-banks-plan-credit-cards-people-without-credit-scores-wsj-2021-5

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The UK government should provide targeted support for the geothermal sector to aid the country's green recovery, help deliver on net zero emissions goals, and build a 'world leading' industry with significant export potential, a new report has argued. The Association for Renewable Energy and Clean ...

https://www.businessgreen.com/news/4031261/report-uk-harness-geothermal-potential-power-green-recovery

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Home Prices Soar Most On Record As Fed Continues Bubble Blowing Policies

The Federal Reserve continued to increase its holdings of mortgage-backed securities by the tune of $40 billion per month, fueling a housing bubble with record-low mortgage rates and low inventory.

Even as the housing sector...

https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/home-prices-soar-most-record-fed-continues-bubble-blowing-policies

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The U.S. reported over 61,000 new cases of coronavirus on May 11, bringing the total count to more than 32.3 million confirmed cases of COVID-19. There have been more than 576,000 COVID-19-related...

https://247wallst.com/special-report/2021/05/13/these-are-the-cities-with-the-most-covid-19-cases-3/

The Biden Administration announced a target goal of delivering at least one vaccination dose to 70% of American adults by July 4. Whether or not the timeline is achievable remains to be seen...

https://247wallst.com/special-report/2021/05/13/states-where-the-most-people-are-vaccinated-13/

Theres a lot to be optimistic about in the Services sector as 2 analysts just weighed in on Papa Johns International (PZZA) and ...
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https://www.smarteranalyst.com/new-blurbs/analysts-offer-insights-on-services-companies-papa-johns-international-pzza-and-eutelsat-communications-othereutlf/

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Theres a lot to be optimistic about in the Technology sector as 2 analysts just weighed in on Signify Health (SGFY) and Compass ...
The post Analysts Top Technology Picks: Signify Health (SGFY), Compass (COMP) appeared first on Smarter Analyst.
Theres a lot to be optimistic about in the Technology ...

https://www.smarteranalyst.com/new-blurbs/analysts-top-technology-picks-signify-health-sgfy-compass-comp/

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Some economists say focusing on inflation hurts minority and women workers.Consumer prices, from used cars to airline tickets, shot up in the US last month. But some economists think policy makers in Washington can and should ignore seemingly eye-popping inflation data, and worry instead about the ...

https://qz.com/2008316/the-federal-reserve-should-ignore-inflation-and-focus-on-jobs/

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Investors with funds to deploy should check out edge computing firm Fastly and coronavirus vaccine leader BioNTech.By definition, a good growth stock will deliver outsized revenue gains compared with its peers. However, a top-tier growth stock can sustain that faster pace of sales increases over the...

https://www.fool.com/investing/2021/05/13/2-fantastic-growth-stocks-to-buy-for-may/?source=iedfolrf0000001

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Plan ahead, or run the risk of making an ill-informed decision when it comes time to make tough choices.Is the 14-month rally about to end? Stocks are certainly showing signs of vulnerability, with the Nasdaq Composite (NASDAQINDEX: ^IXIC) now trading well below last month's peak, putting pressure ...

https://www.fool.com/investing/2021/05/13/4-moves-to-make-if-the-stock-market-plummets-tomor/?source=iedfolrf0000001

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Telco and media giant updates on its carbon reduction progress for the past year, confirming it is on track to meet its 2031 climate goals

BT has announced it slashed the carbon intensity of its operations by 14 per cent over the last financial year, putting it "well on track" to meeting its 2031 ...

https://www.businessgreen.com/news/4031251/clean-energy-covid-19-drive-bt-emissions-14-cent-months

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Gold prices slipped to a one-week low on
Thursday, weighed down by higher Treasury yields and a stronger
dollar after a sharp rise in U.S. consumer prices boosted
expectations of early interest rate hikes.
Spot gold was down 0.1% a...

https://www.reuters.com/article/global-precious/precious-gold-slips-to-1-week-low-as-u-s-bond-yields-dollar-climb-idUSL4N2N020E

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Former NBA player and executive Wayne Embry is among the least discussed of the world's greatest renaissance men. But get this: He's getting his own statue at his alma mater, Miami (Ohio) University, and it's impressive.Former NBA player and executive Wayne Embry is among the least discussed of the ...

https://www.forbes.com/sites/terencemoore/2021/05/13/miami-ohio-helps-basketball-hall-of-famer-wayne-embry-seal-his-greatness-with-statue/

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Wells Fargo is dealing with significant departures among its top mortgage bankers. Insiders detail what's the cause of the exits.

Inside a trading floor on the New York Stock Exchange
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Good morning and welcome to Insider Finance. I'm Dan DeFrancesco, and here's what's on ...

https://www.businessinsider.com/top-finance-stories-of-the-day-for-may-13-2021-5

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* Deadly conflict continues between Israel and Palestinian militants in Gaza * Colonial Pipeline restarts operations after ransomware attack closed system * GOP Senate Leader: good chance of deal with Biden on infrastructure * US budget deficit jumps to record $1.9 trillion in first ...

http://www.capitalspectator.com/macro-briefing-13-may-2021/

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Dogecoin is all hype with no substance. By comparison, this trio of unstoppable companies is the real deal.Since the late 1800s, the stock market has been this country's greatest wealth creator. While other assets have had their brief moments in the sun, such as oil, gold, and housing, the total ...

https://www.fool.com/investing/2021/05/13/forget-dogecoin-unstoppable-stocks-smarter-buys/?source=iedfolrf0000001

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Concerns over inflation expectations and over issues in the US and India are triggering a slump in the FTSE 100 index, writes Jonathan Smith.
The post The FTSE 100 index has crashed another 2% today. Heres why appeared first on The Motley Fool UK.

When I woke up on Monday morning, the sun was ...

https://www.fool.co.uk/investing/2021/05/13/the-ftse-100-index-has-crashed-another-2-today-heres-why/

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Needham analyst Ryan MacDonald initiated coverage with a Hold rating on American Well (AMWL) today. The companys shares closed last Wednesday at $12.
The post Needham Initiates a Hold Rating on American Well (AMWL) appeared first on Smarter Analyst.
Needham analyst Ryan MacDonald initiated coverage ...

https://www.smarteranalyst.com/new-blurbs/needham-initiates-a-hold-rating-on-american-well-amwl/

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While it has built up a healthy stock of currency reserves, its huge population of 1.4 billion means it still has the lowest prosperity level of any investment grade country when measured by GDP per capita of $2,164...

https://www.financialexpress.com/economy/indias-prized-investment-grade-status-hanging-by-a-thread-due-to-devastating-covid-19-crisis/2251314/

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Notably, over 100 bodies have been recovered from the Ganga river in Bihar and Uttar Pradesh...

https://www.financialexpress.com/india-news/priyanka-gandhi-seeks-judicial-enquiry-into-bodies-found-floating-in-ganga-in-up-bihar/2251266/

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New 165 kVA to 250 kVA housing offers advanced anti-corrosion protection. Power systems supplier Kohler has launched its M139 generator canopy. It offers the highest levels of anti-corrosion performance, making it suitable for use in harsh outdoor environments in markets such as Africa and the ...

https://www.powerengineeringint.com/industry-insights/press-releases/kohler-launches-durable-m139-steel-generator-canopy-to-serve-harsh-outdoor-environments/

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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has made strengthening his defence a priority during the uipcoming summer transfer window after convincing Edinson Cavani to sign a new deal...

https://www.ibtimes.co.uk/manchester-united-can-sign-form-defender-34-million-report-1690312

In dollar terms, the revenue stood at $30.2 million, up 18 per cent year-on-year and 15.4 per cent sequentially...

https://www.business-standard.com/article/companies/happiest-minds-technologies-q4-consolidated-net-profit-zooms-to-rs-36-cr-121051300364_1.html

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Needham analyst Serge Belanger downgraded Graybug Vision (GRAY) to Hold today. The companys shares closed last Wednesday at $4.
The post Analyst Explains Why They Downgraded Their Rating on Graybug Vision (GRAY) appeared first on Smarter Analyst.
Needham analyst Serge Belanger downgraded Graybug ...

https://www.smarteranalyst.com/new-blurbs/analyst-explains-why-they-downgraded-their-rating-on-graybug-vision-gray/

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Campbell is currently being quoted as bookies' favourite to replace Piers Morgan full-time...

https://www.ibtimes.co.uk/piers-morgan-supporters-troll-guest-gmb-host-alastair-campbell-accidentally-announcing-queens-1690308

The top news stories of the day included Tesla's suspension of bitcoin purchases, and continued violence in Israel and Gaza.Good morning, Quartz readers!Heres what you need to knowTesla is no longer accepting or selling bitcoin. Elon Musk cited the rapidly increasing use of fossil fuels for mining ...

https://qz.com/emails/daily-brief/2008682/

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After Elon Musk announced that Tesla would stop accepting bitcoin payments, Mark Cuban said his Dallas Mavericks would continue using crypto.

AP Photo/David J. Phillip

Mark Cuban said that his Dallas Mavericks will keep accepting crypto as they are better for the environment than gold.
Tesla ...

https://www.businessinsider.com/tesla-bitcoin-payments-mark-cuban-environment-crypto-mavericks-cryptocurrencies-2021-5

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