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FinanceMay 15

Honda Reports First Annual Loss Since 1957 Amid Electric Vehicle Restructuring

Honda posted its first annual loss in over six decades after taking multibillion-dollar charges related to scaling back electric vehicle operations.

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FinanceMay 19

UK Unemployment Rate Rises to 5% in March Quarter

UK unemployment increased to 5% in the three months to March 2024, up from 4.9% in the previous quarter, according to official statistics.

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FinanceApr 25

Energy Markets Rise on Iran Tensions, EU Russian Gas Ban Implementation

European gas prices surge 16% weekly while gold declines as Iran-related tensions affect global energy markets and trade flows.

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FinanceMay 23

Rising Energy Costs Impact Summer Travel and Household Budgets Across US

Americans face higher costs for gasoline, electricity, and air travel as inflation affects summer activities and household expenses.

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FinanceMay 12

Investment Firms Raise Forecasts for South Korean Stocks, SoftBank Enters Battery Business

JPMorgan raised its bullish target for South Korea's Kospi index to 10,000 while SoftBank announced plans to manufacture large-scale batteries for AI data centers.

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FinanceMay 21

Stellantis Announces $70 Billion Turnaround Plan with Focus on Affordable Vehicles

Automaker Stellantis unveiled a $70 billion revival plan targeting positive cash flow by 2028 and launching nine vehicles under $40,000.

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FinanceMay 4

Fuel Costs Strain Aviation Industry as Spirit Airlines Shuts Down Operations

Rising fuel prices are pressuring airlines across the industry, with Spirit Airlines ceasing operations and forcing competitors to accommodate stranded passengers.

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FinanceJun 5

US Stock Markets Mixed as Tech Selloff Continues, Dow Hits Record

Wall Street showed divergent performance as technology stocks declined while the Dow Jones reached a new record high.

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FinanceMay 26

Train Service Suspended Due to Air Conditioning Failure During Record UK Heat

Passengers were removed from a London train service after air conditioning failed during Britain's hottest May day on record.

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FinanceJun 1

SoftBank Overtakes Toyota to Become Japan's Most Valuable Company

SoftBank has surpassed Toyota Motor to become Japan's largest company by market capitalization for the first time in over two decades.

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FinanceMay 7

Japan Conducts Large-Scale Currency Intervention to Support Weakening Yen

Japan appears to have spent approximately $30 billion in currency intervention efforts as markets continue to test Tokyo's resolve.

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FinanceMay 13

US Inflation Data Prompts Market Reassessment of Federal Reserve Policy Path

Persistent inflation readings lead investors to reduce bets on Fed rate cuts while increasing expectations for potential rate hikes.

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FinanceApr 14

Major Banks Report Mixed Q1 Results as J&J Beats Expectations on Cancer Drug Growth

JPMorgan and Wells Fargo delivered mixed earnings results while Johnson & Johnson exceeded forecasts driven by cancer drug sales and raised its dividend.

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FinanceMay 7

Shell Reports Strong Q1 Earnings as Oil Prices Rise Amid Middle East Tensions

Shell posted $6.92 billion in first-quarter profits, more than doubling earnings as higher oil prices and trading gains offset production concerns.

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FinanceMay 22

Investment Banks Regain Prominence as Deal Activity Surges in 2024

Major banks are experiencing renewed strength in deal-making activities while managing increased exposure to private equity transactions.

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