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CEO confidence hits multi-year low due to tariff concerns
The majority of the CEOs surveyed in April attributed their declining optimism to the president’s global tariff regime. Approximately 67 percent said they disapprove of the tariffs, and 76 percent ...
Moody’s cuts Synthomer’s rating to B2, maintains negative outlook
This rating action is influenced by Synthomer’s weak credit metrics and the anticipated negative free cash flow for 2025. The company is grappling with difficult trading conditions due to weak demand ...
U.S. sanctions target Iran oil, China refinery amid talks
On Wednesday, the U.S. Treasury Department announced new sanctions aimed at curtailing Iran’s oil exports, including measures against a China-based "teapot refinery". These sanctions are part of ...
EU issues list of ’safe countries’ for migrant returns that includes Egypt, Tunisia
Despite a 38% drop in illegal migrant entries to the EU last year - to the lowest level since 2021 - immigration remains a ...
Cadence stock dips following Arm IP business acquisition plan
Investing.com -- Shares of Cadence Design Systems Inc (NASDAQ: CDNS) fell by 1.7% while Arm Holdings (NASDAQ: ARM) saw a 3.1% decline, as Cadence announced its intention to acquire Arm’s Artisan ...
Needham upgrades Boston Scientific on easing competition, growth opportunities
Recent acquisitions are also seen as adding to Boston Scientific’s growth story. Bolt Medical’s new device for treating ...
US officials head to Europe for high-level talks on Ukraine, Iran
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and White House envoy Steve Witkoff will travel to Europe this week for talks about ending Russia’s war in Ukraine and laying the groundwork ...
Latvia’s parliament agrees to exit landmines treaty amid potential Russia threat
HELSINKI (Reuters) - The Latvian parliament on Wednesday voted in favour of withdrawing from the Ottawa Convention ...
When Canadian hockey and politics collide even democracy is happy to shift its schedule
Montreal must avoid a regulation defeat in their final game versus the Hurricanes or rely on Columbus (WA: CLC) losing at ...
Former governor of Russia’s Kursk region is detained, state media report
MOSCOW (Reuters) - The former governor of Russia’s Kursk region, Alexei Smirnov, was detained on Wednesday on suspicion of fraud, state news agency TASS reported.
UAE denies reports it is involved in talks about land offensive in Yemen
DUBAI (Reuters) - The United Arab Emirates on Wednesday denied media reports that it is involved in talks with the United States over a land offensive by military factions in Yemen against the Houthi ...
EIA Crude Oil Inventories report shows marginal increase, hinting at weaker demand
However, it is essential to note that if the increase in crude inventories is less than expected, it implies greater demand and is bullish for crude prices. Conversely, if the increase is more than ...