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Eli Lilly will report first quarter earnings before the bell. Here's what Wall Street expects

Eli Lilly is slated to report first-quarter earnings before the bell on Thursday, in one of the most closely watched reports across the health-care sector.

Crude oil prices hit four-year high as Iran war threatens to drag on

Brent crude has jumped to its highest level since the start of the Ukraine war after US President Donald Trump signalled that the American blockade on the Strait of Hormuz could last for months. Also in this edition: the US Federal Reserve prepares for a new chief as its board tries to maintain political independence, and French oil giant TotalEnergies faces calls for a windfall tax amid soaring profits.

Euro zone inflation jumps to 3% as economic growth almost stalls

Inflation jumped in April while the euro zone economy expanded a meager 0.1% in the first quarter of the year, data showed on Thursday.

Democrats urge CFTC to rein in prediction markets sports betting, insider trading

Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., led a letter — first reported by CNBC — to the CFTC asking for stricter rules for companies like Kalshi and Polymarket.

Meta in row after workers who say they saw smart glasses users having sex lose jobs

Meta and its subcontractor disagree over why over 1000 Kenya-based workers were made redundant.

Premier Inn owner to cut 3,800 jobs in savings plan

Whitbread says it will also remodel its 197 hotel restaurants as part of a five-year savings plan.

Private credit fears loom large over Europe’s banks this earnings season

Europe’s banks have downplayed their private credit exposures — but uncertainty over hidden stress remains as risks continue to evolve.

U.S. weighs 'reduction' of troops in Germany as Trump's feud with Berlin deepens

The U.S. is considering the possibility of reducing the number of troops it has stationed in Germany, President Donald Trump said.

Japan puts 'too much burden' on U.S. for security, former defense minister Kono says

This comes as U.S. President Donald Trump said Washington is reviewing the possibility of a troop reduction in Germany.

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