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Putin in Beijing: 3 things Russia needs from China

Russia will be looking for energy and trade deals with China, as well as continuing geopolitical support.

Oil Prices Decline On Trump's Iran Comments

(RTTNews) - Oil prices fell sharply on Tuesday after U.S. President Donald Trump said "serious negotiations" are underway to end the war with Iran.

Cuba condemns U.S. sanctions, accuses Washington of building ‘fraudulent case’ for military action

The comments come after a fresh wave of U.S. sanctions and amid mounting speculation that the U.S. could carry out military strikes against Cuba.

Bull of the Day: Viavi Solutions (VIAV)

VIAV, AEHR

Wall Street analysts were way behind on this growth story, but the Zacks Rank gave a double between quarters

Swinney defends food prices policy ahead of first minister vote

The SNP leader says the proposed price cap on basic foodstuffs is not intended to force a fight with the UK government.

Diploma H1 Earnings Call Highlights

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Diploma (LON:DPLM) reported what management described as a “very strong” first half for the six months ended March 31, 2026, with double-digit organic growth, higher margins and upgraded full-year expectations. Chief Executive Officer Johnny Thomson said the company delivered “a

New Strong Sell Stocks for May 19th

AB, APOG, SKFRY

SKFRY, AB and APOG have been added to the Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell) List on May 19, 2026.

The AI economy is rewriting the American Dream — and blue-collar workers are poised to win

AI-driven hiring slowdowns are hitting some entry-level jobs for college graduates as companies like Ford and AT&T ramp up recruiting for skilled trade workers.

Japan, China lead foreign government retreat from U.S. Treasuries as Gulf War fallout stokes currency fears

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The selloff came as the outbreak of the U.S.-Iran conflict and resulting surge in crude oil prices sent the Japanese yen and other Asian currencies tumbling.

Blackstone to invest $5 billion in AI infrastructure venture with Google, powered by TPU chips

Blackstone is partnering with Google to launch a U.S.-based AI infrastructure company powered by Google’s TPU chips.