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S&P 500, Nasdaq end at records as oil prices retreat
Major Wall Street stock indices shrugged off a surprisingly big jump in US inflation Wednesday and pushed to fresh records on artificial intelligence bullishness and hopes for ths US-China summit.
Warsh confirmed as Fed chair as central bank faces Trump assault
The US Senate on Wednesday confirmed Kevin Warsh as the new Federal Reserve chairman to lead a central bank whose independence is under attack and with inflation at a three-year high.
From Black Death to Covid, ships have long hosted outbreaks
A deadly outbreak on a cruise liner is just the latest in a long history of infectious diseases spreading rapidly in the cramped confines of ships, from the Black Death to Covid.
Stocks rise ahead of US-China summit
Stock markets drifted higher Wednesday as investors awaited a high-stakes summit between the United States and China, while oil prices diverged as Middle East peace talks stalled.
US wholesale prices jump 6.0% year-on-year in April, highest since 2022
Wholesale prices in the United States rose sharply in April, lifted by a surge in energy costs related to the Iran war, registering their highest 12-month increase in more than three years.
Stocks waver, oil steady ahead of US-China summit as Iran talks stall
Stock markets were mixed Wednesday and oil prices steadied but remained above $100 a barrel as investors awaited a high-stakes summit between the United States and China, and Middle East peace talks stalled.
War in Middle East: latest developments
Here are the latest developments in the Middle East war:
Real Madrid win legal battle over Bernabeu concert noise
Real Madrid said Wednesday they have won a legal battle in their dispute with a residents association complaining about "noise pollution" generated by concerts held at their Santiago Bernabeu stadium.
EU won't ban LGBTQ 'conversion therapy' but will push states to act
The European Union will not ban "conversion therapy" targeting LGBTQ people, but will push member states to take action against such practices, it said Wednesday.
Trump arrives in China for superpower summit with Xi
US President Donald Trump landed in Beijing on Wednesday for a high-stakes summit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping aimed at easing deep tensions between the rival superpowers.
Chinese tech giant Alibaba posts profit drop amid AI drive
Chinese tech giant Alibaba said Wednesday that net profit dropped by nearly a fifth during its most recent fiscal year, weighed by challenges in the domestic economy and an expensive push into artificial intelligence.
Stocks rise ahead of US-China summit as Iran talks stall
Stock markets mostly rose on Wednesday as investors awaited a high-stakes summit between the leaders of the United States and China, as Middle East peace talks stalled.
Nissan expects return to profit after huge loss
Nissan projected Wednesday a small net profit this year after posting a huge loss for the second year running, with the Japanese automaker saying it has "moved beyond recovery".
Asian stocks mixed on US-Iran impasse, AI setbacks
Asian stocks were mixed on Wednesday as markets digested the lack of progress towards Middle East peace and setbacks that rattled the boom in AI technology.
'Short of blue-collar workers': Ukraine's battle for labour
After fleeing Russia's advancing army and resettling in the central industrial hub of Dnipro, Ukrainian worker Anatoliy Synkov had no trouble finding a job.
Asian stocks fall on US-Iran impasse, AI setbacks
Asian stocks fell on Wednesday as markets digested the lack of progress towards Middle East peace and setbacks that rattled the boom in AI technology.
EU to ease train travel with one journey, one ticket rules
The EU could force railway companies to sell rivals' tickets on their websites and share data with booking platforms under plans to be unveiled Wednesday aiming to boost train travel, sources said.
Musk 'wanted 90%' of OpenAI, Altman tells feisty tech titan trial
Elon Musk was obsessed with trying to control OpenAI, the artificial intelligence company's CEO Sam Altman said Tuesday at a blockbuster trial that saw him spar with lawyers representing the worth's wealthiest man.
Paramount defends Warner bid amid California probe
Paramount Skydance has defended its attempt to buy the legendary Warner Bros. studio, in a letter to California's top lawyer whose office is probing the $110 billion bid, US media reported Tuesday.
AsiaFIN Holdings Corp. Announces First Quarter 2026 Financial Results
KUALA LUMPUR, MY / ACCESS Newswire / May 13, 2026 / AsiaFIN Holdings Corp., (OTCQB:ASFH), a leading fintech financial ecosystem enabler, today announced financial results for the first quarter of 2026 ended March 31, 2026.
Maywood Acquisition Corp. 2 Announces Separate Trading of its Class A Ordinary Shares, Rights and Warrants
NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / May 13, 2026 / Maywood Acquisition Corp. 2 (NASDAQ:MYXXU) (the "Company") announced today that, commencing on or about May 15, 2026, holders of its units sold in the Company's initial public offering may elect to separately trade the Company's Class A ordinary shares, rights and warrants included in the units. The Class A ordinary shares, rights and warrants that are separated will trade on the Nasdaq Global Market ("Nasdaq") under the symbols "MYX," "MYXXR" and "MYXXW," respectively. No fractional rights will be issued upon separation of the units and only whole rights will trade. Those units not separated will continue to trade on Nasdaq under the symbol "MYXXU." Holders of units will need to have their brokers contact Continental Stock Transfer & Trust Company, the Company's transfer agent, in order to separate the units into Class A ordinary shares, rights and warrants.
USA Builders Depot Introduces Premium Steel Door Collection for Modern Residential and Commercial Spaces
Modern steel doors by USA Builders Depot are highly durable and built to meet the needs of modern building construction. These doors use glass and metal frames to create a strong system that combines style and quality.
Ares Management Corporation to Present at the Bernstein 42nd Annual Strategic Decisions Conference
NEW YORK CITY, NY / ACCESS Newswire / May 13, 2026 / Ares Management Corporation (NYSE:ARES) announced today that its Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Michael Arougheti, is scheduled to present at the Bernstein 42nd Annual Strategic Decisions Conference on Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 11:00am ET.
Norse Gold Announces Results of its Annual and Special Meeting of Shareholders
SASKATOON, SK / ACCESS Newswire / May 13, 2026 / Norse Gold Corp. (TSX-V:VKG) (the "Corporation" or "Norse Gold") announces that at the Annual and Special Meeting of Shareholders held May 13, 2026 (the "Meeting"), the Corporation's shareholders re-elected Tom MacNeill, Sylvain Laberge and Ray Hodgkinson as the Corporation's directors. Norse Gold also reports that the resolutions appointing Davidson & Company LLP as auditors for the Corporation and approving the Corporation's new stock option plan were also passed.
D. Boral Capital Acted as Sole Bookrunner to Shreya Acquisition Group (NYSE:SAGUU) in Connection with its $110,000,000 Initial Public Offering
NEW YORK CITY, NY / ACCESS Newswire / May 13, 2026 / On May 8, 2026, Shreya Acquisition Group (NYSE:SAGUU) (or the "Company") closed its Initial Public Offering of 11,000,000 units, including 1,000,000 units pursuant to the partial exercise of the over-allotment option, at a price of $10.00 per unit. The units began trading on the New York Stock Exchange (or the "NYSE") under the ticker symbol "SAGUU" on May 7, 2026, each unit consisting of one Class A ordinary share, one redeemable warrant and one right to receive one-fourth (1/4th) of one Class A ordinary share upon the consummation of an initial business combination. Its Class A ordinary shares, units, warrants, and rights are listed on the NYSE under the symbols "SAGU", "SAGUU", "SAGUW" and "SAGUR," respectively.
Sport Beach Announces Initial Programming Lineup for Cannes 2026 Alongside Key Brands and Athletes
New athletes joining the programming include Ken Griffey Jr., Noah Lyles, CC Sabathia, Maria Sharapova, Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Tara Davis-Woodhall and Hunter Woodhall
The Global Intelligence Corridor: TGI AMIRON Alliance Unveils Multi-Continental Sovereign AI Expansion from the Silk Road to the Panama Canal
New Infrastructure Plans Initiative Merges Modular Liquid-Cooled Data Centers with Global "AXINOD™ Academy" to Bridge the AI Talent Gap and Secure National Data Assets
Feed the Children Strengthens Leadership Team Naming Roger Nayar CFO and David French SVP of Marketing & Communications to Accelerate Growth and Impact
Appointments Accelerate Feed the Children's Role in Leading the Global Movement to End Childhood Hunger
TAMKO Building Products Launches Roofing STRONG Alliance(TM)
Together, TAMKO and RSRA are building the Alliance to deliver expanded training, resources, and greater value for contractors.
Civil Lawyer for Sexual Assault Victims: How The Victims' Recovery Law Center Is Redefining Justice Beyond Criminal Court
The Victims' Recovery Law Center helps sexual assault survivors pursue civil accountability against businesses, institutions, and property owners whose negligence enabled preventable harm beyond the criminal justice system.
Justin Hartfield Announces Launch of Cannabisshop.com to Elevate Consumer Education in the Hemp Market
A new platform designed to provide transparent product information and consumer discovery for legal hemp and cannabinoid products.
ImageWorks Display Wins GOLD at the Shop! OMA Awards for Breville Brand Expression Display
Award-winning Breville brand expression display scales premium, education-led shopping across 300+ stores.