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Selling factories to Chinese partners: risky road for European carmakers
Carmaker Stellantis announced Friday it is considering selling an underutilised factory in Spain to its Chinese joint venture Leapmotor, which could save jobs in the short term but risks further strengthening Chinese automakers.
US job growth beats expectations but consumer confidence at all-time low
US employment rose more than expected in April, alleviating some concerns about the health of the world's largest economy even as one measure of consumer confidence came in at its lowest-ever level.
German sports car maker Porsche to cut 500 jobs
Porsche said Friday it will close three subsidiaries, including an EV battery developer, with the loss of more than 500 jobs, in the latest sign of strains for the German luxury auto manufacturer.
US job growth consolidates gains, beating expectations in April
US employment rose more than expected in April while the unemployment rate remained steady, according to government data released Friday, with the world's largest economy firming recent labor market gains though analysts warned of underlying weakness.
Rising fuel prices strand hundreds of Indonesian fishermen
Hundreds of fishermen in an Indonesian coastal town on the island of Java have been forced to stop going out to sea and told AFP their livelihoods are at risk due to soaring fuel prices.
Stocks diverge, oil steady as fresh US-Iran clashes hit peace hopes
Stock markets diverged and oil prices steadied Friday as US-Iran clashes in the Strait of Hormuz jolted hopes for a deal to end the Middle East war and reopen the crucial waterway.
US adds 115,000 jobs in April, beating expectations
US employment rose more than expected in April, while the unemployment rate remained steady, government data showed, with the world's largest economy firming recent labor market gains but analysts warning of underlying weakness.
Poland signs 44-bn-euro EU defence loan deal to modernise military
Poland on Friday became the first country to sign a loan agreement with the European Commission to fund the modernisation of its military and arms industry, under which it will receive nearly 44 billion euros ($52 billion).
Stocks fall, oil steady as fresh US-Iran clashes hit peace hopes
Stock markets slid and oil prices steadied Friday as US-Iran clashes in the Strait of Hormuz jolted hopes for a deal to end the Middle East war and reopen the crucial waterway.
Myanmar says massive 11,000-carat ruby discovered
A huge 11,000-carat ruby has been discovered in Myanmar, state media reported Friday, one of the largest ever found in the country renowned for its precious gemstones.
Myanmar says massive 11,000-carat ruby discovered in Mandalay
Myanmar said Friday it had discovered a massive 11,000-carat ruby, one of the largest ever found in the country renowned for its precious gemstones.
Toyota sees profit drop as US tariffs, Mideast bite
Japanese auto giant Toyota forecast Friday a 22-percent fall in net profit in the year to next March, as it struggles with the effects of US tariffs and the Middle East war.
Former China Eastern boss charged with bribery
The former chairman of one of China's biggest state-owned airlines has been charged with bribery, state media said Friday, nearly a year after he was investigated for graft.
Malaysia plans cloud seeding for drought-hit 'rice bowl'
Malaysia is resorting to cloud seeding to bring much-needed rain to the country's "rice bowl" north, where a drought has delayed planting of the staple crop and raised supply fears.
Where are the flash points in next week's Trump-Xi talks?
Donald Trump is poised to be the first US president visiting China in almost a decade, but an uneasy trade truce and tensions over Iran and Taiwan loom over his trip next week.
What does China want out of Trump's visit?
US President Donald Trump is due to visit China on May 14-15, where he is expected to meet leader Xi Jinping, after delaying an earlier summit because of the Iran war.
MBA Search Fund Alliance Launches Verified Searcher Community, Expands Independent Service Provider Rankings
Independent community supporting MBA students and searchers expands rankings beyond investors to cover law firms, due diligence providers, and brokers
Wheeler Real Estate Investment Trust, Inc. Announces the Release of its First Quarter 2026 Financial and Operating Results
VIRGINIA BEACH, VA / ACCESS Newswire / May 8, 2026 / Wheeler Real Estate Investment Trust, Inc. (NASDAQ:WHLR) (the "Company") announced today that it has reported its financial and operating results for the three months ended March 31, 2026 with the filing of its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q (the "Form 10-Q") with the Securities and Exchange Commission. In addition, the Company has posted supplemental information to its website regarding its financial and operating results for the three months ended March 31, 2026. Both the Form 10-Q and the supplemental information can be accessed by visiting the Company's investor relations website at https://ir.whlr.us/.
Global Self Storage Reports First Quarter 2026 Results
Sector-Leading Occupancy and Record-Level Tenant Duration of Stay Driven by Continued Operational Excellence
SMX: The Traceability Layer Behind Plastic's Cost-Parity Moment
NEW YORK CITY, NY / ACCESS Newswire / May 8, 2026 / The plastics market is entering a new phase-one where recycled material is no longer simply an environmental alternative, but an emerging economic advantage.
TGI AMIRON Alliance Launches AXINOD(TM): A Sovereign AI Utility Platform Integrating Energy and High-Density Compute
New Infrastructure Initiative Targets Global "Inference Flip" with Initial Deployments in Kazakhstan and the United States
The SPAC Conference 2026 Returns as the Market Rewrites the Rules of Going Public
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Aegis Capital Corp. Announces the Opening of the Atlanta, GA Branch Office
NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / May 8, 2026 / Aegis Capital Corp. - Aegis Capital Corp. (www.aegiscapcorp.com) a full-service wealth management, financial services and investment banking firm is pleased to announce the addition of the Atlanta, Georgia Location led by Leslie Netter.
Tortoise Energy Infrastructure Corporation (TYG) Announces Terms of Rights Offering
OVERLAND PARK, KS / ACCESS Newswire / May 8, 2026 / Tortoise Energy Infrastructure Corporation (NYSE:TYG) (the "Company") today announced that its Board of Directors (the "Board") has approved the terms of the issuance of transferable rights ("Rights") to the holders of the Company's common stock, par value $0.001 per share ("Common Stock"), as of the record date, May 20, 2026 (the "Record Date").
The Age of Parity
NEW YORK CITY, NY / ACCESS Newswire / May 8, 2026 / For decades, the economics of plastics have been deceptively simple: virgin resin-derived from oil and gas-has been cheaper, more reliable, and easier to scale than recycled alternatives. Recycling, while environmentally desirable, has largely depended on policy support, corporate commitments, or reputational incentives. It has always been about the money.
IRS 'Dirty Dozen' Scam List for 2026 Targets AI-Powered Fraud - Clear Start Tax Shares How to Protect Your Tax Identity
For the first time, AI-generated fraud schemes dominate the IRS's annual warning list - and taxpayers with unresolved debt are the most vulnerable targets.
Ur-Energy Reports Q1 2026 Results and Announces Conference Call and Webcast
CASPER, WY / ACCESS Newswire / May 8, 2026 / Ur-Energy Inc. (NYSE American:URG)(TSX:URE) (the "Company," "Ur-Energy" or "we"), a domestic uranium producer with ISR projects that are among the largest and lowest-cost in the United States, is pleased to announce its financial and operational results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026. The Company will host a conference call and webcast on Monday, May 11. Details are provided below.
Previewing the Product Logic Behind Waton’s Next AI Trading Platform
HONG KONG, HK / ACCESS Newswire / May 8, 2026 / The race to build AI products for investors is accelerating, but much of the market is still framing the opportunity too narrowly.
US and Iran trade fire, threatening fragile truce
The US military said it carried out strikes on Iranian military targets Thursday after an attack on three American destroyers in the Strait of Hormuz, while Tehran accused Washington of striking first.
Global stocks mostly fall as US rally shows signs of fatigue
Global stocks mostly fell Thursday as US indices pulled back from records while Washington awaited Tehran's response to a US plan to end the Middle East war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
Google faces new UK lawsuit over online display ads
Google faces a fresh UK lawsuit accusing it of abusing its dominance in online display advertising, the claimants announced Thursday, in the latest antitrust action against the US tech giant.
France to ban CBD edibles: sources
France will ban the sale of cannabidiol (CBD) edibles from May 15, while still allowing it to be sold to be smoked, AFP learnt from several sources on Thursday.