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Ghana Stock Exchange Records Steady Index Growth Amid Varied Trading Performance

The Ghana Stock Exchange concluded its 6956th trading session on Friday, May 2, 2025, with modest gains across key benchmarks. The GSE Composite Index rose by 118.77 points to close at 6,214.34, while the GSE Financial Stocks Index climbed 17.02 points to …

Former Zimbabwe Stock Exchange boss dies

Former Zimbabwe Stock Exchange (ZSE) chairman and revered stockbroker Ndodana Mguquka has died. He was 51. Mguquka passed away in the early hours of the morning at Samuel Leon Medical Centre in Harare, marking the end of an era for Zimbabwe's capital …

These 2 stocks are trading below 10-year PE averages — value picks or value traps?

Value investing has long attracted investors who aim to buy solid businesses at prices that leave room for future upside. One of the most commonly used indicators in this approach is the price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio. When a stock trades below its long …

Glossip: In Women We Trust – An Exclusive Evening At The Irish Stock Exchange

Asked to comment on Goodbody’s new Invest in You channel dedicated to women and their finances, the business leaders described their personal views. Although married to an accountant, Maura Winston amused the audience with a confession that a book called …

Pakistan Stock Exchange Plunges Over 7,100 Points Since April 23 Amid Indo-Pak Tensions

Last Updated:May 02, 2025, 15:23 IST Pakistan's market rout underscores investor unease over mounting tensions between India and Pakistan following deadly terror attack in Pahalgam that killed 26 people On April 30, Pakistan's benchmark KSE-100 …

Malawi Stock Exchange Weekly Summary Report 2 May 2025

China signals it is open to trade talks, demands 'sincerity'

Markets are cheering a possible thaw in the U.S.-China trade war as Beijing signals it is open to talks with the American side. The Chinese Commerce Ministry said it was evaluating signals from U.S. officials that it would be willing to strike a deal. …

Bitcoin Traders Brace for ‘Sell in May and Go Away’ as Seasonality Favors Bears

A bitcoin (BTC) breakout earlier this week has traders eyeing the $100,000 level in the coming days, a euphoric trade that could be short-lived as May’s seasonality approaches. “Historically, the next couple of months have been weak for financial markets, …

S&P 500 Heads To Longest Winning Streak Since 2004 As Stocks Claw Back From ‘Liberation Day’ Crash

Topline Stocks rallied again Friday on a key data point showing strength in the U.S. economy and optimism about trade talks between the U.S. and China, sending the S&P 500 index toward its longest winning stretch in two decades, completing the v-shaped …

Five Dividend-paying Semiconductor Stocks to Purchase

Five dividend-paying semiconductor stocks to purchase for profiting from companies that seem strong enough to avert disaster from tariff tumult. The S&P 500 is on the verge of notching its ninth consecutive advance Friday, May 2, for the first time in …

Stocks continue to recover from ‘Liberation Day’ selloffs, S&P 500 on track for major winning streak

S&P 500 has recovered back to the levels before ‘Liberation Day’, and is on track for nine consecutive days of gains. Stock indices are continuing their upward momentum, as traders reassess their recession expectations. On Friday, May 5, the Dow Jones …

Week Ahead – Fed, BoE Decisions, China’s Trade Data in the Spotlight

Fed to sit on the sidelines amid tariff uncertainty BoE to cut by 25bps, but could still disappoint the doves China trade data to reveal wounds amid US-Sino trade war Japan wages, Canada job numbers and AMD earnings also on tap Dollar Slide Pauses Amid …

London stocks finish solid week on positive note

The FTSE 100 index advanced 1.17% to close at 8,596.35 points, while the FTSE 250 added 0.52% to finish at 20,240.51 points. For the week as a whole, the top-flight index was ahead 181.1 points, or 2.15%. Currency markets were relatively stable, with …

Tech Analysis 101: Navigate Stocks’ Volatility Storm

Let’s start with a simple explanation of why we talk technical analysis so much at Money Morning… What Is Fundamental Analysis? Fundamental analysis is all about earnings, profit margins, and revenue. It’s an essential part of long-term investing—but there …

US stocks surge as jobs data eases recession fears, S&P 500 eyes 20-year win streak

Stocks surged on Friday after the April nonfarm payrolls report beat Wall Street’s expectations, pushing the S&P 500 toward its longest run of gains in over two decades. The index rose 1.5%, putting it on track for its ninth straight win, a streak not …

US open: Stocks higher following April payrolls report

As of 1515 BST, the Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 0.98% at 41,151.83, while the S&P 500 advanced 1.12% to 5,666.86 and the Nasdaq Composite came out of the gate 1.16% firmer at 17,916.15. The Dow opened 398.87 points higher on Friday, extending …

Potential Opening for Trade Talks with China Lifts Stocks

The S&P 500 is on a 9-day winning streak. Stocks ended the week higher for the second straight week, bolstered by a Friday rally. All of the major indexes finished higher on Friday, boosted by a better-than-expected jobs report and a potential thawing …

Europe close: Stocks surge on better trade news, US jobs data

It was a similar story in Europe, with EU trade commissioner Maros Sefcovic telling the FT that the bloc had proposed increasing purchases of US goods. The more constructive news on trade was further supported by a roughly in line readings on the US jobs …

Bermuda Stock Exchange Report: May 1 2025

May 1 saw 0 shares trade on the Bermuda Stock Exchange. The BSX finished at 2,647.67, even on the day. There were 0 advances, 0 declines, and 52 remained unchanged. The full report for the day is available here [PDF]. Read More About #BermudaBusiness #BSX …

Miami Strategic Intelligence Institute Establishes Collaboration with FinGurú

FinGurú and MSI² Seek to Enhance Strategic Information, Innovation, and Expert Analysis MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, May 2, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Miami Strategic Intelligence Institute (MSI²), a conservative, nonpartisan think tank founded …

Miami Strategic Intelligence Institute establece colaboración con el medio FinGurú

FinGurú y MSI² buscan potenciar información estratégica, innovación y análisis de expertos MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, May 2, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- El Miami Strategic Intelligence Institute (MSI²), think tank conservador y no partidista …

Gateway Hispanic begins collaboration with the Miami Strategic Intelligence Institute

The partnership between MSI² and Gateway Hispanic will strengthen political and strategic analysis from a Latino and bilingual perspective MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, May 2, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Gateway Hispanic, the bilingual politics and current …

Gateway Hispanic inicia colaboración con el Miami Strategic Intelligence Institute

La alianza entre MSI² y Gateway Hispanic fortalecerá el análisis político y estratégico desde una perspectiva latina y bilingüe MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, May 2, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Gateway Hispanic, el medio bilingüe de política y …

NAREB Hosts a Record 106 Community Wealth-Building Events Across the Country

At the events, hundreds of families and individuals were equipped with the knowledge necessary to make informed wealth-building decisions WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 2, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On April 12, the National Association of …

SABR Coalition Commends Reintroduction of Biodiesel Blenders Tax Credit in US House of Representatives

The biodiesel group and its members urge Congress to include the two-year BTC extension in the budget-reconciliation process. JEFFERSON CITY, MO, UNITED STATES, May 2, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Sustainable Advanced Biofuel Refiners (SABR) …

NBCI Honors Dr. James H. Powell and Past and Present Black Clinicians Who Have Promoted Diversity in Clinical Trials

Passing the Baton to the National Clinical Trials Strategies Plan (NCTSP) WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 2, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The National Black Church Initiative (NBCI), a coalition of 150,000 African American churches and 27.7 …

Surge in Law School Applications Signals Increasing Interest in Legal Professions

RENO, NV, UNITED STATES, May 2, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Law schools across the nation are experiencing a surge in student interest for the upcoming academic year. According to the LSAC (Law School Admissions Council), as of April 23, 2025, the …

Office of the Governor — Travel Release — Gov. Green to Travel to California

STATE OF HAWAIʻI  KA MOKU ʻĀINA O HAWAIʻI    JOSH GREEN, M.D.  GOVERNOR KE KIAʻĀINA    GOVERNOR GREEN TO TRAVEL TO CALIFORNIA FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 2, 2025 HONOLULU  ̶  Governor Josh Green, M.D., will travel to California on Friday, May 2, to attend …

Office of the Governor — Flag Order — Gov. Green Lowers Flags to Honor the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend

STATE OF HAWAIʻI  KA MOKU ʻĀINA O HAWAIʻI    JOSH GREEN, M.D.  GOVERNOR KE KIAʻĀINA    GOVERNOR GREEN LOWERS FLAGS IN OBSERVANCE OF NATIONAL FALLEN FIREFIGHTERS MEMORIAL WEEKEND  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 2, 2025 HONOLULU – At the direction of the …

Office of the Governor — Flag Order — Gov. Green Lowers Flags in Honor of Prince David Klaren La‘amea Kaumuali‘i Kawā...

STATE OF HAWAIʻI  KA MOKU ʻĀINA O HAWAIʻI    JOSH GREEN, M.D.  GOVERNOR KE KIAʻĀINA  GOVERNOR GREEN LOWERS FLAGS IN HONOR OF PRINCE DAVID KLAREN LA‘AMEA KAUMUALI‘I KAWĀNANAKOA FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 2, 2025 HONOLULU – In honor of the late Prince David …

Peruvian National Extradited for Overseeing Call Center That Threatened and Defrauded Spanish-Speaking U.S. Consumers

A resident of Lima, Peru, accused of operating a large fraud and extortion scheme, was extradited to the United States and made her initial appearance in Miami federal court, the Department of Justice and U.S. Postal Inspection Service announced today. …

Four Mexican Nationals Residing Unlawfully in the United States Charged for Their Roles in an International Conspiracy ...

Four Mexican nationals unlawfully residing in the United States have been charged for their roles in an international human smuggling conspiracy that illegally brought aliens across the Canadian border to the United States for profit. Edgar Sanchez-Solis, …

Three Individuals Charged in Scheme to Defraud Department of Veterans Affairs of Over $9.1M

Three men were charged with participating in a scheme to defraud the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) of over $9.1 million in education benefits, including funds from the Post 9/11 GI Bill education benefit program. One of the men has pleaded …

Justice Department Addresses Religious Discrimination in Lawsuit for Former Teacher Denied Exemption from Vaccine ...

The Justice Department today announced that a federal judge has approved a consent decree that settles its lawsuit against the Advanced Science and Technology Education Charter Schools (ASTEC) in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The lawsuit alleges ASTEC …

MAYOR WU ANNOUNCES MORE THAN $38 MILLION IN FUNDING FOR PROJECTS THROUGH THE COMMUNITY PRESERVATION ACT

Mayor Michelle Wu and the City of Boston Community Preservation Committee (CPC) today announced the approval of 52 projects totaling over $38 million through the Community Preservation Act (CPA). The proposed projects were approved by the Boston City …

Mayor Michelle Wu Announces $200,000 In Funding To Strengthen Support Services For LGBTQ+ Bostonians

Friday, May 2, 2025 - Mayor Michelle Wu and the Mayor’s Office of LGBTQ+ Advancement (MOLA) today announced $200,000 in grant funding to expand access to critical services and resources for LGBTQ+ Bostonians. This year’s awards include 45 grants through …

Louisiana Nurse Practitioner Convicted of $2M Medicare Fraud

A federal jury convicted a Louisiana nurse practitioner yesterday for her role in an over $2 million health care fraud scheme. According to court documents and evidence presented at trial, Shanone Chatman-Ashley, 45, of Opelousas, was a nurse practitioner …

Oversight Committee Urges USDA to Abolish Biden-Era Rule to Protect the Rights of Horse Breeders, Trainers, and Owners

WASHINGTON— House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) and Representative John Rose (R-Tenn.) are calling on the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to abolish an arbitrary Biden-era rule that has caused confusion for …

Rising Tide Capital Co-Founder and CNN Hero Alfa Demmellash releases candid conversations with U.S. community builders.

Demmellash hosts insightful conversations highlighting experts the nation desperately needs amidst trade wars, tariffs and growing economic insecurity. JERSEY CITY, NJ, UNITED STATES, May 1, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Rising Tide Capital (RTC)  …