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  • Cuba's Raul Castro Indicted Over Shootdown Of US Aircraft May 21, 2026 08:03 ET

    The U.S. Justice Department has announced criminal charges against former Cuban leader Raul Castro, including conspiracy to kill U.S. nationals, over the 1996 shootdown of two U.S. civilian aircraft over international waters between Cuba and Florida. The 94-year-old Castro has been accused of ordering the shoot down of two planes belonging to the Cuban-American group Brothers to the Rescue on Feb

  • Cognizant Signs $500 Mln Accelerated Share Buyback Deal May 21, 2026 07:57 ET

    Cognizant Technology Solutions (CTSH) said on Thursday it has entered into agreements with Truist Bank and BNP Paribas to repurchase $500 million of its Class A common stock under an accelerated share repurchase program. The IT services firm will receive about 7.8 million shares on Wednesday, with...

  • Lilly Reports Positive Topline Data From Phase III Obesity Study Of Retatrutide May 21, 2026 07:32 ET

    Eli Lilly and Company (LLY) on Thursday reported positive topline results from the Phase III TRIUMPH-1 trial evaluating Retatrutide in adults with obesity or overweight, at least one weight-related comorbidity, and without diabetes. At 80 weeks, all doses of retatrutide met the trial's primary and...

  • Advanced Drainage Sees FY27 Net Sales Growth; Boosts Dividend 11%; Stock Down 4.5% - Update May 21, 2026 07:15 ET

    While reporting financial results for the fourth quarter on Thursday, water management solutions firm Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc. (WMS) initiated net sales guidance for the full-year 2027 between $3.35 billion and $3.55 billion. Separately, the company's Board of Directors has approved an 11 percent...

  • TELUS Commits Over $8 Bln To Boost Network Infrastructure & Operations Across Québec May 21, 2026 07:04 ET

    Thursday, TELUS Corporation (TU) announced its plan to invest over $8 billion over the next five years to expand and enhance its network infrastructure and operations across Québec, Canada. The company expects the investment in key projects to deliver critical infrastructure to strengthen the country's...

  • Shoe Carnival Posts Q1 Net Loss, Sales Slip; Backs Annual Outlook May 21, 2026 07:02 ET

    Shoe Carnival, Inc. (SCVL), a footwear and accessories company, on Thursday posted a net loss for the first quarter of fiscal 2026 with a drop in sales. In addition, the company has reaffirmed annual guidance. For the three-month period to May 2, the company posted a net loss of $5.628 million, compared...

  • Advance Auto Parts Reaffirms FY26 Outlook As Q1 Net Profit Remains Flat; Stock Up 5% May 21, 2026 06:53 ET

    While reporting financial results for the first quarter on Thursday, automotive aftermarket parts provider Advance Auto Parts, Inc. (AAP) reaffirmed its adjusted earnings, net sales and comparable store sales growth guidance for the full year 2026. For fiscal 2026, the company continues to project...

  • Deere & Company Q2 Net Income Declines; Issues FY26 Outlook May 21, 2026 06:38 ET

    Deere & Company (DE) reported net income of $1.77 billion for the second quarter, or $6.55 per share, compared with net income of $1.80 billion, or $6.64 per share, a year ago. Worldwide net sales and revenues increased 5 percent, to $13.37 billion, for the second quarter. Net sales were $11.78 billion,...

  • Heavy Rainfall Forecast In Southern Plains And Mississippi Valley; Thunderstorms In Colorado May 21, 2026 06:25 ET

    National Weather Service has warned the offset of heavy rainfall from the Southern Plains into the Mississippi Valley Thursday, peaking in intensity over the holiday weekend. Widely scattered thunderstorms are expected to develop across eastern Colorado Thursday afternoon and evening. Large hail...

  • Mitchells & Butlers H1 Profit Rises On Revenue Growth May 21, 2026 03:12 ET

    Mitchells & Butlers PLC (MAB.L, MLB), an operator of managed restaurants and pubs, reported Thursday higher profit in first half of fiscal 2026, with increased revenues. In the first half, profit before tax was 143 million pounds, compared to 134 million pounds last year. Earnings per share were...

  • BT Group FY26 Profit Rises; Lifts Dividend, Transformation Plan Target; Sees Growth Ahead May 21, 2026 02:40 ET

    Telecom major BT Group plc (BT, BT_A.L) reported Thursday higher profit in fiscal 2026, benefited mainly by lower specific items and cost control, despite weak revenues. Further, the firm lifted dividend. In addition, BT noted that overall transformation plan target has been raised to 3.7 billion...

  • BT Group: Patricia Cobian To Join Board As CFO Designate On July 20 May 21, 2026 02:30 ET

    BT Group (BT, BT.L) said Patricia Cobian will join the Board as CFO Designate, an Executive Director and a member of the Executive Committee on 20 July 2026. Patricia will succeed Simon Lowth as CFO on 1 September 2026. Simon will remain with BT until 31 January 2027. The Group noted that it has made...

  • SpaceX Files For U.S. IPO May 21, 2026 02:03 ET

    SpaceX has filed for an initial public offering with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on May 20, seeking to list its shares on the Nasdaq under the ticker symbol SPCX. The company did not disclose the size of the offering. SpaceX develops rockets, spacecraft, and satellite systems, with...

  • AMD Begins Production Ramp Of Venice In Taiwan; Plans To Ramp At TSMC Arizona May 21, 2026 02:01 ET

    AMD (AMD) announced that its next-generation AMD EPYC processor, codenamed Venice, is ramping production in Taiwan on TSMC's advanced 2nm process technology, with future plans to ramp production at TSMC's Arizona fabrication facility. Venice is a first high-performance computing product to enter production...

  • Bougainville Copper Appoints Sir Melchior Togolo As CEO May 21, 2026 01:26 ET

    Bougainville Copper Ltd. (BOCOF, BOC.AX), a Papua New Guinea-based mining company, on Thursday announced the appointment of Sir Melchior Togolo as Chief Executive Officer of the company. Sir Melchior Togolo has served in the Acting CEO role since August 2025. The company said the appointment provides...

Global Economics Weekly Update: May 11 – May 15, 2026

May 15, 2026 15:25 ET
Apart from the confirmation of Kevin Warsh as the next Fed chair, the main news on the economics front this week included key price data from the U.S. and the first quarter economic growth figures from major economies. Both consumer prices and producer costs have started to reflect the effect of supply shocks due to the Middle East conflict. In Europe, GDP data was in focus, while inflation data from China dominated the news flow in Asia.

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