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Analysis-Europe’s tech ‘liberation day’? Computer says not yet

Thursday, June 4 by SRN News

By Toby Sterling AMSTERDAM, June 4 (Reuters) - As the European Union unveiled its technology sovereignty package on Wednesday, a top official posted in glee: "Today is Tech Liberation Day". True technological independence from U.S. Big Tech, however, will take longer to attain. The EU plan... Read More.

Morning Bid: A ceasefire too far for markets

Thursday, June 4 by SRN News

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Gregor Stuart Hunter Markets are in risk-off mode again as traders grapple with conflicting headlines: renewed fighting between the U.S. and Iran on one hand, a ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon on the... Read More.

Asian shares retreat as US stocks halt their record-breaking rally, while oil prices fall back

Thursday, June 4 by SRN News

Asian shares retreated on Thursday following declines on Wall Street that snapped a nine-day winning streak for the S&P 500. Oil prices fell back after surging Wednesday as renewed fighting threatened the U.S.-Iran ceasefire. Early Thursday in Asia, Brent crude was $1.17 lower at $96.64 per... Read More.

One Tech Tip: What to know about flying with lithium ion portable battery chargers

Thursday, June 4 by SRN News

Jetting off soon for summer travels? If you're planning on bringing an extra battery charger for your phone or other devices, be aware of the latest rules when taking one on a flight. Rechargeable lithium-ion portable battery chargers, also known as power banks, come... Read More.

Ukraine’s drone strikes set a gloomy tone for Putin’s economic showcase

Thursday, June 4 by SRN News

ST. PETERSBURG, Russia (AP) - A massive black cloud rising above the St. Petersburg skyline from a Ukrainian drone strike set a gloomy tone for the opening of President Vladimir Putin's annual showcase of Russia's economic achievements. With Putin set to arrive Thursday in his... Read More.

A screwworm fly that bedeviled cattle ranchers decades ago has returned to Texas

Wednesday, June 3 by SRN News

The New World screwworm fly has reached south Texas, the U.S. Department of Agriculture confirmed Wednesday, the first time in decades that the parasite with flesh-eating larvae has threatened the nation's cattle industry and only the third time it's appeared in the U.S. in... Read More.

Dollar clings to 2-month high as Gulf hostilities flare, yen wobbles near intervention zone

Wednesday, June 3 by SRN News

By Jiaxing Li HONG KONG, June 4 (Reuters) - The dollar clung to its recent strength near a two-month high on Thursday as fresh Gulf hostilities sent oil prices higher and sapped risk appetite, while the Japanese yen hovered near the key 160 level that... Read More.

Stocks slide on flare-up of hostilities

Wednesday, June 3 by SRN News

By Gregor Stuart Hunter SINGAPORE, June 4 (Reuters) - Asian stocks fell at the start of trading on Thursday as renewed fighting between the U.S. and Iran rattled stocks, even as conflicting signs of de-escalation left investors hesitant. MSCI's broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside... Read More.

SMFG aims to double sales and trading revenue to $5 billion, markets head says

Wednesday, June 3 by SRN News

By Anton Bridge and Miho Uranaka TOKYO, June 4 (Reuters) - Japan's Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group is aiming to double revenue in its sales and trading business to 800 billion yen ($5 billion) within the next few years, its head of global markets said, as... Read More.

Oil falls as Lebanon and Israel agree to implement ceasefire

Wednesday, June 3 by SRN News

By Sam Li and Lewis Jackson BEIJING, June 4 (Reuters) - Oil prices eased on Thursday as Israel and Lebanon's ceasefire agreement boosted hopes for a broader deal to end the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran, while the U.S. House approved a resolution seeking to curb... Read More.

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Analysis-Europe’s tech ‘liberation day’? Computer says not yet

Morning Bid: A ceasefire too far for markets

Asian shares retreat as US stocks halt their record-breaking rally, while oil prices fall back

One Tech Tip: What to know about flying with lithium ion portable battery chargers

Ukraine’s drone strikes set a gloomy tone for Putin’s economic showcase

A screwworm fly that bedeviled cattle ranchers decades ago has returned to Texas

Dollar clings to 2-month high as Gulf hostilities flare, yen wobbles near intervention zone

Stocks slide on flare-up of hostilities

SMFG aims to double sales and trading revenue to $5 billion, markets head says

Oil falls as Lebanon and Israel agree to implement ceasefire

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