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OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma’s settlement, by the numbers

Friday, May 1 by SRN News

OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma is set to dissolve and be replaced with a new company operating in the public interest under the settlement of thousands of lawsuits that goes into effect Friday. It's among the largest in a series of settlements over the toll of... Read More.

Your climate impact doesn’t end when you die. More people are considering ‘greener’ death options

Friday, May 1 by SRN News

After Moira Cathleen Delaney was diagnosed with an aggressive form of intestinal cancer, her thoughts eventually turned to her eventual death and what she wanted done with her body. Delaney's love of gardening, birds and the forest inspired her decision to be transformed into... Read More.

Ford recalls about 180,000 vehicles over loose bolt in front seat frame, NHTSA says

Friday, May 1 by SRN News

May 1 (Reuters) - Ford is recalling 179,698 vehicles in the U.S. due to a loose bolt in the front seat frame, the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said on Friday. The recall includes certain 2024-2026 Ranger and Bronco vehicles. A seat with a... Read More.

Japanese yen jumps against dollar hours after intervention

Friday, May 1 by SRN News

LONDON, May 1 (Reuters) - The yen suddenly jumped against the dollar on Friday, a day after Tokyo authorities were widely believed to have intervened to prop up the Japanese currency. The dollar fell by as much as 0.66% to a session low of 155.60... Read More.

Harley-Davidson recalls around 88,000 motorcycles over Airbox Baseplate issue, NHTSA says

Friday, May 1 by SRN News

May 1 (Reuters) - Harley-Davidson is recalling 88,039 motorcycles in the U.S. due to an airbox backplate breather port that may be blocked, allowing pressure to build up inside the crankcase, the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said on Friday. (Reporting by... Read More.

Japan signs first $2.2 billion loan under $550 billion US investment pledge

Friday, May 1 by SRN News

TOKYO, May 1 (Reuters) - Japan has signed a $2.2 billion loan agreement for the first batch of projects under its $550 billion U.S. investment pledge, kicking off financing tied to a trade deal that cut U.S. tariffs on Japanese imports to 15%. ... Read More.

S&P 500, Dow futures inch up after Wall Street’s best month in years

Friday, May 1 by SRN News

May 1 (Reuters) - S&P 500 and Dow futures ticked higher on Friday, after the indexes posted their biggest monthly gain in years, as a string of strong earnings offset concerns around a historic supply shock in oil markets. Apple rose 2.8% in the premarket... Read More.

Yen jumps sharply as Japan warns it is ready to intervene again

Friday, May 1 by SRN News

By Makiko Yamazaki, Leika Kihara and Dhara Ranasinghe TOKYO/LONDON, May 1 (Reuters) - Japan's yen jumped in a sharp move on Friday as the country's top foreign exchange diplomat warned Tokyo was ready to step back into markets, only hours after official buying lifted the... Read More.

US stocks rally could find fuel in earnings, jobs data amid surging oil prices

Friday, May 1 by SRN News

By Lewis Krauskopf NEW YORK, May 1 (Reuters) - Investors will look for another batch of earnings reports and fresh employment data to drive a resilient U.S. stocks rally higher next week, in the face of spiking oil prices and a more hawkish Federal Reserve. Major... Read More.

Analysis-Medicare Advantage health plans may cut extra benefits in 2027

Friday, May 1 by SRN News

By Amina Niasse NEW YORK, May 1 (Reuters) - Americans enrolled in Medicare Advantage health plans should expect to see fewer extra benefits like gym memberships and vision and dental coverage next year, investors and industry experts say. The U.S. government said earlier this month it... Read More.

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OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma’s settlement, by the numbers

Your climate impact doesn’t end when you die. More people are considering ‘greener’ death options

Ford recalls about 180,000 vehicles over loose bolt in front seat frame, NHTSA says

Japanese yen jumps against dollar hours after intervention

Harley-Davidson recalls around 88,000 motorcycles over Airbox Baseplate issue, NHTSA says

Japan signs first $2.2 billion loan under $550 billion US investment pledge

S&P 500, Dow futures inch up after Wall Street’s best month in years

Yen jumps sharply as Japan warns it is ready to intervene again

US stocks rally could find fuel in earnings, jobs data amid surging oil prices

Analysis-Medicare Advantage health plans may cut extra benefits in 2027

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