(Bloomberg) -- The UK bond market tumbled, driving long-term bond yields back to the highest in nearly three decades, as speculation over Prime Minister Keir Starmer future as prime minister renewed concern about the weakened state of Britain's finances. The chief concern is that any new Labour leader would be more left-leaning and may loosen the fiscal rules that have restrained borrowing. With the economy already facing a crunch from higher energy prices and faster inflation, the fragmentation of British ...

By Amanda Cooper and Tom Westbrook LONDON/SINGAPORE, May 12 (Reuters) - Oil crept higher and the dollar rose on Tuesday as hopes faded for a deal to get ships moving through the Strait of Hormuz, while a red-hot rally in chip stocks cooled and traders waited on U.S. inflation figures. U.S. President Donald Trump said the month-old ceasefire with Iran was "on life support" after Tehran's response to a U.S. plan to end the war made clear the sides were far apart. Brent crude futures were up 2% to about $106.4 ...

I invest mostly in non-commoditized value companies and growth companies at reasonable valuations. I'm interested in a wide variety of industries and sectors, such as online entertainment & services, software, semiconductors, pharma, renewable energy, infrastructure, tools & machinery and consumer staples. My investment style is focused on holding between 10 and 20 stocks in my portfolio, with a maximum of 20% of the portfolio on a single stock and 2% minimum. I prefer oversold stocks with decent competitiv ...

365 is backed by Providence Equity Partners, which focuses on growth investments in media, communications and education businesses. According to the press statement, the acquisition strengthens 365's portfolio across both traditional and emerging unattended retail segments. Providence managing director Scott Marimow said the deal creates "unparalleled opportunity for diversification and scale across sectors and geographies." 365 Retail Markets has completed its acquisition of Cantaloupe, bringing together t ...

What happened: GameStop (GME) stock fell 4% in premarket trading on Tuesday. What's behind the move: Online marketplace eBay (EBAY) rejected the video game retailer's unsolicited $56 billion bid. In a letter to GameStop's chairman and CEO Ryan Cohen, eBay's chairman of the board of directors wrote, "The Board, with the support of its independent advisors, has thoroughly reviewed your proposal and has determined to reject it." "We have concluded that your proposal is neither credible nor attractive," the let ...

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CAMTEK ANNOUNCES RESULTS FOR THE FIRST QUARTER OF 2026 Accessibility Statement Skip Navigation Q1 revenues of $121.7 million; Expects over 25% revenue growth in 2H26 versus 1H26 based on strong order momentum Q2 revenue guidance of $129-131 million MIGDAL HAEMEK, Israel, May 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Camtek Ltd. (NASDAQ: CAMT) (TASE: CAMT), today announced its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026. 2026 First Quarter Financial Highlights Forward-Looking Expectations Based on Camtek's b ...

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VoltaGrid intends to incorporate Propell's workforce and manufacturing expertise, which covers reciprocating engines and turbine technologies, to enhance its service offering. As part of the transaction, VoltaGrid has outlined immediate investments aimed at expanding Propell's existing facilities in Granbury, Texas. This expansion will include the construction of two next-generation automated plants. US-based power generation company VoltaGrid has agreed to secure $1bn in strategic equity from funds managed ...