🌍 Emmanuel Macron is urging American scientists to choose Europe following Trump's shift in policy. He emphasized that the European Union welcomes researchers seeking a more collaborative environment. For more details, visit here.

🇺🇸🇨🇳 Strategists remain optimistic, anticipating a trade de-escalation between the U.S. and China, according to recent reports. In an interview with NBC, Trump stated that he would reduce tariffs on Chinese goods. For more details, visit RTRS.

🚀 In a bold move, Strategy has acquired an additional 1,895 BTC, further increasing its cryptocurrency holdings. This strategic purchase reflects a growing confidence in Bitcoin's potential amidst a dynamic market landscape. Investors continue to closely monitor developments related to BTC and its impact on the broader financial ecosystem, including companies like MicroStrategy (MSTR). For more details, visit here.

💥🇺🇸 Delta Air Lines has announced a $1 billion buyback program. This move reflects the airline's confidence in its financial stability and aims to enhance shareholder value. The buyback is part of Delta's ongoing strategy to manage its capital effectively. For more details, visit Delta's official website.

🚀 Following the latest earnings reports, shares of Loews rose by 0.6%, while Foot Locker saw a significant increase of 4.6%. ON Semiconductors also gained 2%. In contrast, Tyson Foods experienced a decline, dropping by 2%.

✨ Former President Donald Trump has announced a dinner with holders of the TRUMP token. The event is scheduled for May 22.

🚀 The tokenized fund BUIDL from BlackRock has reached a remarkable $2.7 billion in volume. A significant 92% of its assets are allocated within the Ethereum network, according to a recent report. For more details, visit the report.

🇷🇺 A decision to confiscate shares of SMZ MGNZ from minority shareholders has been partially overturned. The Arbitration Appeal Court of Perm denied the lawsuit against shareholders who bought the securities on organized exchange trading. - TASS

💎 The World Diamond Council (WDC) has urged the United States to remove diamonds from import tariffs.

🚀 Semler Scientific, a public company trading under the ticker SMLR, has added 167 BTC to its balance sheet. This move marks a significant step in the company's engagement with cryptocurrency.

📈 IEK GROUP has reported a revenue increase of 51.4 billion rubles, marking a 15% year-on-year growth as per IFRS for 2024. This surge in revenue outpaced the electrical equipment market, which is expected to grow from 610 billion rubles in 2023 to 642 billion rubles in 2024. The company's net profit rose by 12% to 3.2 billion rubles. IEK GROUP introduced innovative products and expanded its premium equipment sales. Following recent acquisitions, net debt to adjusted EBITDA increased to 2.74x, but the company plans no further debt increase. In March 2025, it raised 2 billion rubles via a bond issue for restructuring its credit portfolio. report

🇷🇺 On May 14, NKHP will hold its Board of Directors meeting regarding dividends for the year 2024. For more details, visit here.

💥🇺🇸 3G Capital is acquiring Skechers.

🌟 Ripple has pledged $25 million in its stablecoin, RLUSD, to support schools and teachers in the United States. The company is the largest donor among all cryptocurrency firms to Trump's inaugural fund. For more details, visit Ripple's official announcement here.

🚨 The U.S. Treasury is expected to release a report today or tomorrow evaluating former President Trump's proposal to create a strategic crypto-reserve. Trump issued this directive in early March.

🚨 Upcoming Economic Releases

The United States is set to announce the S&P Services/Composite PMI for April at 16:45 Moscow time. Following that, the ISM Services PMI for April will be released at 17:00 Moscow time.

⚠️🇺🇸 At the market opening, NASDAQ is down by 1%. Stocks in the oil and gas sector are facing significant pressure.

❗️🇺🇸 US Economic Update (April): S&P Composite PMI stands at 50.6, down from 53.5. S&P Services PMI is recorded at 50.8, a decline from 54.4.

🌎 Bill Gates has stated that advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) mean that humans will no longer be needed for most tasks in the future.

🚨 The ISM Services PMI for the United States in April has been reported at 51.6, an increase from the previous figure of 50.8. This data reflects the performance of the services sector and is crucial for understanding the overall economic health. For more information, visit ISM World.

⚠️🇷🇺 Russian stocks have been declining for the fourth consecutive day, dropping at a steep 45-degree angle, influenced by weak oil prices and Trump's "PIS DEAL." For more details, visit here.