The Week’s Investing News Roundup: Buffett Advice, Stock Splits, Passive Income

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  • The Federal Reserve’s Beige Book pointed to modest growth in the U.S. economy. Consumer confidence ticked up in May. Treasury yields spiked on inflation worries but then slipped on disappointing GDP data.
  • ConocoPhillips inked a deal to acquire Marathon Oil. Hess shareholders approved Chevron’s takeover. BHP abandoned its bid for Anglo American. T-Mobile acquired some U.S. Cellular assets.
  • Costco and Gap posted earnings beats. Nelson Peltz sold his entire Disney stake. American Airlines slashed its profit outlook. GameStop soared after a huge stock sale.
  • Starbucks resumed union negotiations. Chipotle denied that portion sizes have shrunk. Porche revealed a new hybrid 911, and Jeep an EV. Cruise ships resumed setting out from Baltimore. FAA extended Boeing production cap. Senate Democrats urge probe of Big Oil.
  • Elon Musk’s xAI received $6 billion in new funding. Ticketmaster reported a data breach.
  • A U.S. electricity grid modernization plan was announced. Wall Street moved to faster trading settlement.

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