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Japan yen surges 2%; officials issue strongest intervention warning yet
LONDON, April 30 (Reuters) - The Japanese yen surged on Thursday, following stark warnings from Tokyo officials, including the finance minister, that intervention to prop up the currency could be imminent.The dollar dropped 2.1% to 156.985 yen at 1106 GMT, as the Japanese currency strengthened sharp...Reuters
Thu, Apr 30
Merck rises after smaller-than-expected quarterly loss
Shares of drugmaker Merck MRK.N rise 5.81% to $117.40 premarket Co posts smaller-than-expected Q1 loss on an acquisition-related charge that outweighed the 5% increase in product salesReports Q1 adj. loss of 1.28 a share, while analysts expected a loss of $1.51 a share, according to LSEG-compiled da...Reuters
Thu, Apr 30
Cardinal Health climbs after raising annual profit forecast
Shares of Cardinal Health CAH.N rise 2.4% to $207.72 premarketFirm lifts 2026 EPS forecast to $10.70-$10.80 from prior view of $10.15-$10.35 Analysts on average were expecting $10.31 - data compiled by LSEGCAH reports Q3 adjusted EPS of $3.17, above the estimated $2.79, per LSEG dataQ3 sales of $60....Reuters
Thu, Apr 30
HDV vs. SCHD: Which Dividend ETF Is the Better Buy?
Key PointsThe Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF (SCHD) considers high yield, dividend growth, and dividend quality in its selection strategy.The iShares Core High Dividend ETF (HDV) targets high-yielders from a universe that passes a pair of Morningstar quality screens.While both are solid funds, it c...The Motley Fool
Thu, Apr 30
Air Products lifts 2026 profit forecast amid stronger helium prices
April 30 (Reuters) - Industrial gases maker Air Products APD.N raised its full-year earnings forecast on stronger pricing as well as benefits from higher helium prices and new assets coming online later in the year.Disruptions to Qatar's natural gas processing from the Iran war have driven heliu...Reuters
Thu, Apr 30
Lilly climbs after raising annual profit forecast
Shares of drugmaker Eli Lilly LLY.N rise 5% to $895.05 premarket Co raises annual adj. profit forecast to $35.50 to $37.00 per-share from $33.50 to $35 Co reports Q1 adj. profit of $8.55/shr vs analysts' average estimate of $6.66/shr - LSEG dataLLY's quarterly revenue of $19.8 billion beats ...Reuters
Thu, Apr 30
X Financial Files Annual Report on Form 20-F for Fiscal Year 2025
SHENZHEN, China, April 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- X Financial (NYSE: XYF) (the "Company" or "we"), a leading online personal finance company in China, today announced it filed its annual report on Form 20-F for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025 with the Securit...PR Newswire
Thu, Apr 30
Iran Tensions Are Hitting American Wallets. Here are the Energy Plays Worth Watching Right Now.
Key PointsThe average price of gas is up by more than $1 a gallon compared to this time last year. Higher oil prices will boost oil company profits. Chevron and Occidental Petroleum are on track to make a lot more money this year. 10 stocks we like better than Occidental Petroleum › The price of oil...The Motley Fool
Thu, Apr 30
Eli Lilly raises annual profit forecast on sustained weight-loss drug demand
April 30 (Reuters) - Eli Lilly LLY.N raised its annual profit forecast on Thursday, banking on strong demand for its weight-loss and diabetes drugs Zepbound and Mounjaro. Lilly expects to earn $35.50 to $37.00 per share on an adjusted basis this year, compared to its prior view of $33.50 to $35 per ...Reuters
Thu, Apr 30
Canada's Spin Master Q1 revenue falls less than expected
OverviewCanada children's entertainment firm's Q1 revenue fell 8.6% but beat analyst expectationsAdjusted EPS for Q1 was negative but beat analyst expectationsCompany cited prior-year U.S. order pull-forward ahead of tariffs as reason for revenue declineOutlookSpin Master expects 2026 revenu...Reuters
Thu, Apr 30
MORNING BID AMERICAS-Oil fear shrouds tech splurge
By Mike Dolan April 30 (Reuters) - What matters in U.S. and global markets todayBy Mike Dolan, Editor-at-Large, Finance and Markets Try as they might, it’s impossible for markets to ignore the renewed surge in oil prices on the Iran war stasis. Global crude prices surged to their highest lev...Reuters
Thu, Apr 30
Trump spotlight turns to Intel as April surge dwarfs chip peers
Shares of Intel INTC.O advance 3% to $97.58 premarket, on track to end April with a record monthly percentage surgeU.S. President Donald Trump highlighted the stock's gain in a social media post on WednesdayThe chipmaker last week said robust demand from AI service providers led it to sell chips...Reuters
Thu, Apr 30
3 AI Stocks You Should Not Buy Until the Iran War Ends
Key PointsThe production of TSMC's most advanced chips requires large amounts of helium.Micron's facilities in Asia depend on the Middle East for helium supplies.Any production delay in advanced semiconductors will profoundly affect Nvidia.10 stocks we like better than Taiwan Semiconductor Manufactu...The Motley Fool
Thu, Apr 30
LIVE MARKETS-No more 'good place'
STOXX 600 up 0.4%Busy earnings day, French banks struggle, Rolls Royce gains ECB and BoE meetings to come U.S. futures steady Welcome to the home for real-time coverage of markets brought to you by Reuters reporters. You can share your thoughts with us at markets.research@thomsonreuters.com NO M...Reuters
Thu, Apr 30
Want to Build Real Wealth in Healthcare? These Stocks Are Worth Considering
Key PointsInvestors can count on steady growth over time from quality healthcare companies.Certain healthcare giants also offer significant dividend payments.10 stocks we like better than Johnson & Johnson › When you think of the path to wealth, you might immediately think of supercharged technology...The Motley Fool
Thu, Apr 30
Ford shares dip despite earnings beat, margin pressures linger
Ford F.N shares fell 2.8% premarket despite lifting full-year guidanceThe carmaker now sees annual EBIT at $8.5 billion–$10.5 billion, up from $8 billion–$10 billion forecast earlier, reflecting partial benefit from tariff refundsFord warns that rising materials costs and aluminum supply disruptions...Reuters
Thu, Apr 30
INDIA STOCKS-Indian shares log best month in over two years as earnings, valuations temper oil-driven risks
By Bharath Rajeswaran April 30 (Reuters) - Indian shares partly recovered from March's steep selloff with gains in April, but Thursday's decline highlighted lingering fragility as surging oil prices and a weakening rupee hurt sentiment.The Nifty 50 .NSEI fell 0.74% to 23,997.55 and the BS...Reuters
Thu, Apr 30
Pernod Ricard and Jack Daniel's owner Brown-Forman end merger talks
By Abigail Summerville and Emma Rumney NEW YORK/LONDON, April 28 (Reuters) - Pernod Ricard PERP.PA and Brown-Forman BFb.N have ended merger talks after the French spirits company and the Kentucky-based owner of Jack Daniel's whiskey failed to reach mutually acceptable terms, they said on Tues...Reuters
Thu, Apr 30
3 Hidden Costs Retirees Often Forget and How to Prepare for Them
Key PointsOriginal Medicare has many gaps, and you may need additional insurance policies to fill them.Your home will continue to need maintenance and insurance as you age.Income and Social Security taxes will likely take a chunk of your savings.The $23,760 Social Security bonus most retirees comple...The Motley Fool
Thu, Apr 30
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