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Japan's Nikkei nudges higher, but snaps three-week winning streak
By Junko Fujita TOKYO, July 4 (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei ended slightly higher on Friday, as chip-related stocks tracked Wall Street's strong overnight performance, but the index snapped a three-week winning streak on caution ahead of the U.S. trade deal deadline. The Nikkei .N225 was...Reuters
Fri, Jul 4
Social Security Garnishment Begins on July 24 for More Than 1,000,000 Beneficiaries -- Here's How You Can Legally Avoid It
Key PointsPresident Trump has overseen a flurry of Social Security changes in his first five months in office. In less than three weeks, a 50% clawback rate on Social Security overpayments -- up from just 10% during Joe Biden's presidency -- will officially kick in.Social Security beneficiaries who'...The Motley Fool
Fri, Jul 4
South African rand inches up; US bill and tariff updates in focus
JOHANNESBURG, July 4 (Reuters) - The South African rand inched up against a weaker dollar in early trade on Friday, as traders considered the impact of the sweeping tax-cut and spending bill U.S. President Donald Trump is about to sign into law and as pressure mounted on countries to secure trade de...Reuters
Fri, Jul 4
Could Buying Palantir Technologies Stock Today Set You Up for Life?
Key PointsPalantir Technologies has been the best-performing stock in the S&P 500 since the start of 2024, driven by robust revenue growth and soaring profits.The company's groundbreaking Artificial Intelligence Platform (AIP) has helped fuel its stunning growth.An artificial intelligence (AI)-fuele...The Motley Fool
Fri, Jul 4
My Financial Independence, Retire Early (FIRE) Strategy: Freedom Through Passive Income
Key PointsInvesting in companies that pay high-quality, high-yielding dividends is the foundation of my strategy. I also invest in ETFs that generate income. Alternatives like private real estate and private credit also enable me to produce passive income. My top financial goal is to achieve financ...The Motley Fool
Fri, Jul 4
India's Devyani, Sapphire rises after media report says Yum plans local franchisee merger
** Indian Pizza Hut and KFC operators Devyani International DEVY.NS and Sapphire Foods SAPI.NS rise 3% to 172.1 and 9.9% to 352.35 rupees respectively** Yum Brands YUM.N is in talks to facilitate a merger of its two franchisee partners in India, Economic Times reports, citing people aware of the mat...Reuters
Fri, Jul 4
UK Stocks-Factors to watch on July 4
July 4 (Reuters) - Britain's FTSE 100 .FTSE index is seen opening lower on Friday, with futures FFIc1 down 0.28%. * MJ GLEESON: British homebuilder MJ Gleeson GLEG.L said on Monday that it was reshuffling management of its Gleeson Homes unit. * TESLA: Tesla's new ...Reuters
Fri, Jul 4
LIVE MARKETS-Europe before the bell: tariff worries are back
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.EUROPE BEFORE THE BELL: TARIFF WORRIES ARE BACK European stocks are set to open lower on Friday, likely pushing regional indexes into ...Reuters
Fri, Jul 4
FACTBOX-Who is Jane Street, the US trading firm facing heat in India?
By Jayshree P Upadhyay MUMBAI, July 4 (Reuters) - India has barred one of the world's largest quant trading firms, Jane Street, from accessing its securities market after an investigation found it made "unlawful gains", taking the most stringent action ever against a foreign trading ...Reuters
Fri, Jul 4
LIVE MARKETS-Morning Bid -Market focus shifts to Trump tariff countdown
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.MORNING BID EUROPE-MARKET FOCUS SHIFTS TO TRUMP TARIFF COUNTDOWNU.S. investors may have been feeling good going into the long Independ...Reuters
Fri, Jul 4
GLOBAL MARKETS-Stocks waver, dollar in doldrums as Trump's tariff deadline looms
U.S. stock futures decline as focus shifts to spending billTrade deals elusive ahead of higher tariffs on July 9Trading thinned by Wall Street, Treasuries holidays for July 4By Kevin Buckland TOKYO, July 4 (Reuters) - Most Asian equity markets struggled on Friday and European stocks looked set to...Reuters
Fri, Jul 4
Crypto Daily｜Bitmine Immersion Soars 3,000% on $250M ETH Bet; IBIT Surpasses IVV Annual Revenue
Crypto Daily is our column tracking crypto market trends, offering timely insights and valuable updates to keep you informed.Crypto NewsBitmine Immersion Soars 3,000% on $250M ETH BetBitmine Immersion (BMNR), led by Fundstrat's Thomas Lee, has surged over 3,ooo% in under a week, becoming the latest ...Tiger News
Fri, Jul 4
South African Markets - Factors to watch on July 4
JOHANNESBURG, July 4 (Reuters) - The following scheduled economic events, equity and currency market moves may affect South African markets on Friday.ECONOMIC EVENTSInflation-linked bond auctionSOUTH AFRICAN MARKETSThe South African rand gained on Thursday on optimism among global investors about tr...Reuters
Fri, Jul 4
Japan's Nikkei inches higher as chip stocks track Wall Street's record finish
TOKYO, July 4 (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei share average inched higher on Friday, as chip-related stocks tracked a strong overnight performance on Wall Street, though the gains were capped as investors locked in profits after a recent rally.Reuters
Fri, Jul 4
Asian stocks retreat from recent peaks as US tariff deadline looms
July 4 (Reuters) - Stocks in emerging Asian economies pulled back on Friday from recent peaks, as market participants took a cautious stance ahead of U.S. President Donald Trump's July 9 tariff deadline, while regional currencies dipped against a steady U.S. dollar.Reuters
Fri, Jul 4
Swiss stocks - Factors to watch on July 4
ZURICH/GDANSK, July 4(Reuters) - Here are some of the main factors that may affect Swiss stocks on Friday:TARIFFSU.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday his administration later in the day will begin sending letters to 10 to 12 countries informing them of the tariff rate their products will face ...Reuters
Fri, Jul 4
UK Stocks-Factors to watch on July 4
July 4 (Reuters) - Britain's FTSE 100 .FTSE index is seen opening lower on Friday, with futures FFIc1 down 0.19%.* ASTRAZENECA: AstraZeneca AZN.L is in talks with Summit Therapeutics SMMT.O to license an experimental lung-cancer drug under a deal worth as much as $15 billion, Bloomberg News repo...Reuters
Fri, Jul 4
Turkey - Factors to watch on July 4
ANKARA, July 4 (Reuters) - Here are news, reports and events that may affect Turkish financial markets on Friday.The lira TRYTOM=D3 traded at 39.8400 against the U.S. dollar at 0500 GMT, compared with a close on Thursday of 39.8045.The main BIST 100 share index .XU100 closed 0.39% higher at 10.228.3...Reuters
Fri, Jul 4
INDIA STOCKS-Indian shares flat as investors weigh Jane Street ban, trade developments
By Vivek Kumar M and Bharath Rajeswaran July 4 (Reuters) - Indian shares were largely flat on Friday as investors remained on the sidelines ahead of a potential India-U.S. trade deal and assessed the market regulator's ban on U.S. trading firm Jane Street over alleged manipulation in derivati...Reuters
Fri, Jul 4
