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UK Stocks-Factors to watch on April 30
April 30 - Britain's FTSE 100 .FTSE index is seen opening higher on Wednesday, with futures FFIc1 up 0.06%.* GSK: GSK GSK.L said it was "well positioned" to respond to any potential impact from sector-specific tariffs.* ASTON MARTIN: Aston Martin AML.L said it was limiting exports to the...Reuters
Wed, Apr 30
Aixtron rises on Q1 beat, confirms FY guidance despite U.S. tariffs
** Shares in Aixtron AIXGn.DE rise 6.6% after the German chip systems manufacturer posted its Q1 sales and orders above expectations, confirmed FY guidance despite impact from U.S. tariffs** Aixtron posts Q1 order intake of 132.2 million euros($150.67 million) vs 120.3 million a year earlier, as its...Reuters
Wed, Apr 30
MINISO Releases 2024 ESG Report Highlighting its Position as an Industry Leader
GUANGZHOU, China, April 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Global lifestyle brand MINISO recently released its 2024 ESG (Environment, Society and Governance) Report, which underscores how the brand is contributing to brighter futures across many aspects - from philanthropic contributions to staff welfare...PR Newswire
Wed, Apr 30
Italy - Factors to watch on April 30
The following factors could affect Italian markets on Wednesday.Reuters has not verified the newspaper reports, and cannot vouch for their accuracy. New items are marked with (*).For a complete list of diary events in Italy please click on IT/DIA.POLITICS LDOF.MIItaly and Turkey will continue to str...Reuters
Wed, Apr 30
LIVE MARKETS-Europe Before the bell: futures struggling for direction
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.comEUROPE BEFORE THE BELL: FUTURES STRUGGLING FOR DIRECTIONEuropean equity futures are mixed on Wednesday, most hovering close to unchange...Reuters
Wed, Apr 30
Ericsson's Nomination Committee appointed
STOCKHOLM, April 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Ericsson's (NASDAQ: ERIC) Nomination Committee for the Annual General Meeting 2026 has been appointed in accordance with the Instruction for the Nomination Committee resolved by the Annual General Meeting 2012. The Nomination Committee consists of: Joha...PR Newswire
Wed, Apr 30
LIVE MARKETS-Data deluge rounds off turbulent April
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 DATA DELUGE ROUNDS OFF TURBULENT APRIL There will be a raft of data for investors to pore over on Wednesday as they wind down a ro...Reuters
Wed, Apr 30
GLOBAL MARKETS-Shares dither, oil slides as tariffs fan growth worries
Concerns over global growth outlook undermine market moodOil tumbles more than 1%China's factory activity falls sharply as Trump tariffs biteDollar set for worst month in over two yearsBy Rae Wee SINGAPORE, April 30 (Reuters) - Shares struggled for direction on Wednesday and oil prices slid a...Reuters
Wed, Apr 30
Investors seek more light on Adani Ports' strategy, says Jefferies
** Investors are seeking deeper insights into Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone's APSE.NS plans as they see international expansion, logistics as new growth areas, says Jefferies** Notes investors concerned over recent Australian terminal deal's valuation even though they "like" ...Reuters
Wed, Apr 30
ANALYSIS-Investors seek new tariff-proof market niches as Wall St chaos hits Europe
Capital flight from Wall Street hits Europe via surging euroInvestors view emerging markets, mining shares, esoteric credit as 'relatively' safeChina, India, Latin America in favour Market narrative could shift in weeks, investors sayBy Naomi Rovnick LONDON, April 30 (Reuters) - Investors...Reuters
Wed, Apr 30
UK Stocks-Factors to watch on April 30
April 30 - Britain's FTSE 100 .FTSE index is seen opening lower on Wednesday, with futures FFIc1 down 0.05%.* BP: Woodside Energy WDS.AX said it had signed a supply deal under which BP BP.L would supply natural gas to its Louisiana liquefied natural gas (LNG) project.* BURBERRY: Burberry BRBY.L ...Reuters
Wed, Apr 30
REFILE-MORNING BID EUROPE-Data deluge rounds up turbulent April
A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Rae WeeNote: There will be no Morning Bid Europe on Thursday, May 1, due to holidays in various markets. The newsletter will resume on Friday, May 2.There will be a raft of data for investors to pore over on Wednesday as they wind down a ro...Reuters
Wed, Apr 30
EMERGING MARKETS-Asia FX set for monthly gains, baht steady ahead of rate call
Taiwan dollar, S.Korean won top monthly gainersRupiah and Vietnamese dong top laggards in AprilBank of Thailand expected to ease ratesBy Rishav Chatterjee April 30 (Reuters) - The Taiwan dollar and South Korean won led monthly gains among trade-sensitive Asian currencies following U.S. President ...Reuters
Wed, Apr 30
EMERGING MARKETS-Asia FX set for monthly gains, baht steady ahead of rate call
Taiwan dollar, S.Korean won top monthly gainersRupiah and Vietnamese dong top laggards in AprilBank of Thailand expected to ease ratesBy Rishav Chatterjee April 30 (Reuters) - The Taiwan dollar and South Korean won led monthly gains among trade-sensitive Asian currencies following U.S. President ...Reuters
Wed, Apr 30
Entergy Corp reports results for the quarter ended March 31 - Earnings Summary
Entergy Corp ETR.N reported quarterly adjusted earnings of 82 cents per share for the quarter ended March 31, higher than the same quarter last year, when the company reported EPS of 54 cents. The mean expectation of twelve analysts for the quarter was for earnings of 69 cents per share. Wall Str...Reuters
Wed, Apr 30
GLOBAL MARKETS-Shares wobble, oil prices slide as tariffs stoke global growth worries
Concerns over global growth outlook undermine market moodChina's factory activity falls sharply as Trump tariffs biteDollar set for worst month in over two yearsBy Rae Wee SINGAPORE, April 30 (Reuters) - Shares struggled for direction on Wednesday and oil prices slid as relief over a potentia...Reuters
Wed, Apr 30
LG Energy Solution flags Q2 sales decline as automakers hemmed in by tariff volatility
Automakers expected to limit battery purchasesLGES to cut 2025 capex by about 30% vs 2024To expand ESS business to offset EV slowdown in USBy Heekyong Yang and Joyce Lee SEOUL, April 30 (Reuters) - South Korean battery maker LG Energy Solution (LGES) 373220.KS on Wednesday said it expected revenu...Reuters
Wed, Apr 30
Australia's Wide Open Agriculture soars on offtake and distribution deal for China
** Wide Open Agriculture WOA.AX soars as much as 40.7% to A$0.038, highest since May 9, 2024** Stock set for steepest intraday pct rise since April 8** Plant protein ingredient maker signs offtake and distribution agreement with Univar Solutions in China** Says Univar will purchase a minimum of 50 t...Reuters
Wed, Apr 30
Japan's Nikkei rises on trade talk hopes; set for first monthly gain in four
HONG KONG, April 30 (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei share average rose slightly on Wednesday as investors awaited developments in U.S.-Japan tariff talks, putting the benchmark on track for its first monthly gain since December.Reuters
Wed, Apr 30
