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US STOCKS-US stock futures bounce back after selloff with Japan trade talks in focus
Futures up: Dow 0.9%, S&P 500 0.98%, Nasdaq 1.1% April 17 (Reuters) - U.S. stock index futures rose on Thursday, as investors cautiously welcomed tariff talks between the U.S. and Japan on the final trading day of the week, recovering some ground after sharp losses in the previous session. U...Reuters
Thu, Apr 17
U.S. chipmakers rise as TSMC lifts spirits after Nvidia-led tumble
** Shares of U.S. chipmakers climb premarket after world's largest contract chip manufacturer TSMC's bullish forecast for the year on robust demand for AI** TSMC 2330.TW stands by its annual expectations for sales and capital spending despite U.S. tariffs and forecasts AI chip revenue to dou...Reuters
Thu, Apr 17
Alcoa falls on forecasting $90 million tariff hit in Q2
** Aluminum producer Alcoa AA.N shares drop 2.8% to $24.35 before the bell after co forecasts $90 million tariff hit in Q2** Current U.S. duties levied on aluminum imports stand at 25%** Canadian imports cost almost $20 million in Q1, co says** Shares rose in post-market trading on Wednesday after Q...Reuters
Thu, Apr 17
TSMC upbeat on outlook as robust AI demand offsets tariff uncertainty
TSMC Jan-March net profit jumps 60%, beats forecastsProfit lifted by surging demand for advanced chips used in AIKeeps full-year outlook for revenue, capital spendingBy Wen-Yee Lee, Faith Hung and Ben Blanchard TAIPEI, April 17 (Reuters) - The world's largest contract chip maker, TSMC 2330.TW...Reuters
Thu, Apr 17
LIVE MARKETS-The case for a return to US outperformance
STOXX 600 down 0.5%Moncler, Hermes dip after resultsSiemens Energy ralliesEyes on ECB decisionWall Street futures higherWelcome 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 THE CASE FO...Reuters
Thu, Apr 17
2025 IBM X-Force Threat Index: Large-Scale Credential Theft Escalates, Threat Actors Pivot to Stealthier Tactics
Nearly half of all cyberattacks resulted in stolen data or credentials Identity abuse was the preferred entry point Asia Pacific represented more than one-third of attacks in 2024 ARMONK, N.Y., April 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- IBM (NYSE: IBM) today released the 2025 X-Force Threat Int...PR Newswire
Thu, Apr 17
2 High-Yielding ETFs Retirees Can Safely Build Their Portfolios Around
Are you a retiree who's worried about the stock market? Now can be a concerning time to buy stocks, given the volatility. Where the economy is headed and what the tariff situation will look like over the next year or two are anyone's guess at this point. But the good news is that there are safe opti...The Motley Fool
Thu, Apr 17
EMERGING MARKETS-Stocks, currencies rise with trade talks, Turkey's rate decision due
EM stocks up 0.8%; FX up 0.3%Turkey's central bank decision due at 1100 GMTUkraine, U.S. closer to signing minerals dealIndia eyes ending import tax on US ethane, LPG in trade talksBy Pranav Kashyap and Johann M Cherian April 17 (Reuters) - Emerging market currencies and stocks edged higher o...Reuters
Thu, Apr 17
BREAKINGVIEWS-Banks can dodge a 2022-style hung debt disaster
By Karen Kwok LONDON, April 17 (Reuters Breakingviews) - Leveraged-finance bankers have reasons to feel gloomy. U.S. President Donald Trump’s April 2 tariff announcement pushed up borrowing costs for indebted companies, putting new deals on the backburner. Still, the scars from the trade-war mark...Reuters
Thu, Apr 17
Indian auto stocks set to end 3-week losing run after Trump mulls tariff exemptions
** Indian auto stocks climb 3.9% this week, set to snap 3-week losing run** U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday he was considering tariff exemptions for auto-related imports that drew a 25% levy** Nifty Auto .NIFTYAUTO index dropped 5.6% over the last 3 weeks since Trump's administration ...Reuters
Thu, Apr 17
This 1 Metric Shows Ethereum Soaring Over Solana and Cardano. But Is It a Buy?
Ethereum's (CRYPTO: ETH) price decline of 48% during the past 12 months leaves it badly lagging behind both Solana (CRYPTO: SOL), which gained 32%, and Cardano (CRYPTO: ADA), which lost just 7% of its value. But there's one important metric about developers on the chain that seems to suggest that be...The Motley Fool
Thu, Apr 17
Stock Market Correction: My 10 Top Stocks to Buy on Sale Right Now
The stock market has fallen significantly in the past couple months, and this has created some bargain opportunities for patient investors. In this video, I'll discuss 10 top stocks trading for discounts of 20% from their recent highs (or much more in some cases) that look extremely attractive right...The Motley Fool
Thu, Apr 17
Liberty Energy rises on 'better-than-feared' Q1 results
** Shares of oilfield services provider Liberty Energy LBRT.N rise 12.25% to $12.83 in pre-market trade** LBRT posts Q1 adj. EBITDA of $168 mln beating est. of $156 mln, according to data compiled by LSEG** RBC Capital Markets says the beat has positive implications for the stock, "primarily by ...Reuters
Thu, Apr 17
2 Growth Stocks I'd Buy -- but Only at Much Lower Prices
Despite the market tumbling lower so far in 2025, many growth stocks still seem to have stretched valuations. Two that I wouldn't touch with a 10-foot pool at their current prices are cybersecurity specialist CrowdStrike (NASDAQ: CRWD) and data analytics software company Palantir Technologies (NASDA...The Motley Fool
Thu, Apr 17
Street View: Abbott's effective management could help it triumph over tariffs
** Medical device maker Abbott Laboratories ABT.N maintained its annual profit forecast on Wednesday and said it expected U.S. tariffs to hit earnings by a "few hundred million dollars"** Median PT of 28 brokerages covering the stock is $145 - LSEG data OPTIMISM FOR MEDTECH** J.P.Morgan ...Reuters
Thu, Apr 17
Great News for AMD Stock Investors
In this video, I go over recent updates regarding Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ: AMD). Watch the short video to learn more, consider subscribing, and click the special offer link below.*Stock prices used were from the trading day of April 14, 2025. The video was published on April 15, 2025.Where to...The Motley Fool
Thu, Apr 17
3 Ways Tariffs Are About to Disrupt Cryptocurrencies Around the World
Despite the fact that cryptocurrencies play very little role in the ebb and flow of global trade, tariffs have the potential to disrupt them in several profound ways. That's because the equity, debt, and crypto markets are more interconnected than many people might assume.Already, volatility has spi...The Motley Fool
Thu, Apr 17
Poland's Huuuge puts buybacks aside, shares fall
** Shares of Huuuge HUGP.WA fall 7% after the Polish game developer said on Wednesday it would prioritize growth investments over share buyback initiatives** "Probably investors have only now noticed the priorities the company is setting, meaning that share buybacks are not currently a priority&...Reuters
Thu, Apr 17
How Much Will You Get From Social Security If You Wait Until Age 70?
Full retirement age for Social Security is between 66 and 67 years old, depending on the year you were born. But eligible Americans can wait until as late as age 70 to start collecting their benefits, and you might be surprised at how much of a difference waiting can make. In this video, Certified F...The Motley Fool
Thu, Apr 17
MIDEAST STOCKS-Major Gulf markets decline as tariffs concerns weigh
April 17 (Reuters) - Major stock markets in the Gulf fell in early trade on Thursday as uncertainties around U.S. tariff policies and fears of an economic slowdown remained top concerns for investors.Traders are waiting for signs of progress on negotiations between U.S. President Donald Trump's...Reuters
Thu, Apr 17
