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South Africa's rand recovery continues with volatile global and local backdrop
JOHANNESBURG, April 14 (Reuters) - South Africa's rand recovered further against a weaker dollar on Monday, extending a recent bout of extreme volatility linked to U.S. President Donald Trump's trade war and worries that a key coalition partner could leave the country's government.At 063...Reuters
Mon, Apr 14
UK Stocks-Factors to watch on April 14
April 14 (Reuters) - Britain's FTSE 100 .FTSE index is seen opening higher on Monday, with futures FFIc1 up 1.76%.* ASHMORE: Ashmore ASHM.L reported a 5% sequential decline in third-quarter managed assets, due to some large institutional clients redeeming their holdings near the end of the perio...Reuters
Mon, Apr 14
LIVE MARKETS-Before the bell: tech charges up, LVMH kicks off earnings
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.comBEFORE THE BELL: TECH CHARGES UP, LVMH KICKS OFF EARNINGSEuropean shares were set for a stronger start on Monday with tech leading the ...Reuters
Mon, Apr 14
Miners, banks propel Australian shares to seven-session high
ASX 200 index ends 1.3% higherMiners lead gains, rise 2.1%Banks end 1.2% higherGold stocks touch record high in early tradeBy Shivangi LahiriApril 14 (Reuters) - Australian shares ended at a seven-session high on Monday, aided by miners and banks, after Washington exempted computers and smartphones...Reuters
Mon, Apr 14
Italy - Factors to watch on April 14
The following factors could affect Italian markets on Monday.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.POLITICSItaly dispatched 40 failed asylum seekers to Alb...Reuters
Mon, Apr 14
Apple shares lead tech higher after tariff exemptions
April 14 (Reuters) - Apple's AAPL.O shares rose over 6% in Frankfurt after the U.S. granted exclusions from tariffs on smartphones, computers and some other electronics imported largely from China.Other U.S. and European tech stocks listed in Frankfurt were also higher with Nvidia NVDA.O risisng...
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Mon, Apr 14
Citigroup downgrades US equities to 'neutral' on tariff concerns
April 14 (Reuters) - Citigroup downgraded its stance on U.S. equities to "neutral" from "overweight", saying it expects President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs to impact earnings growth in the region."The drivers of “exceptionalism” are fading, both from a GDP and EPS persp...Reuters
Mon, Apr 14
Trump Exempts 3C Tariffs, Apple-Related Stocks Surge! Beware of Trump's Reversal Amid Apple’s Moment in the Spotlight
TradingKey - The U.S. government’s decision to exempt smartphones, computers, and other electronics from reciprocal tariffs may allow Apple (AAPL.US) to be the first major beneficiary of a reprieve from President Donald Trump's tariffs. Apple's after-hours stock price surged as much as 8%, while...TradingKey
Mon, Apr 14
Asian tech stocks bounce back after Trump tariff exemptions
Shares in Apple suppliers such as Foxconn, Goertek and Lens Tech riseTrump says he will announce tariff rate on chipmakers next week with some flexibilityTSMC and SK Hynix shares fall on chipmaker tariff news TAIPEI/SHANGHAI, April 14 (Reuters) - Shares in Asian tech companies that are major supp...Reuters
Mon, Apr 14
Australia's Domain Holdings climbs as Morningstar raises fair value estimate
** Shares of Domain Holdings DHG.AX rise 1.1% to A$4.055 ** Morningstar raises fair value estimate to A$4.43 from A$4.20, following improved buyout proposal from U.S. property data group CoStar CSGP.O ** Brokerage predicts 100% probability of proposal being accepted, based on unanimous decision by...Reuters
Mon, Apr 14
LIVE MARKETS-Doing the tariff two-step
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.comDOING THE TARIFF TWO-STEPA look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Wayne ColeSo the "reciprocal" tariffs are ...Reuters
Mon, Apr 14
Australia's REA Group's climbs as Morningstar sees resilience against competition
** Shares of digital advertising co REA Group REA.AX rise 1.5% to A$240.54** Morningstar maintains its fair value estimate at A$126 per share, despite selloff in the sector following CoStar's CSGP.O initial offer for Domain DHG.AX** Expectation high for DHG's acquisition approval, driven by ...Reuters
Mon, Apr 14
GLOBAL MARKETS-Stocks rally in Asia as electronics get a tariff break
Asian stock markets : https://tmsnrt.rs/2zpUAr4Wall St futures up as US tariffs delayed on some electronicsConfusion as White House says levies might still comeDollar, Treasuries vulnerable to loss of confidenceBy Wayne Cole SYDNEY, April 14 (Reuters) - Major stock indexes bounced in Asia on Mond...Reuters
Mon, Apr 14
HKEX jumps most in 6 months on hope of return of overseas listings
Shares of Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX) 0388.HK jump 7.6% to HK$336, on course for the biggest one-day pct rise since October 2, 2024. Stock hits the highest since April 3, on track for fifth consecutive session of gai.n. Stock top pct gainer on Hang Seng Index.HSI and Hang Seng Finan...Reuters
Mon, Apr 14
Morningstar says Aussie tech stocks 'relative safe-havens'; sub-index rises
** Technology stocks .AXIJ rise 2.6% to 2,296.7 points** Morningstar says Aussie software firms, largely sheltered from impact of U.S. tariffs, relative safe-havens for investors** Says long-term value of communications cos like Megaport MP1.AX and Audinate AD8.AX, though exposed to tariffs, should ...Reuters
Mon, Apr 14
Australian healthcare stocks rise as Bell Potter sees most cos unfazed by potential tariffs
** Index of Australian Healthcare stocks .AXHJ rises 1.9%, tracking broadly positive market sentiment .AX** Bell Potter says that most healthcare firms remain unaffected from tariff impacts, but Nanosonics NAN.AX, Aroa ARX.AX, and Trajan TRJ.AX, which generate significant U.S. sales from internation...Reuters
Mon, Apr 14
EMERGING MARKETS-Stocks rise on tech tariff pause, but caution prevails
MSCI EM Asia index at one-week highSingapore stocks, dollar rise after policy easingTaiwan, S.Korea stocks gainEM Asia currencies tick higherBy Sameer Manekar April 14 (Reuters) - Stocks in Asian emerging markets rose on Monday for a third day in a row after the White House exempted smartphon...Reuters
Mon, Apr 14
EMERGING MARKETS-Stocks rise on tech tariff pause, but caution prevails
MSCI EM Asia index at one-week highSingapore stocks, dollar rise after policy easingTaiwan, S.Korea stocks gainEM Asia currencies tick higherBy Sameer Manekar April 14 (Reuters) - Stocks in Asian emerging markets rose on Monday for a third day in a row after the White House exempted smartphon...Reuters
Mon, Apr 14
Tariff relief on tech goods drives rally in China, Hong Kong shares
HONG KONG, April 14 (Reuters) - China and Hong Kong stocks rose on Monday as tech shares climbed after the White House exempted smartphones and computers from "reciprocal" U.S. tariffs, while the chip sector was weighed down by national security concerns.China's blue-chip CSI300 Index .C...Reuters
Mon, Apr 14
UK Stocks-Factors to watch on April 14
April 14 (Reuters) - Britain's FTSE 100 .FTSE index is seen opening up on Monday, with futures FFIc1 up 2.03%.* BRITISH STEEL: Britain moved to take control of British Steel and keep its blast furnaces open on Saturday as full nationalisation becomes increasingly likely.* TRADE: Britain said on ...Reuters
Mon, Apr 14
