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Trump doubles down on keeping US Steel control in US hands
ABOARD AIR FORCE ONE, April 13 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday said he doesn't think a foreign company should control U.S. Steel X.N, repeating comments made last week that dimmed hopes for a greenlight of a $14 billion bid by Japan's Nippon Steel 5401.T to buy the U.S. fir...Reuters
Mon, Apr 14
Japan's Nikkei trades higher as iPhone-related stocks jump
TOKYO, April 14 (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei share average traded higher early on Monday as iPhone-related shares jumped after the U.S. administration granted exclusions from steep tariffs on smartphones and other electronics imported largely from China.
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Mon, Apr 14
Muddy Waters warns US tariffs risks economic self-harm without broader strategy
Investing.com -- A new critique from short-selling firm Muddy Waters Research argues that while America’s economic imbalances are real, the current embrace of high tariffs without a national industriaInvesting.com
Mon, Apr 14
PRECIOUS-Gold dips as Trump eases trade tensions with tariff exemptions
April 14 (Reuters) - Gold prices dropped on Monday as U.S. President Donald Trump eased trade tensions by granting tariff exemptions on smartphones, computers and other electronics primarily imported from China. FUNDAMENTALS * Spot gold XAU= was down 0.4% at $3,223.67 an ounce, as of 0036 GMT. Bulli...Reuters
Mon, Apr 14
Australia's Ioneer jumps on deal to develop county in Nevada
** Ioneer INR.AX jumps 8% to A$0.135, highest since April 4 ** Lithium-boron producer enters agreement with Esmeralda County, Nevada, to provide public services and infrastructure upgrades** Says deal expected to provide A$5 mln ($3.2 mln)-A$7 mln in County benefits** Stock down 21.9% this year, ...Reuters
Mon, Apr 14
GLOBAL MARKETS-Wall St futures make cautious gains as tariffs change
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) - Wall Street share futures rallied in Asia o...Reuters
Mon, Apr 14
RPT-Chinese exchanges restrict daily stock sales as trade war with US escalates, sources say
SHANGHAI, April 11 (Reuters) - Chinese bourses have set daily restrictions on net share sales by hedge funds and large retail investors, four sources said on Friday, as Beijing steps up support for its stock markets in an intensifying trade war with the United States. Two investor sources said a sof...Reuters
Sun, Apr 13
Amazon and Alphabet Bet Big on AI. Why History Says It's Time to Buy Both Stocks
While Microsoft has backed off some leases recently with its data center buildout, both Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) and Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOGL) (NASDAQ: GOOG) look prepared to go full steam ahead.Microsoft still plans to spend around $80 billion on infrastructure capital expenditures (capex) for artifici...The Motley Fool
Sun, Apr 13
The Stock Market Can't Make Up Its Mind. These 3 High-Yield Dividend Stocks Should Reward You Whichever Way It Goes.
The stock market has gyrated wildly in recent weeks. The S&P 500 briefly entered bear market territory (a 20% decline from the recent peak) after a brutal stretch to start the month following President Donald Trump's decision to levy heavy reciprocal tariffs on imports. However, his decision to paus...The Motley Fool
Sun, Apr 13
Meet the Monster Stock That Continues to Crush the Market
The market's been swinging back and forth over the past few days as companies, and investors, try to follow President Trump's tariff directives. Tariffs, tariff changes, and tariff pauses are creating excitement, although not necessarily the enjoyable kind.During this time, many stocks are proving t...The Motley Fool
Sun, Apr 13
Australia shares set to rise marginally higher, NZ up
April 14 (Reuters) - Australian shares are poised for a slight uptick on Monday, buoyed by rising oil and gold prices that could help lift energy and gold miners, though escalating U.S.-China trade tensions are fueling global recession fears and limiting overall gains.The local share price index fut...Reuters
Sun, Apr 13
2 AI Stocks That Could Help Set You Up for Life
The stock market may seem like a difficult place right now, with indexes taking new directions from day to day and even from hour to hour. President Donald Trump's tariffs on imports have stoked concern about corporate profits moving forward and the health of the general economy. The president has p...The Motley Fool
Sun, Apr 13
Nvidia Shares Are Down 25% From 52-Week High -- Should You Buy, Hold, or Sell Now?
Shares of semiconductor giant Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) surged 18.7% on April 9, after President Trump announced a 90-day pause on the higher "reciprocal tariffs." Instead, he has authorized a "lowered reciprocal tariff of 10%" -- in line with the 10% baseline tariff set on all imports.Investors had lon...The Motley Fool
Sun, Apr 13
The Social Security Fairness Act's Benefit Increase Could Come With a Surprise Bill for Some
Your Social Security checks could look a little different this month if you're one of the 3.2 million Americans affected by the recent passage of the Social Security Fairness Act. Some retired workers could see their checks increase by an average of $360 per month beginning with their April payment....The Motley Fool
Sun, Apr 13
Stock Market Crash: The 4 Best Dividend Stocks to Buy Right Now
With the market being whipsawed, now is a good time to look at some stocks with attractive dividends that could be a ballast in the rough seas. Tariffs remain front and center, and are likely to be the main near-term and medium-term driver of stocks.Let's look at four stocks with attractive yields t...The Motley Fool
Sun, Apr 13
The Best High-Yield Dividend Stocks to Buy for 2025 and Beyond
Investors are looking for solid dividend stocks with volatility returning to the markets. There are several top stocks offering yields much better than the S&P 500 average of 1.44%, but some of these businesses are struggling competitively and are only offering high yields because their share prices...The Motley Fool
Sun, Apr 13
Could Buying PayPal Stock Today Set You Up for Life?
Financial technology, or fintech, is about innovating and finding new ways to move money between people and businesses. PayPal (NASDAQ: PYPL) is the original fintech stock. It's been around since 2000, and it survived the infamous dot-com bubble. It's known today for its namesake digital and mobile ...The Motley Fool
Sun, Apr 13
Warren Buffett's $334 Billion Warning to Wall Street Rang Out Loud and Clear Before the Market Turmoil. Here's Some Buffett Wisdom on What to Do Now.
Last year, as indexes soared, Warren Buffett sent a warning to investors -- not through words but through actions. The billionaire investor at the helm of Berkshire Hathaway was a net seller of stocks and built up a record cash position of $334 billion. He even reduced positions in some of his favor...The Motley Fool
Sun, Apr 13
Don't Sweat Hershey's Earnings: Investors Should Focus on This Instead
Shares of Hershey (NYSE: HSY) have fallen roughly 40% from their peak in 2023. The big problem for the confection maker is a steep rise in the price of cocoa, a key ingredient in its chocolates. Management is warning that 2025 earnings will be terrible, but that may not be the right indicator to wat...The Motley Fool
Sun, Apr 13
1 "Safe Stock" That Will Thrive No Matter What Happens With Tariffs
One thing is clear after a wild week of President Donald Trump's tariff roulette.Nobody knows where the market is going in the short term, and the decisions of one person are moving trillions of dollars in market value. It's an incredibly difficult environment to invest in.Where to invest $1,000 rig...The Motley Fool
Sun, Apr 13
