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US farm and construction equipment makers fall on China's retaliatory tariffs
** Shares of U.S.-based construction and farm equipment makers fall premarket after China imposed 34% retaliatory tariffs on all U.S. goods** Beijing's retaliatory tariffs add to an earlier 10% tariff it placed on the industry in March, impacting companies such as Caterpillar CAT.N, Deere DE.N, ...Reuters
Mon, Apr 7
Howmet falls after company says it may halt orders if hit by tariffs
** Shares of aircraft parts supplier Howmet Aerospace HWM.N fall 7.6% to $102.01 premarket** HWM may halt some shipments if they are impacted by tariffs announced by U.S. President Donald Trump, according to a letter seen by Reuters** Company, which supplies parts for planes built by Airbus AIR.PA a...Reuters
Mon, Apr 7
Vanguard UK clients face delays in accessing services amid market tumble
LONDON, April 7 (Reuters) - Vanguard's UK online investment platform is experiencing IT problems with clients facing delays in accessing account information, the company said on Monday, as global markets slide following U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff announcements.Hundreds of Vanguard ...Reuters
Mon, Apr 7
DIARY-Federal Reserve Events
***Denotes a new entry. -------------------------------------------------------- Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) MEETING DATES: 2025May 6-7 (second day: statement released 1400 EDT/1800 GMT; news conference expected 1430 EDT/1830 GMT)June 17-18 (second day: statement released 1400 EDT/1800 ...Reuters
Mon, Apr 7
US stocks weekly: Tariffs tumult
** S&P 500 .SPX drops second-straight week, craters 9.1% as tariffs reverberate globally .N** SPX, e-mini S&P futures EScv1, suffer biggest weekly drops since Mar 2020 pandemic panic** Dow .DJI slides 7.9%, Nasdaq Composite .IXIC crumbles ~10%, also biggest weekly drops since Mar 2020** Inde...Reuters
Mon, Apr 7
This 17.9%-Yielding Fund Has Maintained Its Payment for Over a Decade. Can That Streak Continue in 2025?
The 17.9% yield of the Guggenheim Strategic Opportunities Fund (NYSE: GOF) is enticing, and as you will see shortly, this fund has an excellent record of distributions to investors. Still, the key questions are: Is it sustainable? Here's the lowdown.The Guggenheim Strategic Opportunities FundIt's a ...The Motley Fool
Mon, Apr 7
Want $1 Million in Retirement? Invest $200,000 in These 3 Stocks and Wait a Decade
For many, the No. 1 goal of investing is to build wealth in retirement. Whether in 10 years or 40, this end goal should always be kept in mind -- it's a long game. There may be macroeconomic swings, tariff volatility, and recessionary periods in between, but smart investors know that the best thing ...The Motley Fool
Mon, Apr 7
EMERGING MARKETS-Trade war, recession fears put stocks on path for biggest daily drop since 2008
MSCI EM stocks index down 8%, FX off 0.4%Asia credit starts to wobble; frontier market bonds drop GS expects significant Chinese fiscal easing to offset tariffsMarkets expect c.banks of India, Singapore to hasten rate cutsCEE stocks selloff deepens in tariff falloutBy Johann M Cherian April 7 (Re...Reuters
Mon, Apr 7
US STOCKS-Futures plunge, S&P 500 eyes bear territory as market rout worsens
April 7 (Reuters) - U.S. stock index futures plummeted on Monday, and the S&P 500 looked set to confirm a bear market, as investors barreled into government bonds on economic worries over the fallout of U.S. President Donald Trump's sweeping tariff plans.Reuters
Mon, Apr 7
Taiwan stocks plummet in biggest one-day drop on record after US tariffs
TAIPEI, April 7 (Reuters) - Taiwan stocks plummeted almost 10% on Monday, the biggest one-day percentage fall on record, in the first trading since U.S. tariffs were announced last week, with Taiwan's president taking to X to pledge a "golden age" of shared prosperity with the U.S.Reuters
Mon, Apr 7
Do Billionaires Still Collect Social Security? The Answer Might Surprise You.
As long as they have a qualifying work history, billionaires collect Social Security benefits like everyone else. But not precisely like everyone else. The average American on Social Security in 2025 receives $1,976 per month. Presuming a billionaire's income is from earned wages, it's likely that t...The Motley Fool
Mon, Apr 7
German government monitoring tariff fallout 'very closely', spokesperson says
BERLIN, April 7 (Reuters) - Germany's outgoing Chancellor Olaf Scholz is in touch with European leaders and German companies to make sense of U.S. President Donald Trump's sweeping tariff regime and its impact on financial markets, a government spokesperson said on Monday."We are of cour...Reuters
Mon, Apr 7
China sovereign fund steps in to support stocks plunging on trade war
Huijin says buying China-listed shares, will defend market stabilityStatement helps Chinese stocks find a floorShanghai index down 7.6% since Trump tariff announcement, Nikkei down 13%By Samuel Shen and Tom Westbrook SHANGHAI, April 7 (Reuters) - China intervened on Monday to support domestic sto...Reuters
Mon, Apr 7
The Smartest Artificial Intelligence (AI) ETF to Buy With $1,000 Right Now
The artificial intelligence (AI) revolution is just getting started. Both AI demand and investment is rising rapidly, with no end to that growth in sight. This could easily be one of the greatest investment opportunities of our lifetimes.But how do you make sure your portfolio benefits? You could ma...The Motley Fool
Mon, Apr 7
Devon Energy Rallied Nearly 15% in Q1 While the Nasdaq Had Its Worst Quarter Since the Bear Market
Devon Energy (NYSE: DVN) got off to a great start in 2025. The oil company's stock price surged 14.3% in the first quarter, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence. What made that rally all the more impressive is that it came amid a tough period for the broader market. The S&P 500 was ...The Motley Fool
Mon, Apr 7
Got $1,500? Here's What You Need to Know Before Buying Cardano.
An investment of $1,500 could grow into a respectable amount of money in the right place, but it's not so large that it precludes taking a bit of a risk. On that note, for some investors, Cardano (CRYPTO: ADA) might seem like an appealing option, as it's riskier than a pick like Bitcoin but nowhere ...The Motley Fool
Mon, Apr 7
US retail stocks tumble amid rising recession fears
** Shares of major U.S. retailers fall in premarket trading amid fears of a recession following U.S. President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs announced last week** Futures tied to the S&P 500 fell further on Monday and were down more than 20% from their all-time highs, putting the benchmark...Reuters
Mon, Apr 7
RPT-Barclays cuts year-end forecast for Europe’s STOXX 600 on Trump tariff risks
April 7 (Reuters) - Barclays on Monday cut its year-end forecast for the STOXX 600 .STOXX to 490 points from 580 it forecast last month, citing recessionary risks from U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs.The index last closed at 493.33.Reuters
Mon, Apr 7
2 Stocks to Buy if You're Worried About a Recession
Is a recession coming? Our economic outlook seems increasingly gloomy due to President Trump's trade policies. Though things might not go that far, it's still worth planning ahead.If a recession does hit, it might also affect the stock market, and different companies and sectors will perform differe...The Motley Fool
Mon, Apr 7
