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European banks drop further after China's retaliation against US tariffs
** European banks drop even further on Friday after China said it would impose tariffs of 34% on all U.S. goods as a retaliation against U.S. President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs** The STOXX 600 banks index .SX7P slumps 9.5%, on track for its worst day since March 2020, the biggest decliner...Reuters
Fri, Apr 4
Kraft Heinz falls after Citi downgrades to 'sell' ahead of Q1 results
** Packaged food maker Kraft Heinz's KHC.O shares down 1.9% at $30.24 premarket** Brokerage Citigroup downgrades rating on KHC to "sell" from "neutral" ahead of Q1 results** Citi also cuts PT to $27 from $28 as brokerage sees risk to organic sales growth** The new target price re...Reuters
Fri, Apr 4
GLOBAL MARKETS-Stocks plunge again after Trump tariff rout as China retaliates
Stocks extend global selloff after Trump's tariffsBanks suffer as investors worry about global recessionTraders ramp up bets on Fed, BoE, ECB rate cutsSafe-haven assets rise, 10-year UST yield falls below 4%By Harry Robertson and Rae Wee LONDON/SINGAPORE, April 4 (Reuters) - Global stocks tum...Reuters
Fri, Apr 4
MORNING BID AMERICAS-'Magnificent' bear
What matters in U.S. and global markets todayBy Mike Dolan, Editor-At-Large, Financial Industry and Financial Markets It's Friday, so today I'll provide a quick overview of what's happening in global markets and then offer you some weekend reading suggestions away from the headlines....Reuters
Fri, Apr 4
Alphabet Stock Hasn't Been This Cheap Since 2023. Here's What History Says Happens Next.
The stock market's current sell-off is disproportionately affecting artificial intelligence (AI) stocks due to their dominance over the past few years. Some stocks have gotten a bit overheated, causing them to be the first to sell off as investors take gains. However, a few in this cohort were alrea...The Motley Fool
Fri, Apr 4
US big banks slump on China's retaliatory tariffs announcement
** Shares of big U.S. banks fall premarket after China's finance ministry said on Friday it will respond to U.S. tariffs with additional tariffs of 34% on all U.S. goods from April 10** JPMorgan Chase JPM.N falls 5.6%, Bank of America BAC.N down 4 .1% and Citigroup C.N down 4.3% ** Goldman Sa...Reuters
Fri, Apr 4
INDIA STOCKS-Indian stocks end week lower as IT, commodity shares tank on recession fears
By Vivek Kumar M and Bharath Rajeswaran April 4 (Reuters) - Indian shares ended the week lower on Friday, following U.S. President Donald Trump's sweeping retaliatory tariffs that intensified a global trade war and stoked recessionary fears.Information technology and commodity stocks led decl...Reuters
Fri, Apr 4
US STOCKS-Wall Street futures lose ground after China retaliates against US tariffs
Futures down: S&P 500 1.24%, Nasdaq 100 1.22%, Dow 1.41% April 4 (Reuters) - U.S. stock futures fell sharply on Friday, signaling more losses on Wall Street, after China retaliated with fresh tariffs a day after the Trump administration's sweeping levies knocked off $2.4 trillion from U.S...Reuters
Fri, Apr 4
Should You Buy Berkshire Hathaway While It's Below $550?
The S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) is down about 9% from its 2025 high, and the Nasdaq Composite (NASDAQINDEX: ^IXIC) is still firmly in correction territory. But not all stocks are beaten down, and one major outperformer has been Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A)(NYSE: BRK.B).Although the major stock mar...The Motley Fool
Fri, Apr 4
STOXX 600 down 10% from record close, on course to confirm correction
LONDON, April 4 (Reuters) - The pan-European STOXX 600 .STOXX share index fell 3.1% on Friday, leaving it more than 10% below its record closing high from March 3 and on course to confirm the benchmark is in a correction. The decline on Friday extended on the previous day's 2.6% drop after U.S. ...Reuters
Fri, Apr 4
3 Brilliant Stocks That I'm Buying if the Stock Market Crashes
Although the market has been in a significant drawdown recently, it's still nowhere near the levels of what anyone should consider a "crash." Still, investors need to have their buying list ready to go in case of a crash, as it's easy to get wrapped up emotionally when you see your portfolio down 20...The Motley Fool
Fri, Apr 4
SNAPSHOT-India stocks, rupee, swaps, call at 3:30 p.m. IST
April 4 (Reuters) - STOCKS:The benchmark BSE Sensex .BSESN shed 1.2% to end at 75,364.69, while the broader NSE index .NSEI declined 1.5% to 22,904.45, as U.S. President Donald Trump's sweeping retaliatory tariffs intensified a global trade war and stoked recessionary fears. .BORUPEE:The Indian ...Reuters
Fri, Apr 4
Boeing Wins Figher Jet Contract! Should Investors Buy Boeing Stock Instead of Lockheed Martin?
The contract was a massive win for Boeing (NYSE: BA) as it struggles to return to full production of commercial planes.Where to invest $1,000 right now? Our analyst team just revealed what they believe are the 10 best stocks to buy right now. Learn More »*Stock prices used were the afternoon prices ...The Motley Fool
Fri, Apr 4
Why XRP May Be One of the Only Cryptos Worth Holding to 2030
It's no secret that cryptocurrencies come and go, often after experiencing 15 minutes of fame that cause many to call for their ongoing dominance as part of a new paradigm of financial technology. But some coins, like XRP, (CRYPTO: XRP) have demonstrated staying power that lasts for years rather tha...The Motley Fool
Fri, Apr 4
Hovde Group upgrades TowneBank to 'outperform' following Old Point deal
** Hovde Group upgrades rating on shares of regional lender TowneBank TOWN.O to "outperform" from "market perform" following announcement of a $203 million deal for rival Old Point Financial OPOF.O** The deal will expand TOWN's presence in Hampton Roads and boost the bank's 2...Reuters
Fri, Apr 4
QUOTES-Banks drive fresh slide in world markets
April 4 (Reuters) - Global bank stocks tanked on Friday, exacerbating a punishing selloff in the wake of U.S. President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs, Japanese banks tanked, European banking stocks slid 7% and were set for the biggest one-day fall since February 2022, while safe-haven U.S....Reuters
Fri, Apr 4
Better Small-Cap Artificial Intelligence Stock: BigBear.ai vs. Innodata
The stock market's turbulent start to 2025 stands in sharp contrast to the string of record-breaking highs of 2024. Yet, investors can find reassurance in the artificial intelligence (AI) revolution, which remains in full swing. Breakthroughs in automation and machine learning are proving transforma...The Motley Fool
Fri, Apr 4
EMERGING MARKETS-Growth worries put stocks on track for steepest weekly drop in more than a month
MSCI EM stocks index off 0.6%, FX up 0.2%CEE stocks set for steepest weekly drop since September 2023US tariffs to hit India's GDP growth, prompt more rate cutsUS jobs data, Fed's Powell's comments awaitedBy Johann M Cherian April 4 (Reuters) - A key emerging markets stocks index slip...Reuters
Fri, Apr 4
Where Will Tesla Stock Be in 5 Years?
Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) investors are no strangers to challenging times. But these last few months are putting their loyalty to the test. The electric vehicle (EV) maker has seen shares drop 33% year to date over concerns about its CEO, Elon Musk, who made a controversial foray into politics.The compan...The Motley Fool
Fri, Apr 4
Best AI Stocks to Buy: Dell Technologies vs. Super Micro Computer
Dell (NYSE: DELL) and Super Micro Computer (NASDAQ: SMCI) are vying for market share in building data centers optimized for artificial intelligence.Start Your Mornings Smarter! Wake up with Breakfast news in your inbox every market day. Sign Up For Free »*Stock prices used were the afternoon prices ...The Motley Fool
Fri, Apr 4
