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Scor falls after it says it was placed under examination by Paris court
** Shares of Scor SCOR.PA fall 4.9% after the French reinsurance company said it has been placed under examination by a Paris court for facts alleged against its former chairman** The allegations are related to Covea Group's acquisition of PartnerRe PREJF.PK in 2022** The company denies having h...Reuters
Fri, Apr 4
Japanese stocks in bear market as banks slump on tariff jitters
By Junko Fujita and Ankur Banerjee TOKYO, April 4 (Reuters) - Japanese stocks sank on Friday to their lowest since last August, marking their sharpest weekly drop in five years, as fears of a global recession in the wake of U.S. President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs gripped markets. The N...Reuters
Fri, Apr 4
Move Over, Stock-Split Stocks: IPO Mania Is Taking Center Stage (and It's Probably Not Going to End Well)
For the better part of the previous 30 months, the bulls have ruled the roost on Wall Street. Prior to the recent correction, we witnessed the ageless Dow Jones Industrial Average, benchmark S&P 500, and growth-propelled Nasdaq Composite all achieve record-closing highs.While these gains have been p...The Motley Fool
Fri, Apr 4
4 Things You May Not Know About Social Security Spousal Benefits
Many people end up relying on Social Security for income during retirement. And even if you have savings, you might appreciate Social Security sending you a monthly check to supplement your IRA or 401(k) withdrawals.But it's important to understand the ins and outs of Social Security -- not just whe...The Motley Fool
Fri, Apr 4
European banks extend losses on US tariffs, recession fears
** European banks fall for a second day as U.S. President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs ignited fears of an all-out trade war and a global economic recession** The STOXX 600 banks index .SX7P is down 3.2%, the biggest decliner on the broader STOXX 600 .STOXX index** Asia-exposed HSBC HSBA.L, S...Reuters
Fri, Apr 4
Chewy Stock Is About as Cheap as It's Ever Been. 1 Thing to Know Before You Buy.
On March 27, analysts at RBC Capital Markets reiterated their buy rating for Chewy (NYSE: CHWY) stock with a $42 price target that suggests more than 25% upside from where the stock trades as of this writing. They weren't alone in their optimism. Several other analysts were impressed by Chewy's full...The Motley Fool
Fri, Apr 4
Kepler cuts BIC on tariffs and weak US demand headwinds, shares fall
** Shares in Societe BIC BICP.PA fall 6% after Kepler Cheuvreux cut its rating to "hold" from "buy"** The broker expects the French stationery producer to post a weak Q1 hit by a slowdown in the U.S., significantly impacted by new tariffs particularly in its shaver and lighter divisi...Reuters
Fri, Apr 4
UK banks extend losses on recession worries after US tariffs
** Shares in the UK banks index .FTNMX301010 fall sharply for a second consecutive session after U.S. President Donald Trump unveiled new tariffs on Thursday, stoking worries about growth in the world's largest economy** Standard Chartered STAN.L is the top pct loser in the banking index and bro...Reuters
Fri, Apr 4
Should You Really Buy Stocks as President Trump's Tariffs Take Effect? History Gives a Clear Answer.
The S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) has fallen 11% from its record high as of April 3, erasing over $5 trillion from the U.S. stock market. Investors have become increasingly unsettled by the abrupt and radical shift in U.S. trade policy orchestrated by President Donald Trump.His first few months in the W...The Motley Fool
Fri, Apr 4
Shopify Stock Takes Its Cue From Palantir Technologies. History Says This Will Happen Next.
On March 31, Shopify (NASDAQ: SHOP) removed its U.S. shares from the New York Stock Exchange and relisted them on the Nasdaq Stock Exchange. The company did not give an explicit reason for the change, but the goal was probably to make itself eligible for inclusion in the Nasdaq-100.Palantir Technolo...The Motley Fool
Fri, Apr 4
BREAKINGVIEWS-Shifting world order suits ‘inbetweener’ economies
By Felix Martin LONDON, April 4 (Reuters Breakingviews) - If there was any remaining doubt, the unipolar U.S. moment is over. On January 30 newly installed U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio called time on the country’s three-decade-long run as the sole arbiter of global affairs, calling it an “...Reuters
Fri, Apr 4
Warren Buffett's Favorite Stock to Buy -- $78 Billion Purchased in Less Than 7 Years -- Is Absolutely Crushing the S&P 500 This Year
There aren't many money managers who can command the attention of a room of investors quite like Berkshire Hathaway's (NYSE: BRK.A)(NYSE: BRK.B) Warren Buffett. Since becoming CEO in the mid-1960s, the "Oracle of Omaha" has overseen a staggering 6,444,825% cumulative return in his company's Class A ...The Motley Fool
Fri, Apr 4
These Top Dividend Stocks Are Adding Even More Fuel to Their Growth Engines
Demand for natural gas will surge in coming years. Catalysts like the onshoring of manufacturing, the electrification of everything, and artificial intelligence (AI) data centers will drive up power demand. That should fuel significant incremental demand for natural gas. This outlook is driving comp...The Motley Fool
Fri, Apr 4
2 Ways President Trump's Tariffs Could Affect Your Retirement Savings
President Donald Trump has made headlines for a lot of reasons since he took office on Jan. 20, 2025. One of those reasons is the tariffs he has proposed, some of which are already in place.Some are worried that these tariffs could increase their living expenses today. But they could also have far-r...The Motley Fool
Fri, Apr 4
Take Five: This is going to hurt
April 4 (Reuters) - Global investors have yearned for clarity over U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs, but now they have it, they don't much like what they see.As part of his "Liberation Day" on April 2, Trump slapped hefty tariffs on major trading partners, plunging markets into ...Reuters
Fri, Apr 4
UK Stocks-Factors to watch on April 4
April 4 (Reuters) - Britain's FTSE 100 .FTSE index is seen opening down on Friday, with futures FFIc1 down 0.19%.* TRADE: The UK is engaged in discussions with the United States to strike an economic deal, British Foreign Minister David Lammy said. * BP: BP BP.L said Chair Helge Lund intends ...Reuters
Fri, Apr 4
WRAPUP 14-Trump tariffs sow fears of trade wars, recession and a $2,300 iPhone
Trump defends tariffs, says great for negotiationCanada hits backs, China and EU say they will followJapan's Nikkei index hammered in global stock routJP Morgan sees 60% chance of global recession by year endSee Reuters Live coverage on the tariffs here https://www.reuters.com/world/us/donald-tr...Reuters
Fri, Apr 4
GLOBAL MARKETS-Japan bank stocks caught in Trump tariff rout as market slide deepens
Stocks extend global selloff on Trump's tariffsJapanese banks hit hardInvestors fear U.S. recession, ramp up bets on Fed rate cutsSafe-haven assets rise, 10-year UST yield falls below 4%By Rae Wee SINGAPORE, April 4 (Reuters) - Japanese banks tanked on Friday and stocks globally extended a pu...Reuters
Fri, Apr 4
LIVE MARKETS-Europe before the bell: futures edge down after Thursday's sharp sell-off
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.comEUROPE BEFORE THE BELL: FUTURES EDGE DOWN AFTER THURSDAY'S SHARP SELL-OFFEuropean equity futures are slightly lower on Friday but l...Reuters
Fri, Apr 4
QUOTES-Investors react to global selloff as Japan banks tank
April 4 (Reuters) - Japanese banks tanked on Friday and stocks globally extended a punishing selloff in the wake of U.S. President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs, helping drive a rally in U.S. Treasuries and supporting gold near a record peak. MKTS/GLOB Benchmark 10-year U.S. Treasury yields sl...Reuters
Fri, Apr 4
