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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
India's metal stocks plunge as U.S. tariffs trigger global recession worries
** India's metal stocks .NIFTYMET plunge 5.5% to hit a one-month low of 8,508.05; on course for the worst single-day percentage drop since June 2024** Stocks fall amid decline in base metal prices due to fear that U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs may hit global growth** Hindalco HALC.NS...Reuters
Fri, Apr 4
Gerresheimer slips after report of KKR abandoning bid
** Shares in Gerresheimer GXIG.DE slip 3% in early Frankfurt trade after Bloomberg News reported that KKR KKR.N dropped out of a consortium seeking the German company's takeover** Bloomberg reported that Warburg Pincus, which was also a part of the consortium, is still working to see if it can r...Reuters
Fri, Apr 4
Indian pharma stocks head for worst day in 3-1/2 years on Trump's tariff threat
** Indian pharma stocks slide 4.2% after U.S. President Donald Trump threatened the sector with tariffs** Nifty Pharma .NIPHARM index set for its worst day since July 2021, if losses hold ** Pharma stocks rose on Thursday after being exempted from the U.S. reciprocal tariffs, despite Washington impo...Reuters
Fri, Apr 4
Trump's latest tariff threat ends brief reprieve for Indian pharma stocks
By Kashish Tandon April 4 (Reuters) - Indian pharmaceutical stocks .NIPHARM fell 4.4% on Friday, wiping out gains from the previous session, after U.S. President Donald Trump threatened steep tariffs on the sector."Pharma (tariffs) is going to be starting to come in, I think, at a level that ...Reuters
Fri, Apr 4
Japan bank shares hammered as tariffs ignite fears about global growth
TOKYO, April 4 (Reuters) - Shares of Japanese banks plunged on Friday as U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs sparked fears of a downturn in global growth that could choke off a fragile recovery and delay rate increases in the world's fourth-largest economy.The Tokyo index of banking stocks...Reuters
Fri, Apr 4
LIVE MARKETS-Wall Street has most to lose from trust lost
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.com WALL STREET HAS MOST TO LOSE FROM TRUST LOST It's been another day of pain in Asia with the Nikkei down 3% and a stoma...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 hard hitInvestors fear U.S. recession, ramp up bets on Fed rate cutsSafe-haven assets rise, gold near record highBy Rae Wee SINGAPORE, April 4 (Reuters) - Japanese banks tanked on Friday and stocks globally extended a punishing sel...Reuters
Fri, Apr 4
Panic selling hits Australian energy stocks; Woodside, Santos slump
By Rajasik Mukherjee April 4 (Reuters) - Australian energy stocks .AXEJ bore the brunt of fears of a further decline in oil prices after U.S. President Donald Trump's reciprocal tariffs rattled global markets.The energy sub-index lost 7.6% as of 0434 GMT, diving to its lowest since November 1...Reuters
Fri, Apr 4
Australia's James Hardie plunges to near 2-yr low as AZEK buyout concerns continue
** Shares of James Hardie Industries JHX.AX fell as much as 9.4% to plunge to lowest since May 15, 2023** The building materials supplier made an $8.75 billion buyout offer for outdoor deck maker AZEK AZEK.N two weeks ago** JHX has lost A$5.3 billion ($3.31 billion) since it announced the buyout off...Reuters
Fri, Apr 4
Swiss stocks - Factors to watch on April 4
ZURICH/GDANSK, Apr 4 (Reuters) - Here are some of the main factors that may affect Swiss stocks on Friday:TARIFFSWall Street ends with heavy losses as Trump tariffs ignite global recession fears.SWISS GOVERNMENT ON TRADE TARIFFSSwitzerland's government on Thursday described trade tariffs imposed...Reuters
Fri, Apr 4
