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UK Stocks-Factors to watch on March 24
March 24 - Britain's FTSE 100 .FTSE index is seen opening higher on Monday, with futures FFIc1 up 0.26%.* WOOD GROUP: UK's Wood Group WG.L said it has extended the deadline for a potential takeover offer by Dubai-based Sidara to April 17.* ARGO: Britain's Argo Blockchain ARB.L said forme...Reuters
Mon, Mar 24
South African rand firms as markets await US tariff clarity
JOHANNESBURG, March 24 (Reuters) - South Africa's rand strengthened on Monday as investors awaited clarity on the next round of tariffs from U.S. President Donald Trump.At 0738 GMT, the rand traded at 18.17 per dollar ZAR=D3, about 0.3% stronger than its previous close.While the rand has gained ...Reuters
Mon, Mar 24
J.P. Morgan prefers India-focussed pharma firms amid looming US tariffs
** J.P. Morgan favours Indian pharma stocks with a domestic focus, like Mankind Pharma MNKI.NS and Abbott India ABOT.NS, over generic drugmakers that have a high U.S. exposure ** Companies like Zydus Lifesciences ZYDU.NS (42% U.S. revenue), Lupin LUPN.NS (34%), and Dr Reddy's REDY.NS (32%) fa...Reuters
Mon, Mar 24
3 Things You Can Do if You're Worried About Social Security Cuts
If you've been hearing rumors about Social Security cuts, you should know that unfortunately, they're true. This isn't to say that benefit cuts are a given. But they're certainly a possibility based on the way things are looking for Social Security right now.The problem is that in the coming years, ...The Motley Fool
Mon, Mar 24
PRECIOUS-Gold holds steady, traders await fresh catalysts
US team will pursue Black Sea Israeli strike on Gaza hospital kills a Hamas leader, 4 othersTrump hints at some After gold rush, Asian, Mid-East sellers flood jewellery marketBy Anjana Anil and Anushree Mukherjee March 24 (Reuters) - Gold was little changed on Monday as traders awaited fresh cata...Reuters
Mon, Mar 24
Japan's Nikkei dips as looming US tariff deadline spurs caution
TOKYO, March 24 (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei share average declined for a third straight session on Monday as uncertainty ahead of a looming deadline for implementing additional U.S. tariffs sapped investor appetite for riskier assets.
Reuters
Mon, Mar 24
Italy - Factors to watch on March 24
The following factors could affect Italian markets on Monday.Reuters has not verified the newspaper reports, and cannot vouch for their accuracy. New items are marked with (*).For a complete list of diary events in Italy please click on IT/DIA.POLITICSNegotiations on a potential contract between Elo...Reuters
Mon, Mar 24
Bayer drops pre-market after $2 bln Roundup verdict
** Bayer BAYGn.DE drops around 4% in pre-market indications after it was hit with a $2.1 billion Roundup verdict** The verdict is one of the largest settlements issued relating to Monsanto's weed killer Roundup, which some claim causes cancer** So far, the company has paid out $10 billion to set...Reuters
Mon, Mar 24
LIVE MARKETS-In good spirits after hints of tariff retreat
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.IN GOOD SPIRITS AFTER HINTS OF TARIFF RETREATIt's too soon to say "Salud" but the week begins with somewhat conciliatory m...Reuters
Mon, Mar 24
GLOBAL MARKETS-Futures buoyant as markets sail toward tariff storm
S&P 500 futures rise 0.7%, euro firm above $1.08Traders brace for news on tariff barragePMIs, US PCE, China earnings in focusBy Tom Westbrook SINGAPORE, March 24 (Reuters) - Financial markets made an optimistic start on Monday with U.S. stock futures rising and the dollar firm ahead of a week...Reuters
Mon, Mar 24
BREAKINGVIEWS-China Cosco may be shipping war's first casualty
By Ka Sing Chan HONG KONG, March 24 (Reuters Breakingviews) - The world's largest shipping group is sailing into a perfect storm. Chinese state-owned Cosco Shipping 601919.SS doubled 2024 earnings but Washington's proposed docking fees on China-linked vessels and tariff salvo will dent de...Reuters
Mon, Mar 24
Australia shares end flat, James Hardie tumbles on $8.75 billion AZEK buyout
Financials notch two-week highJames Hardie marks worst session in nearly a yearMiners, consumers add to losses By Roushni Nair March 24 - Australian shares ended flat on Monday as gains in financials offset losses in miners, while building materials firm James Hardie plunged after it agreed to bu...Reuters
Mon, Mar 24
James Hardie offers $8.8 billion for US building products maker AZEK
Offer pitched at 37% premium to AZEK's close on FridayHardie CEO sees further consolidation in US building materialsHardie's Australian shares slide 15%By Scott Murdoch and Byron Kaye March 24 (Reuters) - Fibre-cement maker James Hardie Industries JHX.AX said it will buy U.S. artificial d...Reuters
Mon, Mar 24
MORNING BID EUROPE-In good spirits after hints of tariff retreat
A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Vidya Ranganathan It's too soon to say "Salud" but the week begins with somewhat conciliatory messages from U.S. President Donald Trump on tariffs, coming right after the Fed's cheery assessment of the economy.The ...Reuters
Mon, Mar 24
UK Stocks-Factors to watch on March 24
March 24 - Britain's FTSE 100 .FTSE index is seen opening up on Monday, with futures FFIc1 up 0.12%.* HEATHROW: London's Heathrow Airport resumed full operations on Saturday and ordered a probe into how it dealt with a power outage. Meanwhile, Britain's government has commissioned the na...Reuters
Mon, Mar 24
James Hardie offers $8.8 billion for US building products maker AZEK
Offer pitched at 37% premium to AZEK's close on FridayHardie CEO sees further consolidation in US building materialsHardie's Australian shares slide 14%By Scott Murdoch and Byron Kaye March 24 (Reuters) - Fibre-cement maker James Hardie Industries JHX.AX agreed to buy U.S. artificial deck...Reuters
Mon, Mar 24
BREAKINGVIEWS-Cross-border home renovation deal is full of gaps
By Antony CurrieMELBOURNE, March 24 (Reuters Breakingviews) - Always be careful when you bring in the builders. Shareholders in $12 billion ASX- and NYSE-listed James Hardie Industries JHX.AX appear to be taking such advice to heart. On Monday morning they wiped as much as 14% off the Sydney-traded ...Reuters
Mon, Mar 24
Australia's Galilee Energy gains on technology license agreement
** Shares of Galilee Energy GLL.AX rise 16.7% to A$0.007, set for strongest session since March 11, if current gains hold** Sustainable energy co announces a technology license agreement with Novus Energy Trading Company** Says will collaborate with co on technical assessment to identify permeabilit...Reuters
Mon, Mar 24
Japan's Nikkei struggles for momentum as tariff deadline looms
By Brigid Riley TOKYO, March 24 (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei share average was flat at the morning session's close on Monday as a modest rise in Wall Street's three main indexes last week marginally boosted market sentiment, but a looming deadline for implementing additional U.S. tarif...Reuters
Mon, Mar 24
