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Denotes a new entry. -------------------------------------------------------- Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) MEETING DATES: 2026April 28-29 (second day: statement released 1400 EDT/1800 GMT; news conference expected 1430 EDT/1830 GMT)June 16-17 (second day: statement released 1400 ED...Reuters
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Estee Lauder slips on report of progress in merger talks with Puig
Shares of cosmetics giant Estee Lauder EL.N down 2.2% to $69.14 premarket after report that co is advancing talks on merger with Spanish firm Puig PUIGb.MCBloomberg News reports discussions are progressing toward a mostly stock‑based deal between the two family‑owned companiesFirms said last month t...Reuters
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European shares fall as hopes of end to Middle East war fade
Stellantis gains after report on potential EV production with Zhejiang Leapmotor TechnologyInvestors now expect at least three ECB rate hikes this year, LSEG data showsBrent crude surges past $100, boosting energy stocks but pressuring airlinesBy Avinash P and Johann M Cherian April 2 (Reuters) ...Reuters
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US energy stocks rise as crude prices jump over 7%
Shares of energy firms rise premarket after crude prices jumped more than 7%U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday the U.S. would keep up attacks on Iran without committing to a specific timeline to end the warBrent crude futures LCOc1 rose 7.6% at $108.89/barrel; U.S. West Texas Intermediate...Reuters
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GLOBAL MARKETS-Stocks sink, oil leaps back towards $110 as Trump vows to keep hitting Iran
Hopes of end to conflict evaporate after Trump speechOil surges as stagflation risks swirl, denting risk assetsStocks sharply lower as Trump speech provides little clarityInvestors likely to stay defensive as Trump ramps up threatsBy Marc Jones and Ankur Banerjee LONDON/SINGAPORE, April 2 (Reuter...Reuters
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LIVE MARKETS-Software earnings: no 'turning point' in sight
STOXX 600 down 1%Trump pours cold water on imminent end to Iran warOil prices surgeWall Street futures lowerWelcome 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 SOFTWARE EARNINGS: NO ...Reuters
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BREAKINGVIEWS-First-class airline bet is economically well-timed
By Oliver Taslic LONDON, April 2 (Reuters Breakingviews) - United Airlines UAL.O is giving new meaning to sitting at the “front” of the plane. The $31 billion U.S. carrier held a splashy event in late March to showcase its planned premium services – one of which has so many upmarket seats they st...Reuters
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Immunovant falls as eye disease therapy fails in late-stage studies
Shares of Immunovant IMVT.O fall 12.1% to $22.07 premarketCo says based on the pre-specified statistical analysis plan, two late-stage studies failed to meet their main goalsCo was studying its experimental therapy batoclimab for thyroid eye diseaseThyroid eye disease is an autoimmune inflammatory d...Reuters
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Wingstop shares gain as Piper Sandler lifts rating to 'overweight'
Shares of restaurant chain Wingstop WING.O rise ~2% to $147.76 in premarket tradingPiper Sandler upgrades stock to "overweight" from "neutral" rating, but cuts PT to $190 from $283The new price target represents a 31.1% upside to the stock's last close of $144.87Brokerage says Wi...Reuters
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Indonesia says stock market reform drive completed after Feb's selloffs
Selloffs wiped out $120 billion from Indonesian stocksIndonesia raised minimum free float, releases detailed dataMSCI had flagged transparency issues in marketBy Stefanno Sulaiman and Fransiska Nangoy JAKARTA, April 2 (Reuters) - Indonesia has completed key stock market reforms ahead of a self-im...Reuters
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CANADA STOCKS-TSX futures fall as Iran war resolution hopes fade
April 2 (Reuters) - Canadian index futures declined on Thursday as hopes of a swift end to the Middle East war faded after U.S. President Donald Trump signaled an escalation in attacks on Iran. June futures on the S&P/TSX composite index SXFcv1 were down 0.9% as of 04:59 a.m. ET (0859 GMT).Uncer...Reuters
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US STOCKS-Wall St futures slide as Trump signals more Iran strikes
Futures off: Dow 0.95%, S&P 500 1.14%, Nasdaq 1.48%Indexes set for biggest weekly jump in four monthsGlobalstar jumps after report Amazon in buyout talksBy Johann M Cherian and Purvi Agarwal April 2 (Reuters) - Futures tracking Wall Street's main indexes fell on Thursday in the last sessi...Reuters
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INDIA STOCKS-Indian shares recoup most losses as rupee recovers; IT stocks gain
By Bharath Rajeswaran and Vivek Kumar M April 2 (Reuters) - Indian equity benchmarks reclaimed most of their lost ground on Thursday, as a recovery in the rupee lifted investor sentiment after the central bank floated measures to curb speculation.The Nifty 50 .NSEI was down 0.24% at 22,623.9 and ...Reuters
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Gold, silver shares fall as Trump Iran comments dent precious metal prices
U.S.-listed shares of gold and silver miners down premarket, tracking falling prices of the precious metals GOL/Spot gold XAU= down 2.7% at $4,631.46/ounce, after declining more than 4% earlier and snapping a four-day winning streak; Spot silver XAG= slides ~5% to $71.38/ounceGold and silver prices ...Reuters
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Hong Kong Market Close | Three major indices fall across the board, tech sector leads declines, while auto and resource stocks remain active against the trend
Hong Kong's three major indices closed lower today, with the Hang Seng Index and the Hang Seng Tech Index undergoing significant corrections, reflecting safe-haven sentiment and short-term volatility under market pressure. Certain auto and resource stocks performed strongly, with Shandong Molong and Geely Automobile attracting concentrated capital, indicating a structural divergence in market focus. As fluctuations in external trade and the macroeconomic environment persist, investors should monitor policy guidance, exchange rates, and international capital flows. This article summarizes the performance of major sectors, market focus stocks, and active trading directionsLongport
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Long-VIX ETFs Jump as Trump Signals Tougher Strikes on Iran; Globalstar Rallies on Amazon Buyout Report
Wall Street's fear gauge, the CBOE VIX index, spiked 1.8 points to 26.35. as U.S. President Donald Trump signaled more aggressive attacks on Iran, dampening expectations for an end to the month-long war. Long-VIX ETFs jumped in premarket trading.2x Long VIX Futures ETF rose 9%; ProShares Ultra VIX...Tiger News
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Copper miners down after Trump threatens more attacks on Iran
U.S.-listed shares of copper miners fall premarket, tracking lower prices of the red metal MET/LBenchmark three-month copper CMCU3 on London Metal Exchange down 1.06% at $12,305 a metric tonCopper prices fall for the first time in five sessions, weighed down by renewed concerns over economic growth ...Reuters
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US airlines fall in premarket trade as oil prices surge over 6%
Shares of U.S. airlines down in premarket trading as crude oil prices surge more than 6% O/RShares of United Airlines UAL.O fall 4.3%, Delta Air Lines DAL.N down 3.1% and American Airlines AAL.O down 3.1% Southwest Airlines LUV.N drops 2.2%The Dow Jones U.S. airlines sub-index .DJUSAR down ~13%, YTDReuters
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Chip, Crypto, Optical Communication Stocks Drop on Trump’s War Escalation Threat
Chip stocks dropped in premarket trading. Direxion Daily Semiconductors Bull 3x Shares fell 8%; Credo Technology fell 5%; SanDisk, Micron, STMicroelectronics, Seagate Technology, ASML, Lam Research, and Western Digital fell 4%; Marvell Technology, TSMC, Super Micro Computer, Intel, ARM Holdings, Van...Tiger News
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Top 5 HK Stock Gainers/Losers (>100B) (4.2)
CHERY AUTO(09973) rose 15.26%, with a trading turnover 774.0 Million HKD, and a year-to-date rose 3.8%. GEELY AUTO(00175) rose 8.37%, with a trading turnover 4.4 Billion HKD, and a year-to-date rose 33.1%. KNOWLEDGE ATLAS(02513) fell 14.86%, with a trading turnover 2.5 Billion HKD, and a year-to-date rose 570.4%. MINIMAX-W(00100) fell 10.42%, with a trading turnover 1.3 Billion HKD, and a year-to-date rose 475.5%.Longport
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