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PREVIEW-US bank profits to rise on deals, but Iran war fuels outlook uncertainty
Robust dealmaking and M&A activity expected to boost investment banking feesBank executives warn Iran conflict, oil prices may affect loan growth and inflationBy Nivedita Balu April 8 (Reuters) - Large U.S. banks are set to post higher quarterly earnings on strong interest income and investme...Reuters
Wed, Apr 8
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Trump meets NATO chief as Iran war strains alliance
Trump, NATO chief Rutte meet amid tensions over Iran warUS president has threatened to withdraw from NATOEuropeans may support Hormuz operation after Iran ceasefireBy Trevor Hunnicutt and Lili Bayer WASHINGTON/BRUSSELS, April 8 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump welcomes NATO chief Mark Rutte to ...Reuters
Wed, Apr 8
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Vance says Iranians must negotiate in good faith to reach agreement
BUDAPEST, April 8 (Reuters) - If Iran is willing to negotiate with the United States in good faith, then an agreement to end the conflict in the Middle East is possible, U.S. Vice President JD Vance said on Wednesday."The President of the United States has told me, and he's told the entire n...Reuters
Wed, Apr 8
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Roth IRA Phaseouts for 2025: Are You Still Eligible to Contribute Before the April Deadline?
Key PointsThe deadline for contributing to a Roth IRA for 2025 is April 15, 2026.You may have to reduce your contribution if you earned over a certain amount in 2025.There's a loophole that could give you access to the Roth IRA even if you earned too much.The $23,760 Social Security bonus most retir...The Motley Fool
Wed, Apr 8
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German foreign minister urges Israel to limit Lebanon actions to 'necessary self-defence'
BERLIN, April 8 (Reuters) - German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul told his Israeli counterpart in a phone call on Wednesday that Israel should limit its actions in Lebanon to only "necessary self-defence" against Hezbollah, according to a ministry spokesperson. "In a conversation with...Reuters
Wed, Apr 8
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Vance says Zelenskiy comments about Hungary's Orban were 'scandalous'
BUDAPEST, April 8 (Reuters) - U.S. Vice President JD Vance said on Wednesday that comments made by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy about Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban after he blocked an European Union loan for Kyiv were "scandalous".Zelenskiy had implied that he could give ...Reuters
Wed, Apr 8
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Russia says it welcomes Iran ceasefire, hopes US will now resume Ukraine talks
MOSCOW, April 8 (Reuters) - The Kremlin on Wednesday welcomed a two-week ceasefire agreed between the United States and Iran, and said Russia hopes that the U.S. will now have the time and scope to resume three-way peace talks on Ukraine.In a call with reporters, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said...Reuters
Wed, Apr 8
Commodities
Middle East Crude-Dubai premium hits one-month low after Trump announces two-week ceasefire
SINGAPORE, April 8 (Reuters) - Middle East crude benchmark spot premiums of Dubai fell sharply on Wednesday to the lowest in a month, after U.S. President Donald Trump said he had agreed to a two-week ceasefire with Iran.Oman and Murban premiums also dropped to about half of their values in the prev...Reuters
Wed, Apr 8
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Pakistan PM Sharif says Pezeshkian has confirmed Iran's participation in Islamabad talks
ISLAMABAD, April 8 (Reuters) - Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has confirmed that Iran will participate in negotiations with the U.S. in Islamabad that seek to resolve their conflict, a statement from Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's office said on Wednesday.Reuters
Wed, Apr 8
Stocks
Deere rises after Jefferies upgrades to 'hold', $99 million settlement
Shares of U.S. agricultural equipment maker Deere DE.N rise nearly 3.7% to $597.13 premarketJefferies upgrades stock rating to "hold" from "underperform," citing the stock's retraction of ~15% from recent highs"The shares are nearing our unchanged $550 PT, and we believe addi...Reuters
Wed, Apr 8
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Japan PM urges Iran to secure Hormuz shipping after ceasefire
TOKYO, April 8 (Reuters) - Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Wednesday urged Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian to quickly calm tensions in the Middle East and ensure the safety of vessels sailing through the Strait of Hormuz.The two spoke on the telephone for 25 minutes, Takaichi sai...Reuters
Wed, Apr 8
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Italy rules out sending ships to patrol Hormuz Strait without U.N. mandate
ROME, April 8 (Reuters) - Italy will not send any ships to help police the Hormuz Strait area following a ceasefire between the United States and Iran unless it is part of a U.N.-led initiative, Deputy Prime Minister Matteo Salvini said on Wednesday."It is not on the agenda. We have already said...Reuters
Wed, Apr 8
Cryptocurrencies
Bitcoin Creator Exposed? New Investigation Points At The Real Identity Of Satoshi Nakamoto
A New York Times journalist just released a long-form investigation claiming that, after a year of intensive research, he finally uncovered the real identity of the creator of Bitcoin, Satoshi Nakamoto. A NYT Journalist Claims To Have Unmasked Bitcoin’s Creator A reporter trying to unmask Satoshi Na...Bitcoinist
Wed, Apr 8
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Deals of the day-Mergers and acquisitions
April 8 (Reuters) - The following bids, mergers, acquisitions and disposals were reported by 0930 GMT on Wednesday: Spain's Telefónica said on Tuesday it will sell its Mexican businesses to a U.S.-led consortium in a deal valuing the unit at $450 million, as the telecom operat...Reuters
Wed, Apr 8
Commodities
FACTBOX-Price hikes, outlook cuts - What airlines are doing as fuel costs surge
April 8 (Reuters) - A surge in jet fuel prices driven by the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran has upended the global aviation industry, forcing airlines to raise fares and revise financial outlooks.Jet fuel prices have soared from $85 to $90 per barrel to $150 to $200 per barrel in recent weeks, a financial...Reuters
Wed, Apr 8
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Kuwait says air defences dealing with a morning wave of Iranian drone attacks
April 8 (Reuters) - Kuwait said on Wednesday its air defences were intercepting a wave of Iranian drones launched since 8 a.m. (0500 GMT), according to the army.The army said some drones targeted vital oil facilities, power stations and water desalination plants, causing major infrastructure damage.Reuters
Wed, Apr 8
Stocks
The Major Long-Term Risk Facing Norwegian Cruise Line Stock in 2026
Key PointsRecord bookings have bolstered Norwegian in recent quarters.Norwegian's debt levels continue to grow.Rising fuel costs pose an added challenge to the company if they persist.10 stocks we like better than Norwegian Cruise Line › Like most cruise line stocks, Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (...The Motley Fool
Wed, Apr 8
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FACTBOX-From Australia to Europe, countries move to curb children's social media access
April 8 (Reuters) - Australia in December became the world's first country to ban social media for children under 16, blocking them from platforms including TikTok, Alphabet's GOOGL.O YouTube and Meta's META.O Instagram and Facebook.The ban comes amid mounting concerns over the impact of...Reuters
Wed, Apr 8
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