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Sorry, but Tariffs Are the Least of Apple's Problems Right Now
Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) shares fell following last week's release of the numbers for its fiscal second quarter (which ended March 29) -- and understandably so. Although the iPhone maker topped analysts' revenue and earnings estimates, CEO Tim Cook confirmed that newly imposed import tariffs will take t...The Motley Fool
Wed, May 7
Technical Analysis
EUR: Weakened Merz doesn't do too much damage – ING
It's been quite an attractive story to tell that if German fiscal expansion caused the EUR/USD exchange rate to rise significantly in March (from 1.04 to 1.09), then a weakened Friedrich Merz should see EUR/USD fall a few figures back, ING's FX analyst Chris Turner notes.
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Wed, May 7
Stocks
Pest control firm Rentokil says CEO to retire by 2026
Shares have more than tripled in value since Ransom's appointment in 2013Shares down 2.7%Search for new CEO is underway, company says May 7 (Reuters) - Rentokil Initial RTO.L CEO Andy Ransom will retire by next year, the British pest control firm said on Wednesday, after 12 years during which...Reuters
Wed, May 7
Stocks
Late to Retirement Planning? 5 Strategies to Help You Catch Up to Your Peers
There are an endless number of reasons you might be late to retirement planning. Whether it's unexpected medical bills, supporting family members, student debt, living in a high-cost-of-living area, or simply not earning enough, saving for retirement is sometimes put on a back burner.There's no sham...The Motley Fool
Wed, May 7
Stocks
Tariff Turmoil Put Nvidia to a Test: Top Customers Meta, Amazon, Alphabet, and Microsoft Just Showed Us Whether the Chip Giant Passed or Failed.
Nvidia's (NASDAQ: NVDA) earnings have soared quarter after quarter thanks to the great demand for its artificial intelligence (AI) products and services. The company is the world's leading designer of AI chips -- known as graphics processing units (GPUs) -- and has used this position as a springboar...The Motley Fool
Wed, May 7
Other
Lockton adds Marsh's Crain and Children's National Hospital's Cady to co-lead its healthcare practice
By Isha MaratheMay 6 - (The Insurer) - Lockton has hired Ethan Crain, former managing director for Marsh's Northeast healthcare practice, and Rebecca Cady, former chief risk officer at the Children's National Hospital, to co-lead its national healthcare practice. Crain has more than 25 year...Reuters
Wed, May 7
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Israeli strikes kill 13 in Gaza school housing displaced families, medics say
By Nidal al-Mughrabi CAIRO, May 7 (Reuters) - Israeli strikes on a school housing displaced families in northern Gaza killed 13 Palestinians on Wednesday, local health authorities said, as Israeli forces continued to demolish homes and buildings in Rafah in the south of the enclave.Medics said tw...Reuters
Wed, May 7
Stocks
Can Shiba Inu Reach $1 in 2025? The Answer Might Blow Your Mind.
2024 was a great year for cryptocurrencies, with the total value of all coins and tokens soaring to an all-time high of $3.9 trillion shortly after President Trump was elected in November. Investors were excited about his pro-crypto stance and the friendly policies that might follow.Even cryptocurre...The Motley Fool
Wed, May 7
Stocks
2 Hypergrowth Tech Stocks to Buy in 2025
Wall Street is a big believer in technology stocks at the moment. And who can blame them, with the rapid growth coming from areas of the market such as artificial intelligence (AI), cloud computing, and e-commerce?Even after decades of growing online consumer spending, the market continues to expand...The Motley Fool
Wed, May 7
Stocks
This Top Vanguard Fund Experienced Something Shocking in April, and It Offers a Distinctively Clear Message to Investors
The past month hasn't been easy for stock market investors. Indexes have changed directions multiple times, volatility has been high, and some of the market's leading companies have seen their stocks stumble.What's the reason for the turmoil? Investors, analysts, and economists all have voiced fears...The Motley Fool
Wed, May 7
Stocks
Warren Buffett Just Taught Us How to Manage Through a Bear Market. Here's the Lesson.
Uncertainty has been the name of the game for stock and bond market investors this year. Trade policy, changing tariff plans, anticipated Federal Reserve moves, and questions about ongoing economic growth have created fear among market watchers.These can be hazardous times for your financial health....The Motley Fool
Wed, May 7
Forex
China's forex reserves rise more than expected in April
BEIJING, May 7 (Reuters) - China's foreign exchange reserves rose more than expected in April, official data showed on Wednesday, as the dollar continued to weaken against other major currencies.The country's foreign exchange reserves, the world's largest, increased by $41 billion last m...Reuters
Wed, May 7
Stocks
3 Stocks Trouncing the S&P 500 in 2025 That Can Keep Climbing Higher
The stock market has gotten off to a volatile start for 2025.After hitting a new all-time high in February, the market started showing some weakness amid growing concerns about how the Trump administration's trade policies would impact businesses. The sell-off accelerated in April after Trump's tari...The Motley Fool
Wed, May 7
Stocks
Street View: AMD to face China export challenges while MI chip series shows promise
** Advanced Micro Devices AMD.O on Tuesday forecast a $1.5 billion hit to revenue this year due to new U.S. curbs on chips, which require the company to obtain a license to ship advanced artificial-intelligence processors to China** Shares of chipmaker up 2.5% in premarket trading AI GAMBIT** JP ...Reuters
Wed, May 7
Other
Trump's movie tariff threat alarms India's film makers
U.S. generates 40% of overseas revenue for Indian film industryLack of details on Trump's order sparks confusion, fearProducers fear tariff could double cost of exports to U.S.India has become hub for production, visual effectsPlan could speed shift to direct-to-digital releasesBy Haripriya Sure...Reuters
Wed, May 7
Forex
FOREX-Dollar rises versus yen, Swiss franc, Fed and trade talks in focus
US dollar rises against safe-haven currenciesUS-China negotiations, US Treasury auction support the greenbackInvestors await Fed policy meeting outcomeEuro edges down versus the dollarBy Stefano Rebaudo and Rocky Swift May 7 (Reuters) - The U.S. dollar rose against the safe-haven yen and Swiss fr...Reuters
Wed, May 7
Stocks
3 Breakout Growth Stocks You Can Buy and Hold for the Next Decade
Many growth stocks sputtered out this year as the Trump administration's tariffs raised concerns about a potential recession and drove investors back toward more conservative investments. That caution is warranted, since unpredictable tariffs can easily disrupt global supply chains, drive up labor a...The Motley Fool
Wed, May 7
Stocks
CATL may offer less than 10% discount for $5 billion Hong Kong listing, sources say
Hong Kong listing could be city's largest share sale in four yearsCATL's net profit rose 32.9% in Q1 2025Funds to support new battery plant in HungaryBy Summer Zhen and Selena LiHONG KONG, May 7 (Reuters) - Prospective investors in CATL's upcoming $5 billion Hong Kong listing have been ...Reuters
Wed, May 7
