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US indexes red; Nasdaq falls most, down ~1.3%Energy weakest S&P 500 sector; Staples leads gainersDollar gains; gold slips; bitcoin off 0.9%; crude down 3.8%US 10-Year Treasury yield edges up to ~4.18% Welcome to the home for real-time coverage of markets brought to you by Reuters reporters. You ...Reuters
Wed, Apr 30
Commodities
Utility PPL beats profit estimate, stays bullish on data-center demand growth
April 30 (Reuters) - Electric and gas utility PPL PPL.N has signed several energy supply agreements in Pennsylvania, it said on Wednesday, betting on robust power demand from data centers despite a recent pullback in artificial intelligence spending by U.S. tech firms.U.S. electric utilities have be...Reuters
Wed, Apr 30
Stocks
Why Reddit Stock Is Falling Hard Today
Shares of the social media company Reddit (NYSE: RDDT) were tumbling this morning ahead of the release of the company's first-quarter results tomorrow. Investors have cooled on Reddit's stock as they anticipate the company could have another disappointing quarter.The stock price is likely also being...The Motley Fool
Wed, Apr 30
Cryptocurrencies
Bitcoin Raging Bull Indicator Turns Back On, But This Level Holds The Key
Bitcoin continues to show signs of resilience at the $95,000 region, pushing higher from recent lows and attempting to reclaim its bullish structure after a volatile April. The monthly candlestick for April on the CME Futures chart currently presents a strong bullish engulfing formation, which, if s...NewsBTC
Wed, Apr 30
Other
Citizens Financial CFO Woods to step down in August, join State Street
John Woods to leave after eight years Move is a surprise, analyst saysCitizens promotes Coughlin as presidentBy Pritam Biswas April 30 (Reuters) - Citizens Financial Group CFG.N said on Wednesday that Vice Chair and Chief Financial Officer John Woods would leave in August, after more than eight y...Reuters
Wed, Apr 30
Commodities
Black US farmers brace for impact amid tariffs turmoil
Black farmers face historical challenges in accessing capital and land ownershipTrump's tariffs criticized by farm groups, threaten farmers' competitivenessRace-neutral program passed after lawsuits against Biden's debt relief initiativeBlack farmers' share of U.S. farms has drastica...Reuters
Wed, Apr 30
Commodities
Petroecuador declares Ecuador's largest refinery in emergency after quake
QUITO, April 30 (Reuters) - Ecuador's state-run oil company Petroecuador has declared the country's largest refinery in emergency after finding damage caused by an earthquake, but it said on Wednesday oil exports and domestic fuel distribution are not expected to be affected by the measure.Reuters
Wed, Apr 30
Commodities
US Cash Grains-Corn, soy bids down as buyers roll bids
CHICAGO, April 30 (Reuters) - Spot basis bids for corn and soybeans ticked lower in the U.S. Midwest on Wednesday as buyers continued to roll their basis bids to the July futures contracts from the May contract. Though bids were down, local prices remained effectively steady as the July contract was...Reuters
Wed, Apr 30
Stocks
Mexican tequila maker Becle rises as results buoyed by weak peso
By Aida Pelaez-Fernandez MEXICO CITY, April 30 (Reuters) - Shares in Becle CUERVO.MX, the world's largest tequila producer, rose 3% on Wednesday, after it reported a 15% increase in first-quarter profits from a year ago, exceeding market expectations, and promised payouts for shareholders.In ...Reuters
Wed, Apr 30
Commodities
EU wheat steadies as low prices stir export hopes
PARIS, April 30 (Reuters) - Euronext wheat ticked higher on Wednesday, tracking strength in Chicago as price lows this week stirred talk of fresh export demand.Gains on Euronext were modest as favourable prospects for this summer's harvest were maintaining supply pressure after a poor export cam...Reuters
Wed, Apr 30
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U.S. RESEARCH ROUNDUP-Coca-Cola, Ecolab, Honeywell
April 30 (Reuters) - Wall Street securities analysts revised their ratings and price targets on several U.S.-listed companies, including Coca-Cola, Ecolab and Honeywell, on Wednesday. HIGHLIGHTS * Brinker International Inc EAT.N: Jefferies cuts target price to $145 from $150* Coca-Cola ...Reuters
Wed, Apr 30
Commodities
DME Signs Strategic Agreement With Sustany Holdings
April 30 (Reuters) - Desert Mountain Energy Corp DME.V:DME SIGNS STRATEGIC AGREEMENT WITH SUSTANY HOLDINGS AND PROVIDES OPERATIONAL UPDATE FOR ARIZONA AND NEW MEXICODESERT MOUNTAIN ENERGY CORP - AGREEMENT INCLUDES CONSTRUCTION OF 200 MW DATA CENTERDESERT MOUNTAIN ENERGY CORP - TO UPGRADE AND EXPAND ...Reuters
Wed, Apr 30
Stocks
Edison International falls as wildfire investigation overshadows Q1 profit beat
** Shares of Edison International EIX.N down 9% at $53.42** Co late on Tuesday posted Q1 adj. profit of $1.37/shr, beating analysts' estimate of $1.20/shr - data compiled by LSEG** Co faces multiple lawsuits which allege that its electrical equipment started one of the major wildfires in the Los...Reuters
Wed, Apr 30
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Clean Energy Technologies Expects Tariffs To Impact Cost Structure Of Co's Heat-To-Power Products
April 30 (Reuters) - Clean Energy Technologies Inc CETY.O:CLEAN ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES INC - TARIFFS TO IMPACT COST STRUCTURE OF CO'S HEAT-TO-POWER PRODUCTSCLEAN ENERGY TECHNOLOGIES INC -EXPECT LOWER NEAR-TERM REVENUES FROM OUR NATURAL GAS ACTIVITIESReuters
Wed, Apr 30
Stocks
Why ConocoPhillips, Chevron, and Cheniere Energy Stocks All Dropped Today
A weak report on the U.S. economy sparked a sell-off in stocks this morning. U.S. GDP declined at an annualized 0.3% in Q1 2025. Since economists had been forecasting 0.4% GDP growth, this came as something of a disappointment.Green energy efforts notwithstanding, the U.S. economy still largely runs...The Motley Fool
Wed, Apr 30
Other
Vuzix Says Volume Production Of Smart Glasses Expected To Begin Fall 2025
April 30 (Reuters) - Vuzix Corp VUZI.O:VUZIX SECURES DESIGN WIN AND SIX-FIGURE WAVEGUIDE PRODUCTION ORDER FROM EUROPEAN OEM FOR NEXT-GEN ENTERPRISE THERMAL SMART GLASSESVUZIX CORP - VOLUME PRODUCTION OF SMART GLASSES EXPECTED TO BEGIN FALL 2025Reuters
Wed, Apr 30
