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Broker losses weigh on US insurance composite performance
By Carlos PallordetApril 28 - (The Insurer) - The North American insurance composite compiled by investment banks Stonybrook and Weild & Co rose 0.6% last week, underperforming all major Wall Street benchmarks.In comparison, the S&P 500 surged 4.6%, the Nasdaq 100 jumped 6.4%, the Dow Jones ...Reuters
Mon, Apr 28
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Germany's Merz names utility executive as economy minister among first cabinet picks
Conservatives, Social Democrats race to form new government to tackle array of international crisesUtility executive Reiche to be economy minister, industry cheers Merz ally Wadephul to be foreign minister, heralding cohesive diplomacy; SPD's Pistorius likely to remain defence ministerSocial Dem...Reuters
Mon, Apr 28
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Kim Kardashian jewel heist trial starts in Paris
Kardashian was robbed at gunpoint in Paris in 2016Reality TV star will travel to Paris to give evidenceEngagement ring from former husband rapper Ye among lootBy Elizabeth Pineau PARIS, April 28 (Reuters) - A group of men dubbed the "grandpa gang" were among 10 suspects who went on trial ...Reuters
Mon, Apr 28
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Marsh: Casualty only line to show increase as US composite rate declines
By David BullApril 28 - (The Insurer) - Insurance rates in the U.S. declined by 1% in the first quarter, with casualty the only line of business remaining in hardening territory led by 16% increases in umbrella and excess liability, according to the Marsh Global Insurance IndexThe decline was driven...Reuters
Mon, Apr 28
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CANADA RESEARCH ROUNDUP-Aritzia, Boyd Group Services, Onex
April 28 (Reuters) - Securities analysts revised their ratings and price targets on several Canadian companies including Aritzia, Boyd Group Services and Onex on Monday. HIGHLIGHTS * Aritzia Inc ATZ.TO: RBC cuts target price to C$65 from C$73 * Boyd Group Services Inc BYD.TO: ATB Capital Market...Reuters
Mon, Apr 28
Cryptocurrencies
PEPE Rising Trendline Holds Firm: A Reliable Launchpad For Price Rally
UniChartz recently pointed out on X that PEPE is respecting a rising trendline with remarkable consistency, highlighting strong underlying bullish strength. Multiple clean touches along the trendline show that buyers are firmly in control, stepping in at key moments to defend support levels. This pa...NewsBTC
Mon, Apr 28
Cryptocurrencies
Crypto Theft: Loopscale Hackers Agree To Return Stolen $5.8 Million — For A Price
A cryptocurrency exchange reached an agreement with cybercriminals who hacked into millions, marking increased security issues in the digital currency industry. Loopscale revealed on April 28 that the attackers involved in a recent $5.8 million heist committed to returning the majority of the stolen...Bitcoinist
Mon, Apr 28
Stocks
Insulet rises after co names new CEO, signals improved rev outlook
** Insulet's PODD.O shares up 1% to $263.34 on Mon after medical device maker announces C-suite change and provides bullish 2025 rev outlook** Acton, Massachusetts-based firm early Mon said Ashley McEvoy appointed as CEO and board member, effective immediately** Former CEO Jim Hollingshead agree...Reuters
Mon, Apr 28
Cryptocurrencies
Has XRP Peaked For This Cycle? Ripple Price Prediction For 2025 As Smart Money Stock New $0.025 DeFi Crypto Token
The Ripple (XRP) token surged 578% from $0.50 in November to $3.39 in January before establishing a peak price in this crypto market that has shown continuous energy. Professional industry evaluators are currently debating whether XRP has achieved its current growth potential before potentially launching another significant upward trend during 2025. Smart investors are currently […]Cryptopolitan
Mon, Apr 28
Commodities
Mexico says it is boosting efforts to curb screwworm pest
MEXICO CITY, April 28 (Reuters) - Mexico has been working to respond to a damaging pest called New World screwworm and is strengthening its efforts, President Claudia Sheinbaum said on Monday.U.S. President Donald Trump's administration warned on Saturday that it will restrict livestock imports ...Reuters
Mon, Apr 28
Cryptocurrencies
Best Altcoins to Buy as Strategy Buying Spree Is Turning Bitcoin Into a Premium Asset
Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy) currently owns an astounding 538,200 Bitcoin after it added a massive 379,800 $BTC in just the last six months. On average, the company has been acquiring 2,087 $BTC per day– a rate that far exceeds the current daily production rate of 450 $BTC, which comes to 13,50...NewsBTC
Mon, Apr 28
Commodities
Woodside in talks to sell Louisiana LNG stake to Kuwait Petroleum unit, Bloomberg News reports
April 28 (Reuters) - Woodside Energy WDS.AX is in talks with an overseas unit of Kuwait Petroleum to sell a stake in its Louisiana liquefied natural gas plant in the U.S., Bloomberg News reported on Monday, citing people with knowledge of the matter.The overseas unit, Kuwait Foreign Petroleum Explor...Reuters
Mon, Apr 28
Commodities
PREVIEW-Investors fear Big Oil could cut share buybacks as crude prices slump
Analysts predict potential cuts in share buybacks and spendingExxon and Chevron expected to post first quarter profit riseChevron may cut buybacks if oil prices remain low, analysts sayBy Sheila Dang HOUSTON, April 28 (Reuters) - When Exxon Mobil XOM.N and Chevron CVX.N report first-quarter resul...Reuters
Mon, Apr 28
Stocks
BetMGM swings to first-quarter profit in e-betting surge
BetMGM posts $22 million in Q1 core profitEntain shares rise 10% after BetMGM's profit reportBetMGM online sports division posts 68% revenue growth April 28 (Reuters) - U.S. sports-betting service BetMGM, a joint venture between MGM Resorts MGM.N and Entain ENT.L, posted core profit for the ...Reuters
Mon, Apr 28
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Breaking the Rules of Sports
In this episode of Rule Breaker Investing, Motley Fool co-founder David Gardner talks with Kimball Crossley, a sportswriter and podcaster who's been a Major League Baseball scout since 1999.To catch full episodes of all The Motley Fool's free podcasts, check out our podcast center. When you're ready...The Motley Fool
Mon, Apr 28
Forex
FOREX-Dollar mixed against other major currencies ahead of US data
US dollar set for heavy monthly fall versus yen, euroUS jobs data, GDP in focus Euro zone CPI readings due from TuesdayTraders confused by mixed signals on US-China trade relationsBy Amanda Cooper and Gertrude Chavez-Dreyfuss LONDON/NEW YORK, April 28 (Reuters) - The U.S. dollar traded mixed over...Reuters
Mon, Apr 28
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Yemen's Houthis vow to continue attacks in Red, Arabian seas after suspected U.S. strike
CAIRO, April 28 (Reuters) - Yemen's Houthis vowed to continue attacks in the Red and Arabian seas after a suspected U.S. strike, the Iran-aligned group's military spokesperson Yahya Saree said in a televised statement on Monday.His statements come after a suspected U.S. airstrike that killed...Reuters
Mon, Apr 28
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US FCC to review spectrum sharing rules to boost space-based telecom
WASHINGTON, April 28 (Reuters) - The Federal Communications Commission on Monday voted to open a review of the decades-old spectrum sharing regime between satellite systems sought by SpaceX.The review aims to allow a greater and more intensive use of spectrum for space activities. Existing reductio...Reuters
Mon, Apr 28
