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US wheat futures touch contract lows on beneficial rains
CHICAGO, April 28 (Reuters) - U.S. wheat futures set contract lows on Monday as more rain was expected in dry growing areas of the Plains after showers over the weekend, analysts said.Rain is projected to aid wheat crops in the Plains over the next 10 days, Commodity Weather Group said on Monday mor...Reuters
Mon, Apr 28
Commodities
US and Mexico have reached agreement on New World screwworm, Ag Secretary Rollins says
VERSAILLES, Ohio, April 28 (Reuters) - Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said on Monday the U.S. and Mexico had reached an agreement on the handling of New World screwworm, and that more information would be released in a few hours.Reuters
Mon, Apr 28
Stocks
US STOCKS-Stocks lower as megacaps weigh with earnings, data on deck
180 S&P 500 components set to report results this weekMegacaps Nvidia and Amazon drag S&P 500 lowerIndexes off: Dow 0.21%, S&P 500 0.56%, Nasdaq 0.87% NEW YORK, April 28 (Reuters) - U.S. stocks declined on Monday, weighed down by megacaps as investors awaited several catalysts inc...Reuters
Mon, Apr 28
Cryptocurrencies
Unlocking Bitcoin’s Power – How Lightchain AI is Ready to Flip the Script
Bitcoin may have laid the foundation for the crypto revolution, but new players are now stepping up to redefine what’s possible—and Lightchain AI is leading that charge. While BTC remains a store of value, Lightchain AI is pushing boundaries with innovation, adaptability, and a presale that’s already raised over $19.6 million at a token price […]Cryptopolitan
Mon, Apr 28
Stocks
Intel's Struggles Continue, but Is a Turnaround Near?
Intel's (NASDAQ: INTC) first-quarter results came up flat, and investors sent shares of the struggling semiconductor company lower. Intel shares are down more than 40% over the past year.Revenue was flat for the quarter, coming in at $12.7 billion. Adjusted earnings per share (EPS) sank 28% to $0.13...The Motley Fool
Mon, Apr 28
Economic Indicator
US Treasury expects to borrow $514 billion in second quarter
April 28 (Reuters) - The U.S. Treasury said on Monday it expects to borrow $514 billion in the second quarter, $391 billion higher than its February estimate, mainly due to a lower cash balance at the beginning of the quarter and projected lower net cash flows.The second-quarter financing estimate a...Reuters
Mon, Apr 28
Other
CORRECTED-Fronting DPW growth continues, competition for quality MGA business rises
By Chris MunroApril 24 - (The Insurer) - Fronting market direct premiums written (DPW) increased by double digits in 2024 but there is a growing divergence in expansion rates among companies as competition for high-quality MGA business intensifies, according to a new study from Lexicon Associates.Th...Reuters
Mon, Apr 28
Commodities
US natgas prices jump 8% to 1-week high in light trade ahead of contract expiration
U.S. LNG export feedgas on track to hit record high in AprilU.S. gas output on track to hit record high in AprilU.S. gas storage about 1% below five-year averageBy Scott DiSavino April 28 (Reuters) - U.S. natural gas futures jumped about 8% to a one-week high on Monday on lifted demand forecasts,...Reuters
Mon, Apr 28
Other
Democratic credit union officials sue Trump over firings
By Pete Schroeder WASHINGTON, April 28 (Reuters) - A pair of Democratic officials recently fired from a credit union watchdog have sued U.S. President Donald Trump and other senior government officials, alleging that their removal was "patently unlawful."Todd Harper and Tanya Otsuka filed...Reuters
Mon, Apr 28
Commodities
Flights will not take off from Lisbon until 10 pm, says airport operator
LISBON, April 28 (Reuters) - Portugal's airport operator ANA said on Monday it did not expect flights to be able to take off from Lisbon until 10 p.m. local time following the mass power outages that hit the Iberian Peninsula.It said in a statement operations continued at both Porto and Faro air...Reuters
Mon, Apr 28
Other
REFILE-Exclusive: Markel eliminates global EUO roles leaving senior staff in limbo
By James ThalerApril 28 - (The Insurer) – Markel has eliminated its global executive underwriting officer positions, along with a team of support staff, affecting up to a dozen positions overall, with the Virginia-based insurer looking to redeploy a number of the affected staff elsewhere in the comp...Reuters
Mon, Apr 28
Other
U.S. RESEARCH ROUNDUP-Caci, Carpenter Technology, Charter Communications
April 28 (Reuters) - Wall Street securities analysts revised their ratings and price targets on several U.S.-listed companies, including Caci International, Carpenter Technology and Charter Communications, on Monday. HIGHLIGHTS * Caci International Inc CACI.N: TD Cowen raises target pri...Reuters
Mon, Apr 28
Commodities
CBOT corn weakens with wheat futures, traders eye US plantings
CHICAGO, April 28 (Reuters) - Chicago Board of Trade corn futures fell on Monday amid spillover pressure from contract lows in the neighboring wheat market, traders said.CBOT corn came under additional pressure from U.S. planting progress, analysts said.U.S. farmers were estimated to have planted 25...Reuters
Mon, Apr 28
Stocks
Eagle Financial Services slides after credit weakness drives Q1 miss
** Community lender Eagle Financial Services' EFSI.O shares plunge as much as 10.6%; last down 7.6% at $29.93** EFSI late Friday reported Q1 profit below Wall Street expectations, driven by higher bad loan provisions** Provision for credit losses more than doubled to $1.1 million in Q1 from a ye...Reuters
Mon, Apr 28
Stocks
Analysts downgrade Avantor on earnings miss, CEO transition and tariff risks
Investing.com -- Wall Street turned bearish on Avantor (NYSE:AVTR) with Stifel and Morgan Stanley (NYSE:MS) downgraded the stock to "Neutral" and "Equal-weight," respectively driven by a disappointiInvesting.com
Mon, Apr 28
Other
What to Watch in the Day Ahead - Tuesday, April 29
General Motors is expected to report lower profits in the first quarter. Investors will focus on commentary around tariffs and their potential impact on the automaker's business.Coca-Cola is expected to post a fall in first-quarter revenue, as demand for sodas in the North American region slows ...Reuters
Mon, Apr 28
Stocks
PREVIEW: UPS seen reporting lower EPS, rev in results due before the bell Tues
** Shares of United Parcel Service UPS.N are down 0.8% in afternoon trading Mon, with the co due to report results before the bell on Tues including lower yr-over-yr rev and EPS** Analysts expect Q1 rev of $21.05 bln vs $21.71 bln in the yr-ago period, and they expect adj EPS of $1.38/shr vs $1.43 a...Reuters
Mon, Apr 28
Cryptocurrencies
Ethereum Gears Up for $2,400 Breakout As May’s Pectra Upgrade Sparks $317M Liquidation Setup
The altcoin market is showing strong signals of a broader rally as Ethereum breaks resistance, Litecoin gains ETF traction, and MAGACOIN FINANCE enters the spotlight as a strategic early-stage buy in 2025. Ethereum Bounces Toward $2,400 As Upgrade Nears Ethereum has made a powerful recovery this week, rising over 10% from a 30-day low of […]Cryptopolitan
Mon, Apr 28
Cryptocurrencies
3 Tokens Selected by a Renowned Expert for Short-Term Holders to Make Quick 1000% Returns
An expert figure outlined Dogecoin (DOGE), XRP and Mutuum Finance (MUTM) as the best short-term bets for investors pursuing 1000% gains. The crypto market sees Mutuum Finance (MUTM) transferring electricity to the ecosystem through its phase 4 presale phase wherein tokens sell at $0.025. Early investors have bought 421 million tokens to raise 7.1 million […]Cryptopolitan
Mon, Apr 28
