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US Dollar climbs as trade rumors fuel market speculation
The US Dollar (USD) strengthens modestly on Friday as investors digest contradictory messaging from the United States and China regarding potential tariff negotiations. While President Donald Trump suggested dialogue is ongoing, Beijing explicitly denied any current talks.Fxstreet
Fri, Apr 25
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Russian satellite linked to nuclear weapon program appears out of control, U.S. analysts say
Russia's Cosmos 2553 satellite has been seen spinning, U.S. firms saySatellite is part of U.S. allegations Russia has a nuclear space weapon program'Tumbling' movements suggest satellite is no longer operationalU.S., Russia have been vying over military space developmentsBy Joey Roulette...Reuters
Fri, Apr 25
Commodities
CORRECTED-WRAPUP 3-Conflicting US-China talks statements add to global trade confusion
Trump says talks underway, China says not trueTrump says he has made '200 deals' that would be completed within three to four weeks Business groups say China waives tariffs on pharmaceuticals, mulls other exemptions By Andrew Silver, Trixie Yap and David Lawder April 25 (Reuters) - U.S. P...Reuters
Fri, Apr 25
Stocks
Why Nvidia Stock Is Rising Today
Shares of Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) are surging higher on Friday. The AI chip giant's stock had gained 4% as of 1:50 p.m. ET and was up as much as 5.2% earlier in the day. This comes as the S&P 500 was up 0.4% and Nasdaq Composite was up 1%.Shares of the chipmaker were lifted after Morgan Stanley raised...The Motley Fool
Fri, Apr 25
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Boxing-Eubank Jr faces $500,000 fine after missing weight limit
Eubank Jr comes in 0.05 over the limitBenn offers no sympathy ahead of grudge fight LONDON, April 25 (Reuters) - Chris Eubank Jr will be fined $500,000 after hitting the scales half an ounce over the limit for Saturday's long-awaited grudge fight with fellow-Briton Conor Benn at London's...Reuters
Fri, Apr 25
Stocks
Kenvue rises after report Third Point Capital has built a stake
** Shares of Tylenol maker Kenvue KVUE.N rise 2.13% to $23.24** Dan Loeb's Third Point has built a stake in the company, the Financial Times reports, citing people familiar with the matter** The size of Third Point's stake and the extent to which the hedge fund has engaged with Kenvue could ...Reuters
Fri, Apr 25
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AM Best revises SiriusPoint outlook to positive on improved balance sheet strength
By Mia MacGregorApril 25 - (The Insurer) - AM Best has revised the outlooks of SiriusPoint’s rated operating subsidiaries to positive from stable and affirmed their financial strength rating of A-minus and long-term issuer credit ratings of a-minus.The rating agency also affirmed the long-term ICR o...Reuters
Fri, Apr 25
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Morningstar DBRS: US and Canadian auto and property insurers most affected by tariffs but reinsurers "not spared"
By Isha MaratheApril 25 - (The Insurer) - North American insurers who sell auto and property insurance policies are likely to be the most directly and highly affected by U.S. tariffs with reinsurers also likely to be "mildly affected", Morningstar DBRS said.U.S. and Canada auto and property...Reuters
Fri, Apr 25
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Roosevelt Road's RSI adds Reel Media Insurance's Thrash as senior program underwriter
By Isha MaratheApril 25 - (The Insurer) - Roosevelt Road Specialty-backed managing general underwriter Renaissance Specialty Insurance adds Jason Thrash, former senior underwriter at Reel Media Insurance and MGA, as senior program underwriter. He has over 18 years of experience in the industry. Bef...Reuters
Fri, Apr 25
Commodities
Everen Specialty adds Axa XL’s Greaves as CUO
By Mia MacGregorApril 25 - (The Insurer) - Energy-focused (re)insurer Everen Specialty has appointed former Axa XL executive Carla Greaves as its new chief underwriting officer. Greaves joins the company after nearly five years at Axa XL as global CUO for casualty in Bermuda. Before that, she spent ...Reuters
Fri, Apr 25
Commodities
California proposes to allow self-driving heavy-duty truck testing
April 25 (Reuters) - The California Department of Motor Vehicles said Friday it is proposing to allow testing of heavy-duty trucks and other large vehicles on state public roads.California currently allows self-driving light-duty passenger vehicles for testing on public roads but not heavy-duty vehi...Reuters
Fri, Apr 25
Other
Trump says India, Pakistan will sort out tensions
ABOARD AIR FORCE ONE, April 25 (Reuters) - India and Pakistan will figure out relations between themselves, U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday as tensions soared between the two neighboring countries after an attack in India's Kashmir region that was the worst in nearly two decades.Trump...Reuters
Fri, Apr 25
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Trump says Ukraine has not signed minerals deal
WASHINGTON, April 25 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday said Ukraine has not yet signed a deal on rare earth minerals and he hopes it will be signed immediately."Ukraine, headed by Volodymyr Zelenskyy, has not signed the final papers on the very important Rare Earths Deal with the...Reuters
Fri, Apr 25
Stocks
Meridian Corp reports results for the quarter ended March 31 - Earnings Summary
Meridian Corp MRBK.OQ reported quarterly adjusted earnings of 20 cents per share for the quarter ended March 31, lower than the same quarter last year, when the company reported EPS of 24 cents. The mean expectation of two analysts for the quarter was for earnings of 33 cents per share. Wall Stre...Reuters
Fri, Apr 25
Stocks
US STOCKS-Wall Street set for weekly gains with trade progress, earnings in focus
Indexes: Dow down 0.55%, S&P 500 flat, Nasdaq up 0.41%Indexes on pace for weekly gains Alphabet gains following upbeat first-quarter results Intel drops after weak forecast By Stephen Culp NEW YORK, April 25 (Reuters) - Wall Street stocks mixed on Friday but remained on track for weekly gains...Reuters
Fri, Apr 25
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Congo and Rwanda agree on pathway to peace in US-brokered deal, signed agreement says
WASHINGTON, April 25 (Reuters) - Congo and Rwanda vowed to come up with a draft peace deal by May 2 and refrain from providing military support to armed groups, according to an agreement signed in Washington on Friday as part of diplomatic efforts to end violence in eastern Congo. The agreement, rea...Reuters
Fri, Apr 25
Economic Indicator
What to Watch in the Week Ahead and on Monday, April 28
ON MONDAYDomino's Pizza is expected to post a fall in first-quarter same-store sales as demand for dining out falls in the United States with consumers looking to stretch their household budgets. Investors will watch out for comments on demand trends in the U.S as well as key international marke...Reuters
Fri, Apr 25
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U.S. RESEARCH ROUNDUP-Alphabet, First Citizens Bancshares, O'Reilly Automotive
April 25 (Reuters) - Wall Street securities analysts revised their ratings and price targets on several U.S.-listed companies, including Alphabet, First Citizens Bancshares and O'Reilly Automotive, on Friday. HIGHLIGHTS * Alphabet Inc GOOGL.O: Wedbush raises target price to $200 fro...Reuters
Fri, Apr 25
