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Alphabet rises on Q1 revenue beat, share buyback plan
** Shares of Google-parent Alphabet GOOGL.O up 3.7% at $167.1 in extended trading** GOOGL unveils a $70 billion share buyback** Co reports Q1 total revenue of $90.23 billion compared to analysts' average estimate of $89.12 billion, according to data compiled by LSEG** Q1 EPS of $2.81 beats estim...Reuters
Thu, Apr 24
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LIVE MARKETS-Stocks up for third day on solid AI earnings, trade hopes
U.S. stocks close higher, Nasdaq up ~2.7%Tech up most among S&P sectors; staples sole declinerCrude rises, gold up >1.5%; dollar, bitcoin slipU.S. 10-Year Treasury yield falls to ~4.31%Welcome to the home for real-time coverage of markets brought to you by Reuters reporters. You can share you...Reuters
Thu, Apr 24
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BlackRock CEO boosts holding in 'undervalued' UK assets, The Times reports
April 24 (Reuters) - BlackRock BLK.N has been acquiring billions of pounds of UK assets it considers "undervalued," The Times newspaper reported on Thursday, quoting the U.S. asset manager's CEO Larry Fink.In an interview with the British newspaper, Fink said that BlackRock has been broa...Reuters
Thu, Apr 24
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EXCLUSIVE-US Justice Dept grant cuts valued at $811 million, people and records say
Cuts affect trauma centers, crisis hotlines and police trainingTrump administration targets policies on diversity and inclusionFunding restored for some domestic violence shelters after backlashBy Sarah N. Lynch and Peter Eisler WASHINGTON, April 24 (Reuters) - The U.S. Justice Department is term...Reuters
Thu, Apr 24
Stocks
Why Palantir Stock Is Soaring Higher Today
Shares of Palantir (NASDAQ: PLTR) are surging on Thursday. The company's stock gained 6.5% as of 3:40 p.m. ET. The S&P 500 was up by 1.7% while the Nasdaq Composite's had jumped 2.3% higher.The AI pioneer and government contractor announced a strategic partnership with Google Cloud to enhance its fe...The Motley Fool
Thu, Apr 24
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Why Nokia Stock Is Plummeting Today
Shares of Nokia (NYSE: NOK) are tumbling on Thursday. The company's stock lost 8.8% as of 3:20 p.m. ET and was down as much as 11.1% earlier in the day. The steep decline comes as the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite were up 1.7% and 2.2%, respectively.The Finnish telecom and consumer electronics compan...The Motley Fool
Thu, Apr 24
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Why Broadcom Stock Soared Today
Broadcom (NASDAQ: AVGO) stock rose 6.3% in Thursday's trading. Investors were sunny on the stock after a supplier of memory chips published quarterly results that point to demand remaining strong for artificial intelligence (AI) hardware. The stock is also getting a boost from bullish momentum for t...The Motley Fool
Thu, Apr 24
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Why Uber Bounced Back Today
Shares of ride-hailing leader Uber Technologies were rallying today, up 5.8% as of 3:39 p.m. ET. While the overall markets were also having a good day in the wake of the Trump administration backing down from its most maximal tariff posture, Uber outperformed, with a return of more than twice that o...The Motley Fool
Thu, Apr 24
Commodities
U.S. and South Korea had 'very successful' trade talks, Bessent says
Bessent: South Koreans brought 'their A game' Sides set to talk technical terms as early as next weekPolitical crisis complicates Seoul's negotiation commitmentsBy Jihoon Lee and Nandita Bose SEOUL/WASHINGTON, April 24 (Reuters) - The U.S. and South Korea had a "very successful&#...Reuters
Thu, Apr 24
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These law schools posted highest employment rates of 2024
By Karen Sloan April 24 (Reuters) - Duke Law School sent the highest percentage of graduates into full-time law jobs in 2024, unseating the University of Virginia School of Law, which held that position the two previous years, according to data from the American Bar Association.Nearly 98% of Duke...Reuters
Thu, Apr 24
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Ryan Specialty builds on 2024 M&A momentum with USQRisk purchase
By Mia MacGregorApril 24 - (The Insurer) – Ryan Specialty’s recent agreement to acquire alternative risk transfer-focused MGA USQRisk is the latest in a string of acquisitions that have expanded the Chicago-based wholesale and underwriting company’s footprint in the delegated authority space.So far ...Reuters
Thu, Apr 24
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Intel Expects Q2 Adj EPS $0.00 Versus IBES Estimate $0.06
April 24 (Reuters) - Intel Corp INTC.O:INTEL Q1 ADJUSTED EPS $0.13 VERSUS IBES ESTIMATE $0.01INTEL Q1 REVENUE $12.7 BILLION VERSUS IBES ESTIMATE $12.30 BILLIONINTEL OUTLOOK Q2 ADJUSTED EPS $0.00 VERSUS IBES ESTIMATE $0.06INTEL OUTLOOK Q2 REVENUE $11.2 BILLION TO $12.4 BILLION VERSUS IBES ESTIMATE $1...Reuters
Thu, Apr 24
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T-Mobile misses estimates for wireless subscriber additions
April 24 (Reuters) - T-Mobile TMUS.O reported on Thursday fewer new wireless subscribers than Wall Street expected for the first quarter, as rivals dial up on promotions to stay ahead in a competitive market. The company reported postpaid phone net additions of 495,000 in the quarter, compared to Fa...Reuters
Thu, Apr 24
Commodities
CBOT wheat futures close higher after choppy session
CHICAGO, April 24 (Reuters) - Chicago Board of Trade wheat futures closed a choppy session higher on Thursday as spillover strength from corn and soybean futures and the dollar's decline offset pressure from improving weather in the U.S. Plains wheat belt, traders said.CBOT July soft red winter ...Reuters
Thu, Apr 24
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Google parent Alphabet beats quarterly revenue estimates
April 24 (Reuters) - Google parent Alphabet GOOGL.O beat Wall Street estimates for quarterly revenue on Thursday, benefiting from steady growth in its digital advertising business, which helped offset muted growth at its cloud computing unit.The company reported total revenue of $90.23 billion for t...Reuters
Thu, Apr 24
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Iran, France signal readiness for nuclear talks amid US negotiations
Europe, Iran have held sporadic direct talks since SeptemberFrance, Britain, Germany hold key UN sanctions cardUS official briefed Europeans on talks recentlyBy Parisa Hafezi and John Irish DUBAI/PARIS, April 24 (Reuters) - Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said on Thursday he was ready to t...Reuters
Thu, Apr 24
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US, European allies agree Russia is a long-term threat, NATO's Rutte says
WASHINGTON, April 24 (Reuters) - NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte said after talks with U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday that the United States and its European allies agree that Russia is a long-term threat."We all agree in NATO that Russia is the long-term threat to NATO territory -- t...Reuters
Thu, Apr 24
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Gilead reports quarterly profit, revenue flat as cancer sales slow
Adjusted profit $1.81 per share vs analyst estimates of $1.79Revenue flat vs year earlier at $6.7 billionBiktarvy sales rise 7%, cell therapy sales fall 3%By Deena BeasleyApril 24 (Reuters) - Gilead Sciences GILD.O on Thursday reported slightly higher-than-expected quarterly earnings on flat revenue...Reuters
Thu, Apr 24
