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MGIC Investment rises on $750 million buyback authorization
** Private mortgage insurance provider MGIC Investment's MTG.N shares rise 2% to $24.65** MTG announces additional $750 million share repurchase program through December 31, 2027** Firm may repurchase shares through privately negotiated, open market or other transactions** One of 7 brokerages ra...Reuters
Thu, Apr 24
Cryptocurrencies
Russia Gets Serious About Crypto, Plans State Exchange Rollout
Russian authorities intend to launch a cryptocurrency exchange for the country’s highest-net-worth investors only, a change of direction for the country in handling digital assets. Related Reading: Bitcoin Kingpin Or Con Artist? SEC Charges Crypto, Forex Firm Owner Over $200M Fraud Central Ban...Bitcoinist
Thu, Apr 24
Cryptocurrencies
Wish You Bought Solana (SOL) Before it Soared 17100%? This Altcoin Will Top That in 75 Days, Or Less
If you’ve ever kicked yourself for missing Solana before it rocketed 17,100%, here’s your shot at redemption. A new altcoin, Mutuum Finance is gearing up to do more than follow in SOL’s footsteps, it’s aiming to outpace them entirely, and fast. Dubbed MUTM, this breakout contender is already generating buzz across crypto circles, with insiders […]Cryptopolitan
Thu, Apr 24
Stocks
US STOCKS-Wall Street extends rally on tech boost, easing tariff tensions
Indexes up: Dow 1.07%, S&P 500 1.86%, Nasdaq 2.46% Proctor & Gamble, PepsiCo down after trimming forecastsHasbro, ServiceNow leap after results March durable goods jump more than expected Alphabet results expected after the bellBy Stephen Culp NEW YORK, April 24 (Reuters) - Wall Street ex...Reuters
Thu, Apr 24
Stocks
Why PepsiCo Stock Is Tumbling Today
The share price of PepsiCo (NASDAQ: PEP), the food and beverage giant, was falling today after the company reported mixed results for its first quarter and cut its earnings forecast for the full year.PepsiCo is facing rising supply chain costs due to tariffs and slowing consumer spending amid an unc...The Motley Fool
Thu, Apr 24
Other
INSIGHT-100 days of DOGE: lots of chaos, not so much efficiency
DOGE efforts lead to bottlenecks, longer wait times for public, and brain drainMusk to step back from DOGE, future of cost-cutting uncertainCritics question DOGE's claimed savings and its lack of transparencyBy Tim Reid, Alexandra Alper, Nathan Layne WASHINGTON, April 24 (Reuters) - At the So...Reuters
Thu, Apr 24
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Trump says effort for Iran nuclear deal going well
WASHINGTON, April 24 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump on Thursday said U.S. attempts to broker a nuclear deal with Iran are going well, ahead of technical talks between U.S. and Iranian delegations in Oman on Saturday."I think we're doing very well on an agreement with Iran. ... That one i...Reuters
Thu, Apr 24
Other
US at tipping point for return of endemic measles
US could see return to high levels of measles spread as vaccination rates fallSo far this year, measles cases are up 180% over full-year 2024, CDC reportedUS outbreak already is second highest in 25 years, CDC reported By Nancy Lapid April 24 (Reuters) - The United States is at a tipping point fo...Reuters
Thu, Apr 24
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U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent: Trade talks with South Korea may be moving faster than expected
WASHINGTON, April 24 (Reuters) - U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told reporters on Thursday that trade talks with South Korea may be moving faster than the Trump administration expected.Reuters
Thu, Apr 24
Commodities
Guyana's Q1 oil output rises 3% yr/yr to 631,000 bpd
Oil output in March falls 3% from February to 627,000 bpdExxon's Yellowtail start-up to boost Q4 output to 786,000 bpd Exxon group in final talks to relinquish portion of its Stabroek blockOil revenue from royalties, cargo sales was $605.46 mln in Q4 2024By Kemol King GEORGETOWN, April 24 (Re...Reuters
Thu, Apr 24
Cryptocurrencies
S&P 500 jumps 1.6%, Nasdaq 2.2% as Big Tech leads rally on trade optimism
The S&P 500 climbed 1.6% on Thursday. The Nasdaq gained 2.2%. The Dow rose 374 points, up 1%. IBM fell 7%, pulling the Dow down. Stocks moved because of Wall Street’s hope for global trade progress, especially between the US and China, according to CNBC. Nvidia, Meta, Amazon, Tesla, and Microsoft all rose by around […]Cryptopolitan
Thu, Apr 24
