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Baltic index rises to over two-week high as all vessels post gains
April 24 (Reuters) - The Baltic Exchange's dry bulk sea freight index extended gains on Thursday, reaching a more than two-week high, on stronger rates across all vessel segments. * The main index .BADI, which monitors rates for capesize, panamax, and supramax shipping vessels, rose by 53 points...Reuters
Thu, Apr 24
Cryptocurrencies
Hong Kong Ranks 2nd In Global ‘Crypto Friendliness,’ Following Slovenia In New Report
A recent report by migration platform Multipolitan has identified Hong Kong as the world’s second-most crypto-friendly city, just behind Ljubljana, Slovenia. The findings, part of Multipolitan’s Crypto Report 2025, underscore Hong Kong’s growing appeal as a hub for wealth, talent, and innovation in ...Bitcoinist
Thu, Apr 24
Cryptocurrencies
Déjà Boom—Arthur Hayes Says Bitcoin’s 2022 Rally Setup Is Back
Arthur Hayes, the co-founder of BitMEX who now runs the family-office-style fund Maelstrom, believes the macro cocktail that ignited Bitcoin’s six-fold advance from late 2022 into early 2025 is being mixed again. Speaking on the “Forward Guidance” podcast just minutes after a market-soothing Trump p...NewsBTC
Thu, Apr 24
Forex
CANADA FX DEBT - Canadian dollar strengthens, benchmark yield slips
The Canadian dollar strengthened against the greenback on Thursday, and the yield on benchmark government debt slipped. The loonie CAD= was trading 0.1% higher at C$1.386 to the greenback, or 72.15 U.S. cents, after trading in a range of 1.3841 to 1.3887.Canadian government 10-year bond yields CA10Y...Reuters
Thu, Apr 24
Commodities
Trump trade war is wrecking hope for 2025 US trucking rebound
US trucking volume, rates for 2025 seen flat vs 2024, DAT forecastsTrade war seen cooling manufacturing shipment demandUS ocean imports seen declining later this yearBy Lisa Baertlein NEW ORLEANS, April 24 (Reuters) - U.S. truckers are moving record volumes of auto parts, appliances and sneakers ...Reuters
Thu, Apr 24
Other
NFL-Ward set to be Draft Day's biggest draw after being unranked in high school
By Amy TenneryNEW YORK, April 24 (Reuters) - Cam Ward will complete an improbable rise from an overlooked and unranked high school recruit to the presumptive first pick in the NFL Draft on Thursday as the quarterback caps his underdog story in the league's spotlight.The Tennessee Titans are expe...Reuters
Thu, Apr 24
Forex
Cryptocurrency campaigners call for Swiss central bank to hold bitcoin
By John RevillBERN, April 24 (Reuters) - Cryptocurrency campaigners have stepped up calls for the Swiss National Bank to buy bitcoin, saying the global economic turmoil triggered by U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs made it more important for the central bank to diversify its reserves.Suppor...Reuters
Thu, Apr 24
Stocks
This Is the Average 401(k) Balance for Ages 45 to 54
Those who are between the ages of 45 and 54 are probably starting to think more seriously about retirement. It might even be just a decade or so away, for those able to manage an early retirement or for those in their early 50s thinking of retiring in their early 60s.If you're in that group, you may...The Motley Fool
Thu, Apr 24
Other
Merck & Co Q1 Revenue USD 15,529 Million Versus. IBES Estimate USD 15,306 Million
April 24 (Reuters) - Merck & Co Inc MRK.N:MERCK & CO Q1 REVENUE USD 15,529 MILLION VERSUS. IBES ESTIMATE USD 15,306 MILLIONMERCK & CO Q1 NET INCOME USD 5,079 MILLIONMERCK & CO Q1 ADJUSTED EPS USD 2.22 VERSUS. IBES ESTIMATE USD 2.14MERCK & CO Q1 EPS USD 2.01MERCK & CO OUTLOOK ...Reuters
Thu, Apr 24
Other
Gorman-Rupp Q1 Gross Margin 30.7%
April 24 (Reuters) - Gorman-Rupp Co GRC.N:GORMAN-RUPP Q1 GROSS MARGIN 30.7%GORMAN-RUPP Q1 GROSS PROFIT USD 50.3 MILLIONGORMAN-RUPP Q1 NET INCOME USD 12.1 MILLIONGORMAN-RUPP Q1 REVENUE USD 163.9 MILLIONGORMAN-RUPP Q1 ADJUSTED EBITDA USD 29.7 MILLIONGORMAN-RUPP Q1 OPERATING INCOME USD 22.1 MILLIONGORM...Reuters
Thu, Apr 24
Economic Indicator
US durable goods orders soar on aircraft bookings in March
WASHINGTON, April 24 (Reuters) - Orders for long-lasting U.S. manufactured goods surged in March on strong demand for commercial aircraft, but activity elsewhere was muted, likely as businesses exercised caution against the backdrop of a darkening economic outlook caused by tariffs. Orders f...Reuters
Thu, Apr 24
Other
Curbline Properties Reports First Quarter 2025 Results
April 24 (Reuters) - Curbline Properties Corp. CURB.N:CURBLINE PROPERTIES REPORTS FIRST QUARTER 2025 RESULTSCURBLINE PROPERTIES CORP. - UPDATES 2025 OPERATING FFO GUIDANCE TO $0.99-$1.02 PER SHARECURBLINE PROPERTIES CORP. - UPDATES 2025 NET INCOME GUIDANCE TO $0.43-$0.50 PER SHAREReuters
Thu, Apr 24
Other
CenterPoint Energy Reports Solid Q1 2025 Results Reiterates 2025 Full Year Guidance Provides Update On Texas Electric Load Growth In Houston Electric Service Territory Increases 10-Year Capital Investment Plan By $1B
April 24 (Reuters) - CenterPoint Energy Inc CNP.N:CENTERPOINT ENERGY REPORTS SOLID Q1 2025 RESULTS; REITERATES 2025 FULL YEAR GUIDANCE; PROVIDES UPDATE ON TEXAS ELECTRIC LOAD GROWTH IN HOUSTON ELECTRIC SERVICE TERRITORY; INCREASES 10-YEAR CAPITAL INVESTMENT PLAN BY $1BReuters
Thu, Apr 24
Other
LSI Industries Inc Q3 Sales Of $132.5 Million, Up 22% Y/Y
April 24 (Reuters) - LSI Industries Inc LYTS.O:Q3 SALES OF $132.5 MILLION, UP 22% Y/Y - SEC FILINGQ3 NET INCOME OF $3.9 MILLION, $0.13 PER SHARE - SEC FILINGQTRLY ADJUSTED EPS $0.20LSI INDUSTRIES: WILL CONTINUE TO ADJUST BOTH PRICING & SOURCING DECISIONS FOR PRODUCTS IMPACTED BY CURRENT & FU...Reuters
Thu, Apr 24
Stocks
Amerant Bancorp falls after Raymond James downgrades to 'market perform'
** Shares of regional lender Amerant Bancorp AMTB.N fall 1.6% to $19.17 premarket** Raymond James downgrades AMTB shares to "market perform" from "outperform" following Q1 results** Brokerage says it is stepping to the sideline for now, given persistent credit issues at the bank ...Reuters
Thu, Apr 24
