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Cryptocurrencies
Russia to launch crypto exchange for qualified investors, finance minister unveils
Financial authorities in Russia intend to set up a crypto exchange reserved for qualified investors, the country’s finance minister announced. The state-run platform will legalize cryptocurrency transactions, at least those carried out under the Russian Federation’s experimental legal regime. Minfin and Central Bank to create Russian crypto exchange The Russian Ministry of Finance (Minfin), in […]Cryptopolitan
Thu, Apr 24
Forex
UK's Reeves says she is confident about a trade deal with US
WASHINGTON, April 24 (Reuters) - British finance minister Rachel Reeves said on Thursday she was confident that Britain and the U.S. could reach a trade deal that would reduce the barriers erected by President Donald Trump's import tariffs."We don't always agree with the policy prescript...Reuters
Thu, Apr 24
Stocks
5 Monster Stocks -- Such as Ford -- to Hold for the Next 10 Years
As I write this, the stock market, as measured by the S&P 500 index of 500 of America's biggest companies, is down about 10%. That qualifies as a correction -- a drop of between 10% and 20%.Some fear a recession is around the corner, and some may want to increase their cash position in their portfol...The Motley Fool
Thu, Apr 24
Stocks
U.S. STOCKS ON THE MOVE- PepsiCo, Procter & Gamble
Eikon search string for individual stock moves: STXBZThe Day Ahead newsletter: https://refini.tv/3LI4BU7The Morning News Call newsletter: https://refini.tv/3dKUyB8U.S. stock index futures edged lower on Thursday as investors assessed the latest changes in the Trump administration's erratic trade...Reuters
Thu, Apr 24
Stocks
Sportradar dips after $518 million secondary offering priced
** U.S.-listed shares of sports technology company Sportradar SRAD.O fall 2.1% to $22.64 premarket after secondary stock offering priced** Selling shareholders parted ways with 23 million SRAD shares at $22.50 apiece for gross proceeds of $517.5 million ** Offering priced at a 2.7% discoun...Reuters
Thu, Apr 24
Forex
FOREX-Dollar rally unravels as investors shrug off Trump U-turns
By Amanda Cooper LONDON, April 24 (Reuters) - The dollar staged a broad retreat on Thursday, as investor gloom over the lack of any real progress towards defusing the U.S./China trade war reasserted itself following a brief interlude of optimism the previous day.U.S. assets including the dollar r...Reuters
Thu, Apr 24
Other
Morning News Call - Canada, April 24
To access a PDF version of this newsletter, please click hereYou can read Morning News Call Canada via TOPNEWS Canada page.If you would like to receive this newsletter through your email, please register at:https://solutions.lseg.com/MorningNewsCallEN-subscription-pageECONOMIC EVENTS0830 Average wee...Reuters
Thu, Apr 24
Other
Zelenskiy says document with proposals from London talks is on Trump's desk
April 24 (Reuters) - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Thursday he believed that a document with proposals that emerged from Wednesday's talks in London was now on U.S. President Donald Trump's table. "After the proposal from the United States, other papers appeared, an...Reuters
Thu, Apr 24
Other
Mobileye Global beats revenue estimates on strong self-driving tech demand
April 24 (Reuters) - Mobileye Global MBLY.O beat Wall Street expectations for first-quarter revenue on Thursday, benefiting from an increase in orders for its driver-assistance technology from automakers.The company has been seeing an increase in demand for its systems as customers work through thei...Reuters
Thu, Apr 24
Other
Cowbell launches PI and cyber cover for UK tech firms
By Rebecca DelaneyApril 24 - (The Insurer) - Cyber insurtech Cowbell has launched professional indemnity and cyber coverage for UK technology companies with up to 1 billion pounds ($1.33 billion) in annual turnover.The cover, which provides limits of up to 5 million pounds, is Cowbell's first mo...Reuters
Thu, Apr 24
Economic Indicator
USD/JPY falls back to near 142.30 as USD’s relief recovery shrinks
The USD/JPY pair retreats to near 142.30 during European trading hours on Thursday after a relief recovery move seen in the last two trading days. The pair falls back as the US Dollar Index (DXY) retraces after failing to extend its two-day recovery above the key level of 100.00.Fxstreet
Thu, Apr 24
Other
WTW Q1 earnings miss consensus, organic growth stable at 5%
By Scott VincentApril 24 - (The Insurer) - WTW reported adjusted diluted earnings per share of $3.13 for the first quarter of 2025 on Thursday, missing analysts consensus estimate of $3.21.The group reported organic growth of 5% for the quarter, in line with both the first and fourth quarters of 202...Reuters
Thu, Apr 24
Stocks
Should Investors Buy SoFi Stock Before April 29?
SoFi Technologies (NASDAQ: SOFI) will reveal critical insights when it meets with Wall Street analysts on April 29.Where to invest $1,000 right now? Our analyst team just revealed what they believe are the 10 best stocks to buy right now. Learn More »*Stock prices used were the afternoon prices of A...The Motley Fool
Thu, Apr 24
Stocks
A Once-in-a-Decade Opportunity: Alphabet Stock Looks Like an Incredible Buy Right Now
Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOG) (NASDAQ: GOOGL) looks like a strong bargain right now, if you have the patience to hold it. There are many reasons to be scared right now if you're an Alphabet shareholder, which is why the stock is so cheap.But if you can maintain a long-term outlook (three to five years), y...The Motley Fool
Thu, Apr 24
Stocks
1 Beaten-Down Stock to Buy Right Now and Hold for a Decade
President Donald Trump's trade war is creating significant uncertainty. Equities plunged following his decision to impose tariffs on almost every country, then soared after he announced a 90-day pause on his expanded tariff plans. It's challenging to predict which way the market will move next, but ...The Motley Fool
Thu, Apr 24
Technical Analysis
EUR strengthens despite increasingly dovish comments from ECB – Scotiabank
Euro (EUR) is up 0.7% against the US Dollar (USD), a mid-performer among the G10 and strengthening within the context of a broadly weaker dollar driven by headlines related to trade, Scotiabank's Chief FX Strategist Shaun Osborne notes.
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Thu, Apr 24
Other
Marsh index shows UK and Europe commercial rates fell 6% and 1% in first quarter
By Michael JonesApril 24 - (The Insurer) - Commercial insurance rates in the UK and Europe fell by 6% and 1% respectively in the first quarter of 2025, Marsh said in its Global Insurance Market Index on Thursday.Global property rates fell 6%, with U.S. and Pacific down 9%Casualty rates rose 4% globa...Reuters
Thu, Apr 24
Economic Indicator
Dover beats first quarter profit estimates helped by data center demand
April 24 (Reuters) - Dover DOV.N on Thursday beat first-quarter profit estimates, helped by strong sales at its segment that makes components to cool down servers at data centers. Global appetite for artificial intelligence has fueled demand for data centers, benefiting industrial parts makers and m...Reuters
Thu, Apr 24
