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Kuwait issues new statement on the illegality of crypto mining
The Kuwait Ministry of Interior (MoI) has issued a statement saying that crypto mining in the country is illegal and unlicensed. Officials from Kuwait’s Ministry of Electricity, Water, and Renewable Energy have noted that there are over 1,000 crypto mining sites in the country. In a press statement published on X, the General Department of […]Cryptopolitan
Wed, Apr 23
Stocks
Iovance Biotherapeutics Stock Is Crashing. And Here's Why Things Could Get Even Worse This Year.
Iovance Biotherapeutics (NASDAQ: IOVA) is a stock that many investors think has a lot of upside. A year ago, regulators approved its cellular therapy, Amtagvi, to treat unresectable (inoperable) or metastatic melanoma.But although it now has an approved drug in its portfolio, Iovance's stock hasn't ...The Motley Fool
Wed, Apr 23
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Kremlin says sides in Ukraine peace talks still need to narrow their differences
MOSCOW, April 23 (Reuters) - The Kremlin said on Wednesday that countries involved in peace talks around Ukraine still needed to narrow their differences and that there were "a lot of nuances" that needed to be worked out before any deal could be reached. The Kremlin made its comments af...Reuters
Wed, Apr 23
Commodities
China lunar chief accuses US of interfering in joint space programmes
BEIJING, April 23 (Reuters) - The chief designer of China's lunar exploration programme accused the United States on Wednesday of interfering in Beijing's pushes to cooperate with Europe and other foreign partners in space programmes.Wu Weiren told Reuters that China pursued a policy of open...Reuters
Wed, Apr 23
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Euro zone yields rise as White House backtracks on Fed chief, China
By Stefano Rebaudo April 23 (Reuters) - Euro area government bond yields rose on Wednesday as markets scaled back bets on European Central Bank rate cuts after U.S. President Donald Trump backed off from threats to fire the head of the Federal Reserve.Sentiment also improved after U.S. Treasury S...Reuters
Wed, Apr 23
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Putin says Russia lacks certain weapons despite beefing up military production
MOSCOW, April 23 (Reuters) - Russia's armed forces still lack certain weapons despite significantly increasing arms production last year, President Vladimir Putin told a meeting of the state Military-Industrial Commission on Wednesday. According to Putin, Russian troops have received more than 4...Reuters
Wed, Apr 23
Stocks
Street View: Tesla to brace for near-term rocky path
** Tesla TSLA.O CEO Elon Musk said on Tuesday he would significantly cut back the time he devotes to the Trump administration from next month and spend more time running his many companies, after it reported a 20% drop in auto revenue and 71% fall in net profit in Q1 ** Shares of the EV maker up 6...Reuters
Wed, Apr 23
Cryptocurrencies
Bitcoin Spot Volume Nearly Triples As BTC Breaks $91,000
On-chain data shows the Bitcoin spot market hasn’t been left behind during the latest price rally as its volume has registered a large increase. Both Bitcoin Open Interest & Spot Volume Have Shot Up In a new post on X, the on-chain analytics firm Glassnode has discussed about the latest tr...NewsBTC
Wed, Apr 23
Stocks
This Is the Average Social Security Benefit for Age 66
If you're 66 now, you were probably born around 1959 -- the year that Alaska and Hawaii became states, and the Barbie doll debuted. You're probably approaching or are in retirement, and you may be wondering what the average Social Security benefit is for those aged 66 -- and those of other ages.The ...The Motley Fool
Wed, Apr 23
Stocks
3 No-Brainer Stocks to Buy and Hold for the Next Decade
The U.S. equity market enjoyed impressive rallies in 2023 and 2024, fueled mainly by optimism around artificial intelligence (AI). However, 2025 is proving to be a different story as markets grapple with increasing economic uncertainty, rising geopolitical tensions, and an escalating trade war betwe...The Motley Fool
Wed, Apr 23
Commodities
Tariffs may mean more US steel jobs. Will there be workers to fill them?
Steel industry faces worker shortage despite high wagesWorkers are reluctant to move to steel country in ArkansasMississippi County struggles with housing and economic declineBy Timothy AeppelBLYTHEVILLE, Arkansas, April 23 (Reuters) - Thomas Reisinger commutes almost an hour-and-a-half each way for...Reuters
Wed, Apr 23
Commodities
Trump threat vaults energy policy to center stage in Canada election
Canadians go to the polls April 28Pipelines, oil exports in spotlight as country seeks to diversify away from U.S.Leading parties pledge to make domestic oil and gas more competitiveBy Amanda Stephenson CALGARY, April 23 (Reuters) - An unusual consensus around energy policy has emerged in the...Reuters
Wed, Apr 23
Commodities
Mexico exports first ULSD cargo from Olmeca refinery amid infrastructure woes
Olmeca refinery's production of viable fuels remains marginalInfrastructure challenges hinder Olmeca's domestic fuel distributionBy Stefanie Eschenbacher and Marianna Parraga MEXICO CITY/HOUSTON, April 23 (Reuters) - Mexico exported the first cargo of ultra-low sulfur diesel (ULSD) reproc...Reuters
Wed, Apr 23
Stocks
DIARY-Federal Reserve Events
***Denotes a new entry. -------------------------------------------------------- Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) MEETING DATES: 2025May 6-7 (second day: statement released 1400 EDT/1800 GMT; news conference expected 1430 EDT/1830 GMT)June 17-18 (second day: statement released 1400 EDT/1800 ...Reuters
Wed, Apr 23
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As Trump's EPA ends 'environmental justice,' minority communities may pay a price
Trump administration withdraws lawsuit against chloroprene-emitting plantGrants are slashed along with EPA's environmental justice and DEI programsNew EPA chief says US can protect the environment and economy at the same timeBy Ned Randolph and Daniel Trotta LAPLACE, Louisiana, April 23 (Reut...Reuters
Wed, Apr 23
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EXCLUSIVE-US-China fentanyl talks hang by thread amid trade war
Counternarcotics talks continue despite trade tensionsTrump wants China to punish sellers of fentanyl precursorsChina demands end to ‘unjustified’ tariffs for cooperationTrump team says Chinese offers so far are in ‘bad faith’By Michael Martina WASHINGTON, April 23 (Reuters) - Talks continue betw...Reuters
Wed, Apr 23
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PREVIEW-P&G's earnings forecast in spotlight as uncertainty plagues consumer spending
Company's diverse portfolio may shield against weak spending, analysts sayAnalysts expect P&G to cut forecast amid global trade tensionsCompany's new products and smaller packs may mitigate spending pullbackBy Juveria Tabassum April 23 (Reuters) - Procter & Gamble's PG.N annua...Reuters
Wed, Apr 23
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BREAKINGVIEWS-AI weakness makes YouTube Alphabet’s new lynchpin
By Jennifer Saba NEW YORK, April 23 (Reuters Breakingviews) - Through its 26-year run, a 6,000% run-up in its share price, and dominance of the global search engine market, Google owner Alphabet GOOGL.O has become a $1.8 trillion internet goliath. It operates the world’s most popular operating s...Reuters
Wed, Apr 23
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INSIGHT-Trump cuts threaten free vaccine program for kids amid measles outbreak
CDC staff cuts impact community outreach for vaccinesHHS canceled $11 billion in COVID-related grants$5 billion federal program provides half of childhood vaccines in the U.S.By Dan Levine, Chad TerhuneApril 23 - Dr. Ali Sherif normally gives about 50 doses of the measles vaccine to children each mo...Reuters
Wed, Apr 23
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Americans sour on Trump's handling of the economy, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds
Trump's economic approval rating falls to 37% in Reuters/Ipsos pollConcerns over recession and stock market due to tariffs and Fed chair threatsRepublicans largely support Trump, but cost of living concerns persistBy Jason Lange WASHINGTON, April 23 (Reuters) - Americans elected President Don...Reuters
Wed, Apr 23
