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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
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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
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Chipmaker UMC says no merger 'activity' right now, amid GlobalFoundries talk
TAIPEI, April 23 (Reuters) - Taiwanese chipmaker United Microelectronics Corp (UMC) said on Wednesday that there was currently no ongoing merger activity, following reports the company and U.S.-based GlobalFoundries GFS.O are considering a tie-up. UMC 2303.TW, UMC.N and GlobalFoundries GFS.O ...Reuters
Wed, Apr 23
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Intuitive Surgical warns of tariff impact after upbeat quarterly earnings (April 22)
By Kamal ChoudhuryApril 22 (Reuters) - Medical device maker Intuitive Surgical ISRG.O said on Tuesday that U.S. tariffs will increasingly weigh on its business for the rest of the year, disrupting operations in China and potentially eroding its competitive edge in contract talks with hospitals.Inve...Reuters
Wed, Apr 23
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LIVE MARKETS-Carmaggedon leaves auto parts suppliers down but not out
Stoxx 600 up 1.7%, Dax up 2.7% U.S. administration takes softer tone on China, FedS&P futures up 2% SAP shares jump 9% after results Welcome to the home for real-time coverage of markets brought to you by Reuters reporters. You can share your thoughts with us at markets.research@thomsonreuters.c...Reuters
Wed, Apr 23
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Lumon doubles down on intent to bid for currency firm Argentex
April 23 (Reuters) - Payments services provider Lumon Acquisitions said on Wednesday it is prepared to make a firm offer for British currency risk management company Argentex AGFX.L after its earlier non-binding proposal was rejected.Earlier on Wednesday, Argentex said it was in advanced talks with ...Reuters
Wed, Apr 23
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Portugal asks EU to activate fiscal leeway for defence spending
LISBON, April 23 (Reuters) - Portugal will ask the European Commission to activate the so-called fiscal escape clause to allow for higher defence spending worth up to 1.5% of gross domestic product, the finance ministry said on Wednesday, one of the first member states to do so.European countries ar...Reuters
Wed, Apr 23
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Benchmark Minerals and ICE team up for battery material futures
By Pratima Desai LONDON, April 23 (Reuters) - Prices of battery materials lithium and cobalt assessed by consultancy Benchmark Minerals Intelligence (BMI) will be used for contracts launched by Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) in June, BMI told Reuters.For BMI, a price reporting agency (PRA), this...Reuters
Wed, Apr 23
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Novo Nordisk Investors Just Got Terrible News. Should You Sell the Stock?
Denmark-based pharmaceutical giant Novo Nordisk (NYSE: NVO) has been struggling during the past year. Its financial results -- though strong by comparison to most of its peers -- haven't been as good as investors expected. The company has also faced clinical trial setbacks: An otherwise promising we...The Motley Fool
Wed, Apr 23
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Where Will Shiba Inu Be in 1 Year?
As Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) approaches the fifth anniversary of its August 2020 launch, it stands as a surprising success story in the volatile cryptocurrency landscape. The project has grown into a multifaceted ecosystem, with a current market capitalization of around $7.2 billion, ranking Shiba In...The Motley Fool
Wed, Apr 23
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Gold miners down as bullion prices edge lower
** U.S.-listed shares of gold miners down premarket, tracking a fall in bullion prices GOL/** Spot gold XAU= down 1.3% at $3,336.61/ounce, after hitting a record high of $3,500.05/ounce in the previous session** Gold prices dipped after U.S. President Donald Trump hinted at lower tariffs for China a...Reuters
Wed, Apr 23
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This Company's Co-CEOs Just Bought More Shares. Should You?
Nobody has more information about a company than its insiders, especially its executive management team. That's why when one of them buys more shares, it sometimes gives individual investors insights into the company's prospects. If those with the most knowledge think it's worth loading up on the st...The Motley Fool
Wed, Apr 23
