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Trump Attacks Fed, Wall Street Shudders, But Bitcoin Draws Strength
US financial markets plunged Monday while cryptocurrency prices remained firm, as US President Donald Trump ramped up his public feud with Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell, The Guardian and other news outlets reported Tuesday. The clash between the country’s highest political and monetar...NewsBTC
Tue, Apr 22
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Ukraine ready to hold talks with Russia once ceasefire in place, Zelenskiy says
KYIV, April 22 (Reuters) - President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Tuesday that Ukraine would be ready to hold talks with Russia in any format once a ceasefire deal is in place and the fighting has stopped. The Ukrainian leader also told reporters at a briefing that a Ukrainian delegation meeting offi...Reuters
Tue, Apr 22
Stocks
Why Shares of Amazon, Walmart, and Home Depot Are Rebounding Today
The stocks of big-box retailers and large e-commerce companies rebounded today, as news reports hinted at progress on negotiations between the Trump administration and trade partners. U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent also reportedly expressed more positive sentiment regarding the United States'...The Motley Fool
Tue, Apr 22
Stocks
BCB Bancorp falls after posting surprise first-quarter loss
** Community lender BCB Bancorp's BCBP.O shares fall 5.2% to $8.91** BCBP posts Q1 loss of 51 cents/shr vs Wall Street expectations of profit of 22 cents/shr** Q1 loss was driven by a $13.7 million reserve tied to a $34.2 million loan in the cannabis sector - CEO Michael Shriner** "Although ...Reuters
Tue, Apr 22
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California bar seeks to reduce pass score after disastrous exam rollout
By Karen Sloan April 22 (Reuters) - The State Bar of California said it will ask the state's high court to adjust test scores for those who took its problem-plagued February bar exam, which was marred by technical and logistical issues.The state bar on Monday said it wants to set the raw pass...Reuters
Tue, Apr 22
Stocks
US bank Investar jumps after Piper Sandler upgrades to 'overweight'
** U.S. bank Investar Holding's ISTR.O shares jump as much as 12.3%; last up 10% at $18.69** Piper Sandler upgrades ISTR to "overweight" from "neutral"; raises PT to $22 from $21, a 30% upside to stock's last close** Brokerage says ISTR earlier this week delivered strong Q1 r...Reuters
Tue, Apr 22
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Verve adds Dual’s Steward to lead forestry play
By Chris MunroApril 22 - (The Insurer) - Verve Risk Services has brought in Gordon Steward from rival MGA platform Dual Group to lead its expansion into the forestry industry in Latin America, Southeast Asia, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa.Steward, who has been appointed head of forestry, w...Reuters
Tue, Apr 22
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Trump administration to respond in court to Harvard's funding freeze challenge, White House says
WASHINGTON, April 22 (Reuters) - The Trump administration will respond in court to Harvard University's lawsuit seeking to block a federal funding freeze imposed after the institution rejected a list of White House demands that it said would undermine its independence, White House spokeswoman Ka...Reuters
Tue, Apr 22
Stocks
Carvana up after Piper Sandler raises PT
** Online used-car retailer Carvana's CVNA.N shares rise 9.2% to $213.8** Piper Sandler raises PT on CVNA to $230 from $225** Says as long as automotive credit keeps flowing, CVNA will continue growing unit sales, even if higher prices prompt lower market-wide transactions ** Used vehicle sales ...Reuters
Tue, Apr 22
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Trump plans to speak with India's Modi after Kashmir attack
April 22 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump plans to speak with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to express his "heartfelt condolences" after suspected militants opened fire on tourists in India's Jammu and Kashmir territory, killing at least 20 people, the White House said on Tu...Reuters
Tue, Apr 22
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China says Iran's foreign minister will visit on Wednesday
BEIJING, April 22 (Reuters) - Iran's Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araqchi will visit China on April 23 at the invitation of China, the Chinese foreign ministry announced on Tuesday.The two sides will discuss bilateral relations and international and regional hot-spot issues of common concern, mi...Reuters
Tue, Apr 22
Stocks
BREAKINGVIEWS-Crafty CEOs peek around tariff corners
By Sebastian Pellejero NEW YORK, April 22 (Reuters Breakingviews) - There are many reasons to dump U.S. stocks, but even in bad markets there are good opportunities. In these trade-ravaged times, some companies have positioned themselves, relatively speaking, to ride out the turmoil, for a while...Reuters
Tue, Apr 22
Stocks
Why Palantir Stock Is Surging Today
After sell-offs yesterday, Palantir (NASDAQ: PLTR) stock is rising in Tuesday's trading. The software specialist's share price was up 3.6% as of 10:15 a.m. ET amid the backdrop of a 1.9% gain for the S&P 500 and a 2.1% gain for the Nasdaq Composite. The stock had been up as much as 6.1% earlier in t...The Motley Fool
Tue, Apr 22
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Democrat Phillips resigns from US energy regulatory panel
WASHINGTON, April 22 (Reuters) - Willie Phillips, a Democratic commissioner on the U.S. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, resigned on Monday, opening the way for President Donald Trump to nominate another member who would give the five-member panel a Republican majority.The resignation of Philli...Reuters
Tue, Apr 22
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White House: Trump envoy Witkoff will visit Russia this week for Putin talks
WASHINGTON, April 22 (Reuters) - U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff will travel to Russia for talks later this week with Russian President Vladimir Putin about the war in Ukraine, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters on Tuesday.Leavitt said "we're hopefully moving in the...Reuters
Tue, Apr 22
Stocks
Here's How RTX Shocked the Market Today (Hint: It's Tariff Related)
Comments about tariff impacts helped send the stock of aerospace and defense company RTX (NYSE: RTX) down today. It was down 10.5% at 1:30 p.m. ET as broader markets rallied. RTX's first-quarter earnings and guidanceThere was nothing wrong with RTX's first-quarter earnings report released today, and...The Motley Fool
Tue, Apr 22
Stocks
Why Halliburton Stock Is Down Today
Oil services company Halliburton (NYSE: HAL) delivered a first-quarter report that met analysts' expectations, but also warned of troubles ahead. Investors were disappointed, sending Halliburton shares down by as much as 10% at the open and down by 6% as of 1:28 p.m. ET, even as the broader market r...The Motley Fool
Tue, Apr 22
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Vladimir Putin offers to halt Ukraine invasion along current front line, FT reports
April 22 (Reuters) - Russian President Vladimir Putin has offered to halt his invasion of Ukraine across the current front line as part of efforts to reach a peace deal with U.S. President Donald Trump, the Financial Times reported on Tuesday citing people familiar with the matter.Putin told Steve W...Reuters
Tue, Apr 22
Technical Analysis
Gold pulls back from $3,500 record as China trade hopes spur profit-taking
Gold price retreats after hitting a record high at $3,500, but traders booking profits and improving risk appetite send the Bullion drifting lower, although US Treasury yields drop. At the time of writing, XAU/USD hovers near $3,400, down over 0.63%.
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Tue, Apr 22
