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USD/CAD flattens around 1.3850 as US Dollar looks for firm-footing
The USD/CAD pair trades flat around 1.3850 during North American trading hours on Tuesday. The Loonie pair turns sideways after posting a fresh six-month low near 1.3800 as the US Dollar (USD) looks for a cushion after having a downside run in the last two weeks.
Fxstreet
Tue, Apr 22
Cryptocurrencies
Dollar slump puts pressure on global central banks: devalue their currencies or stay strong?
The dollar is tanking, and it’s forcing every central bank on Earth to make a choice they hate. Either devalue their own currencies to keep exports alive, or let their money get stronger and watch their economies choke on lower demand. That’s the setup right now. The situation has been building for weeks, and it’s […]Cryptopolitan
Tue, Apr 22
Other
WR Berkley pushing for further rate after booking ex-workers comp rises of 8.3% in Q1
By Chris MunroApril 22 - (The Insurer) - WR Berkley (WRB) continues to push for rate rises after securing an ex-workers compensation average increase of 8.3% across its portfolio in Q1 2025.The Greenwich, Connecticut-based company booked net premiums written (NPW) of $3.13 billion in 2025’s first qu...Reuters
Tue, Apr 22
Other
Deals of the day-Mergers and acquisitions
April 22 (Reuters) - The following bids, mergers, acquisitions and disposals were reported by 13:30 GMT on Tuesday:** Sweden's Biotage BIOT.ST said that KKR had made a cash offer for the Swedish biotechnology firm, valuing it at around 11.6 billion Swedish crowns ($1.22 billion).** Indian teleco...Reuters
Tue, Apr 22
Stocks
South African rand firms as gold rallies
JOHANNESBURG, April 22 (Reuters) - The South African rand jumped on Tuesday as gold prices rose after U.S. President Donald Trump criticised Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, rattling markets and boosting demand for the safe-haven asset. At 1400 GMT the rand traded at 18.6025 against...Reuters
Tue, Apr 22
Stocks
Northrop leads defense giants' share slump after Q1 results
** Shares of defense companies Northrop Grumman NOC.N, RTX RTX.N, and Lockheed Martin LMT.N fall 11.1%, 8.1%, and 2.8%, respectively, after Q1 results ** NOC on track for its worst day since 2008 ** NOC and RTX leading declines on the benchmark S&P 500 index .SPX** NOC posts 49% drop in Q1 profi...Reuters
Tue, Apr 22
Other
HCLTech CEO signals opportunities despite expected tariff impact
By Sai Ishwarbharath B and Haripriya Suresh BENGALURU, April 22 (Reuters) - HCLTech HCLT.NS, India's third-largest IT services company, posted slightly lower-than-estimated fourth-quarter revenue on Tuesday, but projected growth opportunities to emerge from the global macro overhang. The c...Reuters
Tue, Apr 22
Commodities
U.S. nuclear power plant outages
April 22 (Reuters) - The following table lists total U.S. nuclear power generation capacity and the capacity offline due to planned and unplanned reasons, according to the daily data from the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission.Total capacity EL-USTOTCAP-MW ......... 96,986 MW Tota...Reuters
Tue, Apr 22
Stocks
Valmont Industries Inc reports results for the quarter ended March 31 - Earnings Summary
Valmont Industries Inc VMI.N reported quarterly adjusted earnings of $4.32 per share for the quarter ended March 31, identical to the same quarter last year. The mean expectation of six analysts for the quarter was for earnings of $4.36 per share. Wall Street expected results to range from $4.16 ...Reuters
Tue, Apr 22
Stocks
Northern Trust Corp reports results for the quarter ended March 31 - Earnings Summary
Northern Trust Corp NTRS.OQ reported quarterly adjusted earnings of $1.90 per share for the quarter ended March 31, higher than the same quarter last year, when the company reported EPS of $1.69. The mean expectation of fifteen analysts for the quarter was for earnings of $1.85 per share. Wall St...Reuters
Tue, Apr 22
Stocks
3M Co reports results for the quarter ended March 31 - Earnings Summary
3M Co MMM.N reported quarterly adjusted earnings of $1.88 per share for the quarter ended March 31, lower than the same quarter last year, when the company reported EPS of $2.39. The mean expectation of fourteen analysts for the quarter was for earnings of $1.77 per share. Wall Street expected re...Reuters
Tue, Apr 22
Stocks
Where Will Constellation Brands Be in 3 Years?
Constellation Brands (NYSE: STZ) is facing pressure on its beer sales from President Donald Trump's policies, coupled with what has already been a slower environment for its wine and spirits brands. Given these factors, let's break down why it's hard to be overly bullish on Constellation's performan...The Motley Fool
Tue, Apr 22
Other
Dubai's du signs 2 billion dirhams hyperscale data center deal with Microsoft, Crown Prince says
April 22 (Reuters) - The Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company PJSC (du) DU.DU signed a 2 billion dirham hyperscale data center deal with Microsoft MSFT.O , Dubai's Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid al-Maktoum said in a post on X on Tuesday.The deal was signed during Du...Reuters
Tue, Apr 22
Other
Falcon Risk Services hires QBE's Coppola as head of management liability
By Isha MaratheApril 22 - (The Insurer) - HDI Global Specialty-owned MGA Falcon Risk Services has hired Laura Coppola, former chief underwriting officer at QBE North America, as its head of management liability, based in New York.In her new role, Coppola will oversee growth, portfolio management an...Reuters
Tue, Apr 22
Commodities
US targets Iranian LPG magnate with sanctions, Treasury says
WASHINGTON, April 22 (Reuters) - The United States issued new sanctions on Tuesday targeting Iranian liquefied petroleum gas magnate Seyed Asadoollah Emamjomeh and his corporate network, the Treasury Department said, amid ongoing talks with Tehran on its nuclear program.Emamjomeh's network is re...Reuters
Tue, Apr 22
Stocks
Nvidia, Google, and Meta Platforms Got Hit With Shocking Legal Updates
In today's video, I discuss Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) and other companies facing legal hurdles. To learn more, check out the short video, consider subscribing, and click the special offer link below.*Stock prices used were the after-market prices of April 17, 2025. The video was published on April 19, 2...The Motley Fool
Tue, Apr 22
Stocks
GreenTree to Report Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2024 Financial Results on April 24, 2025
SHANGHAI, April 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- GreenTree Hospitality Group Ltd. (NYSE: GHG) ("GreenTree" or the "Company"), a leading hospitality management group in China, today announced that it will report its unaudited financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal y...PR Newswire
Tue, Apr 22
Stocks
Admiral Group to sell its US motor business Elephant to J.C. Flowers
By Mia MacGregorApril 22 - (The Insurer) - London-listed Admiral Group has entered into an agreement to sell its U.S. motor insurance business, including Elephant Insurance Company and Elephant Insurance Services, to global private investment firm JC Flowers for an undisclosed cash consideration. Th...Reuters
Tue, Apr 22
Stocks
Moody's Tops Q1 Earnings Forecast
Credit ratings, research, and risk analysis provider Moody's Corp. (NYSE:MCO) reported first-quarter 2025 earnings on Tuesday, April 22, that topped analysts' consensus expectations. Adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of $3.83 came in ahead of the expected $3.52. Revenue of $1.924 billion was slightl...The Motley Fool
Tue, Apr 22
