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TREASURIES-Long-dated yields rise as Trump ramps up attacks on Powell
Attacks on Powell send jitters across financial marketsTreasury term premium on the rise, reflecting uncertainty 2/10 yield curve steepens to highest in over three yearsBy Davide Barbuscia and Tatiana Bautzer NEW YORK, April 21 (Reuters) - Longer-dated U.S. Treasury yields rose on Monday as i...Reuters
Mon, Apr 21
Stocks
Why Alphabet Stock Is Sinking Today
Alphabet (NASDAQ: GOOGL)(NASDAQ: GOOG) stock is losing ground in Monday's trading. The company's share price was down 3% as of 3:15 p.m. ET amid a 3.2% decline for the S&P 500 and a 3.4% fall for the Nasdaq Composite.The stock market is selling off today after President Donald Trump made intensely c...The Motley Fool
Mon, Apr 21
Stocks
Here's Why Caterpillar Stock Is Having a Tough Day
Shares in Caterpillar (NYSE: CAT) were down by 3% in today's trading at 3:20 p.m. ET. The decline comes on a bad day for the markets overall and, more importantly, for the commodities that drive orders for its machinery.Caterpillar's end marketsCaterpillar is well known for its construction equipmen...The Motley Fool
Mon, Apr 21
Commodities
CBOT soybeans dip on Trump's Federal Reserve tirade
CHICAGO, April 21 (Reuters) - Chicago Board of Trade soybean futures dropped Monday as U.S. President Donald Trump bashed U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell over interest rates, triggering a wider market sell-off. CBOT July soybeans SN25 settled down 6-1/4 cents to $10.41-1/2 per bushel.CBOT J...Reuters
Mon, Apr 21
Other
Texas Walmart shooter who killed 23 avoids death penalty by pleading guilty
By Rich McKay April 21 (Reuters) - The gunman who killed 23 people and injured 22 others in a 2019 mass shooting aimed at Latinos at a Texas Walmart pleaded guilty to murder on Monday and was sentenced to life in prison without possibility of parole, prosecutors said.At the hearing on Monday, El ...Reuters
Mon, Apr 21
Cryptocurrencies
LUCE memecoin jumps 100% as traders capitalizes on news of Pope Francis’ passing
LUCE, a Vatican-themed memecoin, saw its value rise more than 100% today after the Catholic Church announced the death of Pope Francis. The token, which launched in 2024, had lost more than half of its value before the latest resurgence. According to data from CoinMarketCap, the LUCE token, inspired by the Catholic Church’s official mascot […]Cryptopolitan
Mon, Apr 21
Commodities
ICE canola futures fall as global vegoils weaken
WINNIPEG, Manitoba - April 21 (Reuters) - ICE canola futures fell with vegoils weakness on Monday.• Most-traded July canola RSN5 settled down $10.30 at$665.40 per metric ton.• The July-November spread has returned to the inverse level it has often held since the last harvest, with a more than $20 di...Reuters
Mon, Apr 21
Stocks
PREVIEW: 3M seen posting 26% year-on-year earnings drop
** Shares of 3M MMM.N falling 3.8% on Mon amid a broader selloff ahead of qtrly report due before market open on Tues** Industrial conglomerate is expected to report adj EPS of $1.77, a 26.1% yr/yr decline, on rev of $5.76 bln vs $7.72 bln in Q1 2024, a 25.5% drop, according to LSEG data** Co has be...Reuters
Mon, Apr 21
Stocks
EMERGING MARKETS-Latam FX ticks up as Trump's offensive on Fed Chair knocks dollar lower
Latam stocks and FX add 0.8% eachMoody's downgrades Bolivia's credit rating to 'Ca'Argentine peso firms past level before FX controls easedMarket holiday in Brazil By Nikhil Sharma and Shashwat Chauhan April 21 (Reuters) - Most Latin American currencies inched higher against a glo...Reuters
Mon, Apr 21
Stocks
Why Even High-Quality Financial Stocks American Express, Blackstone, and Ally Financial Plunged Today
Shares of large-cap financial stocks, even blue chip names such as American Express (NYSE: AXP), Blackstone (NYSE: BX), and Ally Financial (NYSE: ALLY), plunged on Monday, with the above three stocks falling 4.3%, 7.8%, and 5.1%, respectively, as of 2:17 p.m. ET.The across-the-board declines were li...The Motley Fool
Mon, Apr 21
Other
Simone Biles and Mondo Duplantis win Laureus awards
By Fernando KallasMADRID, April 21 (Reuters) - The world's most decorated gymnast Simone Biles was named the Sportswoman of the Year, while Swedish pole-vaulter Mondo Duplantis captured the men's honour at the Laureus awards ceremony in Madrid on Monday.Biles, who won gold medals in the team...Reuters
Mon, Apr 21
Other
Zelenskiy: Ukraine ready for talks on accord to halt attacks on civilian targets
April 21 (Reuters) - President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Monday that Ukraine stood by its proposal for an end to attacks on civilian targets and was ready for any form of discussion to achieve it."Ukraine maintains its proposal not to strike at the very least civilian targets. And we are expec...Reuters
Mon, Apr 21
Stocks
Why Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Stock Is Sinking Today
The stock of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (NYSE: TSM) is seeing a substantial sell-off Monday in response to multiple bearish catalysts. The company's share price was down 2.7% as of 2:45 p.m. ET today amid the trading backdrop of a 3.1% decline for the S&P 500 index.TSMC stock is heading lowe...The Motley Fool
Mon, Apr 21
Stocks
Tesla Is Sinking Again Today: Is It Time to Buy the Stock?
Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) stock fell again on Monday after news broke of a major delay in its production plans. As of 2 p.m. ET, the company's share price was down 7.3%, while the S&P 500 was down 3.4% as the market responded to intensifying macroeconomic concerns.The company-specific news that investors...The Motley Fool
Mon, Apr 21
Cryptocurrencies
Bitcoin Enters Classic Accumulation Phase As Fundamentals Outweigh Speculation – Insights
Bitcoin is now trading above short-term highs after reclaiming the $87,000 level just a few hours ago. This move signals growing strength among bulls, but a full bullish reversal will only be confirmed once higher resistance levels are broken. Global tensions remain high, with a trade war between th...Bitcoinist
Mon, Apr 21
Forex
CANADA FX DEBT - Canadian dollar strengthens, benchmark yield climbs
The Canadian dollar strengthened against the greenback on Monday, and the yield on benchmark government debt climbed. The loonie CAD= was trading 0.1% higher at C$1.3837 to the greenback, or 72.27 U.S. cents, after trading in a range of 1.3782 to 1.3851.Canadian government 10-year bond yields CA10YT...Reuters
Mon, Apr 21
Stocks
Apple vs. Meta Platforms: Which "Magnificent Seven" Stock Has More Upside After the Recent Sell-Off?
The ongoing tariff saga has hit most stocks particularly hard this year, and for the first time in two-plus years, even big tech hasn't been immune. The Roundhill Magnificent Seven ETF, an exchange-traded fund that tracks "Magnificent Seven" stocks, is down close to 18% this year. While uncertainty ...The Motley Fool
Mon, Apr 21
Stocks
Rule Breaker Investing: ChatGPT Asks & Motley Fool Co-Founder David Gardner Answers, Vol. 3
Buy me some peanuts and Cracker Jack, because we're back at the ol' ball game with some softball, hardball, curveball, screwball, and knuckleball questions from ChatGPT. Motley Fool co-founder David Gardner is at the plate, taking swings at these pitches and batting you home to a smarter, happier, a...The Motley Fool
Mon, Apr 21
