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Why MP Materials Stock Was a Massive Winner This Week
Rare earth miner and processor MP Materials (NYSE: MP) had quite the week to remember, both operationally and on the stock market. On the back of some quite favorable news, the company's shares raced more than 16% higher over the course of the week, according to data compiled by S&P Global Market In...The Motley Fool
Fri, Apr 18
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Tufts student challenging immigration arrest must be moved to Vermont, US judge rules
Judge orders transfer of Rumeysa Ozturk to VermontOzturk claims arrest due to pro-Palestinian advocacyOzturk's case highlights Trump's immigration policiesBy Nate Raymond April 18 (Reuters) - A federal judge ordered President Donald Trump's administration on Friday to transfer a Tufts...Reuters
Fri, Apr 18
Cryptocurrencies
Crypto Mixer eXch Calls It Quits: Under Fire Over Bybit Hack
Cryptocurrency exchange eXch will close down on May 1 after being accused of facilitating money laundering of funds stolen in the record-breaking Bybit hack. The firm made the announcement yesterday in a statement that cited pressure from law enforcement as the primary reason for closure. Related Re...Bitcoinist
Fri, Apr 18
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Trump to reclassify many federal workers, making them easier to fire
Trump's order may affect hundreds of thousands of federal workersExperts warn reclassification could lead to mass layoffsFederal workers' unions oppose Trump's employment changesBy Tim Reid and Ismail ShakilApril 18 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday his administratio...Reuters
Fri, Apr 18
Stocks
Shopify: E-Commerce Giant With Growth -- but Is It Overpriced?
Explore the exciting world of Shopify (NASDAQ: SHOP) with our expert analysts in this Motley Fool Scoreboard episode. Check out the video below to gain valuable insights into market trends and potential investment opportunities!*Stock prices used were the prices of March 12, 2025. The video was publ...The Motley Fool
Fri, Apr 18
Stocks
Why Verve Therapeutics Zoomed 40% Higher This Week
Good news from the laboratory and a clutch of bullish analyst notes were the drivers behind Verve Therapeautics' (NASDAQ: VERV) big stock price leap this week. By the time the dust cleared, the biotech company's shares soared 40% higher over the period, according to data compiled by S&P Global Marke...The Motley Fool
Fri, Apr 18
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Trump administration lawyer not aware of plans to deport Venezuelans on Friday or Saturday
April 18 (Reuters) - A U.S. Justice Department lawyer told a judge on Friday that the department was not aware of any Trump administration plans to deport Venezuelans on Friday or on Saturday.Reuters
Fri, Apr 18
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US will abandon Ukraine peace push if no progress soon, Trump and Rubio say
Rubio says US needs to decide 'in a matter of days'Warning comes amid some progress in Ukraine talksDiplomats say his comments reflect frustration with RussiaTrump had promised to end war on first day in officeBy Bart H. Meijer, Gabriel Stargardter and Andrea Shalal PARIS/WASHINGTON, Apri...Reuters
Fri, Apr 18
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REFILE-US military to slash troops in Syria to under 1,000
WASHINGTON, April 18 (Reuters) - The U.S. military will consolidate its presence in Syria over the coming weeks and months in a move that could reduce the number of troops it has in the country by half, chief Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell said on Friday.The U.S. military has about 2,000 U.S. tr...Reuters
Fri, Apr 18
Stocks
Why DaVita Stock Got Rocked This Week
We're in an age when the threat of cyberattacks is real and substantial. Confirming this, veteran healthcare company DaVita (NYSE: DVA) suffered a hacker ambush in recent days, a situation that spooked many investors. As a result, according to data compiled by S&P Global Market Intelligence, DaVita'...The Motley Fool
Fri, Apr 18
Stocks
Hertz CEO says he is humbled by Bill Ackman's endorsement
April 18 (Reuters) - The CEO of Hertz HTZ.O said he feels humbled following comments by billionaire investor Bill Ackman, whose investment management company Pershing Square recently accumulated a 19.8% stake in the car rental firm. "I am humbled, and we should all feel encouraged by Bill Ackman...Reuters
Fri, Apr 18
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Soccer-River Plate win 3-0 at Gimnasia to snap draw streak
LA PLATA, Argentina, April 18 (Reuters) - River Plate ended a run of four consecutive draws with a 3-0 win at Gimnasia La Plata in the Argentine Primera Division Apertura tournament on Friday.The visitors struggled to break down Gimnasia's defence early on before taking the lead through Sebastia...Reuters
Fri, Apr 18
Commodities
Trump to fast-track permitting for 10 mining projects across US
By Ernest Scheyder April 18 (Reuters) - The White House on Friday said it will fast-track permitting for 10 mining projects across the United States as part of President Donald Trump's push to expand critical minerals production.The projects - which would supply copper, antimony and other min...Reuters
Fri, Apr 18
Cryptocurrencies
Retail investors keep buying the dip but what happens when the market doesn’t bounce back?
Retail investors are still rushing to “buy the dip,” but market veterans warn the strategy could fail if share prices keep falling instead of bouncing back. For most of the past 15 years, buying every dip has worked. Brief recessions, including the 2020 downturn and the 2022 bear market, were followed by quick, strong rebounds. […]Cryptopolitan
Fri, Apr 18
Cryptocurrencies
What’s Going On With Dogecoin And Shiba Inu?
Amid the recent market downturn, several developments have occurred in the Dogecoin and Shiba Inu ecosystems. These include fundamentals, which provide a bullish outlook for the foremost meme coins. Developments In the Dogecoin Ecosystem Recent developments in the Dogecoin ecosystem include the laun...Bitcoinist
Fri, Apr 18
Cryptocurrencies
Bitcoin Enters Oversold Levels, Analyst Warns This Is Bearish, Not Bullish
Crypto analyst Quinten recently revealed that Bitcoin has entered oversold levels. However, analyst Dr. Cat has warned that, contrary to public opinion, this development is bearish, not bullish, for the flagship crypto. In an X post, Dr. Cat stated that Bitcoin entering oversold levels is “super-bea...NewsBTC
Fri, Apr 18
Cryptocurrencies
Investing In Solana (SOL) and Cardano (ADA) Can’t Bring Any Life Changing Gains Soon; Investors Eye Ruvi AI (RUVI) For 13,900% ROI
The cryptocurrency space has always been a hotbed of innovation, with projects like Solana and Cardano getting everyone’s attention. Solana with its super fast transaction speeds and scalable network is making waves in DeFi and NFTs. Cardano is still standing out with its methodical and research driven approach and getting attention for its plans to […]Cryptopolitan
Fri, Apr 18
Cryptocurrencies
Shiba Inu (SHIB) Barks Again as Bulls Return, But Is Mutuum Finance (MUTM) the Real 100x Gem in 2025?
After months of sideways action, Shiba Inu (SHIB) is once again showing signs of life. A renewed wave of bullish sentiment has lifted the meme token off its recent lows, sparking optimism among traders targeting a return toward its previous highs. But while SHIB captures short-term headlines, seasoned investors are shifting their gaze to the […]Cryptopolitan
Fri, Apr 18
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Soccer-Messi plays down Argentina-Mexico rivalry
April 18 (Reuters) - Lionel Messi has poured cold water on the idea of a heated rivalry between Argentina and Mexico, saying that the alleged tensions between the teams simply do not exist.Video footage of an incident in the dressing room after the Mexico v Argentina group match at the 2022 Qatar Wo...Reuters
Fri, Apr 18
