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UK's Starmer and Trump discuss trade, Ukraine and Iran
April 18 (Reuters) - British Prime Minister Keir Starmer spoke to U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday, a Downing Street spokesperson said.The two leaders discussed trade between the UK and the U.S., with Starmer reiterating his commitment to free and open trade and the importance of protecting the...Reuters
Fri, Apr 18
Cryptocurrencies
HashKey launches Asia’s first XRP tracker fund with Ripple backing
HashKey Capital has rolled out the first-ever XRP tracker fund in Asia, locking in a new investment option for professional buyers who want access to the Ripple token without needing to handle wallets or keys. The product, officially named the HashKey XRP Tracker Fund, was announced Friday and is already live. The tracker fund comes […]Cryptopolitan
Fri, Apr 18
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Trump revamps rule to make it easier to cut federal workers, Axios reports
WASHINGTON, April 18 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump's administration on Friday will announce it is moving ahead with a new rule, previously known as Schedule F, that will make it easier to remove federal employees it believes are undercutting Trump's agenda, Axios reported, citing offici...Reuters
Fri, Apr 18
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Measles cases in 25 US jurisdictions rise to 800 in 2025, CDC says
April 18 (Reuters) - Measles cases rose to a total of 800 patients so far in 2025 as of Thursday in 25 U.S. jurisdictions, including Texas and New Mexico, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said on Friday, up from 712 cases reported as of April 10.Reuters
Fri, Apr 18
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Mozambique requested discussions about new loan program, IMF says
WASHINGTON, April 18 (Reuters) - Mozambique has requested the start of discussions with the International Monetary Fund about a new lending program, and those talks will begin soon, an IMF spokesperson said Friday."To better align IMF support with the new government’s priorities and vision, the ...Reuters
Fri, Apr 18
Cryptocurrencies
Crypto Today: BTC holds $85k, XRP and Solana prices stall as SEC delays Ethereum ETFs staking
Cryptocurrency markets continued to move sideways on Friday, with Bitcoin price stagnation below $85,000, leading to traders hesitating to enter larger altcoin positions. Regarding news, fresh developments around ETFs, cryptocurrency regulations and adoption dominate media discourse.
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Fri, Apr 18
Stocks
Metrocity Bankshares Inc reports results for the quarter ended March 31 - Earnings Summary
Metrocity Bankshares Inc MCBS.OQ reported quarterly adjusted earnings of 63 cents per share for the quarter ended March 31, higher than the same quarter last year, when the company reported EPS of 57 cents. The lone analyst forecast for the quarter was for earnings of 61 cents per share. Revenue ...Reuters
Fri, Apr 18
Stocks
Is Kroger a Stock to Recession-Proof Your Portfolio?
In this video, Motley Fool contributors Jason Hall and Tyler Crowe break down why Kroger (NYSE: KR) may be riskier today than in many years, and why investors should consider BBB Foods (NYSE: TBBB) as a better grocery stock to buy.*Stock prices used were from the afternoon of April 10, 2025. The vid...The Motley Fool
Fri, Apr 18
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If You'd Invested $1,000 in QuantumScape Stock 4 Years Ago Here's How Much You'd Have Today
In 2021, the electric vehicle (EV) industry stood at the cusp of an exciting future. Since then, though, EV sales growth has slowed notably, and some of the top names in the industry are attracting more controversy than investor interest.Reflecting this, next-generation battery maker QuantumScape's ...The Motley Fool
Fri, Apr 18
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Should Investors Buy General Motors Stock Amid Rising Tariffs?
General Motors (NYSE: GM) will face increasing uncertainty due to President Donald Trump's tariff policies.*Stock prices used were the afternoon prices of April 15, 2025. The video was published on April 17, 2025.Where to invest $1,000 right now? Our analyst team just revealed what they believe are ...The Motley Fool
Fri, Apr 18
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AMG Signs Exclusive Agreement With Grupo Lagoa
April 18 (Reuters) - AMG Critical Materials NV AMG.AS:AMG SIGNS EXCLUSIVE AGREEMENT WITH GRUPO LAGOAAGREEMENT FOR SPODUMENE PRODUCTION IN PORTUGALAMG - INITIAL CAPACITY OF 8,000–9,000 TONS PER ANNUM BY THE H1 2027TO PROVIDE 10 MILLION EUROS LOAN FOR PILOT PLANTSUPPLY FROM PILOT PLANT TO BE BASED ON ...Reuters
Fri, Apr 18
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Should Dividend Stock Investors Buy 3M Stock?
3M (NYSE: MMM) has manufacturing facilities around the world, which gives it flexibility despite rising trade barriers.Where to invest $1,000 right now? Our analyst team just revealed what they believe are the 10 best stocks to buy right now. Learn More »*Stock prices used were the afternoon prices ...The Motley Fool
Fri, Apr 18
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Should Investors Buy Marvell Stock?
Marvell (NASDAQ: MRVL) is at the epicenter of increasing trade tensions between the U.S. and China.*Stock prices used were the afternoon prices of April 15, 2025. The video was published on April 17, 2025.Where to invest $1,000 right now? Our analyst team just revealed what they believe are the 10 b...The Motley Fool
Fri, Apr 18
Cryptocurrencies
Binance Coin (BNB) Saw 3.28% Surge But Ruvi AI’s (RUVI) $1 Valuation Could Skyrocket Your Portfolio
Binance Coin (BNB) is making headlines with new developments on its BNB Smart Chain. Recently,a wallet maintenance that was scheduled for April 17 happened and BNB’s 3.28% price surge due to the KernelDAO Megadrop has got everyone talking. But while BNB is making moves Ruvi AI has been quietly positioning itself to change the blockchain […]Cryptopolitan
Fri, Apr 18
Cryptocurrencies
XRP Price Prediction: XRP Bounces From Strong Support. Next Stop $3 Alongside This Emerging Token?
XRP has rebounded sharply from key support near $2.08, reigniting bullish sentiment as analysts set sights on the $3 mark, a level not seen since the early January. Renewed optimism around Ripple’s legal clarity and increasing utility in cross-border payments is fueling momentum. At the same time, Mutuum Finance (MUTM), an emerging DeFi player is […]Cryptopolitan
Fri, Apr 18
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DIARY-U.S. earnings week ahead
April 18 (Reuters) - Diary of U.S. (.SPX) corporate earnings for the week ahead. ** Please Note - All times given are in U.S. EDT unless otherwise stated ** U.S. EARNINGS Start DateStart TimeRICCompany NameEvent Name21-Apr-2025AMCWRBW R Berkley CorpQ1 2025 W R Berkley Corp Earnings Release...Reuters
Fri, Apr 18
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DIARY-Canada corporate earnings week ahead
April 18 (Reuters) - Diary of Canada (.GSPTSE) corporate earnings for the week ahead CANADA EARNINGS Start DateStart Time (GMT)RICCompany NameEvent Name22-Apr-2025AMCWFG.TOWest Fraser Timber Co LtdQ1 2025 West Fraser Timber Co Ltd Earnings Release23-Apr-2025AMCWCP.TOWhitecap Resources IncQ1 202...Reuters
Fri, Apr 18
Stocks
Cloudflare Stock Analysis: Buy, Hold, or Sell?
Cloudflare's (NYSE: NET) business could be relatively insulated from the rising geopolitical tensions.*Stock prices used were the afternoon prices of April 15, 2025. The video was published on April 17, 2025.Where to invest $1,000 right now? Our analyst team just revealed what they believe are the 1...The Motley Fool
Fri, Apr 18
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US appeals court upholds Massachusetts assault weapons ban
By Nate Raymond April 18 (Reuters) - A Massachusetts law banning assault weapons is not unconstitutional as a bar against owning and selling dangerous semi-automatic rifles like the AR-15 used in mass shootings is consistent with the nation's history of firearms regulation, a U.S. appeals cou...Reuters
Fri, Apr 18
