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Is Procter & Gamble a Safe Dividend Stock to Buy Now?
Procter & Gamble (NYSE: PG) sells household essentials that people need even in times of economic hardship.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 of April 13,...The Motley Fool
Fri, Apr 18
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Vance, Catholic at odds with Pope Francis, attends Vatican's Good Friday service
By Joshua McElwee VATICAN CITY, April 18 (Reuters) - U.S. Vice President JD Vance, a Catholic who has clashed with Pope Francis over the Trump administration's immigration policies, took part in a religious service at the Vatican on Friday but the convalescing pope did not attend.Vance, visit...Reuters
Fri, Apr 18
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DOGE, CFPB disregarded court orders in mass firings, statement says
By Douglas GillisonWASHINGTON, April 18 (Reuters) - A member of billionaire Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency allegedly screamed and demanded 36-hours of straight work to process Thursday's mass firings at the U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, an agency employee said i...Reuters
Fri, Apr 18
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Fed's Daly says uncertainty is not yet weighing on US economy
April 18 (Reuters) - San Francisco Federal Reserve President Mary Daly said on Friday that uncertainty over Trump administration policies is weighing on sentiment but not yet on U.S. economic growth, even as monetary policy continues to put downward pressure on inflation, leaving the Fed in no rush ...Reuters
Fri, Apr 18
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Opposition protests as Tunisia resumes mass conspiracy trial
By Tarek Amara TUNIS, April 18 (Reuters) - Scores of opposition supporters protested outside a Tunis court on Friday at the resumption of a trial of more than 40 politicians and other figures accused of conspiring against the state and President Kais Saied.Journalists also rallied against orders ...Reuters
Fri, Apr 18
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China protests US measures targeting its shipbuilding sector
BEIJING, April 18 (Reuters) - China's commerce ministry on Friday expressed dissatisfaction and opposition after the U.S. announced measures targeting China's shipbuilding, maritime and logistics sectors including port fees for China-linked ships.In a statement, the Chinese ministry called o...Reuters
Fri, Apr 18
Commodities
Trump administration kicks off plan for expanded offshore drilling
April 18 (Reuters) - The U.S. Interior Department on Friday said it would begin taking public input for a new five-year offshore oil and gas leasing program that could include new zones in the Arctic and elsewhere to maximize energy development.President Donald Trump has ordered government agencies ...Reuters
Fri, Apr 18
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Sean 'Diddy' Combs arrives in court as he seeks delay to sex trafficking trial
By Luc Cohen NEW YORK, April 18 (Reuters) - Sean 'Diddy' Combs appeared in Manhattan federal court on Friday for a hearing over the hip-hop mogul's bid to delay his upcoming sex trafficking trial by two months. Combs, 55, has pleaded not guilty to five criminal counts including ra...Reuters
Fri, Apr 18
Cryptocurrencies
Ethereum Price Stalls In Tight Range – Big Price Move Incoming?
Ethereum is trading at critical levels after enduring weeks of aggressive selling pressure. Since retracing below the key $2,000 mark, the second-largest cryptocurrency has struggled to regain bullish momentum. Currently down 21% from that level, ETH continues to hover near $1,580, reflecting a clea...NewsBTC
Fri, Apr 18
Cryptocurrencies
XRP Vs. Bitcoin: Ripple Drops Bombshell On Which One Is Better
The debate between XRP and Bitcoin has been a long one as Ripple’s vision for the blockchain spanned far beyond the initial expectations of cryptocurrencies. Bitcoin continues to lead in terms of adoption, but that has not stopped comparisons of altcoins to the pioneer cryptocurrency. The latest com...Bitcoinist
Fri, Apr 18
Cryptocurrencies
Why Whale Investors Favor Ripple (XRP) and Mutuum Finance (MUTM) Over Solana (SOL) in 2025
The robust fundamentals together with growth potential of Ripple (XRP) and Mutuum Finance (MUTM) attracts many whale investors to both platforms in 2025. The market value spike of $7.74 billion in Ripple (XRP) on April 12, 2025 was triggered by relatively low institutional capital inflows of $12.87 million which demonstrates how the platform responds to […]Cryptopolitan
Fri, Apr 18
Stocks
Huge News for Rocket Lab: Behind the Latest Multibillion-Dollar Opportunity
Rocket Lab (NASDAQ: RKLB) announced this week that it has opened up billions in potential revenue in the U.S. and U.K., driving the stock higher. But is this new backlog or something else? Travis Hoium digs into the reality for Rocket Lab.*Stock prices used were end-of-day prices of April 16, 2025. ...The Motley Fool
Fri, Apr 18
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What AMD, Nvidia, and TSMC Stock Investors Should Know About Recent Updates
In this video, I go over Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing's (NYSE: TSM) first-quarter earnings report and some more news about Nvidia and AMD. Watch the short video to learn more, consider subscribing, and click the special offer link below.*Stock prices used were from the trading day of April 16,...The Motley Fool
Fri, Apr 18
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New Trump policy to speed deportations cannot be implemented, US judge rules
By Nate Raymond and Daniel WiessnerApril 18 (Reuters) - A U.S. judge on Friday barred the Trump administration from implementing a new policy allowing it to rapidly deport hundreds if not thousands of migrants to countries other than their own without giving them a chance to show they fear being per...Reuters
Fri, Apr 18
Commodities
Trump to fast-track permitting for 10 mining projects across US
April 18 (Reuters) - The Trump administration on Friday said it will fast-track permitting for 10 mining projects across the United States that would supply copper, lithium, coal and other minerals.The move, which is connected to President Donald Trump's critical minerals executive order from la...Reuters
Fri, Apr 18
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Deadliest US strike in Yemen kills 74 at oil terminal, Houthis say
Deadliest strike since US campaign beganStrikes against Houthis in response to Red Sea attacksUS military says target was fuel sourceRescue teams continuing search site, says Houthi-run ministry ADEN/WASHINGTON, April 17 (Reuters) - U.S. strikes on Yemen's Ras Isa fuel terminal on the Red Sea...Reuters
Fri, Apr 18
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Italy agrees with US to oppose 'discriminatory' tech taxes
WASHINGTON, April 18 (Reuters) - Italy and the United States issued a joint statement against "discriminatory" taxes on digital services on Friday, in a possible signal Rome is moving away from a levy that has irked Washington. The statement came as Meloni held back-to-back transatl...Reuters
Fri, Apr 18
