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Trump administration publishes cache of RFK assassination records
By Chris Prentice NEW YORK, April 18 (Reuters) - The U.S. National Archives has released thousands of pages of records related to the assassination of Senator Robert F. Kennedy, according to the agency's website, following President Donald Trump's order to publish previously classified in...Reuters
Fri, Apr 18
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Trump will study whether to fire Fed Chair Powell, adviser says
By White, House, economic, adviser and Kevin WASHINGTON, April 18 (Reuters) - White House economic adviser Kevin Hassett said on Friday that President Donald Trump and his team would study the matter when asked if firing Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell was an option."The president and his...Reuters
Fri, Apr 18
Technical Analysis
EUR/USD climbs as US Dollar weakens on trade tensions
The Euro advances against the US Dollar in muted trading, as financial markets are closed on Good Friday. At the time of writing, the EUR/USD trades at 1.1385, up 0.21%, lacking the strength to break the elusive 1.14 mark.
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Fri, Apr 18
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Russia, Ukraine to exchange prisoners Saturday in UAE-mediated swap, source close to negotiations says
DUBAI, April 18 (Reuters) - Russia and Ukraine will conduct a new prisoner swap on Saturday mediated by the United Arab Emirates, a source close to the negotiations told Reuters. Nearly 500 Russian and Ukrainian prisoners and 46 injured soldiers will be exchanged in the latest swap to be mediated by...Reuters
Fri, Apr 18
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EXCLUSIVE-Iran wants guarantees Trump will not quit a new nuclear pact, Iranian official says
Second round of talks to be held in Rome on SaturdayIran will not halt all enrichment or dismantle centrifugesTrump abandoned previous deal in 2018By Parisa Hafezi DUBAI, April 18 (Reuters) - Iran told the United States in talks last week it was ready to accept some limits on its uranium enrichme...Reuters
Fri, Apr 18
Stocks
Is Lyft Set for Huge Growth With Europe Expansion?
Lyft (NASDAQ: LYFT) is acquiring a taxi app in Europe. This may seem like an odd addition to the business, but Travis Hoium explains why it's a perfect strategic fit in this video.*Stock prices used were end-of-day prices of April 16, 2025. The video was published on April 17, 2025.Where to invest $...The Motley Fool
Fri, Apr 18
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Texas says measles cases rise to 597 since late January
April 18 (Reuters) - The Texas Department of State Health Services on Friday, reported 597 measles cases in the state since late January, an increase of 36 since the update on Tuesday.The department said the outbreak is primarily in West Texas and added that 4% or fewer than 30 of the confirmed case...Reuters
Fri, Apr 18
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Trump administration seeks records from Harvard on foreign funding and ties
Trump has threatened to cut federal funding for universities over pro-Palestinian protests, DEI, transgender policiesHarvard rejected Trump administration's demands earlier this weekRights advocates and experts have condemned Trump administration's crackdownBy Kanishka Singh WASHINGTON, A...Reuters
Fri, Apr 18
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Td Bank Group Comments On Expected Impact Of Charles Schwab Corporation's First Quarter Earnings
April 18 (Reuters) - Toronto-Dominion Bank TD.TO:TD BANK GROUP COMMENTS ON EXPECTED IMPACT OF THE CHARLES SCHWAB CORPORATION'S FIRST QUARTER EARNINGSTORONTO-DOMINION BANK - EXPECTS CDN $74 MILLION REPORTED EQUITY IN SCHWAB Q1 EARNINGSTORONTO-DOMINION BANK - EXPECTS CDN $83 MILLION ADJUSTED EQUIT...Reuters
Fri, Apr 18
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Vacasa Responds To Revised Unsolicited Proposal From Davidson Kempner Capital Management
April 18 (Reuters) - Vacasa Inc VCSA.O:VACASA RESPONDS TO REVISED UNSOLICITED PROPOSAL FROM DAVIDSON KEMPNER CAPITAL MANAGEMENTVACASA INC - BOARD REAFFIRMS SUPPORT FOR CASAGO TRANSACTIONVACASA INC - SPECIAL COMMITTEE REJECTS DAVIDSON KEMPNER PROPOSALReuters
Fri, Apr 18
Stocks
This Incredibly Cheap Artificial Intelligence (AI) Stock Is a Terrific Bargain Right Now
Micron Technology (NASDAQ: MU) is having a woeful April as shares of the memory specialist have dropped 20% so far this month, and the tariff-fueled turmoil has a lot to do with the stock's recent pullback. Reports suggest that Micron could increase the prices of its memory products amid the ongoing...The Motley Fool
Fri, Apr 18
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Texas Health Department Reports 597 Measles Cases As Of April 18
April 18 (Reuters) - TEXAS HEALTH DEPARTMENT:TEXAS HEALTH DEPARTMENT REPORTS 597 MEASLES CASES AS OF APRIL 18 - WEBSITETEXAS HEALTH DEPARTMENT REPORTS 62 HOSPITALIZATIONS IN MEASLES PATIENTS AS OF APRIL 18 - WEBSITETEXAS HEALTH DEPARTMENT REPORTS 371 MEASLES CASES IN GAINES COUNTY AS OF APRIL 18 - W...Reuters
Fri, Apr 18
Cryptocurrencies
Stablecoin Growth Is Slowing Down—What It Means For Bitcoin
On-chain data shows the stablecoins have been witnessing a slowdown in growth recently. Here’s what this could imply for Bitcoin and other cryptos. Stablecoin Market Cap Still Rising, But At A Much Slower Rate In a new post on X, the on-chain analytics firm Glassnode has talked about the lates...Bitcoinist
Fri, Apr 18
Cryptocurrencies
XRP Coils Below $2.20 Amid ETF Speculation; Meanwhile Investors Accumulate Yeti Ouro Before Price Increase
On April 16, 2025, the story is told through the eyes of two assets. XRP, struggling with regulatory headwinds and ETF speculation, and Yeti Ouro (YETIO), a new meme coin with gaming utility, has seen its presale surge past $3.3 million.. XRP vs SEC: The Never Ending Saga XRP price is facing a challenge reaching […]Cryptopolitan
Fri, Apr 18
Stocks
Worried About How Tariffs Will Affect Your Portfolio? Look for Stocks That Have 1 Super Characteristic.
The stock market has been whipsawing as a result of new tariff announcements that add more complexity and uncertainty to the mix. While it appears as though President Donald Trump is enacting a more stabilizing approach with a temporary pause in place and exemptions for certain products coming into ...The Motley Fool
Fri, Apr 18
Cryptocurrencies
Governments Rush to Binance for Crypto Guidance: What This Means for the Best Altcoins in 2025
Richard Teng, Binance’s chief executive, said that the company is involved in supporting and advertising ‘a number of governments’ with crypto policy frameworks. Interestingly, Teng didn’t disclose which governments Binance is working with. All he said was that they’ve been approached by ̵...Bitcoinist
Fri, Apr 18
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Four convicted in Guinea-Bissau cocaine bust transferred to US
BISSAU, April 18 (Reuters) - Four foreign nationals convicted of trafficking 2.63 metric tons of cocaine in Guinea-Bissau last September have been transferred to the United States to face another trial there, the U.S. Justice Department said on Friday.Ramon Manriquez Castillo, a dual U.S. and Mexica...Reuters
Fri, Apr 18
