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Kremlin says Trump envoy Witkoff to inform Europeans on Ukraine
MOSCOW, April 17 (Reuters) - The Kremlin on Thursday said that a meeting between the U.S., Ukraine and European countries in Paris was a chance for U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff to inform them of the current status of talks about the search for a peace settlement in Ukraine. Kremlin spokesman Dmi...Reuters
Thu, Apr 17
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EMERGING MARKETS-Stocks, currencies rise with trade talks, Turkey's rate decision due
EM stocks up 0.8%; FX up 0.3%Turkey's central bank decision due at 1100 GMTUkraine, U.S. closer to signing minerals dealIndia eyes ending import tax on US ethane, LPG in trade talksBy Pranav Kashyap and Johann M Cherian April 17 (Reuters) - Emerging market currencies and stocks edged higher o...Reuters
Thu, Apr 17
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Deals of the day-Mergers and acquisitions
April 17 (Reuters) - The following bids, mergers, acquisitions and disposals were reported by 0930 GMT on Thursday: ** UK's Wood Group WG.L said it has extended the deadline for a takeover offer by Dubai-based Sidara to May 15 from April 17.nL4N3QV0R2 ** Abu Dhabi sovereign wealth fun...Reuters
Thu, Apr 17
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CORRECTED-Ford to recall more than 123,000 vehicles
April 17 (Reuters) - Ford Motor F.N is recalling 123,611 vehicles in the U.S. due to a fluid leak that could reduce braking performance and increase stopping distance, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on Thursday.Reuters
Thu, Apr 17
Cryptocurrencies
AI startups dominate VC funding in 2025 as investors rush to avoid ‘FOMO’ fallout
According to PitchBook data, artificial intelligence (AI) startups secured a 57.9% share of global venture capital investments in Q1 of 2025. This is a significant increase from the 28% the companies gained in the same period last year. North America follows a similar pattern, but it is focused even more on AI, with 70% of […]Cryptopolitan
Thu, Apr 17
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Kremlin says Iranian foreign minister can pass message to Putin during Moscow visit
MOSCOW, April 17 (Reuters) - Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi, who is on a visit to Moscow, will have an opportunity to pass along a message from Iran's supreme leader to Russian President Vladimir Putin, the Kremlin said.Araqchi arrived on Thursday in Moscow, where he is expected to meet ...Reuters
Thu, Apr 17
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Kremlin calls Qatari emir's visit very important, says he and Putin will sign documents
MOSCOW, April 17 (Reuters) - The Kremlin said that Russian President Vladimir Putin and Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani will sign some documents during the latter's visit to Russia on Thursday, a trip that it said was "very important".Reuters
Thu, Apr 17
Commodities
Iranian foreign minister to discuss Iran-US nuclear talks during Moscow visit, TASS reports
MOSCOW, April 17 (Reuters) - Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said he plans to discuss issues relating to nuclear talks between Iran and the United States during his visit to Moscow, Russia's TASS state news agency reported on Thursday.Araqchi arrived earlier on Thursday to Moscow, where h...Reuters
Thu, Apr 17
Stocks
BREAKINGVIEWS-Banks can dodge a 2022-style hung debt disaster
By Karen Kwok LONDON, April 17 (Reuters Breakingviews) - Leveraged-finance bankers have reasons to feel gloomy. U.S. President Donald Trump’s April 2 tariff announcement pushed up borrowing costs for indebted companies, putting new deals on the backburner. Still, the scars from the trade-war mark...Reuters
Thu, Apr 17
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London's Canary Wharf property values stabilise after pandemic slump
LONDON, April 17 (Reuters) - Property values in London's Canary Wharf financial district were roughly stable at about 6.8 billion pounds ($9 billion) last year, after declining by 15% in 2023 after the pandemic drove down office prices.The east London district is trying to revive its fortunes by...Reuters
Thu, Apr 17
Stocks
Indian auto stocks set to end 3-week losing run after Trump mulls tariff exemptions
** Indian auto stocks climb 3.9% this week, set to snap 3-week losing run** U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday he was considering tariff exemptions for auto-related imports that drew a 25% levy** Nifty Auto .NIFTYAUTO index dropped 5.6% over the last 3 weeks since Trump's administration ...Reuters
Thu, Apr 17
Cryptocurrencies
Solana (SOL) Price Underwhelms, Experts Believe Cardano (ADA) and Mutuum Finance (MUTM) Are Set To Skyrocket
The crypto market suffers from jitters which have forced Solana (SOL) to decline 15% resulting in its current price of $131. Whales sold $26 million worth of SOL tokens while founder Anatoly Yakovenko failed to improve the situation through his comparisons of U.S. bonds to the MicroStrategy financial problems. The latest decentralized governance achievement on […]Cryptopolitan
Thu, Apr 17
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This 1 Metric Shows Ethereum Soaring Over Solana and Cardano. But Is It a Buy?
Ethereum's (CRYPTO: ETH) price decline of 48% during the past 12 months leaves it badly lagging behind both Solana (CRYPTO: SOL), which gained 32%, and Cardano (CRYPTO: ADA), which lost just 7% of its value. But there's one important metric about developers on the chain that seems to suggest that be...The Motley Fool
Thu, Apr 17
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LVMH CEO: 2025 started well but worsened from March due to economic turmoil
PARIS, April 17 (Reuters) - The year started well but worsened from March due to economic turmoil linked to tariffs, the head of French luxury group LVMH LVMH.PA said on Thursday.Bernard Arnault also told the annual shareholders meeting that LVMH will focus on growth at the highest ends of its produ...Reuters
Thu, Apr 17
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Stock Market Correction: My 10 Top Stocks to Buy on Sale Right Now
The stock market has fallen significantly in the past couple months, and this has created some bargain opportunities for patient investors. In this video, I'll discuss 10 top stocks trading for discounts of 20% from their recent highs (or much more in some cases) that look extremely attractive right...The Motley Fool
Thu, Apr 17
Cryptocurrencies
Trump joins Japan trade talks in surprise move, claims ‘big progress’ on tariff dispute
President Donald Trump entered the early stage of tariff negotiations with Japan on Wednesday, escalating what could have been a preparatory discussion into a diplomatic negotiation procedure. The meeting with the President of the White House was close to 50 minutes long, and it was with Japan’s chief trade negotiator, Ryosei Akazawa. Following this was […]Cryptopolitan
Thu, Apr 17
Stocks
Liberty Energy rises on 'better-than-feared' Q1 results
** Shares of oilfield services provider Liberty Energy LBRT.N rise 12.25% to $12.83 in pre-market trade** LBRT posts Q1 adj. EBITDA of $168 mln beating est. of $156 mln, according to data compiled by LSEG** RBC Capital Markets says the beat has positive implications for the stock, "primarily by ...Reuters
Thu, Apr 17
