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US officials head to Europe for high-level talks on Ukraine, Iran
By Gram Slattery, Steve Holland and Humeyra Pamuk WASHINGTON, April 16 (Reuters) - U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and White House envoy Steve Witkoff will travel to Europe this week for talks about ending Russia's war in Ukraine and laying the groundwork for a nuclear deal with Iran. ...Reuters
Wed, Apr 16
Economic Indicator
US business inventories rise moderately in February
WASHINGTON, April 16 (Reuters) - U.S. business inventories increased slightly in February amid strong sales growth likely as households stocked up on goods ahead of tariffs on imports.Inventories rose 0.2% after climbing 0.3% in January, the Commerce Department's Census Bureau said on Wednesday....Reuters
Wed, Apr 16
Economic Indicator
USD/CAD slumps further as BoC leaves interest rates steady at 2.75%
The USD/CAD pair extends its downside below 1.3900 during North American trading hours on Wednesday. The Loonie pair weakens further as the Bank of Canada (BoC) leaves its borrowing rates at 2.75%, as expected.
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Wed, Apr 16
Stocks
Lyft investor Engine Capital names board nominees in start to proxy battle
April 16 (Reuters) - Activist investor Engine Capital is gearing up for a proxy battle at Lyft LYFT.O, after it nominated two directors to the board of the ride-hailing company on Wednesday.The hedge fund, which owns about 1% of Lyft, said it nominated Alan Bazaar and Daniel Silvers for election to ...Reuters
Wed, Apr 16
Cryptocurrencies
Best Crypto to Buy as OpenAI and Musk’s Battle Escalates & OpenAI Tests New AI Agent
OpenAI’s ambitions have always been out of the ordinary. Now, in an act of what some view as a direct challenge to Elon Musk, the AI giant is working on a social media app similar to X. Currently at an internal prototype stage, the app might be a social feed based on OpenAI’s image gener...NewsBTC
Wed, Apr 16
Stocks
What Nvidia, AMD, and Intel Stock Investors Should Know About Recent Updates
In today's video, I discuss Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA), Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ: AMD), Intel (NASDAQ: INTC), other technology stocks, and recent updates affecting the semiconductor market. To learn more, check out the short video, consider subscribing, and click the special offer link below.*Stock...The Motley Fool
Wed, Apr 16
Economic Indicator
INSTANT VIEW-Bank of Canada holds benchmark rate steady at 2.75%
TORONTO, April 16 (Reuters) - The Bank of Canada on Wednesday held its benchmark interest rate at 2.75%, its first pause after seven consecutive cuts. MARKET REACTION: CAD/LINK: nBCLGFELB6 COMMENTSDOUG PORTER, CHIEF ECONOMIST AT BMO CAPITAL MARKETS"Obviously it was a difficult decision. ...Reuters
Wed, Apr 16
Stocks
LIVE MARKETS-US stocks fall in early trade as tech weighs
Main US equity indexes red; Nasdaq, off most, down >2%Tech worst sector performer; Energy, Materials gain Euro STOXX 600 index off ~0.8%Dollar down; bitcoin ~flat; crude up ~2%; gold up >2.5%US 10-Year Treasury yield edges up to ~4.33%Welcome to the home for real-time coverage of markets broug...Reuters
Wed, Apr 16
Stocks
BMO Capital Markets reinstates coverage on gold, copper miners
** BMO Capital Markets says gold and copper sectors are in good health; companies have decent margins, conservative balance sheets, and still good discipline on shareholder returns** Brokerage sees early growth tailwinds; a more supportive regulatory environment, ample funding sources, and an improv...Reuters
Wed, Apr 16
Stocks
Gold's lustre undimmed, prices hit records above $3,300/oz
Gold has risen around 26% so far in 2025Has logged 25 record highs this yearDollar weakness helps to spur buying By Rahul Paswan and Anjana Anil April 16 (Reuters) - Gold prices pierced the $3,300 an ounce barrier to hit record highs as investors sought a refuge from the turbulence surrounding tr...Reuters
Wed, Apr 16
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Changing the venue of Iran-US talks might 'jeopardize any beginning', Iran's foreign ministry says
DUBAI, April 16 (Reuters) - Iran's foreign ministry spokeperson compared the venue of the Iran-US nuclear talks to a goalpost on Wednesday, saying moving it might 'jeopardize any beginning'.Baghaei's comments on X came after Iran's state media and sources briefed on the matter sa...Reuters
Wed, Apr 16
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Incentivizing resiliency is key to coping with climate risk: Triple-I's Kevelighan
By Isha MaratheApril 15 - (The Insurer) – As the insurance industry shifts gears from repairing losses to predicting and mitigating them, the Insurance Information Institute is launching an incentivization initiative to lower the risk of catastrophe-prone properties during a climate disaster, said ...Reuters
Wed, Apr 16
Stocks
Tariffs, Trump, and Turmoil
In this podcast, Motley Fool analysts talk about economic uncertainty, airlines, building materials, and assorted spirits.Motley Fool analyst Asit Sharma caught up with Martín de los Santos, the CFO of MercadoLibre, at The Motley Fool's Market Volatility Summit. They talked about how MercadoLibre be...The Motley Fool
Wed, Apr 16
Stocks
US STOCKS-Wall St tumbles, Nvidia drops after new US chip export curbs
Indexes down: Dow 0.33%, S&P 500 0.86%, Nasdaq 1.64%United Airlines up on stable quarterly bookings March retail sales stronger than expected Fed Chair Powell's speech on tapBy Lisa Pauline Mattackal and Purvi Agarwal April 16 (Reuters) - Wall Street's main indexes slid on Wednesd...Reuters
Wed, Apr 16
Stocks
Every Wolfspeed Investor Should Keep an Eye on This Number
Do you own a stake in industrial technology outfit Wolfspeed (NYSE: WOLF)? Maybe it's on your watch list? Whatever the case, it's a compelling but complicated investment prospect. The company's tech is critical to several industries' futures, but its declining revenue and lack of profitability are c...The Motley Fool
Wed, Apr 16
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U.S. adds shipping companies, oil tankers to Iran-related sanctions
WASHINGTON, April 16 (Reuters) - The United States on Wednesday slapped new sanctions targeting shipping companies oil tankers under its Iran-related sanctions program, according to the U.S. Treasury Department website.Reuters
Wed, Apr 16
Stocks
The Day After the Market Skyrocketed
In this podcast, Motley Fool analyst Asit Sharma and host Ricky Mulvey discuss:Their reflections on one of the best days in the market since WWII, and the hangover.Nike and Lululemon getting caught in a brewing trade war.Andy Jassy's annual letter to Amazon shareholders.Then, Motley Fool analyst Tim...The Motley Fool
Wed, Apr 16
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Ford's China business made $900 million last year
By Nora EckertDETROIT, April 16 (Reuters) - Ford Motor's F.N China business, including exports from the country, made $900 million in earnings before interest and taxes last year, one of the automaker's top executives said Wednesday.John Lawler, Ford's vice chair and former chief financi...Reuters
Wed, Apr 16
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Mexico president sends diplomatic memo to US on border security collaboration
MEXICO CITY, April 16 (Reuters) - Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said on Wednesday that she had sent a diplomatic memo to the United States about security collaboration at the two countries' shared border. A day earlier, the U.S. government announced an emergency transfer of nearly 110,000...Reuters
Wed, Apr 16
