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INSIGHT-Baby food makers are failing California’s lead standards, Reuters review shows
Six baby food manufacturers had lead levels higher than California's limitBaby food makers are releasing lead test results as result of new California lawMaryland has passed a similar law and Illinois could follow suitBy Jessica DiNapoli, M.B. Pell NEW YORK, April 16 (Reuters) - Some baby foo...Reuters
Wed, Apr 16
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Carney’s tough talk, bland competence boost Liberals ahead of Canadian election
Mark Carney projects a steady hand amid U.S. tensionsConservative Pierre Poilievre struggles to adapt campaign to Trump, analysts sayLiberals benefit from cratering of support for left-leaning NDPBy Anna Mehler Paperny, David Ljunggren, Wa Lone HAMILTON, Canada, April 16 (Reuters) - For someone...Reuters
Wed, Apr 16
Economic Indicator
EXPLAINER-What are the potential outcomes of Canada's general election?
By David Ljunggren OTTAWA, April 16 (Reuters) - Canada will hold a general election on April 28, with polls indicating a close race between Prime Minister Mark Carney's ruling Liberals and the official opposition Conservatives of Pierre Poilievre.There are 343 seats in the elected House of Co...Reuters
Wed, Apr 16
Economic Indicator
FACTBOX-Key facts about Canada's election on April 28
OTTAWA, April 16 (Reuters) - Canada will hold a general election on April 28, with polls indicating a close race between Prime Minister Mark Carney's ruling Liberals and the official opposition Conservatives of Pierre Poilievre. BASIC FACTS ABOUT THE ELECTIONThere are 28 million registered v...Reuters
Wed, Apr 16
Economic Indicator
Fed Chair Powell to deliver fresh economic view as tariffs inject uncertainty
Fed could face choice between fighting inflation and fighting rising unemployment Investors keen for any new hints on which way Powell may leanAmid ever-changing tariff policy, inflation expectations in particular focusBy Ann Saphir and Howard Schneider April 16 (Reuters) - With U.S. President Do...Reuters
Wed, Apr 16
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PREVIEW-Tariffs, recession fears cast pall over US media earnings
By Dawn Chmielewski and Harshita Mary Varghese Los Angeles, April 16 (Reuters) - Wall Street analysts offered a gloomy view of the first quarter for much of Hollywood, warning that economic uncertainty caused by President Donald Trump's erratic tariff plans has undermined consumer confidence ...Reuters
Wed, Apr 16
Forex
RPT-COLUMN-Record gold crowded by one mega player: Mike Dolan
By Mike Dolan LONDON, April 16 (Reuters) - For the first time in two years, U.S. megacap tech stocks are no longer considered the most crowded trade on the planet. They've been overtaken by gold, and that's partly related to eye-popping bullion buying from China.Bank of America's late...Reuters
Wed, Apr 16
Forex
Russian rouble up vs dollar but Goldman sees it tracking cheaper oil soon
MOSCOW, April 16 (Reuters) - The Russian rouble strengthened against the U.S. dollar on Wednesday but analysts are warning that it will follow lower oil prices with Goldman Sachs predicting that the rouble will break through the 100 mark to the dollar in three months. At 0950, GMT the rouble RUB= wa...Reuters
Wed, Apr 16
Cryptocurrencies
Binance Chain completes $914M BNB token burn, hinting at a potential rally
Binance Chain has finalized its programmed 31st quarterly BNB token burn, potentially setting the stage for the world’s fifth-largest cryptocurrency, with a market capitalization of $81.45 billion, to rally in the coming weeks.
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Wed, Apr 16
Commodities
Putin and Qatar's emir to discuss Ukraine and other issues, Kremlin says
MOSCOW, April 16 (Reuters) - Russian President Vladimir Putin will discuss Ukraine and other issues when he holds talks with Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani in Moscow, the Kremlin said on Wednesday. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Qatar played a very big and important role in ...Reuters
Wed, Apr 16
Commodities
Middle East Crude-Benchmarks gain for a third session
SINGAPORE, April 16 (Reuters) - Middle East crude benchmark spot premiums of Oman, Dubai and Murban edged up for a third consecutive session, as a sharp drop in oil prices buoyed demand from Asia.A rising supply outlook and bleak demand expectation exacerbated by U.S.-China tariffs war have sent glo...Reuters
Wed, Apr 16
Stocks
Street View: Limits on Nvidia's high-end AI chips concerning but not surprising
** Nvidia NVDA.O on Tuesday said it would take $5.5 billion in charges after the U.S. government limited exports of its high-end H20 artificial intelligence chip to China, a key market for one of its most popular chips** Shares down 5.32% to $106.23 in premarket tradeINVENTORY WRITEDOWN A 'CAUTI...Reuters
Wed, Apr 16
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M42 Announces Strategic Investment And Partnership With Juvenescence
April 16 (Reuters) - M42 M42 ANNOUNCES STRATEGIC INVESTMENT AND PARTNERSHIP WITH JUVENESCENCEM42 AND JUVENESCENCE WILL COLLABORATE IN DRUG DISCOVERY TO DEVELOP A PIPELINE OF INNOVATIVE MEDICINES to ADVANCE THE PREVENTION AND TREATMENT OF DISEASES OF HIGH UNMET NEED WITHIN UAE AND GLOBALLY AND AGE-RE...Reuters
Wed, Apr 16
Economic Indicator
India trade deficit with China widens to record $99.2 bln amid dumping concerns
By Manoj Kumar NEW DELHI, April 16 (Reuters) - India recorded a trade deficit of $99.2 billion with China in the 2024/25 fiscal year that ended in March, trade data showed, driven by a surge in imports of electronics goods and consumer durables.The data comes as U.S. President Donald Trump announ...Reuters
Wed, Apr 16
Commodities
Thailand plans to import more US LNG over next five years, says minister
BANGKOK, April 16 (Reuters) - Thailand plans to import more liquefied natural gas (LNG) from the United States over the next five years, Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira said on Wednesday ahead of a meeting with U.S. officials next week to discuss tariffs. There is already an agreement to import...Reuters
Wed, Apr 16
Stocks
Interactive Brokers falls after Q1 profit miss, brokerage cuts PT
** Automated electronic broker Interactive Brokers Group IBKR.O shares fall 9% to $157.87 premarket after Q1 profit miss** Co reports Q1 adj. earnings of $1.88 per share, falling short of analysts' estimate of $1.92 per share, according to data compiled by LSEG** IBKR also announces 28% increase...Reuters
Wed, Apr 16
Stocks
Prediction: Nvidia Stock Will Beat the Market. Here's Why.
The scramble to build compute capacity for artificial intelligence (AI) models and training has enriched longtime Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) shareholders. Large tech companies have been sharply increasing capital spending to build data centers and fill them with powerful servers, largely using Nvidia's p...The Motley Fool
Wed, Apr 16
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AerCap Holdings NV Says Paul Dacier Re-Appointed As Chairman
April 16 (Reuters) - AerCap Holdings NV AER.N:AERCAP HOLDINGS N.V. ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING APPROVES APPOINTMENT OF NEW NON-EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBER AND RE-APPOINTMENT OF FIVE NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS INCLUDING THE CHAIRMAN AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICERAERCAP HOLDINGS NV: PAUL DACIER RE-APPOINTED AS CHAIRM...Reuters
Wed, Apr 16
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US pastor kidnapped in South Africa rescued unharmed after police shootout
JOHANNESBURG, April 16 (Reuters) - South African police have rescued a kidnapped American pastor "miraculously unharmed" following a deadly shootout, authorities said on Wednesday. Josh Sullivan, 45, was seized by armed men last week as he led a prayer service at his church in Gqeberh...Reuters
Wed, Apr 16
