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WRAPUP 4-China Q1 GDP growth tops expectations, but US tariff shock looms large
China's Q1 GDP grows 5.4% vs Q4's 5.4%, above the 5.1% forecastMarch data show solid retail sales and industrial output dataPolicymakers expected to ramp up stimulus as tariffs biteTariffs prompt analysts to slash 2025 GDP growth forecasts By Kevin Yao and Yukun Zhang BEIJING, April 16 (R...Reuters
Wed, Apr 16
Stocks
Altria Stock Could Be a No-Brainer Buy in April
Altria (NYSE: MO) is a hard stock to love, even if you are a dividend investor. And it probably isn't the type of company you'll want to own for the rest of your life. But as times get tough on Wall Street and Main Street, Altria has a lot to offer investors. And a big part of that is the stock's hu...The Motley Fool
Wed, Apr 16
Stocks
Prediction: This Stock Will Be the Safest of the "Magnificent Seven" During Tariff Turmoil
President Donald Trump's import tariffs have been the big subject for investors in recent weeks, with any new announcement guiding the market's direction. And technology stocks such as the "Magnificent Seven" have been particularly vulnerable to the news since they rely a great deal on international...The Motley Fool
Wed, Apr 16
Stocks
Down 17%, Is It Time to Buy the Dip on Nvidia Stock?
Over the last few years, Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) has emerged as the leader of America's tech industry -- riding a tidal wave of demand for its cutting-edge chips used to train and run AI algorithms. However, with shares down 17% year to date, the company has hit a roadblock as a combination of trade u...The Motley Fool
Wed, Apr 16
Stocks
Tariff Turmoil Got Your Portfolio Down? All It Takes Is $5,000 Invested in This Rock-Solid Vanguard ETF to Help Generate $150 in Passive Income Per Year.
It's been a rough start to 2025, with the S&P 500 having its worst quarter since 2022 followed by escalating trade tensions in April. Yet through it all, the utilities sector has been a passive-income powerhouse and a beacon of safety thanks to its low volatility.Investors looking for broad-based ex...The Motley Fool
Wed, Apr 16
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Singapore PM says little comfort from U.S. tariff postponement
SINGAPORE, April 16 (Reuters) - Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said on Wednesday there was little comfort in the U.S. postponing most of its proposed "reciprocal" tariffs, saying the changes had already created great uncertainty."The current baseline tariff rates are still much h...Reuters
Wed, Apr 16
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Gaza a 'mass grave' of Palestinians, says MSF, as Israeli strikes kill 13
By Nidal al-Mughrabi CAIRO, April 16 (Reuters) - Gaza has become a "mass grave" for Palestinians and those trying to help them, medical charity MSF said on Wednesday, as medics said the Israeli military killed at least 13 in the north of the enclave and continued to demolish homes in Rafa...Reuters
Wed, Apr 16
Stocks
Here's What Warren Buffett Thinks of Tariffs -- and It's Probably Not What You'd Think
With so much uncertainty hovering over markets and the global economy, investors are clamoring for guidance from the "Oracle of Omaha," Warren Buffett.Unfortunately, Buffett recently stated he wouldn't comment on the current tariff-related negotiations and/or economic fallout until the Berkshire Hat...The Motley Fool
Wed, Apr 16
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Sartorius CEO: Certain To Expand Our Production In China Locally
April 16 (Reuters) - Sartorius AG SATG.DE:SARTORIUS CEO: WITH A VIEW TO U.S. TARIFFS, WE ARE WELL PLACED THANKS TO OUR GLOBAL NETWORKSARTORIUS CEO: WE ARE CERTAIN TO EXPAND OUR PRODUCTIONS IN CHINA LOCALLYSource text: [ID:]Reuters
Wed, Apr 16
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US Congressional delegation visiting Taiwan this week
TAIPEI, April 16 (Reuters) - A U.S. Congressional delegation made up of three senators is visiting Taiwan this week, the de facto U.S. embassy in Taipei said on Wednesday."The delegation will engage in a series of high-level meetings with senior Taiwan leaders to discuss U.S.-Taiwan relations, r...Reuters
Wed, Apr 16
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Medical device maker Belluscura expects 20% tariff on products sold in US
April 16 (Reuters) - Medical device maker Belluscura BELLB.L on Wednesday said that its products sold in the United States could face levies of up to 20% and that the company was evaluating options to cut down on tariff and production costs in the long term. Belluscura, which focuses on devel...Reuters
Wed, Apr 16
Stocks
LIVE MARKETS-Tech sector pulls STOXX 600 lower
STOXX 600 down 0.9%Tech lags after ASML results, US chip curbsDefensive sectors leadWall St futures fallWelcome to the home for real-time coverage of markets brought to you by Reuters reporters. You can share your thoughts with us at markets.research@thomsonreuters.comTECH SECTOR PULLS STOXX 600 LOW...Reuters
Wed, Apr 16
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Ball in China's court for trade talks, White House says
By Jeff MasonWASHINGTON, April 16 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump is open to making a trade deal with China but Beijing should make the first move, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said on Tuesday."The ball is in China's court: China needs to make a deal with us, we don&#...Reuters
Wed, Apr 16
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UK's discoverIE to move more production to US amid tariff woes
April 16 (Reuters) - Britain’s discoverIE DSCV.L said on Wednesday it will shift more production to the U.S. and pass on higher costs for its customised electronics amid concerns over Donald Trump’s tariffs . China and the United States, the world's two biggest economies, are locked ...Reuters
Wed, Apr 16
