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UK's Haleon takes full control of Chinese consumer healthcare venture
April 15 (Reuters) - British consumer healthcare group Haleon HLN.L on Tuesday said it gained full control of its Chinese joint venture after acquiring Tianjin Pharmaceutical Da Ren Tang's 600329.SS 12% stake for about 1.62 billion yuan ($221.4 million). The joint venture, Tianjin TSKF Ph...Reuters
Tue, Apr 15
Stocks
Is This 1 Looming Threat to XRP a Reason to Sell It Right Now?
As a specialized blockchain catering to banks and currency exchange houses, XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) has a collection of risks that are worth taking seriously.For some investors, if the coin can't cover its bases with particular risks, it's a sign that it might be worth selling. And XRP is facing one big t...The Motley Fool
Tue, Apr 15
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Deals of the day-Mergers and acquisitions
April 15 (Reuters) - The following bids, mergers, acquisitions and disposals were reported by 0930 GMT on Tuesday: ** British consumer healthcare group Haleon HLN.L said it has gained complete ownership of its Chinese joint venture after acquiring Tianjin Pharmaceutical Da Ren Tang's 600329...Reuters
Tue, Apr 15
Forex
Japan seeks full removal of US tariffs ahead of trade talks
Top Japan trade negotiator to visit Washington from WednesdayAkazawa says meeting Bessent, Greer in kick-off trade talksFinance minister Kato seen travelling to Washington next weekBOJ official plays down market rout, says no liquidity runBy Leika Kihara and Makiko YamazakiTOKYO, April 15 (Reuters) ...Reuters
Tue, Apr 15
Stocks
LIVE MARKETS-Europe Inc earnings: "Risks to the downside"
Stoxx up 1.1% U.S. futures up 0.2% LVMH tumbles after results, drags down luxury Welcome 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.com.EUROPE INC EARNINGS: "RISKS TO THE DOWNSIDE"T...Reuters
Tue, Apr 15
Other
Appliance maker Beko strikes deal to limit job losses in Italy
ROME, April 14 (Reuters) - Turkish home appliances maker Beko, owned by Arcelik ARCLK.IS, has struck a deal with trade unions and other partners that will limit job losses in Italy, the country's industry ministry said in a statement on Monday.A provisional deal was announced last week, subject ...Reuters
Tue, Apr 15
Cryptocurrencies
Barack Obama commends Harvard University for standing up to Trump, saying it won’t be bullied
Former president Barack Obama publicly supported Harvard University on Monday after the school refused to follow a long list of new federal demands sent by Donald Trump’s administration.Cryptopolitan
Tue, Apr 15
Economic Indicator
China says it is 'tearing down walls' to expand trade alliances amid US standoff
China's Xi is on a regional diplomatic drive to consolidate trade tiesBeijing's top officials call for deeper supply chain cooperation with partnersChinese foreign ministry says China to "shake hands", not "shake fists" BEIJING, April 15 (Reuters) - China is "tearing d...Reuters
Tue, Apr 15
Economic Indicator
No concessions from Trump on China – Commerzbank
Where Trump is not willing to make concessions or give in, however, is on China. Here, the motto 'always more than you' seems to apply. The tariff spiral is in full swing, there are only a few exceptions, Commerzbank's FX analyst Antje Praefcke notes.Fxstreet
Tue, Apr 15
Other
U.S. tariffs have shattered trust worldwide, says French PM
PARIS, April 15 (Reuters) - The storm caused by U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs has shuttered trust around the world, French Prime Minister Francois Bayrou said on Tuesday, warning that France faced a moment of truth in terms of fixing its public finances."The fact that this power has ...Reuters
Tue, Apr 15
Commodities
New north-south German power line seen in mid-2027
FRANKFURT, April 15 (Reuters) - Germany's energy grid regulator said that a new 300 kilometre power transmission line is expected to go into operation in mid-2027, having received approval on Tuesday as the authority seeks to support the transportation of low-carbon electricity to consumers."...Reuters
Tue, Apr 15
Other
Tariff wars to hit popular US-made drugs in China, regulator data shows
By Andrew Silver SHANGHAI, April 15 (Reuters) - Popular Western medicines for diseases including cancer and diabetes have been caught in the escalating U.S.-China trade war, a Reuters review of Chinese regulator data showed, and threaten to add to drugmakers' costs.China announced on Friday t...Reuters
Tue, Apr 15
Commodities
Indonesia to propose lifting U.S. oil, LPG imports by around $10 billion
JAKARTA, April 15 (Reuters) - Indonesia will propose increasing its imports of crude oil and liquefied petroleum gas from the United States by around $10 billion as part of its tariff negotiations, energy minister Bahlil Lahadalia told local media on Tuesday.Indonesian officials are set to leave for...Reuters
Tue, Apr 15
Stocks
1 Spectacular Vanguard ETF to Buy With $550 During the Tech Bear Market
The S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) is made up of 500 companies from 11 different economic sectors. The information technology sector is the largest by a wide margin, representing 29.9% of the entire value of the index. The S&P 500 recently suffered a peak-to-trough decline of 19%, falling just shy of the...The Motley Fool
Tue, Apr 15
Other
Hadron makes admitted play after agreeing GCNA acquisition
By Chris MunroApril 14 - (The Insurer) - Hadron has agreed to acquire the Guarantee Company of North America USA (GCNA) from Intact Financial Corporation’s subsidiary Atlantic Specialty Insurance Company.Hadron said the acquisition, which is expected to close in Q3 2025, marks a major milestone in i...Reuters
Tue, Apr 15
Cryptocurrencies
Google’s New EU Crypto Ad Policy: Only MiCA-Licensed Platforms Need Apply
Google is set to impose stricter regulations on crypto advertising across Europe, beginning April 23. Under the new guidelines, only cryptocurrency exchanges and wallet applications that possess a license under the European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) framework will be permitted to...Bitcoinist
Tue, Apr 15
Cryptocurrencies
Under $1 Cryptocurrency to Buy Now Before Its Projected 4300% Surge
For investors on the lookout for a high-risk, high-reward opportunity, an under $1 cryptocurrency is performing well with a 4300% projection surge forecast. Mutuum Finance (MUTM) is positioning itself for explosive growth in 2025. The fourth phase of Mutuum Finance presale continues while this high-growth altcoin sells for $0.025 and has collected $6.8 million. The […]Cryptopolitan
Tue, Apr 15
Stocks
Is This Latest Catalyst for XRP a New Reason to Buy It?
XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) is no stranger to catalysts big and small, as its holders know. And it just got another one that could imply good times ahead.But does this new development materially change its upside for investors, or is it a drop in the bucket? Let's check out what just happened and answer that ...The Motley Fool
Tue, Apr 15
