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RPT-BREAKINGVIEWS-Wall Street homilies are no match for trade chaos
By Sebastian Pellejero NEW YORK, April 14 (Reuters Breakingviews) - The market wreckage strewn by President Donald Trump’s trade war is uniquely driven by minute-by-minute policy whims. A trader riding out the tempest might look to the simple aphorisms passed down as time-tested investment wisdom...Reuters
Tue, Apr 15
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RPT-BREAKINGVIEWS-Intel’s disappointing disposal is its easiest deal
By Robert Cyran NEW YORK, April 14 (Reuters Breakingviews) - Intel’s INTC.O easiest deal is distinctly unsatisfying. The struggling semiconductor group on Monday said it was selling control of Altera, its programmable chip unit, to private equity firm Silver Lake at a valuation of nearly $9 billi...Reuters
Tue, Apr 15
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RPT-BREAKINGVIEWS-Investors reward Goldman for being its true self
By Stephen GandelNEW YORK, April 14 (Reuters Breakingviews) - Goldman Sachs GS.N is returning to its roots, even as it continues to talk about branching out. The Wall Street investment bank on Monday reported better-than-expected earnings as its equity and bond traders cashed in on volatile markets ...Reuters
Tue, Apr 15
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If I Could Tell All Retirees 1 Thing About Social Security in 2025, I'd Say to Do This Before You Claim Benefits
Applying for Social Security is an exciting milestone for many seniors. Yes, there's paperwork involved, but you're just one application away from regular monthly checks for the rest of your life. All told, you could wind up with a lifetime benefit worth hundreds of thousands of dollars. But the exa...The Motley Fool
Tue, Apr 15
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Bayrou cites Trump "hurricane" as he calls on France to fix public finances
Bayrou tries to drum up support before risky budget talksPrevious prime minister ousted after 2025 budget disputeDescribes a "tsunami of destabilisation" shaking the planet By Michel Rose and Elizabeth PineauPARIS, April 15 (Reuters) - France urgently needs to reduce its budget deficit to co...Reuters
Tue, Apr 15
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Morning News Call - Canada, April 15
To access a PDF version of this newsletter, please click hereYou can read Morning News Call Canada via TOPNEWS Canada page.If you would like to receive this newsletter through your email, please register at:https://solutions.lseg.com/MorningNewsCallEN-subscription-pageECONOMIC EVENTS0815 Housing sta...Reuters
Tue, Apr 15
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GLOBAL MARKETS-Europe, Asia shares rise as tariff turmoil eases, US bonds steady
Europe, Asia shares riseUS Treasuries steadyTrump touts autos tariff modificationWall St futures edge higherBy Samuel Indyk and Rae Wee LONDON/SINGAPORE, April 15 (Reuters) - European and Asian shares rose on Tuesday after U.S. President Donald Trump touted possible tariff changes on autos, while...Reuters
Tue, Apr 15
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Deutsche Bank trims PT on casino operator Las Vegas Sands
** Deutsche Bank cuts PT on casino operator Las Vegas Sands LVS.N to $59 from $62; maintains "buy" rating** Brokerage says it sees little reason for "heroic forecasts" at current valuation levels, as shares remain inexpensive** Says a combination of an acceleration in Macau market gr...Reuters
Tue, Apr 15
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Albertsons falls as grocer forecasts annual profit below Street estimates
** Shares of grocer Albertsons ACI.N down ~6% at $20.30 before the bell** Expects annual profit below estimates as American consumers turn cautious due to uncertainty from President Donald Trump's tariffs ** Sees annual profit of $2.03 to $2.16 per share, compared with average analysts' est...Reuters
Tue, Apr 15
Commodities
PRECIOUS-Gold rises as investors seek safety amid uncertainty on Trump tariffs
Gold hit record high of $3,245.42 on MondayFed's Bostic calls for U.S. central bank to hold off until tariff clarityEconomic slowdown, political uncertainties likely to fuel gold demand, analyst saysBy Anmol Choubey April 15 (Reuters) - Gold prices rose on Tuesday as investors continued to fl...Reuters
Tue, Apr 15
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China plans to import more Russian LNG in 2025, ambassador says
MOSCOW, April 15 (Reuters) - China plans to increase its imports of Russian liquefied natural gas this year, China's ambassador to Russia, Zhang Hanhui, told reporters on Tuesday.He also said that the Power of Siberia-2 gas pipeline project from Russia to China had been under discussion, but tha...Reuters
Tue, Apr 15
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PNC Financial rises on Q1 profit beat
** Shares of U.S. bank PNC Financial PNC.N rise 1% to $156.87 premarket** Company posts Q1 adjusted profit of $3.51 per share, beating Wall Street's estimates of $3.38, according to data compiled by LSEG** Capital markets and advisory revenue rose 18% to $306 million, while asset management and ...Reuters
Tue, Apr 15
Cryptocurrencies
Canada Launches First Staking-Enabled SOL ETFs, Here’s Why Solaxy Is Key to SOL’s Future
Canada has become the first country to launch a Solana spot ETF with staking. The Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) has approved four asset managers to offer the new spot Solana: Purpose, Evolve, CI, and 3iQ. The Solana ETF will invest in physical $SOL long-term and stake them to earn more rewards...NewsBTC
Tue, Apr 15
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MetaVia rises after experimental obesity drug shows promise in early-stage study
** Shares of drug developer MetaVia MTVA.O rise 17.9% to $2.17 premarket** Co says its experimental obesity drug showed a maximum reduction of 6.3% in body weight in a 28-day, 36-patient portion of an early-stage trial** The drug, DA-1726, on average reduced body weight by 4.3% ** Additionally, MTVA...Reuters
Tue, Apr 15
Cryptocurrencies
Bitcoin ETFs reverse 7-day outflows as BTC price finds footing near $85K
Bitcoin ETFs have reversed their seven-day streak of outflows as Bitcoin price finds support near the $85,000 level. According to the latest data updated on April 14, US Bitcoin spot ETFs recorded $1.47 million in daily net inflows. This has broken the negative trend that dominated much of early April. Bitcoin ETF performance breakdown shows […]Cryptopolitan
Tue, Apr 15
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Street View: Goldman Sachs eyes growth in asset and wealth management amid market uncertainty
** Goldman Sachs GS.N beat Q1 profit estimates as its traders capitalized on volatile markets to bring in record equities revenue, but the bank's CEO warned of a difficult environment ahead** Average recommendation of 22 brokerages is "buy", median PT is $585 - data compiled by LSEG ...Reuters
Tue, Apr 15
Commodities
FACTBOX-HSBC trims Brent crude oil price forecasts for 2025 and 2026
April 15 (Reuters) - HSBC revised down its Brent crude oil price forecasts for 2025 and 2026, following the announcement of tariffs by U.S. President Donald Trump and the decision by OPEC+ to increase production, the bank said in a note on Tuesday.The bank's forecast for 2025 has been reduced to...
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Tue, Apr 15
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If the Stock Market Crashes Again, You'll Be Glad You Own These 2 Stocks
The S&P 500 is about 15% below its 52-week high and has been on the cusp of bear market territory at times since the tariff-fueled stock market sell-off. In this video, longtime Motley Fool contributors Matt Frankel, CFP®, and Tyler Crowe discuss two stocks that could hold up quite well even if the ...The Motley Fool
Tue, Apr 15
Commodities
HSBC lowers Brent price forecasts on trade tensions, sluggish oil demand
April 15 (Reuters) - HSBC revised down its Brent crude price forecast on Tuesday, citing rising trade tensions and an expected reduction in global oil demand.The bank cut its Brent price forecast to $68.5 per barrel for 2025 and $65 per barrel for 2026.It also trimmed its global demand growth to 0.7...Reuters
Tue, Apr 15
