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Estonian navy detains oil tanker, defence ministry spokesperson says
VILNIUS, April 11 (Reuters) - The Estonian navy has detained an oil tanker named Kiwala, a defence ministry spokesperson told Reuters on Friday without providing more detail on the reason for the seizure.Reuters
Fri, Apr 11
Stocks
LIVE MARKETS-Floors and ceilings
STOXX 600 down 0.9%China slaps additional tariffs on US goodsEuro surges as dollar slidesWall St futures edge upWelcome 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 FLOORS AND CEILINGS A...Reuters
Fri, Apr 11
Stocks
EMERGING MARKETS-Stocks set for weekly declines as US-China trade war intensifies
MSCI EM stocks index up 1.7%, FX firms 0.8%China's Q1 GDP growth set to slow to 5.1%, poll showsVietnam to crack down on some China trade, report saysIMF says discussions to continue with Sri Lanka on fourth reviewBy Johann M Cherian April 11 (Reuters) - Most emerging markets stock indexes we...Reuters
Fri, Apr 11
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EU trade chief Sefcovic to travel to Washington on Sunday
DUBLIN, April 11 (Reuters) - European trade commissioner Maros Sefcovic is to travel to Washington on Sunday for talks, an EU spokesman said on Friday. "The trade commissioner is going to Washington to try and sign deals. That is what we are focused on. All options are on the table should that n...Reuters
Fri, Apr 11
Forex
Trump expressed strong interest in FX policy in talks with Japan PM, Kyodo reports
TOKYO, April 11 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump expressed strong interest in Japan's currency policy in phone talks with Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba on April 7, Kyodo news agency reported on Friday, citing a Japanese government source.Reuters
Fri, Apr 11
Stocks
J.P.Morgan upgrades Cinemark on positive long-term demand trends
** J.P.Morgan upgrades cinema operator Cinemark Holdings CNK.N to "overweight" from "neutral" and raises PT on the stock to $34 from $30** Brokerage raises 2026 box office outlook for the industry to $10 bln and notes CNK is one of the least economically exposed companies in its cove...Reuters
Fri, Apr 11
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Gerresheimer CEO On Call Says Takeover Talks Are Ongoing
April 11 (Reuters) - GERRESHEIMER AG GXIG.DE:CEO ON CALL - EXPECT TO RESTORE FULL CAPACITY AT MORGANTON FACILITY IN NEXT WEEKS (NOT WEEK) (CLARIFIES TIME FRAME)CEO ON CALL - TAKEOVER TALKS ARE ONGOING, NO CHANGE TO THE AD HOC INFORMATION WE GAVE TO THE MARKETReuters
Fri, Apr 11
Economic Indicator
China: What will it take to achieve the growth target? – Standard Chartered
The current US tariff rate will drag China’s GDP growth lower by c.1.8ppt. Any further increases in tariffs are likely to have little impact on China’s growth. Another CNY 1.5-2.0tn of fiscal support is needed, supported by moderately loose monetary policy, Standard Chartered's economists report.Fxstreet
Fri, Apr 11
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Deals of the day-Mergers and acquisitions
April 11 (Reuters) - The following bids, mergers, acquisitions and disposals were reported by 0930 GMT on Friday: ** Volkswagen's VOWG.DE truckmaker Scania said it had agreed to buy bankrupt Northvolt's division that makes battery packs for heavy industry, reviving a transaction first pr...Reuters
Fri, Apr 11
Commodities
China, EU must oppose tariff 'bullying', Xi tells Spanish PM
Xi says China, EU must work together to defend globalisation Says 'no winners' in trade wars, without mentioning TrumpSpanish PM calls for more balanced China-EU relationshipBy Joe Cash and David Latona BEIJING/MADRID, April 11 (Reuters) - President Xi Jinping told Spain's prime minis...Reuters
Fri, Apr 11
Stocks
Where Will Nvidia Be in 5 Years?
Predicting where a company might be in five years isn't an exact science, to say the least. Doing so amid tariff uncertainty and a potential economic slowdown exacerbates the difficulty.But if you're considering buying the semiconductor giant Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA), it's important to work through som...The Motley Fool
Fri, Apr 11
Other
Impact of tariffs on developing countries could be 'catastrophic', says UN trade agency
By Olivia Le Poidevin GENEVA, April 11 (Reuters) - Sweeping tariffs on imports imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump and countermeasures could have a "catastrophic" impact on developing countries, hitting even harder than foreign aid cuts, the director of the United Nations trade...Reuters
Fri, Apr 11
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Vertex Researcher, Paul Negulescu Ph.D., Receives The 2025 Canada Gairdner International Award For Pioneering Research And Discovery Of Medicines For Cystic Fibrosis
April 11 (Reuters) - Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc VRTX.O:VERTEX RESEARCHER, PAUL NEGULESCU PH.D., RECEIVES THE 2025 CANADA GAIRDNER INTERNATIONAL AWARD FOR PIONEERING RESEARCH AND DISCOVERY OF MEDICINES FOR CYSTIC FIBROSISReuters
Fri, Apr 11
Stocks
1 Magnificent S&P 500 Dividend Stock Down 33% to Buy and Hold Forever
As great as it would be, the stock market doesn't always go higher in a smooth line. The heightened volatility caused by the recent tariff announcements isn't fun, but things happen that impact the market, whether it's tariffs or something else. The good news is that buying stocks in fantastic compa...The Motley Fool
Fri, Apr 11
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FACTBOX-Companies eye US expansion to lessen fallout from tariffs
April 11 (Reuters) - Some companies have said they are looking at expanding their presence or setting up shop in the United States to mitigate the impact of President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs.Below are some of the plans companies have flagged.BARRY CALLEBAUT BARN.SThe chocolate maker is p...Reuters
Fri, Apr 11
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Cox To Attend To Expressions Of Interest In Share Exchange Of Mexico's Cox Energy
April 11 (Reuters) - Cox Abg Group SA COXGA.MC:TO ATTEND TO EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST IN SHARE EXCHANGE RECEIVED FROM ANY SHAREHOLDER OF COX ENERGYTO CONSIDER DELISTING OR CANCELLATION OF LISTING OF MEXICAN UNIT COX ENERGY SHARESReuters
Fri, Apr 11
Technical Analysis
EUR/USD: Likely to rally further – UOB Group
A break above 1.1275 could trigger further rally; the levels to monitor are 1.1350 and 1.1400. In the longer run, Euro (EUR) is likely to rally further; the levels to monitor are 1.1400 and 1.1450, UOB Group’s FX analysts Quek Ser Leang and Peter Chia note.
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Fri, Apr 11
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Russia accuses Ukraine of attacking its energy infrastructure five times in past 24 hours
MOSCOW, April 11 (Reuters) - The Russian Defence Ministry on Friday accused Ukraine of attacking Russian energy infrastructure five times in the last 24 hours despite a U.S.-brokered moratorium on strikes on each other's energy facilities.The ministry said in a statement that Ukrainian strikes h...Reuters
Fri, Apr 11
