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Chile sees positive twist to any Trump tariffs on copper
By Daina Beth Solomon and Fabian Cambero SANTIAGO, April 9 (Reuters) - Chile's place at the low-end of U.S. tariffs announced last week could be favorable for the world's leading copper-producing country if U.S. President Donald Trump decides to slap tariffs on copper, Chile Mining Minist...Reuters
Wed, Apr 9
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Trump White House to appeal ruling on AP access restrictions
WASHINGTON, April 9 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump's White House intends to appeal a judge's ruling lifting access restrictions on the Associated Press, which it imposed after the news agency continued referring to the Gulf of Mexico in its coverage, a court filing on Wednesday showed.Reuters
Wed, Apr 9
Stocks
US STOCKS SNAPSHOT-U.S. stock indexes gain after 10-year Treasury auction
April 9 (Reuters) - U.S. stock indexes moved higher in afternoon trading on Wednesday after an auction of 10-year Treasury notes came within market expectations, leading yields to retreat across the board. The yield on the benchmark 10-year note US10YT=RR was last at 4.4191%. At 01:07 p.m. the ...Reuters
Wed, Apr 9
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Dropping ABA requirement for lawyers is bad idea, law school association says
By Karen Sloan April 9 (Reuters) - The Association of American Law Schools urged states to not abandon their requirements that attorneys must graduate from American Bar Association-accredited law schools in order to practice, The AALS warned in an open letter on Tuesday that eliminating state ABA...Reuters
Wed, Apr 9
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UK's Assura agrees to $2.06 billion takeover by KKR-Stonepeak
Rejects PHP's 1.5 billion pound proposalAssura shares up nearly 6% after deal announcementAssura says plans to recommend shareholders back the bid April 9 (Reuters) - British medical property owner REIT Assura AGRP.L has agreed to a 1.61 billion pound ($2.06 billion) takeover bid from KKR KKR...Reuters
Wed, Apr 9
Stocks
Nvidia Stock Is Marching Higher Again. Is It Time to Buy?
Markets remain volatile as investors and traders continue to digest the potential effects of a global trade war as nations respond to President Trump's tariff rollout. The stock of semiconductor giant Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) has begun to rebound, though.Shares were higher again today by as much as 5%....The Motley Fool
Wed, Apr 9
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US Treasury 10-year note auction comes in within market expectations
NEW YORK, April 9 (Reuters) - The U.S. Treasury's $39-billion 10-year note US10YT=RR auction came in within market expectations, priced at a high yield of 4.435%, lower than the rate forecast at the bid deadline, suggesting solid investor demand.Reuters
Wed, Apr 9
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Kash Patel removed as acting ATF director, replaced by Army Secretary, sources say
WASHINGTON, April 9 (Reuters) - FBI Director Kash Patel was quietly removed as the Acting Director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and replaced by U.S. Army Secretary Daniel Driscoll, four people familiar with the matter said on Wednesday.Reuters
Wed, Apr 9
Economic Indicator
Walmart CEO Says Nothing In The Current Environment Changes Co's Strategy
April 9 (Reuters) - Walmart Inc WMT.N:WALMART CEO AT INVESTOR MEETING SAYS 'NOTHING IN THE CURRENT ENVIRONMENT CHANGES OUR STRATEGY'WALMART CFO SAYS 'WHILE THE MARKET MAYBE A LITTLE NERVOUS ABOUT CONSUMER SENTIMENT AT THIS VERY MOMENT, THERE IS NOTHING THAT CHANGES OUR VIEW'WALMART ...Reuters
Wed, Apr 9
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EXCLUSIVE-Italy seeks $1.3 bln from fintech group ION in tax evasion probe, sources say
By Valentina Za and Emilio Parodi ROME, April 9 (Reuters) - Italy is seeking 1.2 billion euros ($1.3 billion) from fintech group ION following a probe by prosecutors in the northern city of Bologna into alleged tax evasion over the 2013-2023 period, two people with knowledge of the matter said.Th...Reuters
Wed, Apr 9
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Majority of US Senate backs Huckabee as Israel ambassador, voting continues
WASHINGTON, April 9 (Reuters) - A majority of the U.S. Senate on Wednesday backed former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee to be ambassador to Israel, installing a staunch pro-Israel conservative in the high-profile post amid war in Gaza and relations complicated by U.S. tariffs.As voting continued, t...Reuters
Wed, Apr 9
Stocks
Healthcare sector leads British stocks lower as trade war intensifies
JD Sports gains on forecasting in line annual profitability UK 30-year gilt yields surgePharma stocks tumble FTSE 100 down 2.9%, FTSE 250 fell 2.5% April 9 (Reuters) - British stocks ended lower on Wednesday, dragged by heavyweight pharmaceutical stocks, while markets remained focused on tar...Reuters
Wed, Apr 9
Cryptocurrencies
XRP Network Activity Hits All-Time High Despite Market Volatility – Bullish Signal?
XRP has broken down from critical support levels, joining the broader crypto market in a wave of selling pressure driven by growing macroeconomic uncertainty. As risk sentiment weakens, bulls are struggling to defend key zones that previously held firm. Now, the focus shifts to reclaiming a pivotal ...NewsBTC
Wed, Apr 9
Cryptocurrencies
Big Players Actively Accumulate Bitcoin Amid Market Turmoil – On-Chain Metrics
Bitcoin is currently undergoing one of the most aggressive corrections ever seen during a bull market — not just in terms of price but also in investor sentiment. While BTC remains technically in a long-term uptrend, the emotional toll on the market tells a different story. Panic, confusion, and fea...Bitcoinist
Wed, Apr 9
Cryptocurrencies
Bitcoin Stands To Win If Trump Tanks The Dollar, Bitwise Says
In a newly released investor note, Bitwise Chief Investment Officer (CIO) Matt Hougan argues that Bitcoin stands to benefit significantly from the Trump administration’s push toward a weaker dollar—even if that push risks ending the dollar’s long standing role as the world’s reserve currency. The no...Bitcoinist
Wed, Apr 9
Commodities
Motiva restarting FCC at Port Arthur, Texas refinery, sources say
HOUSTON, April 9 (Reuters) - Motiva Enterprises began restarting the gasoline-producing fluidic catalytic cracker (FCC) at its 626,000 barrel-per-day (bpd) Port Arthur, Texas refinery on Wednesday, said two people familiar with plant operations. The 81,000-bpd FCC was shut on Jan. 21 for planned ove...Reuters
Wed, Apr 9
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Amazon considers $15 billion warehouse expansion plan, Bloomberg News reports
April 9 (Reuters) - Amazon.com AMZN.O is considering a $15 billion warehouse expansion plan for about 80 new logistics facilities in U.S. cities and rural areas, Bloomberg News reported on Wednesday, citing people familiar with the matter.The company is asking potential capital partners to submit pr...Reuters
Wed, Apr 9
