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WeightWatchers prepares for bankruptcy, WSJ reports
April 9 (Reuters) - WW International WW.O, also known as WeightWatchers, is preparing to file for bankruptcy in the coming months as part of a plan to hand control of the business to its creditors, the Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday, citing people familiar with the matter.Shares of the co...Reuters
Wed, Apr 9
Stocks
US card companies rise after Trump announces 90-day tariff pause
** Shares of U.S. card companies jump, reversing course after U.S. President Donald Trump announces 90-day pause on many of his new tariffs that he had unveiled initially last week** Visa V.N rises 6%, Mastercard MA.N up 6.1% and American Express AXP.N jumps 12.1% ** Trump, however, says he would ra...Reuters
Wed, Apr 9
Stocks
Crypto stocks roar back up after Trump authorizes 90-day pause on tariffs
** Cryptocurrency and blockchain-related stocks soar as bitcoin prices rise** Bitcoin BTC=, world's biggest cryptocurrency, jumps 6.5% to $82,031; ether ETH= soars 10% to $1,627** Wall Street's main indexes jump after U.S. President Donald Trump authorizes a 90-day pause on new tariffs on ma...Reuters
Wed, Apr 9
Stocks
Magnificent Seven to add more than $1 trillion in value after Trump pauses some tariffs
By Aditya SoniApril 9 (Reuters) - The "Magnificent Seven" stocks were poised to gain more than $1 trillion in market value on Wednesday after U.S. President Donald Trump approved a 90-day tariff pause, easing pressure on tech giants that had tumbled in recent sessions.Shares of the companies...Reuters
Wed, Apr 9
Forex
US bond rout leaves investors bruised despite Trump pause on tariffs
Selloff at some points reached levels not seen since 200110-year auction comes within expectations, in reliefTraders point to forced but orderly selling by hedge fundsSome analysts question long-term demand for Treasuries Live updates on latest developments and global reactionBy Tom Westbrook...Reuters
Wed, Apr 9
Other
US regional banks rise after Trump's 90-day tariff pause
** Shares of U.S. regional banks rise after investor took relief from Trump's 90-day pause on some of his tariffs** Regional banks such as Fifth Third Bancorp FITB.O, M&T Bank MTB.N, Keycorp KEY.N and Comerica CMA.N fall; Western Alliance WAL.N leads gains with a ~9.5% rise** Trump declared...Reuters
Wed, Apr 9
Stocks
US healthcare REITs rise as Trump announces 90-day tariff pause
** Shares of some U.S. healthcare REITs up between 2% to 5% after U.S. President Donald Trump says he has authorized a 90-day pause on some of his new tariffs, effective immediately ** Shares of Alexandria Real Estate Equities ARE.N up 3.1% at $79.31, Ventas VTR.N up 3.5% at $65.57, Healthpeak Prope...Reuters
Wed, Apr 9
Stocks
CORRECTED-US STOCKS-Wall St leaps after Trump announces 90-day tariff pause
Indexes up: Dow 6.13%, S&P 500 6.72%, Nasdaq 8.22%By Shashwat Chauhan and Purvi Agarwal April 9 (Reuters) - Wall Street's main indexes jumped on Wednesday after U.S. President Donald Trump authorized a 90-day pause on tariffs, effective immediately. Trump declared a 90-day pa...Reuters
Wed, Apr 9
Other
Leading appeals lawyer leaves Jones Day for US Justice Dept post
By Mike Scarcella April 9 (Reuters) - Prominent appellate lawyer Hashim Mooppan has left law firm Jones Day in Washington for a post at the U.S. Justice Department, where he also held senior roles during Republican U.S. President Donald Trump's first administration.Mooppan in Trump's firs...Reuters
Wed, Apr 9
Commodities
Keystone oil pipeline remains shut after spill in North Dakota
April 9 (Reuters) - The Keystone oil pipeline from Canada to the United States remained shut on Wednesday following an oil spill near Fort Ransom, North Dakota, and "return to service" plans are being evaluated, its operator South Bow SOBO.TO said.The 4,327-km (2,689-mile) pipeline, a major ...Reuters
Wed, Apr 9
Other
Majority of US Senate backs Hoekstra as ambassador to Canada
WASHINGTON, April 9 (Reuters) - A majority of the U.S. Senate on Wednesday backed Pete Hoekstra, a former ambassador to the Netherlands, to be ambassador to Canada, a position he would assume as traditional close ties have been strained by President Donald Trump's tariff policy and comments abou...Reuters
Wed, Apr 9
Other
US senator announces hold on Trump cyber nominee, citing telecom 'cover-up'
By Raphael Satter WASHINGTON, April 9 (Reuters) - U.S. Democratic Senator Ron Wyden has put a hold on President Donald Trump's appointee for the U.S. cybersecurity agency, citing what the Oregon senator called a "multi-year cover-up" of serious vulnerabilities in the U.S. telecommunic...Reuters
Wed, Apr 9
Cryptocurrencies
Ripple Price Prediction: XRP to $5 in the Next 2 Months as Emerging DeFi Token Eyes $6 By Late 2025
Technical analysis of Ripple (XRP) charts indicate a potential surge of Ripple (XRP) price around $5 in 2025, confirming the signs of a major breakout. Ripple (XRP) price chart has formed a symmetrical triangle pattern — a signal commonly seen before sharp moves upward. With Ripple (XRP) now trading at $2.04, there is a major resistance level at […]Cryptopolitan
Wed, Apr 9
Economic Indicator
US Treasury Secretary Bessent: Reciprocal tariffs temporarily reduced to 10%
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent added further details to Trump's sudden pullback from widespread reciprocal tariffs on Wednesday, noting that the US will be dropping tariffs across the board to 10% after US President Donald Trump delayed his own "reciprocal" tariff package by 90 days as the TrumFxstreet
Wed, Apr 9
Stocks
Big Tech rises after Trump announces 90-day pause on tariffs excluding China
** Shares of Big Tech companies rise after U.S. President Donald Trump says he would pause many of his new tariffs for 90 days effective immediately; excludes China** Trump posted on his Truth Social platform: "I have authorized a 90 day pause, and a substantially lowered reciprocal tariff durin...Reuters
Wed, Apr 9
Other
US Postal Service seeks to hike stamp prices to 78 cents
WASHINGTON, April 9 (Reuters) - The United States Postal Service said on Wednesday it wants to raise the price of first-class mail stamps to 78 cents from 73 cents effective July 13.The proposal, which must be approved by the Postal Regulatory Commission, would raise mailing services product prices ...Reuters
Wed, Apr 9
Stocks
Why Nvidia Stock Is Skyrocketing Today
Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) stock is soaring in Wednesday's trading. The company's share price was up 14.1% as of 2:10 p.m. ET amid a 7.8% rally for the S&P 500 index and a 10.1% jump for the Nasdaq Composite index.Nvidia's valuation is surging today after President Donald Trump announced a moderation on ...The Motley Fool
Wed, Apr 9
