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Why Roche Holding, Eli Lilly, and AstraZeneca Stocks Dropped Today
Just like the rest of the stock market, pharmaceutical stocks are in a funk approaching the midweek mark, and it's looking like things might be about to get even worse for this particular pocket of the stock market. On Wednesday, Reuters reported that President Donald Trump is preparing to unveil a ...The Motley Fool
Wed, Apr 9
Stocks
CANADA STOCKS-TSX falls as US-China trade war escalates with new tariffs
By Sanchayaita Roy and Ragini Mathur April 9 (Reuters) - Canada's main stock index fell on Wednesday amid choppy trading, with energy stocks leading the losses, as China in a retaliatory move more than doubled its tariffs on U.S. goods after President Donald Trump's reciprocal tariffs to...Reuters
Wed, Apr 9
Commodities
Trump expected to sign executive order on US shipbuilding - sources
WASHINGTON, April 9 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump is expected to sign an executive order potentially on Wednesday aimed at reinvigorating U.S. shipbuilding and reducing China's grip on the global shipping industry, three sources familiar with the matter said.Republican and Democratic U...Reuters
Wed, Apr 9
Commodities
US issues new sanctions on Iran as Trump seeks talks
WASHINGTON, April 9 (Reuters) - The United States issued fresh sanctions on Iran on Wednesday, the Treasury Department said, two days after President Donald Trump announced the U.S. planned direct talks with Tehran over its nuclear program.The department designated five entities and one person based...Reuters
Wed, Apr 9
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Sustainable Finance Newsletter - Fear of tariffs plays out even among US guitar makers
By Ross Kerber April 9 (Reuters) - For my column this week I looked at the potential impact new U.S. tariffs could have on musical instrument sales, a small but telling slice of the economy.You can read more below, plus find links to stories about tariff-related comments from major CEOs. If you w...Reuters
Wed, Apr 9
Commodities
FACTBOX-From juice to jewellery: which U.S. goods will EU hit with tariffs?
By Philip Blenkinsop BRUSSELS, April 9 (Reuters) - The European Union will launch countermeasures from next Tuesday against U.S. President Donald Trump’s steel and aluminium tariffs with extra duties on 21 billion euros ($23 billion) of U.S. imports.The 27-nation bloc faces 25% import tariffs on...Reuters
Wed, Apr 9
Stocks
Mizuho starts coverage on self-storage REITs, calls Extra Space top choice
Investing.com -- Mizuho Securities initiated coverage on the U.S. self-storage REIT sector, expressing long-term optimism about the space’s structural advantages but cautioning that industry fundamentInvesting.com
Wed, Apr 9
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UK 30-year gilt yields surge to highest since 1998 after US hikes China tariff
UK 30-year gilt yield hits highest since May 1998 at 5.649%Global selloff pushes UK 30-year yields up as much as 30 bpsShort-dated UK yields fall as investors bet on BoE rate cutsSome investors nervous about UK market liquidity, fiscal risksBy David Milliken LONDON, April 9 (Reuters) - British 30...Reuters
Wed, Apr 9
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Universal to open first European theme park near London
Bedford, UK, chosen for Universal's first European parkComcast pledges jobs and investment Plans include several themed lands and 500-room hotel By Paul Sandle LONDON, April 9 (Reuters) - U.S. media giant Comcast Corp CMCSA.O has chosen an area north of London for its first Universal theme pa...Reuters
Wed, Apr 9
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REFILE-Canada's 1970s superhero 'Captain Canuck' has resurgence thanks to Trump
Captain Canuck symbolizes Canadian independence, creator saysPolitical turmoil has Canadians turning to comic book heroCanuck also appears in animated series, has merchandise lineBy Matt McKnight and Zoe LawVANCOUVER, April 9 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump’s annexation threats and tariffs h...Reuters
Wed, Apr 9
Cryptocurrencies
Treasury Secretary Bessent says ‘everything is on the table,’ could remove Chinese stocks from US exchanges
As the war between China and the US intensifies, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has said that they are considering removing Chinese companies from American stock markets. According to Bessent, the decision to delist Chinese stocks will ultimately lie with Trump. He said, “That will be Trump’s decision.” Bessent’s views come at a time when the […]Cryptopolitan
Wed, Apr 9
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ANALYSIS-Corporate credit tremors in aftershock of tariff-led stock rout
Corporate credit under scrutiny as recession odds shortenInvestors demanding wider spreads to cover rising default riskFew signs of panic so far but outflows, selloff seen likelyBy Naomi Rovnick, Harry Robertson and Sinead Cruise LONDON, April 9 (Reuters) - The tariff shock and recession fears th...Reuters
Wed, Apr 9
Cryptocurrencies
Crypto Analyst: 33% Chance Bitcoin Already Topped—Brace For $52,000
Veteran crypto analyst Bob Loukas has reduced his Bitcoin exposure, warning followers that while the bull cycle remains intact, the probability that Bitcoin has already peaked for this four-year cycle has materially increased. In an update published April 8th, Loukas detailed the rationale behind se...NewsBTC
Wed, Apr 9
Cryptocurrencies
Further Price Drops Ahead for Ethereum (ETH) As One Trending ERC-20 Token is Turning Heads Worldwide
Ethereum (ETH) is facing difficulty to holding ground after a decent plunge below $1,500 critical support. Trading at $1,483, the asset lost 17.7% of its market value weekly, mirroring the broader market fears. Institutional appetite is dwindling, with spot ETH ETFs seeing almost $50 million in outflows recently. The downturn could deepen, with analysts considering $1,410 as the next […]Cryptopolitan
Wed, Apr 9
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Scientists produce painstaking wiring diagram of a mouse's brain
Research involves brain tissue the size of a grain of sandMouse visual cortex similar to same region in humansBy Will Dunham WASHINGTON, April 9 (Reuters) - Neuroscientists have produced the largest wiring diagram and functional map of a mammalian brain to date using tissue from a part of a mouse...Reuters
Wed, Apr 9
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Lightmatter shows new type of computer chip that could reduce AI energy use
By Stephen Nellis SAN FRANCISCO, April 9 (Reuters) - Silicon Valley startup Lightmatter revealed on Wednesday it had developed a new type of computer chip that could both speed up artificial intelligence work and use less electricity in the process.Valued at $4.4 billion after raising $850 millio...Reuters
Wed, Apr 9
Stocks
Tariffs and AI Flirting
In this podcast recorded on April 3, Motley Fool analyst Nick Sciple and host Ricky Mulvey discuss:Why markets are reacting so strongly to the "reciprocal tariff" announcements.How investors can look for opportunities, but "not be a hero" right now.Match Group's new artificial intelligence flirting ...The Motley Fool
Wed, Apr 9
Commodities
US distillate fuel stocks fell to lowest since November 2023 last week, EIA says
NEW YORK, April 9 (Reuters) - Total U.S. distillate fuel oil stocks fell last week to 111.08-million-barrels, the lowest since November 2023, data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration showed on Wednesday.Distillate fuel inventories, which include diesel and heating oil, fell by 3.54-milli...Reuters
Wed, Apr 9
Stocks
Baltic index falls as demand falters across vessels amid trade war
By Sarah Qureshi April 9 (Reuters) - The Baltic Exchange's dry bulk sea freight index on Wednesday fell for the thirteenth straight session to a more than one-month low due to lower demand across vessels amid a global trade war.* The main index .BADI, which monitors rates for capesize, panama...Reuters
Wed, Apr 9
