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Brazil regulator authorizes Starlink to add 7,500 satellites to its local operation
SAO PAULO, April 8 (Reuters) - Brazil's telecommunications regulator Anatel authorized Elon Musk's Starlink to add 7,500 new satellites to operate in the Latin American nation, the watchdog said in a statement on Tuesday.Starlink currently is allowed by Anatel to operate 4,408 satellites, ac...Reuters
Tue, Apr 8
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EXCLUSIVE-Congo hands over Americans jailed over failed coup as talks on minerals progress
U.S. envoy had called for release of the AmericansCongo wants the U.S. to provide security in return for critical mineralsU.S. troops or contractors could train Congolese forces, provide intelligenceCongo is rich in critical minerals used in mobile phones, batteriesBy Ange Kasongo, Jessica Donati an...Reuters
Tue, Apr 8
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Constellation Brands Is Watering Down Its Supplier Diversity Program And Renaming Its DEI Team - Bloomberg News
April 8 (Reuters) - CONSTELLATION BRANDS IS WATERING DOWN ITS SUPPLIER DIVERSITY PROGRAM AND RENAMING ITS DEI TEAM - BLOOMBERG NEWSSource text: https://tinyurl.com/y6yxncycReuters
Tue, Apr 8
Stocks
Why Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Stock Is Falling Today
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (NYSE: TSM) stock is losing ground again in Tuesday's trading. The chip foundry leader's share price was down 0.4% as of 2 p.m. ET amid the backdrop of a 0.1% gain for both the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq Composite. Notably, the stock had been up as much as 4.3% earlier...The Motley Fool
Tue, Apr 8
Stocks
Apparel stocks slide as US to impose 104% China tariffs from Wednesday
** Shares of U.S. apparel retailers slump between 6% and 10% in late trading as China tariffs under Trump administration set to shoot up to 104%** U.S. said on Tuesday 104% duties on imports from China will take effect shortly after midnight, in response to counter-tariffs Beijing announced last wee...Reuters
Tue, Apr 8
Indices
Dow Jones Industrial Average pares intraday gains as equity recovery falters ahead of tariffs
The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) fumbled an early recovery on Tuesday, briefly crossing above 39,000 before slumping back to the 38,000 handle as markets brace for tariff kick-off following the Trump administration’s “Liberation Day” tariff announcements last week.Fxstreet
Tue, Apr 8
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TREASURIES-US yields rise on tariff optimism, soft three-year auction
Some investors thought to be selling bonds to deleverageUS calls China's retaliation against its tariffs a 'big mistake'US Treasury sells $58 billion of three-year notes on Tuesday By Karen Brettell April 8 (Reuters) - Longer-dated U.S. Treasury yields pared an earlier rise on Tue...Reuters
Tue, Apr 8
Stocks
Why Palantir Stock Is Soaring Today
Shares of Palantir (NASDAQ: PLTR) are surging on Tuesday. The stock gained 1.7% as of 1:30 p.m. ET but was up as much as 10.6% earlier in the day. The rise comes as the S&P 500 gained 1.4% and the Nasdaq Composite saw significant volatility.President Donald Trump's pledge of a historic trillion-doll...The Motley Fool
Tue, Apr 8
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Bill Ackman reiterates call for pause on implementing Trump's tariffs
By Niket Nishant April 8 (Reuters) - Billionaire fund manager Bill Ackman, who endorsed Donald Trump's run for president, on Tuesday ratcheted up his pleas with Washington to hit pause on tariffs to stave off "a major global economic disruption."While tariffs are an essential tool fo...Reuters
Tue, Apr 8
Stocks
Crypto stocks sag as bitcoin reverses course with markets
** Cryptocurrency and blockchain-related stocks sag on Tues as bitcoin turns red and markets continue to convulse** Bitcoin BTC=, world's biggest cryptocurrency, down 2.2% to $77,152 after rising as much as 2.2% to $80,829 earlier on Tues. Ether ETH= falling 5.6% to about $1,487** Equities surre...Reuters
Tue, Apr 8
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US Supreme Court halts reinstatement of fired federal employees
Trump moves to downsize and reshape the US governmentJudge William Alsup ordered employee reinstatementsLatest instance of Supreme Court siding with TrumpBy Andrew Chung April 8 (Reuters) - The U.S. Supreme Court blocked on Tuesday a judge's order for President Donald Trump's administrati...Reuters
Tue, Apr 8
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ADVISORY-Alert on distribution agreement wrongly tagged to Abonmax withdrawn
An alert on Pacific Woodtech Corp and Domtar announcing a distribution agreement was incorrectly tagged to printed circuit boards manufacturer Abonmax Co Ltd 2429.TW, an unrelated company, and has been withdrawn.There will be no substitute.STORY_NUMBER: nTUA8LWBXTSTORY_DATE: 08/04/2025STORY_TIME: 05...Reuters
Tue, Apr 8
Cryptocurrencies
This Analyst Correctly Called The XRP Price Crash, Here Are The Next Targets
Crypto analyst Joao, who correctly predicted the XRP price crash, has revealed the altcoin’s next targets. Based on his latest prediction, more pain could lie ahead for XRP, which could still drop below $1. What’s Next For The XRP Price After The Crash Below $2 In a TradingView post, Joa...NewsBTC
Tue, Apr 8
Cryptocurrencies
Standard Chartered sees XRP hitting $5.5 this year and $12.50 before Trump leaves office
Standard Chartered said on Tuesday that XRP could reach $5.50 before the end of 2025, and push up to $12.50 before Donald Trump leaves office in 2029, according to a report that launched the bank’s coverage of the token. The forecast included multiple benchmarks: $8 by the end of 2026, $10.40 by the end of […]Cryptopolitan
Tue, Apr 8
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US Senate Democrat questions FBI on domestic terrorism staff reassignments
Durbin urges reversal of FBI resource reallocationsFBI's Patel emphasizes focus on violent crime, national securityReport found about 16 agents reassigned from domestic terrorismBy Andrew Goudsward WASHINGTON, April 8 (Reuters) - A top U.S. Senate Democrat pressed the FBI on Tuesday to explai...Reuters
Tue, Apr 8
Economic Indicator
US Easter spending to rise as holiday cheer defies economic gloom, NRF says
April 8 (Reuters) - U.S. consumer spending for Easter is expected to rise about 5% this year as Americans snap up candy and gifts to celebrate despite concerns around high inflation and economic uncertainty, a National Retail Federation report showed on Tuesday. Shoppers are expected to spend around...Reuters
Tue, Apr 8
Economic Indicator
Mexico GDP forecast slashed, Banxico seen cutting rates aggressively in 2025 – Citi
On April 7, Citi revealed its latest Mexico Expectations Survey, in which private economists projected that the economy would grow 0.3% in 2025, less than the 0.6% expected in the last survey. For 2026, GDP is expected to decrease from 1.7% to 1.5%.
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Tue, Apr 8
Stocks
Why AMD Stock Is Sinking After Opening With Big Gains Today
Despite opening the day solidly in the green, Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ: AMD) stock is now moving lower in Tuesday's trading. The company's share price was down 1.9% as of 1:30 p.m. ET amid a 0.1% decline for the S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) and a 0.3% decline for the Nasdaq Composite (NASDAQINDEX...The Motley Fool
Tue, Apr 8
Commodities
Mexico reports first human death from H5N1 bird flu
MEXICO CITY, April 8 (Reuters) - Mexico on Tuesday logged its first human death from H5N1 avian influenza, a three-year-old girl in the northern state of Coahuila, according to the state's health minister.Coahuila Health Minister Eliud Aguirre said the girl died early in the morning, with the in...Reuters
Tue, Apr 8
