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Morning News Call - U.S., April 4
To access a PDF version of this newsletter, please click hereYou can read Morning News Call -- US via TOPNEWS U.S. Companies page.If you would like to receive this newsletter through your email, please register at:https://solutions.lseg.com/MorningNewsCallEN-subscription-pageFor Morning News Call Ca...Reuters
Fri, Apr 4
Stocks
Citi upgrades Flagstar Financial to 'buy' as profitability improvement beckons
** Citi Research upgrades regional lender Flagstar Financial FLG.N to "buy" from "neutral" and raises PT to $15 from $13.50** Brokerage says with economic growth concerns controlling the current narrative, FLG's recent valuation compression offers investors opportunity to buy a b...Reuters
Fri, Apr 4
Stocks
Every Tesla Investor Should Keep an Eye on This Number
Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) investors have a decision to make. Vehicle sales dropped last year for the first time since the electric vehicle (EV) specialist began mass production. Notably, 2024 net income plunged by 53% versus 2023.Those two things were related, of course. Sales dropped as demand for EVs s...The Motley Fool
Fri, Apr 4
Stocks
Why Coca-Cola Stock Jumped 15% in the First Quarter of 2025
Coca-Cola (NYSE: KO) stock gained 15% in the first quarter of the year, according to data provided by S&P Global Market Intelligence. As the market absorbed the possibility of a new tariff program, investors moved toward safe stocks like Coca-Cola. While the market tumbled yesterday with the full ne...The Motley Fool
Fri, Apr 4
Cryptocurrencies
Trump’s Global Tariffs Shake Markets—MAGACOIN FINANCE Aims for $1 Amid Crypto Shift
Donald Trump’s new tariffs on U.S. imports, announced on April 04, 2025, signal a tough trade phase. A 10% baseline tariff hits all imports, with 60 countries facing up to 54% duties—China at 54%, the EU at 20%, and Japan at 24%. Aimed at cutting the $918.4 billion trade deficit, the tariffs spark m...Bitcoinist
Fri, Apr 4
Cryptocurrencies
China’s Xi Jinping calls Trump a bully, says America shouldn’t be allowed to be as powerful as it is
China’s President Xi Jinping told the world on Friday that Donald Trump is a “bully” and that America has no business being as powerful as it is. That came right after Trump’s White House slapped “reciprocal tariffs” on Chinese exports headed to the U.S. The Chinese government called the new U.S. tariffs a violation of […]Cryptopolitan
Fri, Apr 4
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British PM will engage with other leaders on trade over the weekend, says spokesperson
LONDON, April 4 (Reuters) - British Prime Minister Keir Starmer will speak to other leaders over the weekend on the shifting "global economic landscape", his spokesperson said on Friday, repeating London's stance to remain cool-headed in its response to U.S. tariffs."We are very much...Reuters
Fri, Apr 4
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U.S. tariffs don't violate NATO treaty, says NATO's Rutte
BRUSSELS, April 4 (Reuters) - The sweeping new U.S. tariffs announced by President Donald Trump do not violate NATO treaties, the military alliance's Secretary-General Mark Rutte said on Friday after meeting NATO foreign ministers in Brussels. Rutte was responding to a reporter's question th...Reuters
Fri, Apr 4
Stocks
Why SoundHound AI Stock Plunged 25% Lower in March
Shares of SoundHound AI (NASDAQ: SOUN) fell 25% in March 2025, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence. The maker of artificial intelligence (AI) tools for computer interpretation of voice commands didn't have an earnings release last month. The company's only business-related press r...The Motley Fool
Fri, Apr 4
Stocks
Trinity Capital's 13% Dividend: Is It Too Good to Be True? CEO Responds
In this episode, I sit down with Kyle Brown, CEO of Trinity Capital, and discuss how this high-yield powerhouse makes money, delivers consistent shareholder value, and keeps that eye-popping 13% dividend flowing.We break down Trinity's unique business model, how it navigates risk, and why Kyle belie...The Motley Fool
Fri, Apr 4
Stocks
1 Prediction From Nvidia That Should Excite AMD Investors
There's no hiding it: Graphics processing unit (GPU) leader Nvidia is eating rival Advanced Micro Devices' (NASDAQ: AMD) lunch in the data center space. However, investors don't always have to buy an industry leader to make a successful stock pick, especially if an also-ran company is trading at a s...The Motley Fool
Fri, Apr 4
Stocks
Huge News for Rivian Stock Investors!
Rivian (NASDAQ: RIVN) announced quarterly production and delivery numbers that were better than what management forecasted for the period.Where to invest $1,000 right now? Our analyst team just revealed what they believe are the 10 best stocks to buy right now. Learn More »*Stock prices used were th...The Motley Fool
Fri, Apr 4
Technical Analysis
NZD/USD must close above 0.5850 for further sustained rise – UOB Group
New Zealand Dollar (NZD) is likely to trade in a range between 0.5720 and 0.5850 vs US Dollar (USD). In the longer run, for further sustained rise, NZD must close above 0.5850, UOB Group’s FX analysts Quek Ser Leang and Peter Chia note.
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Fri, Apr 4
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'Ball is in the Russian court' regarding Ukraine ceasefire, says NATO's Rutte
BRUSSELS, April 4 (Reuters) - The ball regarding a Ukraine ceasefire is in the Russian court, NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte said on Friday after meeting with NATO foreign ministers in Brussels.Several European ministers asked for a deadline to be set for Moscow to answer to the U.S. proposal for...Reuters
Fri, Apr 4
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Ukrainian team to head to US to discuss new minerals deal framework
KYIV, April 4 (Reuters) - A Ukrainian government team will head to the United States in the near future for discussions on a new framework for a minerals deal, Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said on Friday.President Donald Trump's administration has proposed a new, more expansive minerals de...Reuters
Fri, Apr 4
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Cytosorbents Corp - Extends Expiration Date Of Series B Right Warrants To June 10, 2025 - SEC Filing
April 4 (Reuters) - Cytosorbents Corp CTSO.O:CYTOSORBENTS CORP - EXTENDS EXPIRATION DATE OF SERIES B RIGHT WARRANTS TO JUNE 10, 2025 - SEC FILINGSource text: [ID:n0001104659-25-031979]Reuters
Fri, Apr 4
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TREASURIES-US yields tumble as China retaliation adds to recession worries
SINGAPORE, April 4 (Reuters) - U.S. Treasury yields fell sharply on Friday after China retaliated against U.S. President Donald Trump's larger-than-expected wall of tariffs with a slew of its own, ratcheting up a global trade dispute and stoking recession fears.Traders have also ramped up bets o...Reuters
Fri, Apr 4
Stocks
US fintechs fall after China's retaliatory tariffs deepen spending slowdown fears
** Shares of U.S. fintech stocks fall in premarket trading after China's finance ministry said on Friday it will respond to U.S. tariffs with additional tariffs of 34% on all U.S. goods from April 10** Affirm AFRM.O falls 11.4% and Pagaya Technologies PGY.O falls 5.3%; LendingClub LC.N down 4.6%...Reuters
Fri, Apr 4
Commodities
Ukraine's Naftogaz gas imports at 800 mcm so far amid Russian attacks
April 4 (Reuters) - Ukrainian state oil and gas company Naftogaz said on Friday it had imported about 800 million cubic metres of natural gas this year.The company said in a statement that Russia carried out eight long-range attacks on its infrastructure in 2025, resulting in partial gas production ...Reuters
Fri, Apr 4
