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Should You Buy Berkshire Hathaway While It's Below $550?
The S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) is down about 9% from its 2025 high, and the Nasdaq Composite (NASDAQINDEX: ^IXIC) is still firmly in correction territory. But not all stocks are beaten down, and one major outperformer has been Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRK.A)(NYSE: BRK.B).Although the major stock mar...The Motley Fool
Fri, Apr 4
Economic Indicator
Struggling to meet NATO goal, Italy mulls stretching defence budget
Italy considering adding police, coastguard to budgetUnderlines states' challenges meeting NATO targetMove is unusual but could work, ex envoy saysBy Angelo Amante and Giuseppe Fonte ROME, April 4 (Reuters) - Italy is considering including police and coastguard services in its defence budget ...Reuters
Fri, Apr 4
Commodities
Oil majors suffering from OPEC+ output hike, not from U.S. tariffs, Eni exec says
CERNOBBIO, Italy, April 4 (Reuters) - Oil majors are suffering after eight OPEC+ countries unexpectedly agreed to increase oil output in May, while tariffs imposed by U.S. administration had a muted effect on the sector, Eni's ENI.MI top executive Francesco Gattei said on Friday.He added that en...Reuters
Fri, Apr 4
Commodities
Japan to curb gasoline prices from June to cushion tariff blow
By Makiko Yamazaki and Satoshi Sugiyama TOKYO, April 4 (Reuters) - Japan's ruling coalition agreed on Friday to curb gasoline prices to help cushion households against wider economic pain stemming from U.S. tariffs, while Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba scrambles to speak with President Donald ...Reuters
Fri, Apr 4
Stocks
STOXX 600 down 10% from record close, on course to confirm correction
LONDON, April 4 (Reuters) - The pan-European STOXX 600 .STOXX share index fell 3.1% on Friday, leaving it more than 10% below its record closing high from March 3 and on course to confirm the benchmark is in a correction. The decline on Friday extended on the previous day's 2.6% drop after U.S. ...Reuters
Fri, Apr 4
Stocks
3 Brilliant Stocks That I'm Buying if the Stock Market Crashes
Although the market has been in a significant drawdown recently, it's still nowhere near the levels of what anyone should consider a "crash." Still, investors need to have their buying list ready to go in case of a crash, as it's easy to get wrapped up emotionally when you see your portfolio down 20...The Motley Fool
Fri, Apr 4
Stocks
SNAPSHOT-India stocks, rupee, swaps, call at 3:30 p.m. IST
April 4 (Reuters) - STOCKS:The benchmark BSE Sensex .BSESN shed 1.2% to end at 75,364.69, while the broader NSE index .NSEI declined 1.5% to 22,904.45, as U.S. President Donald Trump's sweeping retaliatory tariffs intensified a global trade war and stoked recessionary fears. .BORUPEE:The Indian ...Reuters
Fri, Apr 4
Stocks
Boeing Wins Figher Jet Contract! Should Investors Buy Boeing Stock Instead of Lockheed Martin?
The contract was a massive win for Boeing (NYSE: BA) as it struggles to return to full production of commercial planes.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 the afternoon prices ...The Motley Fool
Fri, Apr 4
Stocks
Why XRP May Be One of the Only Cryptos Worth Holding to 2030
It's no secret that cryptocurrencies come and go, often after experiencing 15 minutes of fame that cause many to call for their ongoing dominance as part of a new paradigm of financial technology. But some coins, like XRP, (CRYPTO: XRP) have demonstrated staying power that lasts for years rather tha...The Motley Fool
Fri, Apr 4
Commodities
World food prices steady in March, UN's FAO says
PARIS, April 4 (Reuters) - Global food commodity prices edged up in March, with a sharp rise in vegetable oils offsetting declines in cereals and sugar, the United Nations' Food and Agriculture Organization said on Friday.The FAO Food Price Index, which tracks monthly changes in a basket of inte...Reuters
Fri, Apr 4
Other
Aid to soften US tariffs blow will fall to next German government, Berlin says
BERLIN, April 4 (Reuters) - Measures to help German companies weather the impact of new U.S. tariffs will fall to the incoming government, a spokesperson for the economy ministry said on Friday.Decisions on aid are "reserved for a new government," the spokesperson said, adding that outgoing ...Reuters
Fri, Apr 4
Other
China to impose tariffs of 34% on all US goods from April 10
BEIJING, April 4 (Reuters) - China's finance ministry said on Friday it will impose additional tariffs of 34% on all U.S. goods from April 10 as a countermeasure to sweeping tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump.Reuters
Fri, Apr 4
Other
Kremlin urges restraint on all sides over Iran's nuclear programme
MOSCOW, April 4 (Reuters) - Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Friday that the question of Iran's nuclear programme should be resolved politically and diplomatically, urging restraint on all sides.Russia is restoring bilateral relations with the United States, but Iran also remains its ally...Reuters
Fri, Apr 4
Other
Ukrainian team to head to US to discuss minerals deal in near future, minister says
April 4 (Reuters) - The Ukrainian team will head to the U.S. in the near future for discussions on a new framework on the minerals deal, public broadcaster Suspilne reported on Friday, citing Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha. Online consultations between Ukrainian and American teams could take place o...Reuters
Fri, Apr 4
Forex
Tanzania central bank holds key rate, eye on global trade
DAR ES SALAAM, April 4 (Reuters) - Tanzania's central bank on Friday kept its key interest rate TZINTR=ECI unchanged at 6%, saying that while inflation was under control global trade tensions posed a risk. It was the fourth monetary policy meeting in a row that the rate was...Reuters
Fri, Apr 4
Other
Euro zone bond yields drop sharply as recession fears lead to safer bets
Germany's 10-year bund yields fall to one-month lowGermany's 2-year bund yields at lowest since November 2022Markets are increasing bets of ECB rate cut in AprilBy Yadarisa Shabong April 4 (Reuters) - Euro zone government bond yields headed for their largest weekly drop since July 2024 on...Reuters
Fri, Apr 4
Other
Woman found guilty in UK abortion free speech case monitored by US
By Gerhard Mey POOLE, England, April 4 (Reuters) - An anti-abortion activist, whose case has attracted the attention of the United States over free speech concerns, was found guilty on Friday of breaching an order which banned protest outside a clinic in southern England.Livia Tossici-Bolt, 64, t...Reuters
Fri, Apr 4
Commodities
Oil: OPEC+ shock supply increase – ING
Oil prices took a big hit yesterday as a barrage of new tariffs raised concerns over global growth and the outlook for oil demand. ICE Brent settled more than 6.4% lower on the day – the largest sell-off since August 2022, ING's commodity experts Ewa Manthey and Warren Patterson note.Fxstreet
Fri, Apr 4
Commodities
Spain's imports of Venezuelan oil rise as US sanctions deadline approaches
MADRID, April 4 (Reuters) - Spain's crude oil imports from Venezuela in January and February rose roughly 59% from a year earlier as a key sanctions deadline set by U.S. President Donald Trump's administration approaches.In the first two months of 2025, Spain imported 449,000 tons of crude f...Reuters
Fri, Apr 4
Stocks
Hovde Group upgrades TowneBank to 'outperform' following Old Point deal
** Hovde Group upgrades rating on shares of regional lender TowneBank TOWN.O to "outperform" from "market perform" following announcement of a $203 million deal for rival Old Point Financial OPOF.O** The deal will expand TOWN's presence in Hampton Roads and boost the bank's 2...Reuters
Fri, Apr 4
