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US investment banks plunge as Trump's tariffs cloud capital markets
** Shares of U.S. investment banks plunge after President Donald Trump stokes trade war by unleashing sweeping tariffs on U.S. imports** Evercore EVR.N and Lazard LAZ.N plunge ~13% each, while Jefferies JEF.N falls 12.4%** Moelis MC.N falls 11.3%, Piper Sandler PIPR.N down 10.7%** Stifel Financial S...Reuters
Thu, Apr 3
Commodities
Sustainable Finance Newsletter - Shareholders dial back on resolutions
By Ross Kerber April 3 (Reuters) - The number of shareholder resolutions filed at U.S. companies by sustainability-minded activists dropped substantially this year, a new report shows, the focus of my column this week linked below.For today, the story is far overshadowed by President Donald Tru...Reuters
Thu, Apr 3
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Hundreds of thousands flee as Israel seizes Rafah in new Gaza 'security zone'
An Israeli strike kills at least 27 people at a school building, army says militants were hitIsrael plans to expand security zones inside GazaIsrael's evacuation orders cause hundred thousands Palestinian to quit their homesBy Nidal al-Mughrabi and Mahmoud Issa CAIRO/GAZA, April 3 (Reuters) -...Reuters
Thu, Apr 3
Cryptocurrencies
Ripple (XRP) Investors Flock to MAGACOIN FINANCE Amid Predictions of New All-Time Highs
Ripple (XRP) investors are happy as the coin is moving towards a new all-time high, but a huge number of them are shifting their focus to MAGACOIN FINANCE, a presale contender offering a huge 9,500% ROI by 2025. As of April 02, 2025, XRP’s rise after the SEC settlement has fueled optimism, yet MAGACOIN FINANCE’s […]Cryptopolitan
Thu, Apr 3
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Denmark will object to any claims on Greenland, Danish foreign minister tells US' Rubio
BRUSSELS, April 3 (Reuters) - Denmark will object to any claims on Greenland, Danish Foreign Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen said on Thursday after a meeting with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Brussels.Reuters
Thu, Apr 3
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Swiss watch industry sees tough times ahead over Trump tariffs
Switzerland slapped with 31% tariffs by Trump Entry-mid level Swiss watches could be most impactedSwiss Watch industry nervous as U.S. is biggest export market By Olivia Le Poidevin and Cecile Mantovani GENEVA, April 3 (Reuters) - Swiss watch seller Sacha Davidoff was scrambling on Thursday to un...Reuters
Thu, Apr 3
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German military to order exploding drones for first time, sources say
Armed drone procurement has been controversial in pastArmy upgrade more urgent now amid Ukraine war, US uncertaintyGermany plans for long-term drone acquisition to enhance defenseBy Sabine Siebold April 3 (Reuters) - The German military will be armed with loitering munitions, or exploding drones,...Reuters
Thu, Apr 3
Cryptocurrencies
Pepe (PEPE) Whales Rush To Accumulate Mutuum Finance (MUTM) As Price Expected To Rise From $0.025 To $3 By June
Major changes within cryptocurrency markets commonly provide indications about upcoming prospective chances. Large PEPE investors made a strategic move by entering the MUTM market at its current price level of $0.000020. The presale event for MUTM has received widespread interest from investors. Mutuum Finance (MUTM) enters the fourth phase of its funding process with a […]Cryptopolitan
Thu, Apr 3
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India's parliament passes landmark bill in boost for aircraft lessors
By Abhijith Ganapavaram NEW DELHI, April 3 (Reuters) - India's parliament on Thursday passed a landmark aviation bill that will make it easier for global aircraft leasing companies to repossess jets and engines when a carrier defaults on its payments, a big win for international lessors in a ...Reuters
Thu, Apr 3
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Merging U.S. military commands in Africa, Europe "would be a stretch," U.S. general says
WASHINGTON, April 3 (Reuters) - Merging U.S. military commands in Europe and Africa would be a stretch, U.S. Army General Christopher Cavoli, the top U.S. general in Europe, said in Senate testimony on Thursday.U.S. lawmakers have expressed alarm at deliberations about merging U.S. military commands...Reuters
Thu, Apr 3
Commodities
After tariffs, US dangles billions of dollars in Congo mineral investment
April 3 (Reuters) - The United States is in talks to invest billions of dollars in mineral-rich Congo and wants to help end a conflict raging in the country's east, President Donald Trump's senior adviser for Africa said during a visit on Thursday. Democratic Republic of Congo, which has vas...Reuters
Thu, Apr 3
Forex
US banks are 'dominant' in European derivatives, EBA says
EBA releases report on EU banks foreign fundingNon-EU banks have a 10% share of total assetsEBA warns of currency mismatch at certain lendersBy Sinead Cruise and Stefania Spezzati LONDON, April 3 (Reuters) - Non-EU banks have carved out "dominant" roles in some of Europe's key financ...Reuters
Thu, Apr 3
Stocks
Auto Tariffs Upending Global Trade: These Stocks Can Win No Matter What Happens Next
In this video, Motley Fool contributors Jason Hall and Tyler Crowe break down why these two long-term winners in the auto market are primed to keep winning if we see a protracted battle over imports in the U.S.*Stock prices used were from the afternoon of March 27, 2025. The video was published on A...The Motley Fool
Thu, Apr 3
Stocks
Alibaba Could Be a No-Brainer Buy in April
Stocks opened sharply lower on Thursday, following the official rollout of higher-than-expected U.S. tariffs on imports. There's no shortage of companies and consumers that will suffer from the inflationary pressures or rising input costs. However, there are some stocks likely to tumble in the after...The Motley Fool
Thu, Apr 3
Commodities
CORRECTED-FACTBOX-US farm, food groups largely critical of Trump tariffs
By Leah Douglas April 3 (Reuters) - Groups representing U.S. farmers and food processors were mostly critical of President Donald Trump's announcement on Wednesday of sweeping tariffs on imports, which have sparked threats of retaliation and which analysts say will hike prices for consumers. ...Reuters
Thu, Apr 3
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WTO says tariffs could bring contraction of 1% in global merchandise trade volumes
April 3 (Reuters) - The Director-General of the World Trade Organization said tariffs announced on April 2 by the United States along with those introduced at the start of 2025 could lead to an overall contraction of around 1% in global merchandise trade volumes in 2025. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala said...Reuters
Thu, Apr 3
Stocks
Sneaker and apparel retailers blindsided by tariffs on Asian factory hubs
Shares in sportswear, fast-fashion retailers slide Garment manufacturing hubs hit with steep tariffsPrices likely to rise, analysts sayBy Helen Reid and Aishwarya Venugopal April 3 (Reuters) - Prices of Nike Jordan and Adidas Samba sneakers are likely to rise in the United States after President ...Reuters
Thu, Apr 3
Stocks
Auto shares slide as first set of tariffs kick in
** Shares of auto companies slide as U.S. President Donald Trump's previously announced 25% tariffs on auto imports activate** U.S.-based shares of Stellantis STLAM.MI down 7.5%, Ford F.N falls 3.8%, General Motors GM.N down 2.5%** Tariffs could cost consumers more than $30 billion in higher veh...Reuters
Thu, Apr 3
Commodities
Brazil may emerge as winner from sweeping US tariffs, economists say
Brazil escaped Trump tariff barrage with 10% duties on exportsMarkets react positively, with real strengtheningTariffs lighter than some global peersBy Marcela AyresBRASILIA, April 3 (Reuters) - Sweeping U.S. tariffs could prove relatively advantageous for Brazil, Latin America's largest economy...Reuters
Thu, Apr 3
Stocks
Why Airline Stocks Are Down Today
Airlines are likely not the first industry that comes to mind when discussing tariff impacts, but the sector is down big following Wednesday's broad tariff announcement.Shares of United Airlines Holdings (NASDAQ: UAL) are down 13% as of 10:30 a.m. ET. Meanwhile, shares of Frontier Group Holdings (NA...The Motley Fool
Thu, Apr 3
