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Cantor analysts double down on Kennedy criticism as FDA jobs cuts begin
April 3 (Reuters) - Cantor Fitzgerald analysts renewed their criticism of U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on Thursday, saying the layoffs at the Food and Drug Administration pose a risk to public safety and the agency could be "coming apart at the seams".The Trump administration ...Reuters
Thu, Apr 3
Stocks
Caterpillar and Deere shares fall after Trump's tariff plan
** Shares of some industrial equipment makers fall after U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff announcements** Caterpillar CAT.N down ~7% at %311.57 and Deere & Co DE.N down 3.4% at $455.10 ** Trump said he would impose 10% baseline tariff on all imports to U.S. and higher duties on some of t...Reuters
Thu, Apr 3
Stocks
Why Transportation Stocks Are Falling Today
A comprehensive overhaul of U.S. trade policy, including the introduction of broad tariffs on most of the world, is roiling markets on Thursday. Among the hardest-hit sectors are transportation companies, including Union Pacific (NYSE: UNP), Forward Air (NASDAQ: FWRD), and Zim Integrated Shipping Se...The Motley Fool
Thu, Apr 3
Economic Indicator
Fed's Jefferson in no hurry to adjust rates, policy well-positioned
April 3 (Reuters - Federal Reserve Vice Chair Philip Jefferson on Thursday said that with the U.S. economy in solid shape, tariffs already pushing upward on goods inflation, and higher than usual uncertainty over the outlook, he is inclined to leave the policy rate at its currently modestly restrict...Reuters
Thu, Apr 3
Commodities
US plans to develop AI projects on Energy Department lands
By Timothy Gardner WASHINGTON, April 3 (Reuters) - The administration of President Donald Trump said on Thursday it has identified 16 potential sites on U.S. Energy Department lands where data centers and power plants to support the boom in artificial intelligence can be developed.WHY IT'S IM...Reuters
Thu, Apr 3
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'Elevated' risk of data leak from SEC surveillance tool, watchdog says
By Douglas Gillison April 3 (Reuters) - A recent audit showed an "elevated" risk of a data leakage from the comprehensive market data surveillance system used by Wall Street's top regulator, according to a watchdog report made public this week.While the Office of Inspector General at ...Reuters
Thu, Apr 3
Commodities
ANALYSIS-Mining consolidation to speed up as Chinese demand growth slows
Miners look at creating value and strength through scaleM&A discussions typically take place at top or bottom of cycleCopper makes selling consolidation to boards easierBy Pratima DesaiLONDON, April 3 (Reuters) - Joint ventures and asset sales are expected to accelerate in the mining industry, w...Reuters
Thu, Apr 3
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Several companies must face lawsuit over tainted baby food, US judge rules
Baby food said to cause ADHD, other damage to childrenParents alleged negligence, manufacturing defectsCompanies say 'heavy metals' occur naturallyBy Jonathan Stempel April 3 (Reuters) - A U.S. judge said several companies including Walmart WMT.N, Beech-Nut and Gerber must face a nationwi...Reuters
Thu, Apr 3
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Trump-appointed State Department official steps down after less than 3 months
Nagy urges workforce to support Trump's prioritiesNagy presided over tumultuous time as Trump moves to shrink federal governmentTrump wants to revamp US Foreign ServiceBy Jessica Donati and Humeyra Pamuk WASHINGTON, April 3 (Reuters) - The U.S. State Department's top official overseeing t...Reuters
Thu, Apr 3
Stocks
Trump Global Tariffs Explained: What Investors Should Do Now
In this video, Motley Fool contributors Jason Hall and Tyler Crowe explain what the latest Trump Administration global tariffs are, and what the end game may be, and how they are thinking about it as investors.*Stock prices used were from the Morning of April 3, 2025. The video was published on Apri...The Motley Fool
Thu, Apr 3
Economic Indicator
Will Trump tariffs make Apple iPhones more expensive?
Tariffs could increase iPhone prices by up to 43% - Rosenblatt SecuritiesSamsung may gain advantage due to lower tariffs on South KoreaApple shares drop over 8% after tariff announcementBy Akash Sriram April 3 (Reuters) - Your favorite iPhone could soon become pricier, thanks to tariffs. U.S. Pre...Reuters
Thu, Apr 3
Commodities
Trump administration is months away from direct payments to farmers, agriculture secretary says
By Leah Douglas April 3 (Reuters) - U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said on Fox News on Thursday the Trump administration is "months away" from making a decision about whether to make payments to farmers to offset any impact from tariffs.President Donald Trump on Wednesday annou...Reuters
Thu, Apr 3
Stocks
Oracle falls after Melius cuts price target
** Cloud service provider Oracle's ORCL.N shares fall 4.6% to $139.13** Melius Research cuts PT on company's shares to $180 from $188** Oracle Cloud Infrastructure's (OCI) gross margins could fall hundreds of points into the lower 30%'s for the next few years as the company focuses o...Reuters
Thu, Apr 3
Stocks
Here's What's Driving the Massive Sell-Off in RH Stock Today
The stock market is taking a hit today. Most sectors are in the red. The S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) shed more than 4% by late morning.But shares of luxury home furnishings company RH (NYSE: RH) are getting crushed. The company reported fourth-quarter earnings last night, but that's not the only thing...The Motley Fool
Thu, Apr 3
Commodities
METALS-Base metals fall as Trump's reciprocal tariffs boost demand concerns
By Polina Devitt LONDON, April 3 (Reuters) - Base metals fell in London on Thursday, with copper hitting a one-month low as investors feared the new broad U.S. tariffs would stall global growth and affect industrial demand for metals.Benchmark three-month copper CMCU3 on the London Metal Exchange...Reuters
Thu, Apr 3
Stocks
Trump tariffs could stymie Big Tech's US data center spending spree
Tariffs could disrupt data-center equipment supply chainsTech giants may reallocate spending due to tariff impactCloud service providers face potential spending cutbacksBy Deborah Mary Sophia April 3 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump's sweeping reciprocal tariffs could hamstring Big Tec...Reuters
Thu, Apr 3
Stocks
LIVE MARKETS-Now what? As stocks tumble, keep an eye on the VIX
Main US indexes plunge; Nasdaq off most, down ~4.6%Energy down most among S&P sectors; staples sole gainerEuro STOXX 600 index down ~2.7%Dollar off ~1.2%; gold dips; bitcoin off >4%; crude down ~7%US 10-Year Treasury yield slides to ~4.06% Welcome to the home for real-time coverage of markets...Reuters
Thu, Apr 3
Stocks
US STOCKS-Wall Street plunges as Trump tariffs trigger recession fears
Apple leads declines among Big TechRetail stocks slump on Asia tariff worriesWall Street fear gauge hits 3-week highIndexes down: Dow 3.4%, S&P 500 4%, Nasdaq 5.1%By Sruthi Shankar and Pranav Kashyap April 3 (Reuters) - Heavyweight technology stocks led a broad selloff on Wall Street on Thurs...Reuters
Thu, Apr 3
