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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
Commodities
Europe Gasoline/Naphtha-Gasoline margins jump as crude tumbles
LONDON, April 3 (Reuters) - Northwest European gasoline refining profit margins rose by $1.67 to an eight-month high of $14.26 a barrel on Thursday, even as regional inventories rose, as underlying crude prices slumped on a US tariff announcement. A total of 12,000 metric tons of Eurobob E10...Reuters
Thu, Apr 3
Stocks
U.S. STOCKS ON THE MOVE-US drugmakers, regional banks, chip stocks
The Day Ahead newsletter: https://refini.tv/3LI4BU7The Morning News Call newsletter: https://refini.tv/3dKUyB8Heavyweight technology stocks led a broad sell-off on Wall Street on Thursday after President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs on major trade partners ignited fears of an all-out trade wa...Reuters
Thu, Apr 3
Stocks
US beauty firms fall after Trump's heavy tariffs on Asian countries
** U.S. beauty companies' shares slump after President Donald Trump imposes new tariffs, including on countries such as China and Thailand, which are manufacturing hubs for these firms** Shares of Estée Lauder EL.N fall as much as 15.3% to near a 13-year low of $58.22, while Elf Beauty ELF.N dow...Reuters
Thu, Apr 3
Stocks
Trump's Tariffs Are Crushing the Stock Market: Here's What All Investors Need to Know
To say that the stock market is having a negative reaction to President Donald Trump's reciprocal tariffs would be a major understatement. As of 10:30 a.m. ET, the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJINDICES: ^DJI) was down by about 1,500 points, a decline of 3.5% for the day. The S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GS...The Motley Fool
Thu, Apr 3
Stocks
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
Other
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
Other
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
Other
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
Other
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
Other
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
Other
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
