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1 Surprising Reason to Invest in XRP
XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) is up more than 300% since the presidential election in November. However, XRP has recently taken a hit over tariff uncertainty and is now down 40% from its 52-week high of $3.39 in January 2025.So the search is now on for a brand-new catalyst to send XRP higher this year. The good...The Motley Fool
Thu, Apr 3
Stocks
COLUMN-Shareholder activists dial back on resolutions
By Ross Kerber April 3 (Reuters) - Sustainability-minded shareholder activists filed fewer resolutions for corporate annual meetings this year, but battles still loom on topics like corporate diversity efforts.Investors pressing companies on environmental, social and governance (ESG) matters fil...Reuters
Thu, Apr 3
Commodities
RPT-COLUMN-Trump's tariffs already have a major carve-out. Oil and gas: Russell
By Clyde Russell SYDNEY, April 3 (Reuters) - Almost unnoticed in the sweeping new import tariffs announced by U.S. President Donald Trump is that energy commodities have been excluded.The baseline of 10% on all imports to the United States, and higher for many major trading partners, won't ap...Reuters
Thu, Apr 3
Other
Papa Johns wants AI to transform pizza ordering
By Waylon Cunningham April 3 (Reuters) - Papa John's International wants to inject artificial intelligence technology into how its customers order pizza through an expanded partnership with Google Cloud, the chain said on Thursday.The company's plan is to put a personalized touch - based ...Reuters
Thu, Apr 3
Other
RPT-BREAKINGVIEWS-Life sciences undergo painful genetic modification
By Robert Cyran NEW YORK, April 2 (Reuters Breakingviews) - Medical researchers helped tame a worldwide pandemic, but they may be powerless against the financial disease rapidly spreading from Washington. The Trump administration’s sweeping budget cuts are hitting agencies that fund research and ...Reuters
Thu, Apr 3
Forex
US tariffs worse than expected but Sweden can cope, Riksbank chief says
By Niklas Pollard STOCKHOLM, April 3 (Reuters) - The tariffs announced by U.S. President Donald Trump were "somewhat worse" than expected but Sweden had strong finances and the central bank was ready to act if necessary, Riksbank Governor Erik Thedeen said on Thursday.Trump announced swee...Reuters
Thu, Apr 3
Economic Indicator
Trump tariff shock stings Bangladesh, Sri Lanka garment giants, may help India
Bangladeshi industry faces 37% US tariffs after political crisisGarment exporters worried about order cancellationsApparel exports critical for economy of impoverished BangladeshSri Lanka sets up panel to study 'potential issues' for exportersIndian garments industry could benefit from Trump...Reuters
Thu, Apr 3
Economic Indicator
Morning News Call - Canada, April 3
To access a PDF version of this newsletter, please click hereYou can read Morning News Call Canada via TOPNEWS Canada page.If you would like to receive this newsletter through your email, please register at:https://solutions.lseg.com/MorningNewsCallEN-subscription-pageECONOMIC EVENTS0815 Reserve ass...Reuters
Thu, Apr 3
Stocks
PC makers plummet following Trump's tariff on imports
** Shares of PC makers tumble in premarket trading following U.S. President Donald Trump's reciprocal tariffs on Wednesday** Electronics constitute the second biggest sector of imports, standing at nearly $486 billion in 2024, and come from countries with some of the steepest tariff rates includ...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
Stocks
Apple shares plunge as analysts warn US tariffs to squeeze profits
** Shares of iPhone maker Apple AAPL.O slump 7.5% to $207.16 premarket after Trump announces reciprocal tariffs ** Trump said on Wednesday he would impose a 10% baseline tariff on all imports to the U.S. and higher duties on dozens of other countries including China** Rosenblatt Securities says AAPL...Reuters
Thu, Apr 3
Stocks
US fintechs fall after Trump reveals reciprocal tariffs
** Shares of U.S. fintech stocks fall in premarket trading after U.S. President Donald Trump announced tariffs, including on China** Trump said on Wednesday he would impose a 10% baseline tariff on all imports to the U.S. and higher reciprocal duties on some of the country's biggest trading part...Reuters
Thu, Apr 3
Stocks
Lucid down after $1 bln convertible bond sale priced
** Shares of EV maker Lucid LCID.O down 4.1% at $2.30 before the bell after co secures capital raise** Co early Thurs announced pricing private offering of $1 bln 5% convertible bonds (CBs) due 2030** Initial conversion price of $3 represents 25% premium to stock's last close of $2.40** Along wi...Reuters
Thu, Apr 3
Stocks
BREAKINGVIEWS-Markets make a dicey bet on art of the trade deal
By Neil Unmack LONDON, April 3 (Reuters Breakingviews) - President Donald Trump on Wednesday announced plans that would take the U.S. trade duties beyond their 1930s levels. Back then, the infamous anti-import Smoot-Hawley Tariff Act deepened a global economic slump and helped send the Dow Jones ...Reuters
Thu, Apr 3
Stocks
Why Shares in Nvidia Partner Vertiv Dipped in March
Shares in data center equipment company Vertiv Holdings (NYSE: VRT) declined by 24.1% in March, according to data provided by S&P Global Market Intelligence. Given the large slump in the share price on March 26, there's little doubt that Vertiv's stock is being negatively impacted by tariff actions...The Motley Fool
Thu, Apr 3
Other
Dollarama beats quarterly estimates on resilient demand for essentials during holiday season
April 3 (Reuters) - Dollarama DOL.TO beat fourth-quarter sales and profit estimates on Thursday, helped by cost-conscious consumers flocking to its stores during the holiday season to buy affordable items such as groceries and toys.Consumers shopping on a budget have increasingly switched to lower-p...Reuters
Thu, Apr 3
Stocks
U.S. STOCKS ON THE MOVE-Apple, Alibaba, ExxonMobil
The Day Ahead newsletter: https://refini.tv/3LI4BU7The Morning News Call newsletter: https://refini.tv/3dKUyB8U.S. stock index futures tumbled on Thursday after President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs on major trade partners heightened fears of an all-out trade war that could push the global e...Reuters
Thu, Apr 3
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WTO chief will answer members' questions about US tariffs, document shows
GENEVA, April 3 (Reuters) - The head of the World Trade Organization told member states on Thursday that it had received "many" questions about the impact of U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs on trade and would respond to their questions, according to a letter seen by Reuters."Ma...Reuters
Thu, Apr 3
Economic Indicator
ECB Accounts: Uncertainty calls for caution in policy-setting and in communication
The accounts of the European Central Bank's (ECB) March policy meeting showed on Thursday that likely shocks are on the horizon, including from escalating trade tensions, and uncertainty more generally, per Reuters.Fxstreet
Thu, Apr 3
Stocks
Acuity Inc reports results for the quarter ended February 28 - Earnings Summary
Acuity Inc AYI.N reported quarterly adjusted earnings of $3.73 per share for the quarter ended February 28, higher than the same quarter last year, when the company reported EPS of $3.38. The mean expectation of eight analysts for the quarter was for earnings of $3.70 per share. Wall Street expec...Reuters
Thu, Apr 3
