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Ariel Re names Pai chief financial officer
By Michael JonesApril 3 - (The Insurer) - Ariel Re has appointed Rohan Pai as chief financial officer, effective April 1, 2025, the company announced on Thursday.Pai will be based in Bermuda and will oversee financial reporting and treasury functions, the reinsurer said. Prior to Ariel Re, Pai was c...Reuters
Thu, Apr 3
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Trump will buckle under pressure from Europe, says German economy minister
BERLIN, April 3 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump will buckle under pressure from Germany and Europe in an escalating trade war, German Economy Minister Robert Habeck said on Thursday. "That is what I see, that Donald Trump buckles under pressure, corrects his announcements under press...Reuters
Thu, Apr 3
Commodities
Trump's Reciprocal Tariffs and Commodities Trading: Gold Rises, Copper Falls – Is Risk Aversion King?
TradingKey - Following U.S. President Donald Trump’s announcement of a comprehensive baseline tariff and reciprocal tariffs, international gold prices surged to new all-time highs, while concerns over sluggish global economic growth weighed on copper prices, which had risen sharply before the...
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Thu, Apr 3
Stocks
Why an Investment From Warren Buffett Might Not Be Enough to Rally Constellation Brands' Stock
Normally, news of Warren Buffett buying a stock sends it rallying, but in the case of beer maker Constellation Brands (NYSE: STZ), the stock is still struggling this year. Investors learned that Buffett's company, Berkshire Hathaway, added Constellation's stock to its portfolio in February. While th...The Motley Fool
Thu, Apr 3
Stocks
European utilities at 16-year high as US tariffs spark defensive move
** Shares in European utilities, which are less exposed to economic downturns, rise to more than 16-year high on Thursday after U.S. President Donald Trump unveiled sweeping tariffs** The pan-European STOXX 600 utilities index .SX6P is up 1.85% at 0842 GMT, its highest since September 2008** Morgan ...Reuters
Thu, Apr 3
Stocks
EV stocks fall after Trump's tariff announcement
** Shares of electric vehicle makers fall premarket after U.S. President Donald Trump imposed baseline 10% tariffs on most imports into the United States** Rivian RIVN.O and Tesla TSLA.O fall ~3% each, Lucid LCID.O slumps 5%** The base tariffs go into effect on April 5, while higher reciprocal tarif...Reuters
Thu, Apr 3
Cryptocurrencies
VanEck Seeks BNB ETF Approval—Big Win For Binance?
Investment giant VanEck has registered a Binance Coin (BNB) exchange-traded fund in Delaware, marking its fifth cryptocurrency ETF registration in the state. The move comes as major financial institutions continue to bet on digital assets despite market volatility.
Stocks
TAL Education Group to Announce Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2025 Financial Results on April 24, 2025
BEIJING, April 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- TAL Education Group ("TAL" or the "Company") (NYSE: TAL), a smart learning solutions provider in China, today announced that it will release its unaudited financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year 2025 ended February 28, 2025,...PR Newswire
Thu, Apr 3
Economic Indicator
Toronto home sales extend decline in March on trade uncertainty
By Fergal Smith TORONTO, April 3 (Reuters) - Greater Toronto Area home sales fell in March, adding to steep declines the month before, and home prices dropped for a third straight month as trade uncertainty crimped activity, Toronto Regional Real Estate Board (TRREB) data showed on Thursday.Seaso...Reuters
Thu, Apr 3
Stocks
Where Will XRP Be in 10 Years?
The cryptocurrency industry is known for its life-changing returns, and XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) is no exception. If you invested just $5,000 a decade ago, your position would be worth more than $1 million today, compared to the S&P 500's (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) return of just under $13,400. Not too shabby, eh?O...The Motley Fool
Thu, Apr 3
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Putin envoy Dmitriev says some forces trying to sow discord between Russia and U.S.
MOSCOW, April 3 (Reuters) - Russian President Vladimir Putin's investment envoy Kirill Dmitriev said on Thursday that unidentified forces were trying to sow tension between Russia and the United States by distorting Russia's true position. "These forces are deliberately distorting Russia...Reuters
Thu, Apr 3
Stocks
Macquarie starts Snowflake at ‘neutral’ on balanced growth, competitive risks
Investing.com -- Macquarie initiated coverage of Snowflake Inc (NYSE:SNOW) with a “Neutral” rating and a $160 price target, citing the company’s strong position in cloud data warehousing but noting risks from aggressive revenue guidance and rising competition.
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Thu, Apr 3
Stocks
Prediction: IonQ Could Surge by 200% in the Next 3 Years
When it comes to shopping around for ultra-high-return investments, it's best to remember that the greater the reward, the greater the risk. And for really high-payoff picks, the odds of losing money can often be at least as good as the odds of making some. If you've got room in your portfolio for t...The Motley Fool
Thu, Apr 3
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Trump tariffs will harm U.S. economy even without Europeean response, says Germany's Scholz
BERLIN, April 3 (Reuters) - The tariffs announced by U.S. President Donald Trump will put a strain on the United States' exports as well, said German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Thursday. At a press conference in Berlin, Scholz also pointed to complex supply chains: "Sometimes there are so man...Reuters
Thu, Apr 3
