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Trump's tariffs dull the dollar's safe-haven sheen
By Dhara Ranasinghe and Amanda Cooper LONDON, April 3 (Reuters) - The dollar, one of the world's safest places to park money in times of turmoil, has been shunned by investors as an option for now as uncertainty over tariffs and concern over their impact on U.S. growth intensify.U.S. Presiden...Reuters
Thu, Apr 3
Commodities
Myanmar earthquake toll crosses 3,000; heat and rains fuel disease risk
Death toll rises to 3,085 from Myanmar earthquakeMany survivors said to camp in open, afraid to return homeWeather extremes fuel disease risks, aid officials sayCould also complicate rescue, relief effortsJunta leader to attend regional summit in Bangkok BANGKOK, April 3 (Reuters) - Extreme heat...Reuters
Thu, Apr 3
Stocks
2 Growth Stocks Down 22% to 53% to Buy in 2025
The recent market correction is raising anxiety for some investors, but the stock market historically rises for longer stretches than it falls. These dips are an opportunity to boost your returns by getting more value for your shares relative to the company's revenue and earnings. Here are two stock...The Motley Fool
Thu, Apr 3
Stocks
Is Now the Time to Buy Robinhood Stock?
Discount broker Robinhood Markets (NASDAQ: HOOD) has quickly established itself as an important force in the brokerage industry. Offering free trades, for example, led to a massive change in the way brokers competed on cost. The stock has been getting investor attention lately, and it more than doub...The Motley Fool
Thu, Apr 3
Other
Trump's tariffs mark 'catastrophe' for world economy, French PM says
PARIS, April 3 (Reuters) - The introduction of tariffs on most goods imported to the United States by President Donald Trump marks a catastrophe for the world economy, French Prime Minister François Bayrou said on Thursday."It's an immense difficulty for Europe. I think it's also a catas...Reuters
Thu, Apr 3
Commodities
Warning of 'generational' floods as storms hit US Midwest and South
By Brad Brooks April 3 (Reuters) - The National Weather Service warned on Thursday of "generational" floods in the southern and Midwestern United States, as storms ripped across a swath of the country from Texas to Michigan, flinging down hail and whipping up tornadoes. At least ...Reuters
Thu, Apr 3
Stocks
1 Glorious Growth Stock Down 73% to Buy on the Dip During the Nasdaq Correction
The Nasdaq Composite index is home to almost every stock listed on the Nasdaq exchange, so it's typically a good proxy for the performance of the broader technology industry. As of this writing, it's down by 14% from its recent all-time high, which places it firmly in correction territory.Investors ...The Motley Fool
Thu, Apr 3
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US has no plans for a sudden withdrawal from Europe, NATO's Rutte says
BRUSSELS, April 3 (Reuters) - The U.S. has no plans to immediately withdraw its military presence in Europe, despite its demands that European countries take care of their own defence, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said on Thursday."There are no plans for them to all of a sudden draw down th...Reuters
Thu, Apr 3
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Greece condemns US tariffs, hopes they don't last
ATHENS, April 3 (Reuters) - Greek finance minister said on Thursday that the fresh tariffs imposed by the U.S. government on world trade were a historic shift towards protectionism and a deviation from how the European Union sees economic and social progress."As a country, we are in favour of fr...Reuters
Thu, Apr 3
Stocks
Nike Stock Trades at a Once-in-a-Decade Valuation. Is It a Buy?
Athletic apparel giant Nike (NYSE: NKE) has already completed three quarters for its fiscal 2025 and results haven't been great. Through the fiscal third quarter of 2025, revenue is down 9% from the same three quarters of fiscal 2024. Meanwhile, "demand creation expenses" (sales and marketing) are u...The Motley Fool
Thu, Apr 3
Stocks
Warren Buffett Owns an EV Stock That Is Starting to Eat Tesla's Lunch
While many investors hold great respect for Warren Buffett, they may also view him as more of a traditional investor. But the Oracle of Omaha is not afraid to buy trendy technology and artificial intelligence stocks if he thinks they meet his well-known criteria of being wonderful companies at fair ...The Motley Fool
Thu, Apr 3
Stocks
3 Top Bargain Stocks Ready for the Next Bull Run
The recent market pullback has created some nice bargains in the technology space. Let's look at three stocks you can buy before the next bull market run.1. NvidiaTrading at a forward price-to-earnings ratio (P/E) of 23 times based on this year's analyst estimates and a price/earnings-to-growth (PEG...The Motley Fool
Thu, Apr 3
Stocks
Will the Stock Market Crash or Soar in 2025? Wall Street Analysts Are Changing Their Forecasts.
The S&P 500 (SNPINDEX: ^GSPC) rocketed higher after Donald Trump won the presidential election in November. Many analysts issued optimistic forecasts for the U.S. stock market based on expectations that tax cuts and deregulation should boost economic growth.However, the S&P 500 has lost its post-ele...The Motley Fool
Thu, Apr 3
Stocks
Is Costco a Buy, Sell, or Hold in 2025?
Costco (NASDAQ: COST) has delivered fantastic growth in recent years thanks to its ability to offer customers bargain prices on everything from food to gas. The warehouse giant has seen annual revenue soar more than 50% over the past five years to $254 billion, and the stock price has followed, adva...The Motley Fool
Thu, Apr 3
Other
Japan FSA: Ask Financial Institutions To Ensure Small Businesses Do Not Experience Financing Difficulties Due To U.S. Auto Tariffs
April 3 (Reuters) - JAPAN FSA: ASK FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS TO ENSURE SMALL BUSINESSES DO NOT EXPERIENCE FINANCING DIFFICULTIES DUE TO U.S. AUTO TARIFFSSource text: https://www.fsa.go.jp/news/r6/ginkou/20250403/yousei.htmlReuters
Thu, Apr 3
Stocks
FDA News Just Shook Moderna. Is the Stock One to Avoid or a Bad-News Buy?
Moderna (NASDAQ: MRNA) has gone through its share of ups and downs in recent years, from posting soaring coronavirus vaccine revenue a few years ago to seeing demand for that product sink in the later stages of the coronavirus pandemic. Now, the biotech is trying to show the world that it can expand...The Motley Fool
Thu, Apr 3
Economic Indicator
INSTANT VIEW-World markets slide as Trump tariffs fan trade war fears
April 3(Reuters) - World markets were left reeling on Thursday after U.S. President Donald Trump unveiled reciprocal tariffs to match duties put on U.S. goods by other countries. Stock markets tumbled and investors dashed to the relative safety of bonds, gold and the yen. S&P 500 futures ESc...Reuters
Thu, Apr 3
Stocks
FinVolution Engages in Fintech Globalization Talks with UN and Pakistani Officials
BEIJING, April 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- On March 28, CEO of FinVolution Group (NYSE: FINV), Tiezheng Li, met with former United Nations Under-Secretary General Zukang Sha and Munir Akram, Permanent Representative of Pakistan to the UN, to discuss approaches for the globalization of fintech compa...PR Newswire
Thu, Apr 3
