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U.S. STOCKS ON THE MOVE-Grifols, Newsmax, nCino
The Day Ahead newsletter: https://refini.tv/3LI4BU7The Morning News Call newsletter: https://refini.tv/3dKUyB8U.S. stock index futures slipped on Wednesday as investors braced for details of U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff plans, which are expected to upend global trade and commerce. .N ...Reuters
Wed, Apr 2
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Leggett & Platt Signs Agreement To Sell Its Aerospace Products Group
April 2 (Reuters) - Leggett & Platt Inc LEG.N:LEGGETT & PLATT SIGNS AGREEMENT TO SELL ITS AEROSPACE PRODUCTS GROUPLEGGETT & PLATT INC - TO SELL AEROSPACE PRODUCTS GROUP FOR $285 MILLIONLEGGETT & PLATT INC - AFTER-TAX CASH PROCEEDS EXPECTED TO BE APPROXIMATELY $240 MILLIONReuters
Wed, Apr 2
Cryptocurrencies
Bitcoin Mining Momentum: Eric Trump, Metaplanet, and BTC Bull Token in Focus
Bitcoin is back in the spotlight – and not just because of the price charts. In the latest twist of crypto-meets-mainstream, Eric Trump has officially stepped into the Bitcoin mining game. Teaming up with heavyweight Bitcoin miner Hut 8, Trump is backing a new venture that aims to go public soon. If...Bitcoinist
Wed, Apr 2
Forex
UK in talks over US car tariffs, could look at EV incentives, Reeves says
US is second-biggest importer of UK carsUK trying to carve out tariff exemptionCould look at EV creditsBy Catarina Demony and Kate Holton LONDON, March 27 (Reuters) - Britain is working intensely with Washington to secure an exemption from U.S. auto tariffs and could review a credit scheme that i...Reuters
Wed, Apr 2
Stocks
Corebridge Financial slides after UBS downgrades to 'sell', cuts PT
** Shares of Corebridge Financial CRBG.O down 2.8% to $30.70 in premarket trading** UBS cuts its PT to $28 from $40, and downgrades rating to "sell" from "buy"** "Cautious stance is driven by our view of near-term earnings & AUM risk being overlooked by bulls" - Analysts*...Reuters
Wed, Apr 2
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CME Group Sets New, All-Time Quarterly Adv Record Of 29.8 Million Contracts
April 2 (Reuters) - CME Group Inc CME.O:CME GROUP SETS NEW, ALL-TIME QUARTERLY ADV RECORD OF 29.8 MILLION CONTRACTS, DRIVEN BY GROWTH ACROSS ALL ASSET CLASSESCME GROUP INC - MARCH ADV OF 30.8 MILLION CONTRACTS, UP 27% YOYReuters
Wed, Apr 2
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Quoin Pharmaceuticals - Subject's Skin Almost Completely Healed After 6 Weeks Of Qrx003
April 2 (Reuters) - Quoin Pharmaceuticals Ltd 2EBy.BE:QUOIN PHARMACEUTICALS ANNOUNCES ADDITIONAL POSITIVE ‘WHOLE BODY’ CLINICAL DATA FROM ONGOING PEDIATRIC NETHERTON SYNDROME STUDY AND APPROVAL TO INITIATE TESTING OF A SECOND PEDIATRIC PATIENTQUOIN PHARMACEUTICALS LTD - SUBJECT'S SKIN ALMOST COM...Reuters
Wed, Apr 2
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EXCLUSIVE-India backs EV tariff cuts for Trump trade deal, defying autos lobby, sources say
India to lower EV tariffs in trade deal with the US, sources sayDuty cut a boost for Tesla, setback for India's Tata, MahindraCarmakers fear immediate cuts will hurt investments, sources sayFear US deal will set precedent for EU, UK talks, sources sayBy Aditi Shah, Shivangi Acharya and Aftab Ah...Reuters
Wed, Apr 2
Stocks
1 Stock to Buy and Hold Forever
Spotify (NYSE: SPOT) has fought off formidable competitors to build a dominant position in streaming music and that moat will grow over time. Add in the expansion into podcasts, audiobooks, and now video and this is a great stock to buy and hold forever.*Stock prices used were end-of-day prices of M...The Motley Fool
Wed, Apr 2
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Biogen’S Investigational Tau-Targeting Therapy Biib080 Receives FDA Fast Track Designation For The Treatment Of Alzheimer’S Disease
April 2 (Reuters) - Biogen Inc BIIB.O:BIOGEN’S INVESTIGATIONAL TAU-TARGETING THERAPY BIIB080 RECEIVES FDA FAST TRACK DESIGNATION FOR THE TREATMENT OF ALZHEIMER’S DISEASEBIOGEN: PHASE 2 CELIA STUDY IS NOW FULLY ENROLLED, WITH A DATA READOUT EXPECTED IN 2026Reuters
Wed, Apr 2
Cryptocurrencies
3 Altcoins To Turn $500 into $35,000 Much Sooner Than Dogecoin (DOGE) Ever Could
Current Situation in The Crypto Market: DOGE is having a slow performance while three other altcoins Shiba Inu (SHIB), Sui (SUI), and Mutuum Finance (MUTM) are on traders’ radar with technical set-ups, real world utility, and presale strength. Of these, one project—and its presale phase—is particularly blazing a trail, Mutuum Finance (MUTM) having already secured early buyers a […]Cryptopolitan
Wed, Apr 2
Stocks
Should You Buy Bank of America While It's Below $45?
As a leader in the financial services industry, Bank of America (NYSE: BAC) has its hands in a wide range of markets. This includes consumer and commercial banking, capital markets, investment banking, and wealth management. The company's resilience is noteworthy, as it's been in operation for over ...The Motley Fool
Wed, Apr 2
Forex
Russian rouble weakens slightly amid geopolitical uncertainty
MOSCOW, April 2 (Reuters) - The Russian rouble weakened slightly against the U.S. dollar on Wednesday as the market awaited further developments in talks between Russia and the U.S. on Ukraine, with President Vladimir Putin's special envoy expected to visit Washington this week. By 1115 GMT, the...Reuters
Wed, Apr 2
Stocks
South Africa's rand falls further after DA says budget talks break down
JOHANNESBURG, April 2 (Reuters) - The South African rand extended losses on Wednesday after the Democratic Alliance (DA) party said talks with the African National Congress (ANC) over passing the budget had broken down. The two biggest parties in the ruling coalition have negotiated for wee...Reuters
Wed, Apr 2
Cryptocurrencies
Visa bids $100M to replace Mastercard as Apple’s new credit card partner
According to a Tuesday Wall Street Journal exclusive, Visa has reportedly offered Apple Inc. around $100 million to take over the tech giant’s credit card partnership from Mastercard and become the issuer behind its Apple Card. The offer comes as Goldman Sachs, which has issued the Card since its debut, pulls out of the consumer […]Cryptopolitan
Wed, Apr 2
Commodities
GRAINS-Chicago soybean, wheat, corn retreat on tariff uncertainty
By Sybille de La Hamaide, Ella Cao PARIS/BEIJING, April 2 (Reuters) - Chicago grain futures declined on Wednesday, with soybeans retreating from a one-month high hit in the previous session, as concerns over an upcoming tariff announcement threatened U.S. farm exports. U.S. President D...Reuters
Wed, Apr 2
