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Romanian centrist presidency candidate wants to spend more on defence, keep backing Ukraine
Independent Nicusor Dan bids to reach runoff against far-right frontrunnerRe-run election being watched closely after vote cancelled in DecemberDan backs support for Ukraine, greater defence spending By Luiza Ilie BUCHAREST, April 24 (Reuters) - A pro-European presidential contender in Romania...Reuters
Thu, Apr 24
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President Trump Just Made Another Social Security Change That Could Affect More Than 485,000 Americans
We're only three months into President Donald Trump's second term in office, and he's already made a lot of changes. If you're on Social Security, you've probably noticed some of them. His administration has already made several changes to the procedures seniors use to apply for benefits or make acc...The Motley Fool
Thu, Apr 24
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Where Will IonQ Be in 1 Year?
In today's video, let's discuss IonQ (NYSE: IONQ), a company developing quantum computers that use trapped ions. I'll examine its impressive revenue growth, strategic acquisitions in quantum networking, and the challenges it faces with widening losses and a potentially slowing tech sector. Watch to ...The Motley Fool
Thu, Apr 24
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7 Growth Stocks I'm Buying Hand Over Fist Right Now
The U.S. stock market has been on a roller coaster in 2025. After a tumultuous start to the year, driven by President Donald Trump's aggressive trade policies, recent developments suggest that the most severe tariffs may not materialize. The shifting market has created fertile ground for investors s...The Motley Fool
Thu, Apr 24
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FACTBOX-What have been flashpoints in Canada-US relations?
By Paul Simao April 24 (Reuters) - The fraying relationship with the U.S. has taken on oversized importance for Canadian voters who head to the polls on Monday to decide whether to give Prime Minister Mark Carney's ruling Liberals another mandate.The five-week campaign is taking place in the ...Reuters
Thu, Apr 24
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Kentucky farmers hit by one-two punch of trade war, historic floods
Historic floods delay planting, impacting crop yields and profitabilityFarmers may shift planting from corn to soybeans amid trade war uncertaintiesFlooding forces costly field repairs, reducing planting time and crop optionsBy Julie Ingwersen, Karl Plume GLENDALE, Kentucky, April 24 (Reuters) -...Reuters
Thu, Apr 24
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Analysts game out use of Fed toolkit if market needs central bank's help
Fed toolkit includes Standing Repo Facility, Treasury debt buyback programFed officials not rushing to intervene despite market volatilityExperts suggest bond purchases could be last resort to stabilize marketsBy Michael S. Derby NEW YORK, April 24 (Reuters) - Market participants unsettled by the...Reuters
Thu, Apr 24
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Republican task force chief wants to shield Fed from political influence, including Trump
Task force chief sees Fed independence as stabilizing factorTrump made "wise decision" by saying he would not fire Powell Republican wants to curtail climate change, social issue focusDemocrat says climate change as obvious a concern as tariffs By David MorganWASHINGTON, April 24 (Reuters...Reuters
Thu, Apr 24
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EXPLAINER-What is Musk's DOGE, the secretive unit operating in the public eye?
By Tim Reid WASHINGTON, April 24 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump has regularly praised tech billionaire Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency for its role in cutting the size of the federal workforce and halting thousands of government programs and contracts.In just three mo...Reuters
Thu, Apr 24
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INSIGHT-As FDA delays Novavax' COVID vaccine approval, patients fight back
Patients with long COVID advocate for Novavax approvalFDA delays Novavax approval, requests more clinical dataKennedy criticizes Novavax, claims single-antigen vaccines ineffectiveBy Julie Steenhuysen CHICAGO, April 24 (Reuters) - Thousands of Americans campaigning for the Novavax NVAX.O COVID-19...Reuters
Thu, Apr 24
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IN CASE YOU MISSED IT–Schedule of Reuters features from this week
April 24 - Every week, Reuters journalists produce scores of multimedia features and human-interest stories from around the world.Below are some stories from this week selected by our editors, as well as explanatory context and background to help you understand world headlines. For a full schedule o...Reuters
Thu, Apr 24
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DIARY-Federal Reserve Events
***Denotes a new entry. -------------------------------------------------------- Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) MEETING DATES: 2025May 6-7 (second day: statement released 1400 EDT/1800 GMT; news conference expected 1430 EDT/1830 GMT)June 17-18 (second day: statement released 1400 EDT/1800 ...Reuters
Thu, Apr 24
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EXCLUSIVE-Trump administration moved Venezuelan to Texas for possible deportation despite judge's order
US judge had ordered that the man remain in PennsylvaniaSupreme Court ruling halted deportation effort last weekTransfer shows Trump's aggressive deportation tacticsBy Luc Cohen April 24 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump's administration moved a Venezuelan man who had worked in construct...Reuters
Thu, Apr 24
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Edwards Lifesciences rises after co raises 2025 sales forecast
** Shares of medical device maker Edwards Lifesciences EW.N rise 4.3% to $73.50 premarket** Company late on Wednesday raised its 2025 sales forecast to a range of $5.7 billion to $6.1 billion, from between $5.6 billion and $6 billion earlier** Edwards expects a tariff impact of 5 cents per share for...Reuters
Thu, Apr 24
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Kremlin says Russia is not holding talks with Europe or U.S. about Russian gas supplies
MOSCOW, April 24 (Reuters) - The Kremlin said on Thursday that Russia is not holding talks with Europe or the United States about Russian gas supplies via Ukraine. A source with knowledge of the matter told Reuters earlier this month that U.S. demanded that the U.S. government's International De...Reuters
Thu, Apr 24
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Revolut profits soars on crypto boom as CEO lifts stake
Revolut's profit surged to record $1.5 bln in 2024Growth in "Wealth" business driven by cryptoCompany declines to comment on possible IPO timelineBy Elizabeth Howcroft and Tommy Reggiori Wilkes LONDON, April 24 (Reuters) - Revolut's pretax profit surged 149% last year to 1.1 billi...Reuters
Thu, Apr 24
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Retirees Should Have This Much Invested by Age 67
How much are you saving for retirement? For most people, the answer is "as much as possible." To be fair, it's not a bad answer. In the unlikely event that someone's saved "too much" of a retirement nest egg, they can always choose to give away a portion of their accumulated wealth.Non-numeric, gene...The Motley Fool
Thu, Apr 24
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Battle over 'baby multilaterals' may trap Zambia, Ghana in longer debt default
Paris Club says some Afrexim, TDB debt must be restructured - sourcesNew multilaterals battle for preferred creditor status TDB says African institutions asked for "double your part"Dispute could slow Ghana, Zambia's exit from debt defaultRestructuring could make Afrexim, TDB, lending mo...Reuters
Thu, Apr 24
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UK's FCA seeks to streamline capital rules for investment firms
LONDON, April 24 (Reuters) - Britain's Financial Conduct Authority is seeking to streamline rules on the funds investment firms must hold to absorb losses and maintain resilience in distressed markets, with proposed changes it said could cut red tape by as much as 70%.The watchdog, which is curr...Reuters
Thu, Apr 24
