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South Korea Q1 GDP unexpectedly contracts 0.2% q/q as exports cool
SEOUL, April 24 (Reuters) - South Korea's economy unexpectedly contracted in the first quarter as U.S. President Donald Trump's protectionist policies began to hit exports, advanced central bank estimates showed on Thursday. Gross domestic product (GDP) contracted 0.2% from a quarter earlier...Reuters
Wed, Apr 23
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Fed's Hammack sees high bar for Fed stability intervention
By Michael S. DerbyNEW YORK, April 23 (Reuters) - Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland President Beth Hammack said on Wednesday the threshold for central bank intervention to aid markets is very high and nothing that's happened in markets over recent days needed Fed help. "There has to be an in...Reuters
Wed, Apr 23
Stocks
Bank of NT Butterfield & Son Ltd reports results for the quarter ended March 31 - Earnings Summary
Bank of NT Butterfield & Son Ltd NTB.N reported quarterly adjusted earnings of $1.23 per share for the quarter ended March 31, higher than the same quarter last year, when the company reported EPS of $1.13. The mean expectation of four analysts for the quarter was for earnings of $1.10 per sh...Reuters
Wed, Apr 23
Stocks
FirstEnergy Corp reports results for the quarter ended March 31 - Earnings Summary
FirstEnergy Corp FE.N reported quarterly adjusted earnings of 67 cents per share for the quarter ended March 31, higher than the same quarter last year, when the company reported EPS of 55 cents. The mean expectation of thirteen analysts for the quarter was for earnings of 60 cents per share. Wal...Reuters
Wed, Apr 23
Stocks
Cargojet Inc reports results for the quarter ended March 31 - Earnings Summary
Cargojet Inc CJT.TO reported quarterly adjusted earnings of C$1.62 per share for the quarter ended March 31, lower than the same quarter last year, when the company reported EPS of C$1.86. The mean expectation of nine analysts for the quarter was for earnings of C$1.08 per share. Wall Street expe...Reuters
Wed, Apr 23
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DOGE shuttering Millennium Challenge Corp aid agency, staff told
By Simon LewisWASHINGTON, April 23 (Reuters) - Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is ending the work of a U.S. aid agency launched by Republican former President George W. Bush to reduce poverty and promote economic growth around the world, according to a recording of a staff...Reuters
Wed, Apr 23
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O'Reilly raises annual profit view as tariffs spur DIY auto repairs
By Abhinav Parmar and Raechel Thankam JobApril 23 (Reuters) - Auto-parts distributor O'Reilly Automotive ORLY.O raised its annual profit forecast on Wednesday, as President Donald Trump's tariffs push cost-conscious consumers to choose replacement parts over new vehicles.The company now expe...Reuters
Wed, Apr 23
Stocks
XRP Is Rising Today -- Is the Cryptocurrency a Buy?
XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) is moving higher thanks to some positive-looking developments on the macroeconomic front and a potential coin-specific catalyst trading. The cryptocurrency's token price was up 2.4% over the previous 24 hours of trading as of 5:45 p.m. ET. Meanwhile, Bitcoin was up 2.7% over the la...The Motley Fool
Wed, Apr 23
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Costa Rica grants special status to 85 migrants deported from the US
April 23 (Reuters) - Costa Rica granted 85 migrants, who were deported in February by the Trump administration, a special status that will allow them to freely move within the country, the country's immigration director, Omar Badilla, said on Wednesday. President Rodrigo Chaves' government a...Reuters
Wed, Apr 23
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Kodiak Gas Services Says Increases Quarterly Dividend To $0.45/Share
April 23 (Reuters) - Kodiak Gas Services Inc KGS.N:KODIAK GAS SERVICES ANNOUNCES INCREASED QUARTERLY DIVIDEND AND FIRST QUARTER 2025 EARNINGS RELEASE AND CONFERENCE CALL SCHEDULEKODIAK GAS SERVICES INC - INCREASES QUARTERLY DIVIDEND TO $0.45 PER SHAREReuters
Wed, Apr 23
Economic Indicator
Taiwan willing to buy more weapons, gas, agricultural goods, envoy to US says
April 23 (Reuters) - Taiwan is willing to buy more weapons, liquefied natural gas and agricultural products from American companies in order to reduce its $73 billion trade deficit with the United States, Taiwan's de facto ambassador to the U.S. said on Wednesday.In an interview with Fox News...Reuters
Wed, Apr 23
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UK fraud office encourages firms to self-report wrongdoing
LONDON, April 24 (Reuters) - Firms that self-report suspected wrongdoing to Britain's Serious Fraud Office (SFO) and co-operate with investigators will get a chance to avoid prosecution, according to guidance published by the SFO on Thursday. The SFO, which has a remit covering complex financial...Reuters
Wed, Apr 23
Economic Indicator
UK shoppers took fright at Trump tariffs, British Retail Consortium says
By David Milliken LONDON, April 24 (Reuters) - British shoppers took fright at the global financial market turmoil unleashed by U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff announcements earlier this month, according to a survey published on Thursday by the British Retail Consortium.The trade body sa...Reuters
Wed, Apr 23
Forex
IMF expects BOJ to delay further rate hikes due to tariff uncertainty
Inflation to converge to BOJ target in 2027, IMF official saysRisks to Japan's growth, inflation skewed to downsideIMF opposed to sales tax cut, energy subsidiesGlobal lender still sees yen as safe-haven currencyIMF supports Japan's commitment to flexible foreign-exchange regimeBy Leika Kiha...Reuters
Wed, Apr 23
Commodities
Australia's Albanese pledges to set up critical minerals strategic reserve
By Renju Jose SYDNEY, April 24 (Reuters) - Australia's ruling centre-left Labor government on Thursday pledged an initial investment of A$1.2 billion ($763 million) to set up a strategic reserve of critical minerals as it looks to create a separate supply chain in a market dominated by China....Reuters
Wed, Apr 23
Stocks
Spotify: A Strong Contender in the Streaming Wars
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Wed, Apr 23
Stocks
Chipotle lowers sales forecast as tariff uncertainty curbs dining out
Chipotle imports face tariffs from Australia, China, and MexicoMenu innovation and tech investments aim to offset higher costsShares drop 2% despite EPS beat as revenue misses estimates By Juveria TabassumApril 23 (Reuters) - Chipotle Mexican Grill CMG.N tempered its annual comparable sales growth f...Reuters
Wed, Apr 23
