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Law firms Kramer Levin and Herbert Smith Freehills approve merger
By Sara Merken April 4 (Reuters) - U.S. law firm Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel and global legal giant Herbert Smith Freehills said in a joint statement on Friday that their partners voted to approve a merger, creating a 2,700-lawyer firm.The deal is expected to take effect on June 1. The fi...Reuters
Fri, Apr 4
Commodities
China retaliation on US farm goods hits soybeans, bolstering Brazil
China imposes sweeping 34% tariffs on all U.S. importsBlocks U.S. agricultural exports, with soybean trade hardest hitBrazil emerges as clear winnerBy Ella Cao and Naveen Thukral BEIJING/SINGAPORE, April 4 (Reuters) - China's retaliation on Friday against new U.S. tariffs is poised to acceler...Reuters
Fri, Apr 4
Stocks
NYSE Content Advisory: Pre-Market Update + March Employment Report
NEW YORK, April 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) provides a daily pre-market update directly from the NYSE Trading Floor. Access today's NYSE Pre-market update for market insights before trading begins. jwplayer.key="3Fznr2BGJZtpwZmA+81lm048ks6+0NjLXyDdsO2Ykf...PR Newswire
Fri, Apr 4
Stocks
Citi starts Enbridge coverage with 'buy' rating on long-term growth potential
** Brokerage Citi Research starts coverage of Canadian pipeline operator Enbridge ENB.N ENB.TO with "buy" rating and PT of $75** Brokerage says ENB offers a unique one-stop-shop to benefit from global energy growth in all forms, including natural gas and renewables** Brokerage expects co to...Reuters
Fri, Apr 4
Stocks
DuPont dips after China's market regulator launches investigation
** Shares of chemicals and industrial solutions maker DuPont DD.N fall 10.7% to $60.5 premarket ** China's market regulator launches investigation into company's China group for alleged violation of the country's anti-monopoly law** DuPont did not immediately respond to a Reuters request...Reuters
Fri, Apr 4
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Trump to investors: My policies will never change
WASHINGTON, April 4 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday told investors who he said were investing money in the United States that his policies would never change, as global stock markets tumbled for a second day following his announced tariff plan and China's retaliatory measures.&...Reuters
Fri, Apr 4
Stocks
INSTANT VIEW-Strong jobs report creates Fed easing quandary amid tariff distress
April 4 (Reuters) - The U.S. economy added far more jobs than expected in March, but President Donald Trump's sweeping import tariffs could test the labor market's resilience in the months ahead amid sagging business confidence and a stock market selloff.Nonfarm payrolls increased by 228,000...Reuters
Fri, Apr 4
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Sarepta halts three studies testing gene therapy for muscle disorder
April 4 (Reuters) - Sarepta Therapeutics SRPT.O said on Friday it would temporarily halt three trials testing its gene therapy Elevidys.Last month, the company said a 16-year-old boy died from acute liver failure months after receiving the gene therapy for a rare muscular dystrophy.Reuters
Fri, Apr 4
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EXCLUSIVE-Turkey says any Ukraine peace deal hard to digest - but better than more death
Turkey maintains cordial ties with Russia and UkraineFidan welcomes efforts to end war, says not easyTrump likely to find 'solution' to sanctions on TurkeyBy Samia Nakhoul BRUSSELS, April 4 (Reuters) - Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan told Reuters on Friday that any potential peace ag...Reuters
Fri, Apr 4
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American Battery Technology Announces Contract To Sell Legacy Property In Fernley, Nevada
April 4 (Reuters) - American Battery Technology Co ABAT.O:AMERICAN BATTERY TECHNOLOGY COMPANY ANNOUNCES CONTRACT TO SELL LEGACY PROPERTY IN FERNLEY, NEVADAAMERICAN BATTERY TECHNOLOGY CO - PROPERTY SALE CONTRACTED FOR $6.75 MILLIONReuters
Fri, Apr 4
Other
Sarepta Therapeutics Provides Update On Elevidys
April 4 (Reuters) - Sarepta Therapeutics Inc SRPT.O:SAREPTA THERAPEUTICS PROVIDES UPDATE ON ELEVIDYSSAREPTA THERAPEUTICS: STUDIES AFFECTED BY TEMPORARY HALT ARE STUDY SRP-9001-302 (ENVOL), STUDY SRP-9001-303 (ENVISION), STUDY SRP-9001-104SAREPTA THERAPEUTICS: CO, ROCHE WILL SUBMIT INFORMATION IN RES...Reuters
Fri, Apr 4
Economic Indicator
INSTANT VIEW-Canada's economy sheds 32,600 jobs in March
TORONTO, April 4 (Reuters) - Canada's total employment fell and the unemployment rate ticked up to 6.7% in March, data showed on Friday, as uncertainty around tariffs and their subsequent implementation took a toll on hiring and spurred some layoffs. Market reaction: CAD/Link: https:/...Reuters
Fri, Apr 4
Forex
FOREX-Dollar rises against euro, trims losses against yen after US payrolls data
By Laura MatthewsNEW YORK, April 4 (Reuters) - The U.S. dollar rose against the euro and trimmed losses versus the yen on Friday, after non-farm payrolls data showed the U.S. economy added more jobs than expected in March.Nonfarm payrolls rose by 228,000 jobs last month after a downwardly revised 11...Reuters
Fri, Apr 4
Stocks
Booking Holdings gets a 'buy' from BTIG, shares rise
** Shares of online travel agency Booking Holdings BKNG.O rise ~1% to $4,492.27 premarket** BTIG upgrades rating on BKNG to "buy" from "neutral" and maintains PT at $5,500, which represents a 23.6% upside to stock's last close** Company's Q1 results will beat expectations on ...Reuters
Fri, Apr 4
Stocks
Nordstrom down after Citigroup downgrades to 'sell', cuts PT
** Shares of Nordstrom JWN.N down about 2% at $23.42 premarket** Brokerage Citigroup cuts rating on stock to "sell" from "neutral" citing the impact of results of the pending deal** Last year, the Nordstrom family combined with Mexican retailer Liverpool to clinch a $4 billion deal t...Reuters
Fri, Apr 4
Economic Indicator
Fed to go big with June start to interest-rate cuts, traders bet
April 4 (Reuters) - Traders on Friday bet the Federal Reserve will wait until June to start cutting interest rates after a government report showed stronger than expected jobs growth last month, even as they bet that the first rate cut will be a bigger-than-usual half-point reduction. Bets in short-...Reuters
Fri, Apr 4
Other
MNK renames Lloyd's broker under unified brand
By Rebecca DelaneyApril 4 - (The Insurer) - MNK Group has unified its broking, MGA and risk-taking entities under a single brand across the geographies it operates in.Under the new brand, Lloyd's broker MNK Re has been renamed MNK International.The new brand also encompasses Specialty MGA, which...Reuters
Fri, Apr 4
Stocks
Best Stock to Buy Right Now: Amazon vs. Home Depot
There's a lot of uncertainty in the stock market right now, and it's causing many investors to reconsider some of their stocks and look at which ones might offer good opportunities to buy. With U.S. President Donald Trump's ongoing tariff actions against trade partners and some economists increasing...The Motley Fool
Fri, Apr 4
Stocks
GLOBAL MARKETS-Stocks plunge again after Trump tariff rout as China strikes back
Stocks extend global selloff after China retaliatesEuropean stocks set for worst day since pandemicTraders ramp up bets on Fed, BoE, ECB rate cutsTrump's tariffs send investors running to safe havens Live coverage of the latest developments on tariffsBy Harry Robertson LONDON, April 4 ...Reuters
Fri, Apr 4
