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Solana Slammed By Whale Dump—Can It Recover Or Is More Pain Ahead?
Solana’s price has fallen to $116, marking a 12% decrease over the past week amid growing concerns about large investors selling their holdings. According to reports, several major cryptocurrency holders, known as “whales,” unstaked and moved approximately $46 million worth of SOL ...NewsBTC
Fri, Apr 4
Stocks
US card firms slide as China's retaliatory tariffs deepen spending slowdown fears
** Shares of U.S. credit card firms fall in premarket trading as China imposes additional tariff on U.S. goods in escalating trade war** Payment firms face the risk of weak credit card spending, as consumer confidence is expected to take a hit from economic uncertainties stoked by the trade war** Am...Reuters
Fri, Apr 4
Stocks
Better Growth Stock to Buy: Shopify Stock vs. Mercado Libre Stock
Understandably, due to the increasing volatility, investors are looking outside the U.S. for quality growth stocks to buy.Where to invest $1,000 right now? Our analyst team just revealed what they believe are the 10 best stocks to buy right now. Learn More »*Stock prices used were the afternoon pric...The Motley Fool
Fri, Apr 4
Stocks
The Best Nasdaq ETF to Invest $1,000 in Right Now
The Nasdaq Composite, one of the U.S. stock market's three main indexes, has had an interesting few months. After hitting an all-time high on Dec. 16, the index is officially in a correction, down over 14% through the end of March.Just because the Nasdaq has struggled doesn't mean investors should a...The Motley Fool
Fri, Apr 4
Cryptocurrencies
US Lawmakers Question SEC Acting Chair About Trump’s Crypto Ventures In New Letter
Two Democrat US Lawmakers have sent a letter to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) acting chair, Mark Uyeda, asking about President Donald Trump’s crypto businesses and potential conflicts of interest related to the Commission’s regulations. Related Reading: No ‘Sphere WIF Hat’ In La...Bitcoinist
Fri, Apr 4
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INSTANT VIEW-Investors react to China's retaliatory tariffs on US goods
LONDON, April 4 (Reuters) - China announced additional tariffs of 34% on U.S. goods on Friday, retaliating to President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs this week that have fed fears of a recession and triggered a global stock market rout.Global stocks tumbled for a second day on Friday, and bank...Reuters
Fri, Apr 4
Technical Analysis
AUD/USD: Above 0.6410, further advances can be expected – UOB Group
Instead of continuing to rise, AUD is more likely to trade in a 0.6260/0.6360 range. In the longer run, AUD must break and hold above the significant resistance at 0.6410 before further advances can be expected, UOB Group’s FX analysts Quek Ser Leang and Peter Chia note.
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Fri, Apr 4
Stocks
Here's Why Shares in United Airlines Sagged This Week
Shares in United Airlines (NASDAQ: UAL) fell by 14.2% in the week to Friday morning. The decline came in a tumultuous week for the markets, driven by the tariff actions announced by the U.S. administration. While the drive to ensure a level playing field in international trade is entirely understand...The Motley Fool
Fri, Apr 4
Forex
FOREX-US dollar pares rise, Aussie extends fall after China's tariffs
US dollar hits a 6-month low versus safe-haven Swiss FrancAustralian dollar extends fall after China's retaliationTrump duties lead traders to increase bets on monetary easingInvestors weigh dollar's status as a safe haven currencyBy Stefano Rebaudo April 4 (Reuters) - The U.S. dollar...Reuters
Fri, Apr 4
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Vatican's foreign minister has call with Russia's Lavrov to discuss Ukraine
VATICAN CITY, April 4 (Reuters) - The Vatican's Foreign Minister Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher had a phone call on Friday with Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov to discuss the war in Ukraine and "some initiatives aimed at stopping the military actions," the Vatican said in a statemen...Reuters
Fri, Apr 4
Commodities
US tariffs set to cripple India's diamond industry, hurting jobs, exports
Business at standstill in diamond polishing hub of SuratU.S. takes more than 30% of India's jewellery exportsExport slowdown could cut output, cost jobsBy Sumit Khanna and Rajendra JadhavSURAT, India, April 4 (Reuters) - A wave of anxiety has gripped India's diamond polishing hub of Surat, a...Reuters
Fri, Apr 4
Stocks
Oil companies slip further, crude prices head lower after China's tariff announcement
** Shares of oil companies fell further in premarket trading following prices of crude** Brent futures LCOc1 fall 4.7% to $66.83/bbl; U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude futures CLc1 decline 4.8% to $63.71/bbl by 1036 GMT ** Earlier in the session, WTI and Brent both hit lowest since December 20...Reuters
Fri, Apr 4
Stocks
Should Dividend Stock Investors Buy Coca-Cola Stock Instead of PepsiCo?
During increasing volatility, stocks like Coca-Cola (NYSE: KO) and PepsiCo (NASDAQ: PEP) perform relatively well.Where to invest $1,000 right now? Our analyst team just revealed what they believe are the 10 best stocks to buy right now. Learn More »*Stock prices used were the afternoon prices of Apr...The Motley Fool
Fri, Apr 4
Stocks
This Big Change to Social Security Is Only Going to Happen 1 More Time in 2026
In 2026, a big change is coming automatically to Social Security. It will affect the amount of benefits that new retirees get and could impact when you claim benefits.Social Security has experienced this change for a long time, but 2026 is the last year that it will occur -- at least for the foresee...The Motley Fool
Fri, Apr 4
Commodities
Iraq calls for meeting to resume negotiations on Kurdistan regional oil exports
April 4 (Reuters) - Iraq's Oil Ministry called on Friday for an urgent meeting with relevant parties to resume negotiations on the export of Kurdistan regional oil, the state news agency reported. Iraq's oil ministry also said it took serious measures to show goodwill in negotiations to ensu...Reuters
Fri, Apr 4
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US Junk bond spreads surge to 17-month high on trade war fears
April 4 (Reuters) - U.S. high yield corporate bond spreads surged to 401 basis points as of late Thursday, their highest since November 2023, as global markets swooned over fears that U.S. President Donald Trump's plan for import tariffs would kick off a trade war. The options adjusted spread on...Reuters
Fri, Apr 4
Stocks
Big Tech stocks fall after China retaliates with 34% import tariffs on US goods
** Shares of Big Tech stocks fall in premarket trading ** China's finance ministry said it will impose additional tariffs of 34% on all U.S. goods from April 10 as a countermeasure to sweeping tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump** Trump said on Wednesday he would impose a 10% baseline...Reuters
Fri, Apr 4
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Italy PM says negotiations with U.S. should aim at removing all tariffs
ROME, April 4 (Reuters) - Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on Friday said negotiations on tariffs between the U.S. and the European Union should aim at lifting all of them."Where do I think the negotiations should go? Towards removing all duties, not multiplying them," Meloni said, reit...Reuters
Fri, Apr 4
Stocks
US chip stocks fall after China imposes counter tariffs
** Shares of U.S. chip stocks fall premarket after China imposes additional tariffs of 34% on all U.S. goods from April 10** The duties could lead to higher costs for semiconductor companies, hit margins and upend complex chip supply chains ** Shares of Nvidia NVDA.O and Advanced Micro Devices AMD.O...Reuters
Fri, Apr 4
