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Trump, New York governor may discuss Constitution gas pipeline
WASHINGTON, March 13 (Reuters) - Donald Trump will meet New York Governor Kathy Hochul on Friday morning, the U.S. president said, for talks that may include potentially reviving the Constitution natural gas pipeline in the Northeast.The pipeline would bring gas from Pennsylvania's drilling ...Reuters
Thu, Mar 13
Stocks
Tesla warns Trump administration it is 'exposed' to retaliatory tariffs, FT reports
March 13 (Reuters) - Elon Musk's Tesla TSLA.O has warned that President Donald Trump's trade war could make it a target for retaliatory tariffs against the U.S. and increase the cost of making vehicles in America, the Financial Times reported on Thursday.Reuters
Thu, Mar 13
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Chubb’s Greenberg: Market to stay 'reasonably disciplined' amid elevated loss-cost inflation
By Michael LoneyMarch 13 - (The Insurer) - Evan Greenberg believes the insurance market will stay disciplined despite increasing competition, while the Chubb chairman and CEO has also suggested changing accounting rules to encourage the building of long-term reserves for more severe catastrophe even...Reuters
Thu, Mar 13
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FDA warns of scramble for work and parking space in Monday return to office
FDA says to expect crowds, long waits to clear enhanced securityStaff in buildings sold off can continue remote work for short termPlans for coming layoffs being made by the Dept of Health and Human ServicesBy Patrick Wingrove March 13 (Reuters) - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration told staff...Reuters
Thu, Mar 13
Commodities
CBOT corn gains on lower Argentine harvest outlook
CHICAGO, March 13 (Reuters) - Chicago Board of Trade corn futures turned higher on Thursday, after lower estimates for Argentina's corn crop and a weak dollar boosted prices.CBOT May corn CK25 settled up 4-1/2 cents to $4.65-1/4 a bushel.Argentina's Rosario Grains Exchange lowered its outloo...Reuters
Thu, Mar 13
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Tesla Warns Trump Administration It Is 'Exposed' To Retaliatory Tariffs- FT
March 13 (Reuters) - TESLA WARNS TRUMP ADMINISTRATION IT IS 'EXPOSED' TO RETALIATORY TARIFFS- FTTESLA SAYS LEVIES COULD MAKE IT COSTLIER TO PRODUCE VEHICLES IN THE US - FTSource text: https://tinyurl.com/3mb8pf6jReuters
Thu, Mar 13
Stocks
Why Groupon Stock Exploded Higher This Week
Since last Friday, shares of the e-commerce company Groupon (NASDAQ: GRPN) have blasted 37% higher as of 2:42 p.m. ET Thursday. The company reported better-than-expected earnings and showed meaningful progress in its turnaround plan.A solid earnings beat and guidanceGroupon reported a fourth-quarter...The Motley Fool
Thu, Mar 13
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Trump choice for Mexico ambassador hints at military action if US citizens at risk
By Patricia Zengerle and Emily Green WASHINGTON/MEXICO CITY, March 13 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump's nominee for U.S. ambassador to Mexico on Thursday did not rule out unilateral U.S. military action in Mexico if U.S. citizens were in danger, bringing to the fore simmering tensions betw...Reuters
Thu, Mar 13
Commodities
GRAINS-Chicago grains, soy rebound on demand uptick, weak dollar
Corn and soy edge up on declining Argentine crop estimatesWheat supported by weak dollar, Russian export quotasBy Heather Schlitz CHICAGO, March 13 (Reuters) - Chicago Board of Trade corn and soybean futures turned higher on Thursday, after private estimates for Argentina's corn and soy crops...Reuters
Thu, Mar 13
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Ukraine's Zelenskiy says Putin does not want ceasefire
KYIV, March 13 (Reuters) - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Thursday that Russia's Vladimir Putin is preparing a rejection of a ceasefire proposal, but is scared to say this directly to U.S. President Donald Trump.Zelenskiy, speaking in his evening address, said Russia is setting ...Reuters
Thu, Mar 13
Commodities
CBOT soybeans gain on demand uptick, weak dollar
CHICAGO, March 13 (Reuters) - Chicago Board of Trade soybean futures rose on Thursday as strong weekly export sales, lower estimates for Argentina's soy crop and a weak dollar supported prices.CBOT May soybeans SK25 settled up 10-1/4 cents at $10.10-3/4 per bushel.CBOT May soymeal SMK25 ended up...Reuters
Thu, Mar 13
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Trump policy 'a tragedy for the American economy,' French central banker says
PARIS, March 13 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump's administration is inflicting more damage on the U.S. economy with its policies than on the rest of the world, France's central bank head said on Thursday.While disruption was expected after the U.S. presidential election, the shock was pro...Reuters
Thu, Mar 13
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Investment banking rebound set to be delayed amid market volatility, Morgan Stanley says
March 13 (Reuters) - Market volatility and economic uncertainty amid ever-changing tariff talk are set to push out the much-anticipated robust investment banking rebound in 2025, Morgan Stanley analysts said in a note on Thursday.Wall Street was expecting a banner year for capital markets activity i...Reuters
Thu, Mar 13
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White House withdraws vaccine critic Weldon for CDC director
Weldon is a Republican former congressman and vaccine criticAtlanta-based CDC has an annual budget of $17.3 billionWeldon lacked Senate votes for confirmationBy Ahmed Aboulenein, Julie Steenhuysen and Steve Holland WASHINGTON, March 13 (Reuters) - The White House withdrew President Donald Trump&#...Reuters
Thu, Mar 13
Stocks
GLOBAL MARKETS-Stocks fall sharply, bond prices rise; tariff angst overshadows soft inflation
Wall Street's main indexes all off more than 1% Trump's back and forth on tariffs weighs on sentimentUS dollar down vs yen but up against euro, Swiss franc By Sinéad Carew and Harry Robertson NEW YORK/LONDON, March 13 (Reuters) - Global equities and U.S. Treasury yields both fell on Thurs...Reuters
Thu, Mar 13
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Health Rounds: Birth control pill for men moves closer to reality
By Nancy LapidMarch 13 (Reuters) - Hello Health Rounds Readers! The long dreamed of birth control pill for men may become a reality given promising early results in humans and animals. We also report on potentially important discoveries for men who have undergone prostate cancer surgery and for peop...Reuters
Thu, Mar 13
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Mexicans hope uncovered mass grave sheds light on missing relatives
By Lizbeth Diaz MEXICO CITY, March 13 (Reuters) - The families of many Mexicans who have been missing for years are looking for answers in the discovery of piles of clothes, shoes and skeletal remains at a ranch in western Mexico that may have been a base to burn bodies and bury the remains.Civil...Reuters
Thu, Mar 13
Cryptocurrencies
Altcoins At Risk Of More Losses As Market Shifts Heavily Toward A Bitcoin Season
The continued bearish performance of the broader crypto market has significantly reduced the likelihood of an Altcoin Season happening in the current cycle, with the majority of alts declining sharply. Despite the magnitude of the decline in the alt market, analysts still point to the potential for ...Bitcoinist
Thu, Mar 13
Commodities
Oil settles down more than 1% on tariff worry, supply-demand expectations
Macroeconomic concerns stemming from tariffs persistIEA report sees supply exceeding demand in 2025Putin backs US ceasefire idea for Ukraine, says details must be sorted outBy Amanda Stephenson and Paul Carsten CALGARY, March 13 (Reuters) - Oil prices fell over 1% on Thursday as markets weighed m...Reuters
Thu, Mar 13
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US Treasury confirms expiration of Russian energy financing license
WASHINGTON, March 13 (Reuters) - The U.S. Treasury on Thursday confirmed that a license allowing a wind-down of energy transactions with Russian financial institutions expired as scheduled this week under stiff sanctions imposed in the final days of Joe Biden's presidency.A Treasury spokesperson...Reuters
Thu, Mar 13
