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Stock Market Today: Dow, S&P Live Updates for April 19: A selloff in the world’s largest technology companies hit stocks, with the industry that has powered the ...
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Quick Glance: Tech Giants Sell-Off Leads to Stock Decline
- A sell-off in the world's largest technology companies negatively impacted the stock markets, as Wall Street traders geared up for the upcoming industry results that have been driving the bull market.
- The tech sector took a hit ahead of earnings, resulting in a decline in the S&P 500 below the 5,000 mark and a loss of over 2% in the Nasdaq 100.
- The S&P 500 experienced its sixth consecutive decline, marking the longest losing streak since October 2022. Nvidia's value loss amounted to over $200 billion.
- Amid a robust US economy and persistent inflation, investors are withdrawing money from stocks, raising concerns about the Fed maintaining higher interest rates for an extended period, as highlighted by Bank of America Corp. strategists.
Ukraine Aid Would Ease Pressure on Energy Markets: Ukraine has attacked Russian energy infrastructure as its weapons supplies have dwindled ...
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ECB Rate-Setters Agree on June Cut But Not Much Else Beyond: There’s one thing European Central Bank officials seem to agree on — that a first cut in interest ...
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Ukraine war: Nato pledges more advanced air defences to Kyiv: Kyiv has long been pressing for hi-tech Patriot systems to defend against deadly Russian attacks.
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Macklem Sees Little Impact of Canada Budget on Fiscal Track: Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem said Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s recent budget did not ...
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Israel Credit Rating Downgraded by S&P on Heightened Geopolitical Risk: Israel was downgraded by S&P Global Ratings, which joined Moody’s Investors Service ...
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NATO-Ukraine Council approves more aid for air defense: NATO defense ministers have promised Ukraine early air defense support. The Ukrainian President had ...
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Quick Glance: Kyiv's Urgent Air Defence Need Highlighted by NATO Chief
- NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg highlights Ukraine's critical need for additional air defences during the G7 Summit in Capri.
- He mentions positive signals of military aid commitments from NATO members and the US House of Representatives' vote on a aid package for Kyiv.
- Stoltenberg acknowledges new pledges of support from Germany, Denmark, and the Netherlands, stressing the importance of earlier and increased assistance.
- These statements precede a meeting with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba and the NATO-Ukraine Council, with President Volodimir Zelenski participating via video link.
Democrats back Republican Speaker’s plan to advance US aid to Ukraine: Move sets stage for Saturday vote that could unlock $60bn in support for Kyiv
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Quick Glance: Ukraine, Israel Aid Bill Advances in House
- The House has advanced a foreign aid package of $95 billion for Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan, and humanitarian support with rare bipartisan support.
- Speaker Mike Johnson implemented a strategy to secure support for wartime funding, especially for Ukraine in its battle against Russia.
- President Joe Biden and even Republican presumptive presidential nominee Donald Trump have endorsed the speaker's efforts.
- To pass each bill, complex bipartisan coalitions need to be formed by Johnson due to his slim Republican majority in the House, relying on Democratic support.
Ukraine Aid: House Advances Bill Including Tik Tok Ban With Democrats’ Help: The US House advanced a long-stalled $95 billion aid package for Ukraine ...
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Ukraine cannot fight evil with empty hands : The trapped US funds are the difference between life and death for many of us
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Quick Glance: Ukraine urgently needs support against Russia
- The trapped US funds are the difference between life and death for many Ukrainians.
- Despite being thousands of miles away from Ukraine, the war's impact is deeply felt.
- Russia is committing systematic war crimes in Ukraine.
- Ukraine is fighting for survival and basic values in a war for peace.
Investment Opportunities With Hot Inflation, Higher-for-Longer Interest Rates: Rising prices and high interest rates are frustrating investors ...
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Latin America Sees Low-Rate Dreams Crumble, Political Woes Rise: The region that led the world into a promising cycle of interest rate cuts is warning that ...
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Biden Trade Chief Sees Conclusion of China Tariff Review ‘Soon’: President Joe Biden’s trade chief said that she expects a conclusion on a review of tariffs on ...
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Wall Street Fires Up Deals for Preferred Shares With Fed on Hold: Fading hopes that the Federal Reserve will soon cut rates are prompting US banks to re-evaluate ...
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G-7 Warns China Against Aiding Russia in Its War Against Ukraine: Top diplomats from the Group of Seven countries leveled one of their strongest warnings yet ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-19/g-7-warns-china-against-aiding-russia-in-its-war-against-ukraine
Poland arrests man suspected of spying for Russia to aid Zelenskyy assassination plot
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Quick Glance: Polish Authorities Detain Man Allegedly Involved in Russian Espionage for Zelenskyy Assassination Plan
- A Polish citizen was detained by Polish authorities on suspicion of spying for Russia's military intelligence to potentially assassinate Ukraine's President, Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
- He intended to share critical details about the Rzeszow-Jasionka airport in southeastern Poland, crucial for international military and humanitarian aid to Ukraine.
- In case of a conviction, he could potentially face a sentence of up to eight years in prison.
- Prosecutors emphasized the arrest resulted from a close collaboration with Ukrainian counterparts who provided vital information leading to the detainment.
US aid delays leave Ukrainians at low ebb: Faltering western assistance and Russia’s fresh initiative on battlefield chip away at country’s morale
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Economists Boost US GDP Forecasts, See Fed Rates Higher for Longer: Economists once again upgraded their forecasts for US growth, spending and employment ...
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Ukraine speaks of shooting down: Russian Air Force loses heavy supersonic bomber: A Tu-22M3 supersonic bomber crashed in Russia. Moscow speaks of technical ...
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Ukraine’s Bohdana howitzer is rolling off production lines – here’s what it can do
kyivindependent.com/ukraines-bohdana-howitzer-is-rolling-off-production-lines-heres-what-it-can-do/
Electric cars, solar panels and wind turbines: dispute over China's overcapacity: Is China flooding the world with cheap solar panels, wind turbines or electric ...
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🔊 Ukraine is struggling to pay for its domestic manufacture of weapons as it waits for US aid. Listen to @Max_Hunder share what he learned on a visit to a ...
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Marijuana Stocks Gain Momentum on Cannabis Reform Hopes: Investors have been diving into cheap pot stocks in hopes that a change in US policy will unlock major ...
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TDR Capital Nears Deal to Buy Billionaire’s Stake in UK’s Asda: TDR Capital is closing in on a deal to buy gas-station billionaire Zuber Issa’s stake in Asda as ...
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Habeck in Ukraine: Rearmament with German help: Habeck is traveling to Ukraine with a business delegation. Numerous arms companies are on board ...
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Quick Glance: Habeck's Visit to Ukraine: Solidarity and Support
- Robert Habeck visits Ukraine to show German solidarity and promise support.
- Ukraine is in a war fighting for freedom and European values.
- Habeck brings business representatives to promote investments and boost arms production.
- Germany supports Ukraine with a Patriot air defense system and financial aid for the energy sector.
Top Russian colonel reportedly killed in Ukrainian strike on occupied Luhansk: Kropotov, the commander of the 59th Guards Communications Brigade ...
kyivindependent.com/russian-commander-pavel-kropotov/
Estonian intelligence says Russians are suffering heavy losses in battle for Chasiv Yar
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/19/7452019/
After their PM halts Ukraine aid, Slovaks dig deep to help: A crowdfunding campaign to buy artillery shells for Ukraine quickly exceeds its target of €1m (£850m) ...
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Russian media: American pro-Kremlin fighter, propagandist killed in Donetsk Oblast
kyivindependent.com/russian-media-missing-american-pro-kremlin-fighter-killed-in-donetsk-oblast/
Electric Cars in Norway May Push Diesel Rivals Off Top by 2026: Norway, the pioneer in abandoning combustion-engine automobiles, may see electric cars become the ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-19/electric-cars-in-norway-may-push-diesel-rivals-off-top-by-2026
BofA Strategists Say Rates Jitters Are Fueling Stock Outflows: Investors are pulling money out of equities as a strong US economy and sticky inflation fuel ...
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'Very real risk': CIA chief warns of Ukraine defeat this year: Ukraine is severely lacking in artillery ammunition and anti-aircraft defenses in the fight ...
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Trump confidante demands that the US withdraw from NATO: The American Congress is finally about to pass a billion-dollar package for Ukraine ...
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Hudson Bay Closes $800 Million Fund to Bet on Special Situations: Hudson Bay Capital Management has raised over $800 million to invest in so-called special ...
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Ukraine claims to shoot down Russian bomber, though Moscow denies: Ukraine says it shot down a strategic Russian bomber on Friday, but Russia counters the plane ...
euronews.com/2024/04/19/ukraine-claims-to-shoot-down-russian-bomber-though-moscow-denies
Marjorie Taylor Greene mocked by fellow lawmaker's extreme Ukraine aid bill amendments
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Quick Glance: GOP Congresswoman Propagates Russian Narratives Against Ukraine Aid
- Republican Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene introduced amendments to the latest bill on aid to Ukraine, echoing Russian propaganda narratives about "biolabs in Ukraine" and "persecution of Christians in Ukraine."
- Greene proposed halting funding for Ukraine's aid until free and fair elections are held, persecution of Christians stops, and all biolabs in Ukraine are closed.
- The allegation of secret "biolabs" in Ukraine is a long-standing Russian propaganda conspiracy theory, also picked up by Chinese disinformation networks according to the EU East Stratcom Task Force.
- House Speaker Mike Johnson announced determination to advance the foreign aid bill on April 20, despite opposition from GOP hardliners who have blocked progress for over six months.
Bond Funds Dangling 5% Yields Lure Cash Back to Active Managers: Bond powerhouses including Pacific Investment Management Co., BlackRock Inc ...
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Polish PM calls on farmers to stop blockade of Ukraine's border: Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has called on Polish farmers to stop blocking the border with ...
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African Critical Minerals Output Could Reach $2 Trillion by 2050: Sub-Saharan Africa could produce almost $2 trillion of metals required for the energy ...
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Cruz: Democrats tossed ‘two centuries of precedent’ by rejecting Mayorkas articles of impeachment
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Massive airstrikes on Dnipro: Sharma: "Zelensky's tone has changed": While Economics Minister Habeck visits Ukraine, numerous Russian missiles hit the city of ...
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Ukraine successfully shoots down first Russian strategic bomber: The Russian defense ministry said the bomber crashed as it was returning from a mission in ...
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Governor: Russia’s war destroys over 100,000 residential buildings in Donetsk Oblast
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Ukraine air defense: G7 ministers seeking urgent support : Foreign ministers from the Group of Seven (G7) major powers warned on Thursday that Ukraine risked ...
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Media: Pentagon ready to quickly send Ukraine arms if Congress approves aid bill: According to one of the unnamed U.S. defense officials, some of the proposed ...
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Israel-Iran: Another Mideast Shock for Markets: The revenge cycle shows no sign of letting up. Now, Tehran will weigh the level of escalation.
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Ukraine war: Children among eight dead in Russian strike on Dnipropetrovsk region
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German UAV manufacturer to open another plant in Ukraine: Quantum Systems, a German drone manufacturer, will build another drone production facility in Ukraine ...
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/19/7451966/
‘Get the facts straight,’ EU’s Michel tells Trump over Ukraine funding: “Don’t be intimidated by Putin. We aren’t,” European Council president says in message ...
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60 billion dollars for Kiev: This is what the big Ukraine liberation strike from the USA looks like
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Oil Poses More Risks for Yen (JPY USD) as Japan Depends on Energy Imports: As if the yen doesn’t have enough reasons to weaken, risks are emerging that higher ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-19/oil-poses-more-risks-for-yen-as-japan-depends-on-energy-imports
Weak defenses: Russia could cause "death by a thousand cuts": What will the next few months bring in the Ukraine war? Kiev is expecting a major offensive in June ...
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Military expert: Ukraine's rapid NATO accession is conceivable: Kiev is under massive pressure and everything is missing. Until Western supplies arrive ...
zdf.de/nachrichten/politik/ausland/nato-ukraine-beitritt-krieg-russland-100.html
Robert Habeck wants Germany to rebuild Ukraine: A defense industry delegation from Berlin spies opportunities amid the rubble.
politico.eu/article/robert-habeck-wants-germany-to-rebuild-ukraine/
Ukraine liberates teenage girl, 17, taken from occupied territories to Russia: Myroslava, a 17-year-old teenage girl whom the Russians took from the temporarily ...
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/19/7451999/
Fed Interest-Rate Cut Is Not Likely Until End of Year, Raphael Bostic Reiterates: Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta President Raphael Bostic said he’s comfortable ...
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Ukraine's Foreign Minister reports G7 identified "specific steps" to help Ukraine in war with Russia
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China is leading supplier for Russian military complex – Blinken: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has criticised China for supporting Russias defence ...
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/19/7452020/
Democratic Sen. Jon Tester hopes to secure another win in deep-red Montana : Tester is the last Democrat holding statewide office as Republicans have dominated ...
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French PM on consequences of Russia's victory: Ukrainians will hold if we support them
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How the U.S. could rush weapons to Ukraine to battle Russia: The Pentagon has had supplies ready to go for months but hasn’t moved them because it is out of ...
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TSMC Outlook Beats Estimates as AI Demand Helps Propel Business: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. expects revenue to rise as much as about 30% this quarter ...
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G7 countries pledge to strengthen Ukrainian air defenсe: The G7 has announced their intention to strengthen the air defence of Ukraine, against which the Russian ...
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/19/7452000/
German drone manufacturer opens factory in Ukraine: Quantum Systems, a German drone manufacturer, opened a drone factory and development hub in Ukraine on April ...
kyivindependent.com/german-drone-manufacturer-opened-factory-in-ukraine/
Mike Pence: U.S. will continue to support Ukraine: Former U.S. vice president Mike Pence is confident that U.S. military support for Ukraine is forthcoming ...
euronews.com/2024/04/19/mike-pence-us-will-continue-to-support-ukraine
Will US Congress pass long-awaited Ukraine aid bill?: A huge $61bn support package that could help reshape Kyiv's war effort will go to a vote in coming days.
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Podcast: Israel’s retaliation, Ukraine’s weapons and your brain, your business: Israel strikes Iranian targets, but Tehran is signalling it will not respond.
reuters.com/podcasts/podcast-israels-retaliation-ukraines-weapons-your-brain-your-business-2024-04-19/
Baerbock criticizes Iran after attack on Israel: The G7 foreign ministers discuss the Middle East conflict and the Ukraine war in Capri. On ZDF ...
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CIA Director: Ukraine could lose by the end of 2024 without aid: CIA Director William Burns delivered a warning message to lawmakers in DC ...
kyivindependent.com/cia-director-ukraine-could-lose-by-the-end-of-2024-without-aid/
Quick Glance: CIA Director Warns of Ukraine's Potential Defeat Against Russia
- CIA Director Bill Burns warns of a possible Ukrainian defeat against Russia by the end of the year unless the US sends more military support.
- Burns emphasizes the need for the US Congress to approve a long-delayed aid package for Kyiv to prevent Ukraine from losing ground.
- There is a risk that Russia could capture additional territory if Ukraine is not adequately supported, leading to a frozen frontline situation.
- Ukraine's lack of ammunition and military equipment due to supply struggles from the US and its allies is having a severe impact on the battlefield.
Zelensky visits soldiers undergoing medical treatment in Donetsk Oblast: President Volodymyr Zelensky visited the 95th Separate Air Assault Brigade's ...
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At least nine killed in Ukraine strikes as Kyiv says it downed Russian warplane: Russian strikes on Ukraine in the early hours of Friday killed at least nine ...
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Moody’s Reduces Outlooks on Direct Lending Funds Managed by BlackRock, Oaktree: Moody’s Ratings this week gave private credit investors greater reason for ...
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Ukraine reports shooting down of Russian fighter jet, Russia speaks of “crash”: The Ukrainian army says it shot down a Russian warplane. Moscow ...
berliner-zeitung.de/news/ukrainische-armee-meldet-abschuss-eines-russischen-kampfflugzeugs-li.2207461
Opinion: A look at the drone arsenal Russia uses against Ukraine: Drone combat in Russia’s war against Ukraine is changing warfare. Unmanned aerial vehicles ...
kyivindependent.com/opinion-a-look-at-the-drone-arsenal-russia-uses-against-ukraine/
🔊 What you need to know today:
-Israel attacks Iran, flies drones over Isfahan
-Ukraine’s weapons dwindle as it waits for US aid
-Colorado law aims to protect ...
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Ukraine’s air defenders claim two major firsts, but missiles evading interception kill 7
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Perspectives: Providing a long-term remedy to Ukraine’s munitions woes: The Bucharest Nine group of states should be empowered to lead.
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Japan Consumer Prices Rose at Slightly Slower Pace in March: Japan’s consumer prices rose at a slightly slower pace in March due to lower energy prices but ...
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IMF Financial Stability Report: Basis-Trade Section Calls Out Funds’ Bond Wagers: A small group of funds has accumulated such large short wagers in the Treasury ...
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