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Donald Trump's trade policies have made it exceedingly challenging for businesses to forecast demand at a time when consumer spending is already soft due to high inflation.
The remarks have come amid fears that the global trade war triggered by Trump tariffs will tip the U.S. economy into a recession and reignite inflationary pressure.
Indian defence stocks rallied up to 7% on Monday amid rising geopolitical tensions, defence deals with France, and growing U.S.-India collaboration in defence manufacturing.
Trump’s sweeping tariff policy was almost unprecedented in scope and impact, triggering widespread uncertainty, stifling trade, and sending global markets into a tailspin.
Wedbush analyst Daniel Ives said this was a major week ahead for the markets and that he braced for generally strong results from the big techs due to very favorable demand trends.
Optimism was tempered by a Wall Street Journal report on Friday, which said federal regulators had asked Novavax to conduct another randomized clinical trial of its COVID-19 vaccine.
The company’s lead candidate, ivonescimab, aimed at treating certain cancers, was discovered by Akeso and is currently in multiple late-stage clinical trials.
Steve Benz, legal and US general counsel of Novo Nordisk, said the company is “pleased” that the court rejected the compounders' attempts to “undermine” the FDA's decision that the shortages of Wegovy and Ozempic have been resolved.
The company expects net sales to rise by low single digits, including a low-single-digit negative impact from foreign exchange; during the last quarter, the firm had guided for net sales to be roughly flat.
The company now expects the health benefits ratio for the full year to be in the range of 88.9% to 89.5%, up from its previous guidance of 88.4% to 89%.
Trump also told Time Magazine that Chinese President Xi Jinping had called him to strike a tariff deal, but did not specify when the call was made or what the two leaders discussed.
The company’s immunology drugs, Skyrizi and Rinvoq, marked significant revenue growth, offsetting a 50.6% decrease in net revenue from its arthritis drug, Humira.
The order will expedite the extraction of minerals such as nickel, copper, and rare earth elements from the ocean floor — resources crucial to the production of electric vehicle batteries, wind turbines, and other clean-energy technologies.
CEO Oliver Le Peuch reaffirmed the company’s financial targets, saying SLB expects to return more than 50% of free cash flow to shareholders and will “materially exceed this target” in 2025.
U.S. equity markets are coming off a three-day rally, but escalating trade tensions and increasing uncertainty between the US and China have capped momentum.
The company reported a net profit attributable to shareholders of RMB 9.15 billion ($1.26 billion) on Friday, up from RMB 4.57 billion in the corresponding quarter of 2024, and aligning with its estimates provided earlier this month.
The Nifty 50 managed to hold on to the psychological 24,000 mark, while the Sensex slipped 589 points to end at 79,213, ending lower for the second straight session.
The company reportedly said the layoffs were meant to help Oculus Studios work more efficiently on future mixed-reality experiences for its growing audience.
Reliance Industries is set to post March quarter earnings today. Analyst flags crucial support levels near ₹1,235, even as retail sentiment turns cautious ahead of results.
He stressed that investors are increasingly wary of U.S. Treasury bonds, traditionally viewed as safe-haven assets, due to the unpredictability introduced by the trade war.
Cyient's Q4 earnings report revealed declining revenues and margins. The absence of forward guidance further raised investor concerns, leading to a significant sell-off.
SBI Life’s stock climbed 4% as investors focused on robust FY25 performance. Operational metrics show improvement with asset growth under management and new business value.
Ethane — used generously by Chinese plastic manufacturers, medical equipment — and aircraft leases were reportedly considered for import relief by China.
Axis Bank stock fell despite stable Q4 earnings and improved asset quality. Investor concerns over lagging loan growth, margin pressure, and a large capital raise weighed on sentiment.
The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq Composite ended Thursday at their highest levels since early April 2, suggesting a return to the levels before the tariff announcement.
Hasbro estimates that Trump’s tariffs could result in a $100 million to $300 million gross impact across Hasbro’s operations in 2025 before any mitigating actions are taken.
The proposed merger with Twenty One Capital positions Cantor as a potential institutional gateway to Bitcoin exposure, with the combined entity to be majority-owned by Tether and backed by Bitfinex and SoftBank.
National Association of Realtors Chief Economist Lawrence Yun said that home buying and selling remained sluggish in March due to the affordability challenges associated with high mortgage rates.
Halozyme said that it believes the subcutaneous formulation of Merck's cancer medicine Keytruda infringes multiple patents that Halozyme filed beginning in 2011 to protect its groundbreaking MDASE subcutaneous delivery technology.
In a post on Truth Social, President Donald Trump said the Boeing dispute was a minor example of broader harm caused by China, which he also blamed for fueling America’s fentanyl crisis via Mexico and Canada.
P&G CFO Andre Schulten said the company will focus on pricing, productivity, and innovation in the near term to counter the impact of President Donald Trump’s recent tariffs.
The advance number for seasonally adjusted insured unemployment during the week ending April 12 fell to 1.84 million compared to 1.88 million in the previous week.
Hammack told CNBC that the Fed can afford to be patient with rate changes and said it will act swiftly if needed, but current data does not yet warrant a move.
CEO Robert Isom highlighted that the airline’s actions over the past several years to refresh its fleet, manage costs, and strengthen its balance sheet position it well for the uncertainty the industry is facing.
The U.S. automaker’s market share in the EU, European Free Trade Association, and the UK put together subsequently fell to 2% in March from 2.9% in the corresponding month of 2024.
President Donald Trump plans to host a gala dinner for the top 220 holders of the Official Trump Coin, with a VIP reception and a private tour for the top 25 investors.
CEO Brian L. Roberts highlighted that the company generated $5.4 billion of free cash flow and returned $3.2 billion to shareholders during the quarter.
The company now expects full-year earnings per share to decline by 3%, marking a reversal from its earlier forecast, which called for mid-single-digit growth.
While Wednesday’s gains were sparked by signs that Trump may be rethinking his approach on tariffs, the Chinese government stated that it had not held talks with the White House, “let alone reach an agreement.”
Benchmark indices ended their seven-day winning streak on Thursday, dragged by FMCG stocks and expiry-related volatility; however, pharma and real estate stocks provided some cushion.
