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Nikkei falls as caution returns to Tokyo stocks

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TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average fell on Thursday as investors pulled back after a powerful relief rally, with renewed concern over Middle East tensions and higher oil prices prompting a more defensive tone across the Tokyo market. The Nikkei 225 closed down 0.73% at 55,895.32, while the broader Topix lost 0.9% to 3,741.47.......
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Americans brace for recession as consumer expectations plunge in April

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U.S. consumer confidence sinks to early pandemic levels as inflation and tariffs fuel recession fears among Americans....
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MicroStrategy’s bitcoin holdings top $45 billion in market value

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MicroStrategy cut 20% of its workforce as it doubled its bitcoin holdings in 2024, spending $22.1 billion on cryptocurrency while shedding 400 jobs across key departments....
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Market optimism grows on Ukraine talks and tariff reprieve

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European markets surged as defense and banking stocks drove the STOXX 600 to a record high, fueled by military spending growth and easing trade tensions....
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Wall Street tumbles as CPI report dampens interest rate optimism

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U.S. stocks tumbled Wednesday after inflation data exceeded forecasts, raising fears of delayed rate cuts. The CPI report fueled uncertainty, sending the Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq lower....
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Apple surpasses $3 trillion market cap, a historic milestone

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Apple Inc. made history yet again, achieving a market capitalization of $3 trillion on Friday, marking another significant milestone in the company’s growth. This is a testament to the robust investor confidence in Apple’s diverse portfolio of products and services, despite recent warnings from the company of potential revenue declines.......
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Stable monetary policy propels Nikkei to an eight-month peak

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In a significant financial development, the Nikkei, Japan’s premier stock index, surged to an eight-month high, driven by the Bank of Japan’s (BOJ) decision to sustain its ultra-easy monetary policy. The central bank’s move, along with a series of robust domestic earnings, bolstered market sentiment, propelling the Nikkei to its......