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Super Micro Computer (NASDAQ:SMCI) has outperformed the market over the past 10 years by 16.6% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 26.07%. Currently, Super Micro Computer has a market capitalization of $17.88 billion. Buying $1000 In SMCI: ...Full story available on Benzinga.com
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis will be laid to rest Saturday after lying in state for three days in St. Peter’s Basilica, where the faithful are expected to flock to pay their respects to history’s first Latin American pontiff.
Recently, Blizzard revealed its 2025 roadmap for Diablo 4, with a preview of everything coming to the game this year. The roadmap revealed the names and rough content previews for several upcoming seasons, but also teased a few new collabs, including one with Berserk. Now, we’ve got more details about the first of these teased [...]The post Diablo 4 Reveals Berserk Skins, Pet, and More from New Crossover appeared first on ComicBook.com.
“Can You Keep a Secret,” the upcoming comedy series led by British TV icon Dawn French, is set to premiere on Paramount+ in the U.S. The series — starring 7-time BAFTA TV nominee French (“French & Saunders,” “The Vicar of Dibley”) alongside Mark Heap (“Friday Night Dinner”). Craig Roberts (“Submarine”) and Mandip Gill (“Doctor Who”) — recently [...]
Paramount+ has boarded the BBC and CBS Studios’ upcoming Dawn French sitcom Can You Keep A Secret?. The streamer has taken U.S. rights to the comedy, with Paramount Global Content Distribution selling around the world. In Can You Keep a Secret?, British comedy icon French plays domineering grandma Debbie Fendon, a woman who will stop at [...]
The Xbox Spring Sale is now live, and Microsoft is discounting hundreds of titles, including several Game of the Year contenders. This limited-time sale runs until the end of April. From Baldur’s Gate 3 to Elden Ring, here’s a breakdown of the best games you should purchase right now. Best Games in Xbox Spring Sale [...]The post Xbox Spring Sale Offers Massive Deals On Many Titles – Here Are The Best Games You Should Buy Now appeared first on VICE.
Menlo Park RIA with Over $870M in RAUM and Tech Entrepreneur & Executive Niche LOS ANGELES, April 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Lido Advisors, a leading wealth advisory firm with over $29 billion in RAUM*, announced today that it will be partnering with BluePointe Capital Management, a Menlo...
New facility is expected to create over 1,000 new jobs and make nutritious, natural food more accessible NEW BERLIN, N.Y., April 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- In the heart of New York's Mohawk Valley, where history and industry meet, a new chapter is unfolding. After announcing a $500 million...
Production has begun on a documentary about Hollywood blonde bombshell Mamie Van Doren. “Mamie Exposed! The Life and Loves of the Last Blonde Bombshell,” currently shooting in Los Angeles and Newport Beach, will detail Van Doren’s rise in Hollywood in the 1950s after being discovered by Howard Hughes, as well as her personal life. Van Doren [...]
Kim Kardashian celebrated Easter with some of her closest peeps—including her brother Rob Kardashian.The Kardashians star included a rare snap of the Arthur George sock founder in a series of...
Manchester City and the Premier League now have a new date for their respective diaries as they prepare to clash legally once again later this year.Legal representatives of the four-in-a-row Premier L...
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PITTSBURGH, April 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- "When I had my cesarean section, I was unable to bathe my newborn without immense stress and pain. I then realized mothers who have other surgical procedures may have the same struggles when caring for their child," said one of two inventors,...
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Cardinal Kevin Farrell remembers the day Pope Francis asked him to be the camerlengo, the Vatican official who runs the Holy See after the death of one pope and before the election of another. They were flying back to Rome from the 2019 World Youth Day in Panama, and Francis popped the question in business class.
The NASCAR Xfinity Series returned to Rockingham Speedway this weekend and as much as the event delivered on site, it was equally a success on TV. 1.053 million tuned into Saturday’s North Carolina Education Lottery 250 on The CW, per Adam Stern of Sports Business Journal.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive tackle Calijah Kancey has delivered solid performances over his first two seasons, but he’s gunning for even bigger things in year three.
New York Giants co-owner John Mara is reportedly "staying out" of the team's draft discussions and decisions.
The reported drone attack on Odesa comes less than 24 hours after a purported ceasefire declared by Moscow ended.
The Washington Capitals will be down a defenceman for the rest of the playoffs. Martin Fehervary was ruled out for the season after undergoing knee surgery, the team announced on Tuesday.
BAGHDAD (AP) — The death of Pope Francis has sent shockwaves through Iraq’s Christian community, where his presence once brought hope after one of the darkest chapters in the country’s recent history.
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Benedict XVI stunned the world when he announced his resignation in 2013, the first in 600 years. That led some to wonder if, as he grew increasingly frail and sick, Pope Francis would follow that precedent.
The New National Theatre Tokyo has released a new behind-the-scenes documentary focusing on the making of its production of “Guillaume Tell.” The documentary, titled “The Making of an Opera: The Journey of ‘Guillaume Tell,'” was filmed during the 40 days before the opening performance of the production in November 2024. It has a duration of 15 minutes and can be viewed {...}The post New National Theatre Tokyo Releases Making of Documentary for ‘Guillaume Tell’ Production appeared first on OperaWire.
BERLIN (AP) — Eighty years after the Holocaust, more than 200,000 Jewish survivors are still alive but 70% of them will be gone within the next 10 years — meaning time is running out to hear the voices of the last generation who suffered through one of the worst atrocities in history.
Republican lawmakers in Tennessee have paused a bill meant to challenge the constitutional right for children to attend public schools regardless of their immigration status.
SRINAGAR, India (AP) — Many people are feared to have died after gunmen indiscriminately fired at tourists in Indian-controlled Kashmir on Tuesday, officials said.
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The last Friday in April is national Arbor Day. It's a great time to plant trees. And it's an especially great time to plant an oak. Entomologist and native-plant expert Doug Tallamy says oaks are a key plant for supporting...
NEW YORK (AP) — The second season of the Star Wars series “Andor” and the streaming release of the Wu Tang Clan's latest album are some of the new television, films, music and games headed to a device near you. Also among the streaming offerings worth your time, as selected by The Associated Press’ entertainment [...]
Iowa is pinning its hopes for improving its offense on Mark Gronowski. The South Dakota State transfer has been one of the top passers in the Football Championship Subdivision for three years. Now he moves up to the Big Ten...
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Genevieve O'Reilly and Faye Marsay lift the lid on Mon Mothma and Vel Sartha's relationship in the Star Wars show's final season.
LG has introduced two new models to its UltraGear OLED GX9 lineup, the 45GX90SA and 39GX90SA, expanding its portfolio of smart gaming monitors. These two displays join the previously released 34GX90SA and are designed for users who want a high-end gaming experience with built-in entertainment features. LG UltraGear OLED GX9S Specifications The 45GX90SA features a [...]The post LG Launches two GX9S OLED gaming monitors that double as smart TVs with webOS appeared first on Gizmochina.
India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi says the gunmen behind a terrorist attack on tourists in the Kashmir region "will not be spared!"
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An unusual public back-and-forth suggested that both sides in the war were eager to at least appear interested in negotiations.
Large majorities of U.S. adults support the role of the courts and Congress in serving as checks on presidential power, even though the public has less trust in all three branches of the federal government than it does in many other American institutions and professions, according to a survey from the Annenberg Public Policy Center (APPC) of the University of Pennsylvania.
When Samsung halted the One UI 7 update for its 2024 flagships, speculation grew about a possible delay for the 2023 flagships — namely, the S23 series and the 5th-generation foldables. But as it turns out, Samsung managed to fix the bug without causing any further delay for the older models. A global rollout is [...]The post No! Samsung didn’t delay One UI 7 for the S23 series — stable update is already rolling out appeared first on Gizmochina.
The infighting and backstabbing that plagued President Donald Trump’s first term have returned as a threat to his second, with deepening fissures over trade, national security and questions of personal loyalty. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is denying that sensitive information...
Critical minerals key to clean tech face rising geopolitical risk, as U.S.–China tariffs expose fragile supply chains and threaten the pace of decarbonization.
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The Environmental Protection Agency continued its staffing shakeup on Monday, beginning the termination of hundreds of staffers through a "reduction in force" process as it moved other workers to new roles.
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I know, I’m writing about the Apple Watch and a subtle shade of blue while illustrating the piece with a dumb watch with very unsubtle blue face, but bear with me here.A report yesterday suggested that the iPhone 17 Pro is going to be available in the Sky Blue, the name Apple gave to the subtle blue tint of one of the M4 MacBook Air options ... more...
Over the wetlands of Senegal, researcher Alexandre Delplanque pilots a drone to count waterbirds: pelicans, flamingos, and terns. He flies the drone, but AI analyzes the images to count individuals in a flock, speeding up analysis by thousands of hours per survey, he estimates. And time is of the essence. Since 1970, wildlife populations have [...]
Elroy and the Aliens recently debuted on Steam as a hand-drawn point-and-click adventure that was inspired by classic LucasArts games.
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Motion-activated field cameras, GPS collars, wolf scat analysis and cattle tail hair samples are helping University of California, Davis, researchers shed new light on how an expanding and protected gray wolf population is affecting cattle operations, leading to millions of dollars in losses.
Ukraine is exploring EU satellite alternatives to Starlink, driven by concerns over Elon Musk’s unpredictability. Starlink remains vital for Ukraine’s battlefield connectivity and cannot be easily replaced. While the European Union has started developing Starlink alternatives, they have not quite reached SpaceX’s capacity to provide internet connection. Starlink’s Critical Role and Vulnerabilities Starlink’s 7,000+ satellite [...]The post Ukraine seeks Starlink alternatives from the EU appeared first on TESLARATI.
A pay structure meant to drive corporate success may be doing the opposite. A new study finds that one of the most common forms of CEO compensation—value-based equity grants—can actually weaken executive motivation and stifle innovation by discouraging long-term investments.
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House Democrats denied meeting with Abrego Garcia, demand daily ‘proof of life’ The HillAs Democrats rally around Abrego Garcia case, some worry a due process argument won’t land with voters CNNDems see a winning issue in case of man mistakenly deported to El Salvador PoliticoHouse Democrats land in El Salvador to push for return of Kilmar Ábrego García The GuardianEl Salvador government rejects lawmakers' request to visit Abrego Garcia ABC News
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The Grand Forks City Council voted 4-3 Monday night to approve developers' tax incentive pre-application.
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Cade Cunningham scored 33 points and Dennis Schroder hit the tiebreaking 3-pointer with 55.7 seconds left as the visiting Detroit Pistons evened their
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WASHINGTON (AP) - Alex Ovechkin scored the first playoff overtime goal of his NHL career to give the Washington Capitals a 3-2 victory over the Montre...
A New York judge has ordered city officials to temporarily halt discussions with the Trump administration allowing federal immigration agents to operate within the Rikers Island jail complex. Monday's order comes after the City Council sued Mayor Eric Adams to...
Francisco Lindor hit two more home runs and the Mets held off the Phillies 5-4 on Monday night in their first meeting this season.
Mark Cuban tried to block the Luka Doncic trade to the Lakers, but by the time he found out, the deal was done — and his influence was long gone.
After seeing Indiana’s defense stifle the Milwaukee Bucks’ shooters, Pacers coach Rick Carlisle made it clear to his team that it needs to be even better in Game 2.
Brady Kaufman showed all at Kenny Wolford Park why he's headed to Princeton to play baseball this fall.
Where the Twin City Mall once was in North Palm Beach is now being proposed by developers to become the Village Place Project.
Erie's Dylan Stevens, despite a sore ankle, still had the best time for the dozen area runners who competed in the 129th Boston Marathon.
Lincoln will move on to the USHL Western Conference Final and face the series winner between Waterloo and Sioux Falls.
Mark Scheifele had a goal and assist, Kyle Connor scored his second consecutive game-winner in the third period, and the Winnipeg Jets beat the St. Louis Blues 2-1 for a 2-0 lead in their opening-round playoff series. Connor Hellebuyck stopped...
President Donald Trump has added another endorsement in next year’s Republican primary for Arizona governor
NEW YORK (AP) — Herbert Gans, a groundbreaking sociologist and media analyst who advocated for greater diversity and public participation in everything from the suburbs and the arts to the voices that shape the news, died Monday at age 97. His death was confirmed by his son, David Gans, who said he died at his [...]
Olin Corp., the Clayton-based manufacturer and distributor of chemicals and ammunition, has completed a deal that expands its Winchester ammunition business, but put out less cash than expected when the deal was first announced.
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Tom Brady was spotted at Coachella and videos show that he was definitely having a good time – People See the cute post that Meghan Markle put up online for Easter – Celebitchy See which stars followed the red hair trend at Coachella – Popsugar Noah Beck gives a behind-the-scenes look at his new movie [...]
NEW YORK, April 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, continues to investigate potential state and federal law claims on behalf of purchasers of Nike-themed non-fungible tokens ("NFTs"), crypto collectibles, or other crypto assets ("The Nike NFTs") issued by RTFKT, Inc.SO WHAT: If you purchased Nike NFTs issued by RTFKT, Inc., you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement. The Rosen Law Firm is preparing a class action seeking recovery of investor losses.WHAT TO DO NEXT: To join the prospective class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=36711 call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email Full story available on Benzinga.com
Out of work with USAID as a result of a mass overhaul of federal agencies, a former contractor in the Philadelphia area recently applied to a job with the state of Pennsylvania, eager to use their government work experience as...
John Cena is being transparent about undergoing a recent cosmetic procedure. The 41-year-old wrestler and actor revealed that he recently received a hair transplant, and was motivated to do so after getting comments from fans telling him he had a “bald spot.” “You guys ripped me to shreds for a genetic problem that I can’t [...]
Secrets of the Penguins is rich with never-before-seen footage that reminds audiences around the world of the rich variety of life on Earth at risk from climate change.The post Climate Change And The Secrets Of The Penguins appeared first on CleanTechnica.
Manhattan Congestion Toll Remains In Effect Despite Trump Admin Deadline For Removal A Trump administration deadline to remove a toll charged to drivers in Manhattan, New York City, by April 20 has not been met by local authorities.On Jan. 5, the city implemented a congestion pricing policy under which drivers of cars, small vans, pickup trucks, and SUVs are charged a $9 toll for entering Manhattan below 60th Street between 5 a.m. and 9 p.m. on weekdays and between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. on weekends.The rates change during other times based on peak traffic. Trucks, taxis, buses, motorcycles, and Uber services are also subject to the toll.In February, the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) terminated approval for the congestion pricing policy. New York state’s Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA), the state agency overseeing the tolls, then sued the federal government for canceling the program.The DOT had initially given the MTA until March 31 to stop the collection of tolls under congestion pricing. This deadline was later extended by a period of 30 days, until April 20. By Sunday’s deadline, congestion pricing was still in effect in New York City.But, as Naveen Athrappully reports below for The Epoch Times, both New York Gov. Kathy Hochul’s office and the MTA confirmed on Sunday that its system of traffic cameras continues to collect the fee assessed on most cars entering the borough below Central Park.“The cameras are staying on,” Hochul’s spokesperson Avi Small said.John J. McCarthy, the MTA’s chief of policy and external relations, said, “In case there were any doubts, MTA, State and City reaffirmed in a court filing that congestion pricing is here to stay and that the arguments Secretary Duffy made trying to stop it have zero merit.”The DOT said it would not remove the deadline even as the court case plays out, saying it would “not hesitate to use every tool” at its disposal if the state failed to stop the toll.The MTA argues that toll fees help raise money to upgrade the city’s aging transit systems.Hochul previously said the money would underpin $15 billion in debt financing for mass transit capital improvements, with 80 percent of the money to be spent on the subway and bus system and 20 percent on two commuter rail systems.The Trump administration opposed the toll over concerns it negatively affects small businesses and average American citizens.In a March 20 statement on social media platform X, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said the “unlawful pricing scheme charges working-class citizens to use roads their federal tax dollars already paid to build.”Duffy said Hochul’s “refusal to end cordon pricing“ and her ”open disrespect towards the federal government is unacceptable.”On Monday, Duffy sent a letter to Hochul regarding the state’s “illegal toll,” according to an April 21 statement from the DOT.The New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) has been given 30 days to describe how its noncompliance is not illegal.If the tolls are not stopped by then, or if the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), after evaluating NYSDOT’s response, determines that New York is out of compliance, the agency will take multiple actions, it saidThis includes ceasing further “advance construction” projects within Manhattan and no more National Environmental Policy Act approvals for projects in the borough. The only exception would be if the projects are deemed to be essential for safety, the agency said.If the noncompliance continues, more restrictive actions will be taken, including ceasing approvals for certain projects within New York City, it saidThe corrective measures “may be expanded to other geographic areas within the State of New York if noncompliance continues,” DOT said.Cars pass under E-ZPass readers and license plate-scanning cameras on the George Washington Bridge as congestion pricing takes effect in New York City on Jan. 5, 2024. Kena Betancur/AFP via Getty ImagesMTA Versus DOTIn its complaint against the federal government, MTA said that the FHWA, a division of the DOT, had executed the Value Pricing Pilot Program (VPPP) allowing the congestion toll collection in November 2024.It criticized the Trump administration’s efforts to terminate the congestion pricing, calling them “unlawful.”The defendants have provided “no basis” for reversing their position on the program despite having approved it only a few months back, the MTA argued. Defendants in the case include the DOT, FHWA, and Duffy.“Neither the VPPP Agreement nor applicable law or regulations permit FHWA to unilaterally terminate the VPPP Agreement,” the lawsuit said.“This makes good sense. If FHWA had the right to unilaterally terminate a VPPP program that had already been approved and implemented, it would create uncertainty around the future of such programs any time leadership at FHWA, USDOT, or the White House changed—uncertainty that may make it difficult to issue bonds for other projects and would clearly undermine the purposes of the VPPP.”Terminating the VPPP agreement is an “open disregard of a host of federal statutes and regulations” while also violating MTA’s rights under the U.S. Constitution, the complaint said.In a Feb. 19 letter to Hochul, Duffy said New York City’s need for congestion pricing “appears to be driven primarily by the need to raise revenue for the Metropolitan Transit Authority system as opposed to the need to reduce congestion.”Toll rates set under VPPP “should not be driven primarily by revenue targets,” he said.Signs advising drivers of congestion pricing tolls are displayed near the exit of the Lincoln Tunnel in New York City on Feb. 19, 2025. Seth Wenig/AP PhotoDuffy said he recognized that the Federal Highway Administration under the Biden administration had deemed the congestion pricing policy eligible for approval under the VPPP initiative.The Federal Highway Administration “did not explain the basis for its conclusion,” he wrote.Even though the NYSDOT and the Triborough Bridge and Tunnel Authority (TBTA) have relied on the VPPP agreement to collect tolls, Duffy said such reliance “should not prevent the termination” of the agreement.While NYSDOT and TBTA “have incurred costs related to the program, many of these costs were incurred” before the agreement was signed. The Federal Highway Administration “is not aware of any substantial costs associated with the physical stopping of the program,” the letter said.The Epoch Times reached out to Hochul and the MTA for comment but did not receive a response by publication time. Tyler DurdenMon, 04/21/2025 - 22:40
SpaceX successfully launched the Bandwagon-3 mission from Cape Canaveral, Florida, on Monday night. Lifting off on time at 8:48 p.m. ET, the rocket carried with it ADD’s 425Sat-3, Tomorrow Companies Inc.’s Tomorrow-S7, and Atmos Space Cargo’s Phoenix reentry capsule. SpaceX livestreamed the early part of the dedicated rideshare mission. Here’s the Falcon 9 lighting up [...]
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COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina's Republican-dominated Senate voted 33-8 on Monday to kick the Republican treasurer out of office over a $1.8 billion accounting error.
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From Hollywood’s leading men to chart-topping rappers and musicians, let’s hear it for the It Boys who consistently bring their fashion A-game to the Met Gala on the first Monday in May. While some may opt for a traditional yet timeless suit, the standout gents at the party of the year are those who demonstrate [...]
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U.S. President Donald Trump renewed his attacks on Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. American stocks and the dollar fell while gold prices hit a fresh high. Shares of Tesla dropped a day before the company announces its first-quarter earnings. India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi met U.S. Vice President JD Vance in New Delhi, where both leaders hailed progress on a trade deal. Japanese investment bank Nomura said Tuesday it will buy the U.S. and European public asset management businesses of Macquarie. Markets would likely have a “severe reaction” if Trump moves to remove Powell, according to Evercore ISI.Yesterday’s edition of this newsletter cautioned that U.S. President Donald Trump’s desire to intervene in the Federal Reserve, as he expressed to reporters on Friday, could result in upheaval in the markets. That didn’t happen because markets were closed for the Good Friday holiday.On Monday, trading resumed. So have Trump’s attacks on the central bank — and, more pointedly, on Fed Chair Powell, describing him as “Mr. Too Late” and “a major loser” for not cutting interest rates. Trump appointed Powell to the Federal Reserve’s highest seat in his first presidential term during 2017.With no market closure to shield shares from Trump’s threats, investors unloaded their stocks. All major U.S. indexes fell, weighed down by steep declines in the “Magnificent Seven” group of shares. The U.S. dollar weakened to a three-year low while gold prices hit a new high, suggesting, in combination, that global investors are losing confidence in the U.S. economy and reallocating their capital to safer assets shielded from Trump.What you need to know todayTrump escalates attacks on PowellU.S. President Donald Trump on Monday renewed and escalated his attacks on Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. ′′’Preemptive Cuts’ in Interest Rates are being called for by many,” Trump said on Truth Social. “There can be a SLOWING of the economy unless Mr. Too Late, a major loser, lowers interest rates, NOW,” Trump wrote, referring to Powell. On Friday, Trump also called for Powell to cut rates.Stocks and U.S. dollar fall as gold hits highStocks in the U.S. fell Monday. The S&P 500 lost 2.36%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average tumbled 2.48% and the Nasdaq Composite was down 2.55%. The ICE U.S. Dollar Index fell as low as 97.92 on Monday, the lowest level since March 2022, according to FactSet. Gold prices jumped to $3,452.30 per ounce, a fresh record. Asia-Pacific markets traded mixed Tuesday. Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Index climbed nearly 0.5% but Japan’s Nikkei 225 declined roughly 0.2%. The Bank of Japan will likely pause rate hikes in its May meeting, said Moody’s Analytics.Shares of Tesla drop before earningsTesla shares fell almost 6% on Monday, a day ahead of its first-quarter earnings report. The stock is now down 44% for the year after wrapping up their worst quarter since 2022 in March. In the online forum that Tesla solicits investor inquiries before its earnings calls, one investor, referring to CEO Elon Musk, asked, “What steps has the board of directors taken to mitigate the brand damage caused by Elon’s political activities?”Vance and Modi optimistic on dealIndia’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi met U.S. Vice President JD Vance, who was in India for a mostly personal trip, in the nation’s capital on Monday. A statement from Modi’s office said the two leaders “welcomed the significant progress in the negotiations for a mutually beneficial India-U.S. Bilateral Trade Agreement.” On Monday, U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said both countries have “finalized the terms of reference to lay down a roadmap for the negotiations on reciprocal trade.”Nomura to buy parts of MacquarieJapanese investment bank and brokerage group Nomura said Tuesday it will buy the U.S. and European public asset management businesses of Macquarie, an Australian investment banking company, for $1.8 billion. The all-cash deal is expected to close by the end of this year, subject to regulatory approvals.[PRO] Markets could have ‘severe’ reaction to TrumpStocks and bonds would likely have a “severe reaction” and sell off sharply if Trump makes a move to get rid of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, Evercore ISI’s vice chairman, Krishna Guha, told CNBC’s “Squawk Box” Monday. While Powell has said he doesn’t believe the president can legally remove the Fed Chair, Guha highlighted one way that Trump can pressure Powell without firing him.And finally...Nurphoto | Nurphoto | Getty ImagesAs the dollar falters, the world’s central banks tread a tightrope — devalue their currency or notUncertainty about U.S. policymaking has led to a flight from the greenback and Treasurys in recent weeks, with the dollar index weakening more than 9% so far this year. The drop in the U.S. dollar has led other currencies to appreciate against it, especially safe havens such as the Japanese yen, the Swiss franc and the euro.While a stronger local currency might help tame inflation through cheaper imports, it complicates export competitiveness particularly under renewed U.S. tariffs, said Thomas Rupf, VP Bank’s co-head for Singapore and Asia chief investment officer.Currency devaluation is likely to be more of an active consideration across emerging markets, particularly in Asia, said Nick Rees, head of macro research at Monex Europe. However, those countries and Asian central banks will need to tread a fine line to avoid capital flight and other risks.