LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #LG--Omdia's TV Display & OEM Intelligence Service reveals that leading US TV brands were poised for aggressive shipment growth in 2025 (see Figure 1), however, shifting geopolitical tensions and tariff changes are set to dramatically alter the competitive landscape of the US TV market. With their expansive manufacturing capacities in Mexico, Samsung and LG are positioned to gain US market share from Chinese brands like Hisense and TCL, whose growth could be stymied by t.

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Chrysler owner Stellantis and Mercedes-Benz withdrew their guidance for the year while Volkswagen said it was expecting profits at the low end of a previous range as automakers struggle to assess the impact of President Donald Trump's tariff policy.

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The Danish drugmaker is expanding Wegovy access via telehealth providers like Hims and Ro. But the gap with Eli Lilly is only getting wider.

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HONG KONG, April 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- GPTBots, a leading enterprise-grade AI platform, is excited to announce the integration of Alibaba's Qwen3 model family, marking a significant step forward in delivering state-of-the-art AI solutions tailored for enterprise needs. This integration enhances GPTBots' ability to provide businesses with unparalleled performance, multilingual capabilities, and advanced reasoning, further solidifying its position as a leader in AI-powered enterprise transformation.

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If Tesla Loses This 1 Quality, the Stock Could Crumble — Negative

TSLA   The Motley Fool — April 30, 2025

There's no question that Tesla (TSLA 2.06%) has had an eventful 2025 so far.

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Nasdaq Bear Market? 3 Artificial Intelligence Stocks Down 15% This Year. — Negative

ANET  AVGO  NVDA   The Motley Fool — April 30, 2025

On Monday, the Nasdaq Composite opened at 17,390.90. That's down nearly 14% from the high it reached last year at around 20,174, which means it's out of bear market territory for the time being.

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Following President Donald Trump's "Liberation Day" tariff announcement on April 2, the Nasdaq Composite technology index plunged by as much as 24% from its record high, placing it in a technical bear market. The tariffs have immediately increased the price of imported goods from every country in the world, leading investors to fear an economic slowdown might be on the horizon.

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UTF: A Fund That Is Much Better Positioned Now — Positive

UTF   Seeking Alpha — April 30, 2025

The Cohen & Steers Infrastructure Fund is upgraded to a hold due to a more favorable regulatory environment and expected lower interest rates. UTF has outperformed the S&P 500 over the last year, offering 16.32% total returns compared to the S&P 500's 8.18%. The utility sector is set to benefit from lower costs, eased regulations, and falling commodity prices, enhancing UTF's appeal to income investors.

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IBM Just Boosted Its Dividend. Is It Time to Buy? — Positive

IBM   The Motley Fool — April 30, 2025

International Business Machines (IBM 1.46%) announced a $0.01 per share dividend hike on Tuesday, extending its streak of annual payout increases to 30 years. The quarterly dividend that will be paid on June 10 to shareholders of record as of May 9 will be $1.68 per share.

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PKB: Strong, Diversified Holdings While Remaining Overvalued — Negative

PKB   Seeking Alpha — April 30, 2025

Invesco Building & Construction ETF warrants a hold rating due to its high valuation, high expense ratio, and low dividend yield compared to peers. PKB captures a diversified mix of construction companies but has a high P/E and P/B ratio, making it less attractive. Key holdings like Martin Marietta and Trane Technologies have strong growth prospects but are currently overvalued.

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Pinterest: Underappreciated Media Bet (Rating Upgrade) — Positive

PINS   Seeking Alpha — April 30, 2025

Pinterest offers an attractive growth narrative, with 2024 revenue of $3.65 billion (+19% YoY) and 11% MAU growth to 553 million. Analyst consensus projects 2025 revenue to grow 10-15% YoY to ~$4.2 billion, driven by AI-enhanced ad tools and partnerships with Amazon and Google. Profitability is at an inflection point, with a projected 300-400 bps margin expansion, leading to ~$1 billion in 2025 free cash flow.

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Tesla Robotaxis Face Challenge From Waymo and Toyota Deal — Neutral

GOOG  GOOGL  TM  TSLA   Barrons — April 30, 2025

Alphabet's Waymo and Toyota Motor announced a preliminary agreement to delveop self-driving technologies together. Tesla investors should take notice.

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3 Names I Picked Up In The Latest Market Slump — Positive

BLK  MRK  PPG   Seeking Alpha — April 30, 2025

When the market is reaching toward all-time highs, I tend to start building a cash pile. When the market starts to get quite volatile and brings declines, that can create opportunities for putting some of that cash to work. With April's market slump, putting cash to work is exactly what I was doing; today, we are looking at 3 of the names that I added to during this market decline.

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Since 2010, strikes, riots and civil commotion have led to more than USD 10 billion in insured losses, compared to less than USD 1 billion for terrorism Since 2010, strikes, riots and civil commotion have led to more than USD 10 billion in insured losses, compared to less than USD 1 billion for terrorism

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2 Beaten-Down Stocks With Incredible Upside Potential — Positive

CRSP  IOVA   The Motley Fool — April 30, 2025

Iovance Biotherapeutics (IOVA -1.52%) and CRISPR Therapeutics (CRSP -1.27%) are two incredibly innovative biotechs, but this hasn't translated into strong performances recently. Both stocks have significantly lagged the market over the past three years due to a combination of factors.

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DUBLIN and AMSTERDAM, April 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NTR, a leading sustainable infrastructure investor and asset manager, has signed contracts with all key equipment and contractor partners for its ready-to-build Uusnivala battery energy storage system (BESS) project located in Nivala, Northern Ostrobothnia province, Finland. The 55MW / 110MWh BESS project will deliver system services including frequency regulation, grid balancing, grid forming and energy shifting.

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Nvidia stockholders will be hoping Meta and Microsoft stick to, or even raise, their guidance for capex and signal they will continue investing in AI data centers.

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Santander Beats Estimates on Spain, U.S. Strength — Positive

SAN   WSJ — April 30, 2025

Profitability was notably boosted by strong results from the bank's Spanish retail division and its U.S. digital consumer lending unit.

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The Smartest Blue Chip Stocks to Buy With $2,000 Right Now — Neutral

BRK-A  BRK-B  PGR  V   The Motley Fool — April 30, 2025

Plenty of investors are seeing the market turbulence fueled by tariff-related uncertainties and feeling a bit uneasy about their portfolios. Concerns are growing that President Donald Trump's trade war could drag on consumer spending and hinder economic growth, further exacerbating the already significant stock volatility.

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British American Tobacco: Accelerating NGP Growth Could Lead To A Re-Rating — Positive

BTI   Seeking Alpha — April 30, 2025

British American Tobacco is poised for accelerating NGP growth with innovations like Velo Plus, Glo Hilo, and Vuse Ultra. Velo Plus, a synthetic nicotine pouch, is gaining traction in the US market, potentially driving significant growth in the modern oral segment. Glo Hilo and Vuse Ultra are set for global launches, promising accelerated growth in the years ahead.

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