‘We will be richest in Europe': Venice wants independence from Rome

Altria beats EPS ($1.32 vs $1.25), revenue up 5.3%. On! volumes jump 17.6%. Yields 5.8%.

UPS & FedEx to refund billions in tariffs. Customers see potential cost savings, boosting logistics sector valuation.

RDDT jumps 69% on Q1 revenue beat & strong outlook. Traders cheer valuation surge.

VIAV surges 15%+ on strong earnings & guidance beats. Sales up 43% YoY, ops income +79%. Future-proof markets.

Japan: Tokyo area April CPI headline 1.5% y/y (expected 1.7%, prior 1.4%)

GOOGL's Cloud surges 18%, nearing Nvidia's market cap. AI demand fuels growth, boosting investor returns.

Deutsche Bank projects gold could reach $8,000/oz within five years if central bank gold reserves rise to 40% of holdings from 30% now. EM central banks hold only 16% in gold currently. Metal down 12% over two months but up 7% YTD.