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A Reddit user, SunsetKittens, highlights Petrobras (NYSE:PBR) as a compelling investment, citing its undervaluation and strong financials despite potential risks under President Lula's green energy focus. The iShares MSCI Brazil ETF (NYSE:EWZ), which includes Petrobras as its second-largest holding, offers broader exposure to Brazil's equity market. The discussion reflects mixed opinions on Petrobras' future amidst government policy uncertainties.

Portfolio Pulse from Surbhi Jain

April 10, 2024 | 7:14 pm

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The March FOMC minutes revealed growing concerns among Fed members about the persistence of high inflation and its impact on future interest rates, amidst a backdrop of strong labor markets, geopolitical risks, and potential for increased productivity. The minutes led to mixed market reactions, with notable movements in ETFs like SPY, TLT, XLRE, and XLE following the release.

Portfolio Pulse from Piero Cingari

April 10, 2024 | 6:27 pm

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Ascent Solar Technologies, Inc. (ASTI) shares fell by 50% after announcing a $6 million public offering at $0.14 per share. Other stocks experienced significant movements, with Marin Software (MRIN) and Adial Pharmaceuticals (ADIL) among the top gainers, while VIA optronics (VIAO) and Velo3D, Inc. (VLD) led the losers.

Portfolio Pulse from Avi Kapoor

April 10, 2024 | 6:07 pm

SPY

The Federal Reserve's recent minutes revealed a preference for maintaining the current pace of mortgage-backed securities runoff, with adjustments considered mainly for Treasury redemptions. The Fed's staff economic projection for the March meeting was more optimistic than January's, attributing the improvement to a higher projected population driven by immigration.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

April 10, 2024 | 6:03 pm

SPY

The Federal Reserve's minutes revealed a consensus among participants to slow the pace of balance sheet runoff soon, with a few preferring to maintain the current pace until reserves approach an 'ample level'. The general preference is to reduce the monthly runoff pace by about half from its recent pace.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

April 10, 2024 | 6:02 pm

SPY

The latest Fed minutes reveal that the disinflation process is continuing as expected, albeit unevenly. Participants believe risks to employment and inflation goals are becoming more balanced, but there's uncertainty about the persistence of high inflation.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

April 10, 2024 | 6:02 pm

SPY

The FOMC Fed Minutes revealed that almost all participants at the Fed's March 19-20 meeting agreed it would be appropriate to shift to a less restrictive policy stance at some point this year, indicating a potential easing of monetary policy.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

April 10, 2024 | 6:01 pm

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USO

President Biden clarified that there is no ban on LNG, countering concerns in the energy sector. This statement could influence market perceptions and investment strategies related to natural gas and broader energy markets.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

April 10, 2024 | 5:56 pm

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SPY

President Biden emphasized the importance of improving communication lines with China and agreed with Xi Jinping on having personal talks whenever necessary. He also clarified that cooperation with Japan is not aimed at conflict.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

April 10, 2024 | 5:47 pm

SPY

President Biden commented on inflation, indicating that recent inflation news might delay a rate cut. He expressed uncertainty about the Federal Reserve's next moves but assured that there is a plan to address inflation.

Portfolio Pulse from Benzinga Newsdesk

April 10, 2024 | 5:45 pm