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KKR raises $23 billion for North America private equity fund
April 2 (Reuters) - Investment firm KKR said on Thursday it had raised $23 billion for its North America-focused private equity fund, the largest such fund the firm has devoted to the region. The rais...
Thomson Reuters Apr 02, 2026
Analysis-US defense stocks see no Iran war lift after early surge
By Purvi Agarwal, Rashika Singh and Johann M Cherian April 1 (Reuters) - U.S. defense stocks have declined even as the Iran war drags on, indicating that the typical "buy-on-conflict" trade had largel...
Thomson Reuters Apr 02, 2026
Blue Owl limits withdrawals from two funds after historic surge in redemption requests
By Isla Binnie NEW YORK, April 2 (Reuters) - Blue Owl told investors Thursday that it is limiting withdrawals from two of its funds after a historic level of redemption requests came in for the first ...
Thomson Reuters Apr 02, 2026
US labor market remains stable; trade deficit widens in February
By Lucia Mutikani WASHINGTON, April 2 (Reuters) - New applications for U.S. unemployment benefits unexpectedly fell last week amid low layoffs, suggesting labor market conditions remained calm in Marc...
Thomson Reuters Apr 02, 2026
Rivian beats quarterly delivery estimates as EV demand stabilizes
April 2 (Reuters) - Rivian Automotive exceeded analysts' expectations for first-quarter vehicle deliveries, indicating stabilized demand for its SUVs and R1T pickup trucks after a decline last year du...
Thomson Reuters Apr 02, 2026
Canada's February trade deficit surges to a six-month high on gold imports
By Promit Mukherjee OTTAWA, April 2 (Reuters) - Canada's merchandise trade deficit came in much wider than expected in February, data showed on Thursday, as a surge in gold purchases abroad pushed imp...
Thomson Reuters Apr 02, 2026
Trump has discussed firing Attorney General Bondi, media reports say
WASHINGTON, April 1 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump has discussed firing Attorney General Pam Bondi amid his frustration with her leadership, including what he sees as a lack of aggression in ...
Thomson Reuters Apr 02, 2026
Stolen Renoir, Cézanne and Matisse were probably uninsured, market sources say
By Jemima Denham and George Abbott April 2 (Reuters) - Three paintings by French masters Pierre-Auguste Renoir, Paul Czanne and Henri Matisse stolen from a museum in northern Italy last week were prob...
Thomson Reuters Apr 02, 2026
Fate of DHS funding uncertain as US Congress Republicans decide next steps
By Richard Cowan and David Morgan WASHINGTON, April 2 (Reuters) - Federal funding for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security remained in limbo on Thursday despite the Senate clearing the way for the...
Thomson Reuters Apr 02, 2026
Factbox-Global companies delay IPOs and slash dividends as Middle East conflict rattles markets
April 2 (Reuters) - The Middle East conflict has significantly impacted global financial markets, affected logistics and hindered the supply of raw materials integral to a host of industries. Below is...
Thomson Reuters Apr 02, 2026
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