- Wed, 29 Apr 2026 15:30:06 GMT
Private Credit Faces Liquidity Stress Test
The SEC has sharpened its focus on private funds as redemptions top $15 billion. Publicly traded credit vehicles are now trading at deep discounts to their NAV.
- Wed, 29 Apr 2026 12:30:04 GMT
Fed Rate Decision Looms Over Markets
Investors are bracing for the Federal Reserve's April 29 meeting. Markets price a 99% probability of a hold at 3.75% as inflation remains stubbornly at 3.3%.
- Wed, 29 Apr 2026 09:30:06 GMT
Google Signs Pentagon Deal
Google joined OpenAI and xAI in a deal to provide AI for classified Pentagon use. The contract bars autonomous weapons without human oversight and mass surveillance.
- Wed, 29 Apr 2026 09:16:21 GMT
Novartis CEO Predicts Drug Policy Shift
Novartis leadership warned that the reality of new US drug pricing policies will significantly impact pharmaceutical margins and R&D over the next 18 months.
- Wed, 29 Apr 2026 09:13:19 GMT
OpenAI Revenue Targets Miss Pressure Investors
OpenAI Revenue Targets Miss Pressure Investors Leaked financial reports showing OpenAI missed its quarterly revenue targets sent ripples through the tech sector, causing minor sell-offs for major AI stakeholders.
- Wed, 29 Apr 2026 06:30:05 GMT
US Consumer Confidence Up
US consumer confidence rose to 92.8 in April, beating forecasts. A Middle East ceasefire and strong labor market drove gains, despite concerns over gas prices.
- Wed, 29 Apr 2026 03:30:04 GMT
T-Mobile Expands Fiber
T-Mobile is investing $2.7B in two joint ventures with Oak Hill and Wren House to reach 1M+ more homes, targeting 19M broadband customers by 2030.
- Tue, 28 Apr 2026 21:30:06 GMT
Ryanair Fares Stagnate
CEO Michael O'Leary warns Ryanair fares may be flat this year instead of rising 5%, citing Middle East tensions. Despite the shift, the airline stays profitable.
- Tue, 28 Apr 2026 18:30:06 GMT
Nvidia Earnings Anticipation Drives Market Sentiment
Nvidia prepares for its Q4 fiscal 2026 report on Feb 25. Analysts expect record $65B revenue as insane AI chip demand makes it a global market bellwether.
- Tue, 28 Apr 2026 15:30:03 GMT
US Mortgage Rates Hit Three-Year Lows
Average 30-year fixed mortgage rates dropped to 5.73% this week. Easing inflation data has fueled hopes for a Federal Reserve rate cut as early as March 2026.
- Tue, 28 Apr 2026 12:30:03 GMT
Federal Reserve Officials Clash Over AI
Fed Governor Michael Barr warns AI may not lower rates soon. He countered Chair nominee Kevin Warsh's view that AI productivity will be structurally disinflationary.
- Tue, 28 Apr 2026 09:30:10 GMT
Warner Bros. Reopens Takeover Talks With Paramount
Warner Bros. Discovery reopens talks with Paramount Skydance. A seven-day waiver from Netflix allows a best and final offer to challenge the $83 billion deal.
- Tue, 28 Apr 2026 07:45:13 GMT
BP Profits Surge Amid War
BP's first-quarter profits more than doubled to $3.2 billion as the energy giant capitalized on the price surge triggered by the Iran war. With the Strait of Hormuz blockade cutting off 20% of global supply, Brent crude has soared to $110 a barrel. In her first report as CEO, Meg O'Neill highlighted an exceptional trading performance while the industry faces
- Tue, 28 Apr 2026 06:30:06 GMT
Verizon Gains Under New CEO
Verizon added 55,000 postpaid phone connections in its first full quarter under CEO Dan Schulman, defying Wall Street predictions of a subscriber loss. Total wireless retail connections hit 146.8 million.
- Tue, 28 Apr 2026 03:30:05 GMT
China Blocks Meta's Manus Deal
China's state planner, the NDRC, has ordered Meta to unwind its $2 billion acquisition of Singapore-based AI startup Manus. The intervention follows a probe launched in January regarding export controls and national security.
- Mon, 27 Apr 2026 21:30:05 GMT
Gen Z Pessimistic on Pensions
One in eight Gen Z adults believe retirement will never be an option, according to new research. High living costs and job instability have led 12% to view pensions as pointless, with many opting out of workplace schemes to cover immediate essentials.
- Mon, 27 Apr 2026 18:40:04 GMT
UK Food Inflation Warning
UK food inflation is forecast to hit 9% this year as the Iran war drives up energy and supply chain costs. The Food and Drink Federation tripled its previous estimate of 3.2%, warning that manufacturers can no longer absorb surging transport and packaging expenses.
- Mon, 27 Apr 2026 15:30:05 GMT
New Bank Rules Launch
UK banks including Lloyds and NatWest must provide 90 days' notice and written explanations for account closures starting April 28. The rules aim to curb de-banking."
- Mon, 27 Apr 2026 14:26:50 GMT
Araghchi Blames US for Stalled Talks
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrived in St. Petersburg on Monday, blaming excessive US demands for the collapse of peace negotiations in Pakistan. The visit to meet Vladimir Putin follows a diplomatic tour through Islamabad and Oman as Tehran seeks to break a naval blockade.While Donald Trump scrapped a planned weekend meeting with Iranian envoys, reports suggest Iran has proposed
- Mon, 27 Apr 2026 13:00:05 GMT
Capital One Settles for $425M
Capital One has agreed to a $425 million settlement over claims it used deceptive practices to keep customers in low-interest 360 Savings accounts.
- Mon, 27 Apr 2026 12:30:04 GMT
China Expands Economic Toolkit
Despite a trade truce with Trump, China has expanded laws to punish foreign firms that exit its supply chains. New rules allow asset seizures and travel bans as Beijing builds leverage ahead of a May summit.
- Mon, 27 Apr 2026 09:30:05 GMT
SCOTUS Weighs Bayer Appeal
The Supreme Court hears arguments Monday on Bayer's bid to block 65,000 Roundup lawsuits. A ruling for Bayer would nix state-level failure-to-warn claims despite a pending $7.25B settlement.
- Mon, 27 Apr 2026 06:35:05 GMT
Toyota Sales Slip in March
Toyota's global sales fell 7.3% in March to 897,871 units. A 33% plunge in the Middle East and a RAV4 model changeover drove the decline, despite a 2.1% rise in production.
- Mon, 27 Apr 2026 03:30:07 GMT
SNB Stands by Palantir Stake
SNB Chairman Martin Schlegel defended the bank's $1.1 billion Palantir stake, citing a market-neutral strategy despite ethical protests over the data firm.