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- ▼ BEARISH Iran war energy crisis: how bad could it get? – The Latest — Oil and gas prices have jumped again as shipping through the strait of Hormuz came to a virtual standstill after Iran closed the waterway over the US blockade a
- ▼ BEARISH Software stock dogs have joined market rally. There's a classic investing lesson in the rebound — In a 2026 market that had Microsoft down close to 20%, looking for opportunities to buy after big drawdowns is coming to more tech and software stocks.
◈ US Macro
Key Indicators
| Fed Funds Rate | 3.64% | +0.00 |
| ECB Rate | 2% | +0.00 |
| CPI (Headline) | 330.3% | +2.83 ▲ |
| Core CPI | 334.2% | +0.65 ▲ |
| PCE | 129.4 | +0.48 ▲ |
| Core PCE | 128.9 | +0.47 ▲ |
| US 2Y Yield | 3.78% | +0.02 ▲ |
| Initial Claims | 207,000 | -11000 ▼ |
| Cont. Claims | 1,818,000 | — |
| US GDP | $31422.526B | +324.5 ▲ |
Fed · FOMC · Rates · Labour · Treasury
- Fed Chair nominee Warsh says monetary policy must remain independent, but Fed must 'stay in its lane'
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Iran war energy crisis: how bad could it get? – The Latest
Oil and gas prices have jumped again as shipping through the strait of Hormuz came to a virtual standstill after Iran closed the waterway over the US blockade and Donald Trump announced an Iranian cargo ship had been seized trying to get past. Tehran has accused Washington of vio
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Kevin Warsh would be the first tech bro Fed chair. How Silicon Valley shaped him
The nominee to lead the Fed is an AI optimist who counts tech titans Peter Thiel and Marc Andreessen among his friends.
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My son was fined £500 just for dropping a cigarette butt
He said he was forcibly stopped from picking it up and promptly issued with the fixed-penalty noticeMy son was fined £500 after dropping a cigarette butt in Southwark, London. He says the enforcement officer physically prevented him from picking it up, and told him he would escap
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China keeps benchmark lending rates unchanged as economic growth revs up, Mideast risks loom
The upbeat economic growth has reduced the urgency for fresh stimulus measures, prompting economists to postpone forecasts on the timing of interest rate cuts.
◈ UK Macro
Key Indicators
| BOE Bank Rate | 3.75% | +3.50 ▲ |
| UK CPI (YoY) | 3.0% | -132.60 ▼ |
| UK 10Y Gilt | 4.70% | +0.27 ▲ |
| UK 10Y (live) | 4.7007% | — |
BOE · Gilts · Inflation · Growth
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FPC review of UK bank capital – summary of stakeholder evidence gathering event
On 20 March 2026, the Bank of England hosted an event to gather evidence from a broad range of stakeholders as part of the Financial Policy Committee’s (FPC’s) assessment of bank capital requirements in the UK.
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Labour’s ‘crabwise’ approach to closer EU ties must address damage of Brexit | Heather Stewart
The damage to the economy dwarfs the upsides from the various non-EU trade deals the UK has struck since 2016Rachel Reeves joined EU finance ministers for dinner in Washington last week, on the sidelines of the International Monetary Fund spring meetings – the first time a chance
◈ Global / Geopolitics
Middle East
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Trump threatens Iran again as ceasefire deadline looms, U.S. gears up for peace talks
Trump reportedly said Sunday that if Iran doesn't sign a deal, "the whole country is going to get blown up," with its bridges and power plants being targeted.
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Investors are misreading news about the Iran war, analysts say as markets whipsaw
Monday's declines put the brakes on another rapid recovery in global stock indexes akin to last year's 'liberation day' bounce.
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Strait of Hormuz ship traffic briefly rose and then slowed after weekend attacks
Commercial ships remain cautious about transiting the strait as tensions escalate between the U.S. and Iran again.
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European stocks slide as Gulf tanker attacks threaten fragile ceasefire
European stocks traded lower on Monday as traders assess a re-acceleration in U.S.-Iran tensions.
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Iran war energy crisis: how bad could it get? – The Latest
Oil and gas prices have jumped again as shipping through the strait of Hormuz came to a virtual standstill after Iran closed the waterway over the US blockade and Donald Trump announced an Iranian cargo ship had been seized trying to get past. Tehran has accused Washington of vio
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'Resumption of hostilities': Seized ship, vessel attacks push U.S.-Iran ceasefire toward brink
A U.S. seizure of an Iranian cargo ship and reports of vessels coming under fire in the Gulf have pushed a fragile ceasefire with Tehran to the brink.
Europe & EU
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UK seeks EU deals on steel and EVs in push for closer economic ties
Agreements would aim to shield British industry from new steel tariffs and stricter rules on electric vehicles due in 2027Downing Street hopes to secure deals on steel and electric cars with the EU as it seeks to upgrade the post-Brexit economic relationship.Amid economic uncerta
Trade & Tariffs
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Trump administration begins refunding more than $166bn in tariffs
Claims system launches months after supreme court ruled Trump had no legal authority to impose tariffsSign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inboxThe Trump administration has begun accepting applications from businesses seeking refunds for more th
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Trump tariff refunds begin but consumers likely to miss out
Businesses can apply online through a portal for refunds expected to total $160bn.
◈ Single Stock Holdings
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• SoFi's strategy centers on evolving into a comprehensive financial services platform to attract long-term investors.
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Mizuho Raises Robinhood to $115 as the SEC Pattern Day Trader Rule Change Opens the Floodgates 20 Apr 15:19
• Mizuho analyst Dan Dolev upgraded the rating to Outperform, raising the price target by $10.
• The SEC eliminated the $25,000 minimum account requirement for pattern day traders, removing a major barrier to retail trading.
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The crypto industry and prediction markets share a mission of disruption—but it’s not clear where crypto fits in 20 Apr 12:22
• Coinbase and Robinhood see prediction market platforms as both competitive threats and potential partners.
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• Company withdrew previous IPO filing in October 2025, citing the 2024 document had become outdated.
• Cerebras is based in California and competes directly with Nvidia in AI chip manufacturing.
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• BlackBerry and NVIDIA partnering to integrate QNX operating system into edge AI applications.
• BlackBerry stock has gained 80% over the past year.
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• Amazon's Anthropic partnership is expected to demonstrate AI capabilities that could improve operational efficiency and cloud services competitiveness.
• The timing of earnings announcement coincides with growing investor focus on how major tech companies are monetizing their AI investments.
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• Amazon is Motley Fool Asset Management's #5 AI stock pick, with a $113.64 million stake position.
• AMZN shares have gained 45% over the past year.
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Stock Market Today: Dow Dips As U.S.-Iran Tensions Rise; This Stock Clears Entry (Live Coverage) 20 Apr 15:35
• Nvidia and Amazon underperforming while a finance sector stock gains strength today.
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Amazon Gets a Double Upgrade From BofA and KeyBanc Ahead of Earnings: Is $325 the New Floor? 20 Apr 15:30
• BofA raised its price target to $298 from $275, while KeyBanc increased its target to $325 from $285, both maintaining buy ratings.
• Amazon will report Q1 earnings on April 29 with these upgraded price targets providing momentum heading into the announcement.
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Why Intel Stock Is Sliding Today 20 Apr 16:30
• Google and Broadcom's deal is creating additional market pressure on Intel ahead of its earnings announcement.
• Intel faces competitive headwinds from major tech partnerships between competitors.
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• Marvell is in active chip-design discussions with Google, positioning itself as potential alternative supplier.
• Broadcom's stock decline suggests investor concern about losing market share to Marvell in Google's chip needs.
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Microsoft Is Having Its Worst Year Since 2022, but This Analyst Says It's a Setup for a $450 Rally 20 Apr 14:35
• Microsoft's significant spending is part of a demonstrated historical pattern the company has navigated successfully previously.
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• No additional detail available.
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• Stock has declined 11% year-to-date and 22% from its all-time high, hitting a low of approximately 35% below peak.
• The author views current valuation as an attractive buying opportunity despite significant losses.
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BofA Trims Meta Platforms Price Target to $820 but Stays Bullish: Is Ad Spending Holding Up Better Than Feared? 20 Apr 15:24
• BofA maintained its Buy rating despite lowering the price target, indicating confidence in Meta's fundamentals.
• The price target reduction reflects valuation recalibration rather than deterioration in the company's underlying business.
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• Meta's first layoff round begins May 20, targeting approximately 10% of global workforce with additional cuts planned later.
• CEO Mark Zuckerberg is using layoffs to accelerate AI-focused restructuring of the company.
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• Meta ranks #6 in Motley Fool Asset Management's best AI stock picks with a $76.06 million stake.
• Mark Zuckerberg is pursuing aggressive spending despite Wall Street concerns about return on investment.
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• Iran's withdrawal from peace negotiations with the U.S. triggered the decline in stock futures.
• Major tech stocks including Nvidia, Meta, and Tesla experienced significant losses amid geopolitical tensions.
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Zacks.com featured highlights include TD SYNNEX, Petroleo Brasileiro, Petrobas, Venture Global and ConocoPhillips 20 Apr 07:03
• No additional detail available.
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• Stock declined 9.6% in one day and 27.5% over one month, following a 30.2% three-month gain.
• Year-to-date performance shows 62.78% share price return despite recent volatility.
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