Bitcoin Dips Below $78K as $80K Breakout Falters Despite Institutional Inflows
Crypto Sarah Chen

Bitcoin Dips Below $78K as $80K Breakout Falters Despite Institutional Inflows

Bitcoin slipped below $78,000 Thursday, retreating from a test of $80,000 as geopolitical risks and selling pressure near $78,000 offset strong ETF inflows and corporate purchases.

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Heineken's Q1 Revenue Tops Estimates, Beer Volume Slips
Earnings James Calloway

Heineken's Q1 Revenue Tops Estimates, Beer Volume Slips

Heineken's Q1 revenue beat estimates, but beer volumes fell 0.8% and shares dropped. The brewer kept its 2026 profit outlook amid mixed regional performance.

Tesla Beats Q1 Profit Forecasts, But Heavy Spending Plans Raise Concerns
Earnings James Calloway

Tesla Beats Q1 Profit Forecasts, But Heavy Spending Plans Raise Concerns

Tesla beat profit estimates in Q1 with $22.4B revenue, but warned free cash flow will likely turn negative for the rest of 2026 as it ramps up spending on robotaxis and AI.

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Gold Steadies Above $4,700 as Dollar Strength, Easing Iran Tensions Cap Gains Ahead of Fed
Commodities Rebecca Torres

Gold Steadies Above $4,700 as Dollar Strength, Easing Iran Tensions Cap Gains Ahead of Fed

Gold holds near $4,700 as a stronger dollar and easing Iran tensions cap gains. Traders await US data and the Fed's April 28-29 meeting.

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Asian Markets Retreat from Peaks as Oil Surges Past $103, Nikkei Fails to Hold 60,000
Markets Daniel Marsh

Asian Markets Retreat from Peaks as Oil Surges Past $103, Nikkei Fails to Hold 60,000

Asian equities pulled back from all-time highs as oil surged past $103 a barrel on renewed Strait of Hormuz tensions. Japan's Nikkei slipped 0.75% after briefly topping 60,000.

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Futures Retreat from Records as Oil Surges Past $103, Tesla and IBM Slide
Markets Daniel Marsh

Futures Retreat from Records as Oil Surges Past $103, Tesla and IBM Slide

U.S. stock futures slipped Thursday, pulling back from record highs, as Brent crude topped $103 a barrel on geopolitical tensions. Tesla and IBM shares fell after hours, while GE Vernova surged on stronger outlook.

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ASX 200 Drops to Two-Week Low on Rate Hike Fears, Energy Stocks Rally
Markets Daniel Marsh

ASX 200 Drops to Two-Week Low on Rate Hike Fears, Energy Stocks Rally

The S&P/ASX 200 slipped 0.6% to 8,793.40, its lowest close in two weeks, as financials and miners fell while energy stocks rallied on oil price gains.

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Indian Benchmark Indices Extend Losses as Oil Stays Above $100, HSBC Downgrades
Markets Daniel Marsh

Indian Benchmark Indices Extend Losses as Oil Stays Above $100, HSBC Downgrades

Indian stock benchmarks fell again as Brent crude stayed above $100 and HSBC downgraded India to underweight. Pharma stocks rose, but financials and automakers led declines. Foreign investors pulled $4.3 billion in April.

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FTSE 100 Dips as Oil Surpasses $103; Sainsbury, WH Smith Issue Profit Warnings
Markets Daniel Marsh

FTSE 100 Dips as Oil Surpasses $103; Sainsbury, WH Smith Issue Profit Warnings

The FTSE 100 slipped 0.59% as Brent crude climbed above $103, with Sainsbury and WH Smith cutting profit forecasts due to higher costs and inflation concerns.

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Toyota Pullback, Meta Resilience, and Oil's Toll on India
Markets Daniel Marsh

Toyota Pullback, Meta Resilience, and Oil's Toll on India

Markets on April 23, 2026, saw Toyota Motor's stock reassessed after recent declines, while Meta's long-term growth story highlighted investor lessons. HSBC cut India to underweight amid soaring crude prices.

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Capital One $425M Savings Account Settlement Cleared for Payout
Regulation James Calloway

Capital One $425M Savings Account Settlement Cleared for Payout

A federal judge granted final approval to Capital One's $425 million settlement regarding its 360 Savings accounts. Eligible customers from September 2019 through June 2025 could receive payments beginning July 21, barring any appeals.

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Lam Research Surges on Record Earnings, AI-Driven Forecast
Earnings James Calloway

Lam Research Surges on Record Earnings, AI-Driven Forecast

Lam Research shares climbed following a record March quarter, with revenue and earnings surpassing estimates. The company raised its 2026 wafer fabrication equipment forecast to $140 billion, citing strong AI-driven demand.

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