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South Korea's KOSPI climbed sharply, driven by strong advances in memory chip stocks and improved risk appetite tied to optimism over U.S.-Iran diplomacy, while cooler oil prices and softer U.S. producer inflation data added support to equities. Major domestic chip names extended gains as U.S. markets also finished higher overnight.
A disruption to petrochemical feedstocks linked to the Iran war has driven plastic prices to roughly four-year highs and triggered a marked rise in demand for paper-based packaging across Asia. Suppliers and downstream manufacturers are responding unevenly - some pivoting to paper tubes and cartons, others cutting production or warning of delays - …
U.S. equity futures were largely steady Tuesday evening after the S&P 500 closed within striking distance of its record on optimism about potential diplomacy in the Middle East and supportive economic data. Technology stocks and easing oil prices powered gains in the regular session while corporate earnings delivered mixed signals, leaving investor…
Anthropic has received multiple venture capital proposals in recent weeks that place the artificial intelligence company’s valuation as high as $800 billion, according to people familiar with the matter. The startup, maker of the Claude assistant, had closed a funding round in February at a $380 billion valuation and is now being valued by some inv…
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has authorized the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority to move forward with eliminating the Pattern Day Trader rule that limits frequent intraday trading for accounts with less than $25,000 in margin equity. FINRA's plan replaces the PDT threshold with new margin standards that require traders to hold…
Quadra Capital is reportedly nearing an agreement to acquire roughly 15 billion reais of assets that Banco de Brasília (BRB) took on from liquidated Banco Master. The proposed transaction, described by people familiar with the talks, would require at least a non-objection from Brazil's central bank and is structured to include a 4 billion reais upf…
Maine lawmakers approved legislation to place a moratorium on new high-capacity data centers, freezing approvals for projects requiring more than 20 megawatts of power until October 2027. The measure, pending final sign-off by Governor Janet Mills, directs a state-appointed council to evaluate consequences for the local electric grid, household ele…
OpenAI has started a restricted rollout of GPT-5.4-Cyber to vetted cybersecurity professionals through its Trusted Access for Cyber program. The move follows Anthropic's limited release of Mythos one week earlier, a development that has prompted warnings from U.S. financial regulators and heightened scrutiny of AI-driven security tools.
NewHold Investment Corp IV priced an initial public offering of 17.5 million units at $10.00 per unit on April 14, 2026, representing $175 million in aggregate proceeds before any over-allotments. Each unit comprises one Class A ordinary share and one-third of one redeemable warrant. Units are slated to start trading on the Nasdaq Global Market on …
Mexico's benchmark S&P/BMV IPC closed lower, down 0.94%, driven by weakness in the Industrials, Consumer Goods & Services and Consumer Staples sectors. Select stocks outperformed while others lagged; commodities and FX markets showed mixed activity at the close of trade on Tuesday, with gold higher and U.S. crude lower.
OpenAI unveiled GPT-5.4-Cyber, a version of its flagship model tuned for defensive cybersecurity tasks, and is initially limiting access to vetted security vendors, organizations and researchers. The move comes a week after Anthropic announced its Mythos model under a controlled deployment. OpenAI is also enlarging its Trusted Access for Cyber prog…
Colombia's stock market ended higher after the close on Tuesday, with the COLCAP index rising 0.52% to reach a one-month high. Broad gains were led by the Industrials, Services and Agriculture sectors. Top individual movers included Grupo de Inversiones Suramericana SA Preferred, Interconnection Electric SA ESP and Cementos Argos SA, while Mineros …
Northrop Grumman Systems Corp. received a $475.3 million contract modification from the U.S. Department of War, raising the total value of its Prototype Project Other Transaction Agreement to $1.31 billion. The Missile Defense Agency awarded the modification on April 3 under statutory authority, obligating $174.1 million at the time of award and as…
Aptoide, a Portugal-based alternative Android app store, filed an antitrust lawsuit in U.S. federal court accusing Google of using monopolistic control over app distribution and payment processing to shut out competing app stores. The complaint asks a San Francisco court for an injunction against the practices and unspecified triple damages, and re…
Russian equities closed modestly higher on Tuesday, with the MOEX Russia Index up 0.13% as gains in mining, manufacturing and telecoms supported the market. Market breadth showed more falling stocks than advancing ones, the Russian Volatility Index rose, and commodity moves were mixed with gold stronger and crude oil sharply lower.
Volkswagen will book a significant first-quarter write-down tied to its decision to stop making the ID.4 electric SUV at its Chattanooga, Tennessee plant, analysts said after a management briefing. Bernstein calculated the charge at 60% to 75% of the $800 million retooling outlay, a figure the company confirmed. Absent the writedown, Volkswagen's o…
Broadcom said it has entered a multi-year strategic partnership with Meta to supply technology supporting the social media company's Training and Inference Accelerator (MTIA) chips. The deal, extending through 2029, includes an initial commitment that exceeds 1GW and represents the first phase of a multi-gigawatt deployment to underpin Meta's AI da…
Brazilian steelmaker CSN is moving forward with the planned disposal of its cement unit, CSN Cimentos, in discussions that could value the business at over 10 billion reais. Interest reportedly spans local groups such as Votorantim and J&F S.A. and several Chinese cement companies. The sale is part of CSN’s broader effort to reduce leverage and cou…
Nike Inc. stock climbed 1.5% in after-hours trading Tuesday after two insiders disclosed purchases of Class B common stock. Apple CEO and Nike director Tim Cook acquired 25,000 shares on April 10, 2026, while Nike President and CEO Elliott Hill bought 23,660 shares on April 13, 2026. Both transactions were reported in Form 4 filings with the U.S. S…
Borr Drilling said it plans a $250 million offering of convertible senior notes due 2033, triggering a 6.5% decline in its shares in after-hours trading. The package includes an overallotment option and is intended to fund repurchases of outstanding 2028 convertible bonds and other corporate uses, with the offering subject to market conditions.
U.S. equity benchmarks ended higher on Tuesday with strength concentrated in Technology, Consumer Services and Consumer Goods. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.66% to a one-month high, the S&P 500 climbed 1.18% and the Nasdaq Composite advanced 1.96%. Broad market breadth favored gainers, while commodity markets showed mixed moves with oil f…
Canada's main stock index closed higher on Tuesday, with the S&P/TSX Composite advancing 0.66% to register a one-month high. Strength in information technology, real estate investment trusts and financials supported the market, while individual miners and energy-related names weighed on the downside. Commodity and currency markets showed mixed move…
Brazil's main stock index ended the session higher, driven by gains in Consumption, Basic Materials and Electric Power sectors. The Bovespa closed at a new all-time high, with education and car-rental names among the top performers while major energy and chemicals stocks weighed on the downside. Broader market breadth was positive and volatility me…
Goldman Sachs' asset management unit has filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission to launch its first cryptocurrency exchange-traded fund. The proposed product would provide exposure to bitcoin's price while generating income through bitcoin options transactions. The filing arrives days after Morgan Stanley introduced its own spot bit…
Chile's state copper producer was penalized by labor inspectors following a July 31 underground seismic event at its El Teniente mine that produced a fatal rock burst. Three contractors whose personnel were killed or injured received larger combined fines, reflecting Chile's framework that makes employers directly responsible for accident reporting…
