Apple ramps Vision Pro 2 production as retail demos shrink
Apple is scaling production of a second-generation Vision Pro headset while cutting first-gen assembly and shrinking in-store demo space and retail focus.
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IMF: Large Oil Price Shock Could Push World Toward Recession
IMF warns a major oil price shock could cut global growth and risk tipping the world into recession by raising inflation and disrupting supply chains.
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1% rate: Thailand keeps policy rate to shield economy
Thailand holds its policy rate at 1% to support growth amid fuel-driven inflation. The Bank of Thailand favors targeted measures over broad rate hikes.
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Spain inflation 3.4% in March; core at 2.9%
Spain headline inflation rose to 3.4% year-on-year in March, core at 2.9%, BBVA Research said. Energy and services pushed prices higher and April may hit 3.6-3.7%.
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Fed signals patience, projects one cut in 2026
Fed held rates at 3.50%–3.75% and projects one 25-bp cut in 2026. Officials raised inflation forecasts and said any cut depends on economic progress.
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UAE Leaves OPEC — Saudi Arabia Picks Up the Slack
UAE leaves OPEC, shrinking the cartel and raising Saudi Arabia's role in managing global oil supply. What it means for prices, U.S. consumers and markets.
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Three risks that could push the Fed to pause
RBC strategist Frédérique Carrier says a U.S. budget delay, rising global hawkishness and stretched tech valuations could raise the odds of a Fed pause.
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First Tanker Loads at Ust-Luga Since Drone Strikes, Easing Export Strain
Ust-Luga reopened as the Aframax tanker Jewel began loading crude, easing pressure on Russian exports after recent drone strikes and tanker seizures.
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Bank of Canada Likely to Hold at 2.25% After 40% Oil Surge
Bank of Canada likely to hold at 2.25% on April 29 as oil-driven gasoline prices lift inflation; the BoC will release its Monetary Policy Report.
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Jet-fuel surge forces airlines to cut flights, add fees
Jet-fuel surge after the U.S.-Iran conflict has forced airlines to cut flights and add surcharges, squeezing margins and straining aviation credit.
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Treasury Yields Hold in Narrow Band Ahead of Fed Meeting
Treasury yields held in a narrow range ahead of the Fed meeting as investors watch advance Q1 GDP, March PCE deflator and several Treasury auctions.
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BYD Profit Falls 19% as China EV Price War Squeezes Margins
BYD's net profit fell 19% in 2025 to 32.6bn yuan as a China EV price war squeezed margins. Revenue still hit a record 804bn yuan; the firm is shifting toward exports.
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Maruti Misses Q4 Profit; Eternal Posts Strong Growth
April 28, 2026 - Maruti Q4 profit missed estimates while quick-commerce operator Eternal reported strong profit growth. Live Q4 results and takeaways for investors.
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How Retail Investors Can Access SpaceX Before It Goes Public
Ways retail investors can access SpaceX pre-IPO: private secondary markets, public companies with stakes, or mutual funds and ETFs that list SpaceX.
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Most Traders Lose on Prediction Markets; Heavy Users Profit
Citizens JMP found median returns of -8% for prediction market users vs -5% for legal sportsbooks (Jul 2025–Mar 2026). Only accounts trading over $500,000 showed positive returns.
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American Airlines to Sell $1.14B Bonds Backed by 32 Planes
American Airlines is selling $1.14B of aircraft-backed EETCs covering 32 planes in two tranches; bookrunners include Goldman Sachs, MUFG and Morgan Stanley.
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Customers Bank CEO lets AI run 30-minute earnings call
Customers Bank used an AI clone for 30 minutes of its Q1 earnings call as part of a partnership with OpenAI to automate lending, onboarding and workflows.
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Intel to Raise $6.5B Debt for $14.2B Ireland Buyback
Intel will repurchase Apollo's 49% stake in Leixlip Fab 34 for $14.2B, using cash and $6.5B in new debt; it expects better margins and credit by 2027.
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David Gardner's 3 Rule-Breaker Investing Rules
David Gardner of The Motley Fool outlines three Rule Breaker principles: seek industry-changing growth, add to winners, and treat portfolio construction as a discipline.
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Seaport Files $212.4M IPO Ahead of Phase 2 Readout
Seaport Therapeutics IPO: The Boston biotech filed to raise $212.4M offering 11.8M shares at $16–$18. A Phase 2 readout for its depression treatment is due in the first half.
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Dubai home prices fall 5.9% in March
Dubai home prices fell 5.9% in March, ValuStrat's first monthly drop since 2020. Sales value dropped nearly 20% to 37.2bn dirhams amid regional conflict.
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China Hongqiao to Raise HK$11.68 Billion in Hong Kong Placement
China Hongqiao plans to raise HK$11.68 billion (about US$1.5B) by placing up to 400 million shares at HK$29.20 in Hong Kong; the filing says proceeds will fund projects and reduce debt.
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CATL to raise at least $5B in Hong Kong share sale in Q2 2026
CATL won approval to raise at least $5 billion in a Hong Kong share sale planned for Q2 2026; proceeds will partly fund a 7.3bn-euro Hungary battery plant.
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Herzog Delays Netanyahu Pardon; Markets Price 5.5% Chance He Leaves by June 30
Herzog will only consider Netanyahu's pardon after plea‑deal efforts end, the president said. A prediction market prices a 5.5% chance he exits by June 30.
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5 Mattress Types to Know in 2026
Five mattress types - innerspring, hybrid, memory foam, latex and smart beds - explaining how coils and construction shape comfort and support in 2026.
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