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  • U.S. stocks dropped after Iranian strikes on energy infrastructure pushed oil prices higher.
  • President Trump delayed planned strikes on Iranian energy sites, prompting futures to trim gains and markets to pare earlier losses.
  • Chicago Fed President Austan Goolsbee said inflation is the dominant near-term risk and rising gasoline could entrench higher expectations.
  • Federal Reserve Governor Stephen Miran kept his forecast of four 2026 rate cuts despite the Middle East shock.
  • DoorDash launched a temporary fuel-relief program offering weekly payments to drivers to offset rising gasoline costs through April 26.
  • Mizuho upgraded MongoDB to Outperform, raising its price target and citing AI-driven demand and record customer gains.

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UK Says National Security Adviser Did Not Join Final U.S.-Iran Negotiations

UK Says National Security Adviser Did Not Join Final U.S.-Iran Negotiations

A spokesperson for the British prime minister stated that Jonathan Powell, the national security adviser, was not present at final discussions between the United States and Iran that preceded U.S. and Israeli strikes on Tehran. The statement rejects a report that placed Powell at diplomatic meetings in Geneva and reiterates that the negotiations we…

Chile’s 2025 Growth Slows to 2.5% Despite Fourth-Quarter Uptick

Chile’s 2025 Growth Slows to 2.5% Despite Fourth-Quarter Uptick

Chile's economy expanded 2.5% in 2025, central bank data showed, easing from a revised 2.8% in 2024. Activity returned to growth in the fourth quarter, but the full-year result disappointed authorities who said it fell short of household expectations. The new administration plans nearly $4 billion in spending cuts while targeting stronger growth in…

Markel: A Berkshire-Style Compounder Trading with Margin of Safety

Markel: A Berkshire-Style Compounder Trading with Margin of Safety

Markel (MKL) combines durable insurance underwriting, a growing Markel Ventures platform and a large investment float. At roughly $24.3B market cap and trading near $1,930, the stock sits at ~12x earnings, ~1.33x book and EV/EBITDA of ~7.8 — valuation levels that read like an opportunity for long-term investors. This trade idea lays out a disciplin…

Smurfit Westrock: Positioning for Global Packaging Dominance

Smurfit Westrock: Positioning for Global Packaging Dominance

Smurfit Westrock aims to become the largest pure-play packaging integrator by combining complementary assets, cost bases, and geographic reach. The trade idea is a tactical long position that bets on successful integration and margin expansion over the next 180 trading days, with defined entry, stop and target levels and a clear risk framework.

Researchers Find Widespread iPhone Spyware Planted on Ukrainian Websites

Researchers Find Widespread iPhone Spyware Planted on Ukrainian Websites

Security researchers disclosed a powerful iPhone exploit, dubbed Darksword, that was embedded on multiple Ukrainian websites and can extract information from devices running iOS 18.4 through 18.6.2. The discovery follows another high-profile iPhone spyware finding earlier in March and highlights an active market for tools that steal data and crypto…

White House Announces 60-Day Jones Act Waiver to Ease Fuel and Fertilizer Flows

White House Announces 60-Day Jones Act Waiver to Ease Fuel and Fertilizer Flows

The administration has temporarily waived Jones Act restrictions for 60 days to permit foreign-flagged vessels to move oil, natural gas, fertilizer and coal between U.S. ports. Officials framed the move as a short-term measure to address supply interruptions and rising energy costs linked to recent attacks on Iran and strained passage through the S…

U.S. Issues License Allowing Certain Transactions with Venezuela’s PDVSA

U.S. Issues License Allowing Certain Transactions with Venezuela’s PDVSA

The U.S. Treasury has issued a general license permitting specified transactions involving Venezuela’s state oil company PDVSA, marking a further loosening of sanctions that were imposed in 2019. The move comes after U.S. forces detained President Nicolas Maduro in January and follows a framework under which Washington manages Venezuela’s oil sales…

Bank of Canada Holds Overnight Rate at 2.25% Citing Middle East Energy Turmoil

Bank of Canada Holds Overnight Rate at 2.25% Citing Middle East Energy Turmoil

The Bank of Canada left its target for the overnight rate unchanged at 2.25%, citing heightened uncertainty from geopolitical developments in the Middle East and ongoing trade risks. Governor Tiff Macklem highlighted recent energy price volatility following the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, an unexpected inventory drawdown that weighed on fourth…

GM Says Recent Fuel Price Rise Has Not Altered Sales Trend

GM Says Recent Fuel Price Rise Has Not Altered Sales Trend

General Motors reported that a recent uptick in U.S. gasoline prices has not produced a measurable shift in vehicle-buying behaviour, according to the company's finance chief. CFO Paul Jacobson told investors that seasonal weather patterns and reduced availability of trucks - as GM prepares new full-size models - were more significant factors in fi…

Spain Reaffirms Steady Aid to Ukraine as Defence Co‑production Deals Are Signed

Spain Reaffirms Steady Aid to Ukraine as Defence Co‑production Deals Are Signed

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez told Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy that Spain’s backing for Ukraine will remain constant despite the crisis in the Middle East. The two leaders witnessed co-production agreements covering drones, radar and missiles, with Spanish group Sener confirming deals with Ukrainian firms Fire Point, Luch and Rad…

GM Says Higher Gas Prices Have Not Altered Sales, CFO Reports

GM Says Higher Gas Prices Have Not Altered Sales, CFO Reports

General Motors reported no clear sales impact from recent increases in U.S. gasoline prices that have been linked to the war in Iran. CFO Paul Jacobson said weather patterns and reduced vehicle inventories - most notably for trucks as the company readies new full-size models - were more influential on first-quarter results. He added that consumers …