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McEnergy? McDonald’s Plans To Shake Up US Beverage Menu With New Energy Drinks

Energy drinks, refreshers and value pricing drive McDonald’s US menu revamp

‘Our Story Isn’t Over’: Priya Kapur Shares Sunjay Kapur’s Handwritten Note On 1st Anniversary After His Death

Sunjay Kapur died in England on June 12, 2025, after collapsing during a polo match at the age of 53.

Trump Keeps Iran Truce Hopes Alive — ‘Called By The Other Side, They Want A Deal’

The republican president reiterated that his view on Iran's possession of nuclear weapons and said that he thinks that the country will now agree to giving them up.

Donald Trump Deletes Social Media Post Seemingly Depicting Him As Jesus Christ

The post, which depicted Trump in robes touching a sick patient in front of an American flag, was published Sunday after the president criticized Pope Leo XIV for his condemnations of the US-Israeli war on Iran.

‘Pay To Show Up’: Zerodha’s Nithin Kamath Slams App Stores Over Brand Keyword Bidding

According to Kamath, sponsored listings now appear both above and below organic search results, making it harder for users to find the official brand listing without scrolling.

‘Unchristian, Assault On Advocacy For Peace’: Iran Slams Donald Trump For Insulting Pope Leo XIV

Amid the developments, Pope Leo XIV has stated that he does not want to engage in a political dispute with Donald Trump. According to reports, while speaking to reporters, he clarified that his role is based on faith rather than politics.

LIC Approves 1:1 Bonus Shares: Check Issue Size, Timeline And Other Details

This is the first ever bonus issue announced by LIC and the company will allocate fully paid-up bonus equity shares worth Rs 6,352 crore.

Massive Fraud? ₹1.5 Lakh Cancer Drug Allegedly Sold To Patients With Fake Substances: Report

Among those cheated were a patient from Uzbekistan, and a resident of Jammu and Kashmir.

Change In IPL 2026 Schedule: BCCI Swaps CSK Vs GT Fixtures Due To Gujarat Municipal Elections

Citing the April 26 municipal elections in Ahmedabad and other parts of Gujarat, the BCCI has moved the afternoon clash originally set for Ahmedabad to Chennai. Consequently, the return leg on May 21 will now be played at Ahmedabad's Narendra Modi Stadium.

Adani Green Energy Receives Highest ESG Score Among Indian Peers

"Receiving the highest ESG score is a strong endorsement of Adani Green Energy's commitment to integrating sustainability at scale," Adani Green CEO said.

‘Realistic’ Bitcoin Bear Market Analysis Means The Bottom Is Not Yet In, Analyst Warns

Prominent crypto analyst Benjamin Cowen says a “realistic” bearish outlook for Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) differs significantly from an extreme “doomer” perspective, with both scenarios carrying different implications for investors.

In an Apr. 12 podcast, Cowen outlined a realistic scenario based on historical cycles.

He said Bitcoin could decline about 70% from a potential peak near $126,000, with a temporary pause after a roughly 50% drop before reaching a final bottom later in the cycle.

Such drawdowns align with past corrections of 70% to 80% and reflect a weakening macro backdrop, including a …

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US Market News

Fastenal Admits Tariffs Are Rising Faster Than They Can Raise Prices

Fastenal Company (NASDAQ:FAST) topped revenue expectations in its first-quarter report Monday, but margin pressure and tariff headwinds pushed the stock lower in early market reaction. Sales Rise, Margins Mixed The industrial and construction supplies distributor...

BlackRock raises view on U.S. stocks on belief that war is over, profits are up

The firm, which manages $14 trillion for clients, said in its weekly market note that it raised the rating a notch to overweight from neutral.

Trump deletes Truth Social image depicting him as Jesus: ‘I thought it was me as a doctor’

President Donald Trump in May 2025 posted an apparent AI image depicting himself as a Catholic pope after the death of Pope Francis.

Facephi to Report Audited 2025 Financial Results on April 29, 2026

Facephi to Report Audited 2025 Financial Results on April 29, 2026 Alicante, April 13, 2026 - Facephi ((BME Growth: FACE, PARIS:ALPHI), a global leader in digital identity verification and fraud prevention, today announced that it will release its audited financial...

ASML, JPMorgan And More Stocks With Earnings This Week

As the sun rises on Monday, the familiar rhythm of the financial markets returns with the start of another earnings season.  The focus begins, as it always does, with investment banks and heavyweights of the financial sector. As the week progresses, the spotlight will...

Goldman CEO Warns Prolonged Conflict Could Stoke Inflation

Goldman Sachs Group Inc. (NYSE:GS) shares fell Monday after the firm reported its fiscal first-quarter 2026 results. Net revenue rose 14% year over year to $17.23 billion, exceeding the $16.97 billion consensus estimate, driven by strength in Global Banking &...

Indian Market News

Tata Trusts to take up crucial issues at meeting in May

Meeting may discuss keeping Tata Sons private, and an extension for its chairman N. Chandrasekaran. It may also include a performance review of new-age businesses and an exit strategy for the Shapoorji Pallonji Group.

Chevron, Shell to sign agreements for oil, gas areas in Venezuela, sources say

Chevron is set to sign agreements to return a gas field in Venezuela and expand operations in the Orinoco heavy crude belt, while Shell prepares to operate the Loran gas field. The deals reflect Venezuela’s push to attract foreign energy investment following major hydrocarbon law reforms and sanctions easing.

US IPO hopefuls forge ahead with listing plans amid market swings

Companies across sectors have resumed IPO roadshows despite Middle East tensions, signalling pent-up demand in the pipeline. Analysts expect listings to pick up if volatility eases, with improving valuations and lower VIX supporting sentiment. 2026 is still seen as a strong year for IPOs despite recent market disruptions.

Crypto Market News

‘Realistic’ Bitcoin Bear Market Analysis Means The Bottom Is Not Yet In, Analyst Warns

Prominent crypto analyst Benjamin Cowen says a “realistic” bearish outlook for Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) differs significantly from an extreme “doomer” perspective, with both scenarios carrying different implications for investors. In an Apr. 12 podcast, Cowen outlined a...

Crypto-aligned super PAC begins to endorse candidates for US midterms

The Fellowship PAC reported spending $300,000 on advertising for a Republican running to represent Georgia's 14th Congressional District in 2026.

Bitcoin bounces to $72.5K as markets react to US Strait of Hormuz blockade

Bitcoin rallied to $72,500 as US stocks reacted to US efforts to blockade the Strait of Hormuz. Despite the rebound, BTC traders warned that a price correction remains a risk.

U.S. SEC says software allowing crypto wallet transactions not considered broker

The latest crypto view from the securities agency concludes software that clears the way for securities transactions with individual wallets won't trip regulations.

Tom Lee Sees ‘Mini Crypto Winter’ Ending As Bitmine Buys 71,524 ETH

Bitmine Immersion Technologies (NYSE:BMNR) acquired 71,524 ETH last week, bringing total holdings to 4.875 million ETH representing 4.04% of total supply. The ETH Accumulation Bitmine now owns 4.04% of the total ETH supply of 120.7 million coins. That puts the company...

Crypto’s Second Chance At ETFs: Why Tokenized Funds May Succeed Where Binance Failed

The latest push into tokenized equities came from Mantle, which recently announced tokenized stocks and ETF exposure on its Fluxion exchange, providing customers with 24/7 access to leading U.S. assets. But beyond the product launch, the move indicates a new chapter...

Crypto exchange Kraken targeted in extortion attempt but says there was no breach and no client funds at risk

The firm said a criminal group is attempting to extort it over limited insider-related data access incidents affecting about 2,000 accounts. Kraken says it will not pay and is working with law enforcement.

Bitcoin-Led ‘Crypto Winter’ Is Thawing, Bitwise’s Matt Hougan Says

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) may be approaching the end of its current "crypto winter," according to Matt Hougan, chief investment officer at Bitwise Asset Management, who says the market is likely closer to a recovery phase than another downturn. Cycle Still Intact In an...

Circle CEO says he won’t freeze USDC without a court order even as hackers walk away with millions

Circle defends its hands-off approach to freezing funds as critics point to hundreds of millions in losses tied to delayed action.

Bankers rebuff White House claim that stablecoin yield doesn’t threaten deposits

A new study from the American Bankers Association says the White House economists went after the wrong premise in their recent look at the issue.

Bitcoin Needs To Close A Week Above $71,000 And The Rally Is On, Analyst Says

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) traders are closely watching whether the asset can reclaim key technical levels amid ongoing macroeconomic uncertainty. Key Levels In Focus In the latest Technical Roundup podcast, trader DonAlt said Bitcoin's most important level remains a...

Strategy Buys 13,927 Bitcoin For $1 Billion As MSTR Squeezes Into A Make-Or-Break Level

Strategy (NASDAQ:MSTR) purchased 13,927 Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) for approximately $1 billion at an average price of $71,902 per coin between April 6 and April 12, entirely funded by sales of its Stretch (NASDAQ:STRC) perpetual preferred stock. The Bitcoin Purchase The...

XRP Drops 35% In 3 Months: What Is Going On?

XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) has fallen about 35% over the past three months and roughly 63% over the past nine months, as sentiment in the market turns increasingly negative. Despite the decline, analysts say extreme fear conditions could set the stage for a short-term relief...

What’s Going On With BitGo Stock Monday?

BitGo Prime, a unit of BitGo Holdings Inc. (NYSE:BTGO), said Monday that tradias has joined its liquidity network as a provider, enhancing institutional access to digital asset markets. The addition of tradias is expected to deepen liquidity and improve execution...

Bitcoin moves off lowest level as worst of weekend fears slip away

As the U.S. blockade of the Strait of Hormuz goes into effect, reports say Iran is considering the abandonment of uranium enrichment as a way to end the war.

ClearBank secures MiCA approval, targets Circle euro, dollar stablecoins for institutional clients

The U.K.- and EU-regulated credit institution gains crypto-asset service provider status and said it will connect clients to regulated stablecoin rails over Circle Mint

Bitcoin’s Stuck Because Sellers Take $20 Million In Profits Per Hour: Glassnode

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) slipped below $71,000 on Monday after President Trump ordered the U.S. to join Iran in blockading the Strait of Hormuz. The Profit-Taking Pressure Blockchain analytics firm Glassnode reports that traders are selling more than $20 million worth of...

Strategy buys 13,927 Bitcoin for $1B, holdings near 800,000 BTC

Michael Saylor’s Strategy acquired 13,927 Bitcoin for $1 billion last week, funding the purchase through STRC share sales, lifting the company’s holdings to 780,897 BTC.

StarkWare cuts staff in push toward revenue-generating products

StarkWare CEO Eli Ben-Sasson said the company will split into two units as it adopts a faster and leaner “startup mode.”

Nearly $120 million of XRP just moved to Coinbase in whale transaction

XRP is flat over the past 24 hours, but down more than 60% from its summer 2025 peak.