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Briefing: Asia-Pacific markets rise in Easter trade on hopes for Hormuz reopening

Strategic angle: South Korea's Kospi led gains in the region while Japan's Nikkei 225 also opened higher. The Australian and Hong Kong markets were closed for the Easter weekend.

Editorial Staff Apr 3

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Briefing: Microsoft executive touts Copilot sales traction as AI anxiety weighs on stock

Strategic angle: Analysts have said adoption of the $30-per-month Microsoft 365 Copilot is in the early stage.

Editorial Staff Apr 3

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Briefing: Oil cargo prices surge as fears of supply shortage grip market

Strategic angle: Address by Trump signalling possible escalation of Iran conflict raises prospect of prolonged closure of Strait of Hormuz

Editorial Staff Apr 3

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Briefing: Starbucks made two big moves to help its turnaround today — but they didn’t help the coffee chain’s stock

Strategic angle: Despite strategic changes, Starbucks' stock remains under pressure.

Editorial Staff Apr 2

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Briefing: Warner, Schiff probe potential insider trading in government

Strategic angle: Lawmakers investigate possible insider trading linked to defense investments.

Editorial Staff Apr 2

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Briefing: Coinbase clears key regulatory hurdle in bid to bolster its stablecoin business

Strategic angle: Coinbase has received conditional approval from the U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency to operate as a trust bank, the company said Thursday.

Editorial Staff Apr 2

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Briefing: Brent oil spot price for actual cargo soars to $141, highest level since 2008 financial crisis

Strategic angle: The Brent oil futures price is giving the market a false sense of security, said Amrita Sen, founder of Energy Aspects.

Editorial Staff Apr 2

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Briefing: Wall Street ends mixed as worries linger before Holiday break

Strategic angle: Investors remain cautious as the holiday season approaches.

Editorial Staff Apr 2

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Briefing: Trump Administration Announces New Tariffs on Pharmaceuticals

Strategic angle: White House also rolls back levies on some metals in an attempt to simplify duties.

Editorial Staff Apr 2

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Briefing: OpenAI acquires popular tech podcast TBPN

Strategic angle: OpenAI did not disclose the terms of the deal but said TBPN will be housed within its strategy organization.

Editorial Staff Apr 2

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Briefing: The March jobs report will be released on Friday. Here's what to expect

Strategic angle: The U.S. economy is projected to show job gains of 59,000 in March, with the unemployment rate holding at 4.4%.

Editorial Staff Apr 2

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Briefing: Trump's Iran war speech paints a grim picture for oil markets with more than 600 million barrels at risk

Strategic angle: Oil prices are surging as the market prepares for a longer U.S. war with Iran after President Donald Trump's national address.

Editorial Staff Apr 2

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Briefing: Rivian spinout EV start-up raises $200m in Series C round

Strategic angle: Rivian spinout EV start-up secures significant funding to accelerate growth.

Editorial Staff Apr 2

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Briefing: As digital asset treasuries face ‘acute stress,’ this Bitcoin firm continues to buy

Strategic angle: Despite market challenges, a Bitcoin firm remains committed to purchasing digital assets.

Editorial Staff Apr 2

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Briefing: AirSculpt Technologies, Inc. Q4 2025 Earnings Call Summary

Strategic angle: A summary of the Q4 2025 earnings call for AirSculpt Technologies, Inc.

Editorial Staff Apr 2

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Briefing: AngioDynamics, Inc. Q3 2026 Earnings Call Summary

Strategic angle: A summary of AngioDynamics, Inc.'s financial performance in Q3 2026.

Editorial Staff Apr 2

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Briefing: Sphere Entertainment Scores Positive Wall Street Reports. Stock Hits Record High.

Strategic angle: Sphere Entertainment's stock reaches a new peak following favorable analyses from financial experts.

Editorial Staff Apr 2

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Briefing: Coinbase gets conditional US approval for trust charter, Bloomberg News reports

Strategic angle: Coinbase has received conditional approval for a trust charter from US regulators, according to Bloomberg News.

Editorial Staff Apr 2

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Briefing: Energy Projects May Qualify for Millions in Refunds: Revisiting Project Costs After IEEPA Ruling

Strategic angle: Exploring potential refunds for energy projects following recent IEEPA ruling.

Editorial Staff Apr 2

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Briefing: Iran and Oman Drafting Protocol to Monitor Hormuz Strait Traffic

Strategic angle: The Strait of Hormuz, crucial for global oil transit, remains effectively closed amid ongoing regional tensions.

Editorial Staff Apr 2