#april
Latest news and interesting information about april.
Nexstar loses millions, seeks expedited review of Tegna merger halt
Nexstar asks appeals court to expedite review of order halting its $6.2B Tegna merger, citing tens of millions in losses from delay.
Japan trade balance rises in April
Japan trade balance posted a bigger-than-expected surplus in April as strong exports offset rising imports.
Wheels Up CEO Mattson buys $8,201 in company stock
Wheels Up CEO George Mattson buys $8,201 in company stock. Details on the purchase, fleet modernization, and reverse stock split.
Global Protest Against AI: Generation Z Pessimistic
Global protest against AI is growing. Generation Z shows increasing pessimism. Eric Schmidt and major company layoffs fuel concerns.
Fed's Hawkish Drift Intensifies
Fed officials increasingly favor rate hikes due to Iran war inflation. Incoming Chair Warsh faces hawkish committee.
Fed Officials Ready to Hike Rates
Fed's April minutes reveal majority of officials see rate hikes likely if inflation remains persistent.
Gold Rises as Dollar Falls on Iran Hopes
Gold prices rise as the dollar weakens on Iran peace hopes. Spot gold up 1.2% to $4,536.56/oz.
Table tennis player Nihad Mammadov enters Guinness
Azerbaijani table tennis player Nihad Mammadov has entered the Guinness World Records by hitting a ball into play from 18.2 meters.
BoE's Bailey: Time to gauge Iran war impact on rates
Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey says market rate rise since Iran war gives time to assess economic impact.
Farmers & Merchants director sells $241,650 in stock
Farmers & Merchants Bancorp director Andrew J. Briggs sold $241,650 in stock. Dividend increase and other updates.
ECB June rate hike case nearly sealed
ECB is likely to raise rates in June but may skip July due to weak growth and energy prices. Sources indicate cautious approach.
Clyburn targeted: SC advances new map
South Carolina Republicans advance a new congressional map targeting Democrat Jim Clyburn, with primaries postponed.
Trump and Netanyahu had dramatic call on Iran
Trump and Netanyahu had a dramatic phone call regarding Iran. Details on Bond.az.
Duos Technologies Appoints Douglas Recker to Board
Duos Technologies appoints Douglas Recker to board. The CEO and President brings 30+ years of experience in telecom and data centers.
H.C. Wainwright Reiterates Protara Buy Rating
H.C. Wainwright reiterates Buy rating on Protara Therapeutics (TARA) with $27 target. Encouraging results from lymphatic malformation and bladder cancer trials.
Traws Pharma Gets $8 Price Target from H.C. Wainwright
H.C. Wainwright reaffirms Buy on Traws Pharma with $8 target. Financing secured for influenza drug trial. Read more on Bond.az.
Hasbro beats quarterly estimates on digital games demand
Hasbro beats Q1 estimates with strong digital games demand, including Magic: The Gathering. Revenue and profit exceed expectations. Read more on Bond.az.
Nvidia results could shake markets
Nvidia results could shake markets. Fed minutes and bond yields in focus.
Jeep struggles in Stellantis recovery
Stellantis struggles as Jeep Cherokee hybrid sales lag despite Ram's strong Q1 growth. CEO Filosa focuses on recovery.
Lowe's maintains annual forecasts amid tough US housing market
Lowe's maintains annual forecasts despite tough US housing market. Pro segment investment drives growth. Read more on Bond.az.
Jefferies upgrades Evonik, downgrades Lanxess on Iran spreads
Jefferies upgrades Evonik to 'buy' and downgrades Lanxess to 'underperform' citing Iran conflict-driven supply spikes. Detailed analysis on Bond.az.
Citizens Upgrades Toll Brothers Rating on Strong Earnings
Citizens upgrades Toll Brothers rating after strong Q2 earnings beat, highlighting price and volume performance.
Number of age pension recipients in April
In April 2026, 173,809 people received age pension; 61.7% of recipients were women.
IRGC Threat: If Iran Attacked, Conflict Will Expand
IRGC warns that a new attack on Iran will expand the conflict beyond the Middle East.
Indonesia central bank hikes rates to support rupiah
Indonesia's central bank raised interest rates by 50 bps to support the rupiah. Learn about the policy move, market reaction, and economic outlook.
Construction Market Price Hike: 6.8% Increase
The Azerbaijani Appraisers Chamber released construction indices for April 2026. Construction costs rose 6.8%, with metal and concrete products seeing the highest increases.
South Africa Inflation Surge May Trigger Rate Hike
South Africa's April inflation hit 4.0%, raising chances of a 25 bps rate hike by the SARB next week.
Iran war, Nvidia earnings move markets
Bond.az covers Iran war, Nvidia earnings, SpaceX IPO, and Fed minutes moving markets.
FTSE 100 falls as yields surge, Iran tensions linger
FTSE 100 falls as global bond yields surge and Iran tensions persist. UK inflation softens but PPI rises. Bond.az covers market updates.
European stocks dip on Nvidia, inflation fears
European stocks fell on Wednesday as Nvidia earnings and inflation concerns weigh. Stoxx 600, DAX, CAC 40, FTSE 100 all down.
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