Is this the beginning of a stock market recovery?
Image source: Getty Images Wednesday 8 April could mark the beginning of a stock market recovery. Whether it is or not depends entirely on two words: ceasefire sticks. A big day for markets The market surged today. The FTSE 100 added 2.7%. Germany’s DAX surged 4.9%. And US market jumped at the open. What’s more, oil […]
Trump: There is only one list of agreed points and it will be discussed in private
It’s not at all clear what the basis for the ceasefire is and what are the points that will lead to a lasting agreement. That seems to be angering Trump, who is lashing out at the media again. More importantly, he said that the peace will be discussed behind closed doors. Numerous Agreements, Lists, and […]
MLB Mailbag: Jordan Walker, Cubs, Guardians, Tigers, Riley
This week’s mailbag gets into Jordan Walker‘s hot start, the Cubs’ approach to Cade Horton‘s season-ending injury, the future of the Guardians, and slow starts for the Tigers as well as Braves third baseman Austin Riley. Sam asks: I know it way too early to ask this question I cannot help it. Jordan Walker has […]
Bologna v Aston Villa: Line-ups, stats and preview
Aston Villa‘s latest appearance in the quarter-finals of European competition takes them to the picturesque surrounds of the Stadio Renato Dall’Ara as they visit Bologna in the first leg of a difficult Europa League tie. Having reached the semi-finals of the Conference League in 2024 and progressed to the last eight of the Champions League […]
Justin Bieber Coachella Rehearsal Caught on Camera, See the Sneak Peek
Justin Bieber Practicing the Hits During Coachella Rehearsal!!! Published April 8, 2026 8:36 AM PDT Justin Bieber‘s already in the desert prepping for Coachella … and some of his rehearsal was caught on camera. TikTok users are posting videos that seem to show Biebs practicing for his big headlining set this weekend. You can’t see […]
The market’s faith in a ceasefire is being tested
There is a big uncertainty about whether Lebanon is involved in the ceasefire and if Iran will accept it if not. There is a report that a ship was turned around due to strikes on Lebanon. At the same time, Iran itself seems to be violating the agreement as it has sent drone strikes today. […]
Pam Bondi still on the hook for Epstein testimony, Oversight panel says
House Republicans indicated Wednesday they will continue to seek sworn testimony from Pam Bondi on the Justice Department’s handling of the Jeffrey Epstein case, even after her ousting as attorney general. The House Oversight Committee subpoenaed Bondi for an April 14 deposition, but that date was never confirmed by Bondi, and the panel said in […]
Stormy Daniels’ Lawyer Michael Avenatti Released From Prison, Back in Hollywood
Stormy Daniels’ Lawyer Michael Avenatti Released from Prison I’m Back in Hollywood, Baby!!! Published April 8, 2026 7:57 AM PDT Michael Avenatti — the blustery lawyer who repped Stormy Daniels in her lawsuit against Donald Trump and then went to prison for ripping her and other clients off — is now a free man. Well, […]
S&P and Nasdaq indices come off highs. 100 day MA remains unbroken. Ceasefire in jeopardy
The broader US stock indices remain solidly higher on the day, with the S&P up 2.10% and the NASDAQ up 2.54%, but the tone has shifted as upside momentum stalls and a tug-of-war develops between buyers and sellers. The rally ran into a technical ceiling ahead of the 100-day moving average in both indices, and […]
Reds Designate Christian Encarnacion-Strand For Assignment
By Charlie Wright | at April 8, 2026 10:11am CDT Reds first baseman Christian Encarnacion-Strand has been designated for assignment, the team announced. Catcher P.J. Higgins is taking his spot on the 40-man roster. Higgins was recalled after catcher Jose Trevino went to the IL due to a thoracic spine strain. More to come… Source […]
