Earnings this week — the names that matter
Here is a look at the companies reporting this week, with a particular focus on the macro. It’s all likely to be overshadowed by the Middle East but hopefully the war ends and we can get back to earnings fundamentals. Monday, April 20 After close: Steel Dynamics, Alaska Air Quiet start to the week. STLD […]
The Opener: Ohtani, Miller, Waldichuk
Here are a few items to track to begin the week… 1. Ohtani’s 51-game on-base streak An RBI double in the third inning of Sunday’s game against the Rockies pushed Shohei Ohtani‘s on-base streak to 51 games. He now sits alone in third place in Dodgers’ history (since 1900). Shawn Green is next on the […]
CM Punk Smacks Away Fan’s Phone After WrestleMania Loss to Roman Reigns, on Video
CM Punk Swats Phone Away From Fan, Gives Icy Stare Published April 20, 2026 6:05 AM PDT Play video content Safe to say CM Punk is no happy camper this morning … after going down in flames to Roman Reigns at WrestleMania 42, the WWE star got into an altercation with a fan, delivering a […]
Could Rolls-Royce shares still be a bargain even now?
Image source: Getty Images Looking out for bargain shares to buy, Rolls-Royce (LSE: RR) might not be an obvious place to start. The company has a market capitalisation of £110bn following a 1,200% rally in the share price over the past five years. It now sells for 42 times earnings. Still, plenty of stock market […]
Iran positively reviewing participation in peace talks, no final decision taken – report
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£9,500 invested in Aston Martin shares a month ago is now worth…
Image source: Aston Martin Carmaker Aston Martin (LSE: AML) is known for high prices and high speeds – but what about the British automotive marque’s shares? In short, they have been a disaster. Since listing in 2018, Aston Martin shares have shed 99% of their value. But there have been some rises along the way […]
Canada March CPI +2.4% y/y vs +2.6% expected
Prior was +0.5% CPI m/m +0.9% vs +1.1% expected Prior CPI m/m +0.5% Core measures: BOC core 2.5% vs 2.3% prior BOC core m/m +0.2% vs +0.4% prior Core CPI 0.0% m/m +0.2% vs prior CPI median +2.3% vs +2.3% expected (prior was 2.3%) CPI trim +2.2% vs 2.3% expected (prior was 2.3%) CPI common […]
Capitol agenda: FISA fight weighs on GOP priorities
The FISA punt is setting up a chaotic stretch on Capitol Hill, with GOP infighting now threatening to jam up other Republican priorities. After a dramatic collapse on the House floor, GOP leaders have 10 days to find a path forward on Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act before the law expires April […]
How the UK State Pension measures up against other countries — and why it’s not enough
Currently, the UK State Pension is roughly £12,548 a year before tax. That’s a useful safety net, but can it fully fund retirement? Let’s see how it compares to other countries. Where the UK stands globally Each year, the Mercer CFA Institute Global Pension Index ranks systems on adequacy, sustainability and integrity. In 2025, the […]
Iran reportedly willing to participate in second round of talks this week
The report cites two Pakistani officials in saying that “Iranian authorities have expressed willingness to send a delegation for a second round of talks in Islamabad this week”. Adding that there is “cautious optimism” between the US and Iran but could not share details of travel plans for either side due to security reasons. Iran […]
