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Morgan Stanley flags 10 stocks for potential April earnings surprises

With Q1 reporting underway, Morgan Stanley has identified 10 stocks that could deliver earnings surprises in April. Here’s what changed, why it matters for markets, and how investors can position across equities, credit, and ETFs.

Apr 06, 2026 | 387

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Nevada Court Extends Ban on Kalshi’s Prediction Market Operations Statewide

A Nevada judge extended a statewide injunction that prevents Kalshi from operating or marketing its event‑contract marketplace in the state, intensifying a regulatory clash at the intersection of prediction markets and gaming law.

Apr 06, 2026 | 384

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Russia equities slip as MOEX Russia Index ends session down 0.46%

Russian stocks eased, with the MOEX Russia Index closing 0.46% lower. The modest decline underscores a cautious market tone amid ongoing focus on global rates, energy demand, and local policy.

Apr 06, 2026 | 274

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Polymarket pulls Iran rescue wagers after backlash, spotlighting prediction-market guardrails

Crypto prediction platform Polymarket removed wagers tied to a U.S. service member rescue in Iran following criticism from a U.S. lawmaker, reigniting debate over content limits, compliance, and investor risk in the market for event contracts.

Apr 06, 2026 | 251

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U.S. adds 178,000 jobs in March as unemployment dips to 4.3%, topping forecasts

March payroll growth of 178,000 beat expectations for 59,000, while the jobless rate slipped to 4.3% versus an anticipated 4.4%. The upside surprise refocuses markets on inflation and rate-path debates.

Apr 06, 2026 | 254

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United tests ‘basic’ business class with new Polaris and Premium Plus fare tiers

United Airlines is introducing lower-priced, more restrictive versions of its Polaris business class and Premium Plus cabins, reshaping fare families and signaling another round of product segmentation across U.S. network carriers.

Apr 06, 2026 | 134

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Stocks break five-week slide as investors refocus on earnings, inflation and positioning

U.S. stocks notched their first winning week since Middle East tensions escalated, with attention shifting to earnings season, inflation data and portfolio positioning.

Apr 06, 2026 | 254

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OpenAI’s TBPN deal deepens a rapid—and puzzling—M&A pivot after $6.4B hardware bet

OpenAI said it will acquire media company TBPN roughly 10 months after spending $6.4 billion on Jony Ive’s devices venture, sharpening questions about the company’s deal logic and its potential market impact.

Apr 06, 2026 | 142

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Asia markets edge higher as investors parse Trump-Iran rhetoric and extended deadline signals

Japanese and South Korean stocks opened firmer on April 6 as traders weighed geopolitical headlines from the U.S. and Iran against resilient regional risk appetite, oil supply risks via the Strait of Hormuz, and the policy backdrop.

Apr 06, 2026 | 106

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