Market News
- Pimco Buys All $400M of Bonds Sold by Blue Owl BDC
on April 15, 2026 at 6:58 pmBloomberg's Olivia Fishlow joins Dani Burger on "Bloomberg Deals." Pacific Investment Management bought all $400 million of bonds issued on Monday by a Blue Owl Capital private credit fund, according to people with knowledge of the matter. (Source: Bloomberg)
- Allbirds soars after sneaker firm rebrands as AI stock
on April 15, 2026 at 6:56 pmAllbirds, the once-buzzy maker of wool sneakers, announced a new business plan just days before it planned to close down for good: AI computing infrastructure. Ed Ludlow explains the move. (Source: Bloomberg)
- BofA Sees 60% Jump in Commodities Trading Fueled by Oil and Gold
by Katherine Doherty on April 15, 2026 at 6:46 pmBank of America Corp.’s commodities-trading revenue surged 60% in the first quarter, riding the wild market swings that pushed markets businesses at the biggest US banks to record highs.
- Fed Beige Book Says Iran War Driving New Wave of Uncertainty
on April 15, 2026 at 6:34 pmUS economic activity continued to increase at a slight-to-modest pace across most regions as the war with Iran generated a new wave of uncertainty and higher energy costs, the Federal Reserve reported in its Beige Book survey of regional business contacts. Mike McKee reports. (Source: Bloomberg)
- Trump Crypto Firm Draws Scrutiny With Plan to Delay Investor Trading
World Liberty Financial Inc., the crypto project co-founded by President Donald Trump, is facing a […]
- Kalshi Expands Commodities Predictions Market on War Volatility
Predictions market platform Kalshi Inc. is boosting its commodities offerings with new contracts […]
- SoftBank Raises $3.6 Billion While AI Push Raises Debt Costs
SoftBank Group Corp. sold about $3.6 billion of junk bonds Wednesday, as aggressive investments in […]
- Freedom Forever Files for Bankruptcy as Solar Industry Woes Deepen
Freedom Forever, a once thriving residential solar installer, joins a growing list of bankruptcies […]
- Oil Fluctuates on Prospect of Fresh Peace Talks With Hormuz Shut
Oil flipped between gains and losses as traders weighed signs of rapidly depleting US reserves […]
- S&P 500 Hits Record High on Hopes for Iran Deal: Markets Wrap
The S&P 500 continued its rally after rising to an all-time high on Wednesday, as a potential […]
- Gold Declines as Traders Assess Renewed Push for US-Iran Talks
Gold slipped as traders assessed fragile optimism for a negotiated settlement to the war in the […]
- Copper Prices Slip as Traders Eye Talks to End Iran Conflict
Copper edged lower as traders eyed the prospect of peace negotiations between the US and Iran.
political news
- FanDuel, DraftKings Pour $41 Million Into Sportsbook Super PAC
by Emily Birnbaum on April 15, 2026 at 6:51 pmThe companies behind sports gambling platforms FanDuel, DraftKings and Fanatics Sportsbook poured $41 million into a new super political action committee this year as part of their broader effort to expand legalized sports betting across the US.
- Fmr. IRS Commissioner Warns Against Relying on AI for Filing Returns
on April 15, 2026 at 6:41 pmDanny Werfel, former IRS commissioner, said that it is not safe for Americans to use artificial intelligence chatbots do their tax returns and that while simple returns may be ok, AI is far from ready to take over for taxpayers filing complex returns. Werfel also spoke about DOGE cuts to IRS staffing, saying that if a return is flagged taxpayers have a longer road to getting the issue reconciled. (Source: Bloomberg)
- US Won't Renew Iranian, Russian Oil Waivers, Treasury Secretary Bessent Says
on April 15, 2026 at 6:28 pmTreasury Secretary Scott Bessent says the US won't renew general licenses that let Iran and Russia sell certain types of crude oil. He spoke at a White House press briefing. (Source: Bloomberg)
- Bessent Says Chinese Banks Warned About Secondary Sanctions Risk
by Daniel Flatley on April 15, 2026 at 6:27 pmTreasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the US sent letters to two Chinese banks warning them of the risk of secondary sanctions if they are found to be supporting transactions tied to Iran.
- Bessent ‘Optimistic’ Gas Will Drop to $3 Per Gallon Over Summer
by Daniel Flatley on April 15, 2026 at 6:03 pmTreasury Secretary Scott Bessent said he was “optimistic” that the price of gasoline will abate over the crucial summer driving season, retreating back to $3 a gallon.
- NYC Tax on Second Homes Targets 13,000 Properties, Hochul Says
New York Governor Kathy Hochul is proposing a new tax on second homes in New York City worth at […]
- Hungary to Reclaim Oil, Pharma Shares From Pro-Orban Academy
Hungary’s new government plans to renationalize shares that outgoing Prime Minister Viktor Orban […]
- UK Tax Office Opposes Oil Firm Waldorf’s Debt Plan in Court
The UK tax office is urging a London court to reject Waldorf Production UK Plc’s latest […]
- Saudi Wealth Fund Sets New Strategy to Build Global Champions
Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund will step up efforts to boost returns and build portfolio […]
- Trump Threatens to Fire Powell If He Doesn’t Exit Fed
President Donald Trump said he would fire Jerome Powell as chair of the Federal Reserve if he does […]
Wealth
- Alphabet Poised for $100 Billion Windfall on SpaceX Investment
by Biz Carson, Tom Maloney on April 15, 2026 at 6:33 pmAn early investment in SpaceX has positioned Alphabet Inc. for a 12-figure windfall, a new filing shows, underscoring the vast wealth likely to be created by the rocket company’s market debut.
- Quant Firm Boss Setiya Behind £270 Million London Home Purchase
by Deirdre Hipwell, Nishant Kumar on April 15, 2026 at 4:55 pmSuneil Setiya, the co-founder of quant investing firm Quadrature Capital, is the buyer of Nick Candy’s family home in London’s Chelsea district, according to people familiar with the matter.
- M&T Says Iran War Drove One-Quarter of Bank’s Reserve Boost
by Yizhu Wang on April 15, 2026 at 3:59 pmM&T Bank Corp. bulked up its reserves because of the war in Iran, as the fight over the Strait of Hormuz drives up oil prices and boosts expenses for US consumers and companies.
- How Epstein Sought Influence at NYC Schools With Payments and Donations
by Francesca Maglione, Maya Davis on April 15, 2026 at 2:41 pmDocuments show the financier waged a yearslong campaign to ingratiate himself at New York’s educational institutions.
- Morgan Stanley CEO Says Private Credit Is in ‘Adolescent’ Phase
by Hannah Levitt on April 15, 2026 at 2:23 pmMorgan Stanley Chief Executive Officer Ted Pick said the $1.8 trillion private credit market is undergoing more scrutiny as part of its “adolescent moment.”
Tech & Innovation
- Amazon to Buy Satellite Company Globalstar for $11.6B
on April 15, 2026 at 6:55 pmBloomberg's Michelle Davis joins Dani Burger on "Bloomberg Deals." Amazon.com agreed to acquire satellite operator Globalstar in a roughly $11.6 billion deal that would expand the services of its satellite system. (Source: Bloomberg)
- Skild AI Acquires Zebra Technologies’ Robotics Automation Business
by Samantha Kelly on April 15, 2026 at 6:55 pmSkild AI, a fast-rising startup that makes software to help robots learn to complete tasks, has bought the robotics automation division of Zebra Technologies Corp., marking its latest effort to broaden its reach in a hot segment.
- US Treasury Nixes Cyber Intelligence Sharing Plan With Banks
by Jake Bleiberg, Margi Murphy, Jordan Robertson on April 15, 2026 at 6:39 pmProgram struggled to get traction in the financial industry, people said.
- Alphabet Poised for $100 Billion Windfall on SpaceX Investmentby Biz Carson, Tom Maloney on April 15, 2026 at 6:33 pm
An early investment in SpaceX has positioned Alphabet Inc. for a 12-figure windfall, a new filing shows, underscoring the vast wealth likely to be created by the rocket company’s market debut.
- The Dark Art of AI Marketing
on April 15, 2026 at 5:51 pmWhen tech CEOs like Sam Altman and Dario Amodei acknowledge the risks of AI, they’re selling you a product, Bloomberg Opinion columnist Parmy Olson says. (Source: Bloomberg)
