Yao Yuping Yao Yuping, a former vice president of the Shenzhen branch of Industrial and Commercial Bank of China Ltd. (ICBC), is under investigation for suspected serious disciplinary and legal violations. The probe into the retired banker, who oversaw corporate finance at the state-owned lender’s Shenzhen branch for about a decade, comes amid an antigraft sweep in southern China’s Guangdong province that appears linked to troubled financing involving a major supplier to the fallen developer China Evergrande Group.

These energy companies produce predictable cash flow and have visible growth coming down the pipeline.

Key PointsAbout 98% of Enbridge's earnings come from stable sources.

Watch: Vance Pledges Probe Into Epstein 'Pizza' And 'Grape Soda' References Authored by Steve Watson via Modernity.news, Vice President JD Vance has publicly committed to investigating references in the Jeffrey Epstein files that he says evoked the Pizzagate conspiracy theory, citing emails mentioning “pizzas or grape sodas” in odd contexts. His remarks come as Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche doubled down on the Department of Justice’s position that every relevant document has already been released, leaving critics to question whether the full truth about Epstein’s network will ever see daylight. In remarks at a Turning Point USA event, Vance described reviewing the files and encountering an email that stood out. JD Vance says he is in the process of opening an investigation into the "Pizzagate conspiracy theory" after he read strange words involving pizza and grape soda in the Epstein files. Vance has now publicly pledged to follow up on this matter. "I remember it sounding like the… pic.twitter.com/eu122DyAhw — Shadow of Ezra (@ShadowofEzra) April 14, 2026 “One person sent an e-mail to Jeffrey Epstein saying oh they were some really nice like pizzas or grape sodas or something like that,” he recalled. “And I remember it sounding like the Pizzagate conspiracy theory.” His reaction was direct: “We should absolutely investigate.” Vance added that he plans to follow up “to see whether we’ve investigated that person because we should. We absolutely should when you see evidence of sexual assault sexual misconduct regardless of who the powerful not fact.” The comments have reignited scrutiny over language in the Epstein files that some have long argued resembles coded references first highlighted in 2016. Those earlier claims, known as Pizzagate, originated from WikiLeaks releases of John Podesta’s emails that contained repeated, seemingly out-of-context mentions of pizza alongside other odd terms. Recent Epstein document dumps have revived the debate, with analysts...

PSTL targets $21 in 6-12 months as it leans on high occupancy and acquisitions, but dilution and a heavy 2027 renewal wave loom.

Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images News Listen below or on the go on Apple Podcasts and Spotify President threatens to fire Fed chief if he doesn’t leave ‘on time.’ (0:15) Bank of America and Morgan Stanley beat earnings on trading strength. (1:43) Starbucks launches ChatGPT-powered AI tool to find the right drink. (2:26) This is an abridged transcript of the podcast: Our top story so far, President Donald Trump said he would move to fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell if he does not step down from the Board of Governors “on time,” escalating tensions with the central bank. Trump also said he does not plan to drop a Department of Justice probe into Powell and reiterated the need to investigate the Federal Reserve’s building project. “We have to find out what happened,” he told Fox Business, adding that he hopes Kevin Warsh will be confirmed as the next Fed chair. The comments follow Powell’s March statement that he does not intend to leave his position on the Board until the investigation concludes. Under the Federal Reserve Act, a president may remove a governor “for cause,” though that standard is not clearly defined. The rhetoric comes as U.S. prosecutors made a surprise visit to the Fed’s Washington headquarters Tuesday. Three DOJ officials sought access to the construction site but were denied entry due to safety and clearance protocols, Bloomberg reported. Outside counsel Robert Hur objected in a letter, arguing prosecutors were attempting to bypass established legal channels. The Justice Department has defended its review. Also in Washington, the administration is set to begin accepting tariff refund claims starting April 20 , returning billions collected under levies later ruled unlawful by the Supreme Court. Judge Richard Eaton of the U.S. Court of International Trade said the government remains on track to begin processing certain claims with interest next week. The initial phase is expected to cover roughly $127B of the ~$166B in tariffs invalidated by the...

简要概述 截至 4 月 10 日当周，美国原油库存意外减少 91.3 万桶，至 4.638 亿桶，与分析师预期相反。 美国能源信息署（EIA）周三公布的数据显示，受出口回升、进口环比下降影响， 美国原油库存八周来首次下降 。 EIA 表示，截至 4 月 10 日当周，不含战略石油储备（SPR）的商业原油库存 减少 91.3 万桶 ，至 4.638 亿桶，较近五年同期平均水平高出约 1%。分析师此前预计原油库存将增加 90 万桶。 由于美国能源部针对波斯湾冲突导致霍尔木兹海峡出口受阻的情况，进一步释放应急储备， 战略石油储备（SPR）减少 410 万桶 ，至 4.092 亿桶。纽约商业交易所（Nymex）交割地俄克拉荷马州库欣地区原油库存减少 170 万桶，至 2980 万桶。 EIA 预估，美国原油 日产 量为 1360 万桶，与前一周持平。原油日均进口量减少 100 万桶，至 530 万桶；日均出口量增加 110 万桶，至 520 万桶。 炼油厂开工率下降 2.4 个百分点，至 89.6%；原油日加工量减少 20.8 万桶，至 1600 万桶。市场此前预期炼油开工率将上升 0.3 个百分点。 汽油库存减少 630 万桶，至 2.329 亿桶，远超预期的减少 170 万桶，仍较近五年同期均值高 1%。汽油日均需求量增加 52.4 万桶，至 910 万桶。 EIA 称，馏分燃料库存减少 310 万桶，至 1.116 亿桶，较近五年同期水平低约 6%。市场此前预期馏分油库存将减少 210 万桶。 责任编辑：郭明煜

vadimrysev Italy and Ukraine are looking to team up to jointly produce military drones. “We talked today about how to strengthen our defense cooperation,” Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni told reporters Wednesday following a meeting in Rome with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, according to Bloomberg. “Italy in particular is very interested in developing a joint drone production, a sector in which Ukraine has become a leader in these years," Meloni added. “War has changed. Now, nobody can feel safe without strong protection from all types of drones,” Zelenskyy told reporters after the meeting. Meloni also reiterated her support for Ukraine amid its ongoing war with Russia, asserting, "A divided West, a broken Europe, would be a great gift for Russia." More on SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust The Opportunity Cost Has Shifted Economic Warfare Could Lead To A Global Depression What In The World? 3 Country ETFs That Look Good Vs. S&P 500 Qatar warns Iran war will have major global economic impact Prediction markets downplay Trump's threat to oust Fed Chair Powell

欧洲央行管委Joachim Nagel表示，受伊朗战争影响，欧元区经济已偏离该央行的基准情境，迈向更加痛苦的局面。 这位德国央行行长在华盛顿举行的国际货币基金组织春季会议间隙表示，围绕这场冲突的局势“非常不明朗”，这意味着欧洲央行在利率方面必须保留充分的选择权。 “我认为我们目前的情况介于基准情境和不利情境之间，”他周三表示，“现在我们要看看事态会如何发展，如果能回到基准情境，我会非常高兴。” Nagel表示，“通胀似乎得到良好锚定，但这可能会发生变化。所以现在就说我们已经安全还为时过早。目前的形势非常不稳定。” 欧洲央行行长克里斯蒂娜·拉加德周二表示，她和同事必须“完全灵活，准备好向需要的方向行动”，同时强调当前并没有倾向于加息。 投资者认为加息不可避免，预计今年将加息两次、每次25基点，但押注本月加息的可能性不大。 Nagel表示，由于中东局势瞬息万变，制定货币政策十分困难，尽管上周出现了一些积极迹象，但目前的情况仍然“非常微妙”。 “我认为4月会发生什么还不够明朗，”Nagel说。“两周的时间可能会出现很多新信息，我们会把这些信息考虑在内。” 责任编辑：丁文武

根据印度警方通报，印度切蒂斯格尔邦14日发生的电厂爆炸死亡人数上升至20人，另有多人受伤。（央视新闻）

Source: Bloomberg, 0:00

2 月份批发贸易同样回暖，销售额增长 2%，至 867.7 亿加元 加拿大 2 月份汽车产量反弹，推动当月制造业与批发贸易销售额双双走高。 加拿大统计局周三公布，经季节性因素调整后， 工厂出货量环比增长 3.6% ，至 711.9 亿加元（约合 517 亿美元）。这一增幅略低于该局此前预估的 3.8%，但扭转了 1 月份跌幅更大的颓势；1 月份销售额修正后环比下降 3.1%，降幅略高于此前估算。 该局同时表示，2 月份批发贸易同样回暖，销售额环比增长 2%，至 867.7 亿加元。这一增幅也略低于此前预估的 2.3%，此前 2026 年年初批发销售额曾环比下降 1.1%。 按实物量计算，工厂销售额环比增长 3.4%，但 同比下降 2.7% ；批发贸易实物量环比增长 1.1%， 同比下降 1.9% 。 2 月份这份强劲数据为今年增长预期疲软的加拿大经济释放了积极信号，不过鉴于中东冲突升级推高能源成本、为加拿大经济蒙上阴影，这些数据已略显滞后。加拿大统计局早前的初步数据显示，1—2 月行业层面 GDP 环比增长 0.2%，在 1 月份 0.1% 的温和增长基础上进一步回升，意味着加拿大经济在 2025 年第四季度按年率计算收缩 0.6% 后，有望在今年第一季度实现复苏。 在统计局追踪的 21 个行业中，2 月份有 12 个行业制造业销售额上升，其中 运输设备行业大涨 18.8% ，成为主要拉动力量。1 月份该行业表现低迷，主要因多家汽车组装厂因冬季检修与产线改造长期停产，而 2 月份汽车产量有所回升。当月汽车销售额飙升逾 40%，汽车及零部件出口增长略超 30%。 受价格与销量双双走高推动，2 月份机械贸易同样回暖；主要金属产品销售额也有所上升，主因是有色金属需求旺盛。不过，化工产品销售额当月降至去年 7 月以来最低水平，部分原因是药品销售额回落。 作为加拿大服务业最大组成部分的批发行业，在统计局追踪的 7 个细分领域中有 5 个实现销售额增长（数据不含石油制品销售）。 随着供应链压力缓解，汽车及零部件批发商销售额攀升 6.1%。食品、饮料及烟草行业销售额同样回升，个人及家居用品销售额也创下历史新高，主要受药品及医药耗材贸易拉动。 2 月份制造商库存环比增长 0.6%，至 1218.6 亿加元，主要受机械、食品以及塑料橡胶制品库存增加推动。当月批发商库存环比下降 0.3...

After slumping in March, the Nasdaq Composite index has since bounced back. While it's still off its all-time highs, a further rebound could easily come if we get positive news regarding the conflict in Iran and solid quarterly results released in late April to early May. I've got three stocks that look like solid buys before the rebound occurs, as they could easily notch new all-time highs if they can generate some momentum in the next few weeks with rock-solid earnings reports. My top three picks to buy as the Nasdaq starts its rebound are Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) , Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) , and Broadcom (NASDAQ: AVGO) . I think all these stocks could post incredible returns between now and the end of the year, and with each of them well off their all-time highs, it's the perfect time to scoop them up. Continue reading

US President Donald Trump posted an ⁠apparently AI-generated image of ⁠Jesus embracing him on Wednesday, two ⁠days after he deleted a post that prompted criticism that the Republican president had compared himself to Jesus. The image, reposted to Trump’s social media account, shows the president with his eyes closed, touching temple-to-temple with a similarly posed Jesus. ‌Trump is standing behind a microphone, and behind him is an American flag. The original post had the caption: “I was never a...

Some campaigners are frustrated at slow pace of change, while those impacted are trying to work out what it means day-to-day A year ago, the supreme court made its landmark judgment on single-sex spaces. In a long-running case against the Scottish government brought by gender-critical campaigners For Women Scotland (FWS), the court ruled that, for the purposes of the Equality Act, the legal definition of a woman was based on biological sex . The judgment has significant ramifications for who can now access women-only services and spaces, such as refuges or toilets. But most service providers are still awaiting practical guidance on how to apply the ruling. Continue reading...

Thousands of revelers who dressed as Santa Claus and other famous characters, participate in the annual SantaCon pub crawl on Saturday, December 13, 2025, in New York City, United States. Selcuk Acar | Anadolu | Getty Images The president of SantaCon was arrested on Wednesday on a federal criminal indictment accusing him of using the ticketed Christmas bar-crawl event to divert hundreds of thousands of dollars earmarked for charity to personal use, federal prosecutors in New York said. The defendant, Stefan Pildes, who claimed he did not receive any compensation from SantaCon allegedly spent the diverted funds on extensive renovations to a lakefront property in New Jersey, luxury vacations in Hawaii, Las Vegas and Vail, Colorado, concert tickets, extrvagant meals and a luxury vehicle, according to the indictment unsealed in U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York. About $124,000 of the SantaCon funds were spent toward leasing a luxury apartment in Manhattan, and another $100,000 was invested in a boutique resort in Costa Rica founded by a friend of Pildes, the indictment said. Pildes "donated only a small fraction" of the approximately $2.7 million raised from SantaCon to charity, according to the indictment against him. Pildes, 50, "promoted SantaCon as an event grounded in charitable giving, but instead of donating the millions of dollars he raised, he ran his own con game," U.S. Attorney Jay Clayton said in a statement. "He took advantage of New Yorkers' generous holiday spirit to finance his lifestyle through personal expenses, big and small," Clayton said. Prosecutors said Pildes raised at least $2.7 million for charity from 2019 through 2024, but diverted more than half of that money "to a slush fund." The resident of Hewitt, N.J., is charged with one count of wire fraud. He is expected to appear on Wednesday afternoon in Manhattan federal court. Read more CNBC politics coverage Kalshi, Polymarket lobby as insider trading, betting eyed by Con...

NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal is betting on immersive, tech-driven retail after first spending thousands there as a customer. His move reflects a consistent strategy of investing in products he personally believes in—and sees real potential in.

摩根士丹利周三启动一笔投资级债券发行，几小时前，该行公布其第一季度股票交易收入创纪录。 一位知情人士透露，该公司正在推介多达四个部分的票据，期限从4年至11年不等。这位因未获授权公开发言而要求匿名的人士称，期限最长的一档债券拟以较美国国债高约125个基点的利差发行。此次募集资金将用于一般企业用途。 数据显示，自2025年初以来，摩根士丹利在财报发布后进行的四次债券发行均分为四个部分，每次筹资80亿美元。 摩根大通周三早些时候开始推介自己的一笔债券，分成四个部分，结构与摩根士丹利完全一致。知情人士称，摩根大通计划融资至少70亿美元。 周三美国高等级债券市场共有六笔交易。 责任编辑：丁文武

伊朗国家媒体援引该国石化下游产业发展负责人发布的声明称，伊朗已暂停所有石化产品出口，直至另行通知。伊朗方面于4月6日表示，位于南帕尔斯地区的两座石化工厂设施遭到敌方空袭打击。(新浪财经)

欧洲国债周三小幅下跌，投资者正等待有关伊朗战争的实质性消息。市场窄幅震荡，并未受到美伊停火可能延长两周的影响。 收益率曲线熊市陡化，德国、法国和意大利的2年期国债收益率变化不大。2年10年期曲线陡化2-3个基点。 期限较长的英国国债跌幅最大，30年期英国国债收益率上涨4个基点。 市场加大对英国央行收紧货币政策的押注，预计到12月累计加息40个基点。 自伊朗战争爆发以来，债券表现一直与能源价格密切相关，周三能源价格也小幅波动，布伦特原油价格上涨0.6%。 市场： 德国国债收益率上涨2个基点至3.04%； 德国国债期货跌4.00个点至125.28%； 意大利10年期国债收益率上涨3个基点至3.81%； 意大利-德国国债利差扩大2个基点至77基点； 法国10年期国债收益率上涨2个基点至3.68%； 10年期英国国债收益率上涨3个基点至4.81%。 责任编辑：丁文武

格隆汇4月16日｜美国银行股票交易部门创下纪录，市场波动加剧推动该行利润至近二十年来最高。该公司周三在一份声明中表示，第一季度股票交易收入增长30%至28亿美元，超过预期，而固收交易业务收入增长不到1%至35亿美元，低于分析师共识预期。该行还上调了全年净利息收入预期，原因是对美联储降息的预期已经改变，同时假设贷款和存款将继续增长。

Key PointsC3.ai developed 40 turnkey software applications that accelerate the path to AI adoption for enterprises.

Earnings Call Insights: Morgan Stanley (MS) Q1 2026 Management View Morgan Stanley framed Q1 as a markets-and-wealth driven “record quarter with revenues of $20.6 billion and EPS of $3.43,” alongside “return on tangible of 27%,” as CEO Ted Pick highlighted the integrated model in “periods when clients and markets are active” (CEO & Chairman of the Board Ted Pick). Pick pointed to Wealth Management momentum, citing “$118 billion of net new assets and $54 billion of fee-based flows,” and said Investment Banking and Markets produced “a record $10.7 billion in quarterly revenues, inclusive of $5 billion plus in equities,” while “total client assets exceed $9 trillion on the road to $10 trillion plus” (CEO & Chairman of the Board Pick). Pick emphasized capital positioning and regulatory direction, stating, “Our reported CET1 ratio of 15.1% against the capital requirement of 11.8% translates into a capital buffer of over 300 basis points,” and added, “We’re encouraged by this period of enhanced regulatory transparency and balance as we move through rule-making comments toward the finalization of Basel” (CEO & Chairman of the Board Pick). Sharon Yeshaya described record firm performance and efficiency: “The firm produced record revenues of $20.6 billion and record EPS ex DVA of $3.43,” with “efficiency ratio was 65%,” noting “Improved efficiency includes $178 million of severance charges” (Executive VP & CFO Sharon Yeshaya). Strategic updates included closing EquityZen and a digital assets pilot: “We closed the acquisition of EquityZen,” and “We launched our digital asset pilot through our partnership with Zero Hash, enabling select clients to buy and sell several major digital currencies through E*TRADE” (Executive VP & CFO Yeshaya). Outlook The call did not include firmwide EPS or revenue guidance; management commentary centered on Wealth NII trajectory and activity/pipeline tone. Yeshaya signaled an NII path higher: “Looking ahead, we expect NII to build over the course...

Mariia Vitkovska/iStock via Getty Images Kering's ( PPRUF ) fall from the top is truly something to be taught in business schools. Down 64% from the 2021 highs, the stock started showing signs of life since mid-2025, but fundamentals remain weak. I have been consistent in saying brand turnarounds are rarely successful, which is why I maintained a ' Sell ' rating for quite some time now. The whole industry is crossing fingers, wanting to see that this feat is even possible, as the luxury sector struggles to regain momentum. After another disappointing quarter and the stock falling 9% post-earnings, I see no reason to get excited here. Kering As The 'Negative Bellwether' The luxury sector reached a peak in late 2021. At the time, they experienced a perfect storm to fuel demand - stimulus, zero interest rates, pent-up demand from COVID lockdowns, and broad excitement surrounding luxury. This has turned people who never thought they would buy at Gucci into customers, pushed margins to record highs, and sales grew at unprecedented levels. Data by YCharts That perfect storm has turned into a major issue for the sector in the following years. Desirability plummeted as they sacrificed scarcity for near-term profits. Meanwhile, those "aspirational" customers have left, facing inflation, higher interest rates, and the end of stimulus. While some brands were affected more than others, Kering is the embodiment of this fallout. It was the first to feel the heat, and it's still dealing with it, to this day. This is why I strongly believe the whole industry wants to see Kering dig itself out of the hole, in hopes it will provide proof that it can be done. Another Disappointing Quarter, Though Gap Is Narrowing For now, the recovery dreams remain, well, dreams. Kering Q1-26 Earnings Release To start 2026, Kering reported another quarter of declining sales, down 6% Y/Y on a reported basis, and flat on a comparable basis. They rearranged their segments so it's hard to tell exactly wha...