'Open The F**kin' Strait': Trump Threatens To 'Blow Everything Up' If No Iran Deal By Tuesday Summary: Trump offers Iranian negotiators amnesty , threatens to 'blow everything up' if no deal IEA Head warns Asia (implying Beijing) is panic hoarding fuel Trump warns Iran 'Open the Fuckin' Strait' or "you'll be living in hell' Trump Talks With Fox Reporter About US-Iran Negotiations Shortly after Pre...
'Open The F**kin' Strait': Trump Threatens To 'Blow Everything Up' If No Iran Deal By Tuesday Summary: Trump offers Iranian negotiators amnesty , threatens to 'blow everything up' if no deal IEA Head warns Asia (implying Beijing) is panic hoarding fuel Trump warns Iran 'Open the Fuckin' Strait' or "you'll be living in hell' Trump Talks With Fox Reporter About US-Iran Negotiations Shortly after President Trump wrote on Truth Social, "Open the Fuckin' Strait, you crazy bastards, or you'll be living in Hell - JUST WATCH! Praise be to Allah," the president spoke with Fox News reporter Trey Yingst for 15 minutes early Sunday. Trump provided Yingst with new details on the behind-the-scenes negotiations with the Iranians and what would happen if Iran does not reach a good-faith deal. Yingst said Trump told him, " If they don't make a deal, and fast, I'm considering blowing everything up and taking over the oil ." The reporter went on to say that the president added that if there is no deal, bridges and power plants will go down all over the country. Yingst asked the president about the possibility of an agreement with the Iranians. The president said those negotiating on behalf of Tehran have been granted amnesty for now so they can continue the talks. The reporter noted that Trump thinks a deal can be reached by Monday. Trump said, " I think there's a good chance tomorrow. They're negotiating now. " NEW: "If they don't make a deal and fast, I'm considering blowing everything up and taking over the oil," President Trump told me. President Trump added that he believes he'll be able to get a deal with Iran by tomorrow. pic.twitter.com/a7EDL6hQUJ — Trey Yingst (@TreyYingst) April 5, 2026 International Energy Agency Head Warns Of Panic Hoarding Oil In Asia International Energy Agency chief Fatih Birol told the Financial Times this weekend that governments must avoid panic hoarding and refrain from imposing fuel export bans as the Gulf energy shock ripples outward to Asia, Afri...
ilbusca/iStock Unreleased via Getty Images Proxy adviser Glass Lewis & Co. has thrown its support behind the board-backed slate at Banca Monte dei Paschi di Siena ( BMDPF ) , endorsing Fabrizio Palermo as the bank’s next chief executive. In a report dated April 2, Glass Lewis said the proposed slate favors continuity at the board level while enabling a leadership transition. It added that Palermo’...
ilbusca/iStock Unreleased via Getty Images Proxy adviser Glass Lewis & Co. has thrown its support behind the board-backed slate at Banca Monte dei Paschi di Siena ( BMDPF ) , endorsing Fabrizio Palermo as the bank’s next chief executive. In a report dated April 2, Glass Lewis said the proposed slate favors continuity at the board level while enabling a leadership transition. It added that Palermo’s experience with complex deals and institutional settings could help execute a potential integration with Mediobanca . The endorsement comes amid a heated succession dispute. Current CEO Luigi Lovaglio is seeking to retain his role as his contract nears expiration, despite the board’s decision to back Palermo instead. Tensions escalated after Lovaglio put forward his own candidacy through investor PLT Holding, prompting the board to remove his executive powers. Shareholders will vote on competing slates at an April 15 meeting, with the outcome expected to signal who will ultimately lead the bank. Glass Lewis said the argument for reinstating Lovaglio is not compelling, pointing to governance concerns and an ongoing investigation tied to his tenure, even though the bank has delivered strong returns since its 2022 recapitalization. The firm also recommended reappointing Chairman Nicola Maione . Meanwhile, Institutional Shareholder Services criticized the board’s succession process as flawed and rushed, but still advised shareholders to support Palermo. Monte Paschi ( BMDPF ) shares have dropped sharply this year, underperforming broader European banking stocks, as uncertainty around leadership weighs on investor sentiment. More on Banca Monte dei Paschi di Siena S.p.A. Banca Monte dei Paschi di Siena S.p.A. (BMDPF) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript Banca Monte dei Paschi di Siena S.p.A. 2025 Q4 - Results - Earnings Call Presentation Historical earnings data for Banca Monte dei Paschi di Siena S.p.A. Dividend scorecard for Banca Monte dei Paschi di Siena S.p.A. Financial infor...
An army of ‘pregnancy prep’ influencers is offering would-be parents everything from sensible advice to quackery and questionable supplements. What’s really needed? Anything to do with pregnancy can sometimes feel like a crash course in withstanding uncertainty. From getting pregnant in the first place to avoiding complications later on, any parent-to-be is forced to reckon with the limits of thei...
An army of ‘pregnancy prep’ influencers is offering would-be parents everything from sensible advice to quackery and questionable supplements. What’s really needed? Anything to do with pregnancy can sometimes feel like a crash course in withstanding uncertainty. From getting pregnant in the first place to avoiding complications later on, any parent-to-be is forced to reckon with the limits of their own control. The stats around this are worth emphasising: about one in seven couples in the UK will have difficulty conceiving. About one in eight known pregnancies will end in a loss. And as many as 29% of low-risk pregnancies will experience some kind of unforeseen complication. Often there’s no rhyme or reason to any of this. “You can do everything ‘right’ and still face delays. That’s biology, not failure,” says Dr Linda Farahani, a consultant gynaecologist and specialist in reproductive medicine at the Lister Fertility Clinic in Chelsea, London. Continue reading...
Concerns raised over minors placed in adult detention centres since removals began under scheme in September More than 70 children from various conflict zones whose ages were disputed by the Home Office have been held in detention centres in the UK in preparation for forced removal to France under the government’s “one in, one out” scheme, research shows. The one in, one out initiative means each ...
Concerns raised over minors placed in adult detention centres since removals began under scheme in September More than 70 children from various conflict zones whose ages were disputed by the Home Office have been held in detention centres in the UK in preparation for forced removal to France under the government’s “one in, one out” scheme, research shows. The one in, one out initiative means each small boat arrival can be forcibly returned to France in exchange for another person – who has not attempted the crossing – being brought to the UK legally. Continue reading...
Buzzy workplace trends all point to the same thing: avoiding work while still collecting a paycheck There’s another hot trend in the workplace – microshifting , and it’s about to revolutionize the workday by breaking the traditional 9-to-5 into short, flexible and non-linear bursts of activity rather than a continuous 8-hour stretch. Microshifting allows for a better work-life balance. Why not do ...
Buzzy workplace trends all point to the same thing: avoiding work while still collecting a paycheck There’s another hot trend in the workplace – microshifting , and it’s about to revolutionize the workday by breaking the traditional 9-to-5 into short, flexible and non-linear bursts of activity rather than a continuous 8-hour stretch. Microshifting allows for a better work-life balance. Why not do a yoga class or pop to the shops during work hours? I mean, what is “work” anyway? Like bare minimum Mondays, where workers recuperating from weekend hangovers allow themselves to accomplish the least amount the day after, or coffee badging, which involves taking the time out of the workday to protest an employer’s in-office requirements by driving into the office, swiping your badge, having a coffee, then taking more time out of the workday to drive back home, it used to have another name, as the Guardian noted earlier this year: “Taking the piss.” Continue reading...
Jeffrey Stephen Wigand revealed how tobacco companies targeted children; now he sees similar marketing by big tech A key whistleblower in the tobacco industry’s landmark trials of the 1990s has been watching big tech’s recent court battles closely. Jeffrey Stephen Wigand, a biochemist who helped reveal how tobacco companies targeted children and hid just how addictive cigarettes were, has been str...
Jeffrey Stephen Wigand revealed how tobacco companies targeted children; now he sees similar marketing by big tech A key whistleblower in the tobacco industry’s landmark trials of the 1990s has been watching big tech’s recent court battles closely. Jeffrey Stephen Wigand, a biochemist who helped reveal how tobacco companies targeted children and hid just how addictive cigarettes were, has been struck with a feeling of familiarity. Last week’s verdict in a major social media trial that Meta and YouTube deliberately designed addictive products has only strengthened comparisons to the legal crackdown on big tobacco. Wigand sees it, too. His first thought, as he learned about the litigation in California, was that social media companies, through their advertisements, were trying to addict children – much like the tobacco industry did. A Los Angeles jury found Meta and YouTube to be negligent last week. Plaintiffs’ lawyers relied heavily on internal documents and correspondence to demonstrate that company leadership dismissed concerns about how features of social media could be harmful. Meta was also found liable in a separate trial in New Mexico , alleging that it had failed to prevent child sexual exploitation. These verdicts are the first time Meta has been found liable for how its products affect young people – after years of criticism, much of it from angry parents who feel social media harmed their children’s mental health. Continue reading...
The artist performed songs from her new album in a five-night residency at Hollywood high school’s auditorium With a swaying ocean projected on the stage, bathing the space in the brilliant light of sunset and sea, the figure holding a microphone almost appeared to be floating with the waves. It added to the surreal effect that permeated the auditorium of Hollywood high school on Thursday night as...
The artist performed songs from her new album in a five-night residency at Hollywood high school’s auditorium With a swaying ocean projected on the stage, bathing the space in the brilliant light of sunset and sea, the figure holding a microphone almost appeared to be floating with the waves. It added to the surreal effect that permeated the auditorium of Hollywood high school on Thursday night as singer Mitski performed Dead Women from her new album Nothing’s About to Happen to Me . Continue reading...
FOTOKITA/iStock via Getty Images I previously rated VICI Properties Inc. ( VICI ) as a buy in November 2025, attributed to the REIT's profitable growth trends, the resilient gaming assets in Las Vegas, and the secure/rich income investment thesis. In this article, I shall discuss why I am upgrading the VICI stock as a Strong Buy here, with the recent macro pessimism already triggering the steep se...
FOTOKITA/iStock via Getty Images I previously rated VICI Properties Inc. ( VICI ) as a buy in November 2025, attributed to the REIT's profitable growth trends, the resilient gaming assets in Las Vegas, and the secure/rich income investment thesis. In this article, I shall discuss why I am upgrading the VICI stock as a Strong Buy here, with the recent macro pessimism already triggering the steep selloff and the compelling dual pronged return prospects across dividend incomes/capital appreciation. My optimism is further attributed to the REIT's likely to be resilient prospects despite the Las Vegas/tenant concentration, as observed in the robust FQ4'25 performance, the promising FY2026 guidance, and the ongoing diversification to non-gaming assets. VICI's Selloff Has Been A Boon VICI 1Y Stock Price ( TradingView ) Since my last Buy rating, VICI has lost much of their January/February 2026 market rotation gains , with the REIT hitting a new 52-week low of $26.55 by late March 2026. 1. Las Vegas/Macro Uncertainties Part of the pessimism may be attributed to the notably lower Las Vegas visitor volume by -7.5% YoY in FY2025, the consequently lower hotel occupancy at -3.6% YoY, and the hotels' lower Average Daily Room Rate [ADR] at -5% YoY. These developments matter indeed, since 48% of VICI's assets are based in Las Vegas, pg 19 , with any demand/tenant headwinds likely to be detrimental to the REIT's rental collection and/or top/bottom-line performances. These present the performance headwinds that the REIT may face in the near-term, with it perhaps explaining why the stock has already underperformed many of its peers thus far. While VICI has been well supported along the trading floor of $26s since March 2021, readers may want to temper their near-term recovery expectations as well, since the Fed has already held interest rates steady as some analysts also price in the possibility of a rate hike ahead. My caution is attributed to the REIT's sensitivity to a higher inter...
A senior Chinese scientist has outlined the potential military applications of space-based solar power technology, offering a rare glimpse into how energy beamed from orbit could also support surveillance and electronic warfare. Duan Baoyan, a leading architect of China’s “Zhuri” space solar power initiative, wrote in a paper published in Scientia Sinica Informationis last month, that his team had...
A senior Chinese scientist has outlined the potential military applications of space-based solar power technology, offering a rare glimpse into how energy beamed from orbit could also support surveillance and electronic warfare. Duan Baoyan, a leading architect of China’s “Zhuri” space solar power initiative, wrote in a paper published in Scientia Sinica Informationis last month, that his team had revamped the design of the giant orbital infrastructure. In addition to energy transmission, the...
Take me to the tacos, Gemini. You may be familiar with Gemini as the thing that's in every Google service you use - whether you want it or not. While it's been a constant, sometimes unwelcome presence in Gmail for at least the past year, it's a relatively new addition to Maps . And you know what? It's kind of great. To put it to the test, I had Gemini plan a day-long itinerary for me around the ci...
Take me to the tacos, Gemini. You may be familiar with Gemini as the thing that's in every Google service you use - whether you want it or not. While it's been a constant, sometimes unwelcome presence in Gmail for at least the past year, it's a relatively new addition to Maps . And you know what? It's kind of great. To put it to the test, I had Gemini plan a day-long itinerary for me around the city. After an hour or so of having Gemini find stuff for me - playgrounds near the new light rail extension, kid-friendly restaurants with vehicle themes, you get the gist - I was impressed. Some of the suggestions were obvious, but I also bookmarked a handful of spots not on m … Read the full story at The Verge.
When Delta Air Lines kicks off the first-quarter earnings season on Wednesday, the air carrier’s results and forecast will offer a deeper look at how well U.S. customers and companies can withstand surging oil and fuel prices due to the war in Iran.
When Delta Air Lines kicks off the first-quarter earnings season on Wednesday, the air carrier’s results and forecast will offer a deeper look at how well U.S. customers and companies can withstand surging oil and fuel prices due to the war in Iran.
Bloomberg News Equities Reporter Natalia Kniazhevich joins Joe Mathieu and Christina Ruffini on Bloomberg This Weekend to discuss the latest impact the war in Iran is having on the energy markets. Watch the show LIVE every Saturday and Sunday morning. (Source: Bloomberg)
Bloomberg News Equities Reporter Natalia Kniazhevich joins Joe Mathieu and Christina Ruffini on Bloomberg This Weekend to discuss the latest impact the war in Iran is having on the energy markets. Watch the show LIVE every Saturday and Sunday morning. (Source: Bloomberg)
nonnie192/iStock via Getty Images The March CPI is expected to be a real barn burner. It is no mystery at this point as to why WTI Crude oil ( CL1:COM ) and gasoline prices are surging. The part with less clarity is how hot it will be and what it means for markets. Analysts forecast the March headline CPI to rise 0.9% month over month, up from 0.3%. Headline CPI is expected to rise to 3.3% year-ov...
nonnie192/iStock via Getty Images The March CPI is expected to be a real barn burner. It is no mystery at this point as to why WTI Crude oil ( CL1:COM ) and gasoline prices are surging. The part with less clarity is how hot it will be and what it means for markets. Analysts forecast the March headline CPI to rise 0.9% month over month, up from 0.3%. Headline CPI is expected to rise to 3.3% year-over-year. Even core CPI isn't expected to be great, rising to 0.3% m/m up from 0.2% in February, while rising 2.7% y/y from 2.5% y/y. Gasoline Prices Have Surged According to the EIA, all grades of conventional gasoline rose to $3.914 by March 31, from $2.89 in late February, a massive jump of about 35%. This is important because gasoline had a 2.812% weighting in the CPI report in February. At that kind of weight, gasoline doesn’t need to do much to move the index. A 15% increase adds roughly 0.4% to CPI, and depending on how the monthly average plays out, the contribution could approach 0.5%–0.6%. More importantly, if these effects are not fully realized in March and gasoline prices remain elevated into April, the inflation impulse could extend further. Additionally, gasoline prices are now trading near the upper end of their historical range seen during other inflationary regimes, such as the 2007 to 2008 period and 2022, and may be consistent with a longer-term inflationary regime if they do not come down quickly. Additionally, the higher gas prices between 2010 and 2016 certainly had a knock-on effect on overall economic growth. EIA.GOV The online prediction website Kalshi, which has in the past been a reliable source for CPI reports, is even pricing in a 0.9% m/m increase in inflation for March and 3.3% on a year-over-year basis , in line with analysts' estimates. Core CPI is expected to come in at 0.3% m/m and rise to 2.7% , also in line with analysts' estimates. The CPI swaps market is also pricing in a similar rise in the market y/y inflation rate, from 3.3% in Marc...
The Reflexive Rally Was Not Surprising Authored by Lance Roberts via RealInvestmentAdvice.com, The market rallied on Tuesday and Wednesday, with Tuesday’s rally one of the best trading days since 2022. However, that should also be unsurprising, since the best trading days tend to cluster with the worst market periods. As we noted in Stock Market Breadth on Monday: “The single most damaging decisio...
The Reflexive Rally Was Not Surprising Authored by Lance Roberts via RealInvestmentAdvice.com, The market rallied on Tuesday and Wednesday, with Tuesday’s rally one of the best trading days since 2022. However, that should also be unsurprising, since the best trading days tend to cluster with the worst market periods. As we noted in Stock Market Breadth on Monday: “The single most damaging decision most investors make during periods of falling stock market breadth is selling. The data on this is unambiguous. Seven of the market’s 10 best days in any given 20-year period occur within two weeks of the 10 worst days , according to JPMorgan Asset Management research. The best days follow the worst days because fear-driven selling creates dislocations that are rapidly corrected. You can see this in the chart below, that the best and worst days are clustered together.” In other words, while investors are always told to just “buy and hold” because they will miss the 10-BEST days if they don’t, investors should focus on mitigating the risk of significant capital losses during those periods. This doesn’t mean you can effectively miss all the bad days; however, given that higher-volatility periods tend to cluster, understanding when to reduce exposure can significantly improve outcomes over time. Even if you miss the 10-best days along the way. That math applies with particular force in setups like the current one. Since 1974, according to data compiled by Clear Perspective Advisors, the S&P 500 has returned more than 24% on average following a market correction. Only 25% of the 48 corrections since World War II have progressed into full bear markets. In other words, there is a 75% chance this correction will not turn into a bear market. However, dismissing that 25% entirely is just as foolish for future outcomes. This is why the rally this past week was not unexpected. Oversold conditions, exhausted sellers, aggressive short positioning, and algorithmic covering all tend to ...