• China's economy grows at 5% in first quarter, shrugging off initial impact of Iran war | 2026-04-16
  China’s economy accelerated in the first quarter of this year, expanding 5% from a year earlier as it largely shrugged off impacts from the Iran war so far, according to data released Thursday. The January-March data released by the government, covering a period during which the Iran war began, was better than what economists expected and was up from the 4.5% growth seen in the October-December quarter. Economists expect China to be able to weather short term impacts from the Iran war, now in its seventh week.
• China’s Growth Accelerated in First Quarter | 2026-04-16
  The Chinese economy expanded at a faster pace in the first quarter due to resilient exports and front-loaded policy support, but signs of weakness have started to emerge as the war in Iran disrupts global supply chains.
• Why the stock market is hitting records despite Iran war | 2026-04-16
  The S&P 500 closed at an all-time high even with little apparent progress in a peace deal between the U.S. and Iran, and a continued oil-supply disruption.
• Bitcoin's War Performance Makes It A True Store Of Value, Anthony Pompliano Says | 2026-04-16
  Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) reclaimed $75,000 this week, erasing all losses since the Iran war began — and according to Anthony Pompliano, that price action
• IMF Warns Of Potential Global Recession Amid High Oil Prices | 2026-04-16
  The International Monetary Fund has downgraded global growth and warns of a potential recession if the Iran war drags on, with GDP projections falling sharply under prolonged high oil prices.
• China calls for US-Iran talks amid energy security concerns | 2026-04-16
  
• US senators reassure Taiwan on weapons approvals in coming weeks | 2026-04-16
  The United States ​will likely approve pending weapons sales to Taiwan in coming weeks, a bipartisan group of senators assured Taiwanese lawmakers in a letter, ‌urging Taipei to hasten its stalled defense spending in the face of pressure from China.
• Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony Marks Official Opening of the Full Sail University IBM Cyber Defense Range Powered by AWS and Cloud Range | 2026-04-16
  /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Full Sail University, officially opened the "Full Sail University IBM Cyber Defense Range powered by AWS and Cloud Range" following a...
• Next Gatorade drink after Lower Sugar aims to hydrate longer | 2026-04-16
  Gatorade is updating the labels on its electrolyte sports drinks and preparing a new product that it claims will hydrate you longer.
• High Roller Executes Definitive Strategic Marketing Agreement with Lines.com to Support U.S. Prediction Markets Launch | 2026-04-16
  Las Vegas, Nevada, April 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- High Roller Technologies, Inc. (“High Roller” or the “Company”) (NYSE: ROLR), operator of the...
• Where Will GE Aerospace Stock Be in 3 Years? | 2026-04-15
  GE Aerospace has a lot of work to do, which is really good news for investors.
• GE Aerospace, India's HAL advance landmark jet engine co-production deal | 2026-04-15
  
• Mar Vista U.S. Quality Premier adds Ecolab, GE Vernova, QXO, exits Salesforce, SAP | 2026-04-15
  
• GE, India’s HAL Sign Tech Deal to Advance Joint Jet Engine Plan | 2026-04-15
  Indian and US companies reached a technology agreement to jointly manufacture jet engines, a first for both, as Prime Minister Narendra Modi seeks foreign partners to modernize the air force and produce weapons in the South Asian nation.
• Cigna Healthcare Once Again Recognized for Industry Leading Digital Experience by JD Power | 2026-04-15
  /PRNewswire/ -- Cigna Healthcare®, the health benefits division of The Cigna Group (NYSE: CI), ranked No. 1 for digital experience satisfaction among...
• As Vance rallies with Turning Point, some supporters bristle at Trump’s war, memes and feuds | 2026-04-15
  Vice President JD Vance used a Turning Point USA event to defend President Donald Trump’s aggression in Iran and downplay the resulting tensions between Washington and the Vatican.
• Vance Says Pope Should Be Careful With Words After Iran Critique | 2026-04-15
  Vice President JD Vance, a Catholic, pushed back on Pope Leo XIV’s criticism of the war on Iran, saying the pontiff’s remarks were not based in theological truth and that he should be “careful” with his words on the matter.
• Bitcoin capped at $75,000 as Nasdaq and S&P 500 fly to new record highs | 2026-04-15
  
• Epstein accusations fly in Senate after César Chávez Monument row | 2026-04-15
  Sen. Heinrich proposed amending a bill to temporarily close the monument and require the government to examine a new monument to honor the farm labor movement.
• Europe airlines hit by higher fuel costs; JPM cuts estimates, backs flag carriers | 2026-04-15
  

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