Deutsche Telekom AG

T-Mobile US, Inc.

Mobile operator Deutsche Telekom is considering a full merger with its U.S. business T-Mobile, Bloomberg <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-04-21/deutsche-telekom-weighs-full-combination-with-t-mobile?srnd=homepage-europe">wrote</a>, citing sources. This could lead to the creation of a transnational telecom holding company and become the largest public merger in history, the agency notes.

Record M&amp;A deal: Deutsche Telekom may merge with T-Mobile - Bloomberg

Southwest Airlines Co.

The Procter & Gamble Company

United Parcel Service, Inc.

Exxon Mobil Corporation

Chevron Corporation

Lockheed Martin Corporation

RTX Corporation

US President Donald Trump has extended the ceasefire with Iran that was set to expire on the evening of Wednesday, April 22. Trump attributed his decision to the fact that the government in Tehran is "seriously divided," he <a href="https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/116444507618729432">wrote</a> on the Truth Social network. The president did not outline a new deadline.

Trump has extended the truce with Iran

U.S. stocks fell, while the price of oil jumped more than 5% in trading on Tuesday, April 21. Hopes that the U.S. and Iran would reach a peace deal before the ceasefire expires on Wednesday are dissipating. Talks that were supposed to take place in Pakistan have stalled, according to media reports, with Iranian officials refusing to participate and US Vice President J.D. Vance postponing a planned trip.

Stocks fall, Brent back above $100 after reports of Iran-U.S. talks breakdown

Tankers that could carry nearly $1 billion worth of Iranian oil have left the Persian Gulf

How Iranian tankers circumvent the U.S. blockade

Billionaire Elon Musk spent $1.4 billion last year to build up a stake in his aerospace company SpaceX by buying shares from current and former employees, Reuters <a href="https://www.reuters.com/technology/musk-bought-14-billion-spacex-shares-last-year-information-reports-2026-04-21/">reported</a>, citing The Information. The deals were done through Musk's trust fund, the article said.

Elon Musk bought $1.4 billion worth of SpaceX stock ahead of the company's IPO - The Information

Speaking at a U.S. Senate Banking Committee <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wAY_55vlS28">hearing</a>, President Donald Trump's nominee to head the Federal Reserve Board, Kevin Warsh, emphasized several times that he would act independently if he is approved and takes the job. Here are five of his key statements.

Definitely not Trump's puppet: five major statements from the candidate to head the US Federal Reserve Board

Apple Inc.

John Ternus to lead Apple: three major challenges and what it means for investors

Three challenges for future Apple CEO John Ternus: what to look out for as an investor

Private investors are exiting the cache, which may signal the end of the period of "political uncertainty" caused by the conflict in Iran

Fundstrat's Tom Lee predicted US equities to have "one of the best periods" in history

Data

USA Rare Earth, Inc.

Shares of USA Rare Earth, a mid-cap rare earths producer, surged more than 13% on Monday. The company <a href="https://investors.usare.com/node/8761/pdf">announced</a>&nbsp;the acquisition of Serra Verde Group, the only large-scale producer of all four magnetic rare earth elements outside Asia, a move that will make it a global leader in the industry. “This is the deal that has been anticipated for years,” Noble Capital Markets <a href="https://www.channelchek.com/news-channel/usa-rare-earth-makes-a-2-8-billion-move-to-break-chinas-grip-on-critical-minerals">wrote</a>. Against this backdrop, Wedbush Securities has <a href="https://finance.yahoo.com/quote/USAR/">issued</a> a "buy" call on&nbsp;USA Rare Earth shares.

USA Rare Earth shares advance 13% on deal for Brazilian rare earths miner

COMPASS Pathways plc

AtaiBeckley Inc.

Definium Therapeutics, Inc.

GH Research PLC

Cybin Inc. Common Stock

Psychedelic drug developers’ shares <a href="https://seekingalpha.com/news/4576434-psychedelic-stocks-rally-after-trump-orders-faster-ptsd-research-compass-pathways-atai-lead-gains">jumped</a>&nbsp;at least 15% in early trading on Monday, Seeking Alpha <a href="https://seekingalpha.com/news/4576434-psychedelic-stocks-rally-after-trump-orders-faster-ptsd-research-compass-pathways-atai-lead-gains">reports</a>. The move followed an executive order <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-04-18/trump-signs-order-easing-restrictions-on-psychedelic-drugs">signed</a>&nbsp;by U.S. President Trump aimed at accelerating research and expanding patient access to psychedelics for the treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder. On Wall Street, the move is being described as a structural turning point for the sector.

Psychedelics stocks jump on Trump executive order easing FDA restrictions

Golar LNG Limited

ConocoPhillips

Permian Resources Corporation

Vistra Corp.

Halliburton Company

Goldman Sachs has advised investors to look at five energy stocks, including one in the mid-cap segment, CNBC <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/17/goldman-says-buy-these-dividend-paying-energy-stocks-with-upside.html">reported</a>. Goldman Sachs analyst Neil Mehta published a note on Friday after Iran <a href="https://en.oninvest.com/article/iran-announced-the-full-opening-of-the-strait-of-hormuz-for-the-duration-of-the-ceasefire">announced</a>&nbsp;the “complete” reopening of the Strait of Hormuz to commercial shipping. At the same time, Trump said the U.S. blockade of Iranian ports and vessels remained in place.

Goldman Sachs puts out list of 'buy'-rated energy stocks; one is a mid cap

Independent Bank Corporation

Hanmi Financial Corporation

Heritage Insurance Holdings, Inc.

Horizon Bancorp, Inc.

Accel Entertainment, Inc.

Green Dot Corporation

Freedom Broker, on the request of <i>Oninvest</i>, looked at which small caps in the financial sector were most popular among hedge funds in the fourth quarter. The sample includes 10 companies with market capitalizations below $6 billion during the period. Their stocks trade below $35 a share.

10 small-cap financial  stocks cheaper than $35 based on hedge fund holdings

QuidelOrtho Corporation

QuidelOrtho shares <a href="https://finance.yahoo.com/quote/QDEL/">tumbled</a>&nbsp;more than 27% on Thursday to their lowest level since April 2011 after the small-cap diagnostics provider <a href="https://ir.quidelortho.com/news/news-release-details/2026/QuidelOrtho-Announces-Preliminary-Revenue-for-the-First-Quarter-2026-and-Provides-Update-on-Full-Year-2026-Guidance/default.aspx">reported</a>&nbsp;preliminary first-quarter results that came in well <a href="https://www.barrons.com/articles/quidelortho-diagnostics-stock-moderate-flu-season-51c6af1a?mod=RTA">below Wall Street expectations.</a> The move was driven by a weaker flu season in the U.S. and the Middle East conflict, the company said.

Diagnostics stock QuidelOrtho falls to 15-year low on disappointing 1Q26 results

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