
Called Early, Paid in Full
Eagle Point Income Company’s Series C term preferred was called on April 3, 2026, exactly on its first‑call date. Investors who bought at $25.09 earned seven monthly distributions totaling about $1.17 per share, offsetting the $0.09 price loss when the security was redeemed at par. The net result was a 4.3% total return, or roughly 7.5% annualized, matching the 7.98% yield‑to‑maturity projected at entry. The trade validated the original thesis of strong asset coverage, high‑yield CLO exposure, and disciplined management.
Extreme Fear Fades as Markets Weather Hormuz Tension
Trump ordered a full naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz overnight. Oil surged 8% above $100. The UK refused to participate. France is forming its own mission to reopen the strait. And Bitcoin dropped... 1%. After 12 straight days...
Scale Culture, Not Just Assets, for Sustainable Growth
Growth isn’t always about building more, it’s about spreading what already works. When you’ve built a strong culture, the next step is taking that impact beyond your own walls. Great companies don’t just operate well, they influence how others lead, manage,...

Organizations That Prioritize Good News
Leaders who constantly highlight wins can boost morale, but an over‑emphasis on good news often silences bad news. When teams fear negative feedback, critical issues are delayed or hidden, leading to poor decisions and larger problems. A healthy organization balances...

Olivia Miles Signs Multi-Year Deal With Unrivaled Ahead of Pro Debut
Olivia Miles, the former Texas Christian University star, has inked a multi‑year contract with the emerging women's basketball league Unrivaled, with her professional debut slated for the league’s third season next winter. Miles concluded her collegiate career averaging 19.6 points...

What World Cup Advertisers Can Learn From the Super Bowl and Olympics
The piece extracts advertising playbooks from the Super Bowl to guide brands entering the World Cup and Olympics. Testing of more than 600 Super Bowl spots shows that emotionally‑driven, purpose‑first creative outperforms pure media weight. Brands are urged to craft...

The Daily Feather — Ingmar, Not Ingrid
The University of Michigan’s preliminary April consumer‑sentiment survey recorded an all‑time low, with 98% of interviews completed before the April 7 cease‑fire announcement. Analysts caution that the final results, due in two weeks, could show a rebound if geopolitical tensions ease....

Full Interview: Roubini on Iran War, Oil Shock, AI Boom
In a Bloomberg interview, economist Nouriel Roubini warned that the Iran‑Israel conflict could spiral into a full‑scale escalation, pushing oil prices to $150‑$200 a barrel and reviving 1970s‑style stagflation. He contrasted this with a de‑escalation scenario that would likely keep...
The Compliance Blind Spots Hiding Inside Financial Data
Compliance programs often boast robust policies, yet many overlook the granular details hidden in transaction‑level data. Steve Markle of Itemize argues that fraud now embeds itself in invoices, vendor records, and expense reports, slipping past traditional controls. Without deep analysis...
Limit Content Review to Two People for Speed
I work on a lot of website projects, and one of the most reliable ways to stall the content phase is to involve too many people in deciding what each page should say. I mentioned this to a client today...

Paramount / Warner Bros. Discovery Merger Inquiry
The UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has opened a Phase 1 invitation to comment on the proposed merger between Paramount Global and Warner Bros. Discovery. The regulator has already received the required pre‑notification documents and is now asking any interested party to...
Duplo and Ozow Announce Strategic Partnership
Duplo and South Africa’s leading payment gateway Ozow have forged a strategic partnership to integrate Ozow’s instant EFT payment rails with Duplo’s end‑to‑end financial operating system. The combined solution lets merchants automatically match payments to invoices, reconcile accounts and manage...

Radiology Partners Reportedly Eyeing International Expansion
Radiology Partners, the United States' largest radiology group, is reportedly pursuing an acquisition of Australia’s I‑MED Radiology Network, which operates over 240 clinics and generated roughly AU$176 million (about US$116 million) in adjusted earnings last year. The move follows RP’s earlier bid...
Managing Up: A Skill Set That Matters Now
Managing up has become a critical capability as AI tools strip away middle‑management layers, forcing employees to influence leaders directly. The article defines upward leadership as listening to senior staff and shaping their actions to align with organizational values, mission,...
China Leads Asia’s Startup Funding To Its Highest Level In More Than 3 Years
Asia’s venture capital market rebounded in Q1 2026, with investors deploying $27.4 bn across seed to growth stages—a 20% rise from the previous quarter and nearly double year‑over‑year. China led the surge, accounting for $16.5 bn (60% of the region’s total) driven...
AI Insurance Exists. Getting It Is the Hard Part.
Businesses are confronting a fragmented regulatory landscape and rising litigation risk, prompting a growing demand for AI‑specific insurance. While some insurers are adding outright AI exclusions, others offer tailored policies, algorithmic riders, or silent coverage within existing cyber and professional...

5 Key Insights From the 2026 Campaign Optimization Series (#COSeries)
Demand Gen Report’s 2026 Campaign Optimization Series gathered leaders from Demandbase, NetLine and Docket to dissect how B2B buying has moved far upstream. The webinars revealed that 83% of buyers define their requirements before ever speaking to a salesperson, forcing...

Polybee Scales Physical AI Agents for “Immediate, Bankable ROI” In Specialty Crops
Polybee, a Singapore‑based agtech startup, deploys fleets of self‑charging drones that act as "physical AI agents" to monitor crop health, forecast yields, and perform pollination in specialty vegetables and fruits. The drones autonomously scan every plant, delivering data‑driven harvest timing...
Strategy Is Doing – Making Strategy Fun Again (Part 5)
The article argues that strategy belongs to practicing managers, not just consultants, and that effective strategy requires a continuous loop of reflection and action. It critiques shallow OKR implementations that disconnect planning from execution, leading to brittle plans and low...
D-Wave CEO Brings Commercial Quantum Computing to the Center of Global Economic and Technology Discussions at Semafor World Economy and...
D‑Wave Quantum Inc. announced that CEO Dr. Alan Baratz will appear on the mainstage at Semafor World Economy on April 14, 2026, and at the QED‑C Quantum Summit on April 15, 2026. The talks will emphasize the shift from experimental...

EY's Approach to Well-Being Has Multi-Generational Appeal
EY’s new research shows that only 36% of its 5,000 surveyed employees feel they receive professional‑growth tools, highlighting a gap in multigenerational development. The firm is tackling this by embedding learning‑and‑development into daily work through year‑long pathway programs and by...

Former Alberta Innovates Exec Joins Toast as COO
Nicole Shokoples, former chief of staff and vice‑president at Alberta Innovates, has been named chief operating officer of Toast, a Calgary‑based recruitment platform that connects women with STEM roles. Toast, founded in 2022, recently launched the not‑for‑profit Toast Institute to...

Q&A: Building a Broadband Constellation for a Contested Space Era
Logos Space Services, founded by former NASA and Google executive Milo Medin, received FCC approval to launch up to 4,178 low‑Earth‑orbit broadband satellites operating in K‑, Q‑ and V‑band frequencies. The company’s private‑network architecture uses super‑narrow beams to boost capacity,...
Premier Inn Hires SNL UK Star for Social Campaign on Sleep Science
Premier Inn, the UK’s largest budget hotel chain, has hired SNL UK star Al Nash to front a new social‑media campaign centered on sleep science. The initiative aligns with a refreshed brand positioning that emphasizes wellness over price. By using Nash’s...
How AI Can Help You Become A Growth-Oriented CFO
CFOs are urged to replace manual record‑keeping with AI‑native platforms that can forecast, reason and act in real time. While 92% of finance leaders want AI‑driven redesign, only 48% have integrated systems, leaving data silos that slow month‑end closes. AI...

Iran Conflict: The 5 Biggest Pressure Points for Food and Beverage
Weekend peace talks between the United States and Iran ended without an agreement, sending oil prices above $100 per barrel and prompting a U.S. blockade of Iranian ports. The spike in oil costs is inflating freight rates for ocean‑borne cargoes...
Unscrupulous Trading Platforms Probed Amid Rising Investor Losses
The Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) has launched more than ten investigations into South African online trading platforms after a surge in retail investor losses. The market, worth about $115.9 million in 2025, is projected to grow to $201.3 million by 2033...

Max Blumenthal Outlines Israeli Coup of the United States
In a recent interview, Max Blumenthal argues that Israel is orchestrating a coup in the United States, portraying President Trump as a captive leader pushing a war against Iran. He identifies a network of officials and predicts a MAGA‑versus‑America‑First civil...

The Quiet Cruelty of ‘Ghost Jobs’ in Today’s Hiring Market
Recent research of 175,000 listings reveals that roughly one in seven job postings stay active for more than 30 days, even after hiring decisions are made. These “ghost jobs” continue to collect applications, draining candidates’ time and emotional energy. Companies...
Iran War: US Imposing Strait of Hormuz Blockade Monday AM; Experts Criticize Further Pressure on Oil Prices, Illegality, and Risk...
On April 13, President Donald Trump announced a U.S. naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, aiming to halt Iranian oil shipments. Analysts and international law experts quickly condemned the action as illegal and warned it could destabilize global oil markets....

EU Businesses Warn China’s New Supply Chain Law Puts Firms on Collision Course with Bloc’s Rules
A EU business lobby, the European Union Chamber of Commerce in China, has condemned China’s new Regulation 834, which took effect last week. The law gives Chinese authorities sweeping powers to investigate and punish companies or individuals deemed to threaten industrial...

9 Unnerving Things You Never Want to Say at Work
The article lists nine common manager phrases that unintentionally spike employee anxiety, from “We have to talk” to “Let me be honest.” It explains how each phrase can erode well‑being, morale, and productivity, citing a UKG study that 70% of...
Embrace Slow Tech for Deeper Focus and Greater Productivity
«Slow Tech» is slow in the moment, but increases productivity in the long term. It does so by slowly processing information, which makes you focus and creates more insightful outcomes. It lets you do more meaningful and deep work.

Roundhouse Capital Settles £251m Loans, Pays Moshiri £67m
Everton new parent company Roundhouse Capital publishes accounts. It paid Farhad Moshiri £25m up front with a further £42m due at future dates, as well as paying off £251m of existing loans. https://t.co/pS7qY8I1Wl

India's Retail Inflation Rises to 3.4% in March
India’s retail consumer price index rose to 3.4% in March, up from 3.21% in February, aligning with the consensus forecast of 16 economists. The increase was driven by higher food prices, which jumped to 3.87%, and a surge in energy...
Clear Tagline Boosted Olipop to $200M Revenue
Olipop doubled revenue to $200M in one year by changing their tagline from "A Sparkling Tonic" to "A New Kind of Soda." Meanwhile you're using confusing niche jargon on your packaging and wondering why you can't scale past your early...
XPOF Spikes 30% as Activists Force Sale Exploration
$XPOF continues to run up; up 30% over the last month. Two activists with a major combined stake are pushing for a sale. And most importantly, mgmt caved in and started exploring strategic alts.
Kayali’s Mona Kattan on Building a Fragrance Empire that Taps Into the ‘Personal’
Kayali, founded in 2018 by Mona Kattan, has evolved from a Huda Beauty offshoot into a standalone fragrance brand backed by private‑equity firm General Atlantic. The company’s "fragrance wardrobe" strategy encourages consumers to layer scents, resulting in some of the...

Iran Conflict Triggers Oil Shortage, Reshapes Market Winners
The Iran war has slashed oil exports from the Persian Gulf, creating a global supply shortage that's just starting to hit markets. As prices are driven up and broader economic impacts unfold, winners and losers will begin to emerge. Full Newsletter:...
Iran's 13-Day Oil Shutdown Signals Permanent Damage
The sharpest Iran economic analysis out there right now comes from @miadmaleki, Iranian-born former US Treasury official. 13 days. That's when Iran shuts off its own oil wells. Hormuz blockade = nowhere to store oil. Can't restart them easily. Permanent damage. Not a...

NALCO Strengthens Employee Benefits with Enhanced Salary Package
National Aluminium Company (NALCO), the state‑run mining and metals firm, has introduced an upgraded Corporate Salary Package (CSP) aimed at boosting employee welfare and financial well‑being. The new package expands access to a range of financial services and adds flexibility...

US‑Iran Talks Collapse; Blockade Threatens Trump‑Xi Summit
US-Iran negotiations failed over the weekend. The risk-off moves today though have mostly been mild. US blockade of Iranian ports could disrupt next month's Trump-Xi meeting. Bab-el-Mandeb Strait may also be brought into play. See https://t.co/13UStEpBOS https://t.co/1u6Xn5BKh9
Community Beats BigTech: Nomads Gains Value Post‑AGI
Yep BigTech/BigAI can't touch things likes community or audience (yet) For me personally that's why my site Nomads will become more valuable post-AGI I think

Ready or Not
A SaaS vendor overloaded its marketing with AI‑centric language, ignoring its established value proposition, which led to a period of stagnation. After a year of refocusing on clear, outcome‑based messaging, the company regained momentum. The article cites Optimizely’s recent column...

KOSPI -0.86%: Hormuz Oil Shock Splits Markets. Gold’s Drop Flags Liquidity Stress.
A Hormuz Strait blockade pushed WTI crude above $104 per barrel, triggering $780 million of foreign and institutional selling that knocked the South Korean KOSPI down 0.86%. The oil spike also dragged gold 0.92% lower, reviving a margin‑call pattern reminiscent of...

Ofgem Strike Mandate Renewed as Negotiations Roll On
Ofgem staff have renewed their strike mandate after a PCS ballot showed 93% support with a 68% turnout. The dispute, which began in August 2025, focuses on pay and job security and has already led to strike actions in September...
Huda Beauty Taps Into Y2K Café Culture for US Pop-Up Celebrating New Collection
Huda Beauty is launching its Strawberry Latte Collection with a one‑day takeover of three Fellini Café locations in New York City on April 18. Customers who purchase Huda products at Sephora receive a free strawberry latte, while surprise gifting and shareable...

ActivumSG Sells Majority Stake in VanWonen to Dutch Investor Consortium
ActivumSG, a Singapore‑based real estate investment manager, is selling a majority stake in Dutch residential platform VanWonen to a consortium of Dutch investors. The firm originally acquired VanWonen in February 2020, adding the landlord’s roughly 5,000 rental units to its...
Off‑White Launches 10 × 10 Icons Project, Enlisting 10 Emerging Creatives to Honor Virgil Abloh
Off‑White announced the 10 × 10 Icons Project, a collaboration with ten emerging creatives who will reinterpret the brand's most iconic items. CEO Cristiano Fagnani says the initiative celebrates Virgil Abloh’s legacy while pushing the label into new creative territory.

Asian LNG Imports Plummet to Six-Year Low on Middle East Crisis
Asian liquefied natural gas (LNG) imports have slumped to the lowest level since June 2020, with the 30‑day moving average falling below 600,000 tons. The decline follows the escalation of the Middle East conflict, which has cut roughly 20% of global LNG...