Condom Prices Set to Jump 20‑30% Amid Petrochemical Shock
The world’s top condom maker says it plans to raise prices by 20%-30% and possibly further due to the impact of the US-Iran war in the petrochemical industry. Malaysia's Karex Bhd told Reuters is also seeing a surge in condom demand as rising freight costs and shipping delays have left many of its customers with lower stockpiles than usual. Karex produces over 5 billion condoms annually and is a supplier to leading brands like Durex.
Creative Testing Beats Secret Algorithms for Scaling Success
I've hired 20+ media buyers. Here's the pattern: The ones who talked about 'secret algorithms' and 'growth hacks' were useless. The ones who talked about 'creative testing' and 'offer construction' scaled accounts. Your guru's secret sauce is a myth. Fundamentals...
Serif Targets Revolutionary Genetic Medicine Platform
Serif, Flagship’s latest biotech, aims to make a new kind of genetic medicine https://t.co/kvmbF3xYKu by @gwendolynawu #biotech #startups @FlagshipPioneer
Strategic Buyer Nears Mandatory Offer with 20% Upside
Mandatory offer incoming — 20% upside on the table. Strategic buyer just crossed the triggering threshold. A bid for the remaining minority stake is likely to come within months. Well-protected downside. https://t.co/kdWd6P5ec8
Supply Chains Evolved Overnight; Others Still Catching Up
I stepped away from running supply chains for a few years. When I came back, like Rip Van Winkle in the classic tale, I found a completely new world. Lots of others are still catching up. Read the tale: https://t.co/yfprjLcO7C #SupplyChainDisruption #ReGlobalization https://t.co/0UfBaNqGwQ
Jet Fuel Shortage Looming; Save for Summer Flights
Even if the Iran ceasefire holds, the world already has a months-long jet fuel shortage baked in. So, start saving for those summer vacation flights. Full Newsletter: https://t.co/RZBrtJ5Ufo #iranwar #jetfuel #geopolitics https://t.co/WaIwrgDGKI
Scale to 20 AI‑driven Articles for Traffic
Watching your organic traffic drop 40% after the latest Google update because you're still doing SEO like it's 2019 while everyone else adapted their AI workflows months ago What you need to do? Compete on volume Forget about 4 articles a month Go...
Visa, TikTok Debut Debit Card for UK Live Creators
Visa and TikTok just launched a debit card for UK LIVE creators. This is way more fascinating than it seems at first glance. To understand that you need to understand LIVE Gifting, and the card business model. https://t.co/6fRWRKaP7Z
New Podcast Connects Today’s Events to Supply Chain History
Hey peeps. Jon of @asianometry and I have just launched @Supply_Chained A podcast exploring the link between current events & historical developments in technology, manufacturing, and supply chains. We hope you enjoy. https://t.co/4OJ57fzg0N
Investment Banking: Solve Complex Problems, Drive Strategic Growth
Investment Banking is more than financial modeling and deal execution—it is about solving complex business problems and driving strategic growth. From mergers and acquisitions to capital raising, the field offers unmatched exposure to high-impact financial decisions. For aspiring finance professionals,...
Humanoid Robots Transform Shopping in Hangzhou
The Future of Shopping: Humanoid #Robots Take Over Store Operations in Hangzhou by @CyberRobooo #Engineering #ArtificialIntelligence #Innovation #Technology https://t.co/qP9ZmkWQNw
Sapporo Sells Stone Brewing to Firestone Walker, Duvel USA
M&A news: Sapporo is selling Stone Brewing to Firestone Walker + Duvel USA. Link to the story on @Brewbound in the comment below 👇 https://t.co/FNwtffMViK
Energy Stocks Outshone Tech During COVID Lows
hindsight investing is easy... at the March 23rd, 2020 #COVID lows, tell me you thought it was so obvious that energy stocks $XLE would trounce technology $XLK stocks... so little attention is ever paid to the former... https://t.co/xVeusSNlCo
U.S. Should Remove Iran’s Enriched Uranium in Peacetime
Joined @AudieCornish on @CNNThisMorning to discuss how the US military could remove Iran’s highly enriched uranium. My take: this is a peacetime operation. The risks are too high during an active conflict as it requires US boots on the ground...
Russian Oil to India Near Record Levels Despite Sanctions Waiver
MOSCOW, April 21 (Reuters) - Russian oil sales to India are set to remain near record highs in April and May following a new U.S. sanctions waiver, and refiners have already secured much of their supply needs via non-sanctioned entities...
China Set to Outpace US in Nuclear Capacity by 2030
Yicai: "China is expected to surpass the United States in operational nuclear power capacity before 2030, becoming the world’s largest, as the country accelerates reactor construction and investment." https://t.co/mmGLIDcA5g
Oil Shocks Pivoted UK From Fuel‑oil Heating
U.K. PETROLEUM consumption from 1870 to 2024, showing the impact of the oil shocks in 1973/74 and 1979/80 in changing the trajectory of oil consumption, primarily through phasing out the use of fuel oil for electricity generation as well as...
Mega Office Projects Struggle Amid Stagnant Demand and Rising Rates
Serious question - how do the economics of these mega developments actually work? Structural demand for office space in Japan is stagnant at best (at best). This was before WFH etc. and now yen rates are pushing 2.5% so money...
US‑Ecuador Deal Slashes Copper Tariffs, Boosts Exports
The US-Ecuador trade deal could lower copper tariffs and open a new export path for Ecuadorian metals. https://www.metalnomist.com/2026/04/us-ecuador-trade-deal-could-open-new.html
Focus on Risk‑return, Not Fancy Financial Engineering
Financial engineering does not make a good product Risk always comes back It’s boring to say but this is why you focus on risk vs return and create allocations
Germany Dominates European Trade as Primary Hub
Trade relationships in Europe are more concentrated than many assume. Germany is the top trade partner for 19 European countries by far the most dominant position. The U.S. leads in only a few cases, including the UK, Ireland, and Switzerland. China appears as the...
China's Powerplay Stumbles, Solution on Horizon
Yes, this is a powerplay with China, but China has blinked once, so hard not see a solution incoming.
JPMorgan's 20% Deposit Share Raises Succession Concerns
JP Morgan dominates Wall Street in a way no other bank ever has. One single institution now holds 20 percent of all US banking deposits. And the person behind this empire is Jamie Dimon, a CEO who has shaped modern...
LYC Posts 115% Revenue Surge on Strong Ex‑China Demand
$LYC pretty reasonable quarter with A$ revenues up 115% y/y on continued high pricing and first production of Dy/TB and Sm. Op margin looks good. The company cites continued strong ex-China demand for its products. During the qtr it extended...
Russia to Halt Kazakhstan Oil Shipments to Germany
MOSCOW, April 21 (Reuters) - Russia is set to stop oil exports from Kazakhstan to Germany via the Druzhba pipeline starting from May 1, three industry sources said on Tuesday.
America’s Manufacturing Still Stagnates Despite AI Tailwinds
No, America is not in a "stealth manufacturing boom". All the numbers still look bad. Tariffs and uncertainty are fully canceling out the tailwind from the AI boom and the legacy of Biden's industrial policy. https://t.co/lKJ7Ji7ugq
Equities Price AI; Oil Ignores Real Supply Shock
Equity markets have priced in AI, which might happen. Whereas, oil markets have NOT priced in what has already happened. ~ 1 billion barrels of oil has been lost to date… and oil prices are up only ~50%.
UK Regulator Probes Telegram over Child Abuse Content
LONDON, April 21 (Reuters) - Britain's communications regulator on Tuesday launched an investigation into Telegram after evidence suggested child sexual abuse material was being shared on the platform and teen chat sites were being used by predators to groom children.
European Telcos Redefine Services Beyond Connectivity in AI Era
I’m in the first plenary session at @FuturenetW in London, listening to a panel of European operator CTOs + a vendor talking about #telcos “beyond connectivity” in the AI era. Quick comments: https://t.co/uzObx4Clwf
Weak Product Pages, Not Meta, Kill D2C Conversions
Low ROAS ≠ Meta Ads India Problem Many D2C India founders blame the platform first. But often the leak starts after the click. Weak product pages kill conversion faster than bad ads.
Higher Ad Spend Won’t Fix Funnel, Drops ROAS
More Meta Ads Spend ≠ More Sales Many Indian D2C brands raise budget during festivals. Then blame ads when ROAS drops. Spend scales systems. Not broken funnels.
Europe Misreads Energy Future: Overhype Hydrogen, Underuse Electrification
Energy disinformation is the new climate denial. New interview with @wblau of @BrunswickGroup on why Europe is underestimating electrification, overestimating hydrogen & arguing about scarcity when alternatives are abundant. https://t.co/o5P7pucVAl https://t.co/t5QJGQLG5S
Valve's Timely Update Gives BLAST Rivals Extra Polish
9 days until BLAST Rivals. Either valve looked at the gap in the calendar and dropped the update knowing they've got over a week to make the tweaks and bug fixes intentionally or we just got lucky. Hopefully the former but it's...
We Won: New EU Banking Permit Prioritizes User Safety
Challenging Regulators: Our Bold Fight for User Safety 💪 | In conversation with Ali Niknam, founder and CEO of bunq. |Davos WEF 2026 🇨🇭 — Enjoy the full video here: 👉 https://t.co/SL8iK4Wuvc 💬 We challenged regulators to put user interests first,...
Endless ER Wait Leaves Mom Still Unattended
Spent the whole evening in the ER waiting room and we’re still waiting so that my mom gets medical attention 🫠
Networking at FuturenetW London: Automation, AI, Direct Connections
Kicking off at @FuturenetW in London Big event, with main focus on network automation & AI Message me here or on LinkedIn to meet, as obviously I don’t use the hideous SwapCard event app https://t.co/XYjLRM9TvX
Celastrol Disrupts Hsc70‑Bim to Boost Longevity, Reduce Fibrosis
Celastrol Targets Hsc70-Bim Interaction as a Novel Senolytic to Extend Lifespan and Mitigate Organ Fibrosis https://t.co/Iv51QlhH5l
Tenax and Air Industries Merge Into $210M Aerospace Platform
Tenax and Air Industries plan to merge, creating a $210mn aerospace and defense manufacturing platform. https://www.metalnomist.com/2026/04/tenax-aerospace-air-industries-merger.html
China's CO2 Emissions Flat, Coal Power Declines.
Hi Harriet, you might have missed it but China's CO2 has been flat or falling for nearly two years https://t.co/xqAnUNQOdR The "rising coal" in your link is coal power capacity, not actual coal demand https://t.co/5xxRPefgvj Coal power fell last year https://t.co/lZal4xcGlg
UK to Curb Gas Power with Fixed-Price CfDs
NEW: Details of UK govt plans to "break influence of gas on electricity prices" Carrot: Offer fixed-price "wholesale CfDs" to old renewables, replacing wholesale ££ but not RO top-up Stick: Higher windfall tax of 45–>55% on 1 July for old renewables/nuclear 1/3 https://t.co/zMNwT7DWGm
Cerebral Palsy Doctor Explains Real Impact of Policy Cuts
I have cerebral palsy and I’m a doctor. Here’s what policy cuts mean for patients like me. [PODCAST] http://dlvr.it/TS7zmV Podcast #PublicHealthPolicy
New Vessel Dedicated Exclusively to Starship Operations
The vessel will be "fully dedicated to support Starship operations going forward." Any details @TurkeyBeaver?
Government Waives $30M Fees for Wesfarmers, Tianqi Lithium Refineries
Cook Government waives $30m worth of fees tied to lithium refineries run by Wesfarmers and China’s Tianqi https://t.co/pMS9Jyb8gJ
ECO4's Demise Blamed on Governance, Not Policy
New paper out 🎉 The UK just ended 32 years of Energy Efficiency Obligation Schemes. We argue it's a classic case of throwing the baby out with the bathwater — ECO4 failed due to governance failures, not instrument failure. https://t.co/4nb2f6M2rK https://t.co/j2c2tMw7lG
Russia to Supply China Gas at One‑third Cheaper than Europe
China is getting cheap natural gas from Russia 🇨🇳🤝🇪🇺 The Russian government expects to sell gas to China through 2029 at about a third less than the price paid by Europe (this includes Turkey) https://t.co/LgIAxNwHXq https://t.co/5t7y1oF7zy
Defamation Suits: Drama Reserved for the Ultra‑wealthy
Defamation lawsuits are my favorite to read and cover because it’s always dramatic AF because the only people that can afford to file them and take it that far are…celebs. Presidents. FBI directors.
Emerging Nations Power 80% EV Growth
New IEA data: EV sales in emerging markets surge 80% in 2025 >India: EVs up 75% to record 2.3m EV units sold >Indonesia: 125% increase >Viet Nam: EVs hit staggering 40% share of new car sales >Thailand: EV share of new sales hit 21% >Latin...
Standardized Tools Spark Resistance in Digital Transformations
Digital transformation often forces cultural shifts that people resist. Standardized models or tools can feel like a threat, making change difficult even with good intentions. #CultureChange #DigitalTransformation https://t.co/O8rnM5q6Br
US Estate Tax Applies Below $10M for Singapore Residents
$500K in US-listed shares across two brokerages. Tech professional, Singapore tax resident. He thinks his exposure to US estate tax starts at $10M, because that is the exemption he read about.
SMW Highlights AI, Cyber, Digitization Amid Maritime Challenges
Singapore Maritime Week. Plenty of sessions on AI, cyber and digitization along with all the other pressing maritime topics like geopolitics, energy, safety and so on. https://t.co/HAodpcsHHz