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(Bloomberg) — Stocks advanced and oil pared gains following a report that Iran offered the US a proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, easing concern that efforts to restart peace talks had stalled. Read More

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(Bloomberg) — Emerging-market equities rose to a record high, buoyed by optimism over artificial intelligence and a report that Iran offered a new proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Read More

KYOTO, Japan — Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd. (TOKYO: 6981) (ISIN: JP3914400001) has commenced mass production of its MRMS166R and MRMS168R anisotropic magnetoresistance (AMR) sensors for healthcare, wearable, and IoT devices. The MRMS166R is the first AMR sensor to combine an average current consumption of 20 nA with operation from a 1.2 V supply, enabling extended battery life in coin cell-powered systems. Read More

(Bloomberg) — The Thai baht has been among the worst performers in Asia since the start of the Iran War and it’s at risk of further losses as the conflict drives up oil prices, strategists say. Read More

VANCOUVER, British Columbia — Canada — April 19, 2026 — Optimus Group has submitted recommendations to the House of Commons Standing Committee on Finance calling for targeted federal support for corridor sustainability and development across British Columbia and Canada, using the Columbia Western Corridor as a model for national infrastructure renewal and long-term regional resilience. Read More

(Bloomberg) — Oil gained after efforts to resume peace talks over the Iran war stalled, with the vital Strait of Hormuz remaining effectively closed, extending disruptions in the Middle East that have roiled global markets. Read More