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Alphabet Q1 2026 Earnings Preview: Cloud 50%+ Growth Expected, AI Capex in Focus
Alphabet (GOOGL) reports Q1 2026 earnings on April 29. Analysts expect EPS of $2.68 on $106.9B revenue. With Cloud Next happening April 22-24, this is the biggest AI earnings week of Q1 season.
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Bitcoin Holds Near $77K as Iran Ceasefire Expires: Is Crypto Becoming a Safe Haven?
Bitcoin is holding above $77K as the US-Iran ceasefire expires April 21. With institutional ETF inflows continuing and geopolitical uncertainty spiking, some analysts argue BTC is emerging as a new safe-haven asset.
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Iran-US Ceasefire Expires Today: Oil Prices Surge as Deal Collapses
The two-week US-Iran ceasefire expires April 21 with no deal. WTI crude jumps above $88 as Tehran refuses further talks, raising fears of renewed Strait of Hormuz closure.
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Tesla Q1 2026 Earnings Preview: EPS $0.37 Expected, Delivery Miss in Focus
Tesla reports Q1 2026 earnings on April 22 after market close. Analysts expect EPS of $0.37 and revenue of $22.7B, but the 358K delivery miss shifts attention to margins and AI capex plans.
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Big Tech Q1 2026 Earnings Preview: Alphabet, Meta, and Microsoft Report This Week
Alphabet reports April 29 with $106.7B revenue forecast. Meta and Microsoft also release Q1 results this week. AI spending scrutiny and ad revenue trends are the key themes for all three.
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BlackRock Bitcoin ETF Records $284M Single-Day Inflow, Holdings Exceed 803,000 BTC
BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust attracted $284 million in a single session on April 17, pushing holdings above 803,000 BTC. US spot Bitcoin ETFs collectively pulled $663.9 million that day — the strongest since January.
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IEEPA Tariff Refund Portal Opens Today: $127 Billion Available for Importers
The CBP CAPE tool goes live April 20, 2026, opening refund claims for IEEPA tariffs struck down by the Supreme Court. Up to $127 billion in Phase 1 refunds are on the table.
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Iran Ceasefire Deadline Tomorrow: Oil Holds Near $84 as Traders Wait
The US-Iran two-week ceasefire expires April 21. WTI crude is at $83.85 after an 11% plunge on Hormuz reopening news, but shipping companies remain cautious and a deal is not yet confirmed.
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Back to School Budget Checklist: Save Money Without Sacrificing Quality
A back to school budget checklist with grade-level supply lists, early vs. sale shopping strategies, and tips to cut spending without sending your kids back empty-handed.
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Budget for Couples Living Together: How to Split Bills Fairly Without Arguments
A budget for couples living together that covers three bill-splitting methods, joint account pros and cons, shared financial goals, and how to hold regular money dates without the drama.
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Budget Template for HVAC Technicians: Seasonal Income, Year-Round Savings
A budget template for HVAC technicians that handles summer and winter income peaks, spring/fall slow seasons, van costs, certification fees, and emergency call pay.
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Budget Template for Nursing Students: Survive Clinical Rotations on a Tight Budget
A budget template for nursing students that covers scrubs, NCLEX prep, clinical supplies, licensure fees, and how to manage money while balancing school and part-time work.
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