Mahathir Bayena

Tamboran Resources (ASX:TBN) announced a capital raise of up to US$198 million.

Invivyd (NASDAQ:IVVD), a biopharmaceutical company specializing in infectious diseases, announced on April 9, 2026, a strategic expansion of its ongoing Phase 3 clinical trial alongside significant progress in its respiratory and viral pipeline.

Chevron (NYSE:CVX) and project operator Occidental announced on April 9, 2026, a significant oil discovery at the Bandit prospect, located in the deepwater Gulf of America.

IDEAYA Biosciences (NASDAQ:IDYA), a precision medicine oncology company, announced on April 9, 2026, that it has entered into a clinical collaboration agreement with AstraZeneca (NASDAQ:AZN) to study a potential first-in-class combination treatment for extensive-stage small cell lung cancer (SCLC).

Fortuna Mining (NYSE:FSM) reported on April 9, 2026, that its gold equivalent production rose to 72,872 ounces (GEO) in the first quarter of 2026, representing a significant increase from the 65,130 GEO produced in the final quarter of 2025.

Chainalysis estimates that stablecoin transaction volumes could reach as high as $1.5 quadrillion by 2035, far exceeding today’s global cross-border payment flows.

The US Treasury has moved forward with implementing the GENIUS Act by proposing rules requiring stablecoin issuers to adopt strict anti-illicit finance controls.

Meta has launched Muse Spark, a new AI model designed to deliver “personal superintelligence” through its Meta AI assistant across its apps and platforms.

The US Securities and Exchange Commission has appointed David Woodcock as director of its division of enforcement, effective May 4, as lawmakers question the exit of his predecessor.

Tehran officially closes the Strait of Hormuz following the violations of the April 8 ceasefire.