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Julian Emanuel, chief equity and quantitative strategist at Evercore, examines the role of earnings in supporting the bull market in stocks and offers a timeframe for when higher oil prices will begin to impact equities.

The mayor of Kansas City, Missouri, Quinton Lucas says he's trying to ensure that the upcoming World Cup, which is being jointly hosted by the United States, Mexico and Canada, leaves a lasting legacy. Kansas City is hosting six matches, including a quarter-final, and will also be the base for four teams, including both defending champions Argentina and England. On the political front, Lucas ruled out running for Congress for now, and said the Democrats should focus on "affordability and competent governance" in the next election cycle. He spoke with Bloomberg on the sidelines of the Bloomberg CityLab event in Madrid.

Resolution Minerals Ltd (ASX: RML; OTCQB: RLMLF) reported a strong March 2026 quarter, advancing its Horse Heaven Project in Idaho, USA.

Anna Edwards, Guy Johnson, Tom Mackenzie and Adam Linton break down today's key themes for analysts and investors on "Bloomberg: The Opening Trade."

Savannah Goldfields Ltd has reported a solid quarter to 31 March 2026, delivering A$1.24 million in operating cash flow despite a planned maintenance shutdown at the Georgetown Gold Processing Plant (GGPP).

Laura Cooper, global investment strategist at Nuveen, says markets are "recalibrating to the risk that we could see persistent energy prices come through." She adds that further pressure is expected in European earnings, as opposed to US earnings, which have surprised expectations. She speaks on Bloomberg Television.

Austral Resources Australia Ltd (ASX: AR1) has finalised the strategic acquisition of the Lady Loretta project from Glencore, advancing the company’s push toward becoming a mid‑tier copper producer.

The BNP Paribas CFO cited a 'wait-and-see' attitude from corporates in the first-quarter, and argued he took provisions against the macroeconomic uncertainties. That's after France's largest bank reported net income that beat estimates in the first quarter, driven by a strong performance in equities trading. The CFO Lars Machenil spoke exclusively to Bloomberg Television on the 'Opening Trade'.

Toro Energy Ltd (ASX: TOE) has cleared a major regulatory hurdle in its proposed acquisition by IsoEnergy Ltd, with the Federal Court of Australia ordering the convention of a shareholder meeting.

Atlantic Lithium Limited (ASX:A11) has announced the successful parliamentary ratification of the Mining Lease for its flagship Ewoyaa Lithium Project, marking a key milestone for Ghana’s emerging lithium sector.

Sparc Technologies Limited (ASX: SPN) has reported an eventful March 2026 quarter, headlined by a key commercial milestone with global coatings company AkzoNobel.

Mineral Resources Limited (ASX: MIN) has released its Q3 FY26 activity report, upgrading volume guidance across its Mining Services, Onslow Iron and lithium operations.