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Broadridge Financial Solutions (NYSE:BR) reported record-breaking activity on its Distributed Ledger Repo (DLR) platform for April 2026, signaling a significant shift in how global financial institutions manage liquidity.

US President Donald Trump announced a fresh plan to help vessels through the Strait of Hormuz as attacks continue and traffic remains at a near standstill. Meanwhile, Tasnim reports that Iran "redefined the control zone" in the Strait of Hormuz on Monday. Tyler Kendall reports on Bloomberg Television.

Political tensions are rising in Senegal, with President Faye warning his own ruling party could be at risk of collapse as a rift with the Prime Minister deepens. Chief Africa correspondent, Jennifer Zabasajja, explains on Horizons Middle East & Africa.

GameStop is proposing to buy eBay for about $56 billion in cash and stock, offering $125 per share in cash and stock for the online marketplace, or about a 20% premium to its Friday close. Neil Campling reports on Bloomberg Television.

Europe is ready to respond should US President Donald Trump follow through on his threat to raise tariffs on cars and trucks from the European Union to 25%, according to Eurogroup President Kyriakos Pierrakakis. "The number one choice is always dialogue we want to be a predictable partner in the international economy, we believe in the transatlantic relationship," he told Bloomberg Television. "But having said this, if there is a deviation from what we have agreed upon, obviously all options are on the table and all choices will be on the table", Pierrakakis told Bloomberg's Oliver Crook on Monday.

Guy Johnson, Tom Mackenzie and Mark Cudmore break down today's key themes for analysts and investors on "Bloomberg: The Opening Trade." For up to the minute market intelligence and insight, click MLIV <GO>.

Vote counting is underway following polls across key regions in India. West Bengal is emerging as the main battleground and the outcome will test Prime Minister Modi's ability to expand beyond the core BJP base. Bloomberg's Sudhi Ranjan Sen reports.

IMF Africa Director Abebe Selassie says Africa's economies were strengthening before the Iran crisis, with solid growth, lower inflation, and declining debt, but are now facing slower growth and shocks such as reduced remittances and rising oil prices. He told Bloomberg TV any short-term support should be targeted and temporary to avoid undermining long-term development goals.

Tobias Harris, Founder and Principal Japan Foresight, discusses Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi's visit to Australia as Tokyo looks to strengthen ties with a key regional partner and build on an updated Indo Pacific strategy outlined during her recent trip to Vietnam. He speaks with Shery Ahn and Haidi Stroud Watts on Bloomberg: The Asia Trade.

One of Hong Kong's most high-profile insider trading cases is back in focus, as a trial involving Segantii Capital Management and its founder Simon Sadler began in the city on Monday. Bloomberg's Minmin Low has the latest.

Japan's prime minister, Sanae Takaichi, is visiting Australia to strengthen ties with one of her country's strongest allies and build on an updated regional strategy. Bloomberg's Paul Allen has the latest.

Pepperstone Group's Dilin Wu the path of oil is still "pointing to the upside", adding that Korean and Japanese equities are supported by bullish sentiment on AI potential. She describes herself as "cautiously optimistic" on these markets, noting the enduring persistence of risk factors.