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Whitestone REIT (NYSE:WSR) announced on April 9, 2026, that it has entered into a definitive merger agreement to be acquired by funds managed by Ares Real Estate in an all-cash deal valued at approximately $1.7 billion, including the assumption of debt.

Natera (NASDAQ:NTRA), a pioneer in cell-free DNA (cfDNA) testing, announced on April 9, 2026, that the United States District Court for the District of Delaware has issued a favorable ruling regarding its ongoing patent litigation against ArcherDx and Invitae.

Oppenheimer (NYSE:OPY) announced on April 9, 2026, that David Fleming has been promoted to a senior leadership position within the firm’s Private Client Division.

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.

Hutchmed (NASDAQ:HCM) announced on April 9, 2026, that it will present a series of new preclinical and clinical datasets at the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) Annual Meeting.

Magna International (NYSE:MGA), one of the world’s largest automotive suppliers, announced on April 9, 2026, that it has signed definitive agreements to divest its Lighting and Rooftop Systems businesses.

111 (NASDAQ:YI), a leading tech-enabled healthcare platform in China, reported its unaudited financial results for the fourth quarter and full fiscal year ended December 31, 2025, on April 9, 2026.

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

Levi's CEO Michelle Gass said that both celebrity ad campaigns and organic pop culture moments have contributed to Levi's boosted outlook as the jeans brand collaborated with Beyonce and were featured on the fashion forward FX series 'Love Story.' Gass also discussed supply chain consideration as US-based companies face higher transportation costs and tariffs on manufacturing.

Matthew Luzzetti, Deutsche Bank chief US economist and head of US Economic Research, said that the US economy has revealed to be 'very resilient' in the fact of 'abnormal and historic' shocks over the last year. Luzzetti said that the geopolitical situation points the fed in a more hawkish direction, but it doesn't necessarily overturn a resilient view of the economy.

Coldwell Banker Affiliates President Jason Waugh discusses housing stocks bracing for the spring selling season, 'healthy and strong' demand, and why uncertainty is driving the market. He talks with Katie Greifeld and Romaine Bostick on "the Close."

Apollo Private Equity Co-Head David Sambur discusses how dealmaking is persisting despite uncertainty around the Iran war, saying that while deal markets want calmness and certainty, 'fortunes are made in volatility." He talks with Katie Greifeld and Romaine Bostick on "The Close."