Track the evolution of major financial and economic events
SanDisk stock has surged by 231.72% since the start of 2026, reaching $913.02 on April 21. The stock began the year at $275.24 on January 2, 2026, reflecting a strong market performance.
On April 21, Rosneft's Tuapse refinery was hit by a second drone strike within a week, causing major fires. The previous attack on April 16 resulted in a 10,000 square meter oil spill in the Black Sea. The Ukrainian military claimed responsibility for the attack on the refinery and oil depots in Crimea.
On April 21, Estee Lauder commissioned J.P. Morgan to structure a €5 billion financing package for a takeover bid of the Spanish firm Puig.
On April 21, index provider MSCI removed stocks owned by prominent Indonesian tycoons from its global indices. MSCI also delayed a decision on whether to downgrade Indonesia from emerging market status to frontier market status.
Nintendo anticipates profit growth driven by IP projects and the launch of Switch 2. The sales of the Mario 2 movie and Pokopia are expected to deliver significant margin and profit boosts in the upcoming fiscal year. However, Switch 2 hardware margins are pressured by region-locked Japanese models, although sales have likely been aggressively frontloaded.
First Solar has strengthened its market position by benefiting from U.S. domestic energy policies, particularly the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). The company relies on specialized cadmium telluride technology and vertical integration to ensure stability. Additionally, its U.S.-centric manufacturing model shields the company from global trade tensions.
Apple has announced the appointment of John Ternus as the new CEO, succeeding Tim Cook effective September 1. Ternus currently serves as Apple's Senior Vice President of Hardware Engineering. This transition comes after Tim Cook's 15-year tenure leading the company.
On April 20, Eaton established a dedicated Data Center segment following the acquisition of Boyd’s thermal business. The company holds a $13.3 billion backlog with projected annual EPS growth of 13-15% through 2027. Eaton is pivoting to liquid cooling as AI chips exceed 1,000W, making air cooling insufficient.
On April 20, Tim Cook announced he is stepping down as CEO of Apple to become Executive Chairman. Gene Munster of Deepwater noted that the departure is happening 'sooner than expected'. Cook is set to leave his position in September.
Okta's stock surged after Barclays upgraded its rating to bullish, following a similar move by Raymond James. The identity security sector is experiencing a surge in customer reinvestment for the first time in years.
Brady Corporation has agreed to acquire Honeywell's Productivity Solutions and Services (PSS) business for $1.4 billion in cash. The transaction value represents approximately 8x EBITDA for the twelve months ended December 31, 2025.
On April 20, Centrus Energy selected Geiger Brothers, Inc. as the construction contractor for a multi-billion-dollar uranium enrichment expansion in Piketon, Ohio. The partnership aims to expand Centrus' partner network and provide avenues for potential cost mitigation.
On April 20, Fermi announced a major management shakeup, including the resignation of both its CEO and CFO. The company is also relocating its headquarters from Amarillo to Dallas to enhance its talent pool. This announcement resulted in a sharp decline in the company's stock price.
AB Science reported positive long-term survival data for masitinib treatment in ALS patients. The study showed a 5-year survival rate of 42.3%, representing a two-fold improvement over historical benchmarks. Additionally, 49% of long-term survivors maintained a satisfactory quality of life without the need for mechanical assistance. The median overall survival observed in masitinib-treated survivors was 121 months, compared to 42 months predicted by the ENCALS model.
The Middle East crisis triggered a broad selloff in Russell equity segments in March, halting a year-long rally. The 12-month forward P/E ratios significantly derated for the Russell 1000, Top 200, and large- and small-cap Growth indices. Tech and Growth stocks were hit harder due to heavy exposure and valuation expansion over the last three years.
On April 20, Novonor and NSP Investimentos signed an agreement to sell the controlling stake in Braskem to the Shine I fund. The Shine I fund is advised by the private equity firm IG4.
Ondas Holdings secured a $10 million initial order through its subsidiary 4M Defense as part of a $50 million demining program. This project is part of a larger $1.7 billion initiative by the Israeli Ministry of Defense for security barriers along the Eastern Border. Ondas now has aggregate tender values of $80 million across Syrian and Eastern border demining projects.
The U.S. Justice Department has launched a criminal probe into major meatpackers over alleged price-fixing. Shares of Tyson Foods and Smithfield Foods fell following the announcement of the investigation. Four meatpackers control 85 percent of the meat processed in the United States.
Bayer is facing ongoing legal challenges as thousands of new cases related to the Roundup herbicide accumulate in U.S. courts. The company's settlement plans are at risk of failing due to opposition from cancer victims.
On April 20, USA Rare Earth agreed to acquire Serra Verde, the owner of a rare-earth mine and processing plant in Brazil. The deal is valued at $2.8 billion and aims to strengthen the U.S. mine-to-magnets supply chain.
On April 20, President Trump signed an Executive Order to expedite research and approvals for psychedelic drugs to treat serious mental illnesses. NRx Pharmaceuticals welcomed the order as it supports their drug pipeline for depression and suicidality. IGC Pharma secured authorization to research psilocybin, expanding its focus on neuropsychiatric symptoms in Alzheimer's disease. Enveric Biosciences stock surged over 92% in premarket trading, sparking a sector-wide rally in psychedelic-focused biotech companies.
UBS has slashed its 2026 profit before tax forecast for easyJet by 53%, reducing the price target from 700p to 635p. The company is facing unforeseen pressures, including a £30 million legal provision and rising fuel prices.
Kalshi is engaged in a legal battle that may reach the U.S. Supreme Court to legalize prediction markets related to elections and sports. Meanwhile, Wisconsin has sued Kalshi and other companies, claiming their prediction market platforms operate illegally. Brazil has shut down 27 prediction market platforms, including Kalshi, due to concerns over their negative impact on households. In the U.S., a rule has been passed barring senators from trading on prediction markets amid rising concerns about insider trading.
Italy's Eni announced the discovery of a giant gas field in the Ganal block offshore Indonesia on April 20. This discovery is seen as a significant step in enhancing gas reserves in the region.
