VOL. 2026 · NO. 109 WINCHESTER, MASSACHUSETTS WEEK OF APRIL 13 - APRIL 19, 2026

The WEEKLY BRIEF

Free Intelligence · The Week's Essential Stories
S&P 500
7126.06
▲ 4.54%
DOW
49447.43
▲ 3.19%
NASDAQ
24468.48
▲ 6.84%
10-YR
4.25
▼ -1.64%
CRUDE
82.59
▼ -14.48%
BITCOIN
76082.23
▲ 2.56%
Technology

Cracks are starting to form on fusion energy’s funding boom

Fusion startups and investors risk deepening fissures if some key disagreements aren't settled amicably.
TechCrunch
U.S. Politics

Trump accuses Iran of violating ceasefire, announces Monday talks in Islamabad

President Trump on Sunday accused Iran of violating the two-week ceasefire by firing at ships in the Strait of Hormuz. “Iran decided to fire bullets yesterday in the Strait of Hormuz — A Total Violation of our Ceasefire Agreement! Many of them were aimed at a French Ship, and a Freighter from the United Kingdom,”...
The Hill
Science

Severe malaria may affect children’s cognitive abilities more than a decade later

Children who had cerebral malaria or severe malaria anemia have lower scores on tests measuring general cognition and math achievement
Science Magazine

Peru says presidential election results due by mid-May after delayed count

The EU’s election observer said the vote met democratic standards despite fraud allegations.
Al Jazeera

Trump says talks between U.S. and Iran to resume in Pakistan on Monday

Iran's top negotiator says his government has "no trust" in its enemies, after Trump says the U.S. won't be blackmailed.
CNBC

Top Wall Street analysts are bullish on these 3 stocks for the long haul

Picking stocks can be challenging due to the vast universe of equities. Investors can follow the ratings of top Street analysts and make informed decisions.
CNBC

Oil prices plunge as Iran says Strait of Hormuz 'open' during ceasefire

Brent crude sinks by a tenth after Iran says the key waterway is open for commercial ships for the rest of the ceasefire.
BBC Business