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Exxon Mobil saw a 5% increase in the production of crude oil and related liquids during the first quarter. However, these volume gains were countered by a decline in earnings within the upstream and energy products segments.

• 5% increase in combined production of crude, NGLs, bitumen, and synthetic oil
• Earnings decline in the upstream segment

Bitcoin climbed to $77,400 following strong revenue growth from major U.S. technology firms. However, hawkish Fed expectations and geopolitical tensions in the Middle East continue to cap upside potential.

• Bitcoin price recovered to $77,400 following Big Tech earnings
• Double-digit revenue growth in AI-linked tech firms boosted risk appetite

Japanese financial giant SBI Holdings has submitted a letter of intent to acquire a stake in Bitbank, aiming to establish the exchange as a consolidated subsidiary. The move aligns with SBI's goal to dominate the digital asset landscape amid shifting Japanese regulations.

• SBI Holdings seeks to make Bitbank a consolidated subsidiary
• Strategic move anticipates Japanese law reclassifying crypto as financial products by 2027

The four largest US financial institutions are disclosing their ties to the multitrillion-dollar private credit market amid rising concerns over credit quality. Investors are particularly worried about potential contagion from the struggling software sector into the traditional banking system.

• Banks provide essential warehouse credit lines to private credit firms
• Direct lending to software companies is under intense scrutiny

Church & Dwight Co Inc. posted first-quarter revenue of $1.469 billion, representing a marginal increase over the previous year. The company reported GAAP earnings of $216.3 million, reflecting a stable but stagnant growth trajectory.

• Revenue increased 0.1% to $1.469 billion
• GAAP earnings totaled $216.3 million

Magna International Inc. (MGA) will host a conference call on May 1 to review its first-quarter 2026 financial results. The event provides a platform for management to discuss performance and outlook.

• Conference call scheduled for May 1, 2026, at 8:00 AM ET
• Discussion will focus on Q1 2026 earnings results

Consumer goods firm Newell Brands has increased its earnings and sales projections for the 2026 fiscal year. The update follows a stronger-than-expected performance in the first quarter.

• FY26 earnings guidance raised to $0.56-$0.60
• Net sales growth forecast improved to 0-2%

Berkshire Hathaway's stock has faced headwinds following the transition from Warren Buffett to Greg Abel. However, analysts suggest this period of adjustment may set the stage for long-term stability.

• Market volatility following the post-Buffett transition
• Greg Abel's role as the successor CEO

Major Asian indices closed in positive territory on Friday, buoyed by strong U.S. earnings reports. Gains were tempered by geopolitical tensions and suspected currency intervention in Japan.

• Nikkei 225 closed at 59,513.12 (+0.38%)
• S&P/ASX200 closed at 8,729.80 (+0.74%)

Affiliated Managers Group (AMG) posted a significant increase in first-quarter net income and revenue compared to the previous year. The firm saw its bottom line grow to $146.4 million, driven by a nearly 10% rise in top-line revenue.

• Net profit increased to $146.4 million
• EPS rose to $3.84 per share

LyondellBasell Industries N.V. saw a drop in both net income and revenue for the first quarter of 2026. The company reported a bottom line of $125 million, reflecting a downturn compared to the previous year's performance.

• GAAP net income fell to $125 million
• Revenue decreased 6.3% to $7.197 billion

Moderna reported a significant beat in its first-quarter 2026 financials, fueled by a surge in international vaccine demand. The company's revenue grew by approximately 260% year-over-year.

• Revenue of $389 million reported for Q1 2026
• Year-over-year revenue growth of approximately 260%