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Brad Heppner Indictment: Beneficient Founder and Ex‑GWG Chair Arrested—What We Know Today (Nov. 6, 2025)

Brad Heppner Indictment: Beneficient Founder and Ex‑GWG Chair Arrested—What We Know Today (Nov. 6, 2025)

Federal prosecutors unsealed a five-count indictment accusing Bradley “Brad” Heppner of misappropriating over $150 million from GWG Holdings through a shell entity, routing funds to his personal accounts. Heppner was arrested in Dallas; the case is assigned to Judge Jed S. Rakoff in New York. GWG’s 2022 bankruptcy left retail bondholders with over $1 billion in losses. Kansas regulators are scrutinizing a related state bank charter.
6 November 2025

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  • Failed US-Iran Peace Talks Trigger Market Uncertainty and Oil Price Surge
    April 12, 2026, 2:53 PM EDT. US-Iran peace talks ended without agreement after 21 hours, prompting President Trump to announce an immediate blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, a strategic chokepoint for 20% of global liquefied natural gas and oil supplies. Business experts warn of rising oil, gasoline, diesel, and jet fuel prices as the conflict hampers shipping through the strait. Market strategist Marko Kolanovic predicts a potential crash due to reversed market optimism from the brief rally when a deal seemed possible. Analysts debate whether this signals a temporary setback or a more sustained market risk-off phase. The failed talks halt recent relief in energy markets, pushing prices upward amid ongoing geopolitical tensions.

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Bitcoin Price Today Slips After Iran Talks End Without Deal, but ETF Buyers Keep Showing Up

Bitcoin Price Today Slips After Iran Talks End Without Deal, but ETF Buyers Keep Showing Up

12 April 2026
Bitcoin fell 1.4% to $71,707 on Sunday after U.S.-Iran talks in Islamabad ended without a deal. Spot bitcoin ETFs logged net inflows last week, with BlackRock and Fidelity leading Friday’s buying. Morgan Stanley launched its MSBT fund on April 8, the first Wall Street bank to debut a bitcoin ETF. U.S. inflation data showed headline CPI up 3.3% in March, while core CPI rose 2.6%.
XRP Price Today: XRP Slips to $1.33 After Failed U.S.-Iran Talks Hit Crypto

XRP Price Today: XRP Slips to $1.33 After Failed U.S.-Iran Talks Hit Crypto

12 April 2026
XRP slipped about 1% to $1.33 on Sunday after U.S.-Iran peace talks in Islamabad ended without a deal, pressuring crypto markets. The token traded in a narrow range, with bitcoin and ether also weaker. XRP’s market cap stands at $81.7 billion, with $1.96 billion in daily volume. The token remains 63.5% below its all-time high.
Gold Price Today: Bullion Near $4,762 After Weekly Gain, but Failed Iran Talks Cloud Outlook

Gold Price Today: Bullion Near $4,762 After Weekly Gain, but Failed Iran Talks Cloud Outlook

12 April 2026
Spot gold steadied at $4,761.79 an ounce Friday after a third weekly gain, with U.S. futures at $4,787.40. The dollar posted its biggest weekly drop since January, making gold cheaper for non-U.S. buyers. U.S.-Iran talks ended without a deal, keeping geopolitical risks high. China’s central bank increased gold reserves for a 17th month, reaching 74.38 million ounces.
Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

US Stock Market Today: Live Updates 12.04.2026

12 April 2026
Futu Holdings (FUTU) rose 10.2% in the past week but trades 13.4% below its January level. Shares closed at $154.50, while analysts estimate intrinsic value at $245.48. The company posted a 92.2% return over 12 months. Valuation models indicate earnings exceed risk costs, supporting long-term growth projections.
India F-35 Deal Hits Pause: Lockheed Martin Says No Direct Talks, U.S. Door Still Open

India F-35 Deal Hits Pause: Lockheed Martin Says No Direct Talks, U.S. Door Still Open

11 April 2026
Lockheed Martin said it is not in direct talks with India over the F-35, clarifying that any approach must go through official U.S. and Indian channels under the Foreign Military Sales process. Indian officials confirmed no formal discussions on acquiring the F-35 have begun. India recently approved a $40 billion military upgrade, including other fighter jets, while Lockheed’s F-21 remains in a separate competition.
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