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Indonesia took fresh steps to provide more stock market transparency by naming a clutch of companies including tycoon-linked PT Barito Renewables Energy and PT Dian Swastatika Sentosa whose ownership is concentrated in a small number of shareholders....

The Bank of Japan's messaging has given traders the impression it will raise the benchmark rate this month even as authorities cite the Middle East conflict as a source of uncertainty, with a key question being whether it will send a clear signal, as it did on recent occasions before a move....

China's services activity expanded at a weaker pace in March, a private survey shows, pointing to sluggish consumer demand after a lift from a long national holiday the previous month....

At least two of Japan's biggest power retailers have temporarily stopped accepting new industrial clients, pending greater clarity on fuel markets upended by the war in the Middle East....

Indonesia will hold off raising subsidized fuel prices despite ongoing oil shocks from the Iran war, with Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa warning any hike could undermine growth and threaten social stability. (Source: Bloomberg)...

Japan kicks off its earnings season with the owners of Uniqlo and 7-Eleven stores. Earnings from the retail giants are expected to be a mixed bag with uncertainty hovering over their outlook amid the Middle East conflict....

US President Donald Trump's remarks on the Middle East earlier this week had a significant impact on financial markets, according to Japan's finance minister, who voiced concern about rising volatility in currency and crude oil futures markets in a renewed warning to speculators....

A purchase agreement between Commonwealth LNG and Japan's top liquefied natural gas buyer, Jera Co., has been terminated, according to a document filed with the US Department of Energy....

The top-line numbers from Blue Owl Capital Inc.'s funds were unambiguous and, by just about any measure, ugly....

Bloomberg Television brings you the latest news and analysis leading up to the final minutes and seconds before and after the closing bell on Wall Street. Today's guests are Advisors Capital Management's JoAnne Feeney, Center for International Policy Vice Chair Joe Cirincione, UBS' Michael Lasser, Ethan Allen Interiors CEO Farooq Kathwari, Principal Asset Management's George Maris, The Points Guy's Becky Blaine, Complex CEO Aaron Levant, Pete & Gerry's CEO Tom Flocco, & KPMG's Diane Swonk. (Source: Bloomberg)...

Asian stocks may open with modest gains after US shares closed higher on hopes the Iran war is slowly moving toward a resolution. Trading is set to be muted with a number of regional markets shut for holidays....

Bloomberg's Tim Stenovec discusses the roller coaster for tech stocks as the market reacts to the ongoing conflict with Iran. Plus, Tesla posts one of its worst sales quarters in years, disappointing Wall Street even as the company tries to convince investors its future is in AI. And, NASA's Artemis II crew prepares to fire their engines toward the moon. (Source: Bloomberg)...

Synthetic Canadian oil prized by refiners for its rich diesel output tripled in a matter of days amid a worldwide clamor to secure supplies of the truck and train fuel....

Pete & Gerry's CEO Tom Flocco discusses how overpopulation is reducing the price of eggs for consumers, egg industry challenges, and the rise of protein. He talks with Katie Greifeld on "The Close." (Source: Bloomberg)...

British Columbia, the western Canadian province that once boasted a top AAA credit rating, was downgraded by S&P Global Ratings for the fifth time since 2021 on Thursday....

Broadcom Inc., one of the most valuable publicly traded semiconductor companies, named Alphabet Inc. executive Amie Thuener as its next chief financial officer, replacing the retiring Kirsten Spears....

Complex CEO Aaron Levant discusses teaming up with Fanatics to launch 'Complex Bets', a sports betting and trading content platform aimed at bringing pop culture to the betting and predictions market. He talks with Katie Greifeld on "The Close." (Source: Bloomberg)...

Ethan Allen Interiors Chairman, President, & CEO Farooq Kathwari discusses the impact tariffs continue to have on US retailers, and how 'cautious' consumers are still looking to buy. he talks with Katie Greifeld and Scarlet Fu on "The Close." (Source: Bloomberg)...

Center for International Policy Vice Chair Joe Cirincione discusses President Trump feeling the pressure as oil continues to surge on prolonged war fears, and why Iran should make a deal before it's 'too late.' He talks with Scarlet Fu and Katie Greifeld on "The Close" (Source: Bloomberg)...

OpenAI and Anthropic are also considering a move to the public markets...