•Third Point Q1 letter reveals AI concerns pressured Claritev, sold CoStar on thesis breakdown — tech stocks volatile.
•Pentagon intercepts sanctioned oil tanker in international waters — energy supply risks support oil prices.
•China's lead in long-duration energy storage may not last per Bloomberg — clean energy stocks like XEL face competition.
•North Sea oil firm seeks controversial tax break to cement sale — energy sector M&A activity rises.
•At least 10 US nuclear/aerospace scientists died or disappeared, sparking federal probe — defense sector scrutiny elevat
•Florida AG launches criminal probe into OpenAI over shooting advice — AI stocks slide 2.1%
What Moved Markets — 12pm ET, Apr 21, 2026
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