The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas has allowed the blending of synthetic fuels into aviation turbine fuel (ATF). According to a notification, the definition of ATF has been revised to include blends with synthetic hydrocarbons. The move is aimed at bringing clarity to fuel standards amid growing use of alternative and blended aviation fuels.

Airfares for non-stop flights from Delhi to Kolkata have surged to about ₹30,000 amid rising demand ahead of the West Bengal Assembly elections on April 23. Fares for polling day are up to ₹25,000, compared to the usual ₹5,000-₹7,000, Times Now reported. Prices are also climbing ahead of the second phase on April 29.

Paul Meeks warned Tesla needs massive capex for next-gen tech but has "tight" cash flow, calling its position "a little scary" ahead of Q1 earnings. He prioritizes autonomy milestones over robotics. Analysts doubt Tesla's Robotaxi targets, while Gary Black criticized valuations as "too rich" with a 192x forward P/E.

TRON CEO Justin Sun sued Trump-backed World Liberty Financial, alleging it froze his $75M token stake and revoked his voting rights. The lawsuit claims fraud and breach of contract. Sun seeks to unfreeze the assets and stop a potential token burn, following failed private negotiations regarding a wallet blacklisted in September.

Vertiv (VRT) fell 6% premarket as weak Q2 guidance overshadowed strong Q1 results. Q1 sales jumped 30% to $2.65B, beating EPS estimates, but Q2 targets missed expectations. Despite the dip, Vertiv raised its full-year outlook to $14B, citing optimism for long-term data center demand and strong growth in the Americas to offset EMEA weakness.

Grace Therapeutics (GRCE) rose premarket as investors await an April 23 FDA verdict on GTx-104 for brain bleeds. Positive Phase 3 data showed a 19% reduction in hypotension and shorter hospital stays. The drug's Orphan Drug Designation offers seven years of market exclusivity if approved, making this a pivotal week for the biotech company.

Opendoor (OPEN) rose premarket, eyeing a ninth straight gain and a 24% surge in eight sessions. The rally is driven by a 1.5% increase in March pending home sales and retail chatter. Investors are also positioning ahead of Q1 earnings due May 7. Morgan Stanley holds a 10.2% stake.

Bitcoin topped $78,000 after Trump extended the US-Iran ceasefire, citing Iran's fractured government. Analyst Michael van de Poppe predicts resistance at $79,000 before a climb to $86,000. Altcoins like Ethereum and Solana led gains, outperforming Bitcoin with expectations of "heavier" breakouts.

Western Digital (WDC) rose 3% premarket, adding to a 31% monthly gain. Barclays raised its price target to $405, maintaining an 'Overweight' rating on improved HDD estimates. Analysts expect a permanent re-rating due to reduced capex. UBS also projects Q3 results near guidance highs driven by hyperscaler demand.

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