BUSINESS REFLECTION: After the Bell: Should you play with your money?

April 9, 2026 · Daily Maverick

J. D. Vance’s Focus as ‘Fraud Czar’ Comes With Baggage
He may come to regret the title if Americans don’t like what he achieves.
White House fires back at George Clooney after actor accuses Trump of threatening a war crime
George Clooney blasts Trump's threat to end a civilization as a potential war crime. The White House responds by mocking
Gold Steadies as Traders Weigh Prospects for Iran War Ceasefire
Gold steadied after three days of gains, with US President Donald Trump saying he is “optimistic” about a deal with Iran
Trump says Iran 'better stop now' if it's charging oil tankers fees to go through Strait of Hormuz
President Donald Trump said that Iran "better stop now" if it's charging fees to oil tankers passing through the Strait
MCP Security: Why Your AI Agent's Tool Calls Need a Firewall
TL;DR: The Model Context Protocol is becoming the standard way agents talk to tools. Most deployments have zero security