The world in a glance.

AI punters lose their shirts on Premier League bets

Models by Google, OpenAI, Anthropic and xAI struggle when asked to predict scores over football season

Wall Street’s fear gauge just flashed an unusual signal that could carry the S&P 500 to 7,400 within months

The falling VIX is a third sign that the bottom for stocks is in says Fundstrat’s Tom Lee

European airports face jet fuel shortages within three weeks

Industry group warns EU that reserves are running low

‘I am at a crossroads’: I’m 37 and have $1.3 million. Do I stop working to spend time with my young kids?

“Right now, we only see our kids (ages 5 and 2) awake for about 90 minutes a day.”

‘I feel pressured’: My husband has early Alzheimer’s and wants to visit Europe, but I’m terrified of flying. What should I do?

“My husband’s memory is still good, but he has lost some executive function.”

‘Crime 101’ actor Tate Donovan lists lush Texas Hill Country property for $1.7 million

Hollywood actor and former “Friends” star Tate Donovan is selling the beautiful Texas property he has owned for the last decade, listing it for just a hair under $1.7 million.

China’s Xi tells Taiwan opposition leader unification an ‘inevitability’

Meeting in Beijing with Chinese president first of its kind in a decade

North Sea oil prices hit record high as Iran keeps hold over Hormuz

Washington-Tehran ceasefire agreement fails to stem global energy crunch

China’s factory gate prices exit deflation after Iran war shock

Producer price index for the world’s dominant manufacturer turns positive year-on-year for the first time since 2022

Labour’s deputy warns against ‘bloody’ leadership contest to replace Starmer

Lucy Powell, an ally of Andy Burnham, says party members would take ‘dim view’ of challenge despite looming election losses

Iran war will leave a long-term ‘scar’ on Wall Street, investors warn

Commodity prices and bond yields unlikely to return to pre-conflict levels quickly

Nato split over US access to European bases in Iran war

Donald Trump irate at France and Spain’s refusal to authorise use of military facilities

Now would be a great time to send US ambassadors to the Middle East

At a time when many question American leadership, there’s an underrated value in simply showing up

Six lessons for investors on pricing disaster

Buy The Dip mantras ignore the fact that not all US market vulnerabilities have been accounted for

Trump warns Iran over charging for passage through strait

Global stocks rise in wake of S&P winning streak on ceasefire optimism

Your grocery bill will be the next casualty of the Iran war. These investment moves can counter food inflation.

Four food-supply chokeholds are squeezing investor portfolios. Here’s what to do before your grocery bill proves it in October.

‘I feel pressured’: My husband has early Alzheimer’s and wants to visit Europe, but I’m terrified of flying. What should I do?

“My husband’s memory is still good, but he has lost some executive function.”

North Sea oil prices hit record high as Iran keeps hold over Hormuz

Washington-Tehran ceasefire agreement fails to stem global energy crunch

The shaky Trump-Iran cease-fire means being ready to exit any ‘war’s over’ stock-market rally

These signals for investors will make or break the truce — and oil prices.

You have until April 15 to get this $8,000 Roth IRA freebie — no matter what your income

All U.S. taxpayers have until tax day — Wednesday, April 15 — to take advantage of the Roth IRA tax break for 2025, even if they think they earn too much.

Here’s how much money Iran can make charging tolls on one-fifth of the world’s seaborne oil

Iran doesn’t stand to make much money with traffic through the Strait of Hormuz nearly at a standstill, but it can rake in billions in Chinese yuan, or hundreds of millions in…

S&P 500 posts longest winning streak since October on ceasefire optimism

US stocks closed higher as investors remained positive that Iran would stick to agreement after Israel and Lebanon agree to talks

Nvidia’s stock is quietly gaining steam — it’s on its longest winning streak since 2023

Nvidia’s stock trades meaningfully below its 52-week high, suggesting to one analyst that it could see sustained gains if the AI trade comes back alive.

xAI sues Colorado over first state AI anti-discrimination law

Elon Musk’s AI lab claims the regulations violate free speech protections

Lebanon’s 10 minutes from hell

A string of rapid Israeli attacks killed hundreds of people in one of the deadliest episodes in the country’s history

The 10 minutes that set Lebanon ablaze

A string of rapid Israeli attacks killed hundreds of people in one of the deadliest episodes in the country’s history

Netanyahu authorises Israeli talks with Lebanon after Trump intervention

Israel’s military campaign against Hizbollah has threatened to undermine fragile truce agreed by US and Iran

Software stocks are having a ‘full-fledged breakdown’ — and they may fall even further

A strategist notes that the sector is once again testing a technical support level, which increases the likelihood that it will break that support.

CoreWeave’s stock bounces back. Why investors are cheering the new Meta deal.

Wall Street still has various questions about CoreWeave’s expanded Meta partnership and the company’s financing plans.

Disney plans layoffs of as many as 1,000 employees

Disney is planning a new phase of cost cutting, including as many as 1,000 layoffs, under new CEO Josh D'Amaro, according to a person familiar with the matter.

The stock-market correction isn’t over yet. Here’s why the Iran cease-fire is actually a bad omen.

Market timers are too bullish about the outcome of the war — and May marks the start of the worst six-month stretch for markets historically.

Your grocery bill will be the next casualty of the Iran war. Make these investment moves now to counter food inflation.

Four food-supply chokeholds are squeezing investor portfolios. Here’s what to do before your grocery bill proves it in October.

DOJ launches probe into NFL over media rights packages and antitrust concerns

The Department of Justice is raising concerns about the NFL's offerings across various platforms and affordability of consumers.

Tesla may take another stab at making a cheap EV as the competition heats up

A small electric SUV is reportedly in the early stages of development at Tesla, after years without a new product launch.

London mayor takes aim at social media companies over disinformation

Research published by City Hall found accounts aligned with extreme right are among those smearing capital online

The average tax refund is over $3,500 — and you’ve get less than a week to file

So far, the IRS has received 1 million fewer tax returns than at the same point last year.

Sandisk’s stock is up 2,000% in a year — and this analyst says it’s still being underestimated

A Bernstein analyst sees major upside potential as he assesses the prospects of a sustained boom in memory prices.

Netanyahu approves direct talks with Lebanon amid strained ceasefire

Israeli strikes on country have threatened to derail planned peace talks

The economy slowed sharply even before the Iran war. Where does it go from here?

The war with Iran will have a lingering economic fallout.

As millions lose weight on GLP-1s, they're starting to turn to retailers to refresh their wardrobes

Apparel retailers could see an up to $13 billion annual boost in spending because of GLP-1 drugs, according to an estimate by equity research firm Bernstein.

When should parents start saving for college? The answer may surprise you.

It’s OK to postpone saving for college until you have these 4 financial priorities under control

Kia plans to launch U.S. pickup truck by 2030

Kia plans to release a pickup truck for American consumers in the coming years, as the South Korean automaker plots continued growth globally.

Here are some bargain bank stocks heading into earnings season

A close look at valuations for the largest U.S. banks highlights opportunities for long-term investors.

Constellation Brands, U.S. maker of Modelo and Corona, withdraws 2028 guidance due to uncertainty

Constellation Brands withdrew its previously issued fiscal 2028 outlook on Wednesday and reported "subdued" demand across its categories.

These signals will make or break the Iran cease-fire — and oil prices

Ride the “war’s over” rally — but the reality of the Trump-Iran truce suggests being ready to sell oil and emerging markets.

‘Our FICO score is excellent’: My husband and I are in our 70s. How do we raise $10,000 for a new roof?

“We currently have a home equity line of credit in the amount of $30,000 and a car loan of $15,000.”

OpenAI halts Stargate UK data centre project

Company blames high energy costs and regulatory uncertainty in blow to Starmer’s effort to build ‘sovereign’ AI

The AI job loss story is all about bundles

Evidence on white-collar work displacement is beginning to match the theory

An earnings boom is around the corner, and it could blindside the stock-market bears

Wall Street expects earnings to reach a four-year high. That’s too conservative, according to Deutsche Bank.

UK exposes covert Russian submarine operation

Defence secretary says mission was monitored ‘24-7’ by British warships