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The insurers on the hook for war in Iran

Some have been hammered; even those who haven’t might be soon

Chase Stokes has sold his South Carolina home for $3 million after wrapping up final season of ‘Outer Banks’

“Outer Banks” actor Chase Stokes has wasted no time in leaving behind the Netflix series that launched him to fame—and the home where he has spent the last 7 years shooting the…

Actor Niko Foster is selling a stand-out Nevada mansion for $22 million

The 14,000-square-foot home is located in an exclusive community just outside of Las Vegas with unobstructed views of the Strip, as well as an array of upscale amenities.

I’m selling my $1 million home. Will my agent really charge less than a 6% commission?

“I haven’t bought or sold property since the National Association of Realtors ruling that decoupled buyer’s and seller’s agent commissions.”

Walmart to report first-quarter earnings before the bell. Here's what Wall Street expects

Walmart's fiscal first-quarter earnings report will offer Wall Street a unique view into the health of the U.S. economy

Saudi Arabia stops new work for consultants as war rattles finances

Kingdom delays payments amid attempts to tighten controls on spending for Vision 2030 megaprojects

The new art of war is just as bloody as the old

Armed drones and AI have transformed the frontline into treacherous kill zones comparable to the first world war

Greek finance minister says most troika reforms ‘absolutely necessary’

Kyriakos Pierrakakis credits conditions imposed by IMF, European Commission and ECB more than a decade ago for country’s revival

How Chris Hohn built the world’s most profitable hedge fund

The billionaire hedge fund manager has deep convictions on finance, philanthropy — and, increasingly, faith

Iran war opens ‘golden window’ for China’s renminbi

Analysts say use of Chinese currency in global oil trade is on the rise

Is Chris Hohn Britain’s answer to Warren Buffett?

The billionaire hedge fund manager has deep convictions on finance, philanthropy — and, increasingly, faith

Six takeaways from Musk’s 200,000-word planetary vision

Elon Musk’s rocket-to-AI conglomerate lays out its planetary ambitions

Nvidia fails to dazzle investors despite lifting dividends

Shares in world’s most valuable company dip after announcing better than expected revenue and forecasts

Vox’s sale marks the end of an era for a once-booming form of digital media. Here’s how it all came undone.

Companies like BuzzFeed, Vice and Vox were once worth billions, but shifting audiences and declines in advertising have sent their values plummeting.

Elon Musk’s SpaceX sets out plans for biggest IPO in history

AI and satellite company fires starting gun on wave of massive Wall Street listings

Gen Z may be shying away from buying cosmetics, as higher gas prices hit spending

E.l.f. Beauty says it will cut prices on some products, following tariff-related increases last year and concerns about the rising cost of gas.

Investors are flocking to an offshore crypto platform for an early shot at trading the SpaceX IPO

A fast-growing offshore market is giving investors around the world an opportunity to trade what is expected to be the biggest IPO in history before it even happens — all while…

The ‘stunning’ end to Trump’s case against the IRS raises tax-law questions that will be analyzed for years

$1.776 billion fund and audit ban raise many new questions for Trump and the IRS

Sinkhole shuts runway at LaGuardia Airport, delaying flights, Port Authority warns

The Port Authority said travelers should expect delays and cancellations, with thunderstorms expected also expected to roll in Wednesday.

E.l.f. Beauty to walk back some tariff price increases amid high gas prices and consumer 'suffering'

E.l.f. Beauty raised prices by $1 last August to offset the impact of tariffs. It's now planning to walk back some of that amid a consumer pullback.

An updated ‘misery index’ shows economic stress is nearing a warning zone as stocks push higher

A new gauge of household “misery” that includes mortgage rates has been moving in a worrisome direction that could mean weaker returns for the S&P 500

Nvidia to return more than $80bn to shareholders as it reaps rewards of AI boom

World’s most valuable company reported better than expected revenue and forecasts

US state department watchdog investigates Gaza Humanitarian Foundation

Oversight body scrutinising how $30mn grant was spent by controversial non-profit that had US and Israeli backing

I found my co-worker’s W-2 in a book — she makes $15,000 more than me for the same job. What should I do?

“How do you advocate for yourself without coming off whiny?”

Has Google lost its AI edge? How its ‘unexciting’ strategy could actually pay off.

Critics worry Google is losing ground to flashier rivals, but rapid Gemini adoption and AI-native integrations are driving monetization behind the scenes.

Micron’s stock gets a boost. Are Samsung’s problems helping?

A looming strike by Samsung workers could further tighten memory supply and boost prices, analysts said.

Target beats Wall Street estimates, hikes sales outlook as shoppers start to return

Target has been struggling with a sales slump and decreased customer traffic, though CEO Michael Fiddelke has said the retailer is poised for a turnaround.

Lowe's beats Wall Street expectations against 'challenging' housing backdrop

Lowe's beat Wall Street expectations for its fiscal first-quarter earnings and reaffirmed its full-year guidance.

Fed interest-rate rate hike chances grow, minutes from Powell’s last meeting suggest

Fed officials see a growing risk that inflation could stay higher for longer.

Oil prices post biggest drop in 2 weeks, airline stocks surge on hopes the U.S.-Iran war will soon end

Oil futures marked their biggest one-day decline in two weeks Wednesday after President Donald Trump suggested that a deal with Iran was close, raising hopes for a resolution to…

Oil drops nearly 6% as two China-bound supertankers cross Strait of Hormuz

Brent crude falls to about $105 a barrel as Asia-bound vessels raise hopes of resumption of energy flows

Ram unveils lineup of Hemi V-8 engine-powered 'muscle trucks' despite high gas prices

Stellantis plans to launch a new lineup of what it's calling "muscle trucks" for its Ram brand despite elevated U.S. gas prices due to the war in Iran.

How will Trump deploy his $1.8bn ‘slush fund’?

Critics claim scheme is an illegal use of taxpayers’ money

OpenAI readies IPO filing to list as soon as September

AI lab is preparing for $1tn listing with bankers Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley and lawyers at Cooley

Authentic Brands Group expects IPO in next 12 months as new CEO steps in, founder tells CNBC

Authentic Brands Group, the firm behind Reebok and Champion, is bringing in a public company veteran as its next CEO, signaling it's readying for an IPO.

Global oil prices drop below $105 a barrel on hopes the U.S.-Iran war will soon end

Oil futures were extending their declines on Wednesday after President Donald Trump suggested that a deal with Iran was close, raising hopes for a resolution to the months-long…

Oil drops 5% as three supertankers attempt Strait of Hormuz crossing

Brent crude falls to $105 a barrel and vessels bound for China and South Korea raise hopes of resumption of energy flows

Here’s why Target’s turnaround may not be as smooth as the latest results imply

Target’s turnaround efforts include everything from redesigned shopping carts to a “concierge” service for baby products. But the retailer’s optimism about those plans has run up…

Fintech firm Mercury hits $5.2 billion valuation after funding round, up 49% in 14 months

Mercury has emerged as one of a select group of fintech firms, like Ramp and Stripe, that continued to thrive after the collapse of pandemic-era valuations.

Jeff Bezos says there is ‘no truth’ to the ‘buy borrow die’ tax strategy

The "buy, borrow, die" strategy refers to the practice of wealthy founders or investors borrowing against their assets and using the loan proceeds as income.

Wendy's taps former Potbelly CEO to lead struggling burger chain

Nelson Peltz's Trian Fund Management is seeking funding to take Wendy's private, according to a Financial Times report.

Germany to overhaul sprawling arms procurement agency

Move aims to speed up spending of country’s expanded defence budget

Stellantis CEO Antonio Filosa is about to unveil his plan to turn the company around as the automaker's stock lags

Shares of Stellantis are off nearly 30% since Antonio Filosa, a veteran who climbed through the company ranks, was named CEO nearly a year ago.

Global oil prices drop below $108 a barrel after Trump reaffirms he would end the war in Iran ‘very quickly’; Hormuz sees increased tanker traffic

Oil futures were sliding on Wednesday following comments from President Trump that the war in Iran would be ended “very quickly.”

‘Even better than tech.’ A scramble into this sector is coming, warns veteran wealth manager.

Ted Oakley of Oxbow Advisors says investors need more energy sector exposure, and his company owns everything from drillers to producers.

More car buyers are shifting to EVs — but the reasons why are nuanced

Trade in data from Edmunds shows more car buyers are choosing EVs, as fuel prices spike. But other factors might be holding back demand.

Target’s turnaround plan involves upscale baby gear and revamped shopping carts — and it’s starting to work

Target just topped earnings expectations and boosted its outlook.

‘It will not bring you happiness’: I have advice for your single, childless 62-year-old multimillionaire reader

“Go to Walmart and pay off someone’s layaway account.”

I inherited a house. My CPA says I should sell within a year to avoid capital gains. Is he right?

“We plan to sell it to another family member for the appraised value.”

I’m selling my $1 million home. Will my agent really charge less than a 6% commission?

“I haven’t bought or sold property since the National Association of Realtors ruling that decoupled buyer’s and seller’s agent commissions.”