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US pushing Iran to agree 20-year moratorium on nuclear activity

Washington’s demand that Tehran halt uranium enrichment has been a barrier to progress on talks

Oil futures fall further below $100 on hopes of peace deal

Oil futures on Tuesday fell further below $100 as hopes rise that the U.S. and Iran may soon reach a peace deal.

JPMorgan and Citi post bumper profits as Iran war boosts traders

Jamie Dimon warns US economy faces ‘complex set of risks’ even as Wall Street banks benefit from market volatility

JPMorgan profits surge to $16.5bn in second-best quarter on record

Jamie Dimon warns economy faces ‘complex set of risks’ even as war in Iran boosts bank’s trading division

United Airlines reportedly pitched government on American Airlines deal. What a combination would look like.

A published report says that United Airlines has pitched senior government officials on whether it could get permission to merge with American Airlines, a transaction that if…

Streaming viewers are OK with double the commercials as ‘subscription fatigue’ sets in

As streaming costs go up, viewers are looking for better deals — and many say they’d watch more ads for lower prices, a new survey shows.

China’s Xi warns Iran conflict leaves world ‘beset by disarray’

Donald Trump says Iran is keen to strike a deal as US blockade of Strait of Hormuz continues

Oil price retreats amid reports of renewed Iran-US talks

President Masoud Pezeshkian says Tehran will accept discussions only within framework of ‘international law’

Ships alter course in Strait of Hormuz amid US navy blockade

Tankers have stopped or turned back as Washington says more than a dozen warships are enforcing transit restrictions

JD Vance takes on ‘poisoned chalice’ of Trump’s foreign policy missions

Vice-president returns to Washington empty-handed after twin failures on Iran talks and in Hungary

Corporate America set to deliver bumper earnings despite Iran war

Analysts expect profits to be boosted by weak dollar and Trump administration’s tax and spending plans

Why ‘glue work’ can finally shine in the age of AI

Automating technical skills will transform the value of those who can build relationships and hold projects together

Young trader who made $250mn on Russian crude sets sights on Guyana

Christopher Eppinger is ‘getting goosebumps’ over opportunities from South American nation’s oil boom

China shock 2.0: the flood of high-tech goods that will change the world

Impelled by furious competition, hefty subsidies and sheer scale, the country’s companies are cutting a swath through the world’s most advanced industries

Geopolitical upheaval spurs family offices to open global branches

US tariffs and Iran war cited among motivations for the rich to spread risk

Goldman Sachs has the top rank among the S&P 500 by this remarkable statistic

The investment bank has consistently rewarded its shareholders.

Intel’s stock just had its best 9-day stretch on record. Can it go even higher?

The chip maker’s stock is already richly valued, an analyst says, but a key catalyst is still on the way

This is the defense sector’s fastest grower — and a $20 billion trade most investors are missing

‘Drone-killing’ technology is now a must-have for government agencies — from Washington to Riyadh.

WNBA No. 1 draft pick Azzi Fudd will make $500,000 as a rookie — more than a 500% raise over last year’s pick

The WNBA’s latest labor agreement paved the way for the league’s wealthiest rookie class ever

Are you a ‘HENRY’? Why 90% of financial advisers will waive their minimums to get your business.

Most advisory firms’ $500,000 or $1 million thresholds are actually just branding tools. Here’s how to tell if you’re actually a good fit for their services.

If you’ve ever been tempted to ‘sell in May and go away’ — now is the time

The stock market’s “Halloween Indicator” is statistically significant during just one year of the presidential cycle.

My friend’s girlfriend went ‘ballistic’ after learning he gives his kids $19,000 a year. Is this a red flag?

“He spent $1,000 on his girlfriend at Christmas and several hundred dollars on each of her children.”

Reeves tells Gulf expats: come to ‘safe harbour’ Britain

UK chancellor is set to review tax rules that hit mobile professionals who are paid by foreign companies

As the Iran conflict squeezes global energy supplies, U.S. oil is gaining an unusual edge

The WTI-Brent spread isn’t telling the whole story about what is going on in the oil market.

Iran open to talks with US, president says

Pezeshkian says discussions can only happen within the framework of ‘international law’

Oil supply crunch intensifies as last Hormuz tankers reach refineries

Final prewar cargoes to leave Gulf set to unload in coming days, escalating a global rush to secure barrels

Trump nominates Pimco executive to lead US Treasury’s international affairs

Bond giant’s head of asset allocation tapped to conduct negotiations with organisations such as the G7

Stock traders’ ‘WTF indicator’ is going off. Why that is a bullish sign — at least for now.

Many investing professionals probably expected the S&P 500 would fall on Monday. Instead, the index rose by a full percentage point, finishing at its highest level in almost…

This is the defense sector’s fastest grower — and a $20 billion trade most investors are missing

‘Drone-killing’ technology is now a must-have for government agencies — from Washington to Riyadh.

Starmer accused of ‘corrosive complacency’ on UK defence by former Nato chief

Lord George Robertson, author of British military review, says premier is not willing to make the necessary investment

Wall Street still loves streaming, but are its affections well placed?

While streaming continues to drive media stocks, especially around quarterly earnings, it's not clear when it will start driving profits for smaller players.

Why SpaceX’s IPO could put pressure on Tesla’s stock

Some investors may choose to snatch up shares in Elon Musk’s rocket maker instead of Tesla, an analyst warned.

Why do older sellers get less money for their homes than younger sellers?

Buying and selling a home can be the most significant financial decisions that families face.

Trump deletes ‘Jesus’ post after backlash from allies

US president circulated image of himself as Christ-like figure shortly after lashing out at Pope Leo

Former Lafarge chief sentenced to six years in jail for financing terrorism

Paris court finds cement maker guilty of paying jihadis to keep operations running in Syria after civil war broke out

Trump says Iran has made contact and wants deal ‘very badly’

President confirms naval blockade of Strait of Hormuz has officially come into effect

How to use bond/CD ladders as the ultimate hedge to keep your money safe

A careful selection of maturities for U.S. Treasury securities and bank CDs can protect you against interest rate risk while safeguarding your cash.

There are years-long waiting lists to retire on college campuses. 6 steps to take before enrolling.

Retiring to a college community can be great — if you can afford it.

Hungary’s election could support Europe’s revival trade

In the long run, the result may be felt far beyond Budapest

Europe’s far right questions merits of Trump ties after Orbán defeat

Alternative for Germany quarrels about Maga after Hungarian election fiasco

Opec production falls more than a quarter as Iran war hits oil exports

Output dropped by biggest volume on record in March with closure of Strait of Hormuz hitting Gulf producers

Trump signals US naval blockade of Strait of Hormuz has begun

President says US military will blow up Iranian boats that come near American warships enforcing embargo

Revolution Medicines says its potential breakthrough pancreatic cancer drug succeeds in late-stage trial

Revolution Medicines' drug for pancreatic cancer succeeded in a highly anticipated Phase 3 trial, the company said.

The tech jobs bust is real. Don’t blame AI (yet)

Why technology firms are shedding workers

Delta Air Lines unveils first new Delta One suite in premium cabin arms race

Delta and other carriers are ramping up premium seats on board.

Revolution Medicines' potential breakthrough pancreatic cancer drug succeeds in late-stage trial

Revolution Medicines' drug for pancreatic cancer succeeded in a highly anticipated Phase 3 trial.

Goldman reports best quarter in 5 years even as bond traders disappoint

Equities unit powers bank’s earnings, while fixed-income, currencies and commodities business fell well short

Pope Leo says he has ‘no fear’ of Trump administration

Comments from Catholic Church head come hours after US president launched scathing attack on him

EU ties €35bn fund release to Hungary’s break with Orbán era

Brussels links unfreezing of funds to 27 conditions it expects incoming prime minister Péter Magyar to deliver on

Populism lost in Hungary but still might win the war, one strategist argues

A strategist argues Viktor Orbán’s defeat was against the prevailing trend, but the Iran war will cement a new global regime of deglobalization, state expansion and stubborn…