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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

‘Dream coastal retreat’: The late Hulk Hogan’s charming Florida beach cottage listed for $4.5 million—next door to his mansion

Hulk Hogan’s waterfront Florida “cottage” has been put on the market for $4.5 million, just two months after his primary residence—where he died in July 2025—was listed for just…

Oil prices rise as concerns about ‘fragile’ cease-fire see Goldman warn of $115 crude by end of the year

Traders wary that traffic through the Strait of Hormuz is still restricted.

BDO axes 31 partner roles as AI pressure grows and profits fall

Move comes amid downturn for professional services after hiring spree during pandemic

Ackman in talks to launch fund to bet on investor complacency

Strategy would echo doomsday trades that earned Pershing Square a big windfall during the pandemic

Shipping stalls as Tehran dictates terms in Hormuz

Despite US-Iran ceasefire deal fewer tankers passed the crucial waterway than during fiercest days of fighting

Shipping stalls as Tehran dictates terms in Strait of Hormuz

Despite US-Iran ceasefire deal fewer tankers passed the crucial waterway than during fiercest days of fighting

Iran war has exposed the weakness of the dollar

As Opec members have long understood, it is not a good idea to give users of your product an incentive to find alternatives

The case for trade, remade

There are good reasons to believe it is likely to follow the rewiring of global finance earlier this century

Reform UK donor runs company linked to sanctioned Iranian conglomerate

Dubai-based Orico described by French court as ‘subsidiary’ of a group that is majority owned by foundation with close ties to Islamic regime

Hizbollah attacks Israel after wave of strikes on Lebanon

Donald Trump says US military to ‘remain in place’ around Iran until full deal reached

Will Trump stick with his Iran truce?

US president’s ceasefire deal is fraying, the hawks in his alliance are sceptical and Tehran still controls the strait

Trump’s ceasefire fails to heal Maga split over Iran war

Right-wing supporters of the US campaign condemn compromise with Tehran

Ditch ‘alarming’ risk warnings to spur UK retail investment, fund managers told

Trials show more balanced messages boost share of wealth in equities

‘I plan to exit corporate life’: I’m 50 and have $400,000. My wife is a teacher. Can I retire at 55?

“I would like to stop working in about five years to spend more time with our child and support my wife.”

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.

S&P 500 smashes back above two key moving averages, in a rare display of strength. Here’s what history shows happens next.

What a difference a day makes.

‘This is an overlooked catastrophe’: Why do so many hospitals not accept Medicare Advantage for cancer patients?

“Insurers have pushed certain cancer-care centers out of network before the end of the calendar or policy year.”

‘I paid the $10 entry fee’: A friend picked my March Madness bracket. Ethically, do I owe her half of my $150 winnings?

“There was no real expectation of splitting the winnings.”

‘They essentially have a blackmail card up their sleeve’: A look at Iran’s plan to charge tankers to use the Strait of Hormuz

Iran’s plans to impose tolls on tankers passing through the Strait of Hormuz is turning the key waterway into a financial battlefield.

How the ‘TACO’ trade went from a light-hearted Wall Street joke to a serious moneymaker

Since the start of President Trump’s second term, nine of the 10 top days for the S&P 500 have been spurred by de-escalation either involving tariffs or Iran.

Corona brewer says shoppers are going for cheaper beer and wine, as it grows more cautious on demand

Constellation Brands pulled its longer-term outlook, after executives last year said concerns about ICE raids and higher prices were keeping Hispanic consumers from going out.

Bonds may be the real winner now that the world economy has sidestepped a historic oil crisis

The Iran crisis threatened “the largest geopolitical oil supply disruption in history,” the Dallas Fed warned.

NHS data chief pushes for deeper rollout of Palantir technology despite outcry

Ming Tang says the platform, which collates patient information in one place, is delivering ‘outstanding results’ in England

Ceasefire offers moment of respite for battered Tehran

Residents of Iran’s capital seek to begin picking up the pieces of their lives even if few believe conflict is truly over

These infrastructure stocks are gaining smart-money interest as data centers strain the U.S. power grid

Institutional investors are pivoting toward the “picks and shovels” of the power sector — and opening a new frontier for AI-driven growth.

Oil prices notch biggest daily drop in almost 6 years as cease-fire deal offers two weeks of uncertainty

Oil prices posted their biggest one-day percentage decline in almost six years on Wednesday after the U.S. and Iran agreed to a two-week cease-fire.

Middle East ceasefire under pressure over Israeli strikes on Lebanon

Bombardment prompted Iran to halt passage of oil tankers through Strait of Hormuz

Micron and other memory stocks soar as Iran cease-fire refocuses attention on the AI boom

The memory trade had been coming undone in recent weeks, but it now looks to be back on in a big way following the announcement of a two-week cease-fire agreement with Iran.

Haircut for UK taxpayers after lenders take control of struggling broadband provider

National Wealth Fund gave Gigaclear £240mn guarantee three years ago and is now the biggest shareholder

Here’s when gas prices and airfares could go down if the Iran cease-fire holds

Stock markets were rallying on Wednesday, but drivers shouldn’t hold their breath waiting for a return to prewar gas prices.

Fed officials sparred over response to energy surge caused by Iran war

Minutes of March meeting show policymakers debated whether to focus on inflation or jobs market risks

Delta CEO says airline will 'meaningfully' cut growth plans, sees $300 million boost from its refinery

Delta is scaling back its flight plans as fuel costs grow to reduce its expenses.

Jeff Shell leaves Paramount after allegations of SEC violations; company calls claims 'baseless'

Paramount President Jeff Shell is leaving his position after a lawsuit accused him of violating SEC rules.

JD Vance to lead US delegation in Islamabad talks

Iran threatens to withdraw from ceasefire pact over Lebanon attacks while Israel and the US say it was not included in deal

Why home builders’ stocks are getting such a big boost from the cease-fire deal with Iran

Falling interest rates and oil prices, which could put more money into the pockets of potential home buyers, provide some hope for a turnaround.

The New York Times says it has identified Satoshi, bitcoin’s inventor. The crypto industry doesn’t seem to care.

A report in the New York Times claims to have identified the person who goes by the pseudonym Satoshi Nakamato, the inventor of bitcoin and one of the richest people on Earth.

Iran demands crypto fees for ships passing Hormuz during ceasefire

Country’s oil exporters’ union says toll to be paid in cryptocurrency and vessels monitored for weapons

Americans would love this $25,000 hybrid SUV — but it’s not available here yet

Chinese vehicles may not be for sale in the U.S. yet, but they’re already getting positive reviews. “Other automakers should be paying attention,” said a vehicle-test editor at…

White House pushed Pakistan to broker temporary Iran ceasefire

Idea for pause in fighting originated from Donald Trump’s team even as he escalated threats against Iran

Trump administration sets up to 100% tariffs on some imported drugs, with many companies exempt

The Trump administration is preparing to impose new tariffs on drugmakers that have not struck deals with the president to lower their U.S. drug prices.

Keir Starmer leans into his Iran response to resonate with voters

Labour’s sober election pitch puts the prime minister’s handling of the war in the Middle East at its centre

Israel launches massive strikes on central Beirut after Iran ceasefire

Israeli military fires barrage of missiles on Lebanese capital as it vows to continue war on Hizbollah

Markets looking ‘through the noise’ of Iran war — but key questions remain, says JPMorgan

There is still a lot of negotiating ahead, with conflicting demands from Washington and Tehran, according to the analysts

Delta’s stock soars after a well-timed earnings report showed higher fuel costs weren’t an issue

Delta had better-than-expected earnings reported after the Iran cease-fire was announced.

Iran demands fees for ships passing Hormuz during ceasefire

Oil exporters’ union says fees to be paid in cryptocurrency and vessels monitored for weapons

Why the U.S. Navy’s retail business is fighting Walmart and Amazon to fund its own future

The Navy runs more than 300 stores globablly but its operations are at risk because retail giants like Walmart, Amazon and Target are taking market share.

The New York Times says it’s identified Satoshi, the inventor of bitcoin

A report in The New York Times claims to have identified the person who goes by the pseudonym Satoshi Nakamato, the inventor of bitcoin and one of the richest people on Earth.

UK house prices fall in March as uncertainty over Middle East war weighs on demand

Halifax reports market slowdown as mortgage rates rise

Then and now: Comparing where the S&P 500, crude and other assets are to the pre-war situation

The cease-fire reached between the U.S. and Iran on Tuesday night presents a marker showing how things have shifted in global financial markets.

Russian military hackers reroute British internet users’ traffic

UK National Cyber Security Centre warns vulnerable routers will let attackers steal passwords and log-in details

The question over Trump’s ‘historic’ refinery deal: $300bn or $40mn?

Reliance Industries has made no announcement to the stock exchange about the project in Brownsville, Texas

US and Iran agree 2-week ceasefire that will open Strait of Hormuz

Donald Trump had warned of attacks that would threaten ‘a whole civilisation’

Freedom itself is at stake in Hungary

Sunday’s election will show if it’s possible to defeat Orbán’s illiberal democracy

Perplexity revenue jumps 50% in pivot from search to AI agents

San Francisco-based start-up surges from push into more complex and potentially more lucrative AI services

The dystopian fantasy of uselessness

Fears that AI will strip our lives of meaning are based on three fallacies

Jet fuel supply concerns grow as war with Iran drags on, airlines cut flights

Fuel prices have nearly doubled in the U.S. since the United States and Israel attacked Iran.

Middle East ceasefire under pressure as strikes continue

Iran threatens to withdraw from agreement over Israeli attacks on Lebanon

Oil tumbles and stocks surge after Iran ceasefire agreed

Tehran says it will allow ‘safe passage’ through Strait of Hormuz during two-week ceasefire

Stocks surge and oil price slides on truce hopes

Tehran says it will allow ‘safe passage’ through Strait of Hormuz during 2-week ceasefire

Trump says US and Iran will ‘dig up and remove’ nuclear material

Oil tumbles and stocks surge after US and Iran agree two-week ceasefire

Stock futures surge, oil prices slide as Trump announces two-week cease-fire with Iran

U.S. stock futures jumped and oil prices fell on Tuesday evening, after President Donald Trump announced a two-week-long cease-fire deal with Iran that would delay a planned…

Levi’s boosts its sales outlook, defying concerns about the impact of the Iran conflict

The jeans maker says shoppers are snapping up its new gear — and it became the latest clothing company to say the TV series “Love Story” was helping sales.

My second husband will leave me $540,000 if I bequeath him my $130,000 net worth. What will happen to my two sons?

“I doubt he would pass anything on to them.”

15 stocks to put on your list to buy when the market recovers

These stocks are good bets to outperform. because they’re sensitive to changes in market liquidity.

‘I paid the $10 entry fee’: A friend picked my March Madness bracket. Ethically, do I owe her half of my $150 winnings?

“There was no real expectation of splitting the winnings.”

CrowdStrike, Palo Alto Networks shares pop as cybersecurity bulls finally get some AI validation

A new coalition announced by Anthropic suggests that the AI company is looking to partner with traditional cybersecurity vendors — not compete against them.

Levi Strauss revenue jumps again, with DTC making up more than half of sales for the first time

Levi Strauss beat estimates on the top and bottom lines and raised its guidance, which doesn't take into account President Donald Trump's latest tariff rates.

One in eight British residents has left UAE since Iran war, data shows

Departures from Gulf state raise concerns among school operators banking on growth in student numbers

Prices for oil cargoes hit record highs as Trump Iran deadline nears

President warns ‘whole civilization will die tonight’ if Tehran does not strike deal by 8pm ET

Amazon’s stock could soar 50%, as this analyst says investors are looking at AI spending all wrong

Amazon’s aggressive AI investments are spooking investors — but one analyst believes they’re necessary for the company to fulfill accelerating cloud demand.

Corona brewer’s stock has rallied ahead of earnings amid signs of improving beer sales

Shares of Constellation Brands have bounced this year, amid hopes that beer drinking will pick back up.

‘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.”

Bill Ackman strikes a chord with Universal bid

But financier needs the backing of Vincent Bolloré and his Vivendi media group

UK signals it will not let US use British bases to attack Iran’s civilian infrastructure

Downing Street reiterates that Iran conflict ‘isn’t our war’

Here’s the real reason these 3 airlines are raising their bag fees

Three major airlines have hiked their checked-bag fees this month, in another blow for travelers still reeling from long TSA lines and increased airfare.

Iran war upends spring housing market. Here's what real estate agents are seeing

Home buyers in the first quarter were more concerned about the economy and mortgage rates than they were about home prices, CNBC's Housing Market Survey found.

Russian military hackers reroute British internet users’ traffic

UK National Cyber Security Centre warns that vulnerable routers will let attackers steal passwords and log-in details

Reform UK accused of risking economy with visa threat over reparations

Populist party says it would bar citizens of countries demanding compensation over transatlantic slave trade

Stocks fall as Trump’s Tuesday night deadline for Iran looms: ‘The market is certainly on edge’

U.S. stocks were lower Tuesday — but with the S&P 500 still modestly positive in April — as President Donald Trump intensified his threats against Iran to reopen the Strait of…

Anthropic appears to have overtaken OpenAI on this key financial metric

Anthropic shared that its annualized revenue has grown to $30 billion, in a sign of its rapidly evolving financial fortunes.

Bill Ackman’s Pershing offers to buy Universal Music in €55bn deal

Proposed transaction would combine world’s largest music group with a blank-cheque company

US strikes military targets on Kharg Island as Trump escalates threats

President warns ‘whole civilization will die tonight’ if Iran does not strike deal by 8pm ET deadline

Nursing homes are drugging your parents to keep them docile — and falsifying medical records to cover it up

The U.S. government found “alarming instances” of inappropriate use of drugs on vulnerable people.

These energy stocks are especially cheap when you consider how expensive oil has become

A group of oil-related stocks is “trading ~30% below where its historic relationship with oil implies,” according to one analyst.

The war to break Iran’s economy

Iranians fear Trump’s threats against “whole civilization” are part of an onslaught on fabric of nation

Hedge funds make record bets against European stocks

Short positions rise sharply as traders eye economic fallout from Iran war

IMF warns of emerging markets’ exposure to ‘flighty’ hedge funds

Non-bank lenders rapidly reduce holdings of EM debt during shocks such as the Iran war, analysis suggests

U.S. oil prices top $115 a barrel after reports that Iran’s Kharg Island targeted with multiple strikes

Oil prices were rising on Tuesday after reports that the U.S. conducted strikes on military targets on they key island.

A generational buying opportunity has opened up for U.S. tech stocks, says Goldman Sachs

Investors are now faced with the best opportunity in decades to buy beaten-down tech stocks, say Goldman Sachs strategists.

U.S. assets and gold are being sold offshore as the world scrambles to afford higher oil prices

It’s six weeks into the Iran war, and foreign countries have begun selling U.S. assets and gold to afford the cost of higher oil prices.

The market, the Fed and the economy are ignoring war risks, says this strategist

The Fed will eventually have to lift interest rates, no matter the official denials, argues a strategist.

Novo Nordisk's explosive Wegovy pill launch draws a new wave of patients into GLP-1 weight loss treatment

CNBC spoke with five U.S. patients who recently started the pill following its launch and have varying initial experiences with the drug.

Citi sets aggressive targets for bankers in wealth management unit

Revised goals involve net revenue and value of assets clients entrust to Citi as business has lagged Wall Street peers

Bill Ackman says his stake in Universal Music has languished — and now he’s come up with a $64 billion offer

Pershing Square has proposed a merger to address the stock’s “underperformance.”

Bill Ackman’s Pershing Square offers €55bn to buy Universal Music Group

Proposed deal would combine world’s largest music group with a blank-cheque company

Trump says US could destroy Iran ‘in one night’ as he demands opening of Hormuz

President steps up threats to target civil infrastructure if Tehran does not agree deal by Tuesday night

Artemis II astronauts head back to Earth after record-breaking Moon trip

Donald Trump congratulates crew and promises Nasa will establish human lunar presence

Jeff Bezos’s new lab hires xAI co-founder from OpenAI

Kyle Kosic joins Project Prometheus, the secretive start-up working on systems that can understand the physical world

The internet is deciding what to forget

Do digital bananas in Hawaiian shirts chatting up pineapples need to be saved for posterity? Probably not

Brussels banking rules could hit lenders and UK-EU ‘reset’, City figures warn

Concern that efforts to boost European defence spending could also be damaged

JPMorgan to build Canary Wharf’s tallest tower after City airport approval

Bank wins clearance for 265-metre skyscraper after talks over low-flying aircraft

The future of global trade won’t depend on the Strait of Hormuz

A new infrastructure is being built rapidly to avoid the strategic chokepoint and ensure global energy and food security

US counts cost of equipment destroyed in Iran war

Lost aircraft and radars contribute to estimated $500mn daily price tag and leave US exposed elsewhere

Anthropic in chips deals with Google and Broadcom worth hundreds of billions

AI start-up secures more computing capacity as annualised revenues hit $30bn

Iran’s top military command calls Trump’s threats against infrastructure ‘delusional’

Tehran says US president’s ‘rude’ and ‘baseless’ threats do not make up for America’s ‘humiliation’ in the region

Broadcom’s stock is rising. Here’s why its new Google and Anthropic deals are so significant.

Expanded chip agreements “put the spotlight back on Broadcom as a major winner” and could pave the way for earnings upside, analysts say.

Trump says US could destroy Iran ‘in one night’ as he demands opening of Hormuz

President steps up threats to target civil infrastructure if Tehran does not agree deal by Tuesday night

Amazon, USPS strike a deal — showing they still need each other despite threats of big delivery cuts

The agreement arrives as Amazon continues to expand its warehouse network and focus on same-day deliveries.

Here’s the somewhat surprising stock that will soon join the S&P 500

In replacing Hologic, the index committee at S&P Dow Jones opted for a convenience-store retailer instead of another healthcare company.

As stocks approach a true comeback, here’s where investors can find the richest opportunities

The S&P 500 remains down this year despite its recent rebound.

A top J.P. Morgan strategist tackles some of the biggest myths about the war in Iran

Just because the U.S. is a net exporter of certain fuels doesn’t mean its economy won’t feel some serious blowback from higher global energy costs driven by the conflict in Iran.

Trump administration finalizes better-than-feared Medicare Advantage payment rate in boost to health insurers

The Trump administration will increase average Medicare Advantage payments by 2.48%, or more than $13 billion, in 2027.

Strait of Hormuz sees increased ship traffic ahead of Trump’s deadline. Here’s why oil prices are not budging.

The Strait of Hormuz saw an uptick in traffic over the weekend, as a looming U.S. deadline for Iran to reopen the key waterway kept markets on edge.

UK to host meeting on safe passage through the strait after war

Conference comes after Donald Trump warns western allies they will have to secure the strategically important waterway

Trump moves to scrap utility bill aid for Americans, as soaring energy costs hit over $1,000 on average this winter

The White House is moving to scrap a program that helps low-income people pay their utility bills at a time when Americans’ energy costs are surging.

Trump renews threat to ‘decimate’ Iran as Tuesday deadline looms

US president says power plants and bridges will be attacked if Tehran does not open Strait of Hormuz

3 factors that could get software stocks going again after a brutal stretch

It may not be a quick turnaround for the software sector, but here are three themes investors should monitor as they consider whether to re-engage.

Americans are increasingly saying they won’t pay their taxes this year as a political protest. Here’s what could happen to them.

TikTok videos suggest paying taxes is voluntary — but that’s a myth. People who don’t pay can be fined and even end up in prison.

I just learned my 82-year-old mother owes $130,000 in back taxes to the IRS — and she could lose her house

My sibling and I want to inherit the house one day, but we might have to sell to pay off the debt.

This ‘overlooked’ AI stock is a new top pick at Morgan Stanley

Morgan Stanley says investors still aren’t giving Seagate’s stock enough respect, despite its massive recent gains.

‘I worked very hard’: I’m 71 and have $6 million after scrimping and saving. My son, 33, wants money for a house. Do I say yes?

“My son is 33 years old, married, with an 18-month-old baby and another baby due in September.”

How a ‘short squeeze’ could still move Avis’s stock much higher

Avis’s stock could still rally a lot more because of a technical “short squeeze” triggered in late March, according to Deutsche Bank.

The UK is turning the energy crisis into a political mess

Castigating companies for ‘profiteering’ is nonsensical and unhelpful rhetoric

How Europe made Viktor Orbán

Hungary’s illiberal champion has benefited from the misjudgments and complacency of other leaders

Why the S&P 500 could drop to 6,000 before it reaches a fresh record high

The S&P 500 needs a bigger selloff before it can start marching to a fresh record high, says BTIG’s Jonathan Krinsky.

It’s not just patients who are sick of fighting health insurers. Doctors are frustrated, too.

The pattern is clear — insurance companies get rewarded for their ability to profit from system complexity.

Economy jolted by Iran war. Inflation bubbles up and service companies curb employment.

The largest part of the economy grew a bit slower in March as the Iran war drove up oil and other prices and companies responded by reducing employment, suggesting a rockier path…

Israeli strikes shut down crucial Iranian petrochemical plants

Vital industry sites and export revenue sources hit as Tehran threatens to respond ‘crushingly’ to Trump ultimatum

Jamie Dimon warns rising oil prices could trigger a recession and a bear market in 2026

Jamie Dimon warns of a “skunk at the party” in 2026 in the form of rising inflation leading to a selloff in the stock market.

United Airlines wants even higher ticket prices. It’ll get them — with or without the Iran war.

United’s new ‘luxury’ strategy is a risky bet for investors when fares and complaints are sky-high.

Is the world running out of oil? Here are three ways Goldman Sachs is answering that critical question.

Analysts led by Yulia Zhestkova Grigsby, a commodities strategist, looked at product supplies, price responses and anecdotes to address the issue of whether the global economy is…

JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon in annual letter cites risks in geopolitics, AI and private markets

JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon in his annual letter to shareholders noted the country's 250th anniversary and called for a broad recommitment to American ideals.

Google just sucker-punched these highflying tech stocks — don’t let the relief rally fool you

Google’s TurboQuant cracks the memory-chip cartel — and the hardware-heavy AI thesis now looks like yesterday’s news.

Britain needs a plan to invest in defence

Repeated delays are worrying partners and risk losing key technologies

US stock futures rise on reports of Middle East ceasefire proposal

Proposal for 45-day ceasefire reported to have been shared by Pakistan, Egypt and Turkey ahead of Trump deadline

‘This is an overlooked catastrophe’: Why do so many hospitals not accept Medicare Advantage for cancer patients?

“Insurers have pushed certain cancer-care centers out of network before the end of the calendar or policy year.”

Trump is hastening Britain’s return to the EU

Economics, security and domestic politics all point the Starmer government towards Brussels

Jamie Dimon warns private credit losses will be larger than feared

JPMorgan chief raises alarm on weakening lending standards in annual shareholder letter

Is it unethical to use AI in my Airbnb photos to market my property to guests?

“No matter what I do, the beds still look a bit creased and worn, even grubby, in pictures.”

‘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.”

Bank of England divided on how to tackle energy-induced inflation

After a rare unanimous vote to hold interest rates in March, conflicting approaches are likely at this month’s MPC meeting

Bank of England divided over how to tackle energy-induced inflation

After a rare unanimous vote to hold interest rates in March, conflicting approaches are likely at this month’s MPC meeting

EU warns capitals against turning energy crunch into fiscal crisis

Excessive spending to cushion soaring prices would have ‘serious fiscal implications’, says economy commissioner

Jones steps back from Downing St role as Romeo’s influence grows

Chief secretary to prime minister is less central to Starmer’s Number 10 operation after arrival of new head of civil service

Why this oil shock is different

Governments and central banks are out of policy ammunition to contain the economic fallout

Maga stands by Trump on Iran — for now

On the streets of small-town Georgia, the president’s base is backing the war as swing voters waver

Private equity buyouts slump as AI fears and war dent dealmaking

Groups agreed acquisitions worth $172bn in three months to March, a 36 per cent fall from previous quarter

Let technology explore what the voters really want

New insights into motivation and strength of feeling could help democracy work better

Trump vows to destroy Iran’s power plants and bridges unless it reopens strait

As war enters sixth week, the price of Brent crude rises slightly above $110 a barrel

‘I was shoveling sidewalks at 8 years old’: I’m a 73-year-old boomer dad with two kids. Here’s what I teach them about finance

“My parents knew nothing about finance and investing, so my buddies and I had to figure it out on our own.”

‘I plan to take out a mortgage’: My father died. Should I buy the family home from my mom at a 40% discount?

“I’ve been caring for my mother, and we each currently occupy a unit in the house.”

April is usually a strong month for stocks — but three factors now jeopardize the market rebound

Worries about Fed rate hikes and souring earnings expectations could easily trip up the market for a second straight month.

Iran allows Iraqi ships through Hormuz strait

Tehran’s decision could allow 3mn b/d of oil to be released to international markets

Is AI the new fracking?

The backlash against data centres chimes with energy Nimbyism of the past

Delta kicks off an earnings season focused on surging gas prices and the Iran war

When Delta Air Lines kicks off the first-quarter earnings season on Wednesday, the air carrier’s results and forecast will offer a deeper look at how well U.S. customers and…

Trump vows to destroy Iran’s power plants and bridges unless it reopens strait

US special forces locate second missing crew member from F-15E shot down over Iran

‘Our mood changes almost on a daily basis’: Why $4 gas prices feel a lot worse this time around

As far as gas prices go, there is no hive mind.

‘This is an overlooked catastrophe’: Why do so many hospitals not accept Medicare Advantage for cancer patients?

“Insurers have pushed certain cancer-care centers out of network before the end of the calendar or policy year.”

Nelson Peltz’s bidding war highlights $25bn wave of asset manager consolidation

Quest for scale puts global money manager tie-ups on pace to crush last year’s deal total as costs and competition mount

‘I feel overwhelmed’: I’m 56 and only have $60,000 in my IRA. Is it too late for me?

“My husband has a pension, but I worry that if he passes before me, I could be left with nothing.”

‘We’re aiming for a monthly income of $11,500’: I’m 64. I’ve $1.5 million in a 401(k). How do I time my withdrawals?

“I plan to start collecting my Social Security of $4,100 at 68.”

Inflation or recession? The tug of war in bond markets

Governments’ borrowing costs are being pulled in opposite directions

US rescues second fighter jet airman shot down over Iran

Trump hails recovery of weapons system officer who spent more than 24 hours on the ground

US rescues second airman from fighter jet shot down in Iran

Recovery of missing officer follows complex mission in country’s south-west

How we gave up on forgiveness

What was once seen as a virtue is now viewed as a moral weakness — leaving a society mired in toxicity

Stagflation fears demolish confidence in UK housing

Shares across the sector are taking a beating

400% gains for AI stocks help drive Hong Kong IPOs to 5-year high

Deal backlogs and stricter quality controls are pushing some tech firms back to mainland Chinese listings

How Iran keeps firing missiles under bombardment

Tehran is still launching retaliatory strikes on Israel and Gulf states

Military briefing: How Iran keeps firing missiles under bombardment

Tehran is still launching retaliatory strikes on Israel and Gulf states

Pharma just ‘scratching the surface’ of weight-loss drug market

Novo Nordisk chief estimates industry reaching only 15% of potential customers at most

The professional negotiators who do deals with cyber criminals

With ransomware attacks on the rise, businesses are calling on a new class of security expert to help with high-stakes talks

Campaign to curb cars in Berlin sparks uproar ahead of election

Conservatives and far right are opposing a citizens’ initiative to restrict traffic in the German capital

Renters’ Rights Act brings big changes to UK property market

New rules aim to provide safety and security for tenants, but landlords are anxious

UK courts Anthropic to expand in London after US defence clash

Keir Starmer’s government steps up efforts to get American AI start-up to grow its presence in Britain

Business leaders now have ‘permission to be the assholes they are’, says Brené Brown

Researcher warns political climate is ‘sinister’ and ‘anti-empathy’

Countries must not hoard fuel during Iran war, warns IEA

Fatih Birol makes veiled reference to China as he urges nations to avoid export bans despite worsening supply shock

Trump makes fresh Iran threat as search continues for missing US airman

US president threatens to rain ‘hell’ down if Strait of Hormuz does not reopen within 48 hours

What’s an ‘E-shaped’ economy — and where do you fit in it?

The middle class is at the center of the changing shape of the economy. Here’s what you need to know.

In today’s job market, it’s more ‘show me a desk’ than ‘show me the money’

Job security is a growing priority for workers. Here’s where they can find it.

Buyers finally have leverage in the housing market. Here are 3 smart ways to use it.

Though house hunters face challenges from rising mortgage rates and climbing home prices, the power is now in their hands.

Private-credit crisis or growing pains? Why the ‘Big Six’ banks are a safer bet.

Stress in private credit makes the relative stability of major U.S. banks look increasingly attractive.

Gas-tax breaks sound tempting at $4 a gallon. Too bad they don’t actually work.

Suspending taxes may win votes — but the math doesn’t add up for drivers.

The 5 highest-paid college basketball players this year: No. 1 is making $4.2 million from NIL

As the Final Four of March Madness tips off, multiple athletes are now earning over $1 million from NIL deals

‘Mass layoffs by email might be the new norm’ as Oracle lays off thousands that way

The cloud-computing and database company began cutting jobs on Tuesday, with many workers being alerted over email.

Want to watch every Yankees game on TV this year? It’ll cost you over $1,200.

To show how expensive and complicated it can be to watch all of an MLB team’s games, we looked at the Yankees, who will appear on 10 different networks or streaming platforms this…

April typically showers stock investors with gains — but this year is no sure bet

Between tax season and early sell-in-May activity, investors shouldn’t count on an April rally.

Basic business class is here with new, stripped-down United Polaris fares

United is overhauling its fare classes, offering cheaper business class and premium economy fares that are more restrictive.

Easter is getting so expensive that some parents are putting socks and leftover Halloween candy in their kids’ baskets

With candy prices up, here’s how people are saving money while putting their Easter baskets together.

‘We’re aiming for a monthly income of $11,500’: I’m 64. I’ve $1.5 million in a 401(k). How do I time my withdrawals?

“I plan to start collecting my Social Security of $4,100 at 68.”

The Chinese box office isn't the Hollywood kingmaker it used to be. Here's why

Shifting government content controls and postpandemic Hollywood trends have made China less of a player in the global box office landscape.

There’s a new ETF for memory stocks. History suggests that might be an ominous sign.

“If history is a guide, this is precisely the time you want to be selling memory-exposed names,” market technician says.

‘I feel overwhelmed’: I’m 56 and have a $60,000 SEP IRA. Is it too late for me?

“My husband has a pension, but I worry that if he passes before me, I could be left with nothing.”

‘I’d like to be a superhost’: Is it unethical to use AI in my Airbnb photos to market my property?

“No matter what I do, the beds still look a bit creased and worn, even grubby, in pictures.”

US searches for crew member after fighter jet shot down over Iran

One of the two personnel on the American F-15E aircraft has been rescued while a second warplane has been lost

Go to court and lose out on £9bn car finance redress scheme, says FCA boss

Comments by Nikhil Rathi position watchdog for stand-off with claims management companies and law firms