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Trump’s Iran ultimatum and signals of a possible deal keep investors on
U.S. President Donald Trump arrives to speak in the Cross Hall of the White House on April 1, 2026 in Washington, DC. Alex Brandon-Pool | Getty Images NewsInvestors are caught between positioning for a swift deal that ends the war and a…
Trump posts expletive-filled Iran threats on Easter Sunday
U.S. President Donald Trump arrives to speak in the Cross Hall of the White House on April 1, 2026 in Washington, DC. Alex Brandon-Pool | Getty Images NewsHello, this is Dylan Butts writing to you from Singapore. Welcome to another…
Japan, South Korea stocks open higher as investors assess Trump’s Iran war
A small boat with fishermen passes as a vessel sits at anchor, amid the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, off Sultan Qaboos Port in Muscat, Oman, March 25, 2026. Stringer | ReutersJapan and South Korean stocks rose Monday, while most…
Oil rises as Trump warns Iran to open Strait of Hormuz by Tuesday
Satellite view of the Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint for global energy supply, connecting the Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Oman. Gallo Images | Getty ImagesOil prices rose on Sunday with U.S. crude topping $114 per barrel, after…
Top Wall Street analysts see strong growth potential in these 3 stocks
Tensions in the Middle East due to the U.S.-Iran war and elevated oil prices continued to impact the stock market this week. Investors with a long-term investment horizon should look beyond near-term challenges and capitalize on the…
Defense startups eye Iran war windfall
This report is from this week's The Tech Download newsletter. Like what you see? You can subscribe here.Once considered a taboo sector to funnel money into by venture capitalists, defense tech has seen a remarkable shift over the past…
Can defense save Europe’s ailing car industry?
Ludovic Marin | AFP | Getty ImagesThe European car industry is in a structural crisis. Slowing demand for electric vehicles, lost market share to Chinese competitors and higher borrowing costs have created the perfect storm for the…
Trump confirms both military officers missing in Iran have been saved
A U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle piloted by a member of the 494th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron takes off from Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, in support of regional security operations, April 30, 2021.Staff Sgt. Zade…
Polymarket removes bet on rescue mission in Iran
Samuel Boivin | Nurphoto | Getty ImagesPolymarket removed a forum related to the rescue mission of U.S. military servicemembers amid political pressure, the latest sign of mounting scrutiny around prediction markets.Rep. Seth Moulton,…
Buffett may end donations to Gates charity over Bill’s ties to Epstein
BECKY QUICK: Warren, welcome. It is wonderful to see you this morning.WARREN BUFFETT: It is fun to be on.QUICK: You are on for an interesting reason.For 22 years, you had been holding an annual luncheon — an auction for a luncheon — to…