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Toyota fourth-quarter profit misses by wide margin as U.S. tariffs drive
Toyota signage at the New York International Auto Show in New York City on April 2, 2026.Danielle DeVries | CNBCJapan's Toyota Motor on Friday reported a 49% drop in fourth-quarter operating profit, missing analysts' estimates as U.S.…
U.S.-Iran fire exchange rattles fragile Hormuz ceasefire
In an aerial view, a Valero refinery is seen on May 5, 2026 in Corpus Christi, Texas.Brandon Bell | Getty ImagesOil resumed its rally Friday after the U.S. and Iran exchanged fire in the Strait of Hormuz, fanning fears that the fragile…
Who shot first? Hormuz heats again as ceasefire and oil markets in peril
U.S. President Donald Trump sits at a table monitoring military operations during Operation Epic Fury against Iran, with U.S. flags visible behind him, in Washington, United States, on March 2, 2026.The White House via X | Anadolu |…
Japan’s battle against the weak yen is colliding with economic reality
While authorities have typically refrained from immediately confirming currency interventions, they usually issue warnings beforehand — an intentional, strategic ambiguity that keeps the element of surprise to maximize market…
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Offshore vessel 'Zakher Duty' at the Port of Fujairah, as the U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran limits marine traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, in Fujairah, United Arab Emirates, May 6, 2026. Amr Alfiky | ReutersAsia-Pacific markets traded…
GOP eyes states to redraw House maps
Demonstrators opposed to redrawing Florida's Congressional map hold signs outside the Florida State Capitol in Tallahassee, Florida, US, on Tuesday, April 28, 2026. Malcolm Jackson | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesTennessee's Republican Gov.…
CoreWeave (CRWV) Q1 earnings report 2026
CoreWeave shares tumbled as much as 10% in extended trading on Thursday after the AI infrastructure provider issued light revenue guidance and increased its 2026 capital spending forecast.Here's how the company did in comparison with…
U.S. and Iran trade fire in Strait of Hormuz; each claims other shot first
A satellite view of the Strait of Hormuz, a strategic waterway between Iran and Oman that links the Persian Gulf to the Arabian Sea.Gallo Images | Getty ImagesThe U.S. and Iran opened fire in the Strait of Hormuz, with each side claiming…
Airbnb (ABNB) earnings Q1 2026
Airbnb reported mixed first-quarter results after the bell on Thursday and warned of regional weakness spurred by the war in Iran. Here's how the company did versus the LSEG estimates:Earnings per share: 26 cents vs. 29 cents…
Iran reviewing U.S. proposal, Trump says war will end soon: Reports
U.S. President Donald Trump speaks to reporters as he departs the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., May 1, 2026. Kevin Lamarque | ReutersIran is "currently reviewing" messages from the U.S. that it received via Pakistani mediators,…