Dow Surges 1,200 Points as Market Rallies on Iran Cease-Fire
The S&P 500 and Nasdaq are also jumping higher after Trump agrees to stop attacks for two weeks if Strait of Hormuz reopened.
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The Impact on Oil
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The Strait of Hormuz Is Still Closed. Shippers Are Still Stuck.
President Trump and Defense Secretary Hegseth said the U.S. will be “hanging around” the Strait of Hormuz to make sure Iran reopens it. Shippers need more assurance that their ships and crews will be safe.
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Defense Stocks Mixed After Iran Cease-Fire. Who’s Winning and Who’s Losing.
Shares of Lockheed and Northrop were lower early on Wednesday, after President Trump announced an Iran cease-fire on Tuesday.
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The Economy
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Buy UPS Stock. Better Days Are on the Way.
The iconic shipping company hasn't given investors much to celebrate recently. But headwinds are turning to tailwinds.
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How Anthropic Ended the Cybersecurity Stock Selloff
Palo Alto Networks and CrowdStrike are members of Anthropic’s new Project Glasswing cybersecurity initiative.
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Super Micro Jumps After Chip-Smuggling Twist
Super Micro stock rose after it said it has launched an investigation into how U.S.-assembled servers were allegedly diverted to China.
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Nvidia Stock Rises. Why the Cease-Fire Could End the Chip Maker’s Long Funk.
Shares in the chip maker rise as the cease-fire deal between the U.S. and Iran sparks a broad market rally.
Pasqal Is Going Public. It’s Another Quantum Play.
Pasqal, a French quantum computing start-up, plans to list its shares on the Nasdaq later this year.
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Las Vegas Redux: Sin City Remakes Itself as Its Casinos Sputter
Las Vegas is hoping that rapid growth in high-tech businesses and logistics will offset its stagnant gaming industry.
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The Radical Independence of David Webb
The late investor left behind important lessons for shareholders, JC de Swaan writes in a guest commentary.
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The Economy Endured One Energy Shock. It Can’t Do It Again.
Investors need to start seriously considering that reality, Matthew Jeffrey Vegari writes in a guest commentary.
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How Bain Capital Is Scouring the Globe for Excess Returns
Managing partner David Gross touched on a bit of everything in a sitdown with Barron’s Andy Serwer.
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NFL Kicks Off Mega-Deal With American Express
Amex is replacing Visa as the NFL’s official credit card partner in a seven-year deal possibly worth over $900 million.
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Americans’ ‘Magic Number’ for Retirement Just Jumped to $1.5 Million
The latest annual survey from Northwestern Mutual shows Americans are growing more anxious about having enough money to retire.
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Private Credit Is Coming for Your 401(k). Is the Hype for Real ?
They offer diversification and the potential—but no guarantees—for higher returns than publicly traded stocks and bonds. A final rule is expected later this year.
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The Biggest Threats to Wealth Aren’t Necessarily Bad Investments. The Underappreciated Risks to Your Nest Egg.
Divorce, longevity, and lack of smart estate planning are just some of the things that can derail your financial plan, according to money pros.
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Using Facebook or Instagram? Beware of Investment Scams, Warn State Attorneys General.
Crypto fraud and pump-and-dump schemes are on the rise on some of the most popular social-media platforms.
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