Sabrina Escobar

Sabrina Escobar

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Review & Preview: Even Apple Has a Budget

Review & Preview: Even Apple Has a Budget

A mixed session on Wall Street uncovers a deeper anxiety—what happens if tech giants decide the AI boom is getting too expensive? Plus, a look at today’s inflation data.

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Former Top Diplomat Wendy Sherman Says the Iran War Could Transform Global Commerce

Former Top Diplomat Wendy Sherman Says the Iran War Could Transform Global Commerce

“Iran knows it has that point of leverage, and it can use it every time.”

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Obama’s Top Iran Negotiator Is Worried. Tehran Is Gifting a Taiwan Playbook to China.

Obama’s Top Iran Negotiator Is Worried. Tehran Is Gifting a Taiwan Playbook to China.

“Iran knows it has that point of leverage, and it can use it every time,” says former diplomat Wendy Sherman.

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Switzerland Isn’t Capping Its Population. But We’ll Hear About It Again.

Switzerland Isn’t Capping Its Population. But We’ll Hear About It Again.

The rejection preserves the status quo but analysts warn that the fight is far from over.

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Review & Preview: Peace Trumps Fed

Review & Preview: Peace Trumps Fed

Progress toward a peace deal with Iran outweighed hawkish undertones from Fed Chair Kevin Warsh. Plus, the Knicks’ market impact.

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4 Ways the Iran War Already Changed the Global Economy

4 Ways the Iran War Already Changed the Global Economy

While the conflict was relatively short, it disrupted the energy industry, reshaped regional partnerships, and changed the way countries think of security.

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The Iran War Kicks off a Mad Rush for Green Tech

The Iran War Kicks off a Mad Rush for Green Tech

As geopolitical conflict chokes traditional supply chains, a new wave of start-ups is leveraging green technology to secure the world’s most critical commodities.

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Review & Preview: Revenge of the Selloff

Review & Preview: Revenge of the Selloff

Traders sold the chip rebound on Tuesday. Plus, DraftKings’ prediction market business gains ground.

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Mexico and Canada Are Flirting With New Trade Partners. But They Still Need America.

Mexico and Canada Are Flirting With New Trade Partners. But They Still Need America.

Ottawa and Mexico City want more autonomy through European trade deals, but the economic reality favors Washington.

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Review & Preview: Triple Whammy

Review & Preview: Triple Whammy

Tech and chip stocks pushed the major indexes to fresh highs as Nvidia gave a major boost to Marvell Technology. Plus, a look into Google’s $80 billion equity offering.

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Review and Preview: Shrugging Off the Shock

Review and Preview: Shrugging Off the Shock

Hotter inflation couldn’t stop the S&P 500 and Nasdaq from clocking fresh record closes on Thursday. Plus, a look at consumer spending.

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How Trump's Obsession With Cuba Could Overhaul Its Investment Outlook

How Trump's Obsession With Cuba Could Overhaul Its Investment Outlook

Cuba might open up to private markets if the U.S. forces a regime change, but the transition will be turbulent.

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Review & Preview: An Oily Roller Coaster

Review & Preview: An Oily Roller Coaster

The Dow clinched another record close today. Plus, the SpaceX IPO filing tells us a lot about Elon Musk’s wealth.

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The Seafood Industry Is Facing ‘Extraordinarily Challenging’ Pressures After a Double Whammy of Oil Price Spikes and Tariffs

The Seafood Industry Is Facing ‘Extraordinarily Challenging’ Pressures After a Double Whammy of Oil Price Spikes and Tariffs

“Bringing it to dockside is more expensive. The processing is more expensive. Getting the labor is more expensive.”

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Global Signals: Oil Is Wreaking Havoc on India’s Rupee

Global Signals: Oil Is Wreaking Havoc on India’s Rupee

Asian currencies are down because of fallout from the Iran War and it could mean trouble ahead for the region.

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Review & Preview: 50,000 and a Handshake

Review & Preview: 50,000 and a Handshake

While the Taiwan tripwire remains, the first day of the U.S.-Beijing summit suggests both superpowers are prioritizing market stability over friction.

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Colombia Trade Official Wants to Build a ‘Complementary Economy’ With Venezuela

Colombia Trade Official Wants to Build a ‘Complementary Economy’ With Venezuela

Sofia Cañón discusses Colombia’s manufacturing ambitions, China strategy, and the competitive advantage of two oceans.

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Trump’s China Summit Could Mean Big Things for Boeing, Tesla and Nvidia

Trump’s China Summit Could Mean Big Things for Boeing, Tesla and Nvidia

Semiconductors and soybeans are on the agenda but investors shouldn’t expect seismic shifts.

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Services Prices Gain in April

Services Prices Gain in April

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Review & Preview: Grazing 50,000

Review & Preview: Grazing 50,000

Uncertainty about a potential peace deal with Iran dampened investor sentiment. Plus, Peloton vs. Planet Fitness.

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