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Stock futures tick higher as investors monitor latest in U.S.-Iran developments: Live updates
Traders works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) at the opening bell in New York on April 30, 2026. Timothy A. Clary | AFP | Getty Images U.S. stock futures inched higher Sunday night as investors closely eyed the latest developments in the Middle East. S&P 500 futures added 0.1%, and […]
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Trump says U.S. will ‘free’ ships trapped in Persian Gulf by Strait of Hormuz closure
U.S. President Donald Trump speaks to reporters as he departs the White House on May 1, 2026 in Washington, DC. Anna Moneymaker | Getty Images President Donald Trump said Sunday that the U.S. will attempt to “free” stranded cargo ships that have been trapped by the Strait of Hormuz closure since the war with Iran […]
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Greg Abel earns solid scorecard from Berkshire shareholders after first annual meeting
Greg Abel, CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, speaks during the Berkshire Hathaway Annual Shareholders Meeting in Omaha, NE on May 2, 2026. CNBC OMAHA, Nebraska — In his debut running Berkshire Hathaway‘s annual meeting, Greg Abel delivered what many shareholders came to see: a steady hand, a firm grasp of the sprawling conglomerate and just enough of […]
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