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World has ‘never experienced’ soaring refining margins like this, TotalEnergies CEO tells CNBC
Roughly 15% of TotalEnergies’ production is offline, as the war with Iran nears the one-month mark, but surging oil prices have more than made up for the lost barrels, chairman and CEO Patrick Pouyanné told CNBC in an exclusive interview. With Brent crude trading solidly above $100 a barrel, much of the attention has focused […]
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Circle heads for it worst day on record as proposed law could limit stablecoin yield
Traders work on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange on the day of Circle Internet Group’s initial public offering on June 5, 2025. Brendan McDermid | Reuters Stablecoin issuer Circle is tumbling as the latest version of a bill known as the Clarity Act shows it could limit yield on stablecoin balances. The […]
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Jamie Dimon says Iran war makes Middle East peace prospects better in the long term
Key Points JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon said the Iran war is risky in the short run but could improve the odds of a lasting Middle East peace. Dimon tied the peace calculus directly to economics, arguing that foreign direct investment flowing into the region will stall without stability. Speaking with Palantir executive Mike Gallagher […]
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Moody’s cuts rating on private credit fund run by KKR and Future Standard to junk as bad loans grow
Key Points Moody’s Ratings downgraded a private credit fund run by KKR and Future Standard to junk amid rising bad loans and a string of weak earnings. The ratings firm lowered the debt ratings of FS KKR Capital Corp one notch to Ba1 from Baa3 — pushing it into “junk” territory. Moody’s said the fund’s […]
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Apollo gives investors only 45% of requested withdrawals from $15 billion private credit fund
Key Points Apollo’s $15 billion private credit fund received withdrawal requests equal to 11.2% of shares — more than double its 5% quarterly cap — and will return just 45 cents on the dollar to investors. Unlike rivals including Blackstone, which recently relaxed redemption limits to meet investor demand, Apollo is holding firm at the […]
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Jeffrey Gundlach says it’s a ‘going nowhere’ market, warns of private credit strains
DoubleLine Capital CEO Jeffrey Gundlach said markets are stuck in a holding pattern with few assets delivering meaningful returns, as he warned that stresses emerging in private credit could deepen if investors rush for liquidity. “It’s kind of a going nowhere market right now, sort of trendless. Almost nothing is up. Nothing is really down […]
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Volume in stock and oil futures surged minutes before Trump’s market-turning post
Traders work on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, U.S., March 18, 2026. Brendan McDermid | Reuters S&P 500 futures and oil futures flashed an unusual burst of activity early Monday minutes before a market-moving social media post from President Donald Trump. At around 6:50 a.m. in New […]
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Watch small-cap stocks as market tries to recover from last week’s declines, says NYSE insider Jay Woods
(PRO Views are exclusive to PRO subscribers, giving them insight on the news of the day direct from a real investing pro. See the full discussion above.) Traders will be paying special attention to small caps this week, after the Russell 2000 fell into correction territory during last week’s pullback, according to New York Stock […]
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BlackRock’s Larry Fink warns against market timing, says missing best days can halve returns
Key Points BlackRock CEO Larry Fink said staying invested through periods of turmoil has historically delivered far stronger returns than trying to time the market. “Over time, staying invested has mattered far more than getting the timing right,” Fink wrote in his annual chairman’s letter released Monday. Fink also warned that the rapid rise of […]
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Wealthy consumers are turning to jewelry as an investment, especially colored gemstones
When the gavel came down in December, Christie’s had set a record that created a buzz in the auction world. A Tiffany & Co. necklace adorned with a sparkling blue Paraiba tourmaline gem and diamonds sold for more than $4.2 million, 10 times its low estimate. A matching pair of earrings hit the block next, […]
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