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Trump says he will soon make a decision about sanctions on Chinese companies buying Iranian oil
U.S. President Donald Trump said Friday that he will make a decision over the next few days about lifting sanctions on Chinese oil companies that buy Iranian oil. Earlier this year, Washington looked to cut off revenue streams to Iran as part of a “maximum pressure” campaign imposed by Trump, weeks before the war with […]
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Stocks making the biggest moves premarket: Applied Materials, Intel, Magnum Ice Cream and more
Check out the companies making the biggest moves premarket: Applied Materials — The semiconductor equipment supplier fell about 2% despite reporting fiscal second quarter results that beat expectations on the top and bottom lines. Applied Materials posted quarterly earnings of $2.86 per share, excluding items, on revenues of $7.91 billion. Analysts surveyed by LSEG had […]
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Bill Ackman says he built Microsoft position in first quarter
Key Points “In our 13F which we will file later today, we will disclose a new position in Microsoft, a company we have followed for many years now offered at a highly compelling valuation.” While Ackman didn’t note the size of his stake in the tech giant, he called it a “core holding.” Source
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Bonds, stocks and precious metals slump as inflation fears mount, silver falls 7%
A trader works during the Hawkeye 360 Inc. initial public offering (IPO) on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York, US, on Thursday, May 7, 2026. Michael Nagle | Bloomberg | Getty Images Government bonds, precious metals and international stocks sold off on Friday, as inflation fears mounted and U.S. […]
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Defense stocks continue to come under pressure – why Citi is ‘reluctant’ to buy the dip
Defense stocks have struggled since the Iran war began after several years of solid gains, but Citi analysts say they are “reluctant” to buy the dip — even though they expect revenues to strengthen in the second half. The iShares U.S. Aerospace & Defense ETF (ITA), for example, has dropped about 10% since the start […]
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European stocks fall as inflation fears return; Starmer faces leadership challenge
U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer leaves Downing Street on February 02, 2026 in London, United Kingdom. Alishia Abodunde | Getty Images News | Getty Images European stocks fell on Friday as inflation returns to investors’ minds following a week of hotter-than-expected U.S. price data, while U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces a potential leadership challenge. […]
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Stock futures are little changed after Dow retakes 50,000: Live updates
Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York, US, on Monday, May 4, 2026. Michael Nagle | Bloomberg | Getty Images U.S. stock futures were little changed on Thursday night after the Dow Jones Industrial Average reclaimed the 50,000 threshold, and the S&P 500 closed above 7,500 for […]
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Gemini surges after Winklevoss Capital Fund invests $100 million in the crypto exchange
A screen displays an image of Gemini co-founders Tyler Winklevoss and Cameron Winklevoss, and the Gemini logo, during the company’s IPO at the Nasdaq MarketSite, in New York City, U.S., Sept. 12, 2025. Jeenah Moon | Reuters Gemini Space Station, the crypto exchange founded and led by the Winklevoss brothers, saw shares surge in extended […]
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UFC’s Dana White urges Trump to reverse gambling tax law. His letter moved the prediction market
Key Points Dana White in a letter to President Donald Trump urged him to reverse a cap on gambling loss deductions approved as part of his signature tax law. Odds that the cap is reversed this year jumped on prediction markets platform Kalshi. Source
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Some short sellers are seeing opportunity in this tech mania. How they’re spotting fake AI stocks
Key Points Some short sellers argue the AI-driven rally is beginning to resemble previous speculative manias. Weaker companies rushed to attach themselves to the hottest market theme in hopes of attracting capital and retail traders. Source
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