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Stocks Extend Rally and Oil Prices Stabilize as Investor Optimism Grows

Oil prices stabilized and stocks rose on optimism that diplomatic talks could yield a permanent peace deal.Oil prices stabilized and stocks rose on optimism that diplomatic talks could yield a permanent peace deal. US and Israeli Attack on Iran (2026), Oil (Petroleum) and Gasoline, Prices (Fares, Fees and Rates), Stocks and Bonds, Standard & Poor’s 500-Stock […]

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China’s Economy Leans on Infrastructure as Consumers Pull Back

A steep slide in housing prices has left consumers less prosperous and less willing to spend, but the government is pouring money into new rail lines and other projects.A steep slide in housing prices has left consumers less prosperous and less willing to spend, but the government is pouring money into new rail lines and

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Sneaker Company Allbirds Plans to Pivot to A.I. Yes, A.I.

After selling its business for $39 million last month, the company said it planned to buy powerful computer chips and rebrand itself NewBird AI.After selling its business for $39 million last month, the company said it planned to buy powerful computer chips and rebrand itself NewBird AI. Allbirds Inc, Artificial Intelligence, Advertising and Marketing, Sneakers, Mergers,

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U.K.’s Starmer Summons U.S. Social Media Companies Over Child Safety Online

The British prime minister will meet with executives from Meta, Google and other companies on Thursday as his government explores how to protect children from online harms.The British prime minister will meet with executives from Meta, Google and other companies on Thursday as his government explores how to protect children from online harms. Social Media, Computers

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Ford Says Doug Field, Who Led Company’s E.V. Push, is Leaving

Doug Field, a former Tesla and Apple executive, had returned to Ford Motor in 2021 to help develop new electric models and software.Doug Field, a former Tesla and Apple executive, had returned to Ford Motor in 2021 to help develop new electric models and software. Electric and Hybrid Vehicles, Automobiles, Appointments and Executive Changes, Computers and

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Trump’s Quest for More Sway Over Fed Faces Fresh Hurdles

Jerome H. Powell’s term as chair of the Federal Reserve ends on May 15, but it appears increasingly likely that he will stay on in some capacity at the central bank after that.Jerome H. Powell’s term as chair of the Federal Reserve ends on May 15, but it appears increasingly likely that he will stay

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Stocks Approach Record High as Wall St. Looks Beyond War

Investors appear to be treating an end to the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran as a foregone conclusion.Investors appear to be treating an end to the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran as a foregone conclusion. US and Israeli Attack on Iran (2026), Standard & Poor’s 500-Stock Index, Stocks and Bonds, Banking and Financial Institutions Read More

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Stocks Approach Record High as Wall St. Looks Beyond War

Investors appear to be treating an end to the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran as a foregone conclusion.Investors appear to be treating an end to the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran as a foregone conclusion. US and Israeli Attack on Iran (2026), Standard & Poor’s 500-Stock Index, Stocks and Bonds, Banking and Financial Institutions Read More

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Debt Alarms Ring as Countries Rack Up More Emergency Spending

Amid signs of a prolonged period of high energy costs, policymakers are urging restraint as governments open up the public till to protect households and businesses.Amid signs of a prolonged period of high energy costs, policymakers are urging restraint as governments open up the public till to protect households and businesses. Credit and Debt, Oil (Petroleum)

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Iran-Linked Ships Slow or Stop as U.S. Navy Enforces Strait of Hormuz Blockade

More than a dozen U.S. Navy warships are enforcing a blockade on all vessels from all nations entering or leaving coastal areas or ports in Iran.More than a dozen U.S. Navy warships are enforcing a blockade on all vessels from all nations entering or leaving coastal areas or ports in Iran. Ships and Shipping, United States

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