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On Thursday, President Donald Trump expressed his appreciation for the neutrality exhibited by Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin during the conflict with Iran. Trump praised the two leaders for not hindering his attempts to restrain Iran’s nuclear ambitions....

President Donald Trump on Wednesday defended a newly unveiled framework agreement with Iran that aims to end months of conflict and reopen critical shipping lanes in the Middle East. • What’s the outlook for CVX shares? The proposed 14-point memorandum of understanding, expected to be...

While Leidos Holdings Inc (NYSE:LDOS) has a strong defense portfolio well aligned with the U.S. Department of Defense's priorities, the impact is offset by intensifying pressure across the "once blooming" health care portfolio, according BofA Securities. • Why are LDOS shares at support? The...

An official report on June 16, 2026 reveals Senator John Boozman's recent sale of iShares 3-7 Year Treasury Bond ETF (NASDAQ:IEI) stock, valued between $64,015 and $310,000. The transaction took place on May 13, 2026, as per the June filing. At this time, iShares 3-7 Year Treasury Bond ETF shares...

A report on June 16, 2026 shows that Representative Jonathan Jackson from Illinois sale stock in Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT), valued between $15,001 and $50,000. According to the June filing, the transaction occurred on May 12, 2026. At the time of writing, Microsoft shares are trading down 1.96% at $...

President Donald Trump has put a hold on the Senate hearing for Jay Clayton‘s confirmation as Director of National Intelligence (DNI). This decision is pending Senate approval for Jamie McDonald, Trump’s nominee for U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York. Trump...

The Trump administration on Tuesday sued New York state officials and Public Partnerships LLC, accusing them of facilitating fraud in a $10 billion Medicaid home-care program serving disabled patients, according to a U.S. Department of Justice release. The lawsuit, filed in the U.S. District Court...

(Editor’s note: The future prices of benchmark tracking ETFs and the headline were updated in the story.) U.S. stock futures were mixed on Wednesday, as the Dow Jones fell, while the Nasdaq 100 and S&P 500 advanced, following Tuesday’s mixed close. U.S. retail and food services...

Oil markets are facing the risk of a significant supply overhang by 2027 as global production rebounds faster than demand growth, according to a recent outlook from the International Energy Agency on Wednesday. The agency said global oil supply could rise sharply in the coming years as Gulf...

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is reportedly moving closer to allowing crypto firms to offer blockchain-based stocks. The crypto industry is optimistic about the potential of tokenized stocks to transform the stock markets. The new model could enable 24/7 trading and instant...

A collapse in crude oil futures prices is poised to deliver savings to American motorists, with top economist Mohamed A. El-Erian predicting that regular gasoline and diesel will crash through the $4 and $5 thresholds, respectively, in the coming days. Imminent Relief at the Pump The nationwide...

Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:META) has decided to back the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA), a bill that the White House is promoting to supersede state regulations on artificial intelligence. The Mark Zuckerberg-led company had earlier played a role in defeating KOSA two years ago,...

On Tuesday, Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) backed legislation to crack down on AI-generated deepfakes and nonconsensual explicit images by creating federal penalties and requiring rapid takedowns from online platforms. Take It Down Act Targets AI Deepfakes Cruz posted on X that "no child or family should...

The Trump administration on Tuesday announced new interagency partnerships that will shift key U.S. Department of Education functions, including special education oversight and civil rights enforcement, to other federal agencies, further advancing President Donald Trump's push to shrink the...

A bipartisan housing bill unveiled Tuesday and backed by Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) could block private equity firms from buying single-family homes, a move aimed at making homeownership more accessible for American families amid soaring housing costs. The legislation, called the 21st Century...