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Trump's remarks came amid a running spat between the White House and the Vatican over the U.S.-Israel war against Iran.
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Trump's remarks came amid a running spat between the White House and the Vatican over the U.S.-Israel war against Iran.
ASML beat first-quarter revenue and profit expectations and raised its sales guidance for 2026.
European stocks are expected to open in mixed territory on Wednesday as regional traders assess the trajectory of the U.S.-Iran war.
The White House has been signaling a diplomatic solution to the conflict in the Middle East, as discussions around continuing negotiations with Tehran are underway.
Sanctioned tanker turns back to Strait of Hormuz, day after Gulf exit Reuters
Oil prices fall for a second day on expectations US-Iran talks may resume Reuters
US destroyer interdicts two oil tankers attempting to leave Iran, official says Reuters
CNBC's Jim Cramer explained why bailing on stocks when things look bleak ends up hurting you in the long run.
Wall Street rallies on renewed hopes for US-Iran talks, earnings boost Reuters
Canada oil and gas profits to surge on Iran war, but firms hold off new investment Reuters
Trading Day: Wall Street jumps on optimism over revived US-Iran talks, focus on earnings Reuters
Exclusive: US will not renew waiver on Iranian oil as it mounts pressure on Tehran, sources say Reuters
Every weekday, the Investing Club releases the Homestretch; an actionable afternoon update just in time for the last hour of trading.
Traffic through the Strait of Hormuz remains at a trickle, despite President Donald Trump proclaiming that a ceasefire with Iran depended on it reopening.
UK hit with big IMF growth downgrade as Iran war fuels inflation Reuters
As Americans file their taxes ahead of Tax Day, President Donald J. Trump’s Working Families Tax Cuts are delivering real relief — putting more money back in the pockets of hardworking parents, strengthening families, protecting seniors, and helping build a brighter future for the next generation. Real families and workers are seeing the difference: Small […] The post Bigger Refunds, Job Growth: Working Families Tax Cuts Are Transforming Tax Season appeared first on The White House .
Amazon said it would acquire Globalstar, giving its nascent satellite internet business a boost as it vies to compete with Elon Musk's SpaceX.
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby reportedly floated a potential merger with Trump administration officials earlier this year.
Panelists at the Semafor World Economy conference said artificial intelligence can supplement the work that's already done, improving its quantity and quality.
The producer price index was expected to increase 1.1% in March, according to the Dow Jones consensus estimate.
The U.S. began blocking ships through the Strait of Hormuz on Monday, sending oil prices surging after peace talks failed over the weekend.
Stocks are headed for a higher open, including the Nasdaq. The index enters today's session up nine sessions in a row, the longest winning streak since 2023.
Bessent has previously said the Fed should hasten cutting interest rates, calling reductions "the only ingredient missing" for stronger economic growth.
IEA warns Iran war oil shock will cut supply, cause demand to shrink Reuters
Republicans are trying to defend a razor-thin majority in the House and are running on tax policies passed last year.
Oil tankers transiting Strait of Hormuz since start of Iran war Reuters
U.S. moves to blockade Iran, and let a Russian oil waiver lapse, squeeze India’s energy supplies, exposing its vulnerability under rising U.S. pressure.
Iran to allocate part of oil revenues for reconstruction after attacks, minister says Reuters
China's March crude oil imports unscathed by Iran war, gas imports hit a multi-year low Reuters
Gold rises 2% on softer dollar, hopes of US-Iran talks resuming Reuters
South Korea's Lee warns Iran war to keep oil price high, orders quick aid rollout Reuters
Wall Street scales highs, oil drops on hopes for renewed US-Iran talks Reuters
Oil prices jump 4% on US blockade of Iran after talks break down Reuters
Dollar declines on Middle East truce hopes Reuters
Singapore tightens monetary policy as Iran war fuels inflation risks Reuters
Britain will have enough energy this summer despite Iran turmoil, grid operators say Reuters
Wall Street indexes gain as investors hold out hope for US-Iran resolution Reuters
Oil prices drop on hopes of more talks between US and Iran Reuters
Gold slips as dollar firms, US-Iran peace talks falter Reuters
Trading Day: US stocks gain, dollar dips on hopes for Iran war negotiations Reuters
Every weekday, the Investing Club releases the Homestretch; an actionable afternoon update just in time for the last hour of trading.
The "big beautiful bill" introduced a tax provision that allows some workers to deduct the tips they earn. The IRS released the final rule on who qualifies.
Oracle has lost more than a fifth of its value this year on AI disruption concerns.
With Tax Day right around the corner, President Donald J. Trump is delivering on his promise to put working Americans first. Through historic tax relief, higher wages, and a manufacturing resurgence, his policies are delivering real results for families and service workers across the country. To highlight his tax agenda, President Trump ordered DoorDash straight […] The post President Trump Champions the American Worker appeared first on The White House .
London stocks close lower after US-Iran talks falter, oil jumps Reuters
While streaming continues to drive media stocks, especially around quarterly earnings, it's not clear when it will start driving profits for smaller players.
The Council of Economic Advisers today announced the release of the 2026 Economic Report of the President. The Economic Report of the President is prepared annually by the Council of Economic Advisers, providing a comprehensive review of the past year’s economic policies and their impact on current and future economic conditions. This year’s Report breaks […] The post 2026 Economic Report of the President Released appeared first on The White House .
"There are some hidden costs to using AI companions that most people aren't aware of," says social psychologist Tessa West.
Iran war weighs on global economy as IMF meeting starts Reuters
OPEC lowers second-quarter global oil demand forecast on Iran war Reuters
Oil prices are surging again after the U.S. and Iran's talks were unsuccessful. Goldman shares dropped on earnings.
Rupee falls most in two weeks as oil spikes on US move to blockade Iran ports Reuters
India gets first Iranian oil in 7 years, ship tracking data shows Reuters
The automaker has plans to grow sales in the U.S. by roughly 30% to 35%, as well as a target to achieve breakeven this year, executives exclusively told CNBC.
European chemical firms, hit hard by Iran war, to report falling Q1 earnings Reuters
Hedge funds rush into bullish stocks bets ahead of weekend US-Iran talks, Goldman note says Reuters
President Donald J. Trump and his Administration are moving with decisive force to secure our borders and rapidly deport dangerous criminal illegal aliens. Democrats in Congress, however, are attempting to sabotage these efforts as they block critical funding for the Department of Homeland Security and shield sanctuary jurisdictions that harbor these monsters — leaving Americans […] The post Democrats Empower Sick Criminal Illegal Alien Predators to Prey on American Women, Children appeare
The consumer price index was expected to show a 3.3% year-over-year gain in March, according to the Dow Jones consensus.
Federal Reserve Board announces approval of application by Burke & Herbert Financial Services Corp.
Since President Donald J. Trump returned to office, the United States has launched the most aggressive and successful immigration enforcement overhaul in modern history — and that extends to immigration courts. After four years of Biden-era chaos turned immigration courts into de facto amnesty factories for unvetted illegals, the Trump Administration is remaking the broken […] The post Era of Amnesty Is Over: President Trump Restores Rule of Law to Immigration Courts appeared first on The
White House CEQ outlines “CE-first” approach to streamline NEPA reviews. Today, the Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) issued a new guidance for Federal departments and agencies on how to establish, revise, adopt, and apply categorical exclusions (CE) in accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). This guidance will relieve infrastructure projects from excessive permitting […] The post CEQ Issues Guidance on Categorical Exclusions appeared first on The White House .
Federal Reserve Board announces termination of enforcement actions with Crédit Agricole S.A. and Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank, Mega International Commercial Bank Co., Ltd, and the Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.
President Donald J. Trump laid out clear objectives in Operation Epic Fury — and in just 38 days, the greatest fighting force the world has ever known has met those objectives with overwhelming strength and lethal precision. Iran has now agreed to a ceasefire and reopening the Strait of Hormuz as the Trump Administration negotiates […] The post Peace Through Strength: Operation Epic Fury Crushes Iranian Threat as Ceasefire Takes Hold appeared first on The White House .
The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced that David Woodcock has been appointed Director of the Division of Enforcement, effective May 4, 2026. Mr. Woodcock is currently a partner in the Dallas and Washington, D.C. offices of Gibson, Dunn…
Federal Reserve Board invites public comment on proposal that would allow U.S. banks and credit unions to use intermediaries to transfer funds through the FedNow Service
Minutes of the Federal Open Market Committee, March 17–18, 2026
The fragile ceasefire agreement is likely to face significant challenges, analysts told CNBC, citing a significant trust deficit on both sides.
The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced enforcement results for the fiscal year that ended on September 30, 2025.Central to an effective enforcement program is determining which cases to bring and responsibly stewarding Commission…
Last night, President Donald J. Trump spoke via satellite with the crew of NASA’s historic Artemis II mission, becoming the first President to engage in interplanetary communication with astronauts beyond low-Earth orbit in over five decades. Artemis II marks humanity’s return to the lunar vicinity for the first time since Apollo 17 in 1972, taking […] The post ICYMI: President Trump Congratulates Artemis II Crew on Making History appeared first on The White House .
Amid growing legal chaos and financial pressures threatening athletic programs, the future of college sports is under serious threat. That is why, in response to calls from athletes, universities, and fans across the country, President Trump took decisive action by signing an urgent Executive Order to protect college sports, an essential American institution that supports […] The post President Trump is Saving College Sports appeared first on The White House .
Federal Reserve Board issues enforcement action with former employee of United Bank
The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced the agenda and panelists for its April 16, 2026, roundtable on options market structure.The roundtable will be held at the SEC’s headquarters at 100 F Street, N.E., Washington, D.C., from 9 a.m. to 3…
The U.S. economy is projected to show job gains of 59,000 in March, with the unemployment rate holding at 4.4%.
The Securities and Exchange Commission’s Office of Investor Education and Assistance (OIEA) today announced that as part of April’s National Financial Literacy Month it will highlight financial planning tools and resources on Investor.gov to…
As corporate policies change, Americans will feel higher oil prices in their wallets beyond the gas pump.
The Securities and Exchange Commission today approved an amendment to the National Market System Plan governing the Consolidated Audit Trail (“CAT”) and provided exemptive relief from certain requirements of Rule 17a-1 under the Securities Exchange Act…
Federal Reserve Board announces it has made the joint findings with the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency required for the OCC to approve a request by Morgan Stanley Bank, N.A., for an exemption under section 23A of the Federal Reserve Act
Federal Reserve Board releases annual audited financial statements
The war in Iran has upset the economic equilibrium Europe threatening energy supplies, growth and the outlook for consumer prices, upsetting economic forecasts.
The announcement comes as the Iran war disrupts global oil and gas supplies, making the U.S.' development of its LNG resources more urgent.
The liberal Democratic firebrand ripped President Donald Trump, whom she said has 'dragged the United States into an illegal and reckless war.'
Federal Reserve Board issues enforcement actions with former employee of Ally Bank and former employee of Regions Bank
Wholesale prices rose sharply in February, providing another sign that inflation continues to percolate even aside from rising energy prices.
Federal Reserve Board and Federal Open Market Committee release economic projections from the March 17-18 FOMC meeting
Federal Reserve issues FOMC statement
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) today issued an interpretation clarifying how the federal securities laws apply to certain crypto assets and transactions involving crypto assets. This is a major step in the Commission’s efforts to provide…
The Securities and Exchange Commission’s Division of Economic and Risk Analysis (DERA) published a new report on security based swap dealers (SBSDs) and updated statistics and data visualizations on initial public offerings (IPOs), follow-on registered…
The Securities and Exchange Commission today proposed amendments to Exchange Act Rule 15c2-11, which sets out certain information gathering and review requirements for broker-dealers that publish quotations for, or maintain a continuous quoted market in…
The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced that Judge Margaret A. Ryan has resigned from her role as Director of the Division of Enforcement. Principal Deputy Director Sam Waldon has been named Acting Director of the Division, effective March…
The remarks came as Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent met his Chinese counterpart He Lifeng in Paris, paving the way for the summit scheduled for late March.
Federal Reserve Board issues enforcement actions with former employee of Equity Bank and former employee of First State Bank of Dongola
Federal Reserve Board announces approval of application by Home BancShares
The two agencies have entered into a MOU to guide coordination and collaboration to support lawful innovation, uphold market integrity, and ensure investor and customer protection.
Federal Reserve Board announces approval of application by FirstSun Capital Bancorp
Federal Reserve Board announces approval of application by Associated Banc-Corp
Federal Reserve Board announces termination of enforcement actions with Industrial and Commercial Bank of China Ltd., Industrial and Commercial Bank of China Ltd., New York Branch, Standard Chartered PLC, and Standard Chartered Bank
Federal Reserve Board announces approval of notice by CBS Banc-Corp.
The Securities and Exchange Commission’s Investor Advisory Committee will hold a public meeting at the SEC Headquarters in Washington D.C. on March 12 at 10 a.m. ET to discuss public company disclosure reform, fund proxy voting, and a potential…
The Securities and Exchange Commission announced today that it will host a roundtable on April 16, 2026, to discuss listed options market structure, including facilitating competition in a quote driven market, evaluating the customer experience, and…
Federal Reserve Board announces termination of enforcement action with Wells Fargo
Agencies clarify the capital treatment of tokenized securities
The Securities and Exchange Commission today adopted final rule and form amendments to reflect the requirements of the recently enacted Holding Foreign Insiders Accountable Act (HFIA), which will increase transparency into the holdings and transactions…
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Financial Services Agency of Japan (FSA) convened the Spring SEC-FSA Financial Regulatory Dialogue in Tokyo on Feb. 27, 2026.The SEC–FSA Dialogue builds upon longstanding efforts between the two…
The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced it will hold a roundtable on March 4 to discuss private market valuations and responsible retailization.The roundtable will be hosted by the Division of Investment Management from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. ET…
The Securities and Exchange Commission’s Division of Enforcement today announced significant updates to its Enforcement Manual. These updates underscore the Commission’s ongoing commitment to fairness, transparency, and efficiency in the investigations…
The Securities and Exchange Commission will host the agency’s 45th Annual Government Business Forum on Small Business Capital Formation at SEC headquarters in Washington, D.C., on March 9 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. ET. The event will be webcast live. …
The Securities and Exchange Commission’s Division of Economic and Risk Analysis (DERA) has published two new reports on exchange traded funds and fund mergers, and updated statistics and data visualizations on municipal advisors, transfer agents, and…
The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced the appointment of Demetrios (Jim) Logothetis, as Chairman, and Mark Calabria, Kyle Hauptman, and Steven Laughton, as Board members, of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB). George…
The Securities and Exchange Commission today filed settled charges against Archer-Daniels-Midland Company (ADM) and its former executives, Vince Macciocchi and Ray Young, and a litigated action against its former executive Vikram Luthar, for …
Securities and Exchange Commission Chairman Paul S. Atkins and Commodity Futures Trading Commission Chairman Michael S. Selig will hold a joint event, previously scheduled for Jan. 27, now rescheduled for Thursday, Jan. 29, from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. at CFTC…
Securities and Exchange Commission Chairman Paul S. Atkins and Commodity Futures Trading Commission Chairman Michael S. Selig will hold a joint event on Tuesday, Jan. 27, from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. at CFTC headquarters to discuss harmonization between the…
The Securities and Exchange Commission’s Small Business Capital Formation Advisory Committee announced that it will hold a public meeting at the SEC Headquarters in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026, at 10 a.m. ET. The meeting will also be…
The Securities and Exchange Commission today approved the 2026 budget for the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) and the related accounting support fee.The 2026 PCAOB budget totals $362.1 million. The 2026 budget reflects a 9.4% ($37.6…