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Comex Gold, Silver Settle Higher
Gold settled up 0.7% at a new record high Friday, and silver rose 1.7%, up 15 of the past 17 sessions. Both metals posted a gain for the week.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Oil prices post weekly loss as market sees limited risk of wider war after Israel strike on Iran
Oil prices briefly jumped more than 3% after reports of explosions near the Iranian city of Isfahan.CNBC - Business - Iran -
Democrats back Republican Speaker’s plan to advance US aid to Ukraine
Move sets stage for Saturday vote that could unlock $60bn in support for KyivFinancial Times - Business - Ukraine -
An explosion damages a military base in Iraq used by an Iran-backed armed group.
It was unclear who carried out the attack in Iraq’s Babylon province, south of Baghdad.The New York Times - Top stories -
Oil price rises as US says Israel has struck Iran
Reports of a retaliatory strike by Israel raise commodity prices and fears over inflation.BBC News - Top stories - Israel -
Tesla reports earnings next week — can you as an investor expect anything good?
Also: Netflix’s good numbers and a reporting change, buying a home off-market, and retirement investing strategies.MarketWatch - Business - Tesla -
Rise in pregnant women turned away from US emergency rooms, papers show
Cases listed in federal documents raise alarms around emergency pregnancy care, especially in states with strict abortion laws. One woman miscarried in the restroom lobby of a Texas emergency room as front desk staff refused to admit her to the ...The Guardian - World -
US citizen who fought with pro-Russia separatists in Ukraine reported dead
Russell Bentley, 64, reported killed in Moscow-occupied Donetsk by Russian state media and confirmed by his battalion. A US citizen known to have fought with pro-Russian separatists in Ukraine between 2014 and 2017 has been killed in ...The Guardian - World - Ukraine -
European Gas Erases Gains as Market Weighs Strike on Iran
Yahoo News - World - Iran -
Blinken declines to confirm reports Israel warned of drone attack, but says US not involved in any offensive operations
Blinken declines to confirm reports Israel warned of drone attack, but says US not involved in any offensive operationsABC News - World - Israel -
Gold prices are high: How to find the best gold prices right now
With gold prices teetering on the edge of $2,400, here's how you can find the best price available now.CBS News - Top stories -
Job Confidence Dips Among U.S. Workers
New LinkedIn data shows that Americans are feeling less secure in their jobs than in January. The sentiment among job seekers is even worse.Inc. - Business -
The Headache at the End of the Costco Gold Rush
Selling gold bars takes more time and money than stocks, bonds or crypto.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Middle East crisis live: Blinken calls for calm as Iran official says no plan for immediate retaliation to reported Israeli missile strike
US secretary of state condemns airstrike in Iran; discussion ‘leans more towards infiltration than attack’ says anonymous Iranian official. Israel has mounted strikes on Iran, US says, as Tehran plays down attackWhat we know so far about Israel’s ...The Guardian - World - Iran -
A Steady Stream of Road Trips Made Falling in Love Easy
As Deborah Yarchun and Benjamin Parr traveled across the country during the pandemic, their bond became stronger at each stop.The New York Times - Lifestyle -
Jobless Benefit Applications Hold Steady in Continued Strong Labor Market
Labor Department figures show the four-week average of new claims is unchanged from a week ago.Inc. - Business -
Indians vote in huge election dominated by jobs, Hindu pride and Modi
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Fintech finally starts to add up for investors
More firms may be seeking listings in the next yearFinancial Times - World -
Investor nerves tested as market themes unravel
Magnificent Seven tech stocks have come off the boil but is it just a blip?Financial Times - Business -
Culling's rapid rise to London Marathon's elites
Five years ago, Anya Culling took more than four and a half hours to complete the London Marathon - but in 2024 she will take her place among the elites.BBC News - Top stories -
Shoppers shun department stores as prices rise
Higher prices put off shoppers as sales volumes overall stagnate in March.BBC News - Top stories -
WSJ Dollar Index Rises 0.3% This Week
The dollar was flat Friday but edged 0.3% higher on the week, marking a second-straight weekly gain.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Israeli missile hits Iran, US officials say
Blasts are heard in central Isfahan province, though it was not immediately clear what was hit.BBC News - Top stories - Israel -
Iran fires at suspected Israeli drones near air base, nuclear site
Iran early Friday fired at drones suspected to be part of an Israeli attack near a major air base and nuclear site near the city of Isfahan. Air defense batteries were activated after reports of explosions near the air base, The Associated Press ...The Hill - Politics - Iran -
Israel Strikes an Iranian Military Base, but Damage Appears Limited
The drone attack may have been launched from inside Iran, once again demonstrating Israel’s ability to carry out clandestine operations there.The New York Times - World - Israel -
Explosion hits base of Iranian-aligned Iraqi army unit
Officials report casualties with some citing air strike on former anti-Isis unit known as Hashed al-Shaabi, which is now part of Iraq’s regular military. An explosion has hit an Iraqi military base housing pro-Iranian paramilitaries, according to ...The Guardian - World - Iran -
Norfolk-based ship rescues migrants off Moroccan coast
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How Canadian Gun Smugglers Pulled Off the Biggest Gold Heist in Years
A man driving a truck pulled up at Toronto’s airport with fake documents and drove off with $14.5 million in gold bars.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Why you should add gold to your retirement plan now
Considering adding gold to your retirement portfolio? Here's why you may want to act now.CBS News - Top stories -
Coachella 2024: 15 Looks That Did the Most
The music festival had plenty of memorable fashion. Most (but not all) of it was ostentatious.The New York Times - Lifestyle -
Nvidia drops 10% as investors see risk in Big Tech shares
US stock markets suffer their worst run since October 2022 as investors pull back from AI betsFinancial Times - Business -
House advances aid bills for Israel, Ukraine, putting Johnson's speaker job in jeopardy
House Speaker Mike Johnson has introduced several standalone measures to provide funding for American allies abroad and U.S. border security, but a handful of Republicans really hate the idea. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion is ...CBS News - Top stories -
Nike discloses ‘second phase’ of job cuts at its headquarters amid cost-savings efforts
More than 700 staff at Nike’s global headquarters in Oregon will have been laid off by June 28, the company said.MarketWatch - Business -
TV and film jobs may never fully recover post-pandemic, strikes, says Teamsters president
When it comes to film and TV jobs, "you'll hear the word 'contraction' a lot," said Teamsters president Tommy O'Donnell on a recent MediaMKRS panel.CNBC - Business -
China Hits U.S. With Levy on Chemical as Trade Tensions Rise
China slapped a levy on imports from the U.S. of a widely used chemical, a small salvo in an escalating trade dispute between Washington and Beijing.The Wall Street Journal - World - China -
Stocks waver and oil prices rise after Israeli missile strike on Iran
Direct conflict between Israel and Iran, which threaten global oil supplies and could drive up energy costs, has investors on edge.CBS News - Top stories - Israel -
Trump’s ‘DJT’ stock rises as CEO ‘tries to blame’ short sellers for weakness
Trump Media & Technology’s stock rallied Friday and was headed for a third straight gain after the parent company of Donald Trump’s social-media platform Truth Social asked regulators to look into potential illegal selling activity.MarketWatch - Business -
Rise of the Ronin is the dark horse of the March 22 releases | Kaser Focus
GamesBeat's Rachel Kaser believes Team Ninja's Rise of the Ronin deserved more attention than it got on its crowded release date.VentureBeat - Tech -
Online threats against pro-Palestinian protesters rise after Cotton's comments
GOP Sen. Tom Cotton, of Arkansas, has been encouraging people to "take matters into your own hands" against pro-Palestinian protesters.CBS News - Politics -
In Ukraine, I Don’t Have the Privilege of Looking Away
An artist in Ukraine considers “The Zone of Interest” and what happens when the horrors on the other side of the wall are too close to home to ignore.The New York Times - Top stories - Ukraine