Major Us Stock Indexes Notched Gains with the S&p 500 Nasdaq and Dow Industrials Advancing 1 13 and 05 Respectively
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U.S. stocks ended mixed, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq falling 0.2% and 0.5%, respectively, and the Dow eking out a gain of less than 0.1%. Treasury yields rose.
U.S. stocks ended mixed, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq falling 0.2% and 0.5%, respectively, and the Dow eking out a gain of less than 0.1%. Treasury yields rose.The Wall Street Journal - World -
European Travel Stocks Fall After Israel Retaliatory Strike on Iran
Most European travel stocks were lower, with some down more than 2%, after tensions in the Middle East resurfaced overnight, with Israel launching a retaliatory strike on Iran.The Wall Street Journal - World - Iran -
A congressional investigation found that Wall Street used billions of dollars of U.S. retirement savings and other investments to buy shares in index funds that included more than five dozen blacklisted Chinese companies.
A congressional investigation found that Wall Street used billions of dollars of U.S. retirement savings and other investments to buy shares in index funds that included more than five dozen blacklisted Chinese companies.The Wall Street Journal - World -
S&P Cuts Israel's Credit Ratings on Geopolitical Concerns
S&P Global Ratings lowered its long-term foreign and local currency sovereign credit ratings on Israel to A-plus from AA-minus, citing geopolitical risks.The Wall Street Journal - World - Israel -
S&P Cuts Israel Rating on Heightened Geopolitical Risk
Yahoo News - World - Israel -
China's fiscal stimulus is losing its effectiveness, S&P says
China's fiscal stimulus is losing its effectiveness and is more of a strategy to buy time for industrial and consumption policies, S&P Global Ratings said.CNBC - Business - China -
Israel downgraded by S&P Global just ahead of retaliatory attack on Iran
S&P dropped Israel’s sovereign credit rating by one notch to A+ from AA-, with the outlook negative, hours before signs of fresh tensions between that country and Iran.MarketWatch - Business - Iran -
Chinese Exports Are Threatening Biden’s Industrial Agenda
The president is increasingly hitting back with tariffs and other measures meant to restrict imports, raising tensions with Beijing.The New York Times - Business - Joe Biden -
Dollar Trims Earlier Gains Due to Israel Strikes in Iran
The safe-haven dollar trimmed earlier gains, with UniCredit saying the reaction of the FX market to rising tensions in the Middle East has been relatively limited up to now, which might prelude to further consolidation as the week comes to a close.The Wall Street Journal - World - Iran -
Lions revived alternate black jerseys for Dan Campbell on 1 condition
The Detroit Lions revealed their new uniforms, which include a black jersey that head coach Dan Campell wanted the team to revive.Yahoo Sports - Sports -
Stock Futures Slide, Oil Jumps After Israeli Strike on Iran
Israel’s retaliatory strike roiled global markets, encouraging traders to dump risky assets and buy haven currencies, though the selloff weakened as the limited scope of the attack emerged.The Wall Street Journal - World - Israel -
Mortgage rates have surged past 7% and home sales in March posted their biggest monthly drop in more than a year, renewing pressure on the U.S. housing market as uncertainty over real-estate commissions buffets the industry.
Mortgage rates have surged past 7% and home sales in March posted their biggest monthly drop in more than a year, renewing pressure on the U.S. housing market as uncertainty over real-estate commissions buffets the industry.The Wall Street Journal - World -
2024 RBC Heritage leaderboard, scores: J.T. Poston leads with Masters star Ludvig Åberg in hunt after Round 1
Scottie Scheffler is also in the mix but sitting six shots back after the first 18 holes on ThursdayCBS Sports - Sports -
Jaden Rashada announces transfer from Arizona State, 1 year after landing there in wake of Florida NIL fiasco
Jaden Rashada's college career has been a wild ride so far.Yahoo Sports - Sports - Florida -
Flames beat NHL-worst Sharks 5-1 in the season finale for the non-playoff teams
Blake Coleman scored his 30th goal and MacKenzie Weegar netted his 20th as the Calgary Flames beat the San Jose Sharks 5-1 on Thursday night in the season-ending game for both teamsABC News - Sports - NHL -
MacKinnon has 2 assists, breaks franchise's single-season points mark as Avs beat Oilers 5-1
Valeri Nichushkin scored twice, Nathan MacKinnon added two assists to break the franchise’s single-season points mark and the Colorado Avalanche cruise into the playoffs behind a 5-1 win over the Edmonton OilersABC News - Sports - NHL -
Defending champ Golden Knights to face top-seeded Stars in playoffs after 4-1 loss to Ducks
Frank Vatrano scored three goals and the Anaheim Ducks finished their season on a high note, defeating the playoff-bound Vegas Golden Knights 4-1ABC News - Sports -
Jabil’s stock declines as CEO Kenny Wilson goes on paid leave pending an investigation
The company says the investigation is related to company policies but not financial statements or reporting.MarketWatch - Business -
Oil prices jump, U.S. stock futures sink on reports of explosions heard in Iran
Crude oil prices jumped and U.S. stock futures sank Thursday night following reports of explosions in a city in western Iran, amid fears of a wider conflict between Israel and Iran.MarketWatch - Business - Iran -
Democrats help advance Ukraine, Israel aid in rare rules move
The House Rules Committee late Thursday night advanced a package of foreign aid bills — but only with help from Democrats who, in a rare move, supported the procedural vote amid opposition from a trio of hardline Republicans. The panel voted 9-3 ...The Hill - Politics - Ukraine -
House GOP's aid bills for Israel, Ukraine, Taiwan advance — with Democrats' help
The bills are part of a complicated plan by Speaker Mike Johnson to get badly needed lethal aid to Ukraine, as well as security funding for Israel and Taiwan.CBS News - Top stories -
House GOP's aid bills for Israel, Ukraine, Taiwan advance with Democrats' help
The bills are part of a complicated plan by Speaker Mike Johnson to get badly needed lethal aid to Ukraine, as well as security funding for Israel and Taiwan.CBS News - World -
Russia pummels exhausted Ukrainian forces with smaller attacks ahead of a springtime advance
Russian troops are ramping up pressure on exhausted Ukrainian forces across the front line to prepare to grab more land this spring and summerABC News - World - Ukraine -
Progressives seek to neutralize AIPAC’s spending threats
The group’s promised flood of cash hasn’t yet arrived, but progressives are trying to defend against — and leverage — it anyway.Politico - Politics -
Prince Harry confirms he is now a US resident
Paperwork filed shows the royal has informed British authorities that he has moved and is now ‘usually resident’ in the United States. Prince Harry, the Duke of Sussex, has formally confirmed he is now a US resident.. The acknowledgment is said to ...The Guardian - World - United Kingdom -
US interest rate setter says 'no hurry' to cut
A key member of the US central bank, Raphael Bostic, tells the BBC rates might only ease "at the end of 2024".BBC News - Top stories -
US aid delays leave Ukrainians at low ebb
Faltering western assistance and Russia’s fresh initiative on battlefield chip away at country’s moraleFinancial Times - World - Ukraine -
Should You Use an Anti-Wrinkle Straw?
Another solution to a problem we didn’t know we had.The New York Times - Tech -
Penny Mordaunt may use sword to open an Aldi
The MP famously carried a 17th Century ceremonial blade at the Coronation of King Charles III.BBC News - Top stories - US Open -
Finland says Russia ‘using illegal immigrants against us’ and calls for EU help – Europe live
Prime minister Petteri Orpo says eastern Finland ‘suffering because of Russian behaviour’. Speaking of the instrumentalisation of migration by Russia, Ursula von der Leyen said “now Putin is focusing on Finland.”. “Finland has acted decisively and ...The Guardian - World - European Union -
Ranking potential Europa League finals as Bayer Leverkusen, Roma, Atalanta and Marseille advance
The final will take place on May 22 at Dublin's Aviva StadiumCBS Sports - Sports -
Oil advances but off session highs after Israel retaliation avoids Iran’s nuclear facilities
Oil prices were modestly higher on Friday, following price spikes earlier after Iran fired defenses in military bases in response to drones in the air, suspected to be Israel’s.MarketWatch - Business - Israel -
Chinese hackers preparing to attack critical US infrastructure: FBI
Hackers linked to the Chinese government are waiting for the right moment to “deal a devastating blow” to U.S. critical infrastructure, FBI Director Christopher Wray said Thursday. The Chinese hacking group known as Volt Typhoon has gained access ...The Hill - Politics - China -
Kit Vintage Is a Secondhand Oasis in Los Angeles
A laid-back shop in Los Angeles is a semi-secret spot for celebrities and costume designers.The New York Times - Lifestyle -
Ukraine war briefing: Donald Trump says survival of Ukraine important to the US
Former president’s comments are being described as a shift in tone days before Republicans vote on a multibillion-dollar aid package. What we know on day 786. See all our Ukraine war coverageDonald Trump has said the survival of Ukraine is ...The Guardian - World - Ukraine -
Israeli missile has struck Iran, US officials say
There are reports of explosions near Isfahan, as Iranian state media downplays any Israeli attack.BBC News - Top stories - Israel -
April 18, 2024 - Iran targeted in aerial attack
Israel has carried out a strike inside Iran, according to a US official.CNN - Top stories - Iran -
Israel has carried out airstrikes on Iran, US officials say
Iranian state media reports that drones have been shot down over Isfahan province in attack on Friday and that the nuclear site there is ‘completely safe’. Middle East crisis: live updatesWhat we know so far about Israel’s strike on IranWhat’s in ...The Guardian - World - Israel -
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