Brent breaches $90 as Middle East risks mount with U.S-Iran tensions on the rise
American forces have started ninth consecutive night of strikes against Iranian targets.

American forces have started ninth consecutive night of strikes against Iranian targets.
The U.S. began a ninth straight night of strikes against Iran, escalating a campaign to destroy Tehran's ability to disrupt shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.
Speaking in an interview with CNBC, TSMC's Wendell Huang said the fresh investment comes on the back of robust customer demand.
South Korea's Samsung Biologics said on Monday that it had made an all-cash bid of 1.46 billion Swiss francs ($1.8 billion) for Switzerland's PolyPeptide Group.
Spain reclaimed football's biggest prize on Sunday, defeating Argentina 1-0 after extra time in a tense World Cup final.
South Korean retail investors suffer heavy losses after Samsung and SK Hynix shares reverse sharply.
The deal size will exceed Luxshare Precision's $3.1 billion IPO earlier this month, making it the largest listing in Hong Kong this year.
The big unanswered question is how long there can be such terrific opportunities outside tech before it dawns on those overweight the sector.
Nearly half of registered voters watched the 2026 World Cup, with income and education shaping viewership more than party affiliation, the survey found.
UFC president and CEO Dana White predicted that Power Slap may become as big as his flagship fighting sport at the Game Plan conference in New York.
Christopher Nolan's "The Odyssey" tallied an estimated $124.5 million at the domestic box office, with IMAX screenings fueling a big haul.
The automotive industry's increasing use of over-the-air technology makes it more susceptible to cyberattacks, analysts say.
The carrier is working on improving reliability, investing in more premium seats and lounges, and considering Boeing and Airbus for a new wide-body plane order.
The Department of Justice and the Department of Homeland Security have both denied that any change in oversight has taken place.
The cost of housing is the top priority for voters ages 18 to 34, besting food and healthcare cost concerns, the CNBC All-America Economic Survey found.
Here are three dividend-paying stocks that are highlighted by Wall Street's top pros, as tracked by TipRanks.
Eli Lilly's acquisition of psychedelic drug maker AtaiBeckley extends Big Pharma's embrace of a stigmatized class of medications for treating mental health.
Using AI at work in the wrong ways could lead to "gradually falling behind and becoming complacent," said Sandra Matz, a professor at Columbia Business School.
The prediction market has launched some ads featuring soccer players, as well as formed a partnership to display its brand in more places during the tournament.
Zoe De La Paz made her own luck to transition from her corporate engineering job to pursue sewing full-time.
A bill in the House would restore a pre-2018 rule that generally allowed a tax deduction for theft losses and would add other relief for fraud victims.
Taylor Farms is recalling iceberg lettuce in 27 states because of the potential that the greens could be contaminated with cyclosporiasis.
Investment firms are readying for an era with less public commentary from the U.S. central bank. Some are relying on AI for an edge.
This question can get you "stuck in a communication rut," says Amy Morin, author of "13 Things Mentally Strong Couples Don't Do." Here's what to ask instead.