Senate approves Markwayne Mullin as next DHS secretary
President Donald Trump tapped Sen. Markwayne Mullin, R-Okla., earlier this month to replace embattled DHS Secretary Kristi Noem.
Asia-Pacific markets pare gains as oil rebounds on Iran war-linked uncertainty
Asia-Pacific markets rose but pared earlier gains as oil prices rebounded, underscoring lingering uncertainty over the trajectory of the Middle East conflict.
EU, Australia seal trade deal as Western countries hedge against U.S. risks
The EU and Australia agreed to a sweeping trade deal, the latest move by U.S. allies to rethink their economic ties amid deepening geopolitical uncertainty.
India’s private sector growth slows to over 3-year low in March, weighed down by Mideast conflict
India's private-sector business activity, which had been on an upswing since the start of 2026, falters in March due to shockwaves from the Iran war
Oil rises with Brent crossing $100 a barrel again as Middle East tensions keep traders on edge
Trump's statement sent oil lower, while equities jumped. Still, the recovery on Tuesday suggests lingering skepticism over Trump signaling a de-escalation.
Gold sinks deeper into bear market territory as sell-off extends
Gold extended its slide, deepening its grip in bear market territory as investors continued to unwind positions and a strong dollar sapped demand.
Volume in stock and oil futures surged minutes before Trump's market-turning post
The timing of the earlier volume spikes — across both equities and crude — caught the attention of traders.
OpenAI calls out Microsoft reliance as risk in investor document ahead of expected IPO
In a document that resembles an IPO prospectus, OpenAI highlighted the risk of its dependence on Microsoft and of supply disruptions at TSMC.
‘Tax resistance’ gains attention amid ICE protests, Iran war — and IRS penalties could follow
Tax protesters often withhold taxes due to moral objections to certain government programs, such as the Iran war. But there can be IRS penalties, experts say.
BTS comeback draws a smaller crowd than hoped, hitting parent company Hybe's shares
Shares in Hybe, the parent company of South Korean boyband BTS, fell 15% on Monday as their much-anticipated comeback drew a smaller crowd than expected.
Jim Cramer says Monday’s market rally may be short-lived
CNBC's Jim Cramer cautioned investors that Monday's stock market rebound, sparked by optimism over a potential end to the U.S.-Iran war, might be temporary.
India is launching cheap weight-loss drugs — but Novo Nordisk is betting its brands will stay on top
Indian generic drugmakers launch a price war against Novo Nordisk’s GLP-1 brands, Ozempic and WeGovy.
Iran attacks in Strait of Hormuz are ‘economic terrorism against every nation,’ UAE oil CEO says
Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, CEO of the UAE's state-owned oil company, said the Strait of Hormuz must re-open to resolve the supply shock.
Chevron CEO says Iran war impact isn't fully priced into oil market, traders have ‘scant information’
Chevron CEO Mike Wirth said the physical supply of oil is much tighter than the oil futures market suggests.
Apollo gives investors only 45% of requested withdrawals from $15 billion private credit fund
The withdrawals show that Apollo didn't avoid the rush of investor redemptions plaguing rivals, driven by concern over private credit loans to software firms.
Japan reports lower-than-expected core inflation for February, headline CPI eases for a fourth month
The consumer price index fell to 1.3% last month, its lowest level since March 2022 and below the central bank's 2% target. It was down from 1.5% in January.
Here are the things we want to see to trust this stock market rally
Every weekday, the Investing Club releases the Homestretch; an actionable afternoon update just in time for the last hour of trading.
Asia wants more U.S. oil and gas to reduce Middle East dependence after Iran war, Burgum says
Japan, South Korea and Taiwan rely heavily on exports through the Strait of Hormuz.
ICE deployed to some U.S. airports as long security lines persist during partial shutdown
The Trump administration said it plans to send ICE officers to help ease airport congestion amid TSA officer absences as they face second missed full paycheck.
Estée Lauder is in talks to merge with Puig amid ongoing turnaround plan
Estée Lauder said Monday the company is in talks to potentially merge with Spanish beauty company Puig.
Trump administration plans to bring more diesel to market as fuel prices surge, Wright says
Diesel prices have surged about 40% to $5.29 per gallon, the highest level since 2022, as the Iran war has disrupted oil supplies.
Oil tumbles nearly 11% after Trump puts hold on U.S. strikes against Iran energy infrastructure for five days
President Donald Trump said Monday that the U.S. and Iran had productive talks over the weekend about ending the war.
Swalwell drops lawsuit against FHFA's Pulte as California governor race heats up
Eric Swalwell drops suit alleging FHFA's Pulte used private information to hurt President Donald Trump’s critics, leaking details about Swalwell's family home.
Democrat Emily Gregory wants to represent Trump — and his Mar-a-Lago resort — in Florida's legislature
Democrat Emily Gregory is hoping to score an upset for a seat in the Florida state House representing President Donald Trump.