- Oil prices jump after Iran and U.S. attack commercial ships as tensions escalate over Strait of Hormuz
Crude oil prices surged Sunday, as the U.S. and Iran teetered on the brink of a renewed war after attacks on commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz.
- Here are things going right for stocks despite new Iran war setbacks
The big stock rally Friday had as much to do with bond yields going down as it did with oil plunging. The Mag 7 are also back.
- U.S. struck, seized Iranian-flagged ship Touska in Gulf of Oman, Trump says
The Iran-flagged Touska was on the U.S. Treasury's sanctions list because of a history of illegal activity, Trump said.
- AI startup Cursor in talks to raise $2 billion funding round at valuation of over $50 billion
Artificial intelligence startup Cursor in talks to raise a $2 billion fundraising round at an over $50 billion valuation, which does not include the investment.
- FBI Director Kash Patel vows to sue The Atlantic over alcohol abuse claims
Kash Patel recently made headlines for chugging a beer after Team USA won the gold medal in ice hockey in the 2026 Olympic Games.
- Software stock dogs have joined market rally. There's a classic investing lesson in the rebound
In a 2026 market that had Microsoft down close to 20%, looking for opportunities to buy after big drawdowns is coming to more tech and software stocks.
- Amazon, USPS and the risk of a widening delivery divide in rural America
The new deal between Amazon and the U.S. Postal Service has many implications, maybe none greater than what it means for package delivery to rural Americans.
- Gas prices may not drop below $3 a gallon until next year: Energy Secretary Wright
Gas prices are more than $4 per gallon on average in the U.S. right now, a massive spike from just months ago.
- I'm a psychologist who studies couples: People in the happiest relationships do 5 things on Sundays—that most neglect
Before a new week begins, the happiest couples pause. Mark Travers, a psychologist who studies couples, shares the five simple check-ins help them stay close and emotionally in sync.
- This year's college graduates face a changed student loan landscape
Student loan borrowers graduating college in May will face different repayment options than in prior years. Here's what to know.
- 2024 BTC cycle 'dramatically' underperforming previous halvings: Analyst
Volatility and upside have been declining with each Bitcoin halving cycle, but the new dynamics may not be permanent, according to Galaxy's Alex Thorn.
- Bitcoin price drops to $75K as new Hormuz closure puts focus on oil
Bitcoin foreshadows fresh market mayhem as it appears that the US-Iran war has returned, including the closure of the Strait of Hormuz oil route.
- Bitcoin mining difficulty falls, but projected to rise in next adjustment
The average block time at publication is about 9.8 minutes, falling slightly short of the 10-minute block target, according to CoinWarz.
- Iran views BTC as a strategic asset, but USDt still dominates oil tolls: BPI
The Iranian government chose Bitcoin as a payment method for oil tolls due to its confiscation-resistant properties, but only dollar stablecoins have been used so far.
- Spot Bitcoin ETFs attract nearly $1B in weekly inflows as risk sentiment improves
Spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded nearly $1 billion in weekly inflows, their strongest performance in over three months amid improving risk sentiment.
- Circle unveils USDC Bridge for native cross-chain stablecoin transfers
The USDC Bridge adds to Circle's Cross-Chain Transfer Protocol, which often sees over $500 million worth of USDC transfers each day.
- Crypto market liquidations hit $820M as Bitcoin price taps $78K
Nearly a billion dollars in leveraged crypto positions were liquidated in the past 24 hours as the Bitcoin price rallied above $78,000.
- Price predictions 4/17: BTC, ETH, XRP, BNB, SOL, DOGE, HYPE, ADA, BCH, LINK
Bitcoin pole vaulted to $78,000 and altcoins soared after Iran said that the Strait of Hormuz was fully open. Will bulls be able to sustain the upward momentum?
- Bitcoin price quietly sets new 10-week high as trader sees $88K in weeks
Bitcoin price rallied above $77,000 amid cooling geopolitical tensions and record-high back-to-back closes for the S&P 500.
- Neo co-founder proposes $461M treasury overhaul to end ‘trust me’ governance
Neo’s proposed overhaul would restructure its foundation, return tokens to the community and impose formal oversight, as co-founders clash over governance and control.
- US forces attack and seize Iranian ship Touska near Strait of Hormuz
US Central Command has published a video said to show a guided-missile destroyer firing at an Iranian-flagged ship.
- Argentina’s Milei backs US-Israel war on Iran in Jerusalem visit
Argentina’s president reaffirmed alignment with the US and Israel during a visit to Jerusalem, backing their war on Iran
- Schools, shops shut in northern Israel to protest the Lebanon ceasefire
Shops and schools shut in northern Israel as residents protested a 10-day ceasefire with Lebanon.
- Protesters defy Berlin rain to call for end to global wars
Hundreds protested in Berlin against the US-Israeli aggression on Iran, and Israeli attacks on Gaza and Lebanon.
- Who will shape the global agenda, the left or far right?
Left-wing leaders meet in Barcelona, while far-right protesters march in Milan.
- With loss at Man City, have Arsenal lost their grip on the Premier League?
Arsenal's loss to City and a woeful end-of-season run have now cost them their once-comfortable, top-of-the-table lead.
- Exit poll shows former President Radev’s party set to win Bulgaria election
Radev's Progressive Bulgaria party projected to win 38.1 percent of the vote in parliamentary election.
- Canadian PM says close economic ties with US have become a ‘weakness’
Mark Carney says Canada must build economic ties with other countries amid shifting relationship with the United States.
- Trump says US seized Iranian ship trying to get past blockade near Hormuz
Iran vows retaliation, accuses US of violating ceasefire after attack on cargo ship Touska.
- Salah scores in Merseyside derby as Liverpool win to boost European hopes
Salah scores Liverpool's first goal, but Virgil van Dijk scores an injury-time winner against local rivals Everton.