U.S. oil prices surge after Trump reinstates Strait of Hormuz blockade
U.S. oil prices surged above $75 a barrel Monday after President Donald Trump reinstated a naval blockade on Iranian ships in the Strait of Hormuz. This move…
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U.S.-Iran Strikes Escalate Near Strait of Hormuz, Oil Prices Climb
Tit-for-tat U.S.-Iran strikes intensified over the July 12-13 weekend near the Strait of Hormuz, sending oil prices higher and causing stock futures to dip a…
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World Cup Betting Tax Rules Favor Prediction Markets Over Sportsbooks Amid Regulatory Gaps
World Cup betting tax rules differ for prediction markets vs. sportsbooks due to IRS guidance gaps. Understand your 2026 FIFA tax obligations.
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Donald Trump reportedly removes obstacles for Gordie
President Donald Trump clears the path for the $4.5 billion Gordie Howe International Bridge, with the Canada-US crossing set to open on July 27, 2026.
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Elizabeth Warren calls Commerce Department’s UAE tech deal “corrupt” over Trump family ties
Elizabeth Warren calls Commerce Department’s UAE tech deal corrupt due to alleged ties between MGX and the Trump family’s crypto venture.
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Ambassador Katherine Tai confirms USMCA auto rules need strengthening
Ambassador Katherine Tai confirms USMCA auto rules need strengthening, citing vulnerabilities in North American trade and upcoming 2025 LVC/RVC changes.
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SK Hynix secures $26.5 million in record US share sale
SK Hynix raises $26.5 billion in a record-breaking U.S. ADR offering to fund HBM chip production, marking the largest-ever inaugural U.S. listing by a foreig…
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Glazer Firm reveals 9.75% stake in International Personal Finance on July 3
Glazer Capital, LLC disclosed a 9.75% stake in International Personal Finance plc (IPF) as of July 3, 2026, amid the ongoing BasePoint Capital LLC takeover bid.
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Indian rupee plunges to 95.55 against dollar amid escalating US-Iran tensions
India’s rupee faces intense pressure as US-Iran tensions drive oil prices higher. The INR hit 95.55 as the Sensex plummeted 1,677 points in early July 2026.
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Russian government bans diesel exports after strikes disable 42.7% of refining capacity
Russia bans diesel exports after Ukrainian drone strikes disabled 42.7% of refining capacity. Major facilities like Omsk and TANECO remain under intense pres…
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United States Central Command launches strikes against Iran targets after attacks on 3 ships
United States Central Command launched strikes against Iran after attacks on 3 ships in the Strait of Hormuz, CENTCOM confirmed Tuesday.
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CrowdStrike and Palo Alto Networks hit all-time highs on July 6, 2026
A global memory bottleneck driven by AI demand is fueling a major cyber stock comeback. Lead firms like CrowdStrike and Palo Alto Networks hit record highs i…
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OpenAI proposes 5% stake to Trump administration to ease Washington pressure: report
OpenAI proposes a 5% stake to the Trump administration to ease political pressure. The $42.6 billion offer aims to share the upside of AI with the public.
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Lisa Nandy warns of intervention in $110 billion Paramount-Warner Bros Discovery merger
British Culture Minister Lisa Nandy is minded to intervene in the Paramount takeover of Warner Bros Discovery citing media plurality concerns for UK audiences.
