Markets rallied Wednesday as President Donald Trump extended a two-week U.S. ceasefire with Iran and a string of upbeat corporate results reinforced investor sentiment. U.S. benchmarks were higher early in the session, led by gains in Boeing and energy-related names, even as geopolitical uncertainty persisted in the Gulf. The ceasefire extension followed requests from Pakistani … Read more
Lead: Boeing reported a smaller-than-expected loss for the first quarter of 2026, driven by higher deliveries and revenue across its businesses. The company narrowed its net loss to $7 million in Q1, while adjusted results showed a 20-cent loss per share versus an 83-cent loss expected by analysts. Boeing delivered 143 commercial jets in the … Read more
Lead New England Patriots coach Mike Vrabel issued a short public statement Tuesday at Gillette Stadium addressing photographs taken with reporter Dianna Russini at a Sedona, Arizona resort. He said he has had “difficult conversations” with family, team leaders and players and emphasized a commitment to avoid distractions. Vrabel apologized for not speaking sooner, saying … Read more
Lead U.S. stocks weakened Tuesday as oil prices jumped on worries that a U.S.-Iran ceasefire due to expire Wednesday could collapse, prompting investors to seek defensive havens. The S&P 500 slipped with eight of 11 sectors in the red even as energy, information technology and consumer discretionary posted modest gains. Market participants reacted to mixed … Read more
Lead U.S. equity markets turned volatile Tuesday as a jump in crude oil prices on fears that Iran-U.S. negotiations were unraveling sent the Dow down roughly 200 points. Energy stocks led gains as West Texas Intermediate edged near $88 a barrel and Brent approached $94–95, while defensive and consumer names saw pressure. The move followed … Read more
Lead On Tuesday, U.S. equity markets turned cautious as the S&P 500 slipped into negative territory while oil prices climbed ahead of a ceasefire deadline between the U.S. and Iran due to expire Wednesday. The Dow held modest gains, supported by several strong corporate earnings reports, even as investors weighed the geopolitical risk premium and … Read more
U.S. stocks rose Tuesday after President Donald Trump told CNBC he expected a deal with Iran before a two‑week ceasefire lapses Wednesday, and warned of military action if talks fail. The Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed about 270 points (0.5%), while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq added roughly 0.2% and 0.3%, respectively; the Russell 2000 … Read more
Lead U.S. stock futures rose early Tuesday as traders digested a mixed session on Wall Street and looming geopolitical risk: a U.S.-Iran ceasefire scheduled to expire Wednesday. S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 futures were up about 0.5% each, while futures tied to the Dow Jones Industrial Average gained roughly 333 points, or 0.7%. The jump … Read more
New clinical trials and laboratory research over the past decade indicate that regular low-dose aspirin can cut the risk of certain cancers and reduce recurrence, especially in genetically vulnerable groups. Landmark randomized studies led by teams in the UK and Sweden found roughly a halving of colorectal cancer incidence or recurrence in people taking aspirin … Read more
Lead: President Donald Trump said on April 20, 2026, he is “under no pressure” to clinch a peace deal with Iran as a two‑week U.S.-Iran ceasefire approaches expiry and the status of follow‑up talks remains uncertain. U.S. negotiators — including Vice President JD Vance, special envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner — were reported by … Read more
Lead President Donald Trump said the temporary ceasefire between the United States and Iran will end “Wednesday evening Washington time,” and he described a further extension as “highly unlikely” if negotiators fail to reach an agreement. Senior US officials, including Vice President JD Vance, are expected to travel to Islamabad for a possible second round … Read more
Alt-pop singer D4vd, legal name David Burke, pleaded not guilty Monday to first-degree murder and related charges after the dismembered body of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez was discovered in an apparently abandoned Tesla, officials said. The Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office charged the 21-year-old with first-degree murder, lewd and lascivious acts with a person … Read more
Lead: On Monday, April 20, 2026, U.S. equity benchmarks were broadly steady despite an escalation between the U.S. and Iran after American forces reported seizing an Iranian‑flagged cargo ship in the Gulf of Oman. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was roughly flat, down about 53 points (0.1%), while the S&P 500 fell about 0.3% and … Read more
Lead: On Monday, April 19, 2026, U.S. equities slipped as renewed U.S.-Iran tensions followed reports that an Iranian-flagged cargo ship was intercepted, trimming risk appetite. The S&P 500 declined 0.2% and the Nasdaq Composite fell 0.4%, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average hovered near flat after an early 51-point dip. Oil prices surged on the … Read more
Lead On Monday, April 19, 2026, U.S. stock futures opened lower after the United States said it fired on and seized an Iranian-flagged cargo vessel in the Gulf of Oman, heightening regional tensions and driving oil prices sharply higher. Dow futures fell about 258 points (roughly 0.5%), while S&P 500 futures slipped 0.5% and Nasdaq-100 … Read more
