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Iran Conflict Chokes Hormuz, Erasing Nearly 1 Billion Barrels and Rewiring Global Energy Trade

A blockade at the Strait of Hormuz tied to the Iran conflict has removed nearly 1 billion barrels from global supply, accelerating a structural shift in energy flows, pricing, and risk premiums across markets.

May 10, 2026 | 594

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Fed’s case for rate cuts weakens as resilient labor and sticky prices complicate the path

A firm labor market and persistent cost pressures are narrowing the Federal Reserve’s room to lower interest rates, resetting market expectations across equities, credit, and ETFs.

May 09, 2026 | 650

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May 09, 2026 | 557

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Michael Burry Warns of Late‑Cycle Bubble Echoes as Narrative Drives Stocks

Michael Burry says today’s market feels like the final stretch of the 1999–2000 bubble, arguing price action is being driven more by narrative than by macro data. Here’s what changed, why it matters for investors, and how it could affect equities, credit, and ETFs.

May 09, 2026 | 588

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Snap sets cautious tone after Q1 as Perplexity tie-up ends and Middle East tensions cloud outlook

Snap’s first-quarter update signaled restrained guidance, the end of its Perplexity partnership, and uncertainty tied to Middle East unrest—key factors for markets and earnings watchers assessing near-term growth and ad demand.

May 07, 2026 | 586

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Apollo’s Marc Rowan Signals Defensive Stance, Cites Elevated Shock Risk and Concerns at Rival Insurers

Apollo Global Management CEO Marc Rowan warned of a higher probability of market shocks and said the firm is positioned defensively for a potential correction, while criticizing certain practices at rival insurers.

May 07, 2026 | 562

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Nikkei 225 breaches 62,000 as Asia stocks advance despite geopolitical jitters

Asia-Pacific equities rallied with Japan’s Nikkei 225 crossing 62,000 for the first time, as investors focused on earnings and domestic fundamentals despite renewed Middle East tensions.

May 07, 2026 | 550

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Warner Bros. Discovery posts $2.9 billion loss linked to Paramount deal accounting and restructuring

Warner Bros. Discovery reported a $2.9 billion net loss, driven by accounting tied to its pending Paramount transaction and restructuring charges. The hit includes a termination-fee item that remains on WBD’s books until the deal closes, creating a gap between GAAP results and underlying earnings.

May 07, 2026 | 572

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Asia stocks open mixed as U.S.-Iran tensions revive energy and shipping risk

Asia-Pacific markets started the week on uneven footing after a U.S. seizure of an Iranian vessel escalated tensions, keeping investors focused on energy supply routes and near‑term volatility.

Apr 21, 2026 | 1193

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