Futures-options traders work on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange’s NYSE American (AMEX) in New York City, U.S., March 6, 2026. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid Brendan Mcdermid | Reuters What you need to know today The Iran war is showing no signs of easing, with Tehran’s new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei saying Thursday that the…
Antoine Griezmann has finally broken his silence regarding the intense speculation linking him with a high-profile move to MLS side Orlando City. Despite heavy interest from North America, the French forward has confirmed his intention to remain at the Metropolitano as he continues to cement his status as an all-time legend for Los Rojiblancos, ensuring…
Dividend-paying exchange traded funds are outperforming the broader market, and investors who are feeling flush have an enviable question to address: What are they doing with that extra income? The S & P 500 is down more than 2% on the year as higher oil prices, war in Iran and artificial intelligence disruption fears drag…
Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) election candidate Balendra Shah waits to collect a certificate for his victory in parliamentary elections at the counting centre in Damak in Nepal’s Jhapa district on March 7, 2026. Nepal’s rapper-turned-politician Balendra Shah grinned and flashed a V-for-victory sign on March 7 as Election Commission officials confirmed he had beaten veteran…
Team USA needed some help, but the star-studded lineup led by Yankees superstar Aaron Judge and Pirates ace Paul Skenes can turn their attention to the quarterfinals at the 2026 World Baseball Classic. The USA finished as Pool B runner-up after a shocking loss to Italy. Prior to that defeat, the USA had defeated…
Stocks still have a long way to go before selling pressure stemming from the Middle East conflict subsides, according to Wolfe Research. The CBOE Volatility index (VIX) , Wall Street’s so-called fear gauge, spiked as high as 35.3 on Friday. It has since pulled back to about 26, though that level still points to big…
A US Air Force Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker aerial-refuelling aircraft flies over Tel Aviv on March 4, 2026. Jack Guez | Afp | Getty Images The U.S. military said Thursday that a KC-135 military refueling plane was lost while flying over Iraq in an incident that was “not due to hostile or enemy fire.” The U.S….
Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones wouldn’t rule out re-engaging in trade talks for edge rusher Maxx Crosby, while saying he didn’t anticipate such a move since his club is “pretty far down the road” in free agency. The Cowboys were on a short list of suitors when the Baltimore Ravens agreed to send two first-round…
CNBC’s Jim Cramer on Thursday warned panicked investors tempted to dump their portfolios due to Iran war-induced market volatility: Don’t follow the crowd off the ledge. “Even if the current situation is terrifying, remember that under almost all circumstances, it makes sense to stick with the market, if only because you’ll have a better chance…
Scott Bessent, US treasury secretary, speaks during a Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee hearing in Washington, DC, US, on Thursday, Feb. 5, 2026. Kent Nishimura | Bloomberg | Getty Images The U.S. on Thursday stateside announced new trade investigations into 60 economies over what it termed as probes aimed at determining if these…
