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Live updates: Iran reviewing US proposal as source says both sides moving toward memo to end war CNNLive updates: US and Iran moving toward memo aimed at ending war, source says CNNUS and Iran reportedly considering deal to end war KCRAIran War Live Updates: Tehran and U.S. Offer Conflicting Messages on Peace Deal Negotiations The New York TimesIran War Live News Updates: Iran, U.S. Move Closer on Proposal to Restart Peace Talks WSJ
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Oil plunges, markets surge on report U.S. and Iran near deal to end war as gas prices jump past $4.50 NBC NewsLive updates: US and Iran moving toward memo aimed at ending war, source says CNNOil prices sink and stocks leap worldwide on hopes for a reopening of the Strait of Hormuz Los Angeles TimesHas the US accepted Iran's demand to settle Hormuz first, nuclear later?
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Ted Turner, CNN creator who revolutionized the media industry, dies at 87 Los Angeles TimesTed Turner, Creator of CNN and the 24-Hour News Cycle, Dies at 87 The New York TimesTed Turner, Atlanta media titan who transformed city into global TV powerhouse, dies at 87 CBS NewsSee Photos of Ted Turner and Jane Fonda Through Their Decades-Long Relationship and Friendship People.comTed Turner's vision of news as global and continuous changed both the industry and society itself AP News
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Jeffrey Epstein's Purported Suicide Note Is Released by Federal Judge The New York TimesJudge releases purported Jeffrey Epstein suicide note CNNAlleged suicide note written by Jeffrey Epstein unsealed by federal judge The GuardianJudge releases note that cellmate says he found after Jeffrey Epstein's suspected suicide try OregonLive.com
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US, Iran Weigh Potential Deal as Trump Seeks a Way Out of War Bloomberg.comLive updates: Iran reviewing US proposal as source says both sides moving toward memo to end war CNNIran expected to submit response to US proposal on Thursday — CNN The Times of IsraelExclusive: U.S. and Iran closing in on one-page memo to end war, officials say Axios
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Court releases purported suicide note from Jeffrey Epstein The Washington PostJeffrey Epstein's Purported Suicide Note Is Released by Federal Judge The New York TimesFederal judge releases alleged Epstein suicide note tied to former cellmate trial WCHSAlleged suicide note written by Jeffrey Epstein unsealed by federal judge The Guardian
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Justin Baldoni's lawyer addresses reports that no money was exchanged in Blake Lively settlement YahooBlake Lively and Justin Baldoni Settle Their Legal Dispute The New York TimesBlake Lively's Met Gala stunt after Justin Baldoni settlement was a 'deliberately calculated tactic': experts Fox NewsBlake Lively Poses Makeup-Free With Ryan Reynolds in Rare Selfie After He Skipped Met Gala 2026 instyle.com
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Ted Turner, outspoken founder of CNN, dies at 87 ReutersTed Turner, Creator of CNN and the 24-Hour News Cycle, Dies at 87 The New York TimesTed Turner Leaves Legacy of Vast Acreage He Pledged to Conserve Bloomberg.com'A trailblazer, a rabble-rouser, a do-gooder': CNN founder Ted Turner dies at 87 NPRInside Jane Fonda's Relationship with Ted Turner, Her 'Favorite Ex-Husband' People.com
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Howe has overseen FanDuel during a time of dramatic expansion in sports gambling and as prediction markets have exploded in popularity.
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Online sleuths are raising more red flags around suspiciously timed Iran-war oil trades Business InsiderTraders point to suspicious activity in the oil market on Wednesday MarketWatch'Insider trading': Oil and stocks jolt on news of US-Iran deal as some cry 'manipulation' Middle East EyeOil insider trading fears after volume spike precedes Axios Iran report (rinse, repeat) investingLive
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With eBay Bid, GameStop C.E.O. Baffles His Fans and Wall Street The New York Times‘EBay Is Not Happy With Me,' GameStop CEO Says WSJGameStop's Cohen Says He's Selling on eBay to Help Fund Takeover Bloomberg.comGameStop's pursuit of eBay has analysts scratching their heads | CNN Business CNNThe GameStop CEO's eBay stunt has traders
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NY Fed report finds gas price surge hitting lower incomes harder Yahoo FinanceSame Shock, Different Roads? A K-Shaped Pattern at the Pump Liberty Street EconomicsHigher Gas Prices Are Hitting Lower-Income Americans the Hardest The New York TimesGasoline Surge Fuels a K-Shape Divide in US, Research Shows Bloomberg.comThe 'K-shaped econom
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Stocks continued their push higher Friday, with today's gains helping the major market indexes snap a three-week losing streak.
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There was nothing particularly new today to boost investor sentiment. Both the economic and earnings calendars were thin. And early afternoon speeches from Kansas City Fed President Esther George and Fed Governor Christopher Waller echoed the hawkish tone struck by central bank officials in recent weeks. It could just be that Wall Street has come to terms with the fact that the Fed will almost certainly issue a third-straight 75 basis point rate increase at its policy meeting later this month. Or perhaps investors are simply taking advantage of bargains from the late-August selloff.
Whatever the reason, today's rally was broad-based, with all 11 sectors finishing higher. Leading the pack was communication services, which jumped 2.8% on strong gains for components Meta Platforms (META, 4.4%) and Netflix (NFLX, 2.7%). Energy ( 2.5%) also outperformed as U.S. crude futures bounced 3.9% to $86.79 per barrel.
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As for the major indexes, the Nasdaq Composite's 2.1% rally to 12,112 outpaced its peers. Still, the S&P 500 Index ( 1.5% to 4,067) and the
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