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Stock Market News, April 17, 2026: Dow Jumped, Oil Tumbled After Iran Declared Strait Open WSJS&P 500 notches first close above 7,100, Nasdaq posts longest win streak since 1992: Live updates CNBCStrait Up — Heard on the Street Friday Recap WSJStocks Extend ‘Astonishing' Rally as Middle East Tensions Ease Further The New York Times
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Trump suffers rare defeat with House Republicans on FISA AxiosOpinion | Section 702 Lets the Government Spy on Americans. Congress Must Fix It. The New York TimesRepublicans buck Trump to reject 18-month FISA extension CNNSenate extends surveillance powers until April 30 after chaotic votes in House AP News
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Data shows that more Americans used AI to help file taxes than ever.
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About seven weeks after the start of the conflict in the Middle East, Iran announced on Friday that a crucial maritime passageway for seaborne oil was "completely open" for commercial vessels — but only as long as the Lebanon-Israel cease-fire agreement is in effect.
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Reed Hastings ends a three-decade run that transformed a DVD-by-mail service into a global streaming powerhouse.
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Anthropic CEO to meet White House chief of staff as US seeks access to Mythos model Financial TimesTrump says he had 'no idea' Anthropic's Amodei met with White House about Mythos CNBCWhite House and Anthropic set aside court fight to meet amid fears over Mythos model BBCHow Anthropic Learned Mythos Was Too Dangerous for the Wild Bloomberg.comAnthropic's Nuclear Bomb War on the Rock
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$13 train fare spikes to $150 for World Cup fans attending matches in New Jersey WTOPWorld Cup fans to MetLife Stadium will pay $150 train fares - NJ Transit ESPNNJ Governor Mikie Sherrill Slams FIFA's '$0 Contribution' To World Cup Transit Costs— 'I'm Not Going To Let...' YahooNJ Transit says cost of train ticket to FIFA World Cup at MetLife Stadium will be $150 this summ
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After last year's mass firings, federal agencies are hiring again—selectively.
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White House meets with Anthropic CEO amid hopes for a truce PoliticoTrump says he had 'no idea' Anthropic's Amodei met with White House about Mythos CNBCWhite House says meeting with Anthropic ‘productive and constructive' The HillHow Anthropic Learned Mythos Was Too Dangerous for the Wild Bloomberg.com
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Federal Reserve governor Chris Waller said the surge in oil prices tied to the Iran war and lingering effects from U.S. tariffs could "lead to a more lasting increase in inflation," potentially forcing the central bank to eschew further interest-rate cuts.
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Corporate executives with a front-row seat on the economy are broadcasting a bullish message and drowning out Iran war noise.
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Topspin Consumer Partners has beaten its hard cap for its third flagship fundraise by hitting a $328m final close for the vehicle.
The post Topspin Consumer Partners beats hard cap for $328m fundraise appeared first on AltAssets Private Equity News.
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Live Updates: Trump says U.S. will continue blockade after Iran says Strait of Hormuz "completely open" CBS NewsOil prices plunge after Iran says Strait of Hormuz open for commercial shipping traffic Fox BusinessIran declares Strait of Hormuz open to shipping but Trump says U.S. blockade still active CNBC
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Dow rallies 900 points, S&P 500 tops 7,100 for the first time after Iran declares Strait of Hormuz open: Live updates CNBCOil plunges 13%, Dow soars 1,000 points after Iran says Strait of Hormuz is ‘completely open' during ceasefire CNNIran foreign minister: strait of Hormuz now ‘completely open' to commercial vessels The GuardianIran reopens Strait of Hormuz, but Trump says blockade on Iranian ships and ports will stay in force AP News
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Also in Weekend Reads: Options-trading tactics, software stocks and a spousal Social Security switch.
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Anthropic CEO heads to White House amid hacking fears over new AI model The Washington PostClaude Mythos: Finance ministers and top bankers raise serious concerns about AI model BBCAnthropic's Nuclear Bomb War on the RocksOpinion | After Mythos, the Future of the Internet Is At a Crossroads The New York TimesGlobal Financial Watchdog to Share Insights on Anthropic's Mythos Bloomberg.com
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Bob Liodice says his successor must be more than a "brand guy" to tackle the challenges facing today's marketers
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Gasoline could drop below $4 in coming days NPRDrivers See Small Break as Gas Prices Tick Lower AAA Gas PricesGas prices are dropping. These states are seeing the biggest relief USA TodayGas, diesel prices drop in more than 20 states since last week The Hill
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The artificial-intelligence-generated fake influencers have surged on TikTok, Instagram, Facebook and YouTube in an apparent bid to hook conservative voters.
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The S&P 500's rise on Friday caps a striking three-week streak, powered by investors' optimism about the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and strong corporate earnings.
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Friday's statements raised investors' hopes that oil and gas would start moving out of the Persian Gulf in significant volumes again.
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Michelle Gill, EVP and GM of small business at PayPal, shares how entrepreneurs can make use of the platform's newer tools.
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Higher oil prices may not be enough to dent the world's biggest trade surplus
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San Francisco Reports Its First Clade I Mpox Case — What to Know and How to Find a Vaccine KQEDSF Department of Public Health confirms first clade I mpox case KTVUSan Francisco reports first case of more severe mpox strain San Francisco ChronicleMonkeypox Strain Found In San Francisco FM News 101 KXLSF
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Google's AI Mode can now help you find products in stock nearby TechCrunch7 ways to travel smarter this summer, with help from Google blog.googleGoogle brings individual hotel price tracking to Search for all your summer travel needs 9to5GoogleGoogle's price tracker will let you know when your favorite hotel has a great deal Android AuthorityLike It or Not, Google Wants to Be Your AI Travel Buddy This Summer PCMag
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While most carriers pocket your premiums, mutual-insurance companies are owned by their customers.
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Also in today's newsletter: Israel agrees to ceasefire in Lebanon, and Netflix founder to step down from board
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Netflix beat expectations for Q1 revenue and reported a big jump in earnings per share thanks in part to a termination fee related to its proposed WBD deal.
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Airlines have raised airfare, fuel surcharges and baggage fees this year to help cover a surge in fuel costs since the Iran war started on Feb. 28.
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The donations, from the philanthropist Connie Ballmer and an anonymous donor, will support the network's long-term strategy.
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Many homeowners in Democratic-leaning states got hefty tax refunds.
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Madison Air raises $2.2 billion in the largest IPO this year, and the largest from the industrial sector since 1999.
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It's what your team believes about it.
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With half of US organizations in our survey now implementing gen AI, the focus is turning to integration, ROI, and agentic AI to realize value across healthcare domains.
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Chinese president says Spain and China are ‘morally upright' nations that should strengthen their co-operation
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The war in Iran is driving up fossil fuel prices and highlighting the risks of depending on oil and gasoline. Meanwhile, the Trump administration has unwound policies that would boost alternatives.
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Malaysia's Sunway Healthcare Group will set in motion plans for an initial public offering early next month that is likely to value the business at over $4.0 billion, people familiar with the process said.
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