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MarketWatchMar 18, 2026
Oil prices climb after Iran reports attacks on key oil and natural gas field
Oil prices were popping early Wednesday morning after Iran said U.S. and Israeli airstrikes hit one of its key natural gas field, while nearby oil and petrochemical facilities also came under attack.

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Fed's Powell to deliver a gut check for markets as stocks climb alongside oil prices (MarketWatch)
Why the real ‘black swan' of the Iran war is the lack of them in stocks, bonds or almost anything but oil (MarketWatch)

Yahoo BusinessMar 18, 2026
Trump Says the Iran War Could End Soon: How Your Wallet Could Still Feel the Pinch After It's Over


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Iran War Live Updates: U.S. Drops 5,000-Pound Bombs on Iranian Missile Sites Near Strait of Hormuz - WSJ (Google Business News)

MarketWatchMar 18, 2026
Nvidia says it's now getting orders from China. Is this the catalyst to get the stock out of its trading range?
Nvidia's share price has stalled in the last six months despite a robust order book and positive earnings developments. Wider AI capex concerns have weighed on the stock.

Private Equity Breaking NewsMar 18, 2026
Partech picks up €300m for debut impact fund amid ‘one of the most challenging fundraising environments of the past decade'
Tech startup investor Partech has closed its inaugural impact fund on €300m, with eyes on scaling European B2B tech transforming global value chains.

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Washington Post BusinessMar 18, 2026
How lawyers got their hands on thousands of private patient records
The nation's largest health records company, Epic Systems, has sued multiple firms including GuardDog Telehealth, alleging they had improperly accessed personal medical records.

Google Business NewsMar 18, 2026
Japan's Takaichi Visits Trump as Hormuz Warship Standoff Simmers - Bloomberg.com
Japan's Takaichi Visits Trump as Hormuz Warship Standoff Simmers  Bloomberg.comTrump's Friendship With Japan's Leader Takaichi Faces Test Over Iran  The New York TimesSanae Takaichi set for high-stakes meeting with Donald Trump over Iran  Financial TimesTakaichi's US visit: What will Japan say to Trump on Iran?  Nikkei AsiaJapan's leader faces high-wire act in Washingto

Yahoo BusinessMar 18, 2026
JPMorgan Lifts PT on FedEx Corporation (FDX) to $424 From $294 - Here's Why


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TD Cowen Lifts PT on Micron Technology (MU) to $500 From $450 - Here's Why (Yahoo Business)
Morgan Stanley Lifts PT on The Hershey Company (HSY) to $247 From $238 - Here's Why (Yahoo Business)

Yahoo BusinessMar 18, 2026
Stock market today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq futures fall after PPI inflation comes in hot ahead of Fed decision


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Fed Meeting Today: Dow Futures Rise, Brent Crude Remains Above $100 - WSJ (Google Business News)

Yahoo BusinessMar 18, 2026
Fed Meeting: Hot PPI Adds To Iran War Inflation Risk; S&P 500 Futures Fall (Live Coverage)


Yahoo BusinessMar 18, 2026
Bit Digital Inc. (BTBT) Positioned to Capitalize on Digital Treasury Model


CNBC BusinessMar 18, 2026
Macy's store revamp shows progress, but company expects sales to fall this year
Macy's posted solid fourth-quarter results as it tries to revamp some stores and close others.

Private Equity Breaking NewsMar 18, 2026
Deal Roundup: KKR buys into Indian e-bus fleet in $310m deal, Warburg Pincus backs TheGuarantors
KKR has agreed to invest up to $310m in a strategic partnership with Indian electric commercial vehicles specialist PMI Electro Mobility Solutions.

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Google Market NewsMar 18, 2026
Macy's expects sales to fall this year, even as store revamp shows progress - CNBC
Macy's expects sales to fall this year, even as store revamp shows progress  CNBCMacy's post strong sales from the holiday quarter and sees encouraging signs from revamped stores  Yahoo FinanceMacy's proves Wall Street wrong again by growing sales, and the stock surges  MarketWatchMacy's Same-Store Sales Boosted by Bloomingdale's While Guidance Mixed  WSJ

Google Market NewsMar 18, 2026
NCAA bracket predictions: Model gives out surprising March Madness 2026 tournament picks - CBS Sports
NCAA bracket predictions: Model gives out surprising March Madness 2026 tournament picks  CBS SportsFinal Four, national champion predictions for the men's NCAA tournament  ESPNNCAA Tournament 2026 bracket picks, best upsets, Cinderella teams: Model simulates March Madness 10,000 times  CBS SportsRanking 8 most likely March Madness upsets in NCAA Tournament first round  USA Today

Google Market NewsMar 18, 2026
Intel enables Precompiled Shader Delivery on Arc B-series and Core Ultra iGPUs in new driver, up to 3x faster loading times - VideoCardz.com
Intel enables Precompiled Shader Delivery on Arc B-series and Core Ultra iGPUs in new driver, up to 3x faster loading times  VideoCardz.comIntel Precompiled Shaders Accelerate Game Load Times By Up To 3x On Arc GPUs, Now Available & Supported In 13 Games  WccftechMicrosoft is working to eliminate PC gaming's "compiling shaders" wait times  Ars Technica

Yahoo BusinessMar 18, 2026
Cramer: Better conditions than expected will drive higher Nvidia stock prices


MarketWatch Breaking NewsMar 18, 2026
Economic calendar: Fed decision day kicks off with update on wholesale inflation


NYTimes BusinessMar 18, 2026
Asia Turns Back to Coal as War Chokes Off Natural Gas
Across Asia, a sharp drop in liquefied natural gas supplies is pushing major importers back toward coal, undermining L.N.G.'s long-held role as a stable energy anchor.

Google Market NewsMar 18, 2026
‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day' Trailer: Tom Holland Shoots Organic Webs, Reunites With Bruce Banner and Teams Up With Punisher - Variety
‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day' Trailer: Tom Holland Shoots Organic Webs, Reunites With Bruce Banner and Teams Up With Punisher  Variety'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' cast and character guide: who's who in the exciting new Marvel Cinematic Universe movie?  Yahoo‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day' Trailer: Tom Holland's Peter Parker Teams Up With Bruce Banner, Punisher in ‘Doomsday' Prequel  The Hollywood ReporterSpider-Man: Brand New Day Trailer Includes Numerous Marvel Characters, and Brief Glimpse of Sadie Sink  IGN

MarketWatch Breaking NewsMar 18, 2026
Macy's proves Wall Street wrong again


Google Business NewsMar 18, 2026
March Madness 2026 men's predictions: who will cut down the nets in Indianapolis? - The Guardian
March Madness 2026 men's predictions: who will cut down the nets in Indianapolis?  The GuardianFinal Four, national champion predictions for the men's NCAA tournament  ESPNNCAA Tournament 2026 bracket: Simulation predicts surprising upsets, top sleepers, March Madness picks  CBS SportsBest Cinderella picks and upset sleepers for March Madness  Yahoo Sports

Google Market NewsMar 18, 2026
World Baseball Classic: Venezuela takes down Team USA in championship game stunner - Yahoo Sports
World Baseball Classic: Venezuela takes down Team USA in championship game stunner  Yahoo SportsVenezuela defeats Team USA to win World Baseball Classic  ESPNUSA overcome with emotion after WBC defeat: 'Loved it. But I'm still pissed.'  USA TodayVenezuela's tears of joy: Why the team that cared the most won the World Baseball Classic  CNN

Yahoo BusinessMar 18, 2026
Eyeing oil market turmoil and erratic job numbers, Fed to hold interest rates steady


CNBC EconomyMar 18, 2026
Wholesale prices rose 0.7% in February, much more than expected and up 3.4% annually
Wholesale prices rose sharply in February, providing another sign that inflation continues to percolate even aside from rising energy prices.

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Wholesale prices surge again and show inflation flowing through pipeline of the economy (MarketWatch)

Yahoo BusinessMar 18, 2026
$100 Oil Could Deliver $63 Billion Cash Surge to U.S. Shale


Google Business NewsMar 18, 2026
Iran launches ‘revenge' missile attack on Israel after assassinations - Al Jazeera
Iran launches ‘revenge' missile attack on Israel after assassinations  Al JazeeraIran strikes Tel Aviv with cluster warheads in retaliation for killing of security chief  ReutersIran lashes out with attacks on Israel and Gulf neighbors as Israel hits Beirut  AP NewsIran's cluster warheads represent new defense challenge for Israel  The Jerusalem Post

MarketWatchMar 18, 2026
Instead of shopping they're quietly stockpiling cash — ‘shadow saving' — and it could short-circuit the global economy
Households in China aren't broke, the available data indicate. They're just exhibiting a reluctance to spend.

Google Market NewsMar 18, 2026
California Heat Wave Makes Winter Feel Like Summer - The New York Times
California Heat Wave Makes Winter Feel Like Summer  The New York TimesThe worst of California's heat wave is still ahead. Here's when temperatures will peak  YahooExtraordinary, climate change-linked heat wave envelops the West with mounting consequences  CNN110 degrees? Forecast warns of record-setting March heat wave  USA TodayWhen the Bay Area heat wave will peak  SFGATE

NPR Topics: BusinessMar 18, 2026
The Federal Reserve is facing tough choices as the economy faces deep uncertainty
The Federal Reserve's job is expected to hold its benchmark interest rate steady as it faces inflationary pressure from the war with Iran — and a weakening labor market.

Google Business NewsMar 18, 2026
Middle East crisis live: Iran vows revenge for killing of security chief; Israel strikes central Beirut - The Guardian
Middle East crisis live: Iran vows revenge for killing of security chief; Israel strikes central Beirut  The GuardianLive updates: Iran war news: Iran vows revenge after top security chief killed in Israeli strike  CNNIsrael Keeps Killing Key Iranian Leaders. Will It Work?  The New York TimesAli Larijani, Iran's ultimate backroom powerbroker, killed in Israeli airstrike  Reuters

Inc.comMar 17, 2026
One Tech Company Is Surging on a Promise of Lower Gas Prices
Spiking oil prices fuel a rush to gas-saving apps



Google Business NewsMar 17, 2026
China ignores Trump's Hormuz request as the Iran war deepens and his Beijing trip slips - AP News
China ignores Trump's Hormuz request as the Iran war deepens and his Beijing trip slips  AP NewsTrump Says U.S. Doesn't Need Allies to Reopen Strait of Hormuz  The New York TimesEuropean Union rejects Trump's calls for military deployments to reopen Strait of Hormuz  CBS NewsTrump says NATO's refusal to help on Iran is "very foolish mistake"  Reuters

Private Equity Breaking NewsMar 17, 2026
Google spin-out Gradient seals $220m for debut AI-focused fundraise
Gradient, a seed stage AI investor which spun out from Google last year, has raised $220m for the final close of its first independent fund.

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Fund managers haven't been this heavily in cash since the pandemic (MarketWatch Breaking News)

McKinsey QuarterlyMar 17, 2026
Beating the odds: How private equity firms can improve exit prospects
Thorough and early preparations for asset sales are vital for private equity firms to generate timely returns in a challenging market.

Google Business NewsMar 17, 2026
Asia stocks: Nikkei, KOSPI lead gains on tech boost; Fed decision ahead - Investing.com
Asia stocks: Nikkei, KOSPI lead gains on tech boost; Fed decision ahead  Investing.comAsian stocks rally as oil retreats, Fed in spotlight  ReutersAsia Equities Gain Ahead of Fed, Oil Retreats But Stays High  WSJAsia-Pacific markets close mixed as oil gains and Iran war keeps investors on edge  CNBC

FT.com - China, Economy & TradeMar 17, 2026
Li Ka-shing builds cash pile as family empire looks to its next deal
CK Hutchison has been selling assets across its portfolio but is unlikely to return capital to shareholders

Google Market NewsMar 17, 2026
Daniel Biss wins Democratic primary for closely-watched Illinois House seat - NPR
Daniel Biss wins Democratic primary for closely-watched Illinois House seat  NPRIllinois Ninth Congressional District Primary 2026: Live Election Results  The New York TimesEvanston Mayor Daniel Biss wins Illinois' 9th District Democratic House primary  Chicago Sun-TimesDaniel Biss wins fierce House primary as Democrats fight over Israel and four Illinois open seats  NBC News

FT.com - Financial MarketsMar 17, 2026
Oil price surge will hurt US growth and fuel inflation, say economists
FT-Booth Survey shows unease about impact of the conflict on growth and prices

Google Market NewsMar 17, 2026
Oscars Ratings Hit 17.9 Million Viewers, Down 9% From Last Year and Lowest Since 2022 - Variety
Oscars Ratings Hit 17.9 Million Viewers, Down 9% From Last Year and Lowest Since 2022  VarietyOscars Viewership Slides 9%, Its First Drop Since 2021  The New York TimesOscar ratings fall in Conan O'Brien's second year hosting  The Seattle TimesOscars Audience Down 9% To 4-Year Low On ABC & Hulu  DeadlineOscars Audience Dips to 17.9 Million in Year With Few Surprises  Bloomberg.com

Google Market NewsMar 17, 2026
Japan exports beat forecasts with 4.2% growth in February, but shipments to China and U.S. slump - CNBC
Japan exports beat forecasts with 4.2% growth in February, but shipments to China and U.S. slump  CNBCJapan's Export Growth Slows as Chinese Holidays Weigh on Demand  Bloomberg.comJapan's exports top expectations as Asia demand powers February jump  Reuters

Google Market NewsMar 17, 2026
Cinnabon Cuts Ties With 'Bachelorette' Amid Taylor Frankie Paul Drama - Variety
Cinnabon Cuts Ties With 'Bachelorette' Amid Taylor Frankie Paul Drama  VarietyTaylor Frankie Paul Breaks Silence After Domestic Violence Investigation News: 'It's a Heavy Time' (Exclusive)  people.comABC Reportedly in Talks to Pull ‘The Bachelorette' Amid Taylor Frankie Paul Assault Allegations  Yahoo‘The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives' filming on pause amid Taylor Frankie Paul investigation, sources say  NBC News

Google Business NewsMar 17, 2026
Oscars Audience Down 9% To 4-Year Low On ABC & Hulu - Deadline
Oscars Audience Down 9% To 4-Year Low On ABC & Hulu  DeadlineOscars Viewership Slides 9%, Its First Drop Since 2021  The New York TimesOscar ratings fall in Conan O'Brien's second year hosting  The Seattle TimesOscars Ratings Hit 17.9 Million Viewers, Down 9% From Last Year and Lowest Since 2022  VarietyOscars Audience Dips to 17.9 Million in Year With Few Surprises  Bloomberg.com

FT.com - Financial MarketsMar 17, 2026
Are the markets right or wrong about Iran?
Squaring the chaos of the news with the relative calm of the markets

Entrepreneur.comMar 17, 2026
This Executive of a $6.6 Billion AI Startup Says She Has One Very Big Worry
Founded in 2024, this startup has grown at an incredible pace.

MarketWatchMar 17, 2026
American, Delta defy oil-price spike and boost revenue outlooks as travel demand accelerates
Delta soothes investor fears over the effect of rising oil prices by raising revenue guidance, and the stock surges.

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MarketWatchMar 17, 2026
Uber's stock powers higher as Nvidia robotaxi deal helps avert ‘doomsday' scenario
Uber and Nvidia aim to launch autonomous ride-hailing in up to 28 cities in less than two years.

CNBC BusinessMar 17, 2026
Airlines raise revenue guidance despite rising fuel costs, citing growth in demand
CEO Ed Bastian told CNBC's Phil LeBeau that Delta had taken a $400 million fuel hit in the quarter, but that demand has been "really, really great."

CNBC FinanceMar 17, 2026
Mastercard says it's acquiring stablecoin startup BVNK in $1.8 billion bet on future of payments
Stablecoin startups have been a hot commodity since the reelection of President Donald Trump in late 2024 ushered in a new era of crypto-friendly regulation.

MarketWatch Breaking NewsMar 17, 2026
Economic calendar: Investors to weigh home-sales data as Fed rate setters gather


NYTimes BusinessMar 17, 2026
Iran's Hormuz Stranglehold Upends Markets and Geopolitics
Energy prices continued to climb around the world as war in the Middle East intensifies. That has scrambled President Trump's foreign policy strategy.

Inc.comMar 17, 2026
How to Know If the Experts Advising You Are Still Qualified for Today's Business Reality
God forbid they're using ChatGPT for lawyers or accountants to help write your tax returns.



Google Business NewsMar 17, 2026
Iran war overlaps with Afghanistan-Pakistan conflict - dw.com
Iran war overlaps with Afghanistan-Pakistan conflict  dw.comAir strike hit Kabul rehab centre as patients ate dinner, survivor tells BBC  BBCUN agency puts death toll at 143 in Kabul rehab centre bombing by Pakistan  ReutersDozens Dead in Pakistani Airstrike on Kabul  The New York Times

Google Business NewsMar 17, 2026
Samsung Halts Sale of Galaxy Z TriFold After Just 3 Months - CNET
Samsung Halts Sale of Galaxy Z TriFold After Just 3 Months  CNETSamsung to Stop Selling $2,899 TriFold Phone After Three Months  Bloomberg.comPSA: Don't buy a $4,400 gray market Samsung TriFold on eBay  The VergeAfter discontinuing Galaxy Z TriFold, Samsung is working on a thinner successor  SamMobileIs there a silver lining to the Galaxy Z TriFold's broken display?  PhoneArena

MarketWatch Breaking NewsMar 17, 2026
U.S. stocks close higher, even as oil prices continue to climb on Iran conflict


MarketWatch Breaking NewsMar 17, 2026
Global oil prices end at more than 3-year high as Gulf shipping remains limited


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MarketWatch Breaking NewsMar 17, 2026
She totaled her car and replaced it for just $8,000 — with a Lexus. Here's how.


CNBC FinanceMar 16, 2026
Apollo's John Zito questions private equity's software valuations: 'All the marks are wrong'
While Wall Street figures have flagged risks in private credit, Apollo's Zito is among the first within private credit to candidly acknowledge weakness.

Chicago Tribune Business NewsMar 06, 2026
Wall Street heads for losses again as Iran war enters 7th day, sending oil prices up another 6%
Wall Street was on track to open lower again Friday as oil prices continued to climb, hitting the highest level in nearly two years less than a week since the U.S. and Israel began bombing Iran, one of the world's top oil producers.

Chicago Tribune Business NewsFeb 24, 2026
President Donald Trump's State of the Union will seek to calm voters' economic concerns ahead of midterm elections
President Donald Trump will use Tuesday's State of the Union to champion his immigration crackdowns, his slashing of the federal government, his push to preserve widespread tariffs that the Supreme Court just struck down and his ability to direct quick-hit military actions around the world, including in Iran and Venezuela.

Private Equity Breaking NewsFeb 20, 2026
Institutional investors eye private credit allocation increases, infra debt attracts most interest
More than half of institutional investors and family offices plan to up their allocation to private credit over the next 12 months, signaling continued strong appetite for the asset class, new research from Benefit Street Partners shows.

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NPR Topics: BusinessFeb 20, 2026
The economy slowed in the last 3 months of the year — but was still solid in 2025
The U.S. economy grew 2.2% in 2025, a modest slowdown from 2.4% the previous year. GDP gains were fueled by solid consumer spending and business investment.

FT.com - Hedge FundsDec 01, 2025
Steve Cohen moves closer to gaining lucrative New York City casino licence
Hedge fund manager wins approval from key regulatory board to build gambling complex

KiplingerSep 03, 2022
Selling Your Construction Business to Employees or Family? Here Are 5 Tips for Success!
The construction industry is booming, and there doesn't appear to be an end in sight. That's great news if selling your small business is anywhere on your radar. 

As someone who has built a successful business, maybe you have started to think about the next phase of your life. That could be pivoting into a new career or getting ready for retirement. Either way, selling a small business is an exciting step but it takes intention and preparation.

SEE MORE 3 Ways to Increase the Enterprise Value of Your Family Business If you're considering selling your business to employees or a family member, then you have one of the key components of the sale in place. You've got a potential buyer! Having a buyer already in mind changes the process. You probably won't have to hire (or pay) a business broker, and you won't have to go through the process of marketing your business or vetting interested parties.

It's still important to ensure you're mentally prepared for the transition and that you've gotten everything to navigate the sales process successfully.

Selling a Small Business to Employees or Loved Ones  For contractors and other small-business owners, selling what you've worked so hard to build can be bittersweet. It's exciting to move to the next phase of your life, but you want to know that your business is going to end up in the right hands. 

Selling to a key employee or family member can be a very fulfilling experience. They already understand what you do, and in the case of key employees, they know the ins and outs of your busi


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