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Google Business NewsApr 17, 2026
Israel and Lebanon ceasefire in effect as Trump says 'very close' to deal with Iran - BBC
Israel and Lebanon ceasefire in effect as Trump says 'very close' to deal with Iran  BBCLive updates: Fragile ceasefire in Lebanon as Trump voices confidence in Iran deal  CNNAP News in Brief at 12:04 a.m. EDT  10tv.com10-day ceasefire agreed on by Israel and Lebanon goes into effect  AP NewsLive Updates: Israel's ceasefir

Yahoo BusinessApr 17, 2026
Is Applied Materials (AMAT) One of the Top 15 Stocks to Buy for an Early Retirement Portfolio?


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Yahoo BusinessApr 17, 2026
Tax Day: Refunds are up as filing deadline hits


Yahoo BusinessApr 17, 2026
Dover (DOV) Gets Price Target Boost from Citi on Improving Industry Backdrop


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Citi Lifts Caterpillar (CAT) Price Target, Cites Strength in North America Trends (Yahoo Business)

Yahoo BusinessApr 17, 2026
Why Bitcoin's Rally Could Stall As Strategy's Dividend Date Hits


Google Business NewsApr 16, 2026
Live updates: Ceasefire in Lebanon goes into effect as Trump voices confidence in Iran deal - CNN
Live updates: Ceasefire in Lebanon goes into effect as Trump voices confidence in Iran deal  CNNView Full Coverage on Google News

CNBC BusinessApr 16, 2026
Netflix stock sinks after streamer reiterates guidance, says Reed Hastings to exit board
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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Netflix shares dive as co-founder Reed Hastings steps away - Yahoo Finance (Google Business News)

Yahoo BusinessApr 16, 2026
It's Tax Day. You still have time to file an IRS tax extension.


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What is a tax refund offset? 5 reasons the IRS can seize your refund. (Yahoo Business)

Google Business NewsApr 16, 2026
Trump says war in Iran is going 'swimmingly' and 'should be ending pretty soon' - CNBC
Trump says war in Iran is going 'swimmingly' and 'should be ending pretty soon'  CNBC‘More compromises': Trump wants an end to Iran war  Politico'We can do what we want': Trump claims US on course for victory over ‘smart, tough' Iran  The Times of IndiaTrump Says Deal With Iran ‘Looking Very Good' Amid Ceasefire  Bloomberg.com

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Iran War Live Updates: Lebanon-Israel Cease-Fire Goes Into Effect - The New York Times (Google Business News)

Google Market NewsApr 16, 2026
‘The Pitt' Boss Says Noah Wyle's Season 2 Storyline "Shows What Can Happen If You Don't Take the Time to Resolve Mental Health Issues" - The Hollywood Reporter
‘The Pitt' Boss Says Noah Wyle's Season 2 Storyline "Shows What Can Happen If You Don't Take the Time to Resolve Mental Health Issues"  The Hollywood Reporter‘The Pitt' Season 2 Finale Recap: Jagged Little Pills  The New York Times‘The Pitt': Noah Wyle on Surviving Another Shift  GQFact-checking 'The Pitt' finale's 'wild' emergency C-Section  USA Today'The Pitt' Season 2 Finale Left Robby Right Where He Belongs  Time Magazin

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‘The Pitt' Season 2 Finale Recap: Jagged Little Pills - The New York Times (Google Market News)

FT.com - China, Economy & TradeApr 16, 2026
FirstFT: China's economic growth exceeds expectations despite Iran war
Also in today's newsletter: Israel agrees to ceasefire in Lebanon, and Netflix founder to step down from board

NYTimes BusinessApr 16, 2026
NPR Receives $113 Million From 2 Gifts
The donations, from the philanthropist Connie Ballmer and an anonymous donor, will support the network's long-term strategy.

MarketWatchApr 16, 2026
Tesla, IBM and Intel report earnings next week — here's the best way to play a volatile market
The stock market isn't out of the woods yet — despite the rally.

FT.com - China, Economy & TradeApr 16, 2026
China's growth hits 5% despite Iran war
Exports and fiscal stimulus offset a still weak domestic economy in the first quarter

Google Business NewsApr 16, 2026
House plans overnight FISA vote - Politico
House plans overnight FISA vote  PoliticoGOP, Democrats blast Vought for holding back cash: 'You don't have the authority to impound'  PoliticoTrump has no plan to cut the $39 trillion national debt, but he does want to cut childcare  FortuneWhite House OMB Director Russell Vought: DHS ‘disintegrating'  The Hill

Yahoo BusinessApr 16, 2026
Earnings Preview: What to Expect From Advanced Micro Devices' Report


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Google Business NewsApr 16, 2026
House Republicans blame White House for Hill FISA mess - Politico
House Republicans blame White House for Hill FISA mess  PoliticoDem Leaders Aren't Even Bothering to Rally Caucus Against Trump Domestic Spying Powers  The InterceptCongress Has a Rare Chance to Stop Warrantless Searches  Bloomberg.comHouse GOP punts vote on FISA spy powers amid last-minute scramble  The HillJustice Dept. App

NYTimes BusinessApr 16, 2026
Despite Iran War's Effects, PepsiCo Says Consumers Still Spending on Snacks
Executives at the food and drink giant announced a rise in sales of drinks and snacks but warned that "inflation will come."

Yahoo BusinessApr 16, 2026
IRS staffing is down by 27% this year. What that means for your tax refund.


Google Business NewsApr 16, 2026
Federal judge sets new limits on Trump ballroom construction - The Washington Post
Federal judge sets new limits on Trump ballroom construction  The Washington PostJudge Again Halts Aboveground Construction on Trump's Ballroom  The New York TimesTrump rails against court decision that once again stalls his White House ballroom project  The ItemJudge halts ballroom. Trump reveals hospital is part of White House project  USA Today

MarketWatchApr 16, 2026
This hidden oil price is ripping the hull out of the global economy
Gasoline is the crisis you can see. Here's the one you can't.

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Yahoo BusinessApr 16, 2026
US import prices increase below expectations; sharp rise anticipated due to Iran war


Google Business NewsApr 16, 2026
Court documents reveal mounting tension in Fairfax marriage before murder-suicide - The Washington Post
Court documents reveal mounting tension in Fairfax marriage before murder-suicide  The Washington PostFormer Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax kills his wife and then himself, police say  CNNJustin Fairfax, ex-lieutenant governor of Virginia, kills wife and himself  The GuardianJustin Fairfax was once a rising Democratic star before scandal sank his career  AP News

Google Market NewsApr 16, 2026
Acting ICE director Todd Lyons to leave agency - Axios
Acting ICE director Todd Lyons to leave agency  AxiosActing ICE Director Says He Plans to Resign in May  The New York TimesICE acting Director Todd Lyons will resign at end of May, Homeland Security chief says  Los Angeles TimesActing ICE Director Todd Lyons to step down from agency  CNNActing ICE Director Todd Lyons resigns  MS NOW

Yahoo BusinessApr 16, 2026
U.S. Import Prices Rise Less Than Expected in March


Google Market NewsApr 16, 2026
ICE head Todd Lyons planning to leave agency this spring - CBS News
ICE head Todd Lyons planning to leave agency this spring  CBS NewsActing ICE Director Todd Lyons is leaving the Department of Homeland Security  NBC NewsActing ICE Director Todd Lyons submits resignation letter to DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin  Fox News

Yahoo BusinessApr 16, 2026
The CEO of a $24 billion Dutch lender has sandwiches once a week with the staff to hear their views and get them on side with cost cuts


MarketWatch Breaking NewsApr 16, 2026
Netflix co-founder Reed Hastings says he will leave the company in June


Google Business NewsApr 16, 2026
Jet fuel supplies are lagging. What does that mean for airlines and travelers? - AP News
Jet fuel supplies are lagging. What does that mean for airlines and travelers?  AP NewsView Full Coverage on Google News

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Europe has 'maybe six weeks of jet fuel left', energy boss warns - BBC (Google Business News)

Entrepreneur.comApr 16, 2026
How to Choose a PR Firm in the Age of AI — and What Most Companies Get Wrong
The criteria most companies use to hire a PR firm were built for a media landscape that no longer exists. Here's what actually matters now.

Entrepreneur.comApr 16, 2026
The CEO of a $19.9 Billion Startup Says Businesses Are In Danger of Being Replaced By Vibe Coding — But This One App Is ‘Quite Safe'
Firms without quality software are most likely to be replaced, according to the PayPal cofounder.

MarketWatchApr 16, 2026
Pepsi says price cuts and wellness push are bringing back customers — and the stock surges
PepsiCo shares rallied Thursday after the beverage and snack giant indicated that new products and recent price cuts had brought back wary customers, while noting that it hadn't taken much of a hit yet from the Iran war.

Inc.comApr 16, 2026
How Price Cuts Helped PepsiCo Beat Wall Street Expectations
Prices dropped on some popular products, even amid geopolitical uncertainty.



Google Business NewsApr 16, 2026
Pope Leo takes aim at 'handful of tyrants' spending billions on war amid tensions with Trump - NPR
Pope Leo takes aim at 'handful of tyrants' spending billions on war amid tensions with Trump  NPRStephen Colbert Wants the Vice President to Lay Off the Pope  The New York TimesPope James David Vance the First  The AtlanticClash Between Trump and the Pope Is Dividing American Catholics  WSJHow Trump and Hegseth are complicating the GOP's pope pushback  CNN

Entrepreneur.comApr 16, 2026
Companies Are Hitting a Wall With AI — And Outdated Systems Are to Blame
AI is accelerating work across every department, but without alignment and clear standards, most companies are scaling inefficiencies instead of real progress.

NYTimes BusinessApr 16, 2026
Stocks Hold Gains as Oil Prices Edge Higher
Oil prices stabilized and stocks rose on optimism that diplomatic talks could yield a permanent peace deal.

Yahoo BusinessApr 16, 2026
Up Nearly 40% in the Past Month, Is Intel Stock a Buy Here?


Google Market NewsApr 16, 2026
‘Avengers: Doomsday' Trailer Shakes CinemaCon as Robert Downey Jr. Unveils Doom First-Look - The Hollywood Reporter
‘Avengers: Doomsday' Trailer Shakes CinemaCon as Robert Downey Jr. Unveils Doom First-Look  The Hollywood Reporter‘Avengers: Doomsday' Trailer: Thor Battles Doctor Doom, Chris Evans Picks Up the Hammer, X-Men Back in Action in Thrilling CinemaCon Footage  VarietyEverything We Saw In the New Avengers: Doomsday Trailer at CinemaCon  IGN'Avengers: Doomsday' footage, 'Mandalorian' opening unveiled at CinemaCon  LancasterOnline

CNBC BusinessApr 16, 2026
Trump nominates Erica Schwartz as CDC director amid turmoil around leadership, vaccine policy
The CDC has been going through turmoil and several leadership shakeups under HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

MarketWatch Breaking NewsApr 16, 2026
S&P 500 and Nasdaq close at fresh records as U.S. stocks continue pushing higher


MarketWatch Breaking NewsApr 16, 2026
Stocks open higher, as S&P 500 and Nasdaq attempt new records


MarketWatchApr 16, 2026
Why this market rally still has room to run — until these two signals flash
Nomura strategist Charlie McElligott says there's no reason to abandon this market chase higher, but there may soon be.

MarketWatchApr 15, 2026
April 15 is tax deadline day — and here's why it's also important for the stock market
Investors are about to lose a financial cushion that's been supporting the stock market for months, warns Strategas researchers.

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MarketWatchApr 15, 2026
Powell's term as Fed chair is coming to an end. Trump wants to fire him anyway.
President Donald Trump and Department of Justice officials aren't showing signs of backing down in a standoff over the leadership of the Federal Reserve, even as current Fed Chair Jerome Powell's term for that role is due to end in exactly a month.

MarketWatchApr 15, 2026
U.S. stocks may be moving past the Iran conflict — but these markets aren't sending the ‘all clear' just yet
No matter how you slice it, U.S. stocks seem to be already moving past the Iran conflict. But commodity markets and other financial assets aren't ready to turn the page just yet.

FT.com - China, Economy & TradeApr 14, 2026
Xi says world in ‘disarray' as Spain pushes China to help end Iran war
Chinese president says Spain and China are ‘morally upright' nations that should strengthen their co-operation

Washington Post BusinessApr 14, 2026
Iran war already taking a toll on the global economy, IMF says in new forecast
The fund cut its 2026 growth estimate but says an unusual amount of uncertainty clouds the outlook.

MarketWatch Breaking NewsApr 14, 2026
Stocks open higher as Nasdaq attempts longest winning streak since 2021


CNBC FinanceApr 14, 2026
China exports growth in March misses estimates, imports surge most in over four years
China's export growth slowed in March as manufacturers grappled with surging energy costs, with the Iran war disrupting supplies, while imports jumped more than expected.

Washington Post BusinessApr 03, 2026
March jobs report blows past expectations
The March jobs report marks the first major release of economic data reflecting the period after the start of the Iran war, which has weighed on households and businesses.

KiplingerSep 23, 2022
19 Best Stocks to Buy Now for High Upside Potential
If the goal is to find stocks to buy when prices are lower rather than higher, it stands to reason that the time to go looking for the best stocks to buy is right now. 

After all, the market is off by more than a fifth so far this year, which means it's probably safe to assume that most investors are fearful. And if most investors are fearful, well… doesn't Warren Buffett say that this is the time to get at least a little bit greedy? 

SEE MORE 11 Stock Picks That Billionaires Love Finding quality stocks to buy when seemingly everything is selling off is easier said than done, of course. And if you're looking for help from Wall Street analysts, good luck. There's a saying about analysts: "In a bull market you don't need them; in a bear market you don't want them."

That's far too harsh as an assessment - but understandable as a sentiment. It's well known that Wall Street analysts are reluctant to slap Sell calls on the stocks they cover. There are a number of reasons for this reticence, but that's a discussion for another day. 

Perhaps less well known is that analysts are also pretty stingy when it comes to bestowing the highest conviction Buy recommendations on the names they follow.

As of Sept. 22, only five stocks in the S&P 500 carried consensus recommendations of Sell or Strong Sell, according to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence. At the other end of the ratings spectrum, 392 of the index's 500 stocks had consensus recommendations of Buy or Strong Buy. 

That's far too many Buy calls, to be sure. We know for a fact that the vast majority of stocks turn out to be duds. Research shows that the entirety of the $75.7 trillion in net global stock market wealth created between 1990 a


WSJ AsiaFeb 28, 2019
HBO CEO Resigning Amid AT&T Restructuring
HBO Chairman and Chief Executive Richard Plepler said he is stepping down, a move that comes as new owner AT&T Inc. is looking to put its own stamp on the premium cable channel that was part of its $80 billion acquisition of Time Warner.

Barron's This Week MagazineFeb 14, 2019
A U.S. Ban of Huawei Would Reshape the Telecom Market—and Boost These Stocks
The Trump administration is reportedly considering a ban on Huawei equipment in the U.S. Here's who wins and loses in the telecom world.
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