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A spike in oil prices has roiled stocks and bonds again and threatens to accelerate inflation — adding pressure on the White House.
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Most of the 2026 gains in the S&P 500 energy sector came before the U.S. and Israel attacked Iran. Meanwhile, stock prices are pulling back in one corner of the oil and natural-gas industry.
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Live Nation, which owns Ticketmaster, reached a settlement with the Department of Justice over antitrust concerns.
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The rise in yields comes as oil prices hover above the $100 mark.
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Finance ministers pledge ‘necessary measures' to tackle surging crude prices but stop short of immediate deal
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After slashing federal jobs, Trump administration ramps up hiring The Washington PostFeeling the Effects of 260,000 Federal Jobs Lost The New York TimesNumbers show how much Trump has slashed government workforce Fox BusinessContinuing to shed federal workers remains ‘priority number one,' White House official says Government Executive
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Tom Brady and Alix Earle hit up Las Vegas after ‘fun' fling exposed Page SixTom Brady, Alix Earle Attend Las Vegas Party Amid Romance Rumors YahooTom Brady's friends disapprove of his relationship with Alix Earle because she is using him MARCAAlix Earle and Tom Brady Attend Same Event in Las Vegas Us Weekly
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Middle East war has triggered surge in crude prices that threatens global economy
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The latest Middle East tensions sheds light on how the world's three largest oil consumers have taken different approaches to energy, with global consequences.
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Finance ministers for the seven industrialized countries met on Monday and said they would consider releasing oil from reserves but were not ready to do so now.
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Business leaders are wondering whether the low-cost laptop signals economic trouble on the horizon.
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Rising oil prices, part of the fallout of the conflict with Iran, are shaking global stock markets and pushing gas prices toward $4 a gallon.
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Leadership isn't about charisma, visibility or control. It's about measurable value creation.
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Pichai, who is already a billionaire, could become one of the highest-paid executives in global tech.
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Apple iPad Air M4 review: a little bit faster now The VergeApple introduces the new iPad Air, powered by M4 AppleM4 iPad Air Review: The ‘Better' iPad Is Now Really That Good GizmodoM4 iPad Air reviews: Apple's powerful, best-value model gets even better 9to5MacWhy Apple didn't launch a new entry-level iPad this week Macworld
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World shares tumbled on Monday, with Japan's benchmark Nikkei 225 index plunging more than 5%, after oil prices spiked at nearly $120 a barrel.
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Telefónica's Marc Murtra vows to ‘help' UK subsidiary better compete with Openreach network
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A federal judge has ruled that Kari Lake does not have legal standing to oversee the Voice of America and its parent agency, and nullified her actions, including mass layoffs.
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A bad jobs report Financial TimesAre you a young man who voted for Trump and now can't find a job? CNNU.S. payrolls unexpectedly fell by 92,000 in February; unemployment rate rises to 4.4% CNBCTrump Aides Remain Bullish Despite Rising Unemployment and Gas Prices The New York TimesThe U.S. economy lost 92,000 jobs in February, stoking labor market worries NBC News
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Anthropic is suing the Trump administration, asking federal courts to reverse the Pentagon's decision designating the artificial intelligence company a " supply chain risk " over its refusal to allow unrestricted military use of its technology.
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Iran war expected to derail rate-cut plans as policymakers learn lessons from inflation caused by Ukraine invasion
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The group's finance ministers are reportedly considering making 300 million to 400 million barrels available.
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Middle East crisis live: Israel resumes strikes across Tehran and Beirut; finance ministers prepare to discuss surging oil prices The GuardianLive updates: Iran war news; Tehran names new leader, oil and gas prices soar CNNIN PHOTOS | Day 10: U.S.-Israel war with Iran CBCIran war live: Tehran says US wants to ‘partition country, take oil' Al Jazeera
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Rising oil prices and a prolonged energy shock could catalyze a beat-down investment.
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How AI firm Anthropic wound up in the Pentagon's crosshairs The GuardianAn AI disaster is getting ever closer The EconomistAnthropic sues the Trump administration after it was designated a supply chain risk CNNAnthropic sues Pentagon over rare "supply chain risk" label Axios
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The war in the Middle East has sent prices soaring, showing how much the world continues to depend on reliable supplies of oil and gas.
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U.S. Gasoline Prices, Rising Again, Are Now Up 17% Since Conflict Started The New York TimesMiddle East turmoil sends Cleveland gas prices soaring AxiosDrivers can expect another gas price surge this week Star TribuneAAA Fuel Prices AAA Fuel PricesWA gas prices jump more than 25 cents in a week The Seattle Times
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Oil Tops $100 as War Rages, US Stock Futures Drop: Markets Wrap BloombergG7 to discuss joint release of emergency oil reserves, FT reports ReutersG7 to discuss joint release of emergency oil reserves Financial TimesG7 to discuss joint release of emergency oil reserves - report The Times of Israel
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Markets suggest the ramifications are likely to drag on and spread
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Deflationary pressures ease as AI-related spending rises and Beijing clamps down on overcapacity
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Growth in Medicare Advantage plans has slowed in the past year and would be almost nonexistent if not for specialty plans that cater to people with chronic conditions or to low-income subscribers — and that bring in much more money than individual plans.
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He declared all of Lake's actions over the past year to be null and void, including the layoffs of more than 1,000 journalists and staffers.
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Dow Jones Futures Dive As Oil Surges Above $110. Iran Names Khamenei's Son As Supreme Leader. Investor's Business DailyOil Could Break its All-Time Record and Hit $148 Per Barrel This Week Yahoo FinanceThree small-cap energy stocks flash 'A' profitability amid $90 Oil surge (FLNG:NYSE) Seeking AlphaBREAKING: Massive Oil Price Increases The Bulwark
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A senior member of OpenAI's robotics team said guardrails around certain AI uses were not sufficiently defined before OpenAI announced an agreement with the Pentagon.
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The conflict has hit Europe and Asia harder than the United States, with rising shipping costs and energy prices.
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The members of the "Patriotic Millionaires," who include a Disney heiress, argue that rich residents can afford paying more into city coffers.
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It's about more than just wages, as women also fall behind in wealth, career opportunities and investing confidence.
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As 'Cancel ChatGPT' goes viral, Anthropic is promoting a free tool that lets defectors bring their chat history with them.
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If you're looking for a haven for your money, with a three-year fixed-rate annuity, you can choose one paying 2.00% annually or one paying 4.25%! Other than the rate, the two products are quite similar.
If you're shopping for a five-year guarantee, available rates range from 2.60% to 4.65%, according to AnnuityAdvantage's database of annuity rates.
SEE MORE Annuities Rising in Popularity
Rates on annuities with the same term vary hugely. If you don't shop around, you'll almost certainly earn far less interest than you could. Unfortunately, many local annuity agents represent only a few annuity companies, sometimes just one.
Before I offer tips on how to shop around, here's some background:
A fixed-rate deferred annuity (also called a multiyear guarantee annuity, or MYGA) resembles a bank certificate of deposit. It also pays a guaranteed rate of interest for a set term. Unlike CDs, annuities are tax-deferred. Issued by insurance companies, annuities aren't federally insured like CDs, but state-mandated guaranty associations offer a level of protection.
While the rate isn't the only factor in choosing an annuity, it is the single most important thing when other factors are equal. Here are the key considerations.
How long will your money be committed?
The term is the length of the annuity guarantee period. Most multiyear annuities go from two to 10 years.
Longer-term annuities usually pay more than shorter-term ones. But today, rate differences are not large. For instance, the top three-year an
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Chief Financial Officers (CFOs) are apparently eager to invest in technology to help attract — and keep — finance talent and workers with artificial intelligence (AI) and machine-learning (ML) skills, according to a new survey.
Financial services and human resources software vendor Workday last week released its latest Global CFO Indicator Survey, which indicates that nearly half (48%) of CFOs plan to invest in consumer-like interfaces to attract future finance talent within the next five years — and 57% say they now want AI and ML skills in new hires.
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