U.S. Presence in Strait of Hormuz Increases Amidst Tensions with Iran

The United States has increased its naval presence in the Strait of Hormuz, a critical waterway for global oil shipments. This action follows statements regarding maritime security in the region. The U.S. aims to monitor vessel activity.

May 15

Iranian Politician Claims Tehran Will Maintain Authority Over Strait of Hormuz

May 15

Jaguars Trade Lawrence; Bengals Acquire Additional Draft Capital

May 15

Bengals Acquire Dexter Lawrence in Trade with Giants

May 15

Celtics Rout Sixers by 32 Points in Game 1

May 15

Profits Beat the Bar, but CEOs Tread Carefully as Risks Linger

U.S. companies are once again beating Wall Street’s profit forecasts, but executives are refusing to sound triumphant. With inflation sticky in key pockets, the dollar stronger and geopolitical shocks multiplying, guidance for the rest of 2026 remains notably restrained.

May 15

U.S. Trade Gap Widens as Import Surge Signals Demand — and a GDP Headwind

May 15

Big Tech Ramps Up $650 Billion AI Bet as Costs, Scrutiny Mount

May 15

Big-Box Chains Flag Strained Shoppers as Trade-Down Wave Intensifies

May 15

Consumer Sentiment Sinks to Fresh Lows as Inflation and Iran Conflict Bite

May 15