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Stock futures surge, oil prices slide as Trump announces two-week cease-fire with Iran
MARKETWATCH · Apr 7, 2026, 11:11 PM
U.S. stock futures jumped and oil prices fell on Tuesday evening, after President Donald Trump announced a two-week-long cease-fire deal with Iran that would delay a planned American bombing assault on the country and make more time for negotiations between the two sides.
Levi’s boosts its sales outlook, defying concerns about the impact of the Iran conflict
MARKETWATCH · Apr 7, 2026, 11:05 PM
Shares of Levi Strauss climbed in after-hours trading Tuesday after the jeans maker raised its sales and profit outlook, despite concerns about surging gas prices and the Iran war.
‘I paid the $10 entry fee’: A friend picked my March Madness bracket. Ethically, do I owe her half of my $150 winnings?
MARKETWATCH · Apr 7, 2026, 11:00 PM
“There was no real expectation of splitting the winnings.”
Trump suspends Iran attack for two weeks, subject to Hormuz Strait opening
CNBC · Apr 7, 2026, 10:57 PM
Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif had asked Trump for a two-week delay of his Iran deadline, and for the Strait of Hormuz to open for the same period.
U.S. oil prices fall more than 9% after Trump agrees to suspend attacks on Iran for two weeks
CNBC · Apr 7, 2026, 10:44 PM
President Donald Trump had threatened to destroy Iran's entire civilization if his 8 p.m. ET deadline to reopen the Strait of Hormuz is not met.
From TV deals to titles: Why the Big Ten’s money machine is just getting started
MARKETWATCH · Apr 7, 2026, 10:43 PM
A $7 billion TV deal and nationwide reach are fueling the Big Ten’s dominance in college sports.
Private Credit Worries Result of 'Imbalances,' PIMCO's Karoui
BLOOMBERG · Apr 7, 2026, 10:25 PM
PIMCO's Multi-Asset Credit Strategist Lotfi Karoui said concerns building in direct building are a little related to rapid growth.
The ongoing exodus from nontraded vehicles, which make up 60% of the sector’s assets, and elevated leverage in their publicly-traded counterparts are key drivers of the credit grader’s revision, according to a report Tuesday. The “disruptive force” presented by artificial intelligence is expected to compound the group’s worries and put it “on defense” in the coming year, Moody’s analysts wrote.
An abrupt reversal in the first quarter spurred the first ever net outflow for the sector, Moody’s said. Before artificial intelligence advances set off alarm bells over the durability of software securities, the vehicles had experienced robust net inflows as recently as the third quarter of 2025.
(Source: Bloomberg)
Google CEO Sundar Pichai says 'AI shift' opens opportunities to invest in startups
CNBC · Apr 7, 2026, 10:24 PM
Alphabet is in investor in some of the highest-valued private companies, including SpaceX, Anthropic and Stripe.
Cramer says Tuesday’s stock market action gives investors a glimpse of the U.S. economy’s fate if Iran war persists
CNBC · Apr 7, 2026, 10:23 PM
CNBC's Jim Cramer said that the session showed "a heck of a lot of bad news," citing a "weak consumer, coupled with inflation."
Iran Deadline Looms Over Markets | The Close 4/7/2026
BLOOMBERG · Apr 7, 2026, 10:15 PM
Bloomberg Television brings you the latest news and analysis leading up to the final minutes and seconds before and after the closing bell on Wall Street. Today's guests are BlackRock’s Rick Rieder, Council on Foreign Relations President Emeritus Richard Haass, Partners Group Chief Investment Strategist Anastasia Amoroso, DoubleLine Capital’s Jeffrey Sherman, Marathon Asset Management CEO Bruce Richards, & Veriten Energy’s Arjun Murti. (Source: Bloomberg)
Oil Plunges, Stocks Jump on US-Iran Ceasefire Plan: Markets Wrap
BLOOMBERG · Apr 7, 2026, 10:15 PM
Oil fell the most in almost six years and stocks surged after the US and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire, giving markets a respite from the turbulence driven by the Middle East conflict.
Stocks Jump With Bonds as Oil’s Plunge Lifts Mood: Markets Wrap
BLOOMBERG · Apr 7, 2026, 10:15 PM
Oil fell the most in almost six years and stocks surged after the US and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire, giving markets a respite from the turbulence driven by the Middle East conflict.
Oil Slides, Stock Futures Rise on Trump Ceasefire: Markets Wrap
BLOOMBERG · Apr 7, 2026, 10:15 PM
Crude oil slumped and US equity-index futures advanced after President Donald Trump agreed to suspend bombing of Iran for two weeks, offering markets a reprieve from volatility driven by the six-week Middle East conflict.
Oil Slumps, Stocks Jump on US-Iran Ceasefire Plan: Markets Wrap
BLOOMBERG · Apr 7, 2026, 10:15 PM
Oil fell the most in almost six years and stocks surged after the US and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire, giving markets a respite from the turbulence driven by the Middle East conflict.
Gold Climbs After Trump Agrees to a Two-Week Ceasefire in Iran
BLOOMBERG · Apr 7, 2026, 10:15 PM
Gold rose after US President Donald Trump and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire to finalize talks on ending the war that’s upended global markets.
Gold Climbs After Trump Agrees to Two-Week Ceasefire in Iran
BLOOMBERG · Apr 7, 2026, 10:15 PM
Gold rose after US President Donald Trump said he had agreed to a two-week extension to finalize talks on ending the war in Iran.
The Iran conflict isn’t panicking investors — yet. That’s about to change.
MARKETWATCH · Apr 7, 2026, 10:13 PM
Credit spreads haven’t blown out, the oil-futures curve isn’t pointing to a lasting supply shock, and the S&P 500 has so far avoided a correction.
Trump faces calls for removal over threats to wipe out 'whole civilization' in Iran
CNBC · Apr 7, 2026, 10:06 PM
President Donald Trump's threats to ramp up the U.S.'s offensive in Iran prompted calls for his impeachment or removal.
Oil Slumps Below $100 as US, Iran Agree to Two-Week Ceasefire
BLOOMBERG · Apr 7, 2026, 10:01 PM
Oil plunged below $100 a barrel after the US and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire that’s expected to halt the American-Israeli military campaign in exchange for Tehran reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
Oil Slumps Below $100 as Trump Delays Iran Attacks for Two Weeks
BLOOMBERG · Apr 7, 2026, 10:01 PM
Oil plunged below $100 a barrel after US President Donald Trump postponed by two weeks his threat to attack civilian infrastructure across Iran, as negotiators inched closer to a ceasefire deal that will see Tehran reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
Private Credit Experiencing 'Growing Pains,' SLR Capital Partners' Co-CEO Gross
BLOOMBERG · Apr 7, 2026, 9:43 PM
Michael Gross, Co-Founder of SLR Capital Partners said pressure on business development companies are part of private credit's "growing pains."
JPMorgan Chase & Co. is restricting some lending to private credit funds after marking down the value loans in their portfolios. At the same time, BDCs — which lend directly to middle-market companies — are seeing elevated redemption requests amid fear of loss related to oversized exposure to software firms disrupted by AI. Besides equity from limited partners and public investors, private credit funds rely on banks for funds. They also raise debt in the investment-grade bond market. (Source: Bloomberg)
CrowdStrike, Palo Alto Networks shares pop as cybersecurity bulls finally get some AI validation
MARKETWATCH · Apr 7, 2026, 9:42 PM
A new coalition announced by Anthropic suggests that the AI company is looking to partner with traditional cybersecurity vendors — not compete against them.
Delta, Southwest raise checked bag fees $10 amid jet fuel price surge, joining other carriers
CNBC · Apr 7, 2026, 9:35 PM
Delta and Southwest are joining United and JetBlue in raising checked bag fees.
Apple’s stock pares losses. Here’s how to think about the latest saga with foldable iPhones.
MARKETWATCH · Apr 7, 2026, 9:31 PM
Conflicting reports about the state of Apple’s next hot device have investors jittery over what’s been billed as a major catalyst for shares.
Apple shares sink on report of foldable iPhone delays
CNBC · Apr 7, 2026, 9:28 PM
The company is reportedly facing engineering challenges in the development of the foldable phones, which are anticipated to launch later this year.