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Today: April 17, 2026
Today: April 17, 2026

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CSX appoints new CEO as US railroad operator battles activist pressure

CSX Corp has named veteran executive Steve Angel its CEO, replacing Joe Hinrichs, as the U.S. railroad operator fends off pressure from an activist investor against the

CSX appoints new CEO as US railroad operator battles activist pressure
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Trump says blockade on Iran 'in full force' until deal is reached

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday that the naval blockade on Iran will "remain in full force" until a deal with Tehran is struck.

Trump says blockade on Iran 'in full force' until deal is reached
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Iran war presents risk to euro zone growth and inflation outlook, Lagarde says

The Iran war could drag euro zone growth lower and push inflation above already increased projections, requiring the European Central Bank to remain vigilant, ECB

Iran war presents risk to euro zone growth and inflation outlook, Lagarde says
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Wall St climbs at open after Iran says Strait of Hormuz open

Wall Street's main indexes opened higher on Friday after Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said the Strait of Hormuz was open following a ceasefire accord agreed in Lebanon.

Wall St climbs at open after Iran says Strait of Hormuz open
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Russell 2000 scales intraday peak weeks after war-driven slide into correction

The small-cap Russell 2000 hit its first intraday record high on Friday since the U.S.-Iran conflict erupted, joining other major indexes at all-time highs and suggesting the

Russell 2000 scales intraday peak weeks after war-driven slide into correction
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Global markets surge as Iran says Strait of Hormuz open during ceasefire

Stocks and bond prices jumped on Friday, while oil and the dollar fell sharply after Iran's foreign minister said passage for all commercial vessels through the Strait of

Global markets surge as Iran says Strait of Hormuz open during ceasefire
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State Street's profit rises on robust fee income

State Street reported a rise in first-quarter profit on Friday, as market volatility lifted the custody bank's client activity and fee revenue.

State Street's profit rises on robust fee income
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Russian billionaire says Ukrainian drone attacks affect nitrogen fertiliser trade

By Olesya Astakhova MOSCOW, April 17 - Ukrainian drone attacks in recent months are having a significant impact on the Russian nitrogen fertiliser industry, billionaire Andrei Melnichenko, founder of

Russian billionaire says Ukrainian drone attacks affect nitrogen fertiliser trade
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BOJ's hawkish hints keep rate hike on the cards

Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda refrained from pre-committing to an April rate increase as the Iran war muddled the outlook, but left a few hawkish

BOJ's hawkish hints keep rate hike on the cards
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Reopened Strait of Hormuz and falling oil prices may recast Fed's options for future cuts

Reopened Middle East shipping and plummeting oil prices on Friday boosted bets the U.S.

Reopened Strait of Hormuz and falling oil prices may recast Fed's options for future cuts
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The Latest: President Trump and Iran’s foreign minister say the Strait of Hormuz is now fully open

U.S. President Donald Trump and Iran’s foreign minister say the Strait of Hormuz is now fully open to commercial vessels

The Latest: President Trump and Iran’s foreign minister say the Strait of Hormuz is now fully open
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Italy saw modest growth in Q1, supported by Olympics, central bank estimates

The Italian economy posted modest growth in the first quarter, supported by the Winter Olympics in February which drew a major influx of tourists, the country's central

Italy saw modest growth in Q1, supported by Olympics, central bank estimates
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US received 6,000 applications for air traffic control roles, transportation secretary says

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US received 6,000 applications for air traffic control roles, transportation secretary says
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Oil prices drop 13% and the Dow soars over 1,000 points after Iran reopens the Strait of Hormuz

Oil prices fell by 13%, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average soared more than 1,000 points after Iran said the Strait of Hormuz is fully open

Oil prices drop 13% and the Dow soars over 1,000 points after Iran reopens the Strait of Hormuz
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Trump administration considers unfreezing $20 billion in Iranian assets as peace talks hit home stretch

Trump administration considers unfreezing $20 billion in Iranian assets as peace talks hit home stretch

Trump administration considers unfreezing $20 billion in Iranian assets as peace talks hit home stretch
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Why the future of marijuana legalization remains hazy despite high public support

A cannabis legalization movement that for a decade rode a wave of success has stalled amid failed ballot initiatives, rising health concerns and a frayed coalition of supporters.

Why the future of marijuana legalization remains hazy despite high public support
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Macron and Starmer welcome Hormuz reopening and push for permanent navigation security

France and the U.K. have welcomed the announcement by Iran and the U.S. that the Strait of Hormuz is open

Macron and Starmer welcome Hormuz reopening and push for permanent navigation security
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Oil plunges 13%, Dow soars 1,000 points after Iran says Strait of Hormuz is ‘completely open’ during ceasefire

Oil plunges 13%, Dow soars 1,000 points after Iran says Strait of Hormuz is ‘completely open’ during ceasefire

Oil plunges 13%, Dow soars 1,000 points after Iran says Strait of Hormuz is ‘completely open’ during ceasefire
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Iran says Hormuz Strait open after Lebanon deal, Trump expects Iran deal 'soon'

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said the Strait of Hormuz was open following the agreement of a ceasefire

Iran says Hormuz Strait open after Lebanon deal, Trump expects Iran deal 'soon'
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Fifth Third quarterly adjusted profit rises on interest income strength

Fifth Third Bancorp reported a rise in first-quarter adjusted profit on Friday, driven by increased net interest income and strength in its capital markets division.

Fifth Third quarterly adjusted profit rises on interest income strength
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US equity funds extend inflows on Iran de-escalation hopes

U.S. equity funds attracted strong demand in the week through April 15 as expectations of an early resolution to the Iran conflict and resilient corporate results boosted risk

US equity funds extend inflows on Iran de-escalation hopes
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Spain's far-right Vox party secures first regional coalition deal with conservatives

Spain's far-right party Vox and the mainstream conservative opposition People's Party have struck a preliminary deal to govern in coalition in

Spain's far-right Vox party secures first regional coalition deal with conservatives
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Truist beats profit view on strong growth in investment banking, trading

U.S. bank Truist Financial topped first-quarter profit estimates on Friday, thanks to solid growth in investment banking fees and trading, as well as higher

Truist beats profit view on strong growth in investment banking, trading
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Canadian housing starts decrease 6% in March

Canadian housing starts posted a surprise decline in March, falling 6% from the previous month, data from the national housing agency showed on Friday.

Canadian housing starts decrease 6% in March