U.S. stock futures jumped early Wednesday after President Donald Trump said he was suspending Iran attacks for two weeks just ahead of his 8 p.m. ET deadline, pausing a five-week conflict that closed… [+2932 chars]

Trump noted that the "double sided" ceasefire was contingent on Iran agreeing to an opening of the Strait of Hormuz.

CNBC

Dow futures jump over 1,000 points, oil tumbles after Trump suspends Iran attacks for two weeks: Live updates - CNBC

In late March, both Israel and Iran attacked gas fields in the Persian Gulf, the most dramatic escalation yet in the Iran war. By striking upstream energy infrastructure, the belligerents have ensure… [+15932 chars]

The Iran war risks not just an energy Shock—but also a debt crisis.

Foreign Affairs

How the Iran War Will Upend the Global Economy - Foreign Affairs

TOKYO (AP) Asian shares surged in Wednesday morning trading, as oil prices plunged after the U.S. and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire that includes the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. 
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Asian shares are surging as oil prices plunged after the U.S. and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire that includes the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. Benchmarks rose in early Wednesday trading in Japan, Australia, South Korea and China. Oil prices plunge…

Associated Press

Asian benchmarks jump after oil prices sink in response to the Iran ceasefire - AP News

As youve probably heard, mega IPOs may soon hit the US stock market. SpaceX has reportedly filed confidentially for an initial public offering of $75 billion in stock, valuing the company at an astou… [+8952 chars]

Mega-IPOs from SpaceX and AI unicorns will affect both public and private markets, but it’s important to keep their impact in perspective.

Morningstar.com

When the Magnificent Seven Meet the Magnificent Few - Morningstar

While in the news a great deal over the last year, the ban on the lithium batteries aboard planes actually dates back to 2016 when both the FAA and airlines themselves banned them from checked luggag… [+2951 chars]

The airline is cracking down on existing limitations on a common tech item.

TheStreet

Southwest Airlines to limit item other airlines allow - thestreet.com

Story Highlights– The retailer is benefitting from higher prices.– Tariff impacts are not as bad as feared.

Higher prices and favorable exchange rates are helping.

Tipranks.com

LEVI Earnings: Levi Strauss Issues Strong Financial Results and Lifts Guidance - tipranks.com

Delta Air Lines announced Tuesday that it is raising checked baggage fees, part of a broader wave of U.S. carriers responding to higher jet fuel prices tied to the war in the Middle East.
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Delta Air lines is joining a growing list of U.S. carriers raising checked bag fees. The move announced Tuesday comes as higher fuel costs ripple through the airline industry. Most Delta passengers on domestic and short-haul international routes will now pay …

Delta joins the growing list of US airlines raising checked bag fees as jet fuel costs soar - AP News

Key Data Points
Intel(INTC+4.20%), which designs and manufactures CPUs, GPUs, and related computing products, closed Tuesday at $52.91, up 4.19%. The stock moved higher on news that Intel will be pa… [+1383 chars]

On April 7, 2026, investors weighed a bold AI chip alliance and broader strategic moves reshaping this chipmaker’s trajectory.

Motley Fool

Stock Market Today, April 7: Intel Rallies as it Joins Musk's Terafab Project - The Motley Fool

Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, one of Japan's biggest banks, has chosen Uptown Charlotte to establish its second U.S. headquarters.
Why it matters: In a testament to Charlotte's talent and bus… [+3117 chars]

In a testament to Charlotte's talent and business community, the Tokyo-headquartered bank will invest $50.5 million in the area by 2028.

Axios

Japanese "megabank" SMBC to open global hub with 2,000 jobs in Uptown Charlotte - Axios

Artificial intelligence will dramatically change the nature of work, but stop short of replacing most employees, according to a recent analysis.
Over the next three years, AI will "reshape" between … [+2484 chars]

Artificial intelligence is more likely to change the nature of work than to supplant masses of workers, according to researchers.

CBS News

AI will affect more than half of all U.S. jobs, analysis finds - CBS News

Super Micro Computer Inc. said a committee of its independent directors has hired a law firm and is investigating the circumstances surrounding an indictment last month of two employees and a contrac… [+310 chars]

Super Micro Computer Inc. said a committee of its independent directors has hired a law firm and is investigating the circumstances surrounding an indictment last month of two employees and a contractor over the sale of servers to China.

Bloomberg

Super Micro Launches Internal Probe of Server Sales to China - Bloomberg.com

Investors wary of being wrong-footed by twists and turns in the Iran war are trading stocks at a record pace, one market measure shows. 
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Investors wary of being wrong-footed by twists and turns in the Iran war are trading stocks at a record pace, one market measure shows.

‘Freak Out’ Indicator Soars to Record With War Sparking Trader Anxiety - Bloomberg.com

Bill Ackman told investors on Tuesday (April 7) that he expects “overwhelming shareholder support” for Pershing Square‘s $64 billion takeover proposal for Universal Music Group revealing that his fir… [+6688 chars]

The transaction requires the support of UMG’s board and a two-thirds vote of shareholders who attend a meeting called for the purpose…

Music Business Worldwide

Bill Ackman confident he’ll win over UMG shareholders to $64 billion bid, says Bolloré response was ‘music to my ears’ - Music Business Worldwide

The big-money legal battle between sports books and prediction markets continues. It feels destined to eventually land at the U.S. Supreme Court.
On Tuesday, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third … [+1884 chars]

The big-money legal battle between sports books and prediction markets continues.

NBCSports.com

The legal battles continue over prediction markets - NBC Sports

Google News

How Accurate Are Google’s A.I. Overviews? - The New York Times

Health insurance stocks surged Tuesday on the federal governments decision to pay companies in the Medicare program an average increase of 2.48% next year, much higher than the number proposed just o… [+18 chars]

About 35 million beneficiaries are in Medicare Advantage plans this year, according to the health research group KFF.

Barron's

New Medicare Payment Rate Released. Why UnitedHealth, Humana Stocks Are Popping. - Barron's

Supreme Court's precedent-setting Cox ruling helps Grande beat music piracy claims.