How we navigated the Iran war-driven surge in oil that slammed stocks
The Iran war-driven spike in oil prices crushed stocks last week, culminating in the S…
How we navigated the Iran war-driven surge in oil that slammed stocks
The Iran war-driven spike in oil prices crushed stocks last week, culminating in the S & P 500 ‘s first three-week losing streak in roughly a year. There was little place to hide, with nine of the 11 S & P 500 sector indexes lower for the week. Not surprisingly, energy and utilities were winners. Brent…
NBA intel: Execs, scouts on Peterson, Dybantsa, top draft prospects
Tim Bontemps to close Tim Bontemps ESPN senior writer Tim Bontemps is a senior NBA writer for ESPN.com covering the league and how it’s impacting him on and off the court, including trade deadline intel, expansion and their MVP straw poll. You can find Tim with Brian Windhorst and Tim McMahon The Hoop Collective podcast….
US Embassy in Venezuela raises American flag for first time in 7 years
The US Embassy in Venezuela raised the American flag on Saturday, seven years since officials last flew the Stars and Stripes there. “On the morning of March 14, 2019, the American flag was lowered for the last time at the US Embassy in Caracas,” said Laura F. Dogu wrote… Source link
Bitcoin outperforms S&P 500, Nasdaq, gold since the start of Iran war
A bitcoin comeback may be underway. Just as the cryptocurrency was kicking off its latest winning week, ProShares’ Simeon Hyman was emphasizing a bullish bitcoin trend on CNBC’s “ETF Edge.” “If you look at bitcoin, it’s up a little bit and equities are down [since the Iran war began,]” the firm’s global investment strategist said…
Meta reportedly considering layoffs that could affect 20% of the company
These layoffs could help Facebook’s parent company offset its aggressive spending on AI infrastructure, as well as AI-related acquisitions and hiring. Source link
2026 NFL free agency: Five most improved teams, best signings
Aaron SchatzMarch 14, 2026, 06:45 am ET to close Aaron Schatz is an NFL analyst for ESPN.com. He has over 20 years of experience working in NFL analytics and is the creator of the DVOA and DYAR metrics. He also serves as the Chief Analytics Officer at FTN Network. multiple authors Did we all enjoy…
The White House’s 'memeification' of war with Iran sparks scrutiny
From “Grand Theft Auto” to “SpongeBob SquarePants,” the White House has turned to pop culture and video game memes to sell President Trump’s war with Iran. The videos follow a broader trend in the Trump administration’s social media strategy, which uses artificial intelligence, pop culture and sometimes satire to promote Trump’s policy priorities… Source link
Kalshi co-founder on risky predictions she made that led to $1 billion
Luana Lopes Lara, co-founder of Kalshi, spends all day thinking about probabilities. Coming out of an elite math degree background and positions at some of the most successful hedge funds in the world, a mindset focused on thinking clearly about potential outcomes comes naturally to her. But the youngest self-made female billionaire ever still had…
WBC 2026: Team Japan players who could be MLB’s next stars
george castilloMarch 14, 2026, 07:00 am ET to close ESPN baseball reporter. Covered the Washington Wizards from 2014 to 2016 and the Washington Nationals from 2016 to 2018 for The Washington Post before covering the Los Angeles Dodgers and MLB for the Los Angeles Times from 2018 to 2024. multiple authors Three years ago, Japan…
Trump administration orders restart of California offshore oil operations
The Trump administration on Friday directed Sable Offshore to restart operations of its Santa Ynez Unit and Santa Ynez Pipeline System off the coast of California, which comes as oil and gas prices surge as a result of Iran closing the Strait of Hormuz. Energy Secretary Chris Wright’s order for oil production, which… Source link
