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The Strait of Hormuz, off the port city of Khasab

Iran Wants To Charge Fees For Passage Through The Hormuz Strait. Some Gulf Countries Back A Voluntary Scheme

Gulf states have backed a proposal that would allow Iran to charge fees to vessels going through the Strait of Hormuz if the payments are made voluntarily.

The Houthis Said They Keep Hitting Saudi Oil Infrastructure. That Could Spell More Trouble For Global Supply
The U.S. Said it Halted Attacks On Iran To Give Room For Diplomacy. Tehran Says It's Not Pursuing Talks

Nvidia Is No Longer The World's Most Valuable Company As The Chipmaker Rout Continues. Apple Has Taken The Lead
Nvidia stopped being the world's most valuable company as its stock continues to slide amid a broader rout in chipmakers.
Big Companies Are Hiring Again Despite AI Fears. They Say Human Involvement Is Still Essential
Executives say AI is changing how employees work, but many businesses are adding staff again after months of slowing recruitment.
The Federal Reserve Is Expected To Keep Rates On Hold. Here's Why Borrowing Costs May Stay High
The Federal Reserve is widely expected to leave interest rates unchanged at its July policy meeting, a move that would keep borrowing costs elevated for millions of Americans even as inflation has shown signs of easing.
Iran Is Holding Talks About The Future Of Hormuz With Oman And Saudi Arabia. Oil Keeps Dropping
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi held talks with Omani and Saudi counterparts about the future of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz.
Anthropic Is Outgrowing Household Names. Its Revenue Now Beats Starbucks And McDonald's Combined
Anthropic's estimated annual revenue has surged as businesses continue investing heavily in AI software and infrastructure.
Visa Is Reportedly Planning To Cut Thousands Of Jobs. AI Played A Role In The Decision
Visa is planning to cut thousands of jobs in an efficiency push, according to a new report.

Congress Members Invested In SpaceX After Historic IPO. Critics Question Potential Conflicts

House financial disclosure filings showed that at least six members of the House of Representatives acquired SpaceX shares days after the company's public debut.

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The massive miss on jobs creation fanned fears about the US economy

The Job Market Is Stable But Workers Say It Feels Frozen: Report

Economy in Focus

China's Lithography Breakthrough Sends Chip Stocks Lower While Experts Question Impact
China's homegrown DUV lithography breakthrough sent chip stocks tumbling, but the country remains far behind in the lithography manufacturing techniques needed to compete effectively in the global AI race.
Apple Briefly Tops a Historic $5 Trillion Valuation. It Is Only The Second Company To Ever Do So
Apple topped a $5 trillion valuation for the first time on Tuesday, becoming the second company to ever do so.
- Nvidia Is No Longer The World's Most Valuable Company As The Chipmaker Rout Continues. Apple Has Taken The Lead
- Wall Street Couldn't Stop Buying Nvidia. Now Apple Is Worth More As AI Bets Shift And Chipmakers Fall

Crypto Investors Could Lose A Major Tax Break As Congress Revives An Old Fight

U.S. lawmakers are renewing efforts to eliminate a tax advantage that allows cryptocurrency investors to harvest losses while immediately buying back the same assets.

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Tatyana Murray On The Art of Stillness in an Age of Distraction

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What Is Retargeting – The Ultimate Playbook For Midmarket Online Stores
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Pfizer and the $200 Billion-Dollar Cardiovascular Market
Pfizer's cardiovascular business highlights the intersection of drug pricing, marketing, patents, and competition in the rapidly growing $200 billion heart disease market.