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Oil prices rally, stocks edge up after Trump's latest Iran threat

Oil prices rose Tuesday while equities edged up tentatively as investors assessed Donald Trump's latest deadline for Iran to reopen the strategic Strait of Hormuz or be "decimated".

Oil prices rally, stocks mixed after Trump's latest Iran threat

Oil prices rose Tuesday while equities were mixed as investors assessed Donald Trump's latest deadline for Iran to reopen the strategic Strait of Hormuz or be "decimated".

Rio de Janeiro's gangs hijack buses to sow chaos in war with police

When police killed a drug kingpin in a Rio de Janeiro favela last month, armed men quickly surrounded a bus, forced the passengers to disembark and set it on fire in the middle of an avenue.

Formerra Announces Global Price Increase

CLEVELAND, OH / ACCESS Newswire / April 7, 2026 / Formerra, a leading distributor of performance materials, today announced a global price increase of $0.02 / lb on all products. The increase addresses higher operating costs related to rising material costs, exacerbated by the conflict in the Middle East. The adjustment goes into effect on April 15, 2026, or as contracts otherwise allow. Formerra remains committed to maintaining ample inventory levels and the service excellence our valued customers deserve.

Garnet Capital Completes $2.9 Billion Loan Portfolio Liquidation for Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Trustee

HARRISON, NY / ACCESS Newswire / April 7, 2026 / Garnet Capital Advisors announced the closing of a $2.9 billion loan portfolio sale on behalf of the Chapter 7 trustee overseeing the bankruptcy estate of Collins Asset Group, LLC (CAG), a Texas-based debt buyer. The transaction marks the full liquidation of the estate's loan assets.

Fintech.TV Expands Platform with the Signal Newsletter and Pre-Market Pulse, Adds Anastasia Kinsky and Mark Payton to Its Growing Roster

Network's Rapid Audience Growth Drives Launch of Two New Daily Content Franchises Across Newsletter and Social Media

ECM PCB Stator Tech Appoints Michael Fischer as EVP of Sales and Marketing

Accomplished industrial technology sales executive - with senior leadership roles spanning Honeywell, Siemens, Armstrong Fluid Technology, and Johnson Controls - joins ECM to lead the next phase of global commercial growth

Patriot Software Redefines Payroll Experience, Named "Best for Customer Satisfaction" in 2026

Patriot takes the Best for Customer Satisfaction distinction in the payroll category from Software Advice.

New Book Shows How Employee Ownership Creates Wealth, Engagement, and Long-Term Business Success

CAMP HILL, PA / ACCESS Newswire / April 7, 2026 / As business leaders navigate increasing pressure to deliver both financial performance and meaningful impact, Bob Whalen's new book, Beyond Your Ownership: How Employee Ownership Can Align Your Purpose, People, and Profit, presents a timely and compelling framework for achieving both. Drawing from decades of executive leadership and real-world results, Whalen positions employee ownership as a strategic lever for building stronger companies, more engaged teams, and enduring enterprise value.

Bonk, Inc. (BNKK) Projects Record $3.2M Q1 Revenue Following Strategic Pivot

Management Highlights 10x Liquidity Coverage and Significant Valuation Gap

Instawork Records Third Consecutive Month of Double-Digit Shift Growth

March BLS and Instawork's Data Signal Labor Market Strength, With Manufacturing Showing the Highest Demand Since 2023

Wall Street stocks rise on hopes for US-Iran ceasefire

Wall Street stocks pushed higher Monday on hopes for a ceasefire in the Middle East conflict even as oil prices also climbed.

Greece PM calls on European prosecutor to act 'without delay' on agriculture fraud

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis on Monday asked the European public prosecutor's office to launch "without delay" proceedings against lawmakers suspected to be involved in alleged fraud related to EU agricultural subsidies.

Oil pares gains as shares rise in Tokyo, Seoul

Oil prices pared gains Monday after a spike following fresh threats in the war in the Middle East, while Tokyo and Seoul shares closed higher.

Tokyo, Seoul shares gain, war sends oil higher

Oil opened higher on Monday as the war in the Middle East squeezes energy supplies, with fresh threats from both sides quashing any hope of de-escalation for now.

Commonwealth Wholesale Corporation Signs Lease at Central Port Logistics Center Building 4 Strategically Located Near the Port of Savannah

SAVANNAH, GA / ACCESS Newswire / April 6, 2026 / Central Port Logistics Center today announced that Commonwealth Wholesale Corporation (CWC) has signed a lease for 56,160 square feet in Building 4, located within the Rockingham Farms at Central Port Logistics Center. The Central Port Logistics Center is conveniently located near the Port of Savannah, which is one of the best-connected ports in the U.S. to world markets and home to the largest single-terminal container facility of its kind in North America.

HarrisQuest Launches Lou, a Voice-Enabled AI Analyst Built Inside The Harris Poll's Brand Tracking Platform

Lou is your brand insights partner built inside HarrisQuest: Building Segments, Rendering Charts, and Surfacing Insights in Real Time Inside the Brand Measurement Platform

Building the Moon's Future: Helio Positioned at the Center of America's Lunar Strategy for the Dawn of the Artemis Era

BERKELEY, CA / ACCESS Newswire / April 6, 2026 / Helio Corporation (OTC:HLEO) ("Helio" or the "Company"), a developer of advanced space power and engineering solutions supporting next-generation space infrastructure, today announced that the Administration's proposed NASA budget rebalancing, despite an overall reduction, significantly strengthens investment in lunar exploration and infrastructure. This shift directly aligns with Helio's core areas of engagement and is expected to drive increased participation in high-profile lunar missions, reinforcing the Company's position within one of the fastest-growing segments of the space economy.

Major sponsors drop Kanye West London gigs as PM voices concern

Drinks giants Pepsi and Diageo on Sunday pulled out of sponsoring a music festival in London headlined by US rapper Kanye West, who has a history of antisemitic outbursts.

'Super Mario Galaxy' blasts off in N. America box office debut

"The Super Mario Galaxy Movie," based on the wildly popular Nintendo video game, crushed the competition at the North American box office in its opening weekend with $130.9 million in ticket sales, industry estimates showed Sunday.

OPEC+ hikes oil production quotas, issues warning

The OPEC+ oil cartel agreed on Sunday to again increase oil production quotas, while warning that repairing energy facilities, such as those damaged in the Middle East war, is "costly and takes a long time".

Trump threatens 'hell' for Iran over Strait of Hormuz

US President Donald Trump threatened in an expletive-laden post on Sunday to strike Iran's power plants and bridges if it does not reopen the vital Strait of Hormuz, after announcing the rescue of an airman in a "miraculous" operation.

Trump says two US airmen rescued in Iran after giving deadline for deal

President Donald Trump said Sunday that US forces had safely recovered a second airman downed in Iran, calling it "one of the most daring Search and Rescue Operations in U.S. History".

Trump says two US airman rescued in Iran after giving deadline for deal

President Donald Trump said Sunday that US forces had safely recovered a second airman downed in Iran, calling it "one of the most daring Search and Rescue Operations in U.S. History".

Pharmaceutical logistics in demand as war rattles supply chains

Medicines can stop pain, fight cancer and save lives but are worthless if they get lost in the mail, spoil in a hot warehouse or are stuck on a ship.

At Met Opera, life after a school shooting takes center stage

School shootings are a tragically common occurrence in the United States, but rarely do they grace the stage of one of the world's premier opera houses.

Trump gives Iran 48 hours to make deal, search for missing airman continues

President Donald Trump said Saturday that Tehran had 48 hours left to cut a deal or face "all Hell", as US and Iranian forces scrambled to find a downed American airman.

Trump gives Iran 48 hours to make deal, as US hunts for airman

President Donald Trump said on Saturday that Tehran had 48 hours left to cut a deal or face "all Hell", as US and Iranian forces scrambled to find a downed American airman.

Mideast war presents 'serious risk' for Africa: report

The Middle East war "presents a serious risk to Africa", the African Union and the African Development Bank (AfDB) said in a report seen by AFP Saturday.

Trump gives Iran 48 hours to make deal or face 'Hell'