The Daily Editor

Key Points

• The S&P 500 has recouped nearly all of its losses from the war in Iran.

• Top Wall Street forecasters are saying the bottom is in.

• The stock market still faces risks beyond the war.

On a day when President Trump announced a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz in response to failed negotiations for a peace agreement,

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On Dec. 31, billionaire Warren Buffett hung up his work coat for the final time as Berkshire Hathaway‘s (BRKA +0.10%)(BRKB +0.06%) CEO (though he remains chairman of the board) and handed the baton to his successor,

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Analysis: The knock-on effects of a long running US blockade of this vital shipping channel could create new risks and costs for economies worldwide

By Sanjoy Paul, University of Technology Sydney

For weeks now, the world economy has been on tenterhooks, waiting for one outcome: reopening the Strait of Hormuz.

 » Read more about: How will Trump's Strait of Hormuz blockade hit global economy?  »

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Key Points

• Amazon has continued to innovate and evolve behind the scenes, making it a stock to own for years.

• Apple is one of the great compounding businesses of our time.

The market has been on a bit of a scary ride to start the year.

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The market had one of its inevitable dips when oil prices soared before the recent Iran war ceasefire. It’s on its way back up, and the S&P 500 is roughly flat year to date. However, the ceasefire looks fragile, and the markets will be sensitive to continued oil volatility.

While investors might choose to stay out of the markets when there’s volatility,

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Akshaya Tritiya has long been considered one of the most auspicious days in India to begin something new or make meaningful purchases. Traditionally, people buy gold on this day because it symbolises prosperity, wealth, and lasting value. Families visit jewellery stores, invest in coins,

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When you first retire, the last thing you may want to do is work. After all, you just ended what was probably a long career. And now, it’s time to reclaim your free time.

But at some point, you may decide that you’d like to return to a job in retirement, whether because you feel your savings aren’t holding up as well as you’d hoped or you’re bored and need some structure.

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Gold ETFs saw huge inflows of Rs 31,561 crore in Q1 2026 amid geopolitical tensions. AUM tripled, folios rose. Learn more!

 » Read more about: Gold ETFs Attract Rs 31,561 Cr in March Quarter  »

Quick Read

• People Worry About How Far EVs Go

• New Batteries Could Change The Game

• Tesla’s Sales Have Been Poor In 2026

• The analyst who called NVIDIA in 2010 just named his top 10 AI stocks.

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