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US stock futures were largely unchanged on Friday as investors tracked fragile developments in the ceasefire between Washington and Tehran and rising geopolitical uncertainty linked to the Strait of Hormuz.

Dow Jones Industrial Average futures slipped 0.1%, following solid gains in the previous session that pushed the blue-chip index into positive territory for 2026,

 » Read more about: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq futures stall as Hormuz tensions weigh on markets  »

US stock futures hold near flat after a week of gains, as investors watch US Iran ceasefire talks, elevated oil prices and key US inflation and economic data due soon

 » Read more about: US Stock Market Live: Dow Jones, S&P, Nasdaq stay flat as oil, inflation and US Iran war remain in focus  »

 » Read more about: Inflow in equity mutual funds surges 56% to Rs 40,450 crore in March amid geopolitical tensions, market volatility  »

If one thing has remained constant in President Donald Trump’s first and second terms, it’s his pressure on Federal Reserve Bank Chair Jerome Powell to lower interest rates.

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In today’s fast-evolving digital world, cryptocurrency exchanges have become the backbone of the Global Crypto ecosystem. Whether someone is buying Bitcoin for the first time or actively trading altcoins, exchanges act as the entry point for all crypto activities. They are not just platforms for transactions—they shape how users experience, trust, and interact with digital assets.

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Getting started in the stock market can feel overwhelming. With thousands of companies to choose from, it’s hard to know where to begin, especially if you’re investing your first $500 or $1,000.

One simple approach is to start with a business you already understand. And few companies are as familiar or as deeply embedded in everyday life as Amazon (AMZN +5.43%).

 » Read more about: New to Investing? Here's Why Amazon Stock Is a Great First Buy.  »

For a lot of seniors today, a mix of Social Security benefits and savings is what’s needed for a stress-free retirement. But many Americans are woefully unprepared for retirement, with 20% of adults 50 and over having no savings, according to 2024 AARP research.

BlackRock CEO Larry Fink recognizes that many Americans risk struggling financially in retirement between absent savings and the fact that Social Security may be headed toward benefit cuts.

 » Read more about: BlackRock CEO Larry Fink Thinks This Could Fix Social Security – Experts Have Concerns  »

US stock futures hit pause on Friday as investors waited for weekend talks that could cement the shaky Iran war ceasefire, with a war-tinged update on US consumer inflation on deck.

Dow Jones Industrial Average futures (YM=F) traded broadly flat, after solid closing gains pushed the blue-chip index into positive territory for 2026.

 » Read more about: Stock market today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq futures stall in cautious wait for inflation print, Iran peace talks  »

The S&P 500 (^GSPC) just reclaimed its 200-day moving average again, tilting the stock market back toward the bulls. See label (5) on the chart below.

It’s never quite that simple,

 » Read more about: S&P 500 is back above a key level, putting stock market bulls in control: Chart of the Day  »

 » Read more about: Gold ETF inflows drop 57% to ₹2,266 cr in March; silver ETFs see outflows of ₹684 cr  »