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Check out the companies making the biggest moves this midday: Energy stocks — Energy stocks fell for a fourth straight day after President Donald Trump said he was nearing a “final decision” on a deal to end the U.S.-Iran war. OneOK led the decline in the S&P 500 energy sector, dropping more than 3%. Chevron and ExxonMobil each fell 0.8%. Occidental Petroleum fell more than 1%. Nextpower — Shares of the solar power business rose 13% after the company announced it had acquired battery storage company Prevalon Energy for about $365 million. NextPower also raised its full-year earnings outlook. Dell…
Würzburg, Bavaria, May 15, 2026: German Defense Secretary Carsten Breuer takes part in the 104th German Catholic Day panel discussion under the motto “Between deterrence and diplomacy”. Photo: Sven Hoppe/dpa – Note: For editorial use only, with full credit above (Photo by: Sven Hoppe/picture Alliance via Getty Images)Picture Alliance | Picture Alliance | Getty ImagesGermany’s Defense Minister Carsten Breuer said on Saturday that China was missing an opportunity for dialogue by not convening a ministerial-level delegation to the annual defense forum in Singapore.Speaking at a media roundtable on the sidelines of the IISS Shangri-La Dialogue, Breuer said China is losing…
summary Four men trapped in a flooded cave in Laos escaped on their own after the water level dropped unexpectedly. International rescue divers spent days training the men to make risky underwater escapes through narrow passages. Two other villagers who entered the cave in search of gold remain missing as rescue teams consider resuming operations. AI-generated summaries were reviewed by CNN editors. Saisombun Province, Laos — After a long and complex operation inside a flooded cave in a remote area of central Laos, the men at the center of the mission did something few expected Saturday. they left. It was…
Tesla CEO Elon Musk holds a mobile phone as he arrives to attend a state dinner with US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China, on May 14, 2026. Evan Vucci | ReutersTraders are confident Elon Musk will reach trillionaire status by 2027 following talk that SpaceX is set to make a record-breaking initial public offering.When the market in Karshi first opened, Mr. Musk’s chances of becoming the world’s first millionaire were tepid. But his chances began to inch up last fall, after the Delaware Supreme Court reinstated Tesla…
A driver refills his vehicle with regular gasoline at a Shell gas station in Hercules, California, on May 21, 2026.David Paul Morris | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesEconomically for some Americans, the Iran war was over almost as soon as it began. People with access to stocks (most of the ultra-rich have them, but the vast majority of Americans own them) S&P500 It fell by about 8% when the war began, but has rebounded 19% since late March, more than making up for the losses. The index is currently up 10.7% since the beginning of the year, which would be the…
The web browser market is currently dominated by Google Chrome and Apple’s Safari, with Chrome gaining a larger share thanks to the tech giant’s continued innovations, especially the integration of generative AI into its search functionality. However, users looking for alternatives will find a variety of browsers aimed at competing with these industry giants. To help you navigate the competitive landscape of browser wars, we’ve put together an overview of the top alternative browsers currently available. This includes AI-powered browsers, open-source browsers that promote customization and privacy, and “mindful browsers” (a new term for browsers designed to improve user comfort).…
Solstock | E+ | Getty ImagesFor low- and moderate-income workers contributing to retirement savings, the new federal savers match, scheduled to begin in the 2027 tax year, could be a very welcome addition to their nest egg. However, many current savers may need a separate account first to get their money.The Saver’s Match program, authorized by the Secure 2.0 Retirement Act of 2022, provides income-qualified retirement savers with annual contributions worth up to $1,000 for single taxpayers and $2,000 for joint taxpayers. You can reap the benefits whether you save through a workplace plan like a 401(k) or a personal…
Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Meta Platforms, Inc., during the MetaConnect event on Wednesday, September 17, 2025 in Menlo Park, California, USA.David Paul Morris | Bloomberg | Getty Imagesmeta is once again proving that you can make money doing more than just selling ads. It’s not a strategy that has worked in the past, but CEO Mark Zuckerberg is betting that artificial intelligence will yield better results. The company announced this week that it will begin testing two subscription services for meta-AI apps and websites like ChatGPT. These paid services will be available first in Singapore, Guatemala and Bolivia and coincide…
Egypt rushes to save Gaza ceasefire as Israeli attack and threat of displacement threatens to collapse the deal.Published May 30, 2026May 30, 2026Egypt has launched an emergency diplomatic intervention to save the fragile Gaza ceasefire agreement, which is on the verge of collapse.The government has warned Israel against expanding its occupation in Gaza, which would undermine efforts to end the war amid a spate of deadly airstrikes.Recommended stories list of 3 itemsend of listEgypt has also invited a senior Hamas delegation led by chief negotiator Khalil al-Haya to emergency talks to save the peace process, according to Egyptian intelligence officials…
A Mercedes-Benz vehicle is parked at a dealership in Copiague, New York, on April 2, 2025, the day U.S. President Donald Trump is scheduled to announce new tariffs. Shannon Stapleton Reutermercedes benz A bill moving through Congress could lock them out of the U.S. auto market and ban them from manufacturing or selling new cars in the country.A new bipartisan bill aimed at limiting China’s involvement in the U.S. auto market could trickle down to Mercedes-Benz unless the bill changes or the German automaker’s largest shareholder sells its stake. The bill, the Automotive Modernization Act of 2026, would prohibit automakers…