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Tuesday, October 6, 2026

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Trump's Iran Dilemma: 'Finish Up' But No Clear Exit Strategy

President Trump's call to 'finish up' the Iran conflict signals urgency but leaves unresolved whether the path is military escalation or a negotiated settlement. Iran shows no sign of capitulating despite crippling economic pressure, with…

By Nick Salikoff3m ago

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Nasdaq Composite Marks Second Closing Record in a Row

The Nasdaq (NDAQ) Composite closed at a fresh record of 27,477.31 on October 5, driven by AI optimism and fading fears of a Fed…

By Marcus Hensley9m ago

S&P 500 Notches Record Closing High for First Time Since August

The S&P 500 closed at a record high after nearly two months, driven by a renewed AI rally and falling oil prices and Treasury…

By Lila Merrick9m ago

Flames, Smoke Seen at Venezuela’s Cardón Refinery, Four Sources Say

Flames and smoke were spotted at Venezuela's Cardón refinery, according to four sources, but the cause and extent of damage…

By Vlad Chernikov12m ago

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