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Last update: 11 hours agoWall Street Momentum vs. Household Worry: U.S. stocks just notched an eighth straight winning week, with the S&P 500 up about 0.4% Friday as earnings beats keep pushing prices near highs—even while consumer sentiment sinks on inflation fears tied to the Iran situation. Middle East / Energy Shockwatch: Trump says Iran is seeking a deal but warns the U.S. could still escalate; markets are watching oil moves as Brent holds above $103 and traders lean on “slight progress” in talks. NYC Public Safety: A Staten Island shipyard fire and explosions killed one worker and injured 36, including many FDNY responders, after crews found workers trapped in a basement before a blast hit. Tech & AI Money: Alphabet and Microsoft both show strong cloud/AI traction; Anthropic is reportedly nearing a funding round that could top $30B and vault it ahead of OpenAI. Retail Deal: Shein is buying Everlane, signaling fast-fashion’s next push into “ethical” brand positioning. Immigration Policy: USCIS says most Green Card applicants must apply from their home countries, tightening the process for people already in the U.S.
Note: AI summary from news headlines; neutral sources weighted more to help reduce bias in the result.
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