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Warren Buffett told CNBC that Greg Abel is in line to be Berkshire Hathway's next CEO

Warren Buffett's Timeless Wisdom: 10 Best Quotes That Still Guide Investors in 2026

Even after stepping down as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway at the end of 2025, Warren Buffett remains one of the most quoted voices in finance. His simple, folksy sayings on investing, patience and life continue to resonate as markets navigate high valuations, economic uncertainty and rapid technological change heading into 2026.
A satellite image of the Strait of Hormuz

5 Key Alternatives to the Strait of Hormuz in 2026: Pipelines, Land Corridors and Long Detours

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — With the Strait of Hormuz still facing restricted traffic and lingering uncertainty despite a fragile two-week U.S.-Iran ceasefire announced April 8, 2026, global energy markets and shipping companies are urgently examining alternatives to the narrow waterway that normally carries about 20-21% of the world's oil and significant liquefied natural gas supplies.
Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates is a popular target for conspiracy theorists due to his support for vaccines and innovations in agriculture

Bill Gates Selling These 5 Stocks in 2026: Foundation Trims Holdings to Fuel Philanthropy

SEATTLE — Bill Gates continues to methodically sell shares from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Trust portfolio in 2026, primarily to generate cash for the foundation's ambitious global health and poverty-fighting initiatives as annual spending ramps up toward $9 billion. The trust, which manages roughly $35 billion in public equities as of late 2025 filings, has focused sales on a handful of longtime holdings rather than broad portfolio overhauls.
Infographic with map of the Strait of Hormuz showing the width, the water depth, the refineries and the liquified natural gas terminals in the area

Australia's Diesel Dependency on Strait of Hormuz Hits 50% Amid 2026 Oil Crisis

CANBERRA, Australia — Australia depends heavily on the Strait of Hormuz for roughly half of its diesel imports, even as the country imports virtually no crude oil directly from the Middle East, leaving the nation exposed to disruptions in the critical chokepoint that carries about one-fifth of global seaborne oil and significant LNG volumes.
FTSE 100 Surges 0.8% Today as Oil Eases and Markets

AXTI Stock Explodes 19% to $54.10 on AI-Driven InP Demand and Earnings Optimism

Shares of AXT Inc. (NASDAQ: AXTI) skyrocketed more than 19% midday Wednesday, climbing to $54.10 as investors piled into the semiconductor materials maker on renewed optimism over its role in supplying critical substrates for artificial intelligence infrastructure and data center expansion.
FTSE 100 Surges 0.8% Today as Oil Eases and Markets

FTSE 100 Surges Nearly 3% to One-Month High on US-Iran Ceasefire Relief Rally

LONDON — The FTSE 100 index jumped sharply Wednesday, climbing more than 300 points or nearly 3% to trade around 10,666 as investors cheered a surprise two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran that raised hopes for a partial reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and an easing of the global energy crisis.
FTSE 100 Surges 0.8% Today as Oil Eases and Markets

Dow Futures Surge Over 1,000 Points as Oil Tumbles on Trump Iran Ceasefire

NEW YORK — U.S. stock futures soared early Wednesday while oil prices plunged after President Donald Trump announced a two-week ceasefire with Iran, contingent on Tehran allowing the safe reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, triggering a sharp relief rally across global markets and easing fears of prolonged energy disruptions from the five-week conflict.
Elon Musk Sparks Political Shakeup With Launch of America Party

Elon Musk's Viral 'Lol' Mocks 8-Year 'Sell Tesla' Call as Stock Soars 1,100% in 2026

AUSTIN, Texas — Elon Musk fired off a single-word reply — "lol" — to an old Wall Street prediction urging investors to sell Tesla stock, igniting a viral storm on X that underscored how dramatically the electric-vehicle pioneer has defied skeptics over the past eight years. The April 8, 2026, post quickly amassed millions of views as users piled on with memes, old headlines and fresh data showing Tesla shares up roughly 1,100% since the 2018 bearish call.
Oil Prices Plunge Below $95 as Trump Announces Iran Ceasefire:

Oil Prices Plunge Below $95 as Trump Announces Iran Ceasefire: Markets React Wildly

NEW YORK — World oil prices tumbled sharply Wednesday after President Donald Trump announced a framework ceasefire between the United States, Israel and Iran, easing fears of prolonged disruption to crude flows through the Strait of Hormuz and sending Brent crude futures plunging more than 13% in early trading.
Singapore's AI Powerhouses 2026: Top 10 Companies Leading Asia's AI

Singapore's AI Powerhouses 2026: Top 10 Companies Leading Asia's AI Revolution with Innovation

SINGAPORE — As Singapore cements its position as Southeast Asia's AI powerhouse in 2026, a dynamic ecosystem of homegrown champions and global players is driving breakthroughs in fintech, retail analytics, healthcare, and enterprise automation. Backed by strong government support through the National AI Strategy 2.0, generous R&D incentives, and events like GITEX AI Asia, these companies are not only transforming local industries but also expanding influence across the region and beyond.
Top 50 Best MBA Programs in the World 2026: Wharton

Top 50 Best MBA Programs in the World 2026: Wharton Claims QS Crown as AI Reshape Education

The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania has dethroned longtime leader Stanford Graduate School of Business to claim the top spot in the QS Global MBA Rankings 2026, signaling a shift in how the world's most ambitious professionals evaluate elite business education amid surging demand for artificial intelligence expertise, sustainable leadership and international networks.
Intel Stock Surges on $14.2B Ireland Fab Buyback as Chipmaker

Paramount Skydance Stock Jumps 9% on $24B Gulf Funding for Warner Bros Takeover Bid

Paramount Skydance Corp. shares surged nearly 9% in morning trading Tuesday as the newly formed media giant moved closer to securing $24 billion in equity commitments from Middle Eastern sovereign wealth funds to finance its ambitious $81 billion to $110 billion takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery, a deal that could reshape Hollywood and the global streaming landscape.

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