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Sun, Jun 21, 2026 - Page 2

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H Iran: Leaves Talks Iranian delegation leaves four-way negotiations in Switzerland GEOPOLITICS | Jun 21, 2026, 11:47 PM UTC H Iran Refuses Quadrilateral Talks Iranian delegation refuses to return to quadrilateral talks following Trump's threats GEOPOLITICS | Jun 21, 2026, 11:47 PM UTC H Iran Warns US Iran's top negotiator warns the US to be careful with its statements as Iranian armed forces are ready to respond GEOPOLITICS | Jun 21, 2026, 11:47 PM UTC H US Negotiator: Talks Continue US negotiator expects talks to continue overnight amid discussions on Iranian messages regarding the Strait of Hormuz GEOPOLITICS | Jun 21, 2026, 11:47 PM UTC L Qatar: Explosion At Factory Qatar Interior Ministry reports explosion at Ras Laffan factory was caused by a technical incident GEOPOLITICS | Jun 21, 2026, 11:47 PM UTC H Iran: Talks Hinge on Lebanon Iran's negotiating team says talks on other subjects will not take place if the war in Lebanon does not end GEOPOLITICS | Jun 21, 2026, 11:47 PM UTC H TotalEnergies Restarts Texas Refinery TotalEnergies plans to complete full restart of the Port Arthur, Texas refinery within seven days ENERGY | Jun 21, 2026, 11:47 PM UTC H US, Iran Talk Nuclear Deal US and Iran hold talks in Switzerland on nuclear deal and Lebanon ceasefire GEOPOLITICS | Jun 21, 2026, 11:47 PM UTC H Brent Crude Futures Rise 2% Brent Crude Futures Rise 2% After Bumpy Initial US-Iran Talks Under Interim Peace Deal ENERGY | Jun 21, 2026, 11:47 PM UTC M US Treasuries Fall US Treasury futures are lower with 10-year and 30-year futures down 12 and 21 ticks respectively EQUITY | Jun 21, 2026, 11:47 PM UTC H UK PM Starmer May Resign UK Prime Minister Starmer may resign as early as Monday, with Greater Manchester Mayor Burnham tipped as a potential successor GEOPOLITICS | Jun 21, 2026, 11:47 PM UTC L Lloyds Hiring 300 AI Roles Lloyds is recruiting nearly 300 roles related to Agentic AI EQUITY | Jun 21, 2026, 11:47 PM UTC H US Futures Fall US equity futures are lower with S&P 500 futures down 0.3% and Nasdaq futures falling 0.4%. EQUITY | Jun 21, 2026, 11:47 PM UTC L Japan PM: Approval 60% Japan PM Takaichi Cabinet approval rating remains unchanged at 60% in Asahi poll EQUITY | Jun 21, 2026, 11:47 PM UTC M USTR's Greer Travels to India USTR's Jamieson Greer travels to India for bilateral trade agreement talks GEOPOLITICS | Jun 21, 2026, 11:47 PM UTC M AAPL CEO Cook Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL ) CEO Tim Cook says the difference between strong employees and truly brilliant ones comes down to purpose, arguing that excellence alone can take workers far, but not all the way. Cook Says Purp EQUITY | Jun 21, 2026, 11:46 PM UTC H US: 55 Ships Transit Hormuz US Central Command says that commercial maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz increased on Saturday, even as Iran announced the closure of the vital waterway. Safe passage remained intact, with 55 merchant ships GEOPOLITICS | Jun 21, 2026, 11:46 PM UTC H Trump Says Multiple Arrests Made In Reflecting Pool Vandalism Case: 'A True Affront To Both Presidents George Washington And Abraham Lincoln President Donald Trump said additional suspects have been arrested in connection with alleged vandalism at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, stating the damage includes a 250-foot gash and corrosive chemicals that co ENERGY | Jun 21, 2026, 11:46 PM UTC H Bessent Warns Trump Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent privately disparaged Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and urged President Donald Trump not to host him at the White House, according to a forthcoming book by New York Times reporte GEOPOLITICS | Jun 21, 2026, 11:46 PM UTC H Schiff: Iran War Costs US $60B Sen. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) said the ongoing conflict with Iran has driven up costs for American families, arguing that higher gas prices and broader inflation are being felt nationwide while criticizing a proposed forei GEOPOLITICS | Jun 21, 2026, 11:46 PM UTC H US May Charge Tolls In Strait Of Hormuz President Donald Trump warned on Saturday that the United States may decide to start charging no tolls in the Strait of Hormuz if the Iran peace deal collapses. Trump Floats US Toll As Leverage In Stalled Talks In a Trut GEOPOLITICS | Jun 21, 2026, 11:46 PM UTC H Bill Maher Urges Americans To Celebrate 250th Anniversary Instead Of Skipping July 4 Over 'Temporary Caretaker' Trump: 'He Isn't America' Bill Maher urged Americans not to skip Independence Day over President Donald Trump, saying the nation’s 250th anniversary belongs to everyone, regardless of politics. The comedian made the remarks on Friday’s episode of GEOPOLITICS | Jun 21, 2026, 11:46 PM UTC H AAPL Forms Bearish Pattern Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL ) stock has retreated by over 6% from its highest point this year. It has also formed the risky bearish flag pattern, pointing to more downside, as it plans to hike iPhone prices. Has Apple Stock Beco EQUITY | Jun 21, 2026, 11:46 PM UTC H Khanna: US Didn't Fight Revolution To Be Ruled By Tech Billionaires Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) warned that the growing influence of tech billionaires and AI executives in global policymaking reflects a troubling shift away from democratic control, following their participation in G7 discu EQUITY | Jun 21, 2026, 11:46 PM UTC H Trump Faces Iran Deal Risk Another week has come and gone, and with it, a whirlwind of political news. Here’s a quick rundown of the top stories that made headlines over the weekend. Trump’s Iran Deal Faces New Threat The Trump administration rece GEOPOLITICS | Jun 21, 2026, 11:46 PM UTC H SNDK Surges 4755% Sandisk (NASDAQ: SNDK ) has been the best-performing company in the S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 indices this year. It has soared by 800% since January, and is up by 4,755% in the last 12 months.  This surge has turned it EQUITY | Jun 21, 2026, 11:46 PM UTC H Trump Backs AI Stakes Vice President JD Vance said that President Donald Trump supports the U.S. government taking ownership stakes in major artificial intelligence companies, likening the idea to a sovereign wealth fund-style approach, while EQUITY | Jun 21, 2026, 11:46 PM UTC H Trump Criticizes Fed From Trump’s disbelief in the Fed’s decision to Cuban’s view on billionaire wealth, here are the top developments in economics this week. Trump Expresses Disbelief At Fed Chair Kevin Warsh’s Decision President Donald Tru EQUITY | Jun 21, 2026, 11:46 PM UTC H Illinois Builds Quantum Hub Illinois Governor JB Pritzker is staking the state’s economic future on quantum computing, calling it an area where Illinois has “a right to win.” Pritzker’s $500M Bet Pritzker, weighing a third term and a possible presi EQUITY | Jun 21, 2026, 11:46 PM UTC H Trump Criticizes Obama President Donald Trump dismissed critics of his Iran ceasefire Memorandum of Understanding as “fools” on Saturday, citing record stock prices and falling oil costs after former President Barack Obama and GOP lawmakers qu GEOPOLITICS | Jun 21, 2026, 11:46 PM UTC M Trump Faces Criticism Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) accused President Donald Trump of using taxpayer-funded resources to support luxury projects, escalating political criticism over White House spending and ethics concerns tied to aircraft and EQUITY | Jun 21, 2026, 11:46 PM UTC H S&P 500: MU, CCL, FDX, PAYX The S&P 500 Index has soared by 9% this year, helped by the AI supercycle, elevated energy prices, and strong corporate earnings. The rally faded last week after the hawkish Federal Reserve interest rate decision. This r EARNINGS | Jun 21, 2026, 11:46 PM UTC H AAPL Warns Of Price Hike It’s been an eventful week in Appleverse. From Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL ) warning of potential price hikes to a refreshed product lineup, here’s a quick recap of the top stories that made headlines over the weekend. Appl EQUITY | Jun 21, 2026, 11:46 PM UTC H Tech Giants Make Moves This week was a rollercoaster ride for the tech industry, with significant developments from major players like Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN ), Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ: META ), AT&T Inc. (NYSE: T ), Intel Corp. (NAS EQUITY | Jun 21, 2026, 11:46 PM UTC H Jane Street Surges Jane Street, the secretive trading company, is challenging some of the biggest companies in Wall Street as its revenues surge. The company, which relies on a combination of human traders and sophisticated algorithms, is EARNINGS | Jun 21, 2026, 11:46 PM UTC H TSLA, GM, UBER: EV Policies This week has been a rollercoaster ride in the tech and auto industry. From political accusations over EV policies to advancements in autonomous vehicles, the sector has seen significant developments. Here’s a quick reca EQUITY | Jun 21, 2026, 11:46 PM UTC H S&P 500: Awaits Micron Earnings The S&P 500, Dow Jones, and Nasdaq 100 indices have soared to their all-time highs this year, driven by the artificial intelligence supercycle and the strong earnings. They have soared by 9%, 6.50%, and 20%, respectively EARNINGS | Jun 21, 2026, 11:46 PM UTC H Trump: Apple, Intel Partner Geopolitics President Donald Trump said Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL ) has agreed to work with Intel to design and build chips in the United States. The president also reiterated that Nvidia Corp (NASDAQ: NVDA ) had agreed t EQUITY | Jun 21, 2026, 11:46 PM UTC H Fed: Household Anxiety Rises Over the past few weeks, we’ve highlighted several reports that Americans are growing increasingly uneasy about their financial future. A recent Gallup survey found that affordability remains the nation’s top financial c EQUITY | Jun 21, 2026, 11:46 PM UTC M Warren Targets Musk Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass) ramped up attacks against Space Exploration Technologies Corp. (NASDAQ: SPCX ) and Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ: TSLA ) CEO Elon Musk, renewing calls for her "ultra-millionaire tax." Ultra-Millionair EQUITY | Jun 21, 2026, 11:46 PM UTC H Iran Closes Hormuz Strait Maritime vessels continued to move through the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday, though at a much lower rate, a day after Iran announced that it had closed the strategic waterway to shipping. Transits through the strait droppe GEOPOLITICS | Jun 21, 2026, 11:46 PM UTC H Trump Threatens Iran President Donald Trump has issued a stark warning to Iran regarding its proxies in Lebanon, even as Vice President JD Vance leads peace talks with Iranian negotiators in Switzerland. What Is Trump Demanding? Through a po GEOPOLITICS | Jun 21, 2026, 11:46 PM UTC H NVDA Falls 10% From YTD High NVIDIA (NASDAQ: NVDA ) stock has underperformed the broader market this year. It has risen by 12% this year, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq 100 Index has soared by 20%. It remains 10% below its highest point this year, as a EQUITY | Jun 21, 2026, 11:46 PM UTC H DRAM ETF Hits $21B AUM The Roundhill Memory ETF (CBOE: DRAM) continued its strong rally last week and reached a record high of $77.63, up by 173% from its lowest point in April, when it was launched.  It has recorded inflows every week si EQUITY | Jun 21, 2026, 11:46 PM UTC H US Warns Iran Amid ongoing tensions between the U.S. and Iran and President Donald Trump’s latest warning of fresh strikes, Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) has voiced doubts about the success of a tentative agreement between the two nati GEOPOLITICS | Jun 21, 2026, 11:46 PM UTC H US: Strait Of Hormuz Traffic Normal U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright announced a significant shift in oil traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, after a preliminary agreement between the U.S. and Iran, aiming to resolve longstanding nuclear issues and ENERGY | Jun 21, 2026, 11:46 PM UTC H US Threatens Iran US–Iranian talks were thrown into doubt after President Donald Trump threatened to take control of the Strait of Hormuz and launch fresh strikes against Iran over Hezbollah’s actions in Lebanon. The Iranian delegation le GEOPOLITICS | Jun 21, 2026, 11:46 PM UTC H US: Rice Criticizes Iran Deal Susan Rice, who served as national security adviser under former President Barack Obama, has voiced strong criticism against the Trump administration’s preliminary agreement with Iran, calling it egregious. ‘Strategic Bl GEOPOLITICS | Jun 21, 2026, 11:46 PM UTC H Warsh: Rate Hikes Trump-selected Fed chair Kevin Warsh may hope the threat of rate hikes is enough. But stocks might gain ground if he does. Past rate-hike cycles can be a guide. EQUITY | Jun 21, 2026, 10:55 PM UTC M FTSE UK Index Review FTSE Russell advises of indicative changes to the FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 based on data as of May 22, 2026 EQUITY | Jun 21, 2026, 10:49 PM UTC M Introduces IPO Fast Entry FTSE Russell, global index provider, today confirms enhancements to the IPO inclusion framework for the Russell US Index Series, following a market consultation conducted in February 2026. EQUITY | Jun 21, 2026, 10:49 PM UTC H Standardised Benchmarks Critical FTSE Russell launches its 2026 U.S. Wealth Pulse Survey, showing that private markets are rapidly moving toward the mainstream of affluent investors’ portfolios. EQUITY | Jun 21, 2026, 10:49 PM UTC M Launches Identity Gateway Risk Intelligence launches Identity Gateway to simplify access to trusted digital identity schemes EQUITY | Jun 21, 2026, 10:49 PM UTC M FTSE China Index Review FTSE Russell, a leading global index provider, has today announced the results of the FTSE China Index Series quarterly review for June 2026. EQUITY | Jun 21, 2026, 10:49 PM UTC H FTSE 100 Adds 3, Removes 3 FTSE Russell confirms today that Aberdeen Group, Computacenter and Investec will join the FTSE 100 Index as a result of the June 2026 annual review. EQUITY | Jun 21, 2026, 10:49 PM UTC L FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI Review FTSE Russell announces one change to the constituents of the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI, following the semi-annual review of the FTSE Bursa Malaysia Index Series today. EQUITY | Jun 21, 2026, 10:49 PM UTC L FTSE: Updates Index Series FTSE Russell announces that there will be one addition to the constituents of the FTSE SET Large-Cap Index, following the June 2026 semi-annual review. EQUITY | Jun 21, 2026, 10:49 PM UTC H Launches Russell 9000 FTSE Russell announces plans to launch the Russell 9000 Global Index, which applies the familiar Russell US Indexes methodology within a more cohesive approach to global equity benchmarking. EQUITY | Jun 21, 2026, 10:49 PM UTC H SpaceX Explores AI Data Centers The successful IPO of Elon Musk's SpaceX may help bring the questionable idea of AI data centers in space closer to the realm of plausibility. Engineering and technical issues are being solved and SpaceX now has consider EQUITY | Jun 21, 2026, 09:25 PM UTC H US: Progress in Keeping Strait of Hormuz Open US diplomats report good progress in keeping the Strait of Hormuz open GEOPOLITICS | Jun 21, 2026, 09:18 PM UTC H The headline in the Corrupt and Failing New York Times: "What Changed After Almost 4 Months of War? Analysts Say Not Much." REALLY? Their Mi The headline in the Corrupt and Failing New York Times: "What Changed After Almost 4 Months of War? Analysts Say Not Much." REALLY? Their Military is DONE, their Navy is GONE, their Air Force is GONE, their Launching Pad MACRO | Jun 21, 2026, 09:00 PM UTC M CNBC: AI Trade Leaves Hyperscalers CNBC's Jim Cramer examines the market's focus on memory and semi-cap equipment stocks over hyperscalers in the AI trade EQUITY | Jun 21, 2026, 06:40 PM UTC L Insiders Buy ABT, FISV, SAGT Insiders purchase shares of ABT, FISV, SAGT, and others in recent transactions EQUITY | Jun 21, 2026, 04:48 PM UTC H IRAN SAYS TRUMP'S THREAT HALTED US TALKS IN SWITZERLAND IRAN SAYS TRUMP'S THREAT HALTED US TALKS IN SWITZERLAND GEOPOLITICS | Jun 21, 2026, 04:36 PM UTC L DIS: Toy Story 5 Disney and Pixar's "Toy Story 5" tallied $160 million domestically during its opening weekend, the highest debut in its franchise history. The fifth installment in the Toy Story franchise snared $152 million, bringing it EQUITY | Jun 21, 2026, 04:20 PM UTC H She saved $24,000 to launch a craft festival in an old Joann store: 'This is my dream come true' Work 29-year-old's wedding camcorder business brought in $1.7 million in sales in a year Psychology and Relationships ‘People don't have a lot of the social skills’ to connect, says friendship coach—her top tips Startups EARNINGS | Jun 21, 2026, 02:35 PM UTC M Oklahoma Rejects $15 Min Wage Last week, Oklahoma voters rejected a ballot measure that would have raised the state's minimum wage to $15 an hour by 2029. Throughout the past decade, increasing the minimum wage has remained a consistently popular pro EQUITY | Jun 21, 2026, 02:35 PM UTC H The No. 1 trick I always teach to build unshakeable confidence—it worked for Beyoncé and Adele Health and Wellness I've been a neuroscientist for 20 years: I do 6 things to keep my brain strong and healthy Psychology and Relationships Psychologist who studies couples: People in the happiest relationships do 5 thin RATES | Jun 21, 2026, 01:55 PM UTC H SpaceX Explores AI Data Centers The successful IPO of Elon Musk's SpaceX may help bring the questionable idea of AI data centers in space closer to the realm of plausibility. Engineering and technical issues are being solved and SpaceX now has consider EQUITY | Jun 21, 2026, 01:55 PM UTC H US Warns Iran Trump warns Iran that if it closes the Strait of Hormuz, Iranian negotiators will not be able to return to their country GEOPOLITICS | Jun 21, 2026, 01:36 PM UTC H US Warns Iran US President Trump warns Iran to stop provoking incidents in Lebanon or face a more forceful strike GEOPOLITICS | Jun 21, 2026, 01:36 PM UTC H Fed Hikes May Not End Bull Kevin Warsh wants to write a “new chapter” for the Federal Reserve, where markets talk louder than the central bank, and even the threat of rate hikes might help win the inflation fight. Less Fed guidance risks introduci EQUITY | Jun 21, 2026, 01:15 PM UTC H Here are 3 big things to watch in the stock market this coming week FedEx reports earnings, and the Fed's preferred inflation gauge is due out. CENTRAL_BANK | Jun 21, 2026, 12:45 PM UTC H The best parents and leaders use a 3-step formula to help people handle uncertainty, says Dr. Becky Kennedy Leadership CEO coach: Ask these 3 questions before sending an email or talking in a meeting How to Talk to People Highly approachable people use 10 phrases to make others feel comfortable: Public speaking expert Raising GEOPOLITICS | Jun 21, 2026, 12:45 PM UTC M ADXN, FRVO, POWW Report Earnings ADXN, FRVO, and POWW are reporting earnings before the market opens on Monday, June 22. EARNINGS | Jun 21, 2026, 12:36 PM UTC H US, Iran Hold Talks Vice President JD Vance is in Switzerland for talks with the Iranian delegation and mediators from Pakistan and Qatar. Iran said the Strait of Hormuz was closed again in response to Israeli strikes on Lebanon. The U.S. h GEOPOLITICS | Jun 21, 2026, 12:30 PM UTC H US, Iran Hold Talks The US and Iran begin peace talks in Switzerland amid conflicting claims over the Strait of Hormuz GEOPOLITICS | Jun 21, 2026, 12:15 PM UTC H US, Iran Talks Begin US and Iranian negotiators start talks in Switzerland amid rising tensions over the Strait of Hormuz GEOPOLITICS | Jun 21, 2026, 12:00 PM UTC H US: Vance Talks with Iran Vice President JD Vance arrives in Switzerland for talks with Iranian delegation. Iran claimed the Strait of Hormuz was closed again in response to Israeli strikes on Lebanon. President Donald Trump suggested the U.S. co GEOPOLITICS | Jun 21, 2026, 11:35 AM UTC H Top Wall Street analysts like these 3 dividend stocks for solid returns The Federal Reserve indicated the possibility of a rate hike this year after its latest meeting, which could have implications for income-seeking investors. Given this backdrop, dividend-paying stocks with strong yields CENTRAL_BANK | Jun 21, 2026, 11:25 AM UTC H Fed: Warsh Sets Up Task Forces Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh's first big announced changes point toward a quiet revolution, with task forces set up to rethink virtually everything done to set policy and the approach used to get there. The task forces will EQUITY | Jun 21, 2026, 11:25 AM UTC H US: Vance Arrives in Switzerland Vice President JD Vance arrives in Switzerland for talks with Iranian delegation. Iran claimed the Strait of Hormuz was closed again in response to Israeli strikes on Lebanon. President Donald Trump suggested the U.S. co GEOPOLITICS | Jun 21, 2026, 10:25 AM UTC H US: Vance Talks with Iran US Vice President JD Vance arrives in Switzerland for talks with Iranian negotiators amid rising Strait of Hormuz tensions GEOPOLITICS | Jun 21, 2026, 10:00 AM UTC H US: Vance Talks with Iran Vice President JD Vance arrives in Switzerland for talks with Iranian delegation. Iran claimed the Strait of Hormuz was closed again in response to Israeli strikes on Lebanon. President Donald Trump suggested the U.S. co GEOPOLITICS | Jun 21, 2026, 09:30 AM UTC H US: Vance Talks Iran Iran declared the Strait of Hormuz closed again on Saturday and warned vessels to stay away from the critical shipping route, but the U.S. denied those claims, stating the waterway remained open. Amid the confusion, U.S. GEOPOLITICS | Jun 21, 2026, 07:25 AM UTC