Spain France wildfires evacuation exceeds 300,000 as Macron convenes crisis meeting
Fires in southern France and Spain have burned tens of thousands of hectares, forcing mass evacuations and a French crisis cabinet...
By Marcus V. Thorne 3 weeks agoMarkets Editor
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Marcus writes the market wraps and the flows analysis: equities, volatility, and the positioning behind the tape.
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Europe wildfire burns across France and Spain, forcing mass evacuations
A rare pyrocumulonimbus fire has burned large areas around Bordeaux and near Madrid, forcing more than 300,000 people to evacuate.
By Marcus V. Thorne 3 weeks ago
Trump tariffs 2026 put 10% to 12.5% duties on 60 partners
The Trump administration imposed new tariffs on 60 trading partners, adding a trade shock to oil, inflation and growth concerns.
By Marcus V. Thorne 3 weeks ago
U.S.-Iran peace talks resume as fighting pause steadies oil markets
Washington and Tehran have paused attacks as mediators pursue talks, while oil fell about 6% amid hopes of reduced Gulf risk.
By Marcus V. Thorne 3 weeks ago
Ford Custom Garage expands Bronco drops to lift customization profit
Ford is widening factory-backed accessories and limited vehicle packages as it targets a larger share of the $52.9 billion U.S. af...
By Marcus V. Thorne 3 weeks ago
TipRanks analyst picks highlight CrowdStrike, AST SpaceMobile and Broadcom
Analysts cited AI security, satellite broadband and custom chips as growth drivers for CrowdStrike, AST SpaceMobile and Broadcom.
By Marcus V. Thorne 4 weeks ago
Cocoa prices fall, but chocolate prices stay high as demand weakens
Cocoa futures are down 34% from a year ago, but Lindt, Barry Callebaut and Nestlé say high costs are still weighing on sales.
By Marcus V. Thorne 4 weeks ago
Bradshaw Honey Farms beekeeper fights losses as bee deaths mount
David Bradshaw’s California bee farm grossed about $1.8 million last year but ended in the red after costs and colony losses.
By Marcus V. Thorne 4 weeks ago
Trump AI data centers push meets widening oversight backlash
Trump urged officials to embrace AI data centers as faith, labor and local groups warn of costs, job risks and weak oversight.
By Marcus V. Thorne 4 weeks ago
Warren Buffett estate tax stance draws scrutiny as donations accelerate
Buffett supports the estate tax but is moving Berkshire shares into family foundations, reviving debate over billionaire philanthr...
By Marcus V. Thorne 4 weeks ago
Crypto portfolio diversification depends on sizing, analysts say
Urban Institute says 45% of crypto owners buy for diversification, while advisors warn volatility can overwhelm portfolios.
By Marcus V. Thorne 4 weeks agoA sovereign wealth fund is a government’s investment pool
Sovereign wealth funds invest national savings in markets, companies and real assets, often with long horizons and public mandates...
By Marcus V. Thorne 4 weeks ago