Escalation comes as Tehran tries to maintain leverage over strait crucial for global energy supplies

Portugal PM cautions judiciary not to get political over US use of air base Reuters

The Investing Club holds its "Morning Meeting" every weekday at 10:20 a.m. ET.

Trump teases 'big announcement' on diesel Reuters

Four signs it is about to get uglier in the bond market as yields rise Reuters

US diesel prices remain high despite Trump's moves to boost supplies Reuters

Ambarella gains on report Qualcomm may be interested in takeover

NATO faces persistent challenges in translating technological potential into operational capability. Recent analysis of NATO innovation efforts suggests that the limiting factor is often the ability of organizations and operators to adopt, experiment with, and implement new capabilities effectively.

Wall Street set for weekly gains with earnings, inflation data on tap Reuters

Venezuela’s creditor group has been expanding and now accounts for nearly 40% of all the debt outstanding, putting it in a stronger position as fresh optimism builds that the nation’s long-delayed restructuring is high on the agenda in Washington and Caracas.