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SpaceX options volume explodes as trading kicks off. Here is a low-risk strategy to play the massive surge.

This pro-level move minimizes out-of-pocket costs and helps manage risk.

World Cup puts Ebola outbreak and pandemic lessons to the test

Alex Doran, a 28-year-old corporate strategist, is cheering for the US national team and was pleasantly surprised by the size of its initial win against Paraguay last week, while acknowledging that his team is unlikely to go all the way. While he does not expect to attend a match in person involving tickets costing thousands of US dollars, he has been watching avidly online and hopes to see some matches at fan zones set up around Washington. “I’m a little uncomfortable with large crowds because.

10 steps Hong Kong can take to make the most of its 5-year plan

Under Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu’s leadership, Hong Kong is drawing up its first five-year plan to complement Beijing’s 2026-30 blueprint. A two-month public consultation exercise has just started. But what is the nation’s 15th five-year plan, why is it important and what’s Hong Kong’s role? China’s five-year plan responds to “great changes unseen in a century”, prescient words used by President Xi Jinping since 2018. Chinese policymakers have anticipated headwinds in the world system,...

Vance calls Iran deal a ‘win-win’ as Trump lashes out at ‘fools’ who oppose it

Vice-President J.D. Vance went on the offensive on Thursday to defend the “win-win” US-Iran agreement as critics slammed its vague provisions, even as others welcomed the apparent end to an expensive and unpopular war, no matter how potentially flawed the deal might be. “We have all the cards,” Vance told reporters at the White House. “Have a little bit of faith in the president of the United States. The idea that he is going to strike a deal that’s been bad for the American people, it’s...

French girl whose killing sparked outrage was raped, autopsy shows

An autopsy has shown that an 11-year-old girl who went missing in France was raped before she died, an informed source said on Thursday, confirming suspicions in a case that has sparked public outrage. The girl, named as Lyhanna, went missing on May 29 in the southwestern town of Fleurance and her body was found in an abandoned silo almost a week later. Anger grew after it emerged that the main suspect, the 41-year-old father of a school friend, had twice before been formally accused of raping a

Europe's highest dividend payers, and the dynamic behind why they pay so much

Disclosure: I work at Obermatt, a Swiss equity research firm, sharing this because it's a useful angle for anyone building dividend income into a portfolio. Pulled the European stocks sitting at the very top of Obermatt's Dividend Yield rank, and what stood out wasn't the yields themselves, it was what these companies actually do. A carmaker, a fleet of oil-product tankers, a tobacco-distribution network covering most of Southern Europe, a water utility in the southwest of England. Mature, cash-

+++ Football World Cup 2026 +++: Switzerland wins its first victory against Bosnia-Herzegovina

Penalty saves South Africa a point against the Czech Republic +++ Only female World Cup referee whistles her first game +++ Qatar invites thousands of fans to the World Cup in Vancouver at state expense +++ The World Cup news blog.

Scalable Capital: Balance not payable for months - does anyone know this?

I have a question about Scalable Capital. I deposited €250 via Scalable Instant in April 2026. According to the app, the deposit was fully settled on April 27, 2026. The money is also shown as Buying Power (€250). However, “Withdrawable” still says €0.00 today. I didn't buy any securities with the money, nor did I have any open orders or other positions. Has anyone ever had the same problem? ● What could be the reason? ● Is there a special feature for Scalable Instant?

Micron, other memory stocks are having their best year ever. Why do they still look so cheap?

Some of the AI boom’s biggest earners have become its biggest bargains.

Senate eyes Hegseth travel cuts without probes into Iran school bombing, boat strikes

Senate lawmakers added a provision in the NDAA that would restrict Hegseth's travel expenses until the department releases certain operational information.

Beanless coffee race heats up in Japan as Coca-Cola wades in

Japan eyes 'continuous' AI legal reforms to counter Mythos-level threats

Japan builder Obayashi buys peer Multiplex Global for $540m

Japan's Itoham to buy New Zealand meat processor Greenlea in $460m deal

Japan's conservatives are putting the monarchy at risk

Alibaba leans on AI to drum up subdued '618' shopping festival

Australia aims to cool sports betting fever with ad ban plan

‘Last ride’: US says goodbye to Air Force One as Qatari jet awaits

White House officials bade farewell on Thursday to one of the two jets that have been used to transport US presidents for more than 30 years. The goodbye messages fuelled speculation that a Boeing 747 controversially gifted to US President Donald Trump by the Gulf emirate of Qatar is now set to enter service. “‘Well done, good and faithful servant. ‘The Last Ride,’” Trump’s communications director Steven Cheung said in a post on social media with a picture of the iconic white and blue jet after.

Court Ruling Deals Major Blow to Trump's War on Wind Power

Donald Trump has been battling wind turbines in the court of public opinion and in actual court for over a decade now. Trump has railed about “windmills” repeatedly over the course of his presidential term and campaign trails, calling the technology “so pathetic and so bad” before proudly declaring that no wind power will be approved on his watch. “I can proudly say [...] that we have not approved one windmill since I’ve been in office. And we’re going to keep it that way. My goal is to not let

In photos: Star-studded crowd gathers to celebrate the Obama Presidential Center dedication

Barack Obama opened his presidential center in Chicago with former presidents, celebrities and dignitaries in attendance. President Donald Trump was absent.

Oil Slips as Hormuz Traffic Resumes

Markets expect Middle East oil flows to recover, though analysts warn supply risks remain.

Diplomacy: EU summit: Kallas and Israel conflict causes criticism

The EU's highest diplomat is said to have compared Israel's policies to the apartheid system - the country reacted by breaking off contact. What do the EU leaders think?

Germany Considers Extending Oil Reserve Relief Despite Falling Prices

Germany may be getting cold feet about ending its oil reserve waiver. Berlin said this week it is considering extending a temporary reduction in national oil stockpiling requirements beyond the current August 31 deadline, even as markets celebrate the U.S.-Iran agreement and the expected reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. Officially, Germany insists there are no physical shortages. That's true. But governments generally don't keep discussing emergency measures when they're completely comfortable

Taking over a power of attorney for a friend – remuneration & tax? (Austria)

Hello everyone, an acquaintance (not a relative) asked me to take over the power of attorney for her in the event that she is no longer able to make decisions later. We have a notary appointment soon. She has around €108,000 in savings and a net pension of around €2,600/month. I'm wondering two things in particular: Remuneration: Does it make more sense to agree on an annual flat rate in accordance with Section 276 of the Austrian Civil Code (ABGB) (5% of net income + 2% of assets over €15,000), or rather a stipend

+++ Iran War +++: Witkoff: Iran invites IAEA inspectors to nuclear facilities

New deaths in Israeli attacks in Lebanon +++ Vance: Negotiations begin at the weekend +++ Israel breaks off contact with EU foreign policy chief Kallas +++ The news blog.

NBA to name winning bids for Europe teams in the coming months, deputy commissioner says

The NBA plans to name winning bidders for 12 permanent European teams in the next 60 to 90 days, Deputy Commissioner Mark Tatum told CNBC.

The average SpaceX buyer post-IPO is almost under water after two-day slide

Shares of SpaceX fell as much as 7% Thursday to $178, leaving the stock trading roughly in line with its volume-weighted average price of just under $180.

Trump administration temporarily cuts student loan interest rates for borrowers on autopay

The Trump administration announced it will offer federal student loan borrowers who sign up for autopay a larger interest rate discount.

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How the U.S.-Iran Deal Put A Higher Floor Under Oil Prices

Analysts are back to expecting a huge oil glut next year as they see the U.S.-Iran deal as the end of the worst of the Middle East crisis. The deal is actually just the beginning of long processes of negotiations, a reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, recovery of the more than 13 million barrels per day (bpd) of shut-in oil production in the Middle East, and a world so low on inventories – except in China – that refilling these will support oil prices for months to come. If the deal holds. Every