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US Senate chamber where Democrats reintroduced the Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act

Senate Democrats Push Cannabis Legalization Bill as $44B Industry Awaits Federal Clarity

Senate Democrats reintroduced the Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act to fully deschedule marijuana on Wednesday. The $44B industry says rescheduling to Schedule III alone did not fix its banking or tax barriers.

July 22, 2026

by Economy Desk

NYSE trading floor with traders and market screens representing Goldman Sachs private markets platform

Goldman Sachs Launches Private Markets Platform for Wealthy Investors Seeking Pre-IPO Access

Goldman Sachs launched a private markets investment platform on July 21 giving ultra-wealthy clients structured access to pre-IPO companies like SpaceX and Stripe, formalizing demand that crystallized after the bank led the record $1.75 trillion SpaceX IPO in June.

July 22, 2026

by Economy Desk

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GM Reverses Cadillac’s EV-Only Strategy as Gas-Powered Models Return to the Lineup

General Motors is returning gas vehicles to the Cadillac lineup, ending the brand's all-electric positioning as

Warner Bros iconic water tower at Burbank studio lot

Federal Judge Pauses $111 Billion Paramount-Warner Merger Through August 3

A US federal judge issued a temporary restraining order Monday halting the $111 billion Paramount-Warner Bros.

Wall Street traders react as oil prices surge amid Iran tensions

Dow Slips, S&P 500 Edges Higher as Iran Tensions and Oil Prices Keep Investors on Edge

On a day when the global economy seemed to hinge on a narrow stretch of water in the Middle East, Wall Street delivered a message that was as restrained as it was

April 8, 2026

Business·Economy

Stock market today rally as oil prices fall amid Iran war exit signals on Wall Street trading floor

Stock Market Today Surges as Oil Drops and Iran War Exit Signals Lift Wall Street

NEW YORK — A sharp rally swept across Wall Street on Wednesday, offering investors a moment of relief after weeks of volatility driven by war, energy shocks, and mounting global uncertainty. The

April 2, 2026

Business·News

US gas prices cross $4 per gallon amid Iran war and Strait of Hormuz oil disruption

US Gas Prices Cross $4 as Iran War Disrupts Global Oil Supply and Hormuz Shipping

The price of gasoline across the United States has surged past $4 per gallon for the first time in nearly four years, a stark economic signal of how rapidly a distant war

April 1, 2026

Business·Economy·News

US gas prices surge above $4 amid Trump Iran war and Strait of Hormuz crisis

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WASHINGTON — The sharp rise in US gas prices, now climbing past $4 a gallon in many regions, is no longer just a story of market volatility. It is the direct economic

April 1, 2026

Business·Economy

Dow rises while Nasdaq falls amid Iran war market volatility

Dow Holds Gains While Nasdaq Slips as Iran War and Oil Shock Rattle Global Markets

Global financial markets entered another volatile phase on Monday as investors struggled to price in the deepening economic consequences of the ongoing Iran war, now in its fifth week, with oil shock,

March 31, 2026

Business·News

Wreckage of Air Canada aircraft after runway collision

Air Canada CEO Resigns Under Scrutiny After English Only Crash Video Sparks Quebec Outrage

In the aftermath of a deadly runway collision at New York’s LaGuardia Airport, Air Canada’s leadership has been thrust into a crisis that extends far beyond aviation safety. Chief Executive Michael Rousseau

March 31, 2026

Business·News

Oil tanker burning in Strait of Hormuz amid Iran war disrupting global energy supply

Iran War Triggers Oil Shock, Global Markets Spiral as Energy Crisis Deepens

The unfolding crisis is now dominating global headlines, reshaping energy geopolitics, and driving what analysts describe as the most volatile phase in global oil markets 2026. The global economy has entered a

March 28, 2026

Business·Conflicts, Military and War·News

Wall Street traders react as oil prices surge above $110 amid Iran crisis

Wall Street Crash Deepens as Oil Shock and Iran Crisis Trigger Global Market Panic

The tremors began quietly in early trading but soon cascaded into a full-scale selloff that rippled across global markets. By the closing bell on March 26, Wall Street had delivered its clearest

March 28, 2026

Business·News

Meta and Google social media addiction lawsuit courtroom verdict

Meta and Google Found Liable in Landmark Social Media Addiction Trial That Could Reshape Big Tech

In a decision that could reverberate across courtrooms, boardrooms, and regulatory agencies worldwide, a Los Angeles jury has found Meta and Google liable for designing social media platforms that contributed to the

March 27, 2026

Business·News

Wall Street traders react as oil prices surge above $100 amid Iran tensions

Stock Market Today: Wall Street Swings as Iran Tensions and Oil Shock Rattle Global Markets

Wall Street’s brief rally this week has given way to renewed turbulence, as global markets grapple with a rapidly escalating geopolitical crisis centered on Iran and its far-reaching consequences for oil, inflation,

March 26, 2026

Business·News

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Senate Democrats Push Cannabis Legalization Bill as $44B Industry Awaits Federal Clarity

Goldman Sachs Launches Private Markets Platform for Wealthy Investors Seeking Pre-IPO Access

GM Reverses Cadillac’s EV-Only Strategy as Gas-Powered Models Return to the Lineup

Federal Judge Pauses $111 Billion Paramount-Warner Merger Through August 3

Dow Slips, S&P 500 Edges Higher as Iran Tensions and Oil Prices Keep Investors on Edge

US Gas Prices Cross $4 as Iran War Disrupts Global Oil Supply and Hormuz Shipping

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Dow Holds Gains While Nasdaq Slips as Iran War and Oil Shock Rattle Global Markets

Air Canada CEO Resigns Under Scrutiny After English Only Crash Video Sparks Quebec Outrage

Iran War Triggers Oil Shock, Global Markets Spiral as Energy Crisis Deepens

Wall Street Crash Deepens as Oil Shock and Iran Crisis Trigger Global Market Panic

Meta and Google Found Liable in Landmark Social Media Addiction Trial That Could Reshape Big Tech

Stock Market Today: Wall Street Swings as Iran Tensions and Oil Shock Rattle Global Markets

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Bangladesh; India’s Biggest Ally or China’s Dragon Nest?

Ahmadis in Bangladesh face fresh threat of persecution

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