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WIRES

US Denies Warship Was Hit as Hormuz Tensions Flare

The US denied Iranian reports that missiles struck a Navy vessel near the Strait of Hormuz as Washington launched a mission to free stranded merchant ships.

05/04/2026

WIRES

Warsh’s Fed Independence Views Draw Confusion From Former Officials

Fed chair nominee Kevin Warsh's unorthodox take on central bank independence is drawing confusion and concern from former Fed officials. Here's why it matters.

05/04/2026

WIRES

GameStop Makes $55.5 Billion Unsolicited Bid for eBay

GameStop has made an unsolicited $55.5 billion bid for eBay at $125 per share, with CEO Ryan Cohen telling CNBC he may issue additional shares to fund the deal.

05/04/2026

WIRES

Dow Futures Slide as Iran Tensions Spike Oil Prices

Dow futures fell roughly 200 points Monday as Iran tensions sparked a 3% surge in oil prices, while conflicting reports of a warship incident added to market un

05/04/2026

WIRES

GameStop Makes $55.5 Billion Takeover Offer for eBay

GameStop has made a $55.5 billion cash-and-stock offer to acquire eBay, with CEO Ryan Cohen pledging $2 billion in cost cuts within a year of closing.

05/04/2026

WIRES

US Launches ‘Project Freedom’ to Clear Ships Stranded in Strait of Hormuz

The US has launched 'Project Freedom' to guide thousands of stranded merchant ships through the Strait of Hormuz, with Iran warning of retaliation. (157 chars)

05/04/2026

WIRES

WNBA Hits $1 Billion Valuation Milestone as League Revenues Surge

The Golden State Valkyries are valued at $1 billion, making them the first women's sports franchise ever to hit that milestone, per CNBC's 2026 WNBA valuations.

05/04/2026

WIRES

U.S. Futures Slip, Oil Surges After Hormuz Warship Reports

U.S. stock futures fell Monday as oil surged nearly 5% after conflicting reports emerged of a U.S. warship being turned back at the Strait of Hormuz.

05/04/2026

WIRES

Oil Prices Climb as Trump Launches ‘Project Freedom’ to Reopen Hormuz Shipping Lane

Oil prices climbed Monday after Trump announced Project Freedom to free stranded ships in the Strait of Hormuz. Brent rose above $109 per barrel.

05/04/2026

WIRES

GameStop Makes Unsolicited $55.5 Billion Bid for eBay

GameStop has made an unsolicited $55.5 billion bid for eBay at $125 a share, with CEO Ryan Cohen vowing to cut $2B in costs within a year.

05/04/2026

WIRES

US Launches “Project Freedom” to Clear Ships Stranded in Strait of Hormuz

The US is launching "Project Freedom," a major military-backed operation to free thousands of ships stranded in the Strait of Hormuz since Iran closed the water

05/04/2026

WIRES

Oil Climbs as Trump Launches “Project Freedom” to Clear Hormuz Shipping Lanes

Oil prices rose Monday after Trump announced "Project Freedom" to free ships stranded by the Strait of Hormuz closure, with Brent topping $109 per barrel.

05/04/2026

MARKETS

AI Agents Need Wallets, Memory, and Market Access to Unlock Finance’s Next Layer

Forbes argues AI agents need wallets, persistent memory, and market access to move finance beyond human approval bottlenecks. Here is what that requires.

05/04/2026

WIRES

Trump’s Project Freedom Aims to Reopen Strait of Hormuz

Trump's Project Freedom plan deploys destroyers and 15,000 troops to escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz amid renewed Iranian attacks. Markets held steady

05/04/2026

WIRES

US to Guide Stranded Ships Through Strait of Hormuz

The US is deploying 15,000 personnel and 100-plus aircraft to free stranded merchant ships from Iran's Strait of Hormuz blockade, raising ceasefire tensions.

05/04/2026