APPROVAL OF U.S. MILITARY STRIKES ON IRAN AT 36%, LITTLE CHANGED FROM EARLY APRIL, POLL FINDS
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QATAR SAYS COMMUNICATING WITH ALL SIDES IN ISLAMABAD TALKS: AJ
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TRUMP: TIM COOK WILL CONTINUE TO DO GREAT WORK FOR APPLE
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TRUMP: BIG FAN OF TIM COOK
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IRAN WAR WARNING: “NEW SURPRISES” READY

Iran is preparing for a possible return to war as the ceasefire nears its end. With U.S. demands and a naval blockade stalling new talks, Tehran expects conflict could resume.

Recent reports say Iran has spent weeks repositioning forces
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Trump: ‘VIRGINIA, VOTE “NO”TO SAVE YOUR COUNTRY!’
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TRUMP: IRAN HAS VIOLATED THE CEASE FIRE NUMEROUS TIMES
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TRUMP EXPECTED TO BE INTERVIEWED ON CNBC THIS MORNING AT 8:30AM
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S&P 500 TARGET RAISED ON AI MOMENTUM

JPMorgan strategists led by Dubravko Lakos-Bujas lifted their year-end S&P 500 target to 7,600 (from 7,200), suggesting ~7% upside from Monday’s 7,109 close. The upgrade reflects strong tech and AI prospects, with early Q1 earnings beating
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RUSSIA'S OIL OUTPUT DECLINES IN APRIL BY BETWEEN 300,000 BPD AND 400,000 BPD FROM AVERAGE LEVEL IN FIRST MONTHS OF THIS YEAR, ACCORDING TO FIVE SOURCES AND REUTERS CALCULATIONS
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REVOLUT AIMS FOR $200BN VALUATION IN FUTURE STOCK MARKET LISTING
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GERMANY URGES IRAN TO ENTER TALKS

German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul called on Iran to travel to Islamabad for negotiations with the U.S. Speaking at an EU meeting in Luxembourg, he said U.S. Vice President JD Vance is willing to go to Pakistan and urged Iran to accept the
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GLOBAL ENERGY CRISIS ‘MOST SEVERE IN A GENERATION’

UN Secretary-General António Guterres warned the Middle East conflict has sparked the worst energy crisis in decades. Speaking from New York City to a climate event in Berlin, he said fossil fuels are “holding economies https://t.co/VpuJxXoLS2
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JUST IN: 2 REGIONAL OFFICIALS TELL THE AP THAT US AND IRAN SIGNAL THEY’LL ATTEND A NEW ROUND OF CEASEFIRE TALKS IN ISLAMABAD
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U.S. BOARDS IRAN-LINKED OIL TANKER

U.S. forces boarded the sanctioned tanker M/T Tifani in the Indo-Pacific, escalating a naval crackdown on Iran-linked shipping. The vessel, tied to Iran and known for frequently changing flags, was last tracked in the Indian Ocean between Sri
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VOLKSWAGEN TO ADD VOICE AI TO ITS CHINA CARS THIS YEAR: CNBC
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🇺🇸 PRESIDENT’S APRIL 21 SCHEDULE

President of the United States agenda:

🔸8:00 AM: Executive time
🔸8:30 AM: CNBC interview with Joe Kernen
🔸9:00 AM: Pool call time
🔸1:30–5:00 PM: Policy meetings (Oval Office)
🔸4:00 PM: Remarks to NCAA champions (White House)
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🚨IRAN REPORTEDLY CLOSES STRAIT OF HORMUZ

Strait of Hormuz has been declared “closed until further notice” by Iran’s semi-official Tasnim News Agency, which is linked to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.

The report cites a recent “attack” and says the move follows
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ISRAEL WARNS SOUTH LEBANON RESIDENTS TO STAY AWAY

South Lebanon residents have been warned by Israel not to return home despite reports of civilians heading south to assess damage. Military spokesperson Avichay Adraee listed multiple restricted villages near Israel’s security
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PREMARKET RISES AS INVESTORS WATCH IRAN TALKS

US futures climb ahead of potential Iran peace negotiations:

S&P 500 +0.5%, Nasdaq 100 +0.5%, Dow +0.7% S&P 500
Global markets mostly steady as geopolitics take focus

Big movers:

🔸Amazon ( $AMZN) +3% after boosting investment in
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CAINE SAYS CAN RESUME IRAN OPERATIONS IN MOMENT'S NOTICE: AXIOS

AXIOS REPORTER POSTS ON X ABOUT CAINE'S COMMENTS ON IRAN
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