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Anthropic logo is seen in this illustration taken May 20, 2024. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo
Apr 9, 2026

US software stocks fall as Anthropic’s new AI model revives disruption fears

Anthropic limits access to its Claude Mythos AI model after finding cybersecurity vulnerabilities, causing US software stocks to drop amid ai disruption fears.

A view shows oil pump jacks outside Almetyevsk in the Republic of Tatarstan, Russia June 4, 2023. REUTERS/Alexander Manzyuk/File Photo
Apr 9, 2026

Oil rebounds as fragile ceasefire, Hormuz concerns keep supply risks elevated

Oil prices rose over 3% amid concerns about a fragile Middle East ceasefire and restricted flows through the Strait of Hormuz, a key global energy route.

People shop for groceries at a store in Manhasset, New York, U.S., November 19, 2025. REUTERS/Shannon Stapleton/File Photo
Apr 9, 2026

US fourth-quarter GDP growth revised lower to a 0.5% rate

WASHINGTON, April 9 (Reuters) – U.S. economic growth slowed more than previously estimated in the fourth quarter amid downgrades to business investment, including inventory accumulation, but corporate profits increased sharply, government data showed on Thursday. Gross domestic product increased at a downwardly revised 0.5[...]

An Intel logo appears in this illustration taken August 25, 2025. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration
Apr 9, 2026

Intel and Google to double down on AI CPUs with expanded partnership

Intel and Google expand their partnership to develop AI-focused CPUs and custom infrastructure processors, responding to growing demand for AI computing power.

Signage for a job fair is seen on 5th Avenue in Manhattan, New York City, U.S., September 3, 2021. REUTERS/Andrew Kelly/File Photo
Apr 9, 2026

US weekly jobless claims rise, but remain at low levels

US weekly jobless claims rose by 16,000 to 219,000 but remain low, indicating steady labor market conditions amid economic uncertainty.

Meta logo is seen in this illustration taken June 18, 2025. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration
Apr 8, 2026

Meta unveils first AI model from costly superintelligence team

Meta Platforms launched Muse Spark, its first ai model from a high-cost superintelligence team, aiming to enhance everyday tasks across its social platforms.

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Apr 8, 2026

March jobs report blows past expectations

US employers added 178,000 jobs in march, beating expectations amid energy price concerns tied to the iran conflict, signaling labor market resilience.

Jeff Shell speaks during a conference at the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity in Cannes, France, June 22, 2022. REUTERS/Eric Gaillard/File Photo
Apr 8, 2026

Jeff Shell exits as president of Paramount Skydance amid legal disputes

Jeff Shell is out as president of Paramount Skydance following legal disputes involving a $150 million lawsuit and allegations of misconduct.

The Wall street sign hangs outside the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) building on Tuesday following Monday’s broad sell off in New York City, U.S., March 11, 2025. REUTERS/Shannon Stapleton
Apr 8, 2026

Aerospace parts maker Arxis targets $11.2B valuation in US IPO

Arxis, the aerospace components maker based in Bloomfield, Connecticut, aims for an $11.2 billion valuation in its U.S. initial public offering.

The logo of Equinor is set up at the entrance of a building at Western Europe's largest liquefied natural gas plant Hammerfest LNG in Hammerfest, Norway, March 14, 2024. REUTERS/Lisi Niesner
Apr 8, 2026

Global energy stocks plunge as US-Iran ceasefire hits oil

April 8 (Reuters) – U.S. and European energy stocks slid on Wednesday, as a ceasefire to the Middle East conflict punctured the hefty war premium built into oil prices due to fears of supply disruption through the Strait of Hormuz. Oil fell below $100 per barrel after U.S. President Donald Trump late on Tuesday agreed [&he[...]

A pump jack operates outside of Midland, Texas, U.S. June 11, 2025. REUTERS/Eli Hartman
Apr 8, 2026

Oil tumbles below $100 after Trump announces two-week ceasefire

LONDON, April 8 (Reuters) – Oil tumbled below $100 a barrel on Wednesday after U.S. President Donald Trump said he had agreed to a two-week ceasefire with Iran, subject to an immediate and safe reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. Brent crude futures were down $18.27, or 16.72%, at $91.00 a barrel by 1320 GMT. […]

U.S. President Donald Trump, flanked by Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, speaks during a press conference in the James S. Brady Press Briefing Room at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., April 6, 2026. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque/File Photo
Apr 8, 2026

Trump says US will work closely with Iran, discuss sanctions

WASHINGTON, April 8 (Reuters) – The United States will work closely with Iran and the two countries are discussing tariff and sanctions relief, U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday, following the announcement of a two-week ceasefire. Trump pulled back from the brink of a threatened full-on assault on Iran on Tuesd[...]

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