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Tariffs were already squeezing small businesses. Now the Iran conflict is pushing them to the brink as rising oil prices boost shipping costs

Thin margins and limited reserves leave small businesses uniquely exposed.

Fortune

Exxon vs. Chevron: Which Energy Giant Will Pay You for Generations as Oil Prices Surge?

Iran tensions and higher oil prices are putting Exxon Mobil and Chevron in focus, but only one looks like the stronger dividend stock today.

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Cotton Close Mixed on Friday

Cotton futures were down 3 to 36 points in the 2026 contracts on Friday, with deferred contracts up 8 to 32 points. May was 146 points in the green this week. Crude oil was up $2.67 on the day to $98.81, with the US dollar index up $0.237 to $99.295....

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It's looking like Trump's war created a private oil lane for China and other countries willing to play ball with Iran

President Donald Trump is sending thousands of Marines to the Middle East amid reports he is considering deploying ground troops to reopen the strait.

Fortune

Americans want answers on the Iran War — Benjamin Netanyahu just offered a clue: He wants oil and gas flowing through Israel

This is robbing Peter to pay Paul.

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Stocks Plunge on US Plans to Escalate Iran War

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Friday closed down -1.51%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed down -0.96%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed down -1.88%. March E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) fell -1.39%, and March E-mini Nasdaq futures...

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What a Gold Miner and an Oil Trust Reveal About Today’s Market

The market rotation into energy and materials is accelerating as the bull market matures, with geopolitical unrest fueling the rallies in gold and oil.

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US stock markets dip for fourth straight week over US-Israel war on Iran

Markets seem particularly attuned to increasing oil prices, with S&P 500 and Nasdaq down 1.5% and 2% respectively

The Guardian - US

How the Iran war has sent shocks rippling across the globe

From restaurant closures in the Philippines and petrol rationing in Sri Lanka, to Asian food production crises due to fertiliser shortages, the effects of the US-Israeli war on Iran reverberate around the world

The Guardian - UK

Crude Prices Surge on Reports the US is Preparing Troop Deployment in Iran

April WTI crude oil (CLJ26 ) on Friday closed up +2.18 (+2.27%), and April RBOB gasoline (RBJ26 ) closed up +0.1591 (+5.09%). Crude oil and gasoline prices rallied sharply on Friday, with gasoline posting a 3.5-year nearest-futures high. Crude prices surged on Friday as the Iran war drags on, with...

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As Trump Talks of 'Taking Cuba,' Real Change Requires More Than Replacing Its Leader

Unrest is rising in Cuba as the country runs out of oil under a U.S. blockade.

Reason

Trump Calls NATO 'Cowards' as Alliance Balks at Direct Role in Iran War

President Donald Trump has called NATO allies in Europe "cowards" for refusing to directly support the U.S. and Israel's efforts in the Middle East.

International Business Times

Lowering speed limits among contingency plans to curb UK oil demand

International Energy Agency recommends emergency measures, including working from home, as Iran war hits fuel supply

The Guardian - UK

Stocks end week in red as Brent price retreats

The FTSE 100 has lost 342.77 points, 3.3%, over the week.

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Cotton Mostly Weaker on Friday

Cotton futures are showing steady trade in the new crop contracts an 20 to 32 point losses in the front months on Friday. Crude oil is up $2.51 on the day to $98.09, with the US dollar index down $0.267 to $99.345. Export Sales data has total cotton export commitments...

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Soybeans Easing Lower on Friday

Soybeans are 6 to 7 cents in the red so far on Friday. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price is down 6 1/4 cents at $10.87 1/4. Soymeal futures are $5.20 to 5.50 lower at midday, with Soy Oil futures up 24 to 25 points. USDA Export Sales data...

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Are Fertilizers a Compelling Opportunity?

The 2026 crop year in the Northern Hemisphere gets underway in March and April, with farmers relying on fertilizer supplies. The war in Iran threatens oil, gas, and fertilizer shipments, which have been pushing agricultural commodity prices higher.

The Independent UK

Trump calls Nato ‘cowards’ over lack of action to reopen Strait of Hormuz

Mr Trump said the alliance was a ‘paper tiger’ without the US.

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2 Defensive Stocks That Wall Street Loves for the Oil Shock Playbook

These two utility stocks combine defensiveness with strong growth outlooks.

The Independent UK

Trump ‘considers risky ground offensive to free Strait of Hormuz’ after branding Nato ‘cowards’

Oil and gas prices have spiked due to Iran’s blockade of the Strait of Hormuz - and the US president has attacked Nato for not helping end it

The Guardian - US

Influencers are drinking shots of olive oil and lemon juice. Should you?

Wellness enthusiasts on TikTok and Instagram claim the combination bestows glowing skin and better digestion

Euronews

Hungary threatens further anti-Ukraine measures despite European leaders' rebuke

Speaking to media in Brussels a day after he blocked the €90 billion loan to Ukraine, Orbán said he and his government have “a lot of cards in our hands.”

The Conversation

Do petrol retailers really ‘price-gouge’ during oil price spikes?

The US-Israel strikes on Iran in late February caused an immediate spike in oil prices, and volatility has only increased since then. It quickly led to fears among motorists of “price-gouging” – petrol retailers raising their prices to take advantage of consumer panic.

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Crude Oil Prices Push Higher on Fears Iran War Will Escalate

April WTI crude oil (CLJ26 ) today is up +1.26 (+1.31%), and April RBOB gasoline (RBJ26 ) is up +0.0862 (+2.76%). Crude oil and gasoline prices are sharply higher today as the Iran war drags on, with the Strait of Hormuz closed and Iran continuing attacks on the energy infrastructure...

International Business Times UK

The 'New Nostradamus' Iran Prophecy: The Truth Behind the UK's Predicted 'Perfect Storm'

Psychic Craig Hamilton-Parker warns of imminent food and medicine shortages in Britain, blaming a toxic mix of the Iran war, Ukraine strife, and climate woes for a looming perfect storm. As oil prices soar and fertiliser costs bite, his vision urges practical prepping over panic.

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