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Food prices could rise as Iran conflict disrupts fertilizer supply chain via US Top News and Analysis

The Iran conflict is disrupting fertilizer shipments through the Strait of Hormuz, raising supply concerns and potentially increasing global food inflation.

Three cargo ships struck off Iran's coast, UK says, including one in Strait of Hormuz via US Top News and Analysis

The incidents mark the latest in a string of reported attacks in or near to the Strait of Hormuz, where shipping traffic has virtually ground to a halt.

Iran war: Trump says he's not worried about domestic terror attack via US Top News and Analysis

President Donald Trump said oil companies should send tankers through the Strait of Hormuz, which has remained effectively closed due to the war on Iran.

U.S. deficit tops $1 trillion through February but runs below year-ago pace via US Top News and Analysis

For the fiscal year to date, the deficit totaled $1.004 trillion, about 12% lower than the comparable period in 2025.

Chubb set as main U.S. insurer for Persian Gulf shipping amid Iran war via US Top News and Analysis

The insurance giant will work with the U.S. International Development Finance Corp. to help backstop shipping.

Oracle stock spikes 9% as strong Q3 earnings answer Wall Street AI build-out concerns via US Top News and Analysis

Oracle CEO Clayton Magouyrk said on an earnings call the company's model of having customers provide data chips for new data center builds is working.

Epstein files: Senators seek probe of DOJ over release, redaction of sex offender's documents via US Top News and Analysis

The Department of Justice has come under fire for its handling of documents related to disgraced sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

Black women were disproportionately impacted by DOGE cuts. A year later, they're rebuilding careers for themselves and each other via US Top News and Analysis

Black women make up 12% of the federal workforce and experienced the largest federal employment losses between 2024 and 2025.

Consumer prices rose 2.4% annually in February, as expected via US Top News and Analysis

The consumer price index in February was expected to show a 2.4% increase from a year ago, according to the Dow Jones consensus.

Jim Cramer says Eli Lilly has checked the most important box as obesity pill approval looms via US Top News and Analysis

The Investing Club holds its "Morning Meeting" every weekday at 10:20 a.m. ET.

Investor ban on buying homes stalls housing affordability bill via US Top News and Analysis

A bill to increase housing supply and decrease costs is set to sail through the Senate on Thursday, but House leaders foresee further negotiations.

Tim Scott hopes Fed Chair Powell investigation 'goes away' to clear Kevin Warsh confirmation via US Top News and Analysis

President Donald Trump nominated Kevin Warsh to succeed Jerome Powell as Fed chair, but the process has been blocked amid a federal investigation into Powell.

Who is Markwayne Mullin? Trump ally will bring conservative immigration policies to DHS via US Top News and Analysis

Republicans are optimistic about Markwayne Mullin taking over the reins at DHS, while Democrats warn his tenure will be more of the same after Kristi Noem.

How the Iran war could impact hyperscalers' massive AI buildout in the Middle East via US Top News and Analysis

Tech companies have funnelled billions of dollars into Middle East AI projects — the Iran war means questions will be asked about future investments

Here's the inflation breakdown for February 2026 — in one chart via US Top News and Analysis

The consumer price index was rose 2.4% in February 2026, above policymakers' target, economists said. War in Iran complicates the picture.

Anduril expands into space as defense tech angles to support Trump's Golden Dome via US Top News and Analysis

Anduril, founded by Oculus creator Palmer Luckey, is positioning itself to be a key player in President Trump's "Golden Dome" project.

Nebius stock pops 14% on Nvidia $2 billion investment announcement via US Top News and Analysis

The announcement comes a week after Nvidia unveiled partnerships with Lumentum and Coherent, investing $2 billion in each company.

Iran sends millions of oil barrels to China through Strait of Hormuz even as war chokes the waterway via US Top News and Analysis

Iran has continued to ship crude oil via the Strait of Hormuz to China even as the war between U.S.-Israel and Iran has disrupted broader energy supplies via the waterway.

Five things to know about Iran's new supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei via US Top News and Analysis

"The Iranians are showing defiance by choosing the son of Khamenei," a former diplomat told CNBC.

Meta rolls out in-house AI chips weeks after massive Nvidia, AMD deals via US Top News and Analysis

Meta's latest generations of its MTIA series of in-house chips for artificial intelligence will help support the company's massive data center expansion plans.