April 15, 2026
Investing

Power Insider: The markets are obsessed with the Strait of Hormuz. Why it matters less than you think

(This is CNBC’s “Power Insider” newsletter, your inside look at the investments, people and companies powering the global energy industry. Click here to subscribe.) Trying to predict where energy prices are heading is tough enough, but in a time of war it’s even more difficult.  Now, add in a war that also involves a massive […]

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David Einhorn signals caution as his hedge fund Greenlight prioritizes capital protection

David Einhorn, President at Greenlight Capital, speaking at the 14th CNBC Delivering Alpha Investor Summit in New York City on Nov. 13, 2024. Adam Jeffery | CNBC Hedge fund manager David Einhorn said he is focusing on capital protection as markets rally on geopolitical optimism, warning that investors may be underestimating potential downside risks. “It […]

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Top Street analysts prefer these dividend stocks for steady income

Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East are keeping global markets on edge, but investors can add some stability to their portfolios by purchasing dividend-paying stocks. Choosing the right stocks can be challenging, given the vast universe of companies paying dividends. Investors can track the ratings of top Wall Street analysts, who assign ratings after thoroughly […]

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Berkshire electric utility’s court win could save it billions

(This is the Warren Buffett Watch newsletter, news and analysis on all things Warren Buffett and Berkshire Hathaway. You can sign up here to receive it every Friday evening in your inbox.) PacifiCorp court win could reduce wildfire damages by $1B or more  An Oregon Court of Appeals ruling this week accepted PacifiCorp’s argument the judge in a 2023 trial mistakenly […]

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Michael Burry says he’s still betting against Palantir after Trump post boosts stock

Michael Burry attends “The Big Short” New York premiere at the Ziegfeld Theater in New York, Nov. 23, 2015. Andrew Toth | Filmmagic | Getty Images Michael Burry is sticking with his bearish wager against Palantir Technologies, even after a public endorsement from President Donald Trump helped lift the stock. The investor of the “Big […]

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Trump Accounts put Robinhood in front of the next generation of investors, says CEO Vlad Tenev

Robinhood’s new partnership with the U.S. Treasury Department on children’s so-called Trump Accounts is going to drive exposure to the company among emerging investors, benefiting its future growth, according to Vlad Tenev. On Monday, the Treasury said it has selected Robinhood alongside BNY Mellon to help power Trump accounts – tax-deferred, custodial-style investment accounts for […]

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Wall Street firm Citrini Research analyzes Strait of Hormuz

A satellite view of the Strait of Hormuz, a strategic waterway between Iran and Oman that links the Persian Gulf to the Arabian Sea. Gallo Images | Getty Images As the world’s oil traders parsed satellite images and official statements for clues on the fate of the Strait of Hormuz, one research firm seems to […]

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Top Wall Street analysts see strong growth potential in these 3 stocks

Tensions in the Middle East due to the U.S.-Iran war and elevated oil prices continued to impact the stock market this week. Investors with a long-term investment horizon should look beyond near-term challenges and capitalize on the ongoing volatility to pick stocks trading at attractive valuations. Tracking top Wall Street analysts can help investors gain […]

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Buffett may end donations to Gates charity over Bill’s ties to Epstein

BECKY QUICK: Warren, welcome. It is wonderful to see you this morning. WARREN BUFFETT: It is fun to be on. QUICK: You are on for an interesting reason. For 22 years, you had been holding an annual luncheon — an auction for a luncheon — to benefit the Glide Foundation in San Francisco. You retired from that […]

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Franklin Templeton acquires digital assets investment firm in active crypto management push

Avishek Das | Lightrocket | Getty Images Mutual fund giant Franklin Templeton has agreed to buy a small crypto investment firm, 250 Digital, which will join its newly established Franklin Crypto unit, as the firm deepens its digital assets push. By bringing 250 in-house, Franklin Templeton hopes to be able to increase its actively managed […]

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