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  • U.S. warnings of expanded strikes on Iran pushed oil higher for a third straight day.
  • Washington resumed a blockade of Iranian shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, tightening supply risk.
  • Brent and WTI rose to roughly one-month highs amid renewed geopolitical concern.
  • API reported a modest crude draw; markets await official EIA inventory figures.
  • U.S. consumer prices unexpectedly fell in June, prompting a CPI-fueled rally in gold.
  • Weaker CPI reduced immediate odds of a Fed rate increase, supporting bonds and precious metals.
  • Remarks from Federal Reserve officials and lingering Middle East risks capped further gains in gold.

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Scripps marks America’s 250th through powerful storytelling, special programming and community connection

Scripps marks America’s 250th through powerful storytelling, special programming and community connection

The E.W. Scripps Company announces extensive national and local media coverage plans for America's 250th birthday, including special programming on July 4 featuring celebration of community heroes and nationwide events. The company will also award grants to nonprofit organizations, reinforcing its commitment to community engagement through storytel…

Cruise Stocks Jump After President Cancels Planned Strikes on Iran

Cruise Stocks Jump After President Cancels Planned Strikes on Iran

Shares of leading U.S. cruise companies climbed on Thursday following President Donald Trump's decision to call off planned military strikes against Iran. Carnival Corp advanced 6.1%, Norwegian Cruise Line gained 5.9%, and Royal Caribbean added 5.3%. The president said negotiations and final points on a deal had been approved by all parties, while …

SuRo Capital’s Willy Lee Says Public Markets Can Handle Large AI and Space IPOs; Valuations Reflect Future Demand

SuRo Capital’s Willy Lee Says Public Markets Can Handle Large AI and Space IPOs; Valuations Reflect Future Demand

Willy Lee, principal at SuRo Capital, told TradeVae that demand observed in private financings suggests public markets could absorb very large initial public offerings from SpaceX, OpenAI and Anthropic. He rejected the notion that current AI valuations are purely speculative, noting investors are positioning across the AI ecosystem—including chipma…

Trump Calls Off Planned Strikes on Iran After Leadership-Level Approvals

Trump Calls Off Planned Strikes on Iran After Leadership-Level Approvals

U.S. President Donald Trump announced the cancellation of scheduled strikes against Iran that had been slated for Thursday evening, saying that discussions with Iran have been elevated to the highest level of Iranian leadership and approved. He indicated that multiple regional and international parties have signed off on the "discussions and final …

NWFL Director Schmalzle Acquires $14,610 in Shares via IRA

NWFL Director Schmalzle Acquires $14,610 in Shares via IRA

Ronald R. Schmalzle, a director at NORWOOD FINANCIAL CORP (NASDAQ:NWFL), purchased 600 shares of the company’s common stock on August 5, 2025. The transaction totaled $14,610, with shares acquired at a price of $24.35 each. The stock has since appreciated to $31.58, trading near its 52-week high of $32.23. According to InvestingPro analysis, NWFL a…

Exail and ICG at Odds Over Valuation Ahead of Debt Refinancing

Exail and ICG at Odds Over Valuation Ahead of Debt Refinancing

Exail has not reached a valuation agreement with investor ICG for a proposed redemption and repurchase of bonds and preference shares held in Exail Holding. An independent appraisal put the value at about €710 million, while ICG's proposal based on current market price would bring the total to roughly €1.1 billion. Negotiations are ongoing as Exail…

U.S. Sanctions Cuba’s State Oil Company CUPET, Freezing Any U.S. Assets

U.S. Sanctions Cuba’s State Oil Company CUPET, Freezing Any U.S. Assets

The U.S. Treasury announced sanctions on Unión Cuba-Petróleo (CUPET), Cuba’s state oil company, freezing any assets within U.S. jurisdiction and generally prohibiting Americans from engaging in business with the firm. The designation follows earlier U.S. national emergency actions targeting countries that supply oil to Cuba and follows broader sanc…

Adyen to Buy Enterprise Billing Platform Orb for $335 Million

Adyen to Buy Enterprise Billing Platform Orb for $335 Million

Adyen N.V. has agreed to acquire San Francisco-based billing infrastructure provider Orb for $335 million via a reverse triangular merger, financed entirely from Adyen's available cash. Orb will become an indirect, wholly owned subsidiary managed under an incubator model, with its co-founders reinvesting part of their proceeds into newly issued Ady…

Senate Armed Services Panel Approves $750 Million for Ukraine Security Aid

Senate Armed Services Panel Approves $750 Million for Ukraine Security Aid

The Republican-led Senate Armed Services Committee approved a version of the annual National Defense Authorization Act that extends security assistance for Ukraine and raises authorized funding for the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative to $750 million. The measure also includes a controversial renaming of the Department of Defense and provisio…

Living on the Edge of Starbase: Prosperity and Strain in South Texas

Living on the Edge of Starbase: Prosperity and Strain in South Texas

Starbase’s emergence around SpaceX’s Boca Chica operations has altered life across the Rio Grande Valley. The company’s activities have generated employment, tourism dollars and new development while also producing noise and shockwaves blamed for property damage, prompting legal action and safety scrutiny following a recent fatal workplace accident…

Mexico City Opens World Cup Amid Celebrations, High Prices and Protest Camps

Mexico City Opens World Cup Amid Celebrations, High Prices and Protest Camps

Mexico City welcomed the World Cup opening match between Mexico and South Africa with roaring crowds, Mariachi outfits and long entry lines at the Azteca stadium, even as multiple protests and encampments persisted across the capital. The lead-up to the tournament has highlighted tensions over public spending priorities, ticket affordability and so…

Senate panel backs $750 million for Ukraine, renames Defense Department to 'Department of War' in NDAA draft

Senate panel backs $750 million for Ukraine, renames Defense Department to 'Department of War' in NDAA draft

The Senate Armed Services Committee has advanced its version of the annual National Defense Authorization Act, authorizing $750 million for the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative and renaming the Department of Defense to the Department of War in the text released by the panel. The measure, part of a larger $1.15 trillion defense package, also p…

Jefferies Highlights Identity Software Stocks as AI Adoption Spurs Demand

Jefferies Highlights Identity Software Stocks as AI Adoption Spurs Demand

Jefferies analyst Joseph Gallo says identity software is a preferred segment within cybersecurity heading into the second half of the year, positioned to gain early from artificial intelligence adoption as non-human identities require stronger protections. The firm raised targets on several names and reiterated buy ratings on platform leaders, citi…

Lemonade Launches Renters Insurance in Montana

Lemonade Launches Renters Insurance in Montana

Lemonade has launched its renters insurance product in Montana, providing residents with a simple, affordable insurance solution accessible via its app. The company emphasizes user-friendly, tech-enabled services with competitive pricing starting at $5 per month, aiming to expand its market presence and customer base.

State-by-State Outcomes of the 2026 Mid-Deck Redistricting Fight: Republicans Net Gains, Democrats Retain Path to House Control

State-by-State Outcomes of the 2026 Mid-Deck Redistricting Fight: Republicans Net Gains, Democrats Retain Path to House Control

Ten states will use newly drawn congressional maps in November’s midterm elections after an aggressive mid-decade redistricting scramble. Republican-drawn maps have increased the party’s advantage across a number of districts - producing a net gain potential of 16 seats for Republicans versus six districts that now favor Democrats - but Democrats s…