Stock Market Edges Lower as Geopolitical Tensions Rise Over Iran

US stock futures slipped early Friday as mounting geopolitical tensions rattled investor confidence. The drop came amid renewed fears of American military involvement in the Middle East, with President Donald Trump reportedly weighing limited strikes on Iran in response to the escalating Israel-Iran conflict. European nations, meanwhile, scrambled to revive diplomacy in hopes of avoiding…

Stock Market Edges Lower as Geopolitical Tensions Rise Over Iran

Stock Market Today: Futures Edge Up Amid Rising Tensions Between Israel and Iran, U.S. Involvement Uncertain

U.S. stock market futures climbed modestly Wednesday morning, showing surprising resilience in the face of mounting geopolitical risks and investor anxiety surrounding the Federal Reserve’s imminent interest rate decision. Contracts tied to the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.1%, S&P 500 futures gained 0.2%, and the tech-heavy Nasdaq 100 futures added 0.2%. The upward movement…

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Anduril Founder Palmer Luckey and Palantir’s Joe Lonsdale Back Crypto-Friendly Startup Bank

In a bold move that signals the growing intersection between technology and decentralized finance, Palmer Luckey — the tech visionary behind defense startup Anduril Industries — is teaming up with Joe Lonsdale, co-founder of Palantir Technologies, to back a new cryptocurrency-friendly bank. The venture aims to provide an alternative banking solution for tech entrepreneurs and…

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Volvo Group and Daimler Launch Coretura: A Joint Venture to Drive Down Costs and Build the Future of Truck Software

In a strategic move that could reshape the commercial vehicle industry, European truck manufacturing giants AB Volvo and Daimler Truck have announced the formation of a new joint venture, Coretura, aimed at jointly developing a next-generation software-defined vehicle (SDV) platform. The goal? To streamline costs, reduce reliance on third-party suppliers, and establish a new industry…

Volvo Group and Daimler Launch Coretura: A Joint Venture to Drive Down Costs and Build the Future of Truck Software