Energy prices have probably peaked, according to Morgan Stanley’s top strategist. Here’s what that means for stocks.

Investors should be keeping a close eye on the difference between Brent and U.S. crude, which is sending a message that market worries over the crisis in Iran have peaked, says Morgan Stanley.
Goldman Sachs tops estimates on record equities trading, better-than-expected investment banking
Trading desks across Wall Street have been busy at the start of the year as institutional investors set new positions against the churn of AI-led disruption.
Move now to seize this potential stock-market crisis and opportunity

If you have a wish list of stocks or closed-end funds that you have wanted to buy if they go on sale, now is the time to get it ready.
Stock-market futures drop, oil surges back above $100 after failed talks between U.S. and Iran over the weekend

Stock-market futures were down Sunday evening, suggesting investors were bracing for a sharp drop in major indexes after weekend talks between the U.S. and Iran failed to open the Strait of Hormuz and led President Donald Trump to announce a blockade of the crucial waterway.
We asked our wedding guests to give money to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital. Can we write off their donations?

“There were substantial donations made.”
April’s stock-market rebound is about to face its first major test as earnings season swings into gear

The recovery in the U.S. stock market since the beginning of April could soon face its first critical test, as the first-quarter corporate earnings season is about to get underway.
Vance leaves Pakistan talks with no deal. How financial markets are reacting.

As U.S.-Iran talks in Pakistan ended without a deal, U.S. stock futures were sliding and oil was climbing, based on trading via a crypto-based trading platform.
United Airlines wants even higher ticket prices. It’ll get them — with or without the Iran war.

United’s new ‘luxury’ strategy is a risky bet for investors when fares and complaints are sky-high.
There are years-long waiting lists to retire on college campuses. 6 steps to take before enrolling.

Retiring to a college community can be great — if you can afford it.
Here are some bargain bank stocks heading into earnings season

A close look at valuations for the largest U.S. banks highlights opportunities for long-term investors.



