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Iranians woke up Sunday for the first time in decades without Ayatollah Khamenei as supreme leader after he was killed in a U.S. and Israeli attack, a significant change in the country’s history. People across the capital and beyond are grappling with conflicting emotions as the Iranian government vows revenge for Khamenei’s death and Israel continues its attacks on Iran. While Khamenei’s killing – for many a symbol of brutal repression and economic mismanagement – sparked celebrations everywhere Saturday night, other Iranians expressed anxiety about what happens next, the impact of US intervention and escalating regional wars. “For now we…
Frame Studio | Moments | Getty ImagesWhile the world market is in turmoil due to the Middle East war, gold It is once again attracting attention as a safe investment destination. Precious metals are generally viewed as a diversification and store of value in times of turmoil. But before you jump, it’s important to know what you’re investing in and why.”Gold may be one way to invest against geopolitical shocks, but there are certainly other ways to invest, such as global energy stocks and defense stocks,” said Barry Glassman, a certified financial planner and founder and president of Glassman Wealth…
This is CNBC’s Morning Squawk newsletter. Subscribe here to receive future editions in your inbox.good morning. As the war in Iran continues to unfold, today also marks the first midterm primary election in the United States. The races to watch are:Stock futures are sharply lower this morning following mixed trading on Wall Street.Here are five important things investors need to know to start their trading day.1. Day 4Smoke rises after a strike in Tehran, Iran, Monday, March 2, 2026.Mohsen Ganj | APAs the Iran war intensifies, the US embassy in Saudi Arabia’s capital Riyadh was attacked by two drones on…
What do American Idol contestants do when they’re not on the show?They are still very busy. Season 2 winner Ruben Studdard recalled how packed his schedule was with song selection, preparation, vocal coaching, and filming show packages and commercials.“I got the song on Thursday,” he recalled in a 2023 interview with West Bird. “We chose the songs on Friday. We recorded the commercials Friday through Saturday, and made the final selections on Sunday. Then we went to the studio Sunday night to Monday night to make sure everything fit the track. Then on Tuesday morning, we did a dry run…
West Indies and Zimbabwe remain in India along with the semi-finalists of the World Cup, which will be co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka.listen to this article | 2 minutesinformationPublished March 3, 2026March 3, 2026Click here to share on social mediaShare 2shareplus 2 googleAdd Al Jazeera to GoogleinformationThe West Indies and Zimbabwe cricket teams and support staff for the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup are stranded in India, unable to leave the country due to airspace closures and travel disruptions due to the ongoing war in the Middle East.Both teams were scheduled to complete the tournament on Sunday after…
President Donald Trump (left) and JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon.ReutersJP Morgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon said Monday that President Donald Trump’s lawsuit seeking $5 billion in damages for account closures is without merit, but that he sympathizes with the president’s anger over the incident.President Trump has accused JPMorgan and other banks of closing accounts for political reasons, which his conservative supporters call discrimination. “This lawsuit has no value,” Dimon told CNBC’s Leslie Picker in an interview on the sidelines of a JPMorgan conference in Miami.”But I agree with them,” he said. “They have a right to be angry. I would…
Taliban authorities in Afghanistan have issued strict laws that make sodomy punishable by death and allow men to beat their wives as long as they do not break bones or leave visible scars. Human rights activists condemned the move as “devastating” and warned it would further limit women’s access to justice. “Men have the right to have complete control over women,” human rights activist Mahbooba Serraj told CNN from Kabul. “His word is the word of the law, that’s all.” The Trump administration says there have been no deaths as a result of the aid cuts. We went to Taliban…
listen to this article | 5 minutesinformationWith 100 days until the start of the tournament, demand for tickets to the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Mexico and Canada is at an all-time high despite eye-watering prices that have fans crying amid global unrest following the US-Israeli attack on Iran.In addition to the war with Iran, the country scheduled to host World Cup group stage matches in the United States, a heavy-handed immigration crackdown in the United States and the outbreak of violence near the host city of Guadalajara following the death of Mexico’s most wanted drug cartel leader…
Let’s check out the companies that are becoming a hot topic for after-hours trading. MongoDB — Shares plunged 23% in extended trading. MongoDB said it expects first-quarter adjusted earnings per share of $1.15 to $1.19 and revenue of $659 million to $664 million. Analyst estimates compiled by LSEG were for first-quarter earnings of $1.21 per share and revenue of $662 million. Asana — Shares of the enterprise work management software platform fell more than 1% after the company announced disappointing guidance. Asana, which beat fourth-quarter expectations for revenue and bottom line, said it now expects first-quarter revenue to be between…
Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on March 2, 2026 in New York City, USA. Brendan McDiarmid | ReutersStock futures fell on Tuesday as traders focused on rising geopolitical tensions and worried that the conflict between the United States and Iran could last longer than expected.futures tied to Dow Jones Industrial Average I lost 977 points, or about 2%. S&P500 futures While it fell by 2%, Nasdaq 100 futures It fell 2.5%.The decline comes after the U.S. embassy in Saudi Arabia’s capital Riyadh was attacked by a drone earlier in the day. President Donald…