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CNBC Daily Open: Trump looks to mitigate tariff, geopolitical blowback

Markets are rising on Iran-U.S. talks, but there remains massive disagreements over the Strait of Hormuz.

Truist Securities Initiates Coverage of Xcel Energy Inc. - Preferred Stock (XELLL) with Buy Recommendation

XELLL

Fintel reports that on April 21, 2026, Truist Securities initiated coverage of Xcel Energy Inc. - Preferred Stock (NasdaqGM:XELLL) with a Buy recommendation. Analyst Price Forecast Suggests 15.90% Upside

Oil edge lower as fragile Iran ceasefire extension clouds outlook

Oil prices edged lower on Wednesday as uncertainty lingered over the trajectory of the U.S.–Iran conflict.

Oil prices fluctuate as status of US-Iran peace talks remains unclear

US President Donald Trump said he will extend a ceasefire with Iran until peace talks have progressed.

Judge dismisses Kash Patel's defamation lawsuit over claim he frequented 'nightclubs'

The lawsuit was dismissed a day after FBI Director Kash Patel filed a $250 million defamation complaint against The Atlantic over claims he abused alcohol.

Japan's exports expand 11.7% in March on brisk demand, higher prices

Japan recorded a trade surplus of 667 billion yen ($4.18 billion) in March, compared with the forecast of a surplus of 1.1 trillion yen.

Stifel Initiates Coverage of Simpson Manufacturing (SSD) with Buy Recommendation

SSD

Fintel reports that on April 21, 2026, Stifel initiated coverage of Simpson Manufacturing (NYSE:SSD) with a Buy recommendation. Analyst Price Forecast Suggests 19.30% Upside

Truist Securities Initiates Coverage of PG&E (PCG) with Buy Recommendation

PCG

Fintel reports that on April 21, 2026, Truist Securities initiated coverage of PG&E (NYSE:PCG) with a Buy recommendation. Analyst Price Forecast Suggests 34.34% Upside

Truist Securities Initiates Coverage of Exelon (EXC) with Hold Recommendation

EXC

Fintel reports that on April 21, 2026, Truist Securities initiated coverage of Exelon (NasdaqGS:EXC) with a Hold recommendation. Analyst Price Forecast Suggests 12.11% Upside

Corn Close with Gains on Tuesday

Corn futures closed the Tuesday trade with contracts 1 ½ to 3 cents higher on the session. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price was up 2 1/4 cents at $4.18 1/2. USDA reported two private sales of 2025/26 corn this morning one of 100,000 MT to Colombia and another...