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Hormuz disruptions hit China’s Christmas capital — and holiday spending

Manufacturers told CNBC that shoppers will likely have to pay higher prices to match rising costs of plastic and other materials.

Crude Oil Skyrockets Amid Rising Concerns Of U.S.-Iran Ceasefire Heading To Collapse

(RTTNews) - After the previous session's tailspin, crude oil has catapulted on Monday after the U.S. seizure of an Iranian cargo ship threatened the ongoing ceasefire, with Iran vowing to retaliate, which renewed supply-related concerns.

CNBC Points Pro: What's the best way to use Chase points for flights to Japan?

Points expert Jason Stauffer shares how to use Chase Ultimate Rewards points for flights to Japan.

3 Giant Dividend Stocks Raising Payouts With Yields Up to 4%

JNJ, LLY, ACI, PG

Some of the United States' most well-known companies are delivering dividend increases to investors. Notably, these names are supplementing their already meaningful yields, which range from 2% to 4%. Despite differing performance, these firms are holding true in their commitment

Eli Lilly taps into its GLP-1 windfall, while Honeywell sheds a lower-margin unit

Every weekday, the Investing Club releases the Homestretch; an actionable afternoon update just in time for the last hour of trading.

These are the earnings reports NYSE insider Jay Woods is watching this week

In a weekly video to CNBC PRO subscribers, Woods discussed what he's watching in a market at records.

Oil Surges, Gold Slips as US Navy Seizes Iranian Ship Amid Ceasefire Collapse

Oil prices spiked more than 5 percent to start the week after the US Navy seized an Iranian cargo ship, casting severe doubt on peace deal prospects before the current ceasefire expires this week.West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures jumped 5.4 percent to US$88.39 per barrel, while international benchmark Brent crude rose 5 percent to roughly US$95 per barrel.Wholesale gasoline prices climbed 4 percent, and heating oil futures, a standard proxy for jet fuel, spiked 5 percent.Conversely, safe-haven gold bucked its usual trend during geopolitical crises, slipping 0.5 percent to a one-week low of US$4,804.44 per ounce. US gold futures for June delivery also dropped 1.1 percent to US$4,824.60. The drop in bullion was driven by a rising US dollar and higher 10-year Treasury yields, as markets priced in the inflationary risks of a prolonged oil shock.The weekend was marked by a rapid deterioration of the fragile truce in the Strait of Hormuz. Following a brief reopening on Friday (April 17) that temporarily crashed oil prices by 11 percent, Tehran re-imposed controls, and commercial vessels attempting to transit the waterway were fired upon.French shipping giant CMA CGM confirmed one of its vessels came under fire on Saturday, though the company stated the crew remained safe and unharmed.President Donald Trump confirmed the US military retaliated by intercepting an Iranian vessel that attempted to bypass the American blockade. "Right now, US Marines have custody of the vessel," Trump posted on Truth Social, noting that forces had "blown a hole" in the ship's engine room. US Central Command published video footage of shots being fired at the vessel from a Navy guided-missile destroyer before Marines boarded the ship.Tehran immediately threatened retaliation. A spokesperson for Iran's armed forces stated on state television: "Iran will soon respond to this act of armed piracy and theft by the America military and will retaliate."Trump, however, accused Iran of breaking the truce first. "Iran decided to fire bullets yesterday in the Strait of Hormuz — A Total Violation of our Ceasefire Agreement," Trump wrote Sunday. “Many of them were aimed at a French Ship, and a Freighter from the United Kingdom."According to maritime trackers, only three commercial ships were recorded crossing the waterway on Monday morning, a fraction of the hundreds that typically transit daily. Dozens of vessels that had prepared to cross over the weekend have turned back and remain trapped in the Persian Gulf.The violence heavily overshadows scheduled peace talks, with the existing two-week ceasefire set to expire on Wednesday evening. Speaking to Bloomberg News, Trump stated it is "highly unlikely" he will extend the truce.“I’m not opening [the Strait of Hormuz] until a deal is signed," Trump said.Don’t forget to follow us @INN_Resource for real-time news updates!Securities Disclosure: I, Giann Liguid, hold no direct investment interest in any company mentioned in this article.

How Trump's psychedelics executive order could unlock stalled cannabis reform

The White House psychedelics executive order accelerates research, clinical trials and "Right to Try" access for drugs like psilocybin, MDMA and ibogaine.

Monday 4/20 Insider Buying Report: HOMB, LOVE

HOMB, LOVE

As the saying goes, there are many possible reasons for an insider to sell a stock, but only one reason to buy -- they expect to make money. So let's look at two noteworthy recent insider buys. At Home BancShares, a filing with the SEC revealed that on Friday, CEO John W. Alli

The Outlook for a Smaller Global Surplus Boosts Sugar Prices

May NY world sugar #11 (SBK26 ) today is up +0.21 (+1.58%), and Aug London ICE white sugar #5 (SWQ26 ) is up +6.90 (+1.67%). Sugar prices are climbing today on signs of a smaller global sugar surplus. Sugar trader Czarnikow cut its 2026/27 global sugar surplus estimate today to...