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Oil Prices Climb On Hormuz Tensions After Failed Talks

(RTTNews) - Oil prices rallied on Monday after weekend negotiations between the United States and Iran aimed at ending six weeks of war concluded without an agreement.

New Strong Sell Stocks for April 13th

LAZ, AKZOY, ARES

LAZ, ARES and AKZOY have been added to the Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell) List on April 13th, 2026.

Bull of the Day: Broadcom (AVGO)

AVGO

Reflecting a key player in the AI infrastructure buildout, Broadcom shares have been red-hot as of late, with a favorable demand picture keeping expectations bright.

Bear of the Day: Duolingo (DUOL)

DUOL

Negative earnings estimate revisions stemming from a growth cooldown have caused shares to tumble from lofty 2025 highs.

OpenAI announces first permanent London office after halting UK Stargate project

In February, the company said it would make London its largest research hub outside of the U.S.

Trump threatens 50% tariffs on China as report suggests plans for arms shipment to Iran

U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to impose a 50% tariff on China, after a report on Sunday that Beijing was preparing a weapons shipment to Iran.

Hormuz blockade could deepen world’s worst energy crisis — and risk a dangerous misstep

The U.S. naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz threatens to halt more tanker traffic, sending oil surging and risks drawing China into a widening confrontation with Washington.

CNBC Daily Open: Trump lashes out at Iran and the Pope

Failed negotiations with Iran lead U.S. President Trump to announce a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.

Rising fuel costs puts strain on transport charity

A charity in Gloucestershire says it will have to find an extra £20k to cover increased fuel costs.

From panic to pricing in: Are markets past 'peak fear and sell-off' despite oil price surge?

Investors appear to have already priced in much of the geopolitical risks and are growing less reactive to headlines.