Tehran Threatens ‘Heave Attacks’ on US Bases, Ships in Response to Strikes on Iranian Vessels

Russia Warns US Against Sending Thousands More Troops Near Its Borders: Pushing Toward 'Suicidal Conflict' Russia is deeply alarmed about US plans to deploy thousands of additional troops to NATO's eastern flank member Poland, slamming reports out of Washington as unacceptable and portending an escalation in the Ukraine war. Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said at a press briefing on Thursday that sending additional American soldiers to Poland "would result in escalation of tension across Europe" and that Moscow would be forced to take "retaliatory measures". Getty Images Given that some 5,000...

Clorox CEO Steps Down For "Health Reasons" After Six-Year Stock Rout Clorox shares tumbled on Friday after Chair and CEO Linda Rendle said she will step down for "health reasons," prompting the board to begin a search for her replacement. "Rendle will also serve in an advisory role for a period following the appointment to drive business performance and a smooth leadership transition," Clorox wrote in a press release. Rendle wrote in a statement, "Serving as CEO of Clorox for the past six years—and being part of this special company for more...

War Schmwar By Peter Tchir of Academy Securities Markets have been almost totally dismissive of the conflict in Iran. Frankly, the number of countries, including oil-rich nations, that had been firing at each other seemed quite high, yet most markets shrugged it off. While the Strait remained closed, or blockaded, or blocked, the market remained in Open Sesame mode this week. Moonshot Artemis II wasn’t the only “moonshot” we’ve seen. The SOX index has jumped almost 50% since March 30th. That would be incredible, but 18 straight days of gains is wildly impressive! (Even...