Israeli Attacks in Gaza Kill at Least One Palestinian, Wound 15 Others

After "Fantastic Day" With Xi, Trump Says China Offered Help Reopening Strait Of Hormuz Summary:  Trump says President Xi wants Hormuz reopened, won't give Tehran weapons  Trump, Xi Put Hormuz, Iran, Trade, Taiwan At Center Of Historic Beijing Summit Trump Says China Will Help On Reopening Hormuz  It is nearly midnight in Beijing, and President Trump is still speaking on the record with corporate media, offering additional insight on the first day of the summit and state banquet with Chinese President Xi Jinping. In comments to Fox News, Trump said Xi offered to help pressure...

The AI Economy, Part 1: Looking Beyond The Facade Authored by Michael Lebowitz via RealInvestmentAdvice.com, The US economy’s curb appeal looks great. Consider that gasoline prices are nearly $5, crude oil is trading above $100, consumer sentiment is at historically low levels, and mortgage and other interest rates have remained relatively high. Yet, despite the worrisome headwinds, the US consumer-driven economy continues to expand. However, as with a house’s curb appeal, it’s not just the headline data that defines an economy. Equally important is its supporting structure. Let’s open the door...

Here's What Happened Inside Gas Stations When Gas Hit $4 In Goldman's first-quarter "Nicotine Nuggets" survey of retailers and wholesalers covering roughly 44,000 U.S. stores, or about 28% of all tobacco outlets nationwide, analysts observed that once the national average for regular 87-octane gasoline hit the politically sensitive $4-a-gallon level, the squeeze on consumers began to emerge. One of the clearest signs of stress was a downshift in purchases as budget-conscious consumers started pulling back on tobacco purchases or, in some cases, trading down.  "The outlook remains cautious but retailers &...