MarketWatch
Analysts generally lower their estimates in the months before earnings. But thanks to the energy and tech sectors, expectations have actually climbed heading into second-quarter results.
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Financial Times
Former ruler was known for modernising gas-rich Gulf state and pursuing regional dialogue rather than confrontation
Bloomberg Markets
Bloomberg's Abeer Abu Omar and ABC News' Shannon Kingston say renewed attacks in and around the Strait of Hormuz have undermined fragile diplomatic efforts, with Gulf allies pressing to revive negotiations as shipping and regional security remain under threat. They say technical talks continue to face resistance from hardline factions in Iran, while Sen. Lindsey Graham's death leaves a significant void for US foreign policy and bipartisan support for Ukraine. (Source: Bloomberg)
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Why staying in your longtime home requires more planning than you think.