For Tuesday, April 7th, 2026
>>Stocks Close Higher On Hopes Of Iran Ceasefire
(New York, NY) -- Wall Street closed higher Monday as investors weigh developments in the U.S.-Iran war. Oil prices remained volatile as President Trump repeated his stance that the U.S. would destroy Iran's energy infrastructure if Tehran does not reopen the Strait of Hormuz by his Tuesday deadline. Markets posted slight gains to start the week on hopes of a last-minute ceasefire deal that could pave the way for an end to the conflict. At the closing bell, the Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 165 points to 46-669. The S&P 500 added 29 points to 66-11. The Nasdaq rose 117 points to 21-996.
>>Oil Prices Up
(Undated) -- Oil prices continue to climb as President Trump keeps up threats to destroy Iranian energy infrastructure if the Strait of Hormuz is not reopened. West Texas Intermediate oil futures were at around 115-dollars barrel as of Tuesday morning. Brent crude futures, the international benchmark, were at about 111-dollars a barrel.
>>OpenAI Publishes Policy Blueprint For Artificial Intelligence
(San Francisco, CA) -- OpenAI is unveiling its policy blueprint proposal for artificial intelligence. CEO Sam Altman compared today's circumstances to the transition out of the Industrial Age into the Progressive Era, and the 13-page document argues the governing of AI must "keep people first." Recommendations include the creation of a public wealth fund, taxes "related to automated labor" and new ways for public input. OpenAI's sweeping recommendations appear to be an attempt to get ahead of the growing fears around AI.
>>Pershing Square Intends To Acquire UMG (Hilversum, NL) - Pershing Square intends to purchase Universal Music Group. CEO Bill Ackman says they're offering cash and stock. He says the merger will strengthen the weak stock price and will list on the New York Stock Exchange. The deal should close by the end of this year.
>>JPMorgan Chase CEO Iran War Recession Warning
(Undated) - The CEO of JPMorgan Chase is warning that the ongoing conflict with Iran could tip the U.S. economy into a recession. Jamie Dimon issued the warning in his annual letter to shareholders on Monday writing, "now, because of the war in Iran, we additionally face the potential for significant ongoing oil and commodity price shocks." According to Dimon, it "may lead to stickier inflation and ultimately higher interest rates than markets currently expect." Despite the warning, the executive noted "the U.S. economy continues to be resilient," and he reiterated his hope for the nation to remain committed to backing its allies.
>>Treasury Department Announces BNY Will Manage Trump Accounts
(Washington, DC) - The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation is being tapped to support the implementation of the Trump accounts program. Trump accounts are a new type of individual retirement account set to launch in July that parents or guardians can elect to open on behalf of eligible children. According to Monday's announcement from the Treasury Department, the BNY will help develop the Trump accounts app and manage the initial accounts while Robinhood will serve as brokerage and initial trustee for the accounts. The CEO of BNY said the company is "honored to be selected as financial agent for Trump Accounts."
>>Utah Ranked Top State for Remote Work
(Salt Lake City, UT) -- Utah is ranked the top state in the country for remote work, according to a new report. A study by WalletHub cites Utah's low electricity costs, affordable internet, and high access to broadband as key factors. Analysts also point to the state's larger-than-average homes, with about 25-hundred square feet, giving workers more space to work from home. The report says about 18-percent of Utahns currently work remotely, while more than 95-percent could do so in the future. Delaware, Connecticut, Maryland, and Massachusetts round out the top five states.
