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Recovery of ship traffic in Hormuz limited, but signs emerge
Maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz remains at levels before the Iran-US agreement, says the Kpler maritime tracking platform, but there are signs of recovery ahead of Friday's official reopening.
What happens when the Strait of Hormuz re-opens?
The vital Strait of Hormuz shipping lane is expected to re-open on Friday after nearly four months, following the signing of a US-Iran agreement to end the Middle East war.
Oil and stocks both steady as US-Iran peace talks approach
Markets were giving little away on Wednesday, with small gains and losses across the main stocks and moderate increases in oil prices, ahead of the start of US-Iran peace talks and a rate decision from the Federal Reserve.
US retail sales beat expectations in May as energy costs stay high
US retail sales surged past expectations in May, government data showed Wednesday, boosted by higher spending at gas stations as energy costs remained elevated amid fallout from the Middle East war.
'Heartbreaking': Afghan govt staff abandon smartphones
Government workers in different parts of Afghanistan have started switching off their smartphones, following an order imposed Wednesday that they told AFP came from Supreme Leader Hibatullah Akhundzada.
BBC eyes compulsory redundancies in cost-cutting drive
The BBC will axe some programming and may impose compulsory redundancies to deliver hundreds of millions of pounds of previously announced savings, its new Director-General Matt Brittin told staff Wednesday.
Japan puts the heat on suspected ice cream cartel
Summer is coming, a boom time for ice cream makers, but Japanese authorities have raided six major firms on suspicion of colluding to raise prices.
MEXC May Report: SPACEX Launchpad Oversubscribed 15.5x, US Equity Futures Volume Jumps 85%
MEXC, a pioneer in 0-fee digital asset trading, has published its May 2026 Trading Highlights report. Crypto-native users moved aggressively into traditional asset exposure throughout the month. US equity futures volume jumped 85%, the SPACEX(PRE) Launchpad hit a record-breaking 15.5x oversubscription, and new token spot trading volume per user grew 36% as capital rotated from Meme assets into RWA and AI infrastructure.
MEXC Prediction Markets Launches Combo to Enable Multi-Event Combination Trading
MEXC, a pioneer in 0-fee digital asset trading, has officially launched Combo, a new feature within its prediction markets ecosystem, in partnership with its collaborators. This marks the first time a centralized platform has introduced multi-event combination trading capabilities to prediction markets globally, through its partner.
Iranian tankers exit US blockade zone ahead of peace talks
The first tankers carrying Iranian oil exited a US blockade in the Strait of Hormuz, a tracking website said on Wednesday, two days before Washington and Tehran launch talks on an agreed peace deal still scant on details -- including Iran's nuclear programme and the lifting of sanctions.
US Fed set to hold rates steady at Warsh's first meeting in charge
The US Federal Reserve is expected to hold interest rates steady on Wednesday at Kevin Warsh's first meeting in charge of the central bank, with rate hikes potentially on the horizon to combat surging inflation.
47.7% of Small Business Owners Have Skipped or Delayed Their Paycheck, New Survey Finds
Patriot Software survey of 1,000 small business owners and managers reveals the sacrifices they make every day to keep things running.
Patriot Software Expands HR Software with HR Experts & Training
New HR expert support and employee training courses add-on available for small businesses seeking affordable HR department and training alternatives.
Fortun Holdings Announces Effective Date of Ticker Symbol Change To FRTU
MIAMI, FL / ACCESS Newswire / June 17, 2026 / Fortun Holdings, Corp. (OTCID:LRGR) ("Fortun" or the "Company") today announced that it has been notified that FINRA will announce the Company's previously disclosed ticker symbol change from LRGR to FRTU on June 17, 2026. The corporate action is expected to become effective at the commencement of trading on June 18, 2026, at which time the Company's common stock is expected to begin trading under the symbol FRTU.
Allied Universal Long Island Branch Manager Receives Patriot Award From Office of U.S. Secretary of Defense
IRVINE, CA / ACCESS Newswire / June 17, 2026 / Allied Universal®, a leading security and facility services provider, today announced that its Long Island, N.Y. branch manager, Michael Matz, has been awarded the prestigious Patriot Award from the Office of the Secretary of Defense - Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR).
RedChip's Future Tech Investor Conference Replays Now Available
ORLANDO, FL / ACCESS Newswire / June 17, 2026 / RedChip Companies, an industry leader in investor relations, media, and research for microcap and small-cap companies, today announced that on-demand replays from its Future Tech: Profiting from Technologies Transforming Work, Life, and Industry investor conference, held June 10, 2026, are now available.
RedChip's Future Tech Virtual Investor Conference Replays Now Available
ORLANDO, FL / ACCESS Newswire / June 17, 2026 / RedChip Companies, an industry leader in investor relations, media, and research for microcap and small-cap companies, today announced today announced that on-demand replays from its Future Tech: Profiting from Technologies Transforming Work, Life, and Industry investor conference, held June 10, 2026, are now available.
Fortun Holdings Files Restated 2025 Financial Report Reconciling Year-End GAAP Presentation with Quarterly Reporting Structure
MIAMI, FL / ACCESS Newswire / June 17, 2026 / Fortun Holdings, Corp., (OTCID:LRGR), operating through its Fortun-branded subsidiaries, today announced the filing of a detailed restated financial report presenting financial results for the year ended December 31, 2025, including year-to-date results for the three-, six-, and nine-month periods ended March 31, 2025, June 30, 2025 and September 30, 2025, respectively.
Most Taxpayers Don't Know Which IRS Program They Qualify For - Clear Start Tax Breaks Down the Four Options
Offer in Compromise, Installment Agreement, Currently Not Collectible, and Penalty Abatement each solve a different problem - and taxpayers who confuse them often end up in the wrong one.
Insider Buying: Newly Appointed Bonk, Inc. President Mitchell Rudy Acquires Additional 12,000 Shares
Open-Market Purchase Reflects Executive's Continued Commitment to the Company
After three sessions, SpaceX already among world's most valuable companies
SpaceX shares surged again Tuesday, lifting Elon Musk's rocket company into the world's top five in market value for most of the session as a record-breaking IPO gives way to a torrid buying frenzy.
Surging SpaceX overtakes Amazon to become 5th biggest company
SpaceX shares surged again Tuesday, lifting Elon Musk's rocket company above Amazon into fifth place in market value as a record-breaking IPO gives way to a torrid buying frenzy.
BMW downgrades 2026 targets on Mideast war, China woes
German carmaker BMW downgraded its 2026 targets Tuesday due to turmoil from the Middle East war and worsening business in key market China, and vowed to step up cost-cutting efforts.
Campaigners urge G7 chiefs to protect children from AI risks
Many governments have begun cracking down on young people's access to social media, but campaigners have appealed to G7 leaders meeting in France to move quickly on regulating generative artificial intelligence too.
Paris store to part ways with Shein after ownership change
French department store BHV Marais will end its partnership with Shein after its operating company said Tuesday it was selling the Paris outlet, following criticism of its deal with the Asian e-commerce giant.
US Federal Reserve kicks off first meeting with Warsh as chair
US Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh kicked off his first meeting in charge of the central bank's rate-setting committee on Tuesday, with policymakers largely expected to keep rates steady as the fallout of the Iran war ripples through the world's largest economy.
Oil drops below $80 on US-Iran deal
Oil prices dropped below $80 a barrel Tuesday on optimism over the promised reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, easing inflation pressures on global economies even though traders are eyeing the risk of Iranian "service fees" on ships transiting the strait.
How can France-UK mission help reopen Strait of Hormuz?
A military mission set up by France and Britain to help re-open the Strait of Hormuz is ready to deploy, following the announcement of a US-Iran deal to end the Middle East war.
EU to ban plant-based 'steaks' but veggie 'burgers' sizzle on
The EU parliament Tuesday passed a ban on marketing plant-based foods as "steak" or "bacon" -- though veggie "burgers" will get to stay on European menus.
Russian oil producer rations fuel as Ukraine attacks bite
Russian oil producer Tatneft has introduced fuel rationing at hundreds of petrol stations across the country, AFP learnt on Tuesday, as increased Ukrainian attacks hit Russia's refining capacity.
EU clears major hurdle on US tariff deal
The European Parliament gave a final sign off on Tuesday to a tariff deal with the United States as the EU seeks to close a volatile chapter of transatlantic trade relations.
Mideast war peace deal boosts German investor morale
German investor confidence jumped sharply in June, a key survey showed Tuesday, as the outlook improves for Europe's biggest economy following the announcement of a US-Iran peace deal.