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Saturday, April 04, 2026 12:37 AM ET

Boston Herald - Business

The Iran war hasn't hit the markets … yet

6 hours ago

Wall Street closed for Good Friday, but US futures inch lower following strong March jobs report

15 hours ago

US employers added a surprisingly strong 178,000 jobs last month, rebounding from a weak February

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Stocks recover from early losses and close with a weekly gain. US oil tops $110 a barrel

1 day ago

US jobless aid filings fall to 202,000 as layoffs remain low despite uncertainty of Iran war

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SpaceX files initial paperwork to sell shares to the public and likely make Musk a trillionaire

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Citing First Amendment, federal judge blocks Trump order to end funding for NPR and PBS

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Retail sales rise 0.6% in February, but impact of Iran war threatens to derail spending

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United Airlines raises bag fees amid rising fuel costs and introduces tiered premium fares

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Asked on Reddit: How much is too much to pay for rent?

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Amazon to slap a 3.5% surcharge on third-party sellers as Iran war drives up fuel prices

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Trump unveils 100% tariff on some patented drugs on 'Liberation Day' anniversary

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Red Sox fans set to return to Fenway Park; struggling team, 'Lobstah poutine' await

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McDonald's tries a simpler approach with its new McValue menu

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Ticker: McDonald's simplifies McValue deals; Mortgage rates climb

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What to know about the battle over lawsuits alleging that Roundup weedkiller can cause cancer

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Takeda Pharmaceuticals to lay off 247 employees at Cambridge location

1 day ago

It's International Fact-Checking Day. Refresh your AI identification skills

1 day ago

Company backed by Trump sons looks to sell drone interceptors to Gulf states being attacked by Iran

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White House scales back plan to dismantle the CFPB but still wants to slash staff by two-thirds

1 day ago

Trump administration appeals ruling that blocked Pentagon action against Anthropic over AI dispute

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Iran war disrupts US small businesses with shipping complications and higher costs

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Average US long-term mortgage rate climbs to 6.46%, the highest level in nearly 7 months

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Tesla sales rise after brutal year of Musk boycotts but still fall short of expectations

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Eggs for Easter cost much less in the US than last year. A look at the numbers

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One Tech Tip: Here's how AI can (and can't) help you in your job hunt

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Massachusetts real estate broker sentenced in $11M embezzlement scheme: 'I'm disgusted'

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Microelectronics facility to break ground in Lowell this fall

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2026 Toyota Sienna XSE is the neighborhood people mover

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Apple's 50-year odyssey has redefined technology, pop culture and comeback stories

2 days ago

Hershey says it will shift back to classic recipe for all Reese's products after criticism

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Advocacy groups urge YouTube to protect kids from 'AI slop' videos

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US appeals court denies bid from families of Boeing 737 Max crash victims to reopen criminal case

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The better family SUV. Edmunds compares the Ford Explorer and Nissan Pathfinder

2 days ago

Stocks rally worldwide as oil prices ease on hopes for a possible end to the Iran war

2 days ago

The war in Iran has shaken up financial markets. See the impact of the conflict, in five charts

3 days ago

JetBlue raises its checked bag fees by as much as $9 as the Iran war affects fuel costs

3 days ago

JetBlue hikes checked bag fees

3 days ago

Judge blocks Trump freeze on NPR, PBS

3 days ago

Ticker: Spicy mayo whipped up in merger; Gulf oil gets pass on endangered species law

3 days ago

Personal finance: 5 ways to use your brokerage like a savings account

3 days ago

Trump's go-to moves to influence the markets are increasingly falling flat as the Iran war drags on

3 days ago

Trump officials exempt oil and gas drilling in the Gulf from endangered species rules

3 days ago

US consumer confidence inches up despite soaring gas prices brought on by war in Iran

3 days ago

Job openings slide to 6.9 million in February, another hint of sluggish hiring in America

3 days ago

Retirees, should you take RMDs early in the year or wait?

3 days ago

Spice maker McCormick to combine with Hellmann's maker Unilever in latest food industry shakeup

3 days ago

The Dow surges more than 1,100 points as Wall Street soars to its best day since last spring

3 days ago

Gas prices eclipse $4 a gallon in the US, the highest since 2022

3 days ago

Fed is watching energy price spikes, but Chair Powell says bank is limited in what it can do

4 days ago

Rising gasoline prices are a double blow for drivers who use their own vehicles for work

4 days ago

Netflix prices are rising again, hitting $27 a month

4 days ago

The 'attorney model' loophole: How debt relief companies scam people seeking help

4 days ago

Air Canada CEO will retire this year after his English-only crash message was criticized

4 days ago

US stocks swing through another shaky day as oil prices keep climbing

4 days ago

Sysco expands into high-margin restaurant segment with $29 billion deal

4 days ago

Avoiding pain at the pump: More than one way to save as gas prices climb, experts say

4 days ago

How to save money: Here are 5 easy tips

4 days ago

NYC denies another request for info on 9/11 toxins, prompting new lawsuit

5 days ago

Ticker: Amazon buys Fauna Robotics; Consumer sentiment slips

5 days ago

Shipyard workers approve a contract deal with Bath Iron Works

5 days ago

How to prepare for the 'Great Wealth Transfer'

5 days ago

Ticker: Oil spill deals economic blow to fishermen in the Gulf of Mexico

6 days ago

Lines persist at some airports after Trump signs TSA pay memo

6 days ago

Nestlé says 413,793 KitKat candy bars stolen en route from Italy to Poland

6 days ago

When stock markets are rattled, even by war, it usually pays for investors to be patient

7 days ago

As fuel prices rise, US lawmakers push to suspend the federal gas tax

7 days ago

Yahoo turns to AI-powered answer engine Scout to lead it back to its roots in online search

7 days ago

Another PlayStation price hike means the gaming console will cost 30% more than it did last year

7 days ago

AI's arrival complicates Big Tech climate goals, and some worry it's locking in more fossil fuels

7 days ago

Have a conversation and create best practices for your child's social media use

7 days ago

A Build America, Buy America law is causing construction delays amid the US housing crisis

7 days ago

In the wake of US social media verdicts, a look at what limits other countries have imposed for kids

7 days ago

After markets rattle, Trump once again punts on following through with threat on Iran power plants

7 days ago

Is it worth your time and money to set up an HSA?

7 days ago

Federal judge denies NCAA's restraining order request to make DraftKings stop using 'March Madness'

7 days ago

Wall Street drops again to close its 5th straight losing week and its worst since the Iran war

7 days ago

Better Home & Finance, Coinbase to offer mortgage backed by cryptocurrencies

8 days ago

Ticker: Stocks down again on Iran; Mortgage rates jump to 6-month high

8 days ago

Bots full of flattery, bad advice

8 days ago

Trump administration seeks Endangered Species Act exemption for oil, gas projects in Gulf

8 days ago

AI is giving bad advice to flatter its users, says new study on dangers of overly agreeable chatbots

8 days ago

Trump is forcing coal plants to stay open. It could cost customers billions

8 days ago

Average US long-term mortgage rate leaps to 6.38%, the highest level in more than 6 months

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Wall Street's 2025 bonuses reached unprecedented levels in a rollicking year for markets

8 days ago

Verdicts against Meta, YouTube validate concerns long raised by parents, child safety advocates

8 days ago

The advantage of buying a used luxury car rather than a new non-luxury car

8 days ago

US filings for jobless aid tick up last week to 210,000 but remain at historically healthy levels

8 days ago

Wall Street has its worst day since the war with Iran started and crude oil prices rise

8 days ago

2026 Hyundai Palisades is better than a cursive signature

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How to save for retirement when you're in your 50s

8 days ago

Massachusetts nurses fight DPH head for future of children's rehab hospital

9 days ago

Social media giants liable in addiction trial

9 days ago

Ticker: EPA approves ethanol boost; OpenAI pulls the plug on Sora

9 days ago

Europe's top central banker thinks businesses may be quicker to raise prices due to Iran war

9 days ago

Jury finds Instagram and YouTube liable in a landmark social media addiction trial

9 days ago

Pop Mart shares sink despite revenue surge, as analysts say Labubu reliance worries investors

9 days ago

BBC names ex-Google executive Matt Brittin its new director-general as it faces a feud with Trump

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What could come next for other social media firms as a jury finds Meta platforms harm children

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Are you 'spaving'? How to save instead of overspend

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