Author: Daniel snow

U.S. calls on China to prevent Iran from closing Strait of Hormuz

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Satellite image of the Strait of Hormuz, a strategic maritime choke point with Iran situated at the top with Qeshm Island and the United Arab Emirates to the South. Imaged 24 May 2017.Gallo Images | Getty ImagesU.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Sunday called for China to prevent Iran from closing the Strait of Hormuz, one of the most important trade routes for crude oil in the world.”I encourage the Chinese government in Beijing to call them about that, because they heavily depend on the Straits of Hormuz for their oil,” Rubio said in an interview on Fox News.…

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7 U.S. states, cities and towns that will pay you to move there

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Whether you’re making a move to escape the high costs of a big city or just wanting a fresh start in a new place — why not get paid?There are many states, cities and towns across the United States that offer financial incentives to move there. It’s something that Evan Hock, co-founder and COO of MakeMyMove tells CNBC Make It, he wishes more people were aware of.”For the first time, consumers are in the driver’s seat of where they live and work. They are more mobile than ever, both through remote work, and if you’re a smart person, you can…

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Here are the 5 things we’re watching in the stock market in the week ahead

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After a muted few days for the market, investors in the week ahead will grapple with the fallout of the United States’ decision to enter Israel’s war with Iran. Here’s a closer look at the five big things we’re watching in the market in the week ahead. 1. Geopolitics: President Donald Trump said Saturday night that the U.S. attacked Iranian nuclear sites , including the Fordo facility built into the side of a mountain. Iran’s foreign minister called America’s strikes “outrageous,” and said the country reserves all options to defend itself. Investors had spent much of last week trying to…

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