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Trump Is 'Absolutely Right,' Says Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi About Strait of Hormuz Compensation — But 20% Is 'Too Much'

On Monday, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi pushed back against President Donald Trump’s plan to impose a 20% fee on cargo moving through the Strait of Hormuz, arguing that Tehran—not Washington—is the rightful guardian of the strategic waterway.

Benzinga · Jul 14

Trump's $1.78 Billion 'Anti-Weaponization' Fund Deal Had 'Never A Case Or Controversy, Rules Judge: 'Brought to Manipulate the Judicial Process'

A federal judge ruled that President Donald Trump’s settlement with the Justice Department over the leak of his tax returns stemmed from a lawsuit that lacked a genuine legal dispute and was used to legitimize the agreement in court.

Benzinga · Jul 14

Trump Asks Senate to Pass Crypto Bill in 'Honor' of Lindsey Graham — Elizabeth Warren Wants Guardrails to Prevent President From Profiting

President Donald Trump called on the Senate on Monday to pass the Clarity Act “in honor” of Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), describing the late Republican as a "big supporter" of the cryptocurrency legislation.

Benzinga · Jul 14

Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Dip as Trump Reinstates Strait of Hormuz Blockade: Analyst Says Whales 'Actively Accumulating' BTC

Leading cryptocurrencies slid alongside stocks on Monday after President Donald Trump floated full U.S. control over the Strait of Hormuz and a reimbursement fee on all cargo passing through.

Benzinga · Jul 14

Buffett Called Airline Stocks a ‘Bottomless Pit’ But His Successor Is Proving Him Wrong With $789 Million Delta Win

Legendary investor Warren Buffett helped guide investments into different sectors and value stocks during his decades leading Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE:BRK)(NYSE:BRK). One sector often avoided by Buffett has now become a top holding for his successor running the Berkshire Hathaway investment portfolio.

Benzinga · Jul 13

From Best ETF Debut Ever to Bear Market: DRAM’s Wild Ride as Micron And AI Memory Stocks Tumbled

One of 2026’s biggest ETF success stories has taken a dramatic turn. The Roundhill Memory ETF (BATS:DRAM), which became the fastest-growing ETF debut on record after amassing more than $20 billion in assets within weeks of its April launch, has now entered bear-market territory. The fund has tumbled nearly 30%…

Benzinga · Jul 13

Anthropic Accuses Rival Abnormal AI of Mimicking Its Brand

Anthropic is suing AI cybersecurity company Abnormal AI, accusing the company of adopting branding and a logo that Anthropic claims could confuse customers and unfairly benefit from Anthropic’s growing reputation in artificial intelligence.

Benzinga · Jul 13

EXCLUSIVE: SpaceX Sparked New ETF Race for Private Market Access; 'Passive Funds Are Buying at $1.75T What We Bought Years Earlier,' Says ERShares CIO

Space Exploration Technologies Corp’s (NASDAQ:SPCX) record-breaking rise from IPO to the Nasdaq-100 in just 15 trading sessions may be remembered for more than its historic index inclusion. It could also accelerate a new race among active ETF managers to gain exposure to late-stage private companies before they go public.

Benzinga · Jul 13

Squeeze Watch: 10 Stocks Bears Love to Hate Most Right Now

Short‑interest screens are lighting up with a tight cluster of mid‑ and large‑cap names where bearish bets have gone all‑in, turning these stocks into live‑wire squeeze candidates rather than sleepy laggards.

Benzinga · Jul 13

Meta and xAI Just Strengthened Nvidia's AI Moat, Portfolio Manager Says

As investors debate whether custom AI chips will eventually chip away at Nvidia Corp.’s (NASDAQ:NVDA) dominance, Gabelli Funds portfolio manager John Belton says the latest releases from Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:META) and Space Exploration Technologies Corp‘s (NASDAQ:SPCX) xAI suggest the chipmaker’s competitive moat remains firmly intact.

Benzinga · Jul 13