timef 04/21/2026

Tim Cook's 15-year tenure at the helm of Apple was highly profitable for Wall Street, as the company's market cap swelled from $350 billion to $4 trillion.

Oil markets have whipsawed since the start of the Iran war, with supply risks around the Strait of Hormuz driving extreme price swings and historic volatility.

Trump said he was "not happy with the Supreme Court" for ruling IEEPA tariffs were illegal, and for not allowing the U.S. to keep tariffs already collected.

Trump said his administration had "some very good talks" with Anthropic during a meeting at the White House last week.

President Donald Trump has repeatedly said he expects the U.S. and Israel war against Iran to end soon since it began in late February.

Volkswagen revealed four cars, including the ID. UNYX 09, which the company said it co-developed with EV maker Xpeng in two years.

The nation's largest private insurer expects 2026 adjusted earnings of more than $18.25 per share, up from a previous outlook of greater than $17.75 per share.

The U.K. is seeking to lure British residents back from the UAE as war in the Middle East rattles confidence in Dubai’s safe‑haven image.

India and Korea find alignment as U.S.–China tensions reshape trade — but struggle to move beyond intent

Traders will also be monitoring Federal Reserve chair nominee Kevin Warsh's confirmation hearing on Tuesday.

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said that "no single country can now protect its own peace and security alone."

The banking giant is looking to invest in areas deemed critical to economic security, including defense and AI.

Global stocks have clawed back losses triggered by the Iran conflict, with major indexes now trading at or above pre-war levels.

Apple announces its second leadership change since Steve Jobs, with CEO Tim Cook set to be succeeded by John Ternus at the world's second most valuable company.

Tim Cook had a highly successful tenure as Apple's CEO, but he leaves his successor with a big gap to fill when it comes to the company's position in AI.

European stocks are expected to open broadly higher on Tuesday as investors try to gauge the direction of efforts to end the U.S.-Iran war.

American negotiators may be outmatched at the negotiating table by Iran's experienced diplomatic delegation, says analyst, ahead of potential high-stakes meeting.

Shares of Victory Giant Technology surged in what is Hong Kong's largest initial public offering debut so far this year.

West Texas Intermediate and Brent had settled 7% and 5% higher on Monday.

15 years after Tim Cook took the reins from Steve Jobs, Apple will see another transition: John Ternus will become CEO on September 1 from Cook.

Asia markets looked set to open higher Tuesday as investors brushed aside fresh threats from Trump on Iran ahead of a fragile ceasefire deadline.

Chinese startups are churning out more humanoid robots than their U.S. rivals, despite far lower valuations.

Apple CEO Tim Cook's move to executive chair spurred commentary from tech leaders Sam Altman and Palmer Luckey.

Apple said on Monday that John Ternus is succeeding Tim Cook as CEO, with Cook assuming the role of executive chairman on Sept. 1.

Amazon is boosting its investment in Anthropic, which is committing to spending over $100 billion on Amazon cloud services over the next decade.

U.S. importers, such as Walmart and Target, could be in line for billions in tariff refunds as the government launches its claims-filing portal on Monday.

Manufacturers told CNBC that shoppers will likely have to pay higher prices to match rising costs of plastic and other materials.

Warsh also expressed firm commitment to fighting inflation with only one mention of the labor market.

Trump reportedly said Sunday that if Iran doesn't sign a deal, "the whole country is going to get blown up," with its bridges and power plants being targeted.

Commercial ships remain cautious about transiting the strait as tensions escalate between the U.S. and Iran again.