The war in the Middle East is hitting the entire stock market hard, with the S&P 500 index down 1.3% since the initial U.S.-Israel attacks on Iran -- and plummeting even deeper at times. But one group of stocks is faring particularly poorly due to the conflict. I'm talking about airlines. The war is a one-two punch for the major carriers, as it simultaneously drives down demand for travel and driv...
The war in the Middle East is hitting the entire stock market hard, with the S&P 500 index down 1.3% since the initial U.S.-Israel attacks on Iran -- and plummeting even deeper at times. But one group of stocks is faring particularly poorly due to the conflict. I'm talking about airlines. The war is a one-two punch for the major carriers, as it simultaneously drives down demand for travel and drives up fuel costs. In addition, the war has led to a significant cancellation of flights, as many critical airports in the Middle East are shut down now due to the conflict. Over the past week, Southwest Airlines (LUV 5.51%) has dropped almost 13%, Delta Airlines (DAL 3.42%) has fallen 15%, American Airlines (AAL 5.05%) plummeted 16.7%, and United Airlines Holdings (UAL 3.52%) is down a whopping 19.6%. Let's review and see what could lie ahead from here. Some 11,000 flights to and from the Middle East have been canceled, which has affected more than a million passengers. Major airports such as Dubai International, Abu Dhabi International, and Hamad International in Doha have been shuttered. Those airports are normally some of the busiest in the world and serve as critical transit hubs for passenger and cargo traffic between Europe and Asia. Fuel costs for airlines are spiking Meanwhile, the price of crude oil has spiked. Brent crude, the international benchmark, has risen about $13 per barrel since the beginning of the conflict, from about $72 a barrel to more than $85 on Thursday. That's because the Strait of Hormuz, which is vulnerable to Iran's attacks, has essentially come to a standstill in recent days. Some 20% of global petroleum moves through this narrow sea passage that connects the Persian Gulf with the wider world. Jet fuel prices have risen even more. U.S. jet fuel soared from about $105 a barrel on Feb. 27 to $150 five days later. Fuel accounts for 15% to 25% of a flight's cost. There has been a sudden demand for air travel -- but only for flights out of the Mid...
Key Points Jet fuel costs are spiking, and that may not end soon. Meanwhile, thousands of flights have been canceled. Shares of all the major air carriers are down sharply. 10 stocks we like better than United Airlines › The war in the Middle East is hitting the entire stock market hard, with the S&P 500 index down 1.3% since the initial U.S.-Israel attacks on Iran -- and plummeting even deeper at...
Key Points Jet fuel costs are spiking, and that may not end soon. Meanwhile, thousands of flights have been canceled. Shares of all the major air carriers are down sharply. 10 stocks we like better than United Airlines › The war in the Middle East is hitting the entire stock market hard, with the S&P 500 index down 1.3% since the initial U.S.-Israel attacks on Iran -- and plummeting even deeper at times. But one group of stocks is faring particularly poorly due to the conflict. I'm talking about airlines. The war is a one-two punch for the major carriers, as it simultaneously drives down demand for travel and drives up fuel costs. In addition, the war has led to a significant cancellation of flights, as many critical airports in the Middle East are shut down now due to the conflict. Will AI create the world's first trillionaire? Our team just released a report on the one little-known company, called an "Indispensable Monopoly" providing the critical technology Nvidia and Intel both need. Continue » Over the past week, Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) has dropped almost 13%, Delta Airlines (NYSE: DAL) has fallen 15%, American Airlines (NASDAQ: AAL) plummeted 16.7%, and United Airlines Holdings (NASDAQ: UAL) is down a whopping 19.6%. Let's review and see what could lie ahead from here. Some 11,000 flights to and from the Middle East have been canceled, which has affected more than a million passengers. Major airports such as Dubai International, Abu Dhabi International, and Hamad International in Doha have been shuttered. Those airports are normally some of the busiest in the world and serve as critical transit hubs for passenger and cargo traffic between Europe and Asia. Fuel costs for airlines are spiking Meanwhile, the price of crude oil has spiked. Brent crude, the international benchmark, has risen about $13 per barrel since the beginning of the conflict, from about $72 a barrel to more than $85 on Thursday. That's because the Strait of Hormuz, which is vulnerable ...
Elon Musk in 2020 posted a message that sounded like a radical shift in how one of the world's richest people planned to live. “I am selling almost all physical possessions,” he wrote on Twitter, now X. “Will own no house.” However, a recent The New York Times report suggests something very different happened behind the scenes after Musk moved from California to Texas. According to the Times repor...
Elon Musk in 2020 posted a message that sounded like a radical shift in how one of the world's richest people planned to live. “I am selling almost all physical possessions,” he wrote on Twitter, now X. “Will own no house.” However, a recent The New York Times report suggests something very different happened behind the scenes after Musk moved from California to Texas. According to the Times report, which was based on millions of business filings and property records across Texas, Musk quietly built a sprawling network of about 90 companies and legal entities in Texas that now control a growing collection of assets, including land, luxury homes, private jets, political spending vehicles and other investments. A Vast Web Of Companies The Times reported that more than 50 of the entities are connected to Musk's major businesses, including Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA), SpaceX and his charitable organization, the Musk Foundation. At least 37 appear to exist largely for Musk's personal use. The report found companies were used to purchase multimillion-dollar real estate, manage aircraft and accumulate large tracts of land around Austin and Bastrop County. Together, those entities have acquired more than 1,000 acres in the region. Some of the assets include two luxury condominiums at the Austin Proper Hotel totaling more than 7,000 square feet, with views of downtown Austin. Other entities hold large land parcels near Tesla's Gigafactory, according to the Times. One company, Horse Ranch LLC, owns roughly 530 acres across from the factory. Construction activity has been spotted on parts of the land. Trending: Most founders obsess over the wrong hires. See the 5 startup roles that actually determine whether a company scales or stalls. The report added that the structure makes it difficult to see exactly how Musk is spending money. Limited liability companies are commonly used by wealthy individuals because they shield owners from legal liability and reduce public visibility into asse...
Elon Musk Announced In 2020 To Own Almost Nothing. A New Report Says He Quietly Built 90 Texas Companies With Expanding Assets - Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) Benzinga
Elon Musk Announced In 2020 To Own Almost Nothing. A New Report Says He Quietly Built 90 Texas Companies With Expanding Assets - Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) Benzinga
More than 400 lives may have been saved as a result of Martha’s rule, which lets NHS patients request a review of their care, official figures reveal. Helplines received more than 10,000 calls in the first 16 months of the scheme after its introduction in England in 2024, according to data seen by the Guardian. Thousands of patients were either moved to intensive care, received drugs they needed o...
More than 400 lives may have been saved as a result of Martha’s rule, which lets NHS patients request a review of their care, official figures reveal. Helplines received more than 10,000 calls in the first 16 months of the scheme after its introduction in England in 2024, according to data seen by the Guardian. Thousands of patients were either moved to intensive care, received drugs they needed or benefited from other changes as a direct result of the calls. The system is named after Martha Mills, 13, who died in 2021 from sepsis after a bicycle accident. A coroner found she would probably have survived if she had been moved to the intensive care unit at King’s College hospital in London when she began deteriorating. Martha’s rule helplines received 10,119 calls between September 2024 and December 2025 from patients, relatives or staff who were worried about care, the figures show. That led to 446 people receiving improvements to their care that may have saved their life. One in three calls (3,457) identified a rapid worsening of a patient’s condition, helping raise the alarm more quickly and enable crucial interventions to be made. The NHS England data shows 1,885 patients had their treatment changed as a result. In addition, about 6,000 calls had addressed clinical, communication or coordination concerns, which led to “meaningful improvements” in care or navigating the healthcare system for patients and their families, health officials said. The initiative is the direct result of pressure put on politicians, NHS bosses and doctors after Martha’s parents, Merope Mills and Paul Laity, told the story of what happened to their daughter, who would have turned 18 last September if she had lived. Martha’s rule is now in operation in every acute hospital in England. Mills, a senior editor at the Guardian, said: “The more data that is gathered, the clearer it becomes that Martha’s rule is having a hugely positive effect. Apart from the lives saved, over a third of the cal...
If you want the largest monthly Social Security checks that you can get, nothing beats waiting until age 70 to claim. That's when you qualify for your maximum retirement benefit. While the gains can be pretty significant, this move isn't without its drawbacks. You'll have to find another way to cover your expenses until you're ready to sign up for Social Security. That could mean working longer th...
If you want the largest monthly Social Security checks that you can get, nothing beats waiting until age 70 to claim. That's when you qualify for your maximum retirement benefit. While the gains can be pretty significant, this move isn't without its drawbacks. You'll have to find another way to cover your expenses until you're ready to sign up for Social Security. That could mean working longer than you want to or burning through your personal savings more quickly. And that's not the only factor you have to weigh when deciding whether claiming at 70 is right for you. What to consider when deciding whether to apply for Social Security at 70 There are two main factors to consider when deciding whether claiming at 70 makes sense for you. The first is your financial situation. If you cannot work and have no other way to cover your expenses, delaying your Social Security application isn't right for you. Claim your checks to maintain your financial security, even if it means settling for a smaller lifetime benefit. You may also want to claim Social Security earlier if you have a short life expectancy. Delaying can be risky in this situation, as waiting too long may mean you don't receive any money from the program. However, married individuals in this situation should note that early claiming may reduce the spousal benefit available to their partner after they die. If neither of those things applies to you, claiming at 70 could be a smart move. It may lead to a larger lifetime benefit, and that could help you stretch your personal savings further. But it's not your only option. How your claiming age affects your Social Security checks Every month you delay Social Security increases your benefits, though exactly how much they increase depends on your current age and your full retirement age (FRA). For most workers today, FRA is 67. The following table breaks down how quickly benefits grow over time for someone with an FRA of 67: Between Ages: Benefits Grow By: 62 to 64 5/1...
This week’s economic data will shine a light on consumer prices, jobs and turnover, and small business optimism. Dollar General, Casey’s, are among a relative handful of companies that will report earnings.
This week’s economic data will shine a light on consumer prices, jobs and turnover, and small business optimism. Dollar General, Casey’s, are among a relative handful of companies that will report earnings.
Hanizam/iStock via Getty Images Listen below or on the go via Apple Podcasts and Spotify Oil rally expected to continue amid disruptions and shutdown fears. (0:17) February core CPI seen up slightly. (1:28) Oracle earnings will test hyperscaler AI capex demand outlook . (2:11) The oil market will remain the key focus this week after WTI crude ( CL1:COM ) posted its biggest weekly rise since the co...
Hanizam/iStock via Getty Images Listen below or on the go via Apple Podcasts and Spotify Oil rally expected to continue amid disruptions and shutdown fears. (0:17) February core CPI seen up slightly. (1:28) Oracle earnings will test hyperscaler AI capex demand outlook . (2:11) The oil market will remain the key focus this week after WTI crude ( CL1:COM ) posted its biggest weekly rise since the contract launched in 1983 — up 36%. The rally is expected to continue Monday. WTI and Brent ( CO1:COM ) futures traded on the Hyperliquid blockchain topped $95 a barrel . On IG Group’s weekend market — which offers spread betting and CFDs — U.S. crude was trading just below $95. Kuwait has reduced production and refining as the conflict in the Middle East sends ripple effects across the region — including a near-total shutdown of the Strait of Hormuz. Meanwhile, Qatar’s energy minister warned that Persian Gulf exporters could shut down production within days, potentially driving oil to $150 a barrel. Prediction markets are also pricing in further upside. On Polymarket, traders see about a 25% chance oil tops $150, a 90% probability it moves above $100, and roughly a 7% chance it climbs past $200. Economists at Goldman Sachs say a sustained 10% rise in oil prices typically boosts headline CPI by 28 basis points . “If oil prices increase by $10 and remain elevated for three months, U.S. year-over-year headline CPI inflation would likely rise from 2.4% in January to 3% in May,” they said. We’ll get the latest consumer inflation numbers on Wednesday when the February CPI is released. Forecasts call for a 0.3% monthly gain in the headline, with the annual rate nudging up to 2.5%. Core CPI is expected to rise 0.2% on the month, with the yearly rate holding at 2.5%. Economists at Wells Fargo say energy is “set to reassert upward pressure” on overall prices, as oil and gasoline were already rising in anticipation of conflict in the Middle East. Softer food inflation should provide a ...
Key Highlights Qualcomm (QCOM) shares are currently trading in the $135–$140 range, representing approximately 25% below January highs following cautious forward projections in the February quarterly report. CEO Cristiano Amon indicated that robotics operations could evolve into a significant revenue stream for Qualcomm “within the next two years,” supported by the newly developed Dragonwing chip ...
Key Highlights Qualcomm (QCOM) shares are currently trading in the $135–$140 range, representing approximately 25% below January highs following cautious forward projections in the February quarterly report. CEO Cristiano Amon indicated that robotics operations could evolve into a significant revenue stream for Qualcomm “within the next two years,” supported by the newly developed Dragonwing chip targeting this sector. Wells Fargo moved QCOM from Underweight to Equal Weight, and Loop Capital elevated its rating to Buy — both firms established $185 price objectives, suggesting potential gains exceeding 30%. Natixis Advisors expanded its QCOM holdings by 4.9%, acquiring an additional 63,373 shares valued at approximately $227 million, whereas company insiders divested 45,501 shares during the previous 90-day period. Qualcomm surpassed Q1 earnings per share forecasts ($3.50 actual vs $3.38 projected) yet confronts challenges including U.S.-China commercial friction, declining earnings revision trends, and substantial put option volume indicating short-term pessimistic sentiment. Qualcomm has largely operated outside the spotlight during the artificial intelligence chip surge over the previous twelve months. Trading near $135 after retreating roughly 25% from its January zenith, the semiconductor company faces investor scrutiny following disappointing second-quarter projections revealed during its February financial disclosure. Nevertheless, several developments are emerging beneath the surface. QUALCOMM Incorporated, QCOM The chipmaker exceeded first-quarter profit expectations, delivering $3.50 in earnings per share compared to the $3.38 Wall Street consensus. Top-line performance reached $12.25 billion, narrowly surpassing analyst projections of $12.16 billion and representing 4.7% year-over-year expansion. While these figures demonstrate resilience, forward-looking guidance dampened market enthusiasm. Chief Executive Cristiano Amon utilized recent public appearances...
Bottom of the table and 11 points adrift of safety, it has so far been a truly forgettable League One campaign so far for Port Vale. In the cups, however, it is been a remarkably different story. Sunday's shock 1-0 win over Premier League side Sunderland sent Vale into the FA Cup quarter-finals for only the second time in their history. And the contrast between their results in league and cup matc...
Bottom of the table and 11 points adrift of safety, it has so far been a truly forgettable League One campaign so far for Port Vale. In the cups, however, it is been a remarkably different story. Sunday's shock 1-0 win over Premier League side Sunderland sent Vale into the FA Cup quarter-finals for only the second time in their history. And the contrast between their results in league and cup matches is stark. Their victory over the Black Cats was their seventh in the two major cup competitions, the FA Cup and Carabao Cup. They have only won six of their 32 league games. They have now scored as many times in cups as they have in the league this term, too. Port Vale manager Jon Brady, who was "still in shock" when interviewed after the match, said the players are "proving themselves" and "hopefully" they can turn their league form around. Five of their six league wins have been in 2026, four of them since Brady took charge in January. Not only was beating Sunderland impressive, but so too was the fact it came so soon after Tuesday's win against Bristol City in the fourth round, a re-arranged game after the original tie in mid-February was postponed. "It's been a terrific week for Port Vale - beating Championship Bristol City on Tuesday then a Premier League scalp today," said former Brighton striker Glenn Murray, who is a pundit on Sunday's Match of the Day. "While their league form hasn't been great, they were brilliant today and it's another memorable upset in this season's FA Cup."
Got story updates? Submit your updates here. › Wharton Business Group LLC, an institutional investor, reduced its stake in Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) by 0.5% during the third quarter, according to a recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm now owns 436,126 shares of the iPhone maker's stock, valued at $111,051,000. Why it matters Apple is one of the most widely held an...
Got story updates? Submit your updates here. › Wharton Business Group LLC, an institutional investor, reduced its stake in Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) by 0.5% during the third quarter, according to a recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm now owns 436,126 shares of the iPhone maker's stock, valued at $111,051,000. Why it matters Apple is one of the most widely held and closely watched stocks among institutional investors. Changes in ownership stakes by major investors can provide insights into market sentiment and potential future performance of the stock. The details Wharton Business Group LLC sold 2,115 shares of Apple stock during the third quarter, reducing its total position to 436,126 shares. The firm's holdings in Apple make up approximately 4.4% of its overall portfolio, making it the 7th largest holding. Wharton Business Group LLC filed its 13F report for the third quarter of 2026. The players Wharton Business Group LLC An institutional investor that manages a portfolio of stocks, including a significant position in Apple Inc. Apple Inc. A multinational technology company headquartered in Cupertino, California, known for its consumer electronics, software, and digital services. Got photos? Submit your photos here. ›
is the Verge’s weekend editor. He has over 18 years of experience, including 10 years as managing editor at Engadget. Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. Fresh off launching the low-cost MacBook Neo, Apple is reportedly preparing at least three new products that will fit into its highest-end “ultra” lineup. According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gruman, t...
is the Verge’s weekend editor. He has over 18 years of experience, including 10 years as managing editor at Engadget. Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. Fresh off launching the low-cost MacBook Neo, Apple is reportedly preparing at least three new products that will fit into its highest-end “ultra” lineup. According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gruman, the next batch of releases may not bear the “ultra” name, like its Watch, but will all command price premiums over their mainline counterparts. There’s the oft-rumored foldable iPhone, which is expected to cost around $2,000, and a touchscreen MacBook Pro is supposedly slated for the fall. Those are pretty straightforward plays for the higher end of the market. More interesting are the next-gen AirPods, which are rumored to include cameras to feed visual context to Siri. Since AirPods already use the Pro and Max branding, similar to Apple Silicon, a set of AirPods Ultra could very well be on the docket. Between the Neo and multiple foldables in the works, it seems that Apple is simultaneously trying to go further up- and down-market.
Key Points Wall Street is enamored of pharmaceutical giant Eli Lilly and its GLP-1 products right now. This pharma peer has a a more modest P/E, more attractive yield, and a solid payout ratio. 10 stocks we like better than Eli Lilly › GLP-1 drugs are all the rage on Wall Street today, with demand for these weight loss products expected to be strong for years to come. That's helped to supercharge ...
Key Points Wall Street is enamored of pharmaceutical giant Eli Lilly and its GLP-1 products right now. This pharma peer has a a more modest P/E, more attractive yield, and a solid payout ratio. 10 stocks we like better than Eli Lilly › GLP-1 drugs are all the rage on Wall Street today, with demand for these weight loss products expected to be strong for years to come. That's helped to supercharge Eli Lilly's (NYSE: LLY) growth and its stock price. However, you might be better off with this higher-yielding drug peer, even though it doesn't compete in the GLP-1 market. Will AI create the world's first trillionaire? Our team just released a report on the one little-known company, called an "Indispensable Monopoly" providing the critical technology Nvidia and Intel both need. Continue » Too much of a good thing Eli Lilly was second to market with a GLP-1 drug, but Mounjaro and Zepbound proved to be more effective than competing products. They are now the leading GLP-1 drugs, with 2025 revenue growth of 99% and 175%, respectively. Together, they account for 56% of Eli Lilly's top line. Eli Lilly has a lot riding on the success of these two drugs. Wall Street isn't focusing on that risk; it has pushed Eli Lilly's stock price sharply higher. The price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio is 44, and the dividend yield is a miserly 0.6%. It looks like Eli Lilly is priced for perfection. If you have a value bias or prefer more income, you'll probably want to look elsewhere. Merck operates in different places Merck (NYSE: MRK) doesn't compete with Eli Lilly in the GLP-1 space. Merck is focused on treating cancer, infections, and cardiometabolic disease. These areas may not be as exciting as weight loss right now, but they are very important therapeutic categories. And while Merck has some patent expirations coming up, it also has a strong pipeline of new drugs. Meanwhile, the big patent expiration for Keytruda in the U.S. market may not be as bad as it seems. Merck has international patent...
After Dems Record-Breaking (And Useless) Drain, Schumer 'Demands' Trump Release Oil From The SPR 'Immediately' In 2022, following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, which disrupted global oil supplies and drove US gasoline prices to record highs above $5 per gallon in June, the Biden administration authorized unprecedented releases from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) to ease fuel costs as the 20...
After Dems Record-Breaking (And Useless) Drain, Schumer 'Demands' Trump Release Oil From The SPR 'Immediately' In 2022, following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, which disrupted global oil supplies and drove US gasoline prices to record highs above $5 per gallon in June, the Biden administration authorized unprecedented releases from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) to ease fuel costs as the 2022 Midterm elections loomed (and Democrat approval ratings slid). The historic drawdown announced in March was the largest SPR release in history, and was pitched as 'bridging supply shortfalls while global production ramped up'... While Biden, Schumer and their pals all claimed to understand the global oil markets - and the logic of why this release would work... it failed to prevent sustained high prices. As the chart below shows, even as the SPR was drained dramatically, prices remained elevated, overshadowed by broader market forces like OPEC decisions, refining constraints, and geopolitical risks (as we warned at the time numerous times)... Prices remained elevated compared to pre-invasion levels for much of the year, and the releases drained the SPR to its lowest level since the early 1980s (losing over 40% of its volume), raising concerns about energy security for future crises. So, with pump prices once again rising (this time due to oil market disruptions due to President Trump's attack on Iran and the retaliatory response)... ...having tried-and-failed before, Chuck Schumer is out today with a sternly-worded post on X "demanding" President Trump release oil from the SPR (which he has been refilling since regaining office)... Due to Donald Trump’s reckless war of choice, gas prices have surged to their highest levels in years. His response? “If they rise, they rise.” He couldn’t care less. Today, I demanded Trump release oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve IMMEDIATELY to bring relief to… pic.twitter.com/5pITsQSnOk — Chuck Schumer (@SenSchumer) March 8, 2026 Is...
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Like it or not, artificial intelligence (AI) is likely going to be the driving theme of this market over the coming years. As such, let's look at two AI stocks to hold for the next two years. Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing One of the best ways to play the AI infrastructure boom, in my opinion, is through an investment in Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (TSM +2.83%). Making logic chips is no...
Like it or not, artificial intelligence (AI) is likely going to be the driving theme of this market over the coming years. As such, let's look at two AI stocks to hold for the next two years. Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing One of the best ways to play the AI infrastructure boom, in my opinion, is through an investment in Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (TSM +2.83%). Making logic chips is not easy, as foundries need to continually work to shrink nodes (make chips denser) to improve chip performance, and fabs (chip factories) need to run at nearly full utilization to typically be profitable. As such, most chip companies today outsource their manufacturing to independent foundries like TSMC. The company has become the clear market leader for manufacturing advanced chips at small nodes due to its technological expertise and scale. As competitors have struggled to achieve high yields (few defects) for smaller-sized nodes at a large scale, TSMC has established itself as a virtual monopoly for manufacturing advanced chips. As such, the company will continue to be a huge winner from the AI data center boom because it will be the main manufacturer of graphics processing units (GPUs) and other AI chips. Meanwhile, it will also have an opportunity with advanced central processing units (CPUs), which will become increasingly necessary with the advent of agentic AI. This makes it a stock to own over the next two years and beyond. Expand NYSE : TSM Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Today's Change ( 2.83 %) $ 9.58 Current Price $ 348.47 Key Data Points Market Cap $1.8T Day's Range $ 331.97 - $ 349.40 52wk Range $ 134.25 - $ 390.20 Volume 1.1M Avg Vol 13M Gross Margin 58.73 % Dividend Yield 0.91 % ServiceNow The market has deemed infrastructure stocks winners and software-as-a-service (SaaS) stocks as losers when it comes to AI, but don't be surprised if the beaten-down SaaS sector outperforms over the next couple of years. One of my favorites in the space is ServiceNow (NO...
It might not have been the thriller neutrals wanted, but it was everything India desired. They became the first men’s team to defend the T20 World Cup and the first to win it at home after drowning New Zealand in a deluge of runs in Ahmedabad in front of 100,000 giddy and almost universally blue-clad supporters. New Zealand looked forlorn while conceding 255 and wretched when attempting to chase i...
It might not have been the thriller neutrals wanted, but it was everything India desired. They became the first men’s team to defend the T20 World Cup and the first to win it at home after drowning New Zealand in a deluge of runs in Ahmedabad in front of 100,000 giddy and almost universally blue-clad supporters. New Zealand looked forlorn while conceding 255 and wretched when attempting to chase it, and after meandering through much of their innings with defeat already a certainty they were still 96 behind when it ended. They have now reached four World Cup finals of various hues since 2015 and lost them all, plus the Champions Trophy last year to boot. You know it is absolutely, definitely going to be your day when a fielder drops a catch while completely blinded and still the ball refuses to come to earth. It was Ishan Kishan who pulled off the party trick, sprinting forwards, launching himself forwards and collecting the catch – only for the impact of his landing to send it bouncing out of his hands, while his cap simultaneously slipped off his head and settled over his eyes. Somehow the ball lodged between his chin and an arm, and thus ended Rachin Ravindra’s brief innings. Kishan rose from the turf, ball now safely in hand, and leapt, both feet off the ground, into a Jasprit Bumrah bearhug. New Zealand’s innings was just 19 balls old, they were already two down, and the only thing preventing the party from starting was the fact it had been under way for about five hours. The tournament co-hosts were arguably making themselves hostages to fortune when they unveiled as tournament anthem a song called Feel the Thrill, performed by Anirudh Ravichander, which is based around the repeated lyric: “This is our year.” But it has come to pass. This was their tournament, played (largely) in front of their fans, and they were not to be denied. View image in fullscreen India’s Sanju Samson plays a shot during his innings of 89 runs off 46 balls. Photograph: Ajit Solanki/AP ...
Five key takeaways from an annual briefing by China's foreign minister toggle caption Andy Wong/AP China's foreign minister, Wang Yi, said on Sunday the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran "should not have happened" and "does no one any good." But while Wang criticized the U.S. over the Iran war, he also offered a positive signal that an expected meeting between President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi...
Five key takeaways from an annual briefing by China's foreign minister toggle caption Andy Wong/AP China's foreign minister, Wang Yi, said on Sunday the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran "should not have happened" and "does no one any good." But while Wang criticized the U.S. over the Iran war, he also offered a positive signal that an expected meeting between President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping might still go ahead at the end of this month. Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of an annual political meeting in Beijing, Wang did not confirm a meeting date but said China is open to dialogue with the United States. Sponsor Message He said the world cannot afford for the two biggest economies to engage in conflict. Here is a summary of what Wang said on five key international issues. 1. Iran war China wants the fighting to stop and for all parties in the Iran war to return to the negotiating table. "Might doesn't make right, and the world cannot revert to the law of the jungle," Wang said . He said the U.S. and Israel should respect the sovereignty, security and territorial integrity of Iran and other countries in the Middle East. China said it will send an envoy to the region for mediation. However, the Chinese are not impartial. China is more strategically aligned with Iran than it is with the U.S. and Israel. China buys large amounts of oil from Iran and elsewhere in the Middle East – which have been affected by the Iranian blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. 2. Relations with the U.S. – and Europe China says it wants "peaceful coexistence" and "win-win cooperation" with the United States. "China and the U.S. are both big countries. Neither side can remodel the other, but we can choose how we want to engage," he said. Chinese diplomats often stress that there should be mutual respect because there is a deep sense that the U.S. is out to suppress and contain China's inevitable rise. Sponsor Message At the same time Wang tried to allay fears in Europe that C...