SlavkoSereda/iStock via Getty Images U.S. crude oil futures settled Monday above $100/bbl for the first time since July 2022 after President Trump threatened to blow up Iran's power plants, oil wells, and the Kharg Island oil export hub "if for any reason a deal is not shortly reached" to end the Middle East war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz trade route. At the same time, Trump said in a post on...
SlavkoSereda/iStock via Getty Images U.S. crude oil futures settled Monday above $100/bbl for the first time since July 2022 after President Trump threatened to blow up Iran's power plants, oil wells, and the Kharg Island oil export hub "if for any reason a deal is not shortly reached" to end the Middle East war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz trade route. At the same time, Trump said in a post on Truth Social that the U.S. was engaged in "serious discussions" with "a new and more reasonable regime" to end military operations in Iran. Adding more uncertainty to a diplomatic end to the war, The Wall Street Journal reported the Trump administration is considering a plan to extract nearly 1,000 lbs of uranium from Iran. Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen launched missiles at Israel over the weekend, raising fears that shipping in the Red Sea could be attacked at the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, another crucial chokepoint for global oil trading. A successful attempt by the Houthis to disrupt flows through the Red Sea would be "catastrophic" for oil supplies out of the region, as "further production shut-ins by Saudi would then be very likely," senior oil market analyst June Goh of Sparta Commodities said in a note. "While the rhetoric out of the U.S. and Israel suggests both countries are ahead of plans, the reality is that Iran's ability to create havoc in the oil markets has not been defeated. This remains a real concern for oil inflation infiltrating the global economy," Peter Cardillo of Spartan Capital said in a note. Front-month Nymex crude ( CL1:COM ) for May delivery closed up 3.2% to $102.88/bbl, its highest settlement value since July 19, 2022, and front-month Brent crude ( CO1:COM ) for May posted only a slight gain, up 0.2%, to $112.78/bbl, but it was enough for the benchmark's best settlement value since July 4, 2022. After-hours, Nymex crude rose another 3% to ~$106/bbl following reports that Iran attacked a fully laden Kuwaiti crude carrier in Dubai Port, causin...
Biden-Appointed Judge Tosses DOJ Lawsuit Challenging Minnesota's In-State Tuition For Illegal Immigrants Authored by Jill McLaughlin via The Epoch Times, A district court judge tossed out the Trump administration’s lawsuit on March 27 against Minnesota laws that allow illegal immigrants to pay in-state tuition rates, or in some cases waive tuition, for college and university classes, ruling that t...
Biden-Appointed Judge Tosses DOJ Lawsuit Challenging Minnesota's In-State Tuition For Illegal Immigrants Authored by Jill McLaughlin via The Epoch Times, A district court judge tossed out the Trump administration’s lawsuit on March 27 against Minnesota laws that allow illegal immigrants to pay in-state tuition rates, or in some cases waive tuition, for college and university classes, ruling that the state law doesn’t violate federal law. United States District Judge Katherine Menendez, appointed in 2021 by President Biden, granted the state’s motion to dismiss the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) lawsuit , filed on June 25, 2025, finding Minnesota’s in-state tuition rules didn’t discriminate against citizens. “As Defendants point out, there are multiple ways a student could qualify for Resident Tuition without residing in Minnesota, such as attending a Minnesota high school while living in a neighboring state, or by attending a Minnesota high school while living in a neighboring state, or by attending a Minnesota boarding school,” Menendez wrote in the decision. The federal government sued Minnesota’s Gov. Tim Walz and other state officials over the state’s laws that allow foreign nationals to receive lower or free tuition for college. Minnesota law states that any student, other than a non-immigrant alien, can qualify for a resident tuition rate at state universities and colleges if they attend high school in the state for at least three years and graduate from a state high school or get a high school equivalent degree. The law also states an illegal immigrant must give the state proof they have complied with federal selective service registration requirements, filed to obtain lawful immigration status, and provide documents showing they have tried to get lawful immigration status to qualify for in-state tuition. Menendez also agreed with Walz and Minnesota’s Attorney General Keith Ellison, who argued they should not have been included in the lawsuit by the DOJ becaus...
Earnings Call Insights: Progress Software Corporation (PRGS) Q1 2026 Management View CEO Yogesh Gupta reported "another very good quarter" with revenue of $248 million, a 4% increase year-over-year, and emphasized that "EPS for the quarter was $1.60, up 22% year-over-year as operating margins finished above 41%." Gupta highlighted record cash flows, stating that "adjusted free cash flow was $99 mi...
Earnings Call Insights: Progress Software Corporation (PRGS) Q1 2026 Management View CEO Yogesh Gupta reported "another very good quarter" with revenue of $248 million, a 4% increase year-over-year, and emphasized that "EPS for the quarter was $1.60, up 22% year-over-year as operating margins finished above 41%." Gupta highlighted record cash flows, stating that "adjusted free cash flow was $99 million and unlevered free cash flow was $111 million," attributing these results to "strong focus on collections" and the impact of AI-driven innovation across the product portfolio. Gupta explained that “AI has enabled us to accelerate our innovation cycles as well as helped us transform our product capabilities to be more relevant for the future,” citing customer examples in government, finance, and HR using Progress’s agentic RAG and data platform for measurable business outcomes. The CEO also outlined key capital allocation actions: "In Q1, we paid down $60 million in debt and repurchased $20 million of stock." ShareFile's integration was cited as a significant contributor to recurring revenue and operational efficiency. Gupta announced the opening of a new innovation hub in Bangalore, consolidating former Progress and ShareFile offices and reinforcing the company’s global growth and innovation strategy. CFO Anthony Folger stated, "We closed Q1 with ARR of approximately $863 million, representing 2% pro forma year-over-year growth," and confirmed "net retention rate remains strong, coming in at 99%." Folger commented on disciplined cost management, with total costs and operating expenses at $146 million, which was "largely flat compared to the year ago quarter." He reported operating income of $102 million and an operating margin of 41%. Outlook Folger provided guidance for Q2 2026, expecting revenue between $240 million and $246 million and EPS of $1.47–$1.53. For the full year 2026, anticipated revenue is between $988 million and $1 billion, operating margin of approxi...
According to a Quinnipiac University poll, 15% of Americans say they'd be willing to have a job where their direct supervisor was an AI program that assigned tasks and set schedules.
According to a Quinnipiac University poll, 15% of Americans say they'd be willing to have a job where their direct supervisor was an AI program that assigned tasks and set schedules.