M&A is still forging ahead in spite of the Iran conflict, Goldman's CEO says — for now

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David Solomon
Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon.

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The US Army surged its largest counter-drone training deployment to the Middle East during the Iran war

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US soldiers carry an AS3 interceptor, part of a modular American-made AI-powered counter-drone system Merops, during a presentation at a polygon in Nowa Deba, Poland, November 18, 2025.
The US Army has surged dozens of Merops counter-drone systems to the Middle East during the Iran war.

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Trump says US Navy will begin blockade of Strait of Hormuz 'effective immediately'

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US President Donald Trump.
US President Donald Trump.

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These are the 20 most dangerous countries for US travelers in 2026, according to the US State Department

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Tehran engulfed in flames after explosing
Iran is one of the countries on the US State Department's "Do-Not-Travel" list.

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Ray Dalio says we're in a world war — and it's only just beginning

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Ray Dalio
Ray Dalio

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Epic Fury bombers made 18 round-trip flights from the US to strike Iran, each spending more than 30 hours in the air

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A U.S. Air Force B-2 Spirit aircraft departs Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, during Exercise Global Thunder 26, Oct. 26, 2025.
B-2 Spirit stealth bombers carried out strikes in Iran.

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Don't get too excited. Trump's ceasefire won't bring down the cost of a tank of gas — yet

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Two men pumping gas
Motorists pump gas at a Murphy's USA gas station after a barrel of oil passed the $100 mark for the first time in four years.

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Here's what smart people are saying about Trump's ceasefire deal with Iran

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An Iran flag waves in front of the Washington monument.
Donald Trump announced a last-minute ceasefire deal with Iran on Tuesday evening. Business leaders and foreign policy experts responded with mixed reactions.

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Trump announces two-week ceasefire in Iran

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With just 90 minutes until Tuesday's looming 8 pm deadline for US strikes in Iran, President Donald Trump announced a two-week ceasefire.

Trump says he's extending the deadline for Iran by 2 weeks in exchange for immediate opening of the Strait of Hormuz

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S President Donald Trump speaks about the conflict in Iran in the James S. Brady Press Briefing Room of the White House on April 6, 2026, in Washington, DC.

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