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Micron Technology and its memory and data-storage peers led the market higher on Wednesday.

From Barron's • Apr. 6, 2026

The S&P 500 was trading slightly higher at 6,600 early Monday, narrowing its year-to-date loss to about 3.4%.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026

Dimon said there is a risk of more oil and commodity price shocks in the months ahead, which could lead to prolonged inflation and higher interest rates.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

Pratt polled higher with white and Asian voters, garnering 12% of votes from each group.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

Anger pulses through my veins as the morning sun gets higher, and I walk with greater determination, pulling the donkey and Mother along with me.

From "Across So Many Seas" by Ruth Behar