Mar 17, 2026 • 4 min

Stocks shake off Tuesday's oil rise — plus, Amazon debuts even faster delivery

Every weekday, the Investing Club releases the Homestretch; an actionable afternoon update just in time for the last hour of trading.

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Mar 17, 2026 • 2 min

Epstein files: House panel subpoenas AG Pam Bondi to appear for deposition

The House panel wants to question Bondi about the DOJ's compliance with the Epstein Files Transparency Act, which President Donald Trump signed into law.

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Mar 17, 2026 • 4 min

Nissan joins Toyota, Honda in plans to export U.S. cars to Japan

Nissan will export the Murano SUV built in Smyrna, Tennessee beginning early next year. It marks the first American-made Nissan sold in Japan since the 1990s.

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Mar 17, 2026 • 3 min

Trump slams NATO allies for not joining Iran war effort, says U.S. never needed their help

Trump, a longtime NATO critic, said he sees the alliance as a "one way street — We will protect them, but they will do nothing for us."

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Mar 17, 2026 • 7 min

Everything to know about the SAVE America Act voter ID-bill

President Donald Trump has been pushing Congress to approve the SAVE America Act to require ID at the polls and proof of U.S. citizenship to register to vote.

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Mar 17, 2026 • 2 min

Senate Democrats send DHS counteroffer to Trump as shutdown drags on

The Department of Homeland Security shutdown has caused pileups in airport security lines across the country.

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Mar 17, 2026 • 3 min

Here's why we're looking past Boeing's disappointing update on margins

The Investing Club holds its "Morning Meeting" every weekday at 10:20 a.m. ET.

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Mar 17, 2026 • 4 min

Microsoft shakes up Copilot AI leadership team, freeing up Suleyman to build new models

Microsoft is doubling down on its superintelligence group to build models, while consolidating engineering efforts for its Copilot assistants.

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Mar 17, 2026 • 1 min

The era of US dominance in economic warfare is over

America has long used sanctions to coerce adversaries, but Iran and China can wield powerful economic weapons too

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Mar 17, 2026 • 3 min

Tim Cook squashes retirement rumors, says he 'can't imagine life without Apple'

Apple CEO Tim Cook's 'Good Morning America' comments follow a recent executive shakeup and renewed questions about the company's strategy for AI.

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Mar 17, 2026 • 2 min

Mastercard says it's acquiring stablecoin startup BVNK in $1.8 billion bet on future of payments

Stablecoin startups have been a hot commodity since the reelection of President Donald Trump in late 2024 ushered in a new era of crypto-friendly regulation.

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Mar 17, 2026 • 6 min

European markets need to get their act together, CEO of Norway’s $2 trillion wealth fund says. ‘The winner takes it all’

Nicolai Tangen, CEO of Norges Bank Investment Management, warned Europe is facing a crisis and that “it is time to act.”

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