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📉 Futures Bid, Brent $104.17 — CPI Is 8:30, We Will Not Invent It

📉 Futures Bid, Brent $104.17 — CPI Is 8:30, We Will Not Invent It

Steve Sr. Editor September 11, 2026

Yahoo Finance, 8:02 a.m. ET: Dow futures 52,374. S&P futures 7,639.50. Brent $104.17. WTI $99.33. Thursday cash...

🇺🇸 DOJ Prosecutor Joseph diGenova Resigns From Trump-Foes Probe — No Charges Filed

🇺🇸 DOJ Prosecutor Joseph diGenova Resigns From Trump-Foes Probe — No Charges Filed

Steve Sr. Editor September 11, 2026

Reuters, Thursday night: Joseph diGenova told the wire he has resigned. ABC first. Trump ally, joined in...

🌍 Houthis on Perim — IEA: Saudi Supply 6 Million bpd, U.S. Diesel Past $6

🌍 Houthis on Perim — IEA: Saudi Supply 6 Million bpd, U.S. Diesel Past $6

Steve Sr. Editor September 11, 2026

Reuters, Friday: four Yemeni government sources say Houthis reached Perim in Bab el-Mandeb. IEA: Saudi crude supply...

🇺🇸 Three Charged in Skid Row Petition Scheme — $41,600, Stolen Voter IDs, Charges Not Convictions

🇺🇸 Three Charged in Skid Row Petition Scheme — $41,600, Stolen Voter IDs, Charges Not Convictions

Steve Sr. Editor September 11, 2026

CDCA / First Assistant U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli: James Brass, 47, of Victorville; Courtney Price, 49, of...

🇺🇸 Trump Closes Dallas With a Hand-Raise Pledge — ‘Cheat Like Hell Like They Do’

🇺🇸 Trump Closes Dallas With a Hand-Raise Pledge — ‘Cheat Like Hell Like They Do’

Steve Sr. Editor September 11, 2026

UPI: He had the room raise their right hands and repeat a pledge to vote, including ‘I...

🏆 49ers 27–7: Purdy Three TDs, 100,021 at the MCG, Stafford Pulled — Australia Has a Score

🏆 49ers 27–7: Purdy Three TDs, 100,021 at the MCG, Stafford Pulled — Australia Has a Score

Steve Sr. Editor September 11, 2026

Reuters / AP: Brock Purdy 205 yards, three scores — Robinson 39, Evans 2, Samuel 15. Kyren...

📅 Daily Post: Thursday Evening — Dow 52,064, $109 Oil, Melbourne at 8:35

📅 Daily Post: Thursday Evening — Dow 52,064, $109 Oil, Melbourne at 8:35

Steve Sr. Editor September 10, 2026

Cash close: Dow −317 to 52,064. Brent $108.93 after the bell. Apple +3.56%. Vance narrowed $5,000 to...

🧠 Knowledge: 1:11 Is a Tape. 4:00 Is the Close. Friday Is CPI.

🧠 Knowledge: 1:11 Is a Tape. 4:00 Is the Close. Friday Is CPI.

Steve Sr. Editor September 10, 2026

Midday Dow 52,103 was a timestamp. The cash close is 52,064. Brent $108.93 after the bell is...

🏆 Melbourne at 8:35: Donald Out, Collins Out for the Year, Kittle and Bosa Dress — No Score

🏆 Melbourne at 8:35: Donald Out, Collins Out for the Year, Kittle and Bosa Dress — No Score

Steve Sr. Editor September 10, 2026

Official Rams: Aaron Donald OUT, did not travel; Myles Garrett no designation. Official 49ers: Alfred Collins OUT...

🌍 Hormuz: Two Ships Thursday — Bab el-Mandeb 6 After Mocha, 514 Stuck in the Gulf

🌍 Hormuz: Two Ships Thursday — Bab el-Mandeb 6 After Mocha, 514 Stuck in the Gulf

Steve Sr. Editor September 10, 2026

The National, citing Kpler: two vessels transited Hormuz on Thursday after nine on Wednesday — the month’s...