Apple Sues OpenAI, US to Iran: Declare Hormuz Open, More

Apple filed a lawsuit against OpenAI alleging trade secret theft, heightening legal risk for AI companies. Separately, the US signaled it would declare the Strait of Hormuz open in a move tied to geopolitical tensions, which adds uncertainty for energy risk premia. Net impact is modest-to-moderate given no disclosed financial figures, but both headlines can influence sector sentiment.

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Apple filed a lawsuit against OpenAI alleging trade secret theft, heightening legal risk for AI companies. Separately, the US signaled it would declare the Strait of Hormuz open in a move tied to geopolitical tensions, which adds uncertainty for energy risk premia. Net impact is modest-to-moderate given no disclosed financial figures, but both headlines can influence sector sentiment.