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Asian shares are mixed and oil gains $2 as Iran talks remain in flux

Shares were mixed in Asia and Tokyo's Nikkei 225 index hit a fresh record Monday after U.S. stocks ended last week with new highs.

The price of Brent crude jumped $2 as talks on ending the war with Iran hit more snags. The White House canceled plans to send envoys to Pakistan for more negotiations and U.S. President Donald Trump cited a lack of progress.

“If they want, we can talk but we’re not sending people,” Trump told Fox News on Sunday. He said earlier on social media: “All they have to do is call!!!”

The price for a barrel of Brent crude, to... Read More

The Latest: Iran proposes to reopen Strait of Hormuz without nuclear agreement

Iran offered to end its chokehold on the Strait of Hormuz without addressing its nuclear program, officials with knowledge of the proposal said Monday.

Iran also wants the United States to ends its blockade of the country as part of its proposal, according to the two regional officials, who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss the closed-door negotiations.

Oil prices were up Monday as a standoff between the U.S. and Iran in the Strait of Hormuz remained despite a ceasefire, while Pakistan leaders were seeking to revive stalled talks between the two countries. Read More

Ryan Poehling scores early in OT, Ducks push Oilers to the brink with 4-3 win in Game 4

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Ryan Poehling scored 2:29 into overtime, and the Anaheim Ducks pushed Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers to the brink of first-round elimination with a 4-3 victory in Game 4 on Sunday night.

Jeffrey Viel tied it with 6:29 left in regulation for the Ducks, who rallied from an early two-goal deficit and another third-period hole before taking a 3-1 series lead with their third consecutive victory over the back-to-back Western Conference champion Oilers.

The Ducks completed their NHL-best 10th multi-goal comeback of the season when Poehling’s... Read More

Durant sidelined again as Rockets extend series, Udoka calls return 'a possibility'

HOUSTON (AP) — Kevin Durant missed Houston's win over the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 4 of a Western Conference first-round playoff series Sunday night with an ankle injury, but coach Ime Udoka said Durant could return now that the series has been extended.

Udoka said Durant has a bone bruise on his ankle that is painful and he has limited his mobility, but didn't rule out his return this season.

“Yeah, a possibility, for sure,” Udoka said. “I didn’t know how bad it was initially and then we got that prognosis. But he’s doing what he can to get swelling out... Read More

Amen Thompson sparks Rockets' 115-96 rout to stave off elimination against Lakers

HOUSTON (AP) — Amen Thompson scored 23 points, Tari Eason added 20 and the Houston Rockets avoided elimination with a 115-96 rout of the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 4 of the Western Conference playoff series Sunday night.

Game 5 is Wednesday night in Los Angeles.

The Rockets got their first win in the series after falling into an 0-3 hole despite missing Kevin Durant for a third game thanks to a balanced scoring attack. Durant sat out a second straight game with a sprained left ankle after missing Game 1 with a bruised right knee.

“I’m proud of the... Read More

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Asian shares are mixed and oil gains $2 as Iran talks remain in flux

The Latest: Iran proposes to reopen Strait of Hormuz without nuclear agreement

Ryan Poehling scores early in OT, Ducks push Oilers to the brink with 4-3 win in Game 4

Durant sidelined again as Rockets extend series, Udoka calls return 'a possibility'

Amen Thompson sparks Rockets' 115-96 rout to stave off elimination against Lakers

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