# Earnings season begins as Trump threatens Hormuz blockade

An episode of [Wall Street Breakfast](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1358381502), 12 Apr 2026, 3:24.

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Big banks and tech names kick off earnings season this week. (0:17) Trump orders U.S. to block Strait of Hormuz shipping traffic. (1:13) Fed Beige Book and speakers guide rate outlook this week. (2:00) Show Notes Dividend Roundup Episode transcripts seekingalpha.com/wsb. Sign up for our daily newsletter here and for full access to analyst ratings, stock quant scores, dividend grades, subscribe to Seeking Alpha Premium at seekingalpha.com/subscriptions.

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