President Trump Arrives in Israel, Gives Speech on Collaboration

President Donald Trump has begun the 2nd leg of his foreign trip. He arrived in Tel Aviv and gave a speech on collaboration between the United States and Israel. In his address he said "the United States and Israel have a rare opportunity to bring security and stability and peace to the region, defeat terrorism and create a future of harmony." Several reports out overnight indicate that Ford Motor Company's board will replace Chief Executive Mark Fields. Fields has been criticized for the company's result, lower stock price and lack of specific vision. Jim Hackett, who runs the company's self-driving vehicle operation, will take the reins. Oil is higher today as OPEC prepares to meet Thursday. Crude prices climbed to the highest in a month as Saudi Arabia's energy minister said all producers participating in a deal to limit output agree on extending the cuts by 9 months.

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