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Dow Futures Rise on Trump Iran Remarks; Tesla Shares Decline
WASHINGTON — U.S. stock futures climbed Monday morning after President Donald Trump made comments regarding the ongoing conflict in Iran, though shares of Tesla Inc. fell amid broader market volatilit...
Biogen Shares Plunge on Higher-Than-Expected First-Quarter Costs
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. — Biogen Inc. shares tumbled Monday after the pharmaceutical giant reported first-quarter expenses that significantly exceeded analyst expectations, sending investor confidence into a...
Iranian Oil Commands Unprecedented Premium Over Brent Crude
TEHRAN, Iran — Iranian crude oil is trading at a higher premium than Brent crude for the first time in 48 years, marking a significant shift in the global energy market and generating record profits f...
Kosmos Energy Shares Hit 52-Week High Amid Offshore Production Gains
HOUSTON (AP) — Kosmos Energy shares reached a 52-week high on Monday, surpassing analyst price targets as the company reported strong offshore production figures and benefited from rising global oil p...
Saudi Petrochemical Giant SABIC Targeted in Incident
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AP) — Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC), the Middle East's largest petrochemical company, was the target of an incident early Sunday, according to initial assessments. T...
Tesla Shares Slide, Micron Gains Amid Geopolitical and Inflation Worries
SAN FRANCISCO — Tesla Inc. shares declined sharply on Monday while Micron Technology Inc. posted gains as investors navigated a volatile market landscape driven by escalating tensions in the Middle Ea...
Used EV Sales Surge in U.S. as Gas Prices Top $4 Per Gallon
WASHINGTON — Sales of used electric vehicles in the United States are rising as gasoline prices exceed $4 per gallon, marking a significant shift in consumer behavior driven by fuel costs. The uptick ...
Apogee Acquisition Corp Prices $150 Million IPO at $10 Per Unit
NEW YORK — Apogee Acquisition Corp priced a $150 million initial public offering on Monday, setting the price at $10 per unit. The special purpose acquisition company, based in the United States, aims...
Market Analysts Review Monday Trading, Highlight Comfort Systems, Powell, Burlington
NEW YORK (AP) — Market analysts Justin Nielsen and Ed Carson discussed Monday's trading activity and identified key stocks to watch in a recent segment of Stock Market Today, focusing on emerging tren...
US Stock Benchmarks Rally Timidly Following Extended Easter Weekend
NEW YORK — U.S. stock benchmarks posted modest gains Monday as trading resumed following a four-day Easter holiday weekend. The Dow Jones Industrial Average, the S&P 500, and the Nasdaq Composite all ...
Buyers Active in Dubai Market Amid Unclear Motives
DUBAI — Buyers are currently active in Dubai, marking a notable surge in market engagement as of April 6, 2026. The activity has drawn attention from local observers and industry analysts, though the ...
HSBC Analyst Flags S&P 500 Buy Signal Following Liberation Day
LONDON (AP) — HSBC analyst Max Kettner has identified a buy signal for the S&P 500, suggesting the U.S. stock market may have reached a potential bottom following recent trading activity. Kettner, a ...
Chart Analysts Express Skepticism Over Stock Market Recovery
NEW YORK — A growing number of chart analysts and market technicians are voicing skepticism regarding the current trajectory of the U.S. stock market recovery, warning that it may be too premature to ...
Easter Monday Not a Federal Holiday, Markets Remain Open
WASHINGTON — Easter Monday is not a federal holiday in the United States, and financial markets and banks will operate on their regular schedules, a clarification published Wednesday by news-press.com...
S&P 500 Valuation Reaches Levels Last Seen During Dot-Com Bubble
NEW YORK — The S&P 500 reached a valuation level on Monday not witnessed since the height of the dot-com bubble, marking a significant milestone in U.S. equity markets. The benchmark index climbed to ...
Saudi Aramco Sets Record May Oil Price for Asia Amid Rising Costs
RIYADH — Saudi Aramco announced on Monday a sharp increase in its official selling price for crude oil destined for Asian markets, marking a significant shift in pricing strategy for the world's large...
U.S. Stocks Rise on Hopes for Mideast Resolution
NEW YORK — U.S. stock markets opened higher on Monday as investors weighed growing optimism regarding a potential resolution to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composit...
US Oil Futures Surge Past $114 Per Barrel Following Market Reopening
NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. oil futures climbed above $114 per barrel on Monday as trading resumed following a three-day holiday weekend, marking a sharp increase in energy prices. The surge occurred shortl...
Cramer Highlights Ciena as Top S&P 500 Performer in First Quarter Review
NEW YORK — Jim Cramer identified Ciena Corporation as a leading performer within the S&P 500 during a comprehensive review of quarterly market data released on Sunday. The financial analyst highlighte...
Gift Nifty Plunges Over 75 Points Ahead of Dalal Street Open
MUMBAI, India — The Gift Nifty index tumbled more than 75 points early Sunday morning, signaling a sharp gap-down opening for India's benchmark stock markets on Dalal Street. The decline, observed at ...
U.S. Stocks Rally as Jobs Data and Earnings Forecasts Ease Stagflation Concerns
NEW YORK — U.S. stock markets rallied on Monday as strong employment data and a technical reversal in the S&P 500 ETF alleviated investor fears regarding stagflation, while first-quarter earnings fore...
Chinese, Hong Kong and Taiwan Stock Markets Close for Qingming Festival
BEIJING — Stock markets across mainland China, Hong Kong and Taiwan remained closed Sunday as investors observed the Qingming Festival, a traditional holiday dedicated to tomb-sweeping and honoring an...
Indian Bank Stocks Plunge $95 Billion Amid Currency and Energy Shocks
NEW DELHI — Indian bank stocks shed $95 billion in market value on Sunday as investors reacted to a combination of central bank interventions in the currency market and a sharp rise in global energy p...
Oil prices surge, stocks dip as Trump escalates threats against Iran
NEW YORK — Global oil prices climbed and U.S. stock futures fell on Sunday night as the Trump administration intensified rhetoric against Iran, raising fears of a broader conflict in the Middle East. ...
S&P 500 Futures Dip as Oil Prices Rise Following Strong Week
NEW YORK — Stock market futures for the S&P 500 declined early Sunday evening as crude oil prices edged higher, capping a volatile week for Wall Street. The downturn in futures comes after a period of...
Global Oil Prices Surge Past $115 Per Barrel Amid Unexplained Market Movement
NEW YORK (AP) — Global crude oil prices surged past key psychological thresholds on Saturday, with West Texas Intermediate futures climbing above $115 per barrel and Brent crude rising above $111 per ...
Wall Street Analysts Highlight Three Growth Stocks Amid Market Volatility
NEW YORK — Top Wall Street analysts have identified three stocks with strong growth potential for investors, signaling confidence in specific sectors despite broader market uncertainty. The recommenda...
DPRK-linked social engineering campaign traced to $285 million cyber heist
SEOUL — A sophisticated six-month social engineering operation orchestrated by North Korea has been linked to a $285 million cyber heist, marking one of the largest state-sponsored financial thefts in...
Motley Fool Contributor Outlines Portfolio Construction Strategy for Investors
NEW YORK — A financial advisory article published on April 5, 2026, outlines a specific sequence for constructing an investment portfolio, aiming to clarify proper asset allocation for individual inve...
Market Volatility Prompts Urgent Investor Moves Amid Recession Fears
NEW YORK — Stock market fears are driving three urgent moves for investors as prices slide and recession concerns intensify across the United States. The financial landscape has shifted rapidly, promp...