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US Stock Markets to Observe Early Close on Good Friday 2026
NEW YORK (AP) — The U.S. stock market will observe an early closing schedule on Good Friday, April 3, 2026, as major exchanges prepare for the holiday observance. USA TODAY published the market sched...
Drift Loses $285 Million in DPRK-Linked Social Engineering Attack
SAN FRANCISCO — Drift, a customer engagement platform, lost $285 million in a sophisticated social engineering attack attributed to state-sponsored actors linked to the Democratic People's Republic of...
Market Skepticism Grows Over Trump's Policy Timelines
WASHINGTON — Wall Street investors and financial analysts expressed growing skepticism on Wednesday regarding President Trump's policy announcements and projected timelines, despite heightened demand ...
Hackers Seize Security Council Powers, Drift Loses $280 Million
Hackers seized control of Security Council powers on the Drift platform, resulting in a loss of $280 million. The incident occurred on April 2, 2026, at 19:09:38 UTC. The location of the attackers rem...
South Korean and Japanese stocks rally on technology sector gains
SEOUL/TOKYO — South Korean and Japanese equity markets rose Thursday, driven by strong gains in the technology sector as investors responded to renewed optimism in the region. The benchmark Kospi ind...
Microsoft to Invest $10 Billion in Japan Data Centers
TOKYO — Microsoft announced plans to invest $10 billion in new data center infrastructure across Japan, marking one of the largest technology infrastructure commitments in the country's history. The i...
Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF Pulls Back From Highs, Remains Up Year-Over-Year
NEW YORK (AP) — The Vanguard Total Stock Market Index ETF has retreated from its recent peak, though the fund remains significantly higher than its valuation from a year ago as of Thursday morning. Th...
Nike Shares Tumble as Analysts Slash Price Targets
NEW YORK — Nike Inc. shares declined sharply on Thursday following a wave of price target reductions from Wall Street analysts, signaling growing concerns over the athletic apparel giant's near-term g...
Nokia Shares Rise on Options Activity Amid AI and 5G Demand Outlook
Nokia shares climbed on Wednesday amid heightened options activity as investors assessed whether surging demand for optical networks and new 5G contracts will sustain the company's growth trajectory. ...
Intel to Repurchase Apollo Stake in Fab 34 for $14.2 Billion
Intel Corp. has agreed to repurchase Apollo Global Management's stake in its Fab 34 semiconductor facility for $14.2 billion, restoring full ownership of the manufacturing plant. The transaction, anno...
Blue Owl Capital Shares Drop as Firm Caps Redemptions Amid Surge in Requests
NEW YORK (AP) — Blue Owl Capital Inc. shares tumbled on Wednesday after the asset manager announced it was capping redemptions in its private credit funds, a move triggered by a sharp increase in inve...
Global Oil Prices Surge Past $107 Amid Unexplained Market Shift
LONDON (AP) — Global crude oil prices climbed sharply on Wednesday, surpassing the $107 per barrel mark in a sudden market shift that has left analysts and traders seeking answers. The spike, recorde...
Global Markets React to White House and Middle East Developments
NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stock markets and global oil prices recorded mixed movements Wednesday as investors weighed fresh developments from the White House and escalating tensions in the Middle East. Th...
Dow Futures Plunge as Trump Vows Escalation Amid Oil Price Surge
WASHINGTON — U.S. stock market futures tumbled Wednesday as President Donald Trump vowed to escalate tensions, sending Dow futures down 700 points while crude oil prices surged to $110 per barrel. Th...
Pakistan Announces Sharp Fuel Price Hikes Amid Regional Tensions
ISLAMABAD — Pakistani officials announced a dramatic increase in fuel prices on Wednesday, with petrol rising by 138 rupees per litre to 458.40 rupees and diesel climbing by 184 rupees per litre to 52...
Americans Turn to Satire as Gas Prices Soar in 2026
WASHINGTON — Americans are increasingly using humor and satire to cope with the financial strain of soaring gas prices, a cultural shift emerging as fuel costs reach new highs across the United States...
Wall Street Closes Higher on Tech and Industrial Gains
NEW YORK — U.S. stock markets closed higher on Wednesday, buoyed by broad advances in technology and industrial sectors. The rally marked a continued upward trajectory for major indices as investors r...
Vietnam Plans Government Stabilization Fund Amid Market Turmoil
HANOI — The Vietnamese government announced plans Wednesday to introduce emergency measures to support its stock market, including the proposed creation of a state-backed stabilization fund, as region...
Indonesia Completes Stock Market Reforms to Restore Investor Confidence
JAKARTA, April 2, 2026 — Indonesia has completed a series of stock market reforms requested by major index providers, marking a significant step toward restoring investor confidence in Southeast Asia'...
JP Morgan Releases Global Fuel Depletion Countdown
NEW YORK — JPMorgan Chase & Co. published a detailed countdown schedule on Thursday outlining projected fuel depletion dates for major continents, a move that has sparked immediate scrutiny from energ...
Citibank Orders Remote Work in Paris, Berlin Amid Terror Threats
PARIS — Citibank ordered employees at its offices in Paris and Berlin to work remotely Wednesday following specific terrorist threats targeting American financial institutions in the French capital. T...
French police secure Goldman Sachs Paris offices amid credible terror threats
PARIS — French police placed the Paris offices of Goldman Sachs under heightened surveillance and protective measures Wednesday following credible terrorist threats targeting the financial institution...
Asian Markets Tumble as Oil Spikes on Trump's Iran Attack Pledge
TOKYO (AP) — Asian stock markets tumbled and crude oil prices surged Wednesday after President Donald Trump vowed to continue military strikes against Iran, escalating geopolitical tensions in the Mid...
Hungary Detains Ukrainian Cash Couriers, Escalating Tensions with EU Financial Sector
BRUSSELS — Hungarian authorities detained Ukrainian cash couriers transporting funds from Austria's Raiffeisen Bank to Ukraine on Wednesday, escalating tensions with Brussels and prompting calls to re...
US Gas Prices Surge to Highest Level Since 2022
WASHINGTON (AP) — The average price of gasoline in the United States has climbed to $4.06 per gallon, reaching its highest point since August 2022. The increase marks a significant shift in the nation...
European Stock Futures Extend Losses Ahead of Trading
BRUSSELS — European stock market futures extended losses early Wednesday as investors weighed economic data and corporate earnings ahead of the opening bell. The EuroStoxx 50 index futures slipped 1.2...
Oil Prices Fall on Trump's Remarks on Iran Conflict
Brent crude futures fell more than 10% on Tuesday as markets reacted to President Donald Trump's assertion that the end of the war in Iran is near. The benchmark price for North Sea crude dropped from...
Oil Prices Surge Past $105 Per Barrel Following Trump Address
NEW YORK — Crude oil prices jumped above $105 per barrel within minutes of the conclusion of a speech delivered by former President Donald Trump on Wednesday, marking a sharp market reaction to his re...
Eli Lilly Stock Surges After FDA Approves First Weight-Loss Pill
INDIANAPOLIS — Eli Lilly shares climbed sharply in after-hours trading Tuesday following the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's approval of the pharmaceutical company's first weight-loss medication. ...
Mizuho raises Archrock price target on compression market strength
NEW YORK — Mizuho Financial Group raised its price target for Archrock Services Inc. on Tuesday, citing robust demand within the industrial compression sector. The Japanese investment bank's move sign...