Financial
U.S. Stock Indices Tumble as Recession Risk Nears 50% Amid Geopolitical Tensions
NEW YORK — U.S. stock indices fell sharply on Saturday as the probability of an economic recession approached a critical 50% threshold, driven by escalating geopolitical conflicts and sudden energy pr...
US Markets Slide as Economic Confidence Drops Amid Iran Conflict and Oil Surge
NEW YORK — U.S. economic confidence declined on Saturday as equity markets remained in negative territory, pressured by escalating tensions in the Middle East, surging oil prices, and a disappointing ...
Brent Crude Futures Surge Past $115 Per Barrel
LONDON (AP) — Brent crude oil futures climbed above $115 per barrel at the open on Saturday, marking a significant jump in global energy prices. The rally occurred during early trading hours, with the...
Popular Bank Stock Pulls Back Amid Valuation Review
NEW YORK — Shares of Popular Bank (BPOP) experienced a notable pullback on Friday as investors reassessed the regional lender's valuation amid shifting market dynamics. The stock, which has seen volat...
U.S. Officials, Analysts Weigh $200 Oil Price Scenario for 2026
WASHINGTON — U.S. government officials and Wall Street analysts are evaluating scenarios in which global oil prices could surge to $200 per barrel by 2026. The prospect has emerged as a central topic ...
Israeli Gasoline Prices Set to Hit 8 Shekels Per Liter Amid Regional Tensions
JERUSALEM — The price of a liter of gasoline in Israel is set to rise to approximately 8 shekels for the first time in four years, driven by escalating regional tensions and the ongoing conflict with ...
Nasdaq Notifies Autozi of $50 Million Listing Shortfall
NEW YORK — Nasdaq notified Autozi Internet Technology Global Ltd. on Saturday that the company has failed to meet the exchange's minimum market value requirement for 30 consecutive business days, resu...
Hundreds of French Gas Stations Close Amid Fuel Shortages
PARIS (AP) — Hundreds of gas stations across France have closed their doors this week as a severe fuel shortage disrupts daily life and commerce throughout the nation. The closures, which began in ear...
Carlson Publishes Analysis on Market Performance Following Corrections
NEW YORK — Financial analyst Ben Carlson published a new article on Saturday titled 'How the Stock Market Performs After a Correction - A Wealth of Common Sense,' examining historical market trends fo...
Neil Patel Publishes Investment Strategy Article on Fool.com
NEW YORK — Digital marketing expert Neil Patel published an article on Fool.com on Saturday titled '1 Ridiculously Easy Way to Beat the Stock Market Experts,' offering a new perspective on investment ...
Global Energy Stocks Surge Over 56% Amid Unclear Market Drivers
LONDON (Reuters) - Global energy stocks climbed more than 56% in a sharp rally that analysts say may have further room to grow, marking a significant shift in the sector's performance. The surge, repo...
Wall Street Braces for Economic Impact of Iran Conflict Amid Trump's Market Focus
NEW YORK — Wall Street investors are closely monitoring the escalating conflict with Iran as surging oil prices threaten to disrupt economic stability, while President Donald Trump maintains a sharp f...
S&P 500 Achieves Rare Market Milestone for Fourth Time in 76 Years
NEW YORK — The S&P 500 index has completed a rare market feat for only the fourth time in 76 years, prompting analysts to examine historical precedents for the direction of U.S. equities. The mileston...
Wall Street Analysts Highlight Dividend Stocks for Long-Term Growth
NEW YORK — Wall Street analysts are recommending a selection of dividend-paying stocks as investors seek solid returns and long-term capital appreciation amid evolving market conditions. The recommend...
Oil Prices Hit Record Highs Amid Iran Conflict as Gold Retreats
Global oil prices surged to record levels on Saturday as escalating conflict in Iran disrupted supply chains and heightened fears of a prolonged energy crisis. Simultaneously, gold prices experienced ...
Powell Signals Potential Economic Pain if Inflation Spikes
WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell signaled on Saturday that the central bank stands ready to take aggressive action if inflation pressures re-emerge, a move that could trigger vola...
Seven Mainboard IPOs Set for Stock Market Debut in India
NEW DELHI — Seven companies, including Central Mine Planning, are scheduled to make their initial public offering debuts on India's main stock exchanges in the coming week. The coordinated listings ma...
Wall Street Journal Analysis Outlines Market Resilience Amid Global Conflict
NEW YORK — A new analysis published in the Wall Street Journal on March 29, 2026, argues that the U.S. stock market possesses sufficient structural strength to withstand ongoing global military confli...
Ruane advocates Buffett strategy amid market downturn
LONDON (AP) — Christopher Ruane, a prominent financial writer based in the United Kingdom, has advised investors to adopt a Warren Buffett approach to profit as the stock market moves down. The recomm...
Hartley Outlines Strategy for Identifying Dividend Stocks in UK Market
LONDON, March 29 (AP) — Financial analyst Mark Hartley has outlined a three-factor framework for investors seeking to identify quality dividend stocks capable of generating passive income within the U...
Moody's Recession Model Signals U.S. Economic Risk Amid Oil Price Surge
NEW YORK — Moody's recession model has triggered a warning signal indicating a potential economic downturn in the United States, driven by a sharp increase in global oil prices. The rating agency's in...
Morgan Stanley Issues Stark Warning for Gold and Equity Investors
NEW YORK — Morgan Stanley issued a stark warning to investors holding positions in gold and equities on Saturday, signaling a potential shift in market dynamics as the financial sector braces for vola...
Berkshire Hathaway Shares Extend Losing Streak to Eight Days
NEW YORK (AP) — Shares of Berkshire Hathaway Inc. fell for the eighth consecutive trading day on Friday, marking the longest losing streak for the conglomerate since December 2018. The decline comes a...
Australian Prime Minister Albanese Addresses Fuel Shortage Concerns in Telegram Post
CANBERRA — Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese addressed growing public concern over fuel shortages in a statement posted on the messaging platform Telegram on Friday. The post, published early...
US Stocks Hit New Lows as Brent Oil Surpasses $110 Amid Global Tensions
NEW YORK — U.S. stock benchmarks tumbled to fresh lows on Friday as escalating global conflicts drove Brent crude oil prices above $110 a barrel, intensifying fears of stagflation and economic slowdow...
U.S. Markets Plunge as Iran War Fears Trigger Fifth Consecutive S&P 500 Decline
NEW YORK — U.S. stock markets tumbled Thursday, with the S&P 500 posting its fifth consecutive weekly loss and both the Dow Jones Industrial Average and Nasdaq Composite entering correction territory ...
Major U.S. ETFs Hit Year-to-Date Lows Amid Iran Conflict
NEW YORK (AP) — The SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust and the Invesco QQQ Trust closed at year-to-date lows on Thursday as the ongoing conflict in Iran approaches its one-month mark, intensifying investor concer...
Amazon Shares Fall as AI Spending Weighs on Margins
SEATTLE — Amazon.com Inc. shares declined Thursday as investors reacted to the e-commerce and cloud computing giant's intensified artificial intelligence spending, which is pressuring profit margins a...
U.S. Stocks Extend Losing Streak as Rate Hike Fears Mount
NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks closed lower Thursday for a fifth straight week, marking the longest weekly losing streak for the Dow Jones Industrial Average and S&P 500 since 2022. The sell-off was driv...
S&P 500 Records Fifth Consecutive Week of Losses Amid Iran War Concerns
NEW YORK — The S&P 500 index closed Friday at its lowest point in five weeks, marking the benchmark's worst weekly losing streak in approximately four years as investors grow increasingly impatient wi...