Financial
Invesco Factor Strategies Outpace S&P 500 Since March Lows
CHICAGO — Nine factor-based investment strategies tracking the S&P 500 have outperformed the benchmark index this year, with two specific approaches showing significant gains since the market bottomed...
Revolut Targets $200 Billion Valuation for Future Listing
LONDON (AP) — Fintech giant Revolut is aiming for a $200 billion valuation in a future stock market listing, a move that would significantly increase the stake of founder Nik Storonsky. The company, b...
Dow Jones Surges on Iran Remarks, UnitedHealth Earnings
NEW YORK — The Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed on Tuesday as investors reacted to diplomatic comments from President Donald Trump regarding Iran, while strong quarterly earnings from UnitedHealth...
US Futures Rise on Chip Demand Despite Inflation Concerns
NEW YORK — U.S. stock futures climbed Monday as robust global demand for semiconductors and record export orders from Taiwan offset investor anxieties over persistent inflation and elevated borrowing ...
Morningstar Analyst Urges Retirees to Shift Portfolios Amid Market Volatility
NEW YORK (AP) — Christine Benz of Morningstar is advising retirees and those approaching retirement to de-risk their investment portfolios by reducing equity exposure and increasing allocations to bon...
Apple Shares Fall on CEO Departure News as Amazon Rises on AI Investment
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Apple Inc. shares declined Monday following the announcement that CEO Tim Cook plans to step down from his role, while Amazon.com Inc. stock gained ground after confirming a major...
Bitcoin Volatility Dips Below South Korea's Kospi Amid Geopolitical Turmoil
SEOUL, April 21 (AP) — Bitcoin's price volatility has fallen below that of South Korea's Kospi stock index for the first time in recent memory, marking a notable shift in market dynamics as geopolitic...
Apple Stock Surges 1,900% Under Tim Cook's Leadership Since 2011
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Apple Inc. shares have appreciated more than 1,900% since Tim Cook assumed the role of chief executive officer in 2011, positioning the technology giant as the 38th best-performin...
U.S. Crude Futures Surge to $99.70 Per Barrel Amid Market Volatility
NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. crude oil futures climbed to $99.70 per barrel on Monday, marking a significant upward shift in energy markets as traders reacted to shifting global supply dynamics. The ben...
MSCI Extends Indonesia Stock Market Review to June
SINGAPORE — MSCI Inc. extended its review of Indonesia's stock market by one month to June, the index provider announced Monday, as it continues to assess a series of economic reforms announced by the...
Major US Stocks Surge After Earnings and Strategic Announcements
NEW YORK (AP) — Major U.S. stocks posted significant after-hours price movements Monday following a wave of earnings reports and strategic announcements from key industry players. Amazon, Apple, Stee...
Stock market risks amid Iran war revives interest in Indian government bonds
NEW DELHI — Rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East have prompted investors to shift capital into Indian government bonds, seeking a safer haven as stock market volatility increases. The Reser...
QXO Shares Fall on $17 Billion TopBuild Acquisition Deal
NEW YORK — Shares of QXO dropped Monday following the company's announcement of a $17 billion agreement to acquire building products distributor TopBuild, a move that has raised immediate concerns amo...
Global Oil Prices Surge Amid Unclear Market Drivers
Global oil prices continued their upward trajectory on Monday, marking another day of significant gains in energy markets. The sustained increase has drawn attention from investors and industry analys...
BlackBerry Shares Jump on Expanded QNX-Nvidia Edge AI Partnership
TORONTO (AP) — BlackBerry Ltd. shares surged Monday following an announcement that its QNX software division has expanded its integration with Nvidia Corp.'s Edge AI platform, signaling a strategic pu...
Cramer Outlines Four Factors Shielding U.S. Markets From Iran Tensions
NEW YORK — The U.S. stock market has shown remarkable resilience amid escalating military tensions in Iran, a phenomenon financial analyst Jim Cramer attributes to four dominant economic forces oversh...
Global Markets Hit Record Highs Amid Uncertainty Over Looming Risks
Global stock markets reached record highs on Sunday, April 20, 2026, as investors pushed valuations to unprecedented levels despite warnings of two significant, yet undefined, risks looming on the hor...
Nasdaq Ends 13-Day Streak as U.S.-Iran Tensions Escalate
NEW YORK — The Nasdaq Composite ended a 13-day winning streak with a loss Monday as escalating tensions between the United States and Iran weighed on investor sentiment. U.S. stock futures remained la...
USA Rare Earth Acquires Serra Verde in $2.8 Billion Deal to Expand Operations
HOUSTON (AP) — USA Rare Earth announced a $2.8 billion acquisition of Serra Verde, a rare-earth producer, on Sunday to expand its mine-to-magnet operations and solidify its position in the global supp...
Dow Jones Falls as U.S.-Iran Tensions Rise; Tech Stocks Lag
NEW YORK — The Dow Jones Industrial Average declined Monday as escalating tensions between the United States and Iran triggered investor caution across Wall Street. The broader market downturn was led...
Goldman Sachs analysts forecast market rally to persist despite US-Iran tensions
NEW YORK — Goldman Sachs analysts predict the U.S. stock market rally will continue despite ongoing geopolitical tensions between the United States and Iran, signaling a shift in investor sentiment to...
President Questions $25 Million Federal Reserve Renovation Cost
WASHINGTON — President of the United States on Monday sharply criticized the escalating costs associated with renovating Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s office, questioning why a project initial...
Senate Banking Committee Schedules Confirmation Hearing for Kevin Warsh as Fed Chair Nominee
WASHINGTON — The Senate Banking Committee is scheduled to hold a confirmation hearing for Kevin Warsh on April 21, 2026, to consider his nomination for chairman of the Federal Reserve. The hearing is ...
French prosecutors open investigation into Bank Audi France over money laundering allegations
PARIS — French prosecutors have opened a formal investigation into Bank Audi France and the Richelieu group, examining allegations of money laundering, aggravated breach of trust, and possible tax fra...
Agios Pharmaceuticals Shares Tumble After Novo Nordisk Sickle Cell Data
NEW YORK — Shares of Agios Pharmaceuticals Inc. fell approximately 25% on Monday following the release of positive clinical trial data from rival Novo Nordisk A/S regarding an experimental therapy for...
US Futures Rise as Apple Names Ternus CEO Amid Escalating US-Iran Tensions
NEW YORK — U.S. stock futures edged higher Monday morning as investors weighed the announcement of a leadership change at Apple Inc. against escalating geopolitical tensions between the United States ...
Stock Futures Drop Amid Escalating U.S.-Iran Tensions
NEW YORK — U.S. stock futures fell sharply on Monday as investors reacted to escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East following a U.S. military seizure of an Iranian cargo ship and threats ...
American Airlines Rejects United Merger Bid Amid Rising Geopolitical Tensions
NEW YORK — American Airlines formally rejected a merger proposal from rival United Airlines on Monday, marking a significant shift in the U.S. aviation sector as investors weigh the implications for m...
U.S. Stocks Volatile in Premarket Trading Amid Geopolitical Tensions, Tech Deals
NEW YORK — U.S. stocks experienced significant volatility in premarket trading on Sunday as investors reacted to a confluence of geopolitical developments, corporate acquisitions, and regulatory annou...
Musk Acquires $1.4 Billion in SpaceX Shares Through Trust
WASHINGTON — Elon Musk purchased $1.4 billion worth of SpaceX shares last year through his family trust, a move that significantly increases his personal stake in the aerospace manufacturer. The tran...