Today: 16 July 2026

Khadija Saeed

Khadija Saeed is a financial markets reporter at TS2.tech, specializing in stocks, technology and emerging industries. She studied economics and finance at the London School of Economics and previously worked in market research before moving into financial journalism. Her coverage focuses on the companies, innovations and economic trends influencing global investors. Follow Khadija Saeed on Google News.

Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq Rebound as Trump Signals Flexibility on Strait of Hormuz, but Oil Risk Lingers

Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq Rebound as Trump Signals Flexibility on Strait of Hormuz, but Oil Risk Lingers

U.S. stocks bounced back Tuesday morning, after the Wall Street Journal said President Donald Trump had indicated to aides he’d end the military operation against Iran, even if the Strait of Hormuz stayed mostly shut. That report hasn’t been independently confirmed. By 10:30 a.m. ET, the Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 555 points, or 1.2%. The S&P 500 added 1.6%, while the Nasdaq jumped 2.1%, recovering from a volatile Monday session.
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TQQQ, QLD Bets Grow at Wealth Advisers as Nasdaq Correction Tests Leveraged ETFs

TQQQ, QLD Bets Grow at Wealth Advisers as Nasdaq Correction Tests Leveraged ETFs

Several U.S. wealth managers bulked up on leveraged Nasdaq-100 bets at year-end, filings show. Sherman Wealth Management snapped up 42,668 shares of ProShares UltraPro QQQ, according to market notes dated March 29 and March 30. Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services more than doubled its stake, now holding 135,309 shares. Woodward Diversified Capital increased its ProShares Ultra QQQ holdings as well.
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Jamie Dimon Rolls Out JPMorgan’s $80 Billion American Dream Initiative as Private Markets Bet Grows (JPMorgan Chase)

Jamie Dimon Rolls Out JPMorgan’s $80 Billion American Dream Initiative as Private Markets Bet Grows (JPMorgan Chase)

JPMorgan Chase rolled out its multi-year American Dream Initiative on Tuesday, pledging close to $80 billion in loans to U.S. small businesses through the next ten years. CEO Jamie Dimon warned the American Dream is “slipping out of reach for too many people.” The plan also puts focus on housing, financial health, healthcare access, and workforce training, according to the bank.
31 March 2026
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Blackstone Names Tommy Fleetwood First Global Brand Ambassador as Wealth Management Push Heats Up

Blackstone Names Tommy Fleetwood First Global Brand Ambassador as Wealth Management Push Heats Up

Blackstone tapped Tommy Fleetwood, ranked No. 4 in the world, as its inaugural global brand ambassador Tuesday, striking a deal that aligns the $1.3 trillion asset manager with the high-profile golfer in its bid to attract more wealthy individual investors. President Jon Gray called Fleetwood a model of “disciplined performance, fierce determination, and high ethical standards.” For Fleetwood, it’s about “consistency” and “trust.”
31 March 2026
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Oil Prices Today: Brent Near $115 After Iran Tanker Attack, U.S. Gas Clears $4. (Reuters)

Oil Prices Today: Brent Near $115 After Iran Tanker Attack, U.S. Gas Clears $4. (Reuters)

Brent crude stuck close to $115 a barrel on Tuesday, pausing after another sharp move, as traders sifted through indications that President Donald Trump could be open to ending the Iran war—even as new shipping attacks and the Strait of Hormuz closure kept tensions high. U.S. West Texas Intermediate stayed north of $104, putting both contracts in position for the biggest monthly surge ever.
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Stock Market Today

  • Conagra Brands (CAG) Trades 4% Under Consensus After Dividend Cut, Downbeat Earnings
    July 16, 2026, 1:20 AM EDT. Conagra Brands (CAG) is trading at $14.09, roughly 4% under the consensus analyst target of $14.59, after a big dividend cut and guidance for lower fiscal 2027 earnings. The company booked a quarterly net loss, hit by large non-cash impairment charges. That weighed on sentiment, even though the stock rose 2.32% over the past seven days. Analyst calls on CAG range from $12.00 to $23.00, showing uncertainty over a rebound with inflation and changing buyer habits in play. Some modest undervaluation remains, but the case for a move higher depends on profit and margin improvements, and risks stick around.
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