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Khadija Saeed

A dedicated markets reporter, she covers stocks, macroeconomics, and major business developments with a sharp eye for detail and accuracy.

XRP price today: Ripple token slides as oil shock fears rattle crypto — what traders watch next

XRP price today: Ripple token slides as oil shock fears rattle crypto — what traders watch next

XRP fell 3.7% to about $1.34 in 24 hours, with $2.5 billion in turnover and a market value near $81.8 billion, Binance data showed. The drop followed a surge in oil prices after the U.S.-Israeli air war against Iran widened, and Whale Alert flagged three Ripple escrow unlocks totaling 1 billion XRP. Brent crude rose up to 13%, while bitcoin climbed 5.43% to $69,271. Turkey proposed a 10% crypto tax bill, Reuters reported.
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Bitcoin price snaps back near $69,000 as Iran conflict and oil spike rattle markets

Bitcoin price snaps back near $69,000 as Iran conflict and oil spike rattle markets

Bitcoin jumped 4.7% to $69,141 Monday, rebounding after a volatile weekend that saw it briefly fall below $64,000. Brent crude surged 8% to $78.74 as investors reacted to the widening U.S.-Israeli air war against Iran and rising inflation risks. U.S. manufacturing data showed prices paid at their highest since October 2022. Turkey proposed a 10% tax on crypto gains, while the CFTC named David Miller as its new enforcement chief.
2 March 2026
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Dow Jones today: Index pares early slide as oil jumps on Middle East conflict

Dow Jones today: Index pares early slide as oil jumps on Middle East conflict

The Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped 0.14% to 48,907.26 by midday Monday as oil prices surged over 5% amid Middle East conflict, raising inflation concerns. Early losses were driven by declines in Sherwin-Williams and 3M. The ISM manufacturing PMI eased, but factory input prices hit a 3.5-year high. BlackRock’s consortium agreed to buy AES for $33.4 billion including debt.
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Gold price today: Safe-haven jump fades after Iran strikes as dollar firms

Gold price today: Safe-haven jump fades after Iran strikes as dollar firms

Gold steadied near $5,284 an ounce Monday after an early surge on fears of a wider Middle East conflict, as oil and the dollar jumped. U.S. crude rose nearly 7%, Brent almost 10%, and the dollar index eyed its biggest one-day move since January. Traders watched for disruptions to energy flows and awaited U.S. payrolls data. Flight cancellations through Dubai threatened to slow physical gold shipments.
2 March 2026
ASX 200 today: Record close holds as oil shock lifts energy, banks stay on watch

ASX 200 today: Record close holds as oil shock lifts energy, banks stay on watch

The S&P/ASX 200 closed at a record 9,200.9 on Monday, led by sharp gains in energy stocks after oil prices surged on Middle East tensions. Financials dropped 1.8%, their worst session since November, while gold miners hit record highs. Magellan Financial announced a full buyout of Barrenjoey Capital Partners for A$1.62 billion. RBA Governor Michele Bullock is set to speak Tuesday ahead of key economic data releases.
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RTX stock price jumps as defense shares rally on Middle East conflict; what investors watch next

RTX stock price jumps as defense shares rally on Middle East conflict; what investors watch next

RTX shares rose 4.4% to $211.51 Monday, hitting a new intraday high as defense stocks advanced on Middle East conflict concerns. Lockheed Martin and RTX both gained over 3%, while Wall Street’s main indexes fell. Brent crude climbed 9% to $79.50 a barrel, and gold rose 3%. Investors await Friday’s U.S. jobs report.
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Goldman Sachs stock rebounds in New York trade, but oil shock keeps Wall Street on edge

Goldman Sachs stock rebounds in New York trade, but oil shock keeps Wall Street on edge

Goldman Sachs shares rose 1% to $863.84 Monday morning, rebounding after last week’s drop even as broader markets fell on Middle East conflict fears and an oil price surge. The bank traded ex-dividend, with a $4.50 payout due March 30. Goldman reported fourth-quarter private credit redemptions of 3.5%, below peers. Bank of America and Citigroup shares traded lower.
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Lockheed Martin stock jumps as Iran conflict jolts markets — what investors watch next

Lockheed Martin stock jumps as Iran conflict jolts markets — what investors watch next

Lockheed Martin shares rose 3% to $674.58 by late morning Monday, outperforming a falling market after U.S. and Israeli strikes killed Iran’s Supreme Leader and triggered retaliatory missile fire. Oil jumped over 8% as some shippers halted traffic through the Strait of Hormuz. RTX and Northrop Grumman each gained about 4%. Investors are watching Iran headlines and Friday’s U.S. jobs report for direction.
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Microsoft stock rises as UAE AI spending details land amid oil shock and OpenAI deal buzz

Microsoft stock rises as UAE AI spending details land amid oil shock and OpenAI deal buzz

Microsoft shares rose 1.2% to $397.31 in morning trading Monday, outperforming other tech giants as oil and gas prices jumped after Middle East strikes disrupted energy routes. The company confirmed $15.2 billion in AI and cloud investments in the UAE through 2029, with $7.3 billion already spent. Investors are watching for Microsoft’s SharePoint event later Monday and its next earnings report in late April.
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Exxon stock price swings higher as oil surges on Iran conflict; what XOM investors watch next

Exxon stock price swings higher as oil surges on Iran conflict; what XOM investors watch next

Exxon Mobil shares rose 1.1% to $154.22 after crude prices spiked on Middle East supply fears, hitting $159.37 before retreating. Brent crude jumped as much as 13% after Israeli and U.S. strikes on Iran disrupted shipping near the Strait of Hormuz. Exxon declared a $1.03 per share dividend and confirmed plans to buy back $20 billion in stock by 2026. Broader U.S. markets fell, with the S&P 500 down 0.79%.
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Netflix stock price slips as JPMorgan turns upbeat on NFLX after $2.8 billion break fee

Netflix stock price slips as JPMorgan turns upbeat on NFLX after $2.8 billion break fee

Netflix shares slipped 0.4% to $96.24 after JPMorgan resumed coverage with an “overweight” rating and $120 target. Netflix waived its right to match Paramount Skydance’s bid for Warner Bros, receiving a $2.8 billion termination fee after the deal collapsed. Co-CEOs said the acquisition was “no longer financially attractive.” CFO Spence Neumann will speak at a Morgan Stanley conference March 4.
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Nvidia stock bucks market slide after $4 billion optics bet — what NVDA traders watch next

Nvidia stock bucks market slide after $4 billion optics bet — what NVDA traders watch next

Nvidia shares rose 1.5% to $179.80 in early trading Monday, bucking declines in chip stocks and the broader market. The company announced $2 billion investments each in Lumentum and Coherent, tied to multiyear supply agreements for advanced optics used in data centers. The moves come ahead of Nvidia’s GTC conference later this month. The Nasdaq was down 0.6% and the S&P 500 slipped 0.5%.
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Stock Market Today

  • Ryder System Shares Rally Amid Valuation Debate
    April 25, 2026, 7:30 AM EDT. Ryder System (NYSE: R) shares surged to $253.34, marking an 88.32% total return over one year and 24.41% in the past month. Despite strong price momentum, the stock trades about 12% above the most followed fair value estimate of $226.56, suggesting it may be overvalued. The company benefits from a transformed business model focused on high-margin contracts and strong cash flow, enabling growth and shareholder returns. Its price-to-earnings ratio of 19.9 times is below the U.S. Transportation sector average of 41.5 times but above Ryder's own fair ratio of 17.9 times, indicating some premium. Investors should weigh potential earnings growth against risks like weak freight markets and used vehicle pricing pressure. Analysts recommend reviewing these factors carefully before deciding on further investment.

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25 April 2026
LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: April 25, 2026, 12:00 AM EDTUpdated: April 25, 2026, 7:40 AM EDT Dell Technologies Stock Valuation Assessment Amid Strong Multi-Year Gains April 25, 2026, 7:40 AM EDT. Dell Technologies (DELL) shares surged 87.2% over 90 days and 424.1% in three years, sparking fresh investor valuation debates. The stock trades at $216.09, about 28% above a fair value estimate of $168.61. This premium reflects optimistic AI server and data center demand projections, driven by escalating enterprise AI and digital transformation spending. Despite record order backlogs and robust growth potential, concerns persist over margin pressures linked to rising memory
LightPath Technologies Stock Just Hit a 52-Week High. Here’s Why LPTH Is Back in Focus

LightPath Technologies Stock Just Hit a 52-Week High. Here’s Why LPTH Is Back in Focus

25 April 2026
LightPath Technologies shares closed up 10.05% at $16.09 in Orlando Friday, after hitting $16.53 and surpassing recent analyst targets. Trading volume jumped to 6.35 million shares. The company reported a $97.8 million backlog and second-quarter revenue of $16.4 million, up 120% from a year earlier. Recent orders and investor focus center on defense optics and infrared camera systems.
Wolfspeed Stock Jumps 13% Before May 5 Earnings Test

Wolfspeed Stock Jumps 13% Before May 5 Earnings Test

25 April 2026
Wolfspeed shares surged 13.36% to $31.23 on Friday, with trading volume hitting 8.4 million shares ahead of its May 5 earnings report. The chipmaker recently cut its debt by about $97 million and lowered annual interest expense by $62 million after refinancing in March. Wolfspeed reported a $151 million net loss last quarter and expects negative gross margins to continue.
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