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US Stock Market Today: Dow Sinks as Oil Shock Tests Wall Street’s Record Run

US Stock Market Today: Dow Sinks as Oil Shock Tests Wall Street’s Record Run

The Dow fell nearly 450 points Monday as tensions near the Strait of Hormuz sent oil prices up 5% to $113.91 a barrel. Iranian reports claimed missiles hit a U.S. vessel, which the U.S. denied, while the UAE said it intercepted Iranian missiles. Most S&P 500 sectors dropped, and volatility rose. Amazon expanded its supply-chain business, hitting UPS and FedEx shares; GameStop proposed a $56 billion bid for eBay.
4 May 2026
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Oil Prices Today: Brent, WTI Rebound as Fragile Iran Ceasefire Leaves Hormuz Choked

Oil Prices Today: Brent, WTI Rebound as Fragile Iran Ceasefire Leaves Hormuz Choked

Oil prices rebounded Thursday as traffic through the Strait of Hormuz stayed below 10% of normal, with just seven ships passing in 24 hours. Brent crude rose 1% to $95.65 a barrel, while U.S. WTI climbed 3.2% to $97.39. North Sea Forties crude hit a record $146.43. Major shippers and banks warned supply disruptions could persist for weeks despite the U.S.-Iran ceasefire.
9 April 2026
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US Stock Market Today: Dow Jones, S&P 500 and Nasdaq Slide as Oil Tops $105 and Fed Cut Hopes Fade

US Stock Market Today: Dow Jones, S&P 500 and Nasdaq Slide as Oil Tops $105 and Fed Cut Hopes Fade

The S&P 500 fell 1% and the Nasdaq dropped 1.3% by midday Thursday as rising oil prices and ongoing Iran war concerns rattled markets. Brent crude climbed above $105, fueling inflation fears and pushing 10-year Treasury yields to 4.38%. Tech stocks led losses, with Meta down 6.8% after a jury verdict. Energy shares rose, and Olaplex surged 51% after a $1.4 billion buyout.
26 March 2026
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Oil Surges Above $105 as Iran War Jolts Stocks and Pushes Gas Prices Toward $4

Oil Surges Above $105 as Iran War Jolts Stocks and Pushes Gas Prices Toward $4

Oil rose above $105 a barrel Thursday after Iran rejected U.S. talks, sending London shares down over 1%. U.S. gasoline averaged $3.98 a gallon, up $1 from a month ago. The Strait of Hormuz remains a key risk, with Barclays warning a prolonged closure could remove up to 14 million barrels a day from the market. Wall Street futures and Asian shares fell as investors reassessed the impact.
26 March 2026
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US Stock Market Today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq Slide as Oil Spike Hits Rate-Cut Hopes

US Stock Market Today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq Slide as Oil Spike Hits Rate-Cut Hopes

The Dow fell about 460 points midday Thursday, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq dropped up to 1% as Brent crude briefly topped $119 a barrel. The declines followed a Fed-driven selloff after higher inflation data and comments from Chair Jerome Powell. Fed officials now project 2.7% PCE inflation by year-end, up from December’s forecast. Initial jobless claims dropped to 205,000 last week.
19 March 2026
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S&P 500, Nasdaq and Dow Slip Again as $100 Brent and Soft GDP Rattle Wall Street

S&P 500, Nasdaq and Dow Slip Again as $100 Brent and Soft GDP Rattle Wall Street

Wall Street fell Friday, with the Nasdaq down 0.91% and the S&P 500 off 0.38% as Brent crude stayed above $100. U.S. GDP growth was revised down to 0.7% for Q4, while January’s core PCE inflation hit 3.1%. Morgan Stanley limited withdrawals from a private-credit fund amid industry stress. Adobe shares dropped 6.4% after CEO Shantanu Narayen announced plans to step down.
13 March 2026
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UK Stock Market Today: FTSE 100 Rebounds as Oil Slides, Persimmon Leads London Rally

UK Stock Market Today: FTSE 100 Rebounds as Oil Slides, Persimmon Leads London Rally

London’s FTSE 100 jumped 1.6% to 10,412.54, ending a three-day slide as oil prices fell and President Trump suggested the Middle East war could soon end. Brent crude dropped 6.8% to $92.21 a barrel after Monday’s surge. The FTSE 250 rose 1.9%. Investors saw a 98% chance the Bank of England would hold rates on March 19, according to LSEG data.
10 March 2026
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Barclays PLC Shares Stay Under Pressure as MFS Fallout Meets Oil Shock

Barclays PLC Shares Stay Under Pressure as MFS Fallout Meets Oil Shock

Barclays shares fell 2.86% Monday as investors assessed its £495 million exposure to failed lender Market Financial Solutions and a surge in oil prices hit UK assets. The FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 both closed at five-week lows. Barclays declined to comment on regulatory scrutiny over its MFS exposure. Santander and other European banks also saw losses as crude oil jumped over 25% to nearly $120 a barrel.
9 March 2026
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Barclays faces a £500 million MFS exposure as lenders hunt for answers

Barclays faces a £500 million MFS exposure as lenders hunt for answers

Barclays is owed about £500 million by companies linked to collapsed UK mortgage lender Market Financial Solutions, according to Bloomberg. The figure is among the largest exposures tied to the lender’s administration. Investors are reviewing risks as banks and funds assess potential losses. MFS collapsed after allegations of financial irregularities and mismanagement.
5 March 2026
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UK stocks Monday: Iran strikes jolt oil, Barclays credit scare lingers, earnings stack up

UK stocks Monday: Iran strikes jolt oil, Barclays credit scare lingers, earnings stack up

Oil and shipping risks after U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran are expected to drive London’s market open Monday, following OPEC+’s tentative deal to raise output as Gulf shipments stalled. The FTSE 100 closed Friday at a record 10,910.55, up 0.6%, with Barclays down 4.2% and IAG off 7.5%. At least 150 tankers anchored outside Hormuz on Sunday after Iranian warnings. UK factory PMI data is due at 09:30 GMT.
1 March 2026
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FTSE 100 record close meets Iran-oil risk: what could move London stocks this week

FTSE 100 record close meets Iran-oil risk: what could move London stocks this week

The FTSE 100 closed Friday at a record 10,910.55, up 0.6%, marking its third straight all-time high. U.S.-Israeli strikes killed Iran’s Supreme Leader, prompting some oil shipments to pause and Brent crude to hit $73. OPEC+ meets Sunday to discuss a possible April output hike. UK earnings and U.S. payrolls data are expected to influence rate expectations this week.
1 March 2026
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US Dollar Forecast After Iran Attacks: Will USD Jump When Markets Reopen?

US Dollar Forecast After Iran Attacks: Will USD Jump When Markets Reopen?

The dollar index closed Friday at 97.61, just before U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran triggered Iranian missile attacks across the Gulf. Oil prices jumped, with Brent settling at $72.48 a barrel, and Wall Street ended lower. OPEC+ meets Sunday to discuss output as markets brace for volatility. Iran targeted Gulf states hosting U.S. forces; UAE media reported one death in Abu Dhabi.
28 February 2026
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Natural gas price forecast: Iran strikes sharpen focus on Strait of Hormuz ahead of Monday open

Natural gas price forecast: Iran strikes sharpen focus on Strait of Hormuz ahead of Monday open

U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran over the weekend heightened concerns about LNG tanker routes through the Strait of Hormuz, prompting Greece to warn its ships away from the area. EU gas storage stood at just 30.09% full on Feb. 27. European TTF gas closed Friday at €32.43/MWh, up 1.69%, while U.S. Henry Hub settled at $2.859/mmBtu, up 1.06%. Traders expect renewed risk premiums when markets reopen Monday.
28 February 2026
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FTSE 100 just closed at a record — here’s what to watch on the London Stock Exchange next week

FTSE 100 just closed at a record — here’s what to watch on the London Stock Exchange next week

The FTSE 100 closed at a record 10,910.55 on Friday, up 0.6%, marking its third straight all-time high and an eighth consecutive monthly gain. Miners and defensives led the advance, while Barclays dropped 4.2% after the Market Financial Solutions fallout. Rolls-Royce posted a 40% profit jump and announced a major buyback. The Bank of England’s next rate decision is set for March 19.
28 February 2026
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  • Nvidia Stock Sees Multiple Price-Target Increases After Strong Q1 Earnings
    May 21, 2026, 9:25 AM EDT. Nvidia Corp received at least 18 price-target hikes from Wall Street analysts following its stronger-than-expected fiscal Q1 earnings report. Despite these bullish revisions, shares showed little movement in trading, reflecting cautious investor sentiment amid the positive outlook on the chipmaker's financial performance. The price-target increases indicate analysts' confidence in Nvidia's growth prospects and market position in the semiconductor sector.

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21 May 2026
POET Technologies shares fell in premarket trading Thursday after a $400 million direct offering of 19.05 million shares and warrants. The stock closed Wednesday at $14.78, up 13.1%, but slipped to $14.38 before the open. Proceeds will fund a major manufacturing expansion. The sole buyer was MMCAP International Inc. SPC.
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