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Heating Oil price today: ULSD futures jump near 10% as Strait of Hormuz fears bite

Heating Oil price today: ULSD futures jump near 10% as Strait of Hormuz fears bite

U.S. April heating oil futures surged 9.8% to $3.6163 a gallon Thursday, hitting a 52-week high as supply risks and Middle East tensions rattled markets. Brent crude rose to $84.32 a barrel and U.S. WTI to $79.06. Average U.S. retail diesel prices climbed to $4.04 per gallon. Distillate inventories remain about 3% below the five-year average, EIA data showed.
5 March 2026
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UK stock market today: FTSE 100 falls 1.5% as oil jumps; Rentokil and Admiral gain, Wizz Air drops

UK stock market today: FTSE 100 falls 1.5% as oil jumps; Rentokil and Admiral gain, Wizz Air drops

London’s FTSE 100 fell 1.5% to 10,413.94 on Thursday as oil prices surged and investors scaled back bets on Bank of England rate cuts. Rentokil Initial and Admiral rose after posting higher profits, while Wizz Air and Reckitt dropped on outlook warnings. The FTSE 250 lost 0.9%. Brent crude traded near $84.41 a barrel.
5 March 2026
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Stock market today: Dow, S&P 500 futures steady as Iran war keeps oil in focus; bitcoin jumps back to $74,000

Stock market today: Dow, S&P 500 futures steady as Iran war keeps oil in focus; bitcoin jumps back to $74,000

U.S. stock futures were little changed early Thursday as the U.S.-Israeli air war with Iran entered its sixth day, keeping focus on oil and inflation. Dow futures slipped 0.16%, S&P 500 futures edged down 0.01%. Oil prices rose, with Brent at $83.12 a barrel. Bitcoin hit a one-month high as traders watched Washington’s crypto bill debate.
5 March 2026
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South Korea’s KOSPI jumps 10% as Iran war lifts oil toward $84 and rattles global markets

South Korea’s KOSPI jumps 10% as Iran war lifts oil toward $84 and rattles global markets

South Korea’s KOSPI surged nearly 10% after President Lee Jae Myung activated a $68 billion market stabilisation fund. Brent crude briefly topped $84 a barrel as Iran’s missile attack on Israel disrupted shipping, halting tanker traffic in the Strait of Hormuz. Bond yields and the dollar rose as traders scaled back expectations for near-term rate cuts. Qatar declared force majeure on gas exports, warning of at least a month’s disruption.
5 March 2026
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Brent oil price today: Brent holds above $81 as Hormuz disruption keeps traders edgy

Brent oil price today: Brent holds above $81 as Hormuz disruption keeps traders edgy

Brent crude rose 0.4% to $81.69 a barrel in London after sharp swings, as shipping through the Strait of Hormuz remained heavily disrupted for a fifth day. Tanker traffic through the strait dropped to four vessels on March 1, down from an average of 24. U.S. crude stocks climbed by 3.5 million barrels last week. Banks raised oil price forecasts, with UBS warning Brent could top $90 if disruptions persist.
4 March 2026
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India stock market today: Nifty sinks below 24,500 as oil spike hits Sensex; rupee tumbles to record

India stock market today: Nifty sinks below 24,500 as oil spike hits Sensex; rupee tumbles to record

Indian shares fell sharply Wednesday, with the Nifty 50 down 1.55% and Sensex losing 1.40%, as surging Brent crude prices and Middle East tensions rattled markets. The rupee weakened past 92 per dollar for the first time, and 10-year bond yields rose to 6.717%. Airline stocks dropped after reports of flight cancellations. Domestic services PMI showed slowing growth and rising input costs.
4 March 2026
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Delixy Holdings (DLXY) stock jumps 158% after hours as Hormuz disruption rattles oil trade

Delixy Holdings (DLXY) stock jumps 158% after hours as Hormuz disruption rattles oil trade

Delixy Holdings shares soared 158% in after-hours Nasdaq trading Tuesday, rebounding from a 17% drop during the day as crude prices spiked on Middle East supply disruptions. Oil rose after fighting near Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz, halting tanker traffic and pushing up shipping and insurance costs. Delixy, a Singapore-based oil trader, ended the day with a market value of $13.4 million.
4 March 2026
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Oil prices spike past $84 as Iran war shuts Hormuz, rattles global stocks

Oil prices spike past $84 as Iran war shuts Hormuz, rattles global stocks

Oil prices jumped over 3% Wednesday as the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran shut the Strait of Hormuz, halting tanker traffic and stranding about 200 vessels. European gas prices soared more than 50% Monday, prompting an emergency EU meeting, while South Korea’s KOSPI index plunged 12.06%, its steepest drop ever. Global stocks fell sharply as investors sought safe havens. Shipping costs and war-risk premiums surged in the Gulf region.
4 March 2026
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HSBC share price slips again as oil shock keeps UK banks in focus

HSBC share price slips again as oil shock keeps UK banks in focus

HSBC shares fell 1.0% to 1,249.6 pence in early London trading Wednesday, after dropping 5.2% Tuesday amid concerns over Middle East tensions and rising oil prices. UK bank stocks have tracked a global selloff this week as traders scale back expectations for near-term Bank of England rate cuts. HSBC shares will trade ex-dividend on March 12 in London, Hong Kong, and Bermuda.
4 March 2026
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BP share price set for volatile London open as oil jumps on Hormuz shutdown

BP share price set for volatile London open as oil jumps on Hormuz shutdown

Brent crude rose 3.3% to $84.07 as US-Israel-Iran tensions disrupted supply, putting BP in focus before Wednesday’s London open. Iraq has cut oil output by 1.5 million barrels per day and warned reductions could widen if exports remain blocked. BP shares closed up 1.1% Tuesday, outperforming the FTSE 100’s 2.8% drop. Investors traded a record 12.7 million energy contracts on ICE as price risk surged.
4 March 2026
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Qantas share price falls as oil firms on Iran war; buyback start date in focus

Qantas share price falls as oil firms on Iran war; buyback start date in focus

Qantas shares dropped 2.7% to A$8.99 on Wednesday amid renewed pressure on airline stocks as oil prices climbed. CEO Vanessa Hudson cited “pretty good” fuel hedging, with 81% hedged for the second half, but called the crude spike significant as Gulf hubs remained shut for a fourth day. Brent crude rose 1.4% to $82.57 a barrel. Qantas plans to start a share buyback on March 16.
4 March 2026
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Woodside Energy share price rises as oil jumps on Hormuz fears — what to watch next

Woodside Energy share price rises as oil jumps on Hormuz fears — what to watch next

Woodside Energy shares rose 0.9% to A$30.75 in Sydney on Wednesday, ahead of going ex-dividend for a 59 U.S. cent payout on March 5. About 10.9 million shares changed hands as Brent crude hovered near 2025 highs on Middle East supply risks. The S&P/ASX 200 Energy index fell 0.4%, with Santos and Beach Energy both down. Woodside expects to name a new CEO in early 2026 after Meg O’Neill’s departure.
4 March 2026
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Goldman Sachs stock price whipsaws on oil shock, then steadies — what Wall Street is watching next

Goldman Sachs stock price whipsaws on oil shock, then steadies — what Wall Street is watching next

Goldman Sachs shares closed up 0.1% at $862.58 Tuesday after swinging sharply on heavy volume. U.S. stocks fell, with the S&P 500 down 0.94%, as oil surged 4.7% on Middle East tensions and supply concerns. Treasury yields rose, pushing out expectations for a Federal Reserve rate cut. Goldman filed to issue $28.5 million in callable notes due 2035 at a 5% coupon.
4 March 2026
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Exxon Mobil (XOM) stock price slips after hours as oil jumps on Iran conflict; Venezuela plan in focus

Exxon Mobil (XOM) stock price slips after hours as oil jumps on Iran conflict; Venezuela plan in focus

Exxon Mobil shares fell 1.6% to $151.83 in after-hours trading Tuesday, following a volatile session as oil prices surged nearly 5% to their highest in over a year amid Middle East conflict. Investors weighed Exxon’s exposure in the region and comments on a possible return to Venezuela. Chevron slipped 0.4%. Brent settled at $81.40 a barrel, U.S. crude at $74.56.
3 March 2026
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Tesla stock drops after the bell as oil jump rattles markets — what investors watch next

Tesla stock drops after the bell as oil jump rattles markets — what investors watch next

Tesla shares fell 2.6% to $392.98 in after-hours trading Tuesday as oil prices surged about 6%, raising concerns about inflation and delaying expected U.S. rate cuts. The S&P 500 ETF dropped 0.9% and the Nasdaq-tracking QQQ slid 1.1%. Early February data showed Tesla registrations rising sharply in France, Spain, and Norway, but falling in the Netherlands, Denmark, and Italy.
3 March 2026
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American Airlines stock steadies after wild swing as oil shock keeps airlines in focus

American Airlines stock steadies after wild swing as oil shock keeps airlines in focus

American Airlines shares rose 0.6% to $12.60 Tuesday afternoon after rebounding from a nearly 6% drop earlier in the session. Airline stocks swung as Middle East conflict disrupted travel and pushed up oil prices, with over 21,000 flights canceled since U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran. Major Gulf hubs remained closed or restricted for a fourth day. American is set to present at a J.P. Morgan conference March 17.
3 March 2026
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Booking Holdings stock wavers as oil spikes on Iran war, split record date nears

Booking Holdings stock wavers as oil spikes on Iran war, split record date nears

Booking Holdings shares fell 0.2% to $4,170 Tuesday afternoon after dropping as much as 2.7% earlier, as Middle East conflict rattled travel stocks. The company will enact a 25-for-1 stock split, with shareholders of record on March 6 receiving additional shares. Airlines and travel firms faced major disruptions as Gulf hubs remained closed. Brent crude rose 6% to $82 a barrel, adding pressure to the sector.
3 March 2026
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GE Aerospace stock drops 3% as oil jump rattles markets; Bernstein lifts target

GE Aerospace stock drops 3% as oil jump rattles markets; Bernstein lifts target

GE Aerospace shares dropped 3.2% to $334.51 Tuesday afternoon, underperforming peers as oil prices surged and inflation fears rattled markets. The stock fell despite Bernstein raising its price target to $405. RTX and Boeing also declined, with the broader industrials sector down nearly 2%. GE reported a $190 billion backlog and an installed base of 70,000 aircraft engines.
3 March 2026
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US stocks slide as oil jumps and today’s economic calendar stays light; Target up, MongoDB plunges

US stocks slide as oil jumps and today’s economic calendar stays light; Target up, MongoDB plunges

The Dow Jones fell 831.86 points, or 1.7%, Tuesday as oil prices jumped over 7% amid escalating U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran. Brent crude rose $6.07 to $83.81 a barrel, while U.S. 10-year Treasury yields touched 4.10%. Traders pushed back expectations for Fed rate cuts to September. Target shares gained 6% after reporting $30.5 billion in quarterly sales.
3 March 2026
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Stock Market Today

  • Jim Cramer's Top 10 Stock Market Watchlist for Friday
    May 3, 2026, 12:13 AM EDT. Jim Cramer outlines 10 key market movers for Friday, May 1. Apple shares rallied on a robust quarterly report and raised guidance, pushing the S&P 500 above 7,200. Brent crude prices dropped amid easing Middle East tensions. Memory firm Sandisk shifted to long-term contracts but saw shares fall despite earnings beats. Morgan Stanley lifted its Arm Holdings target ahead of May 6 earnings, noting new AI-focused CPUs. Chevron's $4.1 billion cash flow beat estimates as did Mastercard's quarter, though Wall Street remained cautious. Reddit gained from strong sales and user growth with multiple price increases. Citi cut Cardinal Health's target slightly but maintained a buy rating, calling the stock pullback an overreaction.

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3 May 2026
Rivian shares fell 8.4% to $15.02 after first-quarter results beat expectations, as investors focused on cash burn and profitability concerns. Trading volume jumped 78% above average. The company plans to ramp up R2 SUV production in Georgia to 300,000 units annually. Tesla and Lucid Group shares both rose more than 2%.
Vertiv Stock Tests AI Data-Center Rally as VRT Shares Hit Fresh Highs

Vertiv Stock Tests AI Data-Center Rally as VRT Shares Hit Fresh Highs

3 May 2026
Vertiv shares hit a 52-week high Friday before closing at $328.31, following a 30% jump in Q1 net sales to $2.65 billion. The company raised its 2026 outlook and recently acquired Strategic Thermal Labs, expanding its liquid cooling portfolio. Investors await further details at Vertiv’s May 19-20 conference in South Carolina.
AT&T Inc. Raises $6 Billion as 5G and Fiber Bet Enters a Debt Test

AT&T Inc. Raises $6 Billion as 5G and Fiber Bet Enters a Debt Test

3 May 2026
AT&T closed a $6 billion sale of long-dated notes on April 30, with maturities ranging from 2033 to 2066, according to an SEC filing. The company reported first-quarter free cash flow of $2.5 billion, down from $3.1 billion a year earlier, citing higher capital investment. AT&T is preparing to close a $23 billion purchase of EchoStar spectrum licenses. CFO Pascal Desroches said net debt to adjusted EBITDA rose to 2.71 times.
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