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IBEX 35 week ahead: Oil shock risk, Santander jitters and fresh data in focus on Spain’s BME

IBEX 35 week ahead: Oil shock risk, Santander jitters and fresh data in focus on Spain’s BME

Spanish stocks reopen Monday after U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran raised supply fears and pushed Brent oil toward $100. The IBEX 35 last closed down 0.73% at 18,360.80, with banks under pressure after Santander fell 2.8% on UK credit worries. Acciona Energia proposed a 93% dividend cut and flagged 2 billion euros in asset sales. Amadeus beat earnings forecasts and approved a 500 million euro buyback.
ASX Week Ahead: Record-high ASX 200 faces GDP, trade tests as global oil risk hangs over markets

ASX Week Ahead: Record-high ASX 200 faces GDP, trade tests as global oil risk hangs over markets

The S&P/ASX 200 closed at a record 9,198.6 on Friday, up 0.25%, led by gains in miners and rare earths. Coles and Woolworths slipped after results, while Block jumped and Bapcor fell on a capital raising. Investors await key economic data next week, including GDP and housing approvals. Offshore, global stocks dipped and oil prices rose on Middle East concerns.
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.
Wall Street week ahead: Iran strikes, oil risk and jobs report loom for S&P 500, Dow

Wall Street week ahead: Iran strikes, oil risk and jobs report loom for S&P 500, Dow

U.S.-Israeli strikes killed Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, prompting Tehran to close the Strait of Hormuz and halt tanker traffic, according to Reuters. The S&P 500 fell 0.4% to 6,878.88 Friday, capping its weakest month since March 2025. Oil settled at $72.48 a barrel as traders braced for supply disruptions. OPEC+ members meet Sunday to discuss possible output increases.
1 March 2026
GE Aerospace stock price: what to watch on NYSE:GE after Iran strikes rattle oil and supply chains

GE Aerospace stock price: what to watch on NYSE:GE after Iran strikes rattle oil and supply chains

GE Aerospace shares rose 0.4% to $342.26 Friday, near recent highs, as U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran pushed oil prices up and led several tanker owners to suspend shipments through the Strait of Hormuz. Wall Street fell, with the S&P 500 down 0.43% and Brent crude up 2.45% to $72.48. Airlines canceled flights across the Middle East. Melrose Industries warned supply bottlenecks and tariffs could constrain aerospace output in 2026.
Airline stocks to watch after Iran strikes: United, Delta, IAG, Lufthansa hit by oil and flight disruption risk

Airline stocks to watch after Iran strikes: United, Delta, IAG, Lufthansa hit by oil and flight disruption risk

U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran Saturday triggered flight cancellations and empty airspace over Iran and Iraq, with Lufthansa and Wizz Air suspending routes until March 7. Oil prices surged Friday, with Brent up 2.45% to $72.48 a barrel. Airline shares in Europe and the U.S. fell sharply, while VLCC tanker rates from the Middle East to China topped $200,000 a day.
Oil prices jump on Iran deal jitters as Brent nears $73; OPEC+ meeting next

Oil prices jump on Iran deal jitters as Brent nears $73; OPEC+ meeting next

Crude oil prices climbed Friday, with WTI up 2.2% at $66.66 a barrel and Brent at $72.43, after the U.S. military moved forces into the Middle East. Traders cited supply risks from U.S.-Iran tensions and awaited Sunday’s OPEC+ meeting. Analysts noted a $4–$10 risk premium in prices, despite forecasts of oversupply later in 2026. Abu Dhabi and Saudi Arabia increased exports to buffer the market.
Oil prices jump as U.S.-Iran nuclear talks whip Brent and WTI

Oil prices jump as U.S.-Iran nuclear talks whip Brent and WTI

Brent crude rose $1.17 to $72.02 a barrel and U.S. WTI gained 87 cents to $66.29 Thursday as traders reacted to stalled U.S.-Iran nuclear talks in Geneva. U.S. crude inventories jumped by 16 million barrels last week, but the market largely ignored the build. OPEC+ is weighing a possible 137,000 bpd output increase for April. China may trim crude imports from April after recent price gains.
26 February 2026
Brent oil price dips from seven-month peak as U.S.-Iran talks loom

Brent oil price dips from seven-month peak as U.S.-Iran talks loom

Brent crude slipped 0.35% to $70.86 a barrel by 1821 GMT Tuesday, after reaching $71.90 earlier. Traders cited geopolitical risk ahead of U.S.-Iran nuclear talks and a recent Ukrainian drone attack that forced Russia’s Transneft to cut pipeline intake by 250,000 barrels per day. VLCC freight rates from the Middle East to China rose above $170,000 a day. U.S. crude fell 0.6% to $65.9.
24 February 2026
BP share price rises as oil nears seven-month highs — what investors watch next

BP share price rises as oil nears seven-month highs — what investors watch next

BP shares rose 0.42% to 476.10 pence in early London trading Tuesday as Brent crude hit a six-month high of $72.44. Europe’s oil and gas index reached a record Monday, driven by firmer oil prices amid U.S.-Iran tensions. Traders are watching nuclear talks in Geneva on Thursday and BP’s earnings on April 28. BP paused $750 million in buybacks and took $4 billion in charges earlier this month.
Oil price today: Brent slips but holds near six-month high as U.S.-Iran talks, tariffs loom

Oil price today: Brent slips but holds near six-month high as U.S.-Iran talks, tariffs loom

Brent crude fell 37 cents to $71.39 a barrel and WTI dropped 27 cents to $66.21 by midday Monday, both near six-month highs. U.S.-Iran nuclear talks and new U.S. tariffs kept risk premiums elevated. Global stocks slipped and gold rose after President Trump announced a temporary 15% global tariff. Goldman Sachs raised its Q4 2026 oil forecast, citing low inventories but warned of downside risks if sanctions ease.
Exxon Mobil stock price today: XOM rises as oil hovers near six-month highs and Supreme Court cases draw focus

Exxon Mobil stock price today: XOM rises as oil hovers near six-month highs and Supreme Court cases draw focus

Exxon Mobil shares rose 2.2% to $150.47 Monday, outperforming the broader market as oil prices held near six-month highs. The U.S. Supreme Court agreed to hear Exxon's bid to dismiss Boulder’s climate lawsuit and a separate $1 billion Helms-Burton claim against Cuba. Brent crude slipped 0.52% to $71.39 a barrel. Traders await U.S.-Iran talks in Geneva on Thursday.
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  • Is Corteva (CTVA) Undervalued After 30% Gain Over Past Year?
    May 3, 2026, 12:58 AM EDT. Corteva (CTVA) shares have gained 30.4% over the past year but may still be undervalued. A Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) analysis by Simply Wall St estimates an intrinsic value of $93.51 per share, compared to the current price around $80.85, implying a 13.5% undervaluation. The model uses projected free cash flows, growing from $2.8 billion to $3.4 billion by 2035. Despite short-term volatility with a 5.4% decline last month, the stock's year-to-date return is 19.3%. The company's valuation score is 1 out of 6, reflecting mixed signals depending on the valuation method. Investors should consider the company's position in agricultural seeds and crop protection and its scale when assessing future growth prospects.

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Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

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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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