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Oil Price Today: Brent Climbs Above $103 as Hormuz Risk, U.S.-Iran Deadlock Drive Crude Higher

Oil Price Today: Brent Climbs Above $103 as Hormuz Risk, U.S.-Iran Deadlock Drive Crude Higher

Brent crude rose $1.47 to $103.38 a barrel Thursday as U.S.-Iran talks stalled and Iran seized two ships in the Strait of Hormuz. U.S. gasoline and distillate inventories dropped sharply, while exports hit a record 12.88 million barrels per day. Brent later neared $105 as European shares fell and bond yields climbed. Asia’s crude imports are set to drop 22% in April, the lowest since 2016.
23 April 2026
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Asia Stocks Slip From Record Highs as Oil Surges Above $100 and Nikkei Fails to Hold 60,000

Asia Stocks Slip From Record Highs as Oil Surges Above $100 and Nikkei Fails to Hold 60,000

Japan’s Nikkei closed down 0.75% at 59,140.23 after briefly topping 60,000, as Brent crude climbed to $103.3 a barrel amid renewed tensions in the Strait of Hormuz. MSCI’s Asia-Pacific index outside Japan slipped 0.5%. South Korea’s economy grew 1.7% in Q1, beating forecasts, with SK Hynix reporting a five-fold profit jump. Hong Kong’s Hang Seng fell 1.1%, China’s CSI300 dropped 0.8%.
23 April 2026
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US Stock Market Today Premarket: Futures Slip From Record Highs as Oil Tops $103, Tesla and IBM in Focus

US Stock Market Today Premarket: Futures Slip From Record Highs as Oil Tops $103, Tesla and IBM in Focus

U.S. stock futures slipped Thursday after the S&P 500 and Nasdaq hit record closes, as Brent crude stayed above $103 a barrel amid shipping tensions in the Strait of Hormuz. GE Vernova surged 13.75% on raised forecasts, Boeing climbed 5.53% after a smaller loss, while Tesla and IBM shares fell in late trading on spending and growth concerns.
23 April 2026
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Sensex, Nifty Fall Again Today as Oil Holds Above $100 and HSBC Cuts India to Underweight

Sensex, Nifty Fall Again Today as Oil Holds Above $100 and HSBC Cuts India to Underweight

Indian stocks fell Thursday, with the Nifty 50 at 24,207.25 and Sensex at 77,799.23 by early afternoon, as Brent crude stayed above $100 and HSBC downgraded Indian equities to “underweight.” The rupee dropped to a three-week low past 94 per dollar. Foreign investors have pulled $4.3 billion from Indian shares in April. Pharma shares rose, but financials and automakers led declines.
23 April 2026
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UK Stock Market Today: FTSE 100 Slides as Oil Tops $103, Sainsbury and WH Smith Warn on Profits

UK Stock Market Today: FTSE 100 Slides as Oil Tops $103, Sainsbury and WH Smith Warn on Profits

London’s FTSE 100 fell 0.59% to 10,414.79 by 08:38 BST as Brent crude climbed above $103 and Sainsbury and WH Smith issued fresh profit warnings. March UK inflation accelerated to 3.3%, and consumer optimism hit a record low. Sainsbury flagged Iran war risks to its 2026/27 profit, while WH Smith cut its outlook and suspended its dividend. Britain’s budget deficit narrowed, but March borrowing exceeded forecasts.
23 April 2026
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US Stock Market Today: S&P 500, Dow, Nasdaq Slip as Oil Jumps and Fed Uncertainty Caps Rally

US Stock Market Today: S&P 500, Dow, Nasdaq Slip as Oil Jumps and Fed Uncertainty Caps Rally

The S&P 500 fell 0.32% to 7,086.48 Tuesday afternoon as rising oil prices and Treasury yields erased early gains. Brent crude climbed again after a 5.6% jump Monday, following U.S.-Iran ceasefire tensions. UnitedHealth raised its full-year outlook, and Amazon pledged up to $25 billion in Anthropic. March retail sales rose 1.7%, the biggest increase in a year.
21 April 2026
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Oil Price Today: Brent Drops Below $95 as U.S.-Iran Talks Test the Market’s Biggest Risk

Oil Price Today: Brent Drops Below $95 as U.S.-Iran Talks Test the Market’s Biggest Risk

Brent crude fell below $95 a barrel Tuesday as traders focused on possible U.S.-Iran peace talks, despite ongoing disruption in the Strait of Hormuz. Brent futures dropped 69 cents to $94.79, while U.S. WTI for May lost $1.12 to $88.49. The IEA said Middle East outages cut global oil supply by 10.1 million barrels per day in March, the largest disruption on record. U.S. crude exports are rising but cannot fully replace lost Middle East shipments.
21 April 2026
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US Stock Market Today: S&P 500, Nasdaq Slip From Records as Oil Spike Tests Wall Street Rally

US Stock Market Today: S&P 500, Nasdaq Slip From Records as Oil Spike Tests Wall Street Rally

U.S. stocks fell Monday as oil prices surged, with the Dow down 0.12%, S&P 500 off 0.33%, and Nasdaq losing 0.55% by midday. Brent crude jumped 5.1% to $94.99 after the U.S. seized an Iranian ship and Hormuz shipping slowed. Tech shares led losses, while strong corporate earnings limited the decline. A U.S.-Iran ceasefire deadline looms Tuesday night.
20 April 2026
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Stock Market Today: S&P 500, Nasdaq, Dow Futures Fall as Oil Jumps and Iran Ceasefire Wobbles

Stock Market Today: S&P 500, Nasdaq, Dow Futures Fall as Oil Jumps and Iran Ceasefire Wobbles

U.S. stock futures dropped about 0.4% and Brent crude rose nearly 5% early Monday after Washington seized an Iranian cargo ship and Tehran halted new talks. Shipping through the Strait of Hormuz slowed sharply, with only three crossings in 12 hours, raising concerns over oil supply and inflation. European airline stocks fell 3–4%, while Exxon Mobil and Chevron gained about 1% in premarket trading.
20 April 2026
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Australia Stock Market Today: ASX 200 Stalls Near 9,000 as NAB Slides, Oil Shock Keeps Traders on Edge. (Indo Premier)

Australia Stock Market Today: ASX 200 Stalls Near 9,000 as NAB Slides, Oil Shock Keeps Traders on Edge. (Indo Premier)

Australian shares edged up 0.1% to 8,953.30 Monday, as gains in gold miners and consumer stocks offset losses in banks and energy. Energy shares fell 3% after Viva Energy warned of reduced output at its Geelong refinery. National Australia Bank lifted loan loss provisions to A$706 million, citing higher fuel costs. Consumer sentiment dropped 12.5% in April to a two-year low.
20 April 2026
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Oil Prices Today: Brent Jumps Toward $96 as U.S.-Iran Ceasefire Wobbles

Oil Prices Today: Brent Jumps Toward $96 as U.S.-Iran Ceasefire Wobbles

Oil prices surged over 6% Monday after the U.S. seized an Iranian cargo ship, raising fears over the Hormuz Strait’s security. Brent crude climbed to $95.9 a barrel, while at least two merchant ships reported gunfire during passage. More than 20 vessels crossed Hormuz Saturday, the busiest day since March 1. Iran and China called for restraint, but 10–11 million barrels per day remain offline.
20 April 2026
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Chevron Stock Falls as Oil Prices Crash — Then Strait of Hormuz Risk Returns

Chevron Stock Falls as Oil Prices Crash — Then Strait of Hormuz Risk Returns

Chevron shares fell 2.2% to $183.99 Friday as oil prices plunged after Iran briefly reopened the Strait of Hormuz. Reuters reported Sunday that shipping stalled again following renewed tensions, with at least two ships reporting gunfire. Brent crude dropped 9% Friday to $90.38 a barrel. Chevron’s trading volume more than doubled to 15.7 million shares.
19 April 2026
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Oil Prices Plunge, Dow Jones Jumps After Iran Reopens Strait of Hormuz (Reuters)

Oil Prices Plunge, Dow Jones Jumps After Iran Reopens Strait of Hormuz (Reuters)

Oil prices dropped and U.S. stocks hit new records Friday after Iran reopened the Strait of Hormuz to commercial shipping during a 10-day ceasefire. Brent crude fell to $88.90 a barrel, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq set highs. Iran said passage is open but with restrictions, and the U.S. Navy warned of lingering mine threats. Major shipping lines remained cautious about resuming transit.
17 April 2026
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US Stock Market Today: S&P 500, Nasdaq Hit Records as Oil Slides on Hormuz Reopening

US Stock Market Today: S&P 500, Nasdaq Hit Records as Oil Slides on Hormuz Reopening

The S&P 500 and Nasdaq hit new intraday records Friday after Iran said the Strait of Hormuz would stay open during a 10-day truce, sending oil below $90 a barrel. The Dow reached a two-month high, while Exxon and Chevron fell about 5% as crude dropped. American Airlines rose 8%. Shipping firms warned risks remain in the strait, with U.S. Navy citing unclear mine threats.
17 April 2026
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Chevron Stock Falls Despite Supreme Court Win as Oil Prices Tumble on Hormuz Reopening

Chevron Stock Falls Despite Supreme Court Win as Oil Prices Tumble on Hormuz Reopening

Chevron shares fell 3.8% to $180.99 by midday Friday after Iran said the Strait of Hormuz remained open, pushing oil prices lower. The drop followed Chevron’s warning last week of a potential $2.7 billion to $3.7 billion first-quarter earnings hit from temporary accounting effects. A Supreme Court win in Louisiana litigation failed to offset the selloff. Exxon and ConocoPhillips also declined.
17 April 2026
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UK Stock Market Today: FTSE 100 Slips as Oil Cushions London Shares, Workspace Tumbles

UK Stock Market Today: FTSE 100 Slips as Oil Cushions London Shares, Workspace Tumbles

London’s FTSE 100 fell 0.18% to 10,570.49 on Friday, trailing gains in Paris and Frankfurt as investors grew cautious ahead of Iran conflict talks. Workspace shares plunged 14% after warning of lower 2027 profits. Tesco, easyJet, and Dunelm flagged pressure from the conflict and consumer pullback. Brent crude hovered near $98, supporting oil stocks but keeping broader sentiment fragile.
17 April 2026
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US Stock Market Before Open Today: S&P 500 Futures Hold Near Records as Oil Falls and Netflix Slumps

US Stock Market Before Open Today: S&P 500 Futures Hold Near Records as Oil Falls and Netflix Slumps

U.S. stock futures were steady early Friday, with the S&P 500 near record highs as oil fell below $100 on hopes for renewed U.S.-Iran talks. Netflix shares dropped after weak guidance and news that chairman Reed Hastings will not seek re-election. The Nasdaq closed at a record for a 12th straight session Thursday. Treasury yields held near 4.32% as markets bet the Federal Reserve will stay on hold this year.
17 April 2026
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S&P 500 Nears Record as Iran Talk Hopes Sink Oil, Lift Dow and Nasdaq in Earnings Rush

S&P 500 Nears Record as Iran Talk Hopes Sink Oil, Lift Dow and Nasdaq in Earnings Rush

U.S. stocks surged Tuesday, with the S&P 500 nearing its January record as oil prices fell and hopes rose for renewed U.S.-Iran talks. The Nasdaq gained about 2%, marking its longest winning streak since 2021, while the Dow climbed nearly 318 points. Producer prices rose less than expected in March. BlackRock and Citigroup reported strong quarterly results.
15 April 2026
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Stock Market Today

  • Nifty Set for Sideways Trend Amid Weak Market Breadth: Sudeep Shah
    May 23, 2026, 3:52 AM EDT. The Nifty index edged up 0.27% to 23,719.30, supported by financial stocks but capped by profit booking in pharma and healthcare sectors. SBI Securities' Sudeep Shah highlighted a continued narrow trading range with weak momentum indicators like the relative strength index (RSI) and average directional index (ADX), reflecting market indecision. Market breadth is notably weak, with gains restricted to select stocks and sectors largely consolidating, signaling limited broad participation. Shah expects the Nifty to remain range-bound between 23,350-23,900 until a clear breakout occurs, with key resistance at 23,850-23,900 and support near 23,350-23,400. This restrained movement suggests sideways trends will dominate near-term market action.

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Dow Hits Record Close; All Eyes Turn to Holiday-Week Trading

Dow Hits Record Close; All Eyes Turn to Holiday-Week Trading

23 May 2026
The Dow closed at a record 50,579.70 on Friday, while the S&P 500 notched its eighth straight weekly gain. After-hours trading saw SPY, QQQ, DIA, and IWM all move lower. U.S. markets will be closed Monday for Memorial Day. Investors await Thursday’s inflation data.
IREN Stock Pauses as Nvidia Rally Cools Before Holiday

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23 May 2026
IREN shares fell 2.1% to $56.83 Friday, ending a two-day rally but closing the week up 7.4%. The stock’s moves follow a $3.4 billion AI cloud deal with Nvidia and a $3 billion convertible note offering. March-quarter revenue dropped to $144.8 million, with a net loss of $247.8 million. U.S. markets close Monday for Memorial Day; trading resumes Tuesday.
AXT stock reaches record; investors weigh risk to rally

AXT stock reaches record; investors weigh risk to rally

23 May 2026
AXT shares jumped 16.37% to $140.83 on Friday, hitting a 52-week high and trading above all recent analyst targets. The surge followed strong demand for AI-linked optical networking hardware and a sharp rise in indium phosphide orders. First-quarter revenue climbed to $26.9 million, with gross margin turning positive. Management forecast Q2 profitability and a backlog over $100 million.
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