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Stock Market Today: US Futures Slide Before the Bell as Oil Tops $100; Goldman Falls, Exxon and Baker Hughes Rise

Stock Market Today: US Futures Slide Before the Bell as Oil Tops $100; Goldman Falls, Exxon and Baker Hughes Rise

U.S. stock futures fell Monday as failed U.S.-Iran talks pushed Brent crude to $102.52 and U.S. oil to $104.22 a barrel. Dow futures dropped 1.06%, S&P 500 0.63%, and Nasdaq 0.62% by 8:32 a.m. ET. Goldman Sachs beat profit estimates but slid 4% premarket, while energy shares rose and travel stocks declined on higher fuel costs.
13 April 2026
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Sensex Slides 703 Points, Nifty Ends Below 23,850 as Oil Tops $100 After U.S.-Iran Talks Fail

Sensex Slides 703 Points, Nifty Ends Below 23,850 as Oil Tops $100 After U.S.-Iran Talks Fail

The Sensex fell 702.68 points to 76,847.57 and the Nifty 50 dropped 207.95 points to 23,842.65 as Brent crude surged nearly 8% to $102.8 a barrel. The rupee slid 0.7% to 93.3750 per dollar, its sharpest decline in two weeks. Reliance Industries, HPCL, and BPCL shares dropped after the government raised export duties. Indian markets will be closed Tuesday for a local holiday.
13 April 2026
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US Stock Market Today: CPI, Oil and Iran Truce Set the Tone Before the Open

US Stock Market Today: CPI, Oil and Iran Truce Set the Tone Before the Open

Dow e-minis slipped 0.15% before Friday’s open, with S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 futures each down 0.08% as traders awaited March CPI data and watched U.S.-Iran tensions. Economists expect headline CPI to rise 0.9% for March and 3.3% year-on-year. Weekly jobless claims increased to 219,000. Brent crude traded near $97 a barrel, while shipping through the Strait of Hormuz remained well below normal.
10 April 2026
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US Stock Market Today: Wall Street Rises Again, but Oil and Fed Fears Keep the Rally on Edge

US Stock Market Today: Wall Street Rises Again, but Oil and Fed Fears Keep the Rally on Edge

The Dow rose 337 points, or 0.7%, by 1 p.m. Thursday as oil prices retreated after Israel announced direct talks with Lebanon and hopes for a U.S.-Iran ceasefire steadied markets. Amazon shares climbed on news its AWS AI services topped $15 billion in annualized revenue. The Fed signaled possible rate hikes if inflation persists. Oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz remained sharply reduced.
9 April 2026
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Sensex Falls 931 Points, Nifty Slides as Oil Prices Jump and Iran-U.S. Ceasefire Doubts Hit Indian Stocks

Sensex Falls 931 Points, Nifty Slides as Oil Prices Jump and Iran-U.S. Ceasefire Doubts Hit Indian Stocks

The Sensex dropped 931.25 points, or 1.20%, to 76,631.65 on Thursday as oil prices rebounded and doubts over an Iran-U.S. ceasefire rattled investors. Banks led the decline, while mid-caps, small-caps, and metals outperformed. Foreign investors extended their selling streak, and the rupee slipped to 92.6575 per dollar. Strait of Hormuz traffic remained near a standstill.
9 April 2026
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India Stock Market Today: Sensex Drops Over 1,100 Points, Nifty Slips as Oil Rebound Revives Risk Fears

India Stock Market Today: Sensex Drops Over 1,100 Points, Nifty Slips as Oil Rebound Revives Risk Fears

Indian stocks fell sharply Thursday afternoon, with the Sensex down 1.51% and the Nifty 50 off 1.12% as oil prices rebounded and U.S.-Iran ceasefire concerns resurfaced. Financials and IT shares led declines, with HDFC Bank, SBI, and ICICI Bank losing up to 2.27%. The World Bank warned the West Asia crisis threatens India’s growth and inflation outlook. India imports about 90% of its oil.
9 April 2026
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UK Stock Market Today: FTSE 100 Holds Near 10,600 as Oil Rebound Tests Ceasefire Rally

UK Stock Market Today: FTSE 100 Holds Near 10,600 as Oil Rebound Tests Ceasefire Rally

FTSE 100 held near 10,600 Thursday after a 2.5% rally to a one-month high, outperforming European peers as Germany’s DAX and France’s CAC 40 fell. Brent crude rebounded toward $98 on renewed U.S.-Iran ceasefire doubts. A Bank of England survey showed lenders expect mortgage demand to rise in Q2. British builders faced record cost inflation in March.
9 April 2026
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Stock Market Today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq Rise on Iran Ceasefire Hopes; Oil Above $110, Seagate Surges, Tesla Falls

Stock Market Today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq Rise on Iran Ceasefire Hopes; Oil Above $110, Seagate Surges, Tesla Falls

The Dow rose 165 points Monday as the S&P 500 and Nasdaq marked a fourth consecutive gain. Brent crude settled at $109.77 and WTI at $112.40 amid uncertainty over Iran ceasefire talks. Seagate shares jumped after a Morgan Stanley upgrade, while Tesla fell on delivery and cash-flow concerns. Futures stayed near flat ahead of President Trump’s Tuesday deadline on Iran.
7 April 2026
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Oil Prices Today: WTI Settles Above $112 as Hormuz Risk Keeps Brent Near $110

Oil Prices Today: WTI Settles Above $112 as Hormuz Risk Keeps Brent Near $110

Oil prices rose Monday, with U.S. WTI settling at $112.41 a barrel and Brent at $109.77 amid ongoing disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz. OPEC+ agreed to a modest quota increase for May, but analysts say the move has limited impact while up to 15 million barrels per day remain delayed. Saudi Arabia has benefited from higher prices, while Iraq and Kuwait face steep losses. Iraqi exports could recover quickly if safe passage resumes.
6 April 2026
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Dow Jones Today: Industrial Average Rises as Iran Ceasefire Hopes Offset Oil and Fed Fears

Dow Jones Today: Industrial Average Rises as Iran Ceasefire Hopes Offset Oil and Fed Fears

The Dow Jones rose 83.20 points to 46,587.48 by midday Monday as hopes for Iran ceasefire talks steadied Wall Street. JPMorgan Chase and Visa led gains, while oil stayed above $110 a barrel and services PMI slipped to 54.0. Iran rejected a ceasefire, and President Trump set a Tuesday deadline to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Trading was lighter due to holidays in Europe and Asia.
6 April 2026
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Stock Market Today: Dow Futures Edge Up, Oil Swings as Trump’s Iran Threats Keep Wall Street on Edge

Stock Market Today: Dow Futures Edge Up, Oil Swings as Trump’s Iran Threats Keep Wall Street on Edge

U.S. stock futures rose slightly Monday while oil prices slipped, as traders watched cease-fire talks in the Iran conflict and President Trump’s threats to Tehran. S&P 500 futures gained 0.3%, Brent crude hovered near $108 a barrel, and Exxon Mobil shares fell 1.3% premarket. Citigroup pushed its forecast for a Fed rate cut to September after strong jobs data. Iran has refused to reopen the Strait of Hormuz under a truce, keeping oil markets tense.
6 April 2026
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Wall Street Recovers After Iran Oil Shock, but Hormuz Hopes Now Face a CPI Test

Wall Street Recovers After Iran Oil Shock, but Hormuz Hopes Now Face a CPI Test

U.S. crude surged to $111.54 a barrel Thursday, its biggest daily jump since 2020, after President Trump vowed intensified attacks on Iran. The S&P 500 rose 0.1% and the Nasdaq 0.2%, while United Airlines and Carnival fell over 3% and Tesla dropped 5.4%. Gasoline prices topped $4 a gallon nationwide. Traders watched for updates on the Strait of Hormuz, which remains closed.
3 April 2026
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Dow Jones Industrial Average Today: Index Claws Back Most of Early Drop as Oil Shock Rattles Wall Street

Dow Jones Industrial Average Today: Index Claws Back Most of Early Drop as Oil Shock Rattles Wall Street

The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 154 points, or 0.3%, by midday Thursday after an early plunge, as oil prices surged near $114 a barrel following President Trump’s warning of intensified U.S. attacks on Iran. Airlines dropped up to 3% on fuel concerns, while the S&P 500 energy index rose 0.4%. Investors faced added uncertainty ahead of the Easter weekend and Friday’s U.S. jobs report.
2 April 2026
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Dow Jones, S&P 500, Nasdaq Sink as Trump’s Iran Speech Sends Oil Higher Again

Dow Jones, S&P 500, Nasdaq Sink as Trump’s Iran Speech Sends Oil Higher Again

U.S. stocks dropped sharply Thursday, with the Dow down 565 points and oil prices jumping after President Trump vowed tougher military action against Iran in a prime-time address. Brent crude rose 7.9% to $109.12 a barrel, while U.S. crude climbed 12.5% to $112.60. Investors reacted to the lack of a clear plan for reopening the Strait of Hormuz. Airline shares fell as fuel-cost concerns resurfaced.
2 April 2026
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Sensex, Nifty Reverse After Rs 10 Lakh Crore Wipeout as Rupee Jumps, Iran Oil Fears Linger

Sensex, Nifty Reverse After Rs 10 Lakh Crore Wipeout as Rupee Jumps, Iran Oil Fears Linger

Indian shares rebounded from steep early losses Thursday, with the Sensex closing up 0.25% and the Nifty 50 rising 0.15% after the Reserve Bank of India’s intervention triggered the rupee’s biggest one-day gain since 2013. The rupee jumped 1.8% to close at 93.10 per dollar. Banks led early declines, and India’s March manufacturing PMI fell to 53.9 from 56.9. Brent crude hovered near $109 a barrel.
2 April 2026
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Exxon Stock Sinks 5%, Wiping Out $36 Billion as Oil Slide Jolts Energy Shares

Exxon Stock Sinks 5%, Wiping Out $36 Billion as Oil Slide Jolts Energy Shares

Exxon Mobil shares fell 5.2% to $160.78 Wednesday, erasing $36 billion in value, after oil prices dropped on signs the U.S. could soon end its war with Iran. Brent crude settled at $101.16 a barrel, down 2.7%. The S&P 500 energy index dropped 3.9% even as the broader S&P 500 rose. By Thursday, oil rebounded nearly 7% after Trump said attacks on Iran would continue.
2 April 2026
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Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq Rebound as Trump Signals Flexibility on Strait of Hormuz, but Oil Risk Lingers

Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq Rebound as Trump Signals Flexibility on Strait of Hormuz, but Oil Risk Lingers

U.S. stocks surged Tuesday after reports President Trump was open to ending military action against Iran even if the Strait of Hormuz stayed closed. The Dow jumped 555 points by midmorning, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq also rallied. Oil prices remained volatile, with Brent near $107 a barrel. The S&P 500 and Dow, however, were still set for their steepest monthly losses since 2022.
31 March 2026
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India Stock Market Outlook: Sensex, Nifty Enter New Fiscal Year on Edge as Oil Surges, Rupee Cracks 95

India Stock Market Outlook: Sensex, Nifty Enter New Fiscal Year on Edge as Oil Surges, Rupee Cracks 95

The Sensex fell 1,635.67 points and the Nifty 50 dropped 488.2 points on Monday, capping their worst fiscal-year losses since 2020. The rupee hit a record low of 95.21 per dollar before closing at 94.83, down 11% for the year. Foreign investors pulled $19.69 billion from Indian equities, while Brent crude hovered near $115 a barrel. Indian cash markets are closed March 31 and April 3.
31 March 2026
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  • Queen Mary Highlights Tasmanian Biodiversity Loss on Royal Visit
    May 23, 2026, 4:39 AM EDT. Queen Mary marked Biodiversity Day by sharing photos from her childhood street in Tasmania, spotlighting the region's rich but vulnerable seaweed forests. These dense underwater forests support hundreds of species but have lost 95% coverage due to ocean warming. The University of Tasmania is actively restoring this ecosystem through innovative projects involving sea urchin management and indigenous collaboration. This local conservation effort, emphasized during Queen Mary's March visit with King Frederik, underscores the global importance of protecting unique coldwater biodiversity. Queen Mary expressed pride in her Tasmanian roots during their first official visit to the area since 2005, highlighting the critical connection between local action and broader environmental benefits.

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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

IREN Stock Pauses as Nvidia Rally Cools Before Holiday

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.
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