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Oil Prices 3 March 2026 - 4 March 2026

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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Circle (CRCL) stock jumps as oil shock shifts rate bets; insider sale filing lands

Circle (CRCL) stock jumps as oil shock shifts rate bets; insider sale filing lands

Circle Internet Group shares rose 5.8% to $101.76 Tuesday amid volatile trading, as investors focused on its rate-sensitive USDC stablecoin business. CFO Jeremy Fox-Geen sold 47,908 shares at $90 on Feb. 26 under a pre-arranged plan. Mizuho raised its price target to $100. The market faces inflation fears as oil prices surge and the U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran escalates.
3 March 2026
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Dow futures slide as Iran war jolts oil and rattles global stocks

Dow futures slide as Iran war jolts oil and rattles global stocks

U.S. stock futures dropped 1.8% and South Korea’s Kospi fell 7.2% as the U.S.-Israel war with Iran entered its fourth day. Oil surged 15% in two days and European gas prices jumped 40% after attacks in Tehran, Beirut, and on U.S. embassies, with shipping through the Strait of Hormuz disrupted. Washington ordered evacuations from parts of the Middle East. Qatar halted LNG production, and tanker rates to Asia quadrupled.
3 March 2026
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JetBlue stock price slides premarket as oil spike haunts airlines; Barclays turns less bearish

JetBlue stock price slides premarket as oil spike haunts airlines; Barclays turns less bearish

JetBlue shares fell 2.1% to $5.11 in premarket trading Tuesday after a 5.78% drop the previous session, as oil prices surged on supply fears linked to the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran. Barclays upgraded JetBlue but warned airline stocks remain under pressure from rising fuel costs and Middle East tensions. Brent crude rose over $3, briefly hitting its highest since January 2025.
3 March 2026
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Glencore share price slides 3% as war-driven oil shock hits London miners — what’s next for GLEN stock

Glencore share price slides 3% as war-driven oil shock hits London miners — what’s next for GLEN stock

Glencore shares fell 3.2% to 517.1 pence in early London trading Tuesday, reversing from a 12-month high. Rio Tinto, BHP, and Anglo American also declined as European stocks dropped on renewed Middle East tensions and rising oil prices. The STOXX 600 slipped 1.3% after Iran said the Strait of Hormuz was closed to marine traffic. Investors are watching inflation signals and Glencore’s April 30 production update.
3 March 2026
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HSBC share price drops again as oil shock hits banks — what investors watch next

HSBC share price drops again as oil shock hits banks — what investors watch next

HSBC shares fell 2.5% to 1,299 pence in early London trading Tuesday, extending last week’s slide as Middle East conflict drove oil prices higher and clouded interest rate outlooks. Barclays and Lloyds also dropped, reflecting a wider selloff in UK banks. HSBC disclosed two senior executives sold shares in late February. Investors are watching HSBC’s March 12 ex-dividend date and the Bank of England’s March 19 decision.
3 March 2026
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Lloyds share price drops again as oil shock hits UK banks ahead of Reeves update

Lloyds share price drops again as oil shock hits UK banks ahead of Reeves update

Lloyds shares fell over 2% to 97.86 pence in early London trading Tuesday, extending losses for UK banks amid inflation and rate cut uncertainty. Oil price gains and Middle East tensions have pushed investors toward safe-haven assets. Traders now see a 52% chance of a Bank of England rate cut in March, down from 78% last week. Lloyds disclosed continued share buybacks and new share issuances for employee plans.
3 March 2026
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Santos stock price ends higher as oil surges again; dividend FX update lands

Santos stock price ends higher as oil surges again; dividend FX update lands

Santos shares closed up 0.97% at A$7.28 Tuesday, tracking a third straight rise in oil prices as Middle East tensions fueled supply concerns. The company set currency rates for its 10.3 US-cent final dividend, payable March 25, and confirmed it will be unfranked. Director Vanessa Guthrie bought 5,500 shares at A$6.84 each, raising her indirect stake to 44,688 shares.
3 March 2026
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Macquarie Group share price slides again as oil shock grips markets — what MQG investors watch next

Macquarie Group share price slides again as oil shock grips markets — what MQG investors watch next

Macquarie Group shares fell 1.6% to A$196.71 in Sydney, extending losses after a 6.4% drop, as oil prices rose on Middle East supply fears. The S&P/ASX 200 closed down 1.34%, while volatility hit a three-month high. Brent crude climbed 2.2% to $79.44 a barrel amid concerns over the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran. Macquarie made no announcements Tuesday, leaving shares exposed to global market swings.
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Stock Market Today

  • UnitedHealth Group Stock Drops Amid Challenges but Gains on Medicare Advantage Boost
    April 12, 2026, 8:04 AM EDT. UnitedHealth Group (UNH) stock fell 41% over the past year after missing earnings estimates and cutting full-year guidance, pressured by higher costs and a Justice Department probe into Medicare billing. The company plans to scale back Medicare Advantage offerings in 16 states. However, the Trump administration's approval of a 2.48% payment rate increase for Medicare Advantage in 2027 provides a positive catalyst, improving profitability and encouraging program expansion. Despite the recent stock decline, UnitedHealth remains an attractive dividend stock with a 2.9% yield. Management projects 2026 revenue of $439 billion, up from $337.6 billion in 2025, and earnings rising to $24 billion from $19 billion last year.

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Bitcoin Price Today Slips After Iran Talks End Without Deal, but ETF Buyers Keep Showing Up

Bitcoin Price Today Slips After Iran Talks End Without Deal, but ETF Buyers Keep Showing Up

12 April 2026
Bitcoin fell 1.4% to $71,707 on Sunday after U.S.-Iran talks in Islamabad ended without a deal. Spot bitcoin ETFs logged net inflows last week, with BlackRock and Fidelity leading Friday’s buying. Morgan Stanley launched its MSBT fund on April 8, the first Wall Street bank to debut a bitcoin ETF. U.S. inflation data showed headline CPI up 3.3% in March, while core CPI rose 2.6%.
XRP Price Today: XRP Slips to $1.33 After Failed U.S.-Iran Talks Hit Crypto

XRP Price Today: XRP Slips to $1.33 After Failed U.S.-Iran Talks Hit Crypto

12 April 2026
XRP slipped about 1% to $1.33 on Sunday after U.S.-Iran peace talks in Islamabad ended without a deal, pressuring crypto markets. The token traded in a narrow range, with bitcoin and ether also weaker. XRP’s market cap stands at $81.7 billion, with $1.96 billion in daily volume. The token remains 63.5% below its all-time high.
Gold Price Today: Bullion Near $4,762 After Weekly Gain, but Failed Iran Talks Cloud Outlook

Gold Price Today: Bullion Near $4,762 After Weekly Gain, but Failed Iran Talks Cloud Outlook

12 April 2026
Spot gold steadied at $4,761.79 an ounce Friday after a third weekly gain, with U.S. futures at $4,787.40. The dollar posted its biggest weekly drop since January, making gold cheaper for non-U.S. buyers. U.S.-Iran talks ended without a deal, keeping geopolitical risks high. China’s central bank increased gold reserves for a 17th month, reaching 74.38 million ounces.
Wall Street Feels the Heat (and Thrill): Fed Cuts, Tariffs & Mega-Mergers Set NYSE Buzz

US Stock Market Today: Live Updates 12.04.2026

12 April 2026
Futu Holdings (FUTU) rose 10.2% in the past week but trades 13.4% below its January level. Shares closed at $154.50, while analysts estimate intrinsic value at $245.48. The company posted a 92.2% return over 12 months. Valuation models indicate earnings exceed risk costs, supporting long-term growth projections.
India F-35 Deal Hits Pause: Lockheed Martin Says No Direct Talks, U.S. Door Still Open

India F-35 Deal Hits Pause: Lockheed Martin Says No Direct Talks, U.S. Door Still Open

11 April 2026
Lockheed Martin said it is not in direct talks with India over the F-35, clarifying that any approach must go through official U.S. and Indian channels under the Foreign Military Sales process. Indian officials confirmed no formal discussions on acquiring the F-35 have begun. India recently approved a $40 billion military upgrade, including other fighter jets, while Lockheed’s F-21 remains in a separate competition.
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