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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.
27 February 2026
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Bitcoin price sinks toward $70,000 as Trump-era rally fades and ETF money runs out

Bitcoin price sinks toward $70,000 as Trump-era rally fades and ETF money runs out

Bitcoin fell as low as $69,000 Thursday, its weakest level since November 2024, before recovering to around $71,000. Analysts cited tech-led selling in Asia, U.S. spot bitcoin ETF outflows over $500 million, and concerns about tighter liquidity under likely Fed chair Kevin Warsh. Ether hovered near $2,100 as investors shifted to gold and other safe havens.
5 February 2026
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Swiss Stock Market Today – November 24, 2025: SMI Climbs on Tech Rally as Julius Baer Slumps After Loan-Loss Hit

Swiss Stock Market Today – November 24, 2025: SMI Climbs on Tech Rally as Julius Baer Slumps After Loan-Loss Hit

The Swiss Market Index closed up 0.17% at 12,654.12 on Monday, lifted by gains in VAT Group, Logitech, and Holcim. Losses in Julius Baer and ongoing legal concerns at UBS limited the advance. The STOXX 600 rose about 0.3% as investors bet on a U.S. rate cut and watched Ukraine peace talks in Switzerland. Trading volume in SMI stocks was near recent averages.
25 November 2025
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Swiss Stock Market Today, November 18, 2025: SMI Slips as Roche Soars, ABB, Zurich and ams-Osram Drag the Index

Swiss Stock Market Today, 21 November 2025: SMI Holds Near Flat as Tech Slides and Defensives Lift Zurich

The Swiss Market Index erased early losses to trade 0.08% higher at 12,553 points by mid-morning Friday, as investors shifted from tech to defensive blue chips. UBS shares fell after a $3 billion buyback, while SGS rose on an acquisition. Nestlé digested a top executive’s retirement, and Schindler’s HR chief exited abruptly. The STOXX 600 dropped 1% amid global tech sell-offs and Fed uncertainty.
21 November 2025
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  • Australian Shares Dip as US-Iran Truce Wavers, Oil Prices Bounce
    April 8, 2026, 11:27 PM EDT. Australian shares stumbled Thursday, with the S&P/ASX200 edging down 0.04% to 8,947.9, following Wednesday's best session in a year. Market sentiment cooled amid fading hopes for a US-Iran ceasefire, as the strategically critical Strait of Hormuz reportedly closed again, a claim denied by the White House. Energy stocks rebounded 2.3%, led by Woodside's 3.3% gain, tracking rising oil prices. However, the raw materials sector retreated 0.9%, with major miners BHP, Rio Tinto, and Fortescue shedding gains. Copper miner Sandfire Resources dropped almost 4% after a production downgrade. Packaging firm Orora slumped over 17% due to Middle East conflict disruptions. Banking stocks offered support, with NAB and other lenders advancing, lifting the financial sector by 0.7%. Market caution persists amid ongoing regional tensions.

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Why IREN Stock Is Back in Focus as AI Ambitions Meet Funding Fears

Why IREN Stock Is Back in Focus as AI Ambitions Meet Funding Fears

8 April 2026
IREN shares rose 1.8% to $35.74 Wednesday as investors assessed its $6 billion share program and shift from bitcoin mining to AI cloud services. The company’s revenue fell to $184.7 million last quarter, with a net loss of $155.4 million. IREN recently announced a five-year, $9.7 billion AI cloud deal with Microsoft. Options trading volume hit 103,000 contracts Tuesday, with sentiment described as mixed.
Amazon Stock Could Jump 50% as Wall Street Reconsiders Its $200 Billion AI Bet

Amazon Stock Could Jump 50% as Wall Street Reconsiders Its $200 Billion AI Bet

8 April 2026
Amazon closed at $213.77 Tuesday, with BNP Paribas maintaining a $320 price target, citing strong AI demand despite Amazon’s planned $200 billion capex for 2026. The company’s February forecast of higher spending sent shares down 11.5% after hours, even as AWS revenue rose 24% to $35.6 billion in the December quarter. Alphabet and Microsoft are also ramping up AI infrastructure spending.
Sensex Soars 2,946 Points, Nifty Near 24,000 After Iran Ceasefire and RBI Pause

Sensex Soars 2,946 Points, Nifty Near 24,000 After Iran Ceasefire and RBI Pause

8 April 2026
The Sensex surged 2,946 points to 77,562.90 on Wednesday, its best day in five years, as a U.S.-Iran ceasefire and steady RBI rates pushed Indian markets higher. Brent crude fell 14.4% to $93.49 a barrel, easing pressure on the rupee, which rose 0.5% to 92.58 per dollar. All 16 major sectors gained, led by financials and auto stocks. The RBI kept its repo rate at 5.25% and forecast slower growth ahead.
Netflix Stock Draws Fresh Institutional Buying Ahead of Earnings After Goldman Upgrade

Netflix Stock Draws Fresh Institutional Buying Ahead of Earnings After Goldman Upgrade

8 April 2026
Stock Yards Bank & Trust Co. increased its Netflix stake by 1,141.9% to 29,074 shares in Q4, while Ethos Capital Management disclosed a new 19,610-share position worth $1.84 million. The moves come ahead of Netflix’s April 16 earnings report and follow a Goldman Sachs upgrade to Buy with a $120 target. Insiders Reed Hastings and Greg Peters sold shares earlier this year under preset trading plans. Netflix last traded at $98.82.
Alphabet Stock (GOOG, GOOGL) Faces Split Fund Bets Ahead of Earnings After Fresh 13F Reports

Alphabet Stock (GOOG, GOOGL) Faces Split Fund Bets Ahead of Earnings After Fresh 13F Reports

8 April 2026
Zevenbergen Capital increased its Alphabet Class A share holdings by 27.4% in Q4, while Lombard Odier and Empirical Wealth Management reduced their Class C positions, according to April 7 filings. Alphabet will report first-quarter results on April 29. GOOG and GOOGL traded near $304 before Wednesday’s U.S. open. The filings reflect holdings as of December 31 and may not show current positions.
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