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OpenAI and Anthropic IPO talk grows as SpaceX sticks to $75 billion mark

OpenAI and Anthropic IPO talk grows as SpaceX sticks to $75 billion mark

AI companies are now stepping into earnings season after months of raising money privately, as SpaceX gets ready to start trading on Nasdaq following the biggest IPO ever. Reuters said SpaceX raised $75 billion by selling 555.56 million shares at $135 a piece, putting the company’s value near $1.77 trillion. OpenAI has filed confidentially for a U.S. IPO, according to Reuters, following Anthropic’s filing earlier this month.
UAE Leaves OPEC: The May 1 Move That Could Rewire Oil Prices and Saudi Influence

UAE Leaves OPEC: The May 1 Move That Could Rewire Oil Prices and Saudi Influence

The United Arab Emirates is set to depart OPEC and the OPEC+ group as of May 1, bringing nearly sixty years of membership to a close and clearing the way for Abu Dhabi to chart its own course on oil output—right in the middle of a sharp Middle East supply crunch. According to Bloomberg, the move comes amid a strategic pivot following the Iran war, with the UAE Energy Ministry confirming the decision.
28 April 2026
Oil Prices Today: Brent Near 4-Year High as Iraq Shutdown Deepens Hormuz Fears

Oil Prices Today: Brent Near 4-Year High as Iraq Shutdown Deepens Hormuz Fears

Friday saw oil notch its strongest close since July 2022, as Iraq invoked force majeure on foreign-run fields and tensions escalated in the Gulf. Brent crude for May delivery jumped 3.26% to finish at $112.19 a barrel. The front-month April WTI contract wrapped up at $98.32, just above the more heavily traded second-month U.S. crude, which settled at $98.23.
Oil Tops $100, Wall Street Futures Slide as Shock U.S. Jobs Data and Iran War Rattle Markets

Oil Tops $100, Wall Street Futures Slide as Shock U.S. Jobs Data and Iran War Rattle Markets

Futures on Wall Street signaled another steep slide Monday, while Brent crude surged past $100 a barrel—a level not seen since 2022. The ongoing U.S.-Israeli war with Iran has disrupted tanker flow through the Strait of Hormuz, and fresh output curbs from the Gulf are squeezing supply further. S&P 500 futures dropped roughly 1.2%. Brent briefly touched the $120 mark before easing back.
9 March 2026
Oil prices today: Brent steadies near $81 as Hormuz disruption drags on and banks flag $100 risk

Oil prices today: Brent steadies near $81 as Hormuz disruption drags on and banks flag $100 risk

Oil prices slipped back after an early jump on Wednesday, with Brent futures down 24 cents at $81.13 a barrel by 11:18 a.m. ET, and U.S. West Texas Intermediate losing 27 cents to $74.30—a 0.4% dip. Earlier, Brent had surged over $3 to reach $84.48, but news of possible intelligence talks between Iran and the U.S. wiped out much of the rally. UBS’s Giovanni Staunovo pointed out that traders appeared to be betting on “a de-escalation.” Still, Dennis Kissler at BOK Financial flagged that heavy volumes of oil lingering offshore could leave “price volatility” elevated.
Brent crude price jumps again as Hormuz shipping risks deepen; traders eye Washington moves

Brent crude price jumps again as Hormuz shipping risks deepen; traders eye Washington moves

Brent crude futures jumped roughly 6% to $82.38 a barrel as of 1749 GMT Tuesday, sticking close to their multi-month highs. Standard Chartered hiked its forecast for Brent in the first quarter to $74 a barrel, up from $62, and boosted its 2026 average projection to $70 from $63.50, after the latest bout of unrest in the Middle East. The bank noted that “the forward curve has strengthened notably,” pointing out the market’s willingness to pay a premium for prompt barrels over later delivery.
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