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U.S. stock index futures moved lower on Thursday as a surge in oil prices and growing disruption to global shipping routes fueled investor caution. By 06:38 ET (10:38 GMT), Dow Jones futures fell 251 points (0.5%), while S&P 500 futures declined 28 points (0.4%) and Nasdaq 100 futures dropped 92 …

European stocks edged lower at the start of trading on Thursday as oil prices briefly surged above $100 per barrel, driven by ongoing disruptions to shipping routes linked to the conflict involving Iran. By 04:04 ET (08:04 GMT), the pan-European Stoxx 600 index fell 0.4%, while Germany’s DAX declined 0.2%, …

Wednesday on Wall Street told a story of oil, uncertainty, and the fragile balance between fear and resilience. As missiles streaked and tankers burned in the Strait of Hormuz, U.S. markets ended the day split: the Dow dropped 289 points to 47,417, the S&P 500 slipped 0.08% to 6,775, while …

Oracle Corporation is making waves on the market after reporting third-quarter fiscal results that exceeded expectations. The company’s cloud business continues to drive growth, boosting both revenue and profit, and giving investors renewed confidence in its long-term trajectory.Cloud Momentum Drives RevenueOracle posted revenue of $17.2 billion, topping forecasts, while earnings …

Workers from OpenAI and Google have stepped up to support Anthropic in its legal battle after being blacklisted by the US Department of War. The move comes after Anthropic refused to allow its technology to be used for domestic mass surveillance or fully autonomous weapons.Challenging an Unprecedented DesignationAnthropic filed two …

U.S. stocks managed to hold their ground on Tuesday as investors awaited clearer signals on how long the ongoing conflict with Iran might last. The S&P 500 rose 0.3%, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 210 points (0.4%) and the Nasdaq climbed 0.6%. After a volatile Monday driven by …

U.S. stock index futures moved higher on Tuesday after comments from U.S. President Donald Trump suggesting the conflict with Iran could end soon helped ease investor concerns over prolonged geopolitical tensions and energy supply disruptions. By 06:00 ET (10:00 GMT), Dow Jones futures rose 145 points, or 0.35%, while S&P …

European natural gas prices dropped sharply in early trading on Tuesday after U.S. President Donald Trump said the conflict with Iran could end “very soon,” easing fears of prolonged disruptions to energy supplies from the Middle East. As of 08:30 GMT, front-month Dutch TTF natural gas futures, Europe’s benchmark, fell …

Wall Street experienced one of its most dramatic turnarounds in recent memory on Monday, as markets swung from deep losses to a strong finish in a matter of hours. The sudden reversal came after a brief remark from President Donald Trump, which appeared to ease fears that the escalating conflict …

Oil prices could rise well above $130 per barrel if disruptions to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz continue, according to Morgan Stanley strategist Martijn Rats, who warned that significantly higher prices may be needed to curb global demand. The warning comes as markets grapple with a major supply shock …