Wall Street opened Monday to a continuation of last week’s carnage as the Dow Jones shed over 800 points in early trade. The indices were dragged lower by a double-shot of pain: oil surging past $100 a barrel on Monday morning and stagflation fears hardening after Friday’s devastating jobs report. S&P 500 and Nasdaq futures
The Iran-Israel conflict has quickly spilled into the global travel industry, triggering flight cancellations, airspace closures, and major disruption across the Middle East. Missile and drone strikes across Gulf countries have forced airlines to suspend operations and reroute aircraft, leaving thousands of travellers stranded and forcing airlines to rapidly adjust flight paths. One of the
Global oil markets were thrown into turmoil as disruptions to critical supply routes through the Strait of Hormuz caused oil prices to surge dramatically, widening price gaps between different crude grades, refined products, and futures contracts. The price differential between Brent and West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil has recently expanded, reaching a peak of
Indian paint companies are facing renewed pressure as rising crude oil prices, softer demand trends, and intensifying competition weigh on the sector’s outlook. Shares of major paint manufacturers have declined sharply in recent trading sessions, reflecting concerns that higher input costs and slowing consumption could squeeze profitability. The sector’s vulnerability stems largely from its heavy
The crypto market was highly volatile last week as the war in Iran continued and the US published weak jobs numbers. Bitcoin price soared to $74,000 and then pulled back to $66,000 as inflation concerns remained. This article explores some of the top crypto to watch this week, including Polkadot (DOT), Pi Network (PI), and
Crude oil price continued rising this weekend as the war in Iran continued, pushing some key countries to slash their output. Hyperliquid futures show that West Texas Intermediate (WTI) soared to $115 on Sunday, much higher than Friday’s close of $90. Brent, the global benchmark, rose to $117, the highest level since 2022. WTI crude
Day One Biopharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: DAWN) ripped higher on Friday morning after Servier signed a definitive agreement to acquire the California-based firm for about $2.5 billion in cash. Servier’s deal rewrites DAWN’s technical profile, valuing its shares at $21.5 each, which translates to a nearly 70% upside from its previous close. Following this explosive move to
In 2026, the cryptocurrency scene in Latin America is about to reach a new stage as institutional players become more aware of the region’s possibilities. The market is transcending its conventional retail-driven model as banks, asset managers, and fintechs start to invest cash and infrastructure. Although policy divergence remains a significant issue among nations, regulatory
Oil prices inched toward $100 a barrel Friday as Iran’s missile barrages entered day seven, crippling shipping through the Strait of Hormuz and driving insurance rates sky-high. US President Donald Trump countered with a dramatic $20 billion US-backed reinsurance initiative through the Development Finance Corporation, aimed at guaranteeing safe oil tanker passage and stabilizing the
Micron Technology shares fell on Friday as weakness in South Korean memory names weighed on sentiment and US investors awaited February jobs data. The moves come as US stocks remained in the red amid the Iran conflict, while South Korean memory giants Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix also declined on the Korea Exchange. Micron edges