Was Last Week The Tipping Point For Stocks?
Last week was filled with more than a few small bearish events, but did they create a tipping point for the bull market? Bull markets don't tip into bear trends because of bearish news.
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Global stock markets jolt after surge in oil prices as attacks in the Middle East continue
Stock markets shuddered worldwide Monday on worries about whether the global economy can withstand spiking prices for oil, which briefly got to nearly $120 per barrel, their highest level since four summers ago.The S&P 500 fell 1.3%, coming off its worst week since October. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was down 721 points, or 1.5%, as of 9:35 a.m.
Fill Up Your Car, Things Could Get Worse
The intensifying U.S.-Iran conflict has driven oil above $100/barrel, with gasoline prices lagging but poised to spike toward $3.50–$3.80/gallon, or higher if escalation persists. Wholesale gasoline prices have surged faster than retail, creating an unprecedented gap; retail prices are likely to catch up rapidly if the conflict endures.
Dow bounces back from 800-point drop — but stagflation fears remain as Iran conflict continues
Oil prices could surge past $150 a barrel and trigger a “stagflation” crisis at home if the war in Iran rages on for another four or five weeks, experts told The Post.
The 24 Hours When Oil Markets Went Wild
A 31% price run-up on Iran war fears gave way to an after-hours retreat. Benchmark U.S. crude closed 4.3% higher at $94.77 a barrel.
Big Tech stocks are quietly gaining momentum, but don't expect the bounce to last
After months of investors rotating into value stocks and small caps, the escalating conflict in Iran has abruptly triggered a flight back to the comfort of the familiar. With oil prices CL.1-5.67% BRN00-9.29% briefly topping $100 a barrel, megacap technology names are back in the spotlight — this time not as growth leaders, but as a port in the storm during an increasingly chaotic period for global markets.
Stocks Mount Comeback After Trump Remarks | Closing Bell
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US stocks rebound sharply after Trump says Iran war ‘very complete'
US stock indices reversed sharply into the green on Monday after President Donald Trump told CBS News senior White House correspondent that the US-Israel war against Iran is effectively over. The Dow Jones Industrial Average, which had plunged as many as 945 points in the morning session, rebounded sharply and closed nearly 240 points up at 47,740.74.
Tokenized Stocks Are Coming to a Market Near You: Five Things to Know
Big U.S. exchanges are working on plans to offer digital tokens that mimic shares and trade 24/7.
5 Irrefutable Arguments To Buy In The Midst Of The Iran War
I reiterate my buy recommendation on assets tracking the main American indices, despite heightened conflict in Iran. Historical data shows U.S. stocks remain resilient during geopolitical crises, with seasonality favoring post-March recoveries.
The Iran War Is Far From Over
Energy markets face historic disruption as the Strait of Hormuz closure drives Brent crude to $100, with extreme backwardation signaling market uncertainty. Assumptions of a quick resolution are misplaced; structural and leadership challenges in Iran make a near-term ceasefire highly unlikely.
U.S. Index Outlook: Stock Markets Attempt Rally After Overnight War Tumble, Oil Back To $100
US stock benchmarks have significantly gapped lower from weekend angst but are attempting a rebound. Participants are now pricing a prolonged US-Israel-Iran war and more disruptive effects from the conflict.
Cathie Wood's ARK Warns Of AI Hunger Games: 'Not Every Company Will Survive'
The explosive boom in artificial intelligence is creating enormous wealth and technological breakthroughs—but it may also leave a trail of casualties.
Get Ready For A Long War And A Much Lower S&P 500
I anticipate a prolonged Middle East conflict, likely lasting several months, with oil supply disruptions and the potential for prices to exceed $200. Markets are underestimating the duration and severity of the crisis, as seen in oil futures backwardation and resilient US equities.
Vlad Tenev's Favorite Bet on Prediction Markets. It's Not What You Think
Are prediction markets poised to win over big institutional players? Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev joins Tracy Alloway and Joe Weisenthal on the Odd Lots podcast to discuss where the company stands in the prediction market space, how he thinks betting markets will grow and what he thinks about the alien disclosure contract.
Vlad Tenev's Favorite Bet on Prediction Markets. It's Not What You Think
Are prediction markets poised to win over big institutional players? Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev joins Tracy Alloway and Joe Weisenthal on the Odd Lots podcast to discuss where the company stands in the prediction market space, how he thinks betting markets will grow and what he thinks about the alien disclosure contract.
Are Investors Prepared for 'More Violent and Frequent Shocks' This Year?
Stock-market jitters are back. But some experts think investors aren't jittery enough.
Asia's Market Selloff Could Be a Warning Sign for U.S. Investors as Iran Conflict Escalates
Selloffs in South Korea, Japan, and Taiwan highlight supply-chain and energy risks that could eventually spill into U.S. markets as the Iran conflict escalates.
Oil Near $120 May Be The Best News For Nuclear — These 4 Stocks Could Benefit
Oil's surge toward $120 per barrel is rattling energy markets and fueling inflation fears. But for one corner of the market, the spike could be a tailwind.
4th Quarter Review: From Momentum to Selectivity
During the fourth quarter of 2025, U.S. financial markets extended their advance while navigating a narrowing margin for error across policy, valuation, and economic data. The period was defined by a complex mix of moderating inflation, softening labor conditions, fiscal uncertainty, and the continued, but increasingly scrutinized, buildout of artificial intelligence infrastructure.
