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The most oversold stocks in the consumer staples sector presents an opportunity to buy into undervalued companies.
German automaker Volkswagen's premium brand group Audi expects a recovery in its profit margin this year after tariffs dealt a 1.2-billion-euro blow in 2025, the company said on Tuesday.
Oil prices pushed higher as Iran stepped up its attacks on energy infrastructure in the Middle East, dragging on stocks and bolstering the dollar.
War should result in higher military spending, but things aren't so simple for the biggest weapons makers.
War should result in higher military spending, but things aren't so simple for the biggest weapons makers.
The laboratory products and services company expects group organic growth of 8% to 11% a year from 2027.
United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations Centre, which monitors commercial shipping, said in a report that an oil tanker was struck by an “unknown projectile” on Tuesday while being anchored near the coast of Fujairah, UAE. The agency said the strike caused “minor structural damage” but no injuries to crew members.
Treasury yields edged higher as investors weighed escalating tensions in the Middle East and rising oil prices ahead of the Federal Reserve's policy decision.
Our baseline continues to assume rate cuts by the Fed and no hikes by the ECB. USD and EUR rates could end the year lower as the growth outlook worsens, and we still expect a return to 1.20 in EUR/USD this year.
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Several U.S. allies rebuff President Trump's call to help reopen Strait of Hormuz waterway
Young consumers in the United States are doing more than ever to stay afloat, but new data shows that effort alone is no longer restoring their sense of control.
European stocks are expected to open broadly flat on Tuesday as global markets keep a close eye on volatile oil prices.
The simultaneous gain in prices of crude and Asian stocks is notable, as the two have been mostly moving inversely since the Middle East conflict began.
Investors may need to tighten their seatbelts as the second quarter approaches. Morgan Stanley's chief US equity strategist, Mike Wilson, says a near-term retreat in US stocks is likely before the market finds its footing again.
U.S. equity markets experienced broad-based weakness this week as investors remained cautious amid ongoing macroeconomic uncertainty and continued sector rotation. Despite the broader market softness, the energy sector showed relative strength, supported by firm commodity prices and continued geopolitical tensions.
The Reserve Bank of Australia increased the official cash rate to 4.10% as the conflict in Iran worsened existing concerns around an acceleration in inflation.
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Oil prices rose more than 2% in early trade on Tuesday, reversing some of the previous session's losses, on worries about supply with the Strait of Hormuz mostly shut and U.S. allies rebuffing calls to send warships to help tankers move through the vital waterway.
A series of supply setbacks has kept prices above target for five years. Now officials have to put a number on what that means for interest rates.
Japanese stocks were broadly higher as overnight declines in crude oil prices ease fears about energy costs amid the Middle East conflict.
Portfolio positioning should be scenario-driven, with a focus on Iran conflict timelines and outcomes. We run through different scenarios and timelines.
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is preparing to propose that it eliminate the quarterly reporting requirement and allow public companies to report earnings only twice a year, The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) said Monday (March 16).
The Securities and Exchange Commission is preparing a proposal to scrap the requirement for companies to report their earnings every quarter and giving them the option to share results twice a year, the Wall Street Journal reported Monday.
Indexes post broad gains as oil slides in Monday's stock market. Nvidia rises as GTC 2026 kicks off with CEO Huang's keynote speech.
Phil Rosen looks turns back the pages of history books to make his bullish case for markets this year. He doesn't think the story for investors has changed “that much” despite the U.S./Iran conflict.
Invesco's Brian Levitt and Bartlett's Holly Mazzocca join 'Closing Bell' to discuss if the war in Iran has created a buying opportunities for equities, the playbook for equities this year and much more.
The ongoing closure of the Strait of Hormuz threatens both energy and critical helium supplies, impacting semiconductor manufacturing, especially for TSMC. TSMC and other chipmakers have stockpiles, but a prolonged disruption could compress sector multiples and trigger a sell-off before actual shortages hit.
Gold has underperformed despite the Middle East conflict due to surging oil prices, higher yields, and a stronger U.S. dollar. Oil supply disruptions, especially in diesel, are fueling inflation risks and raising the specter of stagflation.
It probably helps that Wall Street analysts have continued to raise their earnings forecasts, according to Ed Yardeni, founder of Yardeni Research.
Sam Vadas takes on Monday's final takeaways solo to start the new trading week by talking about the discussions between the U.S. and China in Paris. She also tackles the tech trade with a surge in AI memory chips like Micron (MU), along with the start to Nvidia's (NVDA) GTC 2026 conference.
A widening war in the Middle East has struck energy infrastructure across multiple Persian Gulf producers, escalating systemic supply risk. Crude oil initially surged above $100 per barrel; Strait of Hormuz shipping disruptions and refinery/LNG outages have tightened markets.
I don't think many investors would debate that the magnitude of the war with Iran qualifies as a shock. Now the question is, "How big will the shock be?
I reiterate a buy recommendation for assets tracking major U.S. indices, targeting the S&P 500 at 7778 by year-end. Despite the ongoing Iran conflict and oil price spikes, historical precedent supports long-term resilience and opportunity in U.S. equities.
This year is pivotal for US debt sustainability, with $10 trillion in marketable debt maturing and refinancing costs highly sensitive to interest rates. Rising geopolitical tensions, particularly the US-Iran conflict, have driven up oil prices and inflation expectations, pushing the US 10Y yield toward 4.25%.
We think the warnings about an AI bubble by well-qualified people are correct, just far too early. There is still money to be made.
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A modest decline in oil prices proved enough to lift U.S. stocks. The tech-heavy Nasdaq composite rose 1.2% and the S&P 500 added 1%, with all of its sectors gaining.
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The war in Iran represents the "final battle" that stands to change not just oil prices but the world, according to investor Ray Dalio.
The Middle East conflict and oil supply disruption are pressuring markets and testing investor confidence. Credit spreads, inflation expectations, and rate cut assumptions are challenged, but aren't flashing warning signals yet.
President Trump has said that public companies should have to report earnings only twice a year.
US stock benchmarks are now bouncing much higher as oil retreats. Participants are reacting positively to the few ships that successfully crossed the Strait of Hormuz.
A possible delay to a meeting between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping may not derail the broader U.S.-China truce taking shape on trade and strategic issues.
President Donald Trump said Monday that some U.S. allies are not willing to join a coalition to protect tankers in the Strait of Hormuz. Trump said some countries have agreed to help, but he declined to name them.
Prediction markets on Kalshi and Polymarket correctly predicted most Academy Award winners, as trading volume tied to the Oscars surged.
The Trump Administration is shifting to Section 301 tariffs, targeting countries for alleged child labor, after Supreme Court setbacks on reciprocal tariffs. Section 301 offers a firmer legal foundation and more presidential discretion, likely resulting in tariffs with greater staying power and fewer immediate legal vulnerabilities.
The IPO market will be slow until big names like SpaceX, OpenAI, and Databricks go public, says Matthew Witheiler, head of late-stage growth at Wellington Management. He discusses what will drive some of these high value startups to go public and what potential returns are still to be had, with Caroline Hyde and Ed Ludlow on “Bloomberg Tech.
The Iran was isn't something to be ignored. It is big enough that it could actually stop the rally in its tracks, experts say.