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Oil extends gains as Iran-U.S. tensions raise concerns over supply disruptions
Finance

Oil extends gains as Iran-U.S. tensions raise concerns over supply disruptions

Oil rises Thursday, amid worries over supply disruptions in the Middle East following fresh strikes on Iran by the U.S. military.…

Why Occidental Petroleum Stock Crushed it on Wednesday
Finance

Why Occidental Petroleum Stock Crushed it on Wednesday

An analyst pulled the lever on a rare double upgrade of the oil company.…

Investors haven’t been this bullish on the dollar in a decade. How the buck can keep climbing.
Finance

Investors haven’t been this bullish on the dollar in a decade. How the buck can keep climbing.

A crowded bet on a stronger U.S. dollar may depend on whether Wednesday’s jump in oil prices proves lasting, as renewed Middle East tensions revive inflation co…

Higher gas prices aren’t the only way rising tensions with Iran will hit home
Finance

Higher gas prices aren’t the only way rising tensions with Iran will hit home

Wall Street expects President Trump’s call that the Iran cease-fire is over will hurt airlines and home builders more than it will help oil companies.…

Oil surges as Strait of Hormuz is back into ‘full conflict conditions’
Finance

Oil surges as Strait of Hormuz is back into ‘full conflict conditions’

Even without further disruption, volatility is here to stay for energy markets…

The case for having Big Oil in your 401(k) or IRA
Finance

The case for having Big Oil in your 401(k) or IRA

Energy exposure may help you sleep better at night.…

Dow Jones Drops 1.4% as Trump Declares Iran Deal "Over"
Finance

Dow Jones Drops 1.4% as Trump Declares Iran Deal "Over"

Oil surged and stocks slid after the president's comments at a NATO summit, while semiconductor stocks staged a quiet recovery.…

Here's Why FTAI Aviation Stock Was Red Hot in the First Half of 2026
Finance

Here's Why FTAI Aviation Stock Was Red Hot in the First Half of 2026

AI data centers, Iran, oil prices, and other topical issues impacted the stock in the first half of this year.…

Stock Market Today, July 8: Stocks Slide and Dow Drops 1.5% as Middle East Tensions Spike
Finance

Stock Market Today, July 8: Stocks Slide and Dow Drops 1.5% as Middle East Tensions Spike

On July 8, 2026, a reescalation of U.S.-Iran tensions sent crude surging and equities tumbling across all three major indexes.…

Why the drop in stocks and oil market reaction is not worse after Trump's comments
Finance

Why the drop in stocks and oil market reaction is not worse after Trump's comments

All things considered, markets are taking the latest escalation in Middle East in stride.…

Big Oil Battle Royale: Is ExxonMobil or Chevron the Better Buy for 2030 Right Now?
Finance

Big Oil Battle Royale: Is ExxonMobil or Chevron the Better Buy for 2030 Right Now?

Oil stocks have dipped recently, making these two integrated giants appealing options for investors today.…

A Berkshire-backed oil and gas producer is likely to benefit from strategy shift, Evercore ISI says
Finance

A Berkshire-backed oil and gas producer is likely to benefit from strategy shift, Evercore ISI says

Occidental Petroleum is likely to gain from efforts to improve its capital efficiency and return value to shareholders, according to Evercore ISI.…

Oil prices jump by the most in two months after Trump suggests U.S.-Iran cease-fire is over
Finance

Oil prices jump by the most in two months after Trump suggests U.S.-Iran cease-fire is over

Brent crude and West Texas Intermediate contracts climbed on President Donald Trump saying dealing with Tehran is “a waste of time”…

Oil jumps as U.S. 'powerful strikes' against Iran risk unraveling fragile Mideast truce
Finance

Oil jumps as U.S. 'powerful strikes' against Iran risk unraveling fragile Mideast truce

Oil prices rose on Wednesday after the U.S. launched fresh strikes on Iran in retaliation for attacks on commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz.…

Stock futures are little changed as investors weigh Middle East tensions and await Fed minutes: Live updates
Finance

Stock futures are little changed as investors weigh Middle East tensions and await Fed minutes: Live updates

Oil prices added to the cautious tone after the U.S. started a "series of powerful strikes" against Iran on Tuesday evening.…

Why Wheaton Precious Metals Stock Slumped by Nearly 14% in June
Finance

Why Wheaton Precious Metals Stock Slumped by Nearly 14% in June

Over the past year, there have been banner months for gold and silver bugs. June wasn't one of them.…

U.S. revokes Iran oil sales authorization after tanker attacks
Finance

U.S. revokes Iran oil sales authorization after tanker attacks

Treasury had waived sanctions on Iranian oil through Aug. 21 after Washington and Tehran inked an interim deal to reopen Hormuz last month.…

U.S. resumes 'powerful strikes' on Iran after Hormuz Strait ship attacks, CENTCOM says
Finance

U.S. resumes 'powerful strikes' on Iran after Hormuz Strait ship attacks, CENTCOM says

The U.S. revoked Iran oil sales authorization earlier in the day.…

Oil prices rise as the U.S. cancels Iran’s license to sell oil
Finance

Oil prices rise as the U.S. cancels Iran’s license to sell oil

Oil futures climbed late Tuesday after the Treasury Department canceled a license granted on June 21 to allow for the sale of Iranian oil.…

GLD vs SLV: Gold Stability Versus Silver Momentum
Finance

GLD vs SLV: Gold Stability Versus Silver Momentum

Silver delivered 65.5% returns in one year but with triple gold's drawdown risk. Which bullion fund suits your portfolio?…

Global LNG Demand Could Surge 65% by 2050. Here Are the Top Energy Stocks to Buy to Cash In on the Boom.
Finance

Global LNG Demand Could Surge 65% by 2050. Here Are the Top Energy Stocks to Buy to Cash In on the Boom.

Liquefied natural gas (LNG) demand is booming. Investors can capitalize with ExxonMobil and several other stocks.…

iShares Gold Trust vs Aberdeen Physical Silver Shares ETF: Which Fund Is Better to Capture Booming Metal Prices Now?
Finance

iShares Gold Trust vs Aberdeen Physical Silver Shares ETF: Which Fund Is Better to Capture Booming Metal Prices Now?

Silver surged 65.9% in one year but endured a 50.9% drawdown. Gold delivered steadier returns with half the volatility.…

VanEck Uranium ETF vs Vanguard Energy ETF: Is Nuclear the Better Buy Over Oil & Gas in 2026?
Finance

VanEck Uranium ETF vs Vanguard Energy ETF: Is Nuclear the Better Buy Over Oil & Gas in 2026?

Nuclear focus delivers concentrated growth, while broad oil and gas exposure offers lower costs and stronger recent returns.…

Data: 2026 Gas Costs (Not Just Pump Prices) Hit Some States Harder
Finance

Data: 2026 Gas Costs (Not Just Pump Prices) Hit Some States Harder

This spring, the states hardest hit by the oil price shock weren’t always where gas prices were highest.…

Russia’s oil refineries are burning — and, now, so is its bond market
Finance

Russia’s oil refineries are burning — and, now, so is its bond market

Fuel shortages in Russia may achieve what nothing — and nobody — else could: force Putin to the negotiating table.…

Ukrainian drones hit Russia’s largest oil refinery as Zelenskyy says Siberia now ‘within reach’
Finance

Ukrainian drones hit Russia’s largest oil refinery as Zelenskyy says Siberia now ‘within reach’

The attack underscores Kyiv's enhanced long-range drone capabilities and comes on the eve of a crucial NATO summit.…

Oil prices rise after report of Iranian attack on commercial ships in Strait of Hormuz
Finance

Oil prices rise after report of Iranian attack on commercial ships in Strait of Hormuz

Brent and U.S. crude futures rose after a report of an Iranian attack on commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz.…

Why oil investors fear the next toll fight could be the Strait of Malacca
Finance

Why oil investors fear the next toll fight could be the Strait of Malacca

The prospect of fees to transit the Strait of Hormuz has sparked alarm, not least by investors who fear it could be replicated in other maritime corridors.…

Where Will TMC The Metals Company Be By This Time Next Year?
Finance

Where Will TMC The Metals Company Be By This Time Next Year?

The Metals Company has an audacious goal, and the government is trying to help it, but there's still a lot of work to be done.…

Amazon Follows Palantir's Playbook: How Forward Deployed Engineers Target the Enterprise AI Gold Rush
Finance

Amazon Follows Palantir's Playbook: How Forward Deployed Engineers Target the Enterprise AI Gold Rush

Amazon Web Services announced that it will be investing $1 billion to implement forward deployed engineers in customer environments.…