ADVFN US – Market Content Editor
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Oil Holds Near $100 as Hormuz Disruptions Persist Despite Ceasefire Extension
Oil prices remained close to the $100 mark on Wednesday, as ongoing supply disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz kept markets tense despite U.S. President Donald Trump announcing an indefinite extension of the ceasefire with Iran. Brent crude, the global benchmark, rose 0.6% to $99.07 a barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate gained 0.6% to…
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Trump Extends Iran Ceasefire; United Margins Under Pressure — What’s Driving Markets: Dow Jones, S&P, Nasdaq, Wall Street Futures
Futures tied to major U.S. equity indices moved higher after U.S. President Donald Trump announced an extension of the Iran ceasefire just ahead of its expiration. However, continued disruption to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz is keeping oil prices elevated, while rising fuel costs are weighing on airline profitability, including at United Airlines (NASDAQ:UAL).…
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Ceasefire Uncertainty and Apple CEO Shakeup Pull Stocks Lower
U.S. stocks closed in the red on Tuesday as investors weighed the looming expiration of the U.S.-Iran ceasefire, a surprise leadership change at Apple, and the Senate confirmation hearing for Federal Reserve chair nominee Kevin Warsh. While a blockbuster earnings report from UnitedHealth Group provided a bright spot, it was not enough to offset broader…
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US Retail Sales Surge 1.7% in March, Topping Forecasts as Consumer Spending Rises
The Commerce Department released a report on Tuesday showing retail sales in the U.S. surged by more than expected in the month of March. The report said retail sales shot up by 1.7 percent in March after climbing by an upwardly revised 0.7 percent in February. Economists had expected retail sales to jump by 1.4…
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U.S. Stocks Set to Rebound as Strong Retail Sales and Earnings Boost Sentiment: Dow Jones, S&P and Nasdaq Futures
Dow Jones, S&P 500 and Nasdaq index futures are currently pointing to a higher open on Tuesday, with stocks likely to move back to the upside following the modest pullback seen in the previous session. A positive reaction to some of the latest earnings news may contribute to early strength on Wall Street even as…
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Critical Mineral-Rich Bolivia Is At A Turning Point As It Courts Western Investments And Friendlier U.S. Ties, Opening Doors For Miners
By Meg Flippin, Benzinga Paid Advertisement for New Pacific Metals. After nearly two decades of socialist rule, mineral-rich Bolivia is at a turning point, following the inauguration of President Rodrigo Paz in November 2025. In an effort to shore up an economy that is suffering from soaring inflation and depleted foreign exchange reserves , the…
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The Uranium Renaissance: Cameco, Rio Tinto, and the Hidden Gem Stallion Uranium
Cameco: Integrated Market Leader Cameco is considered the backbone of the Western uranium supply. For years, the company has benefited from mines such as McArthur River and Cigar Lake in the Athabasca Basin. These offer high grades and thus attractive margins. The numbers speak for themselves: an adjusted EBITDA of approximately USD 1.4 billion for…
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Renewed Iran Tensions and Rising Oil Prices Weigh on Wall Street
U.S. stocks slipped on Monday as renewed geopolitical friction between the United States and Iran rattled investor confidence and sent crude oil prices sharply higher. Just days after Friday’s relief rally — fueled by optimism that the Strait of Hormuz was reopening to commercial traffic — the situation reversed over the weekend when the U.S.…
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BofA Flags Three Sectors to Buy, One to Sell After Iran Shock
Bank of America strategist Michael Hartnett is advising investors to position for gains in commodities, Chinese equities, and U.S. consumer discretionary stocks, while taking a negative stance on the U.S. dollar. The strategy reflects ongoing trade tensions, concerns over U.S. fiscal stability, and a broader shift away from American assets. Hartnett highlights commodities as a…
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US futures point to lower open as Iran tensions escalate and oil rebounds after record rally: Dow Jones, S&P and Nasdaq futures
Dow Jones, S&P 500 and Nasdaq futures are currently pointing to a lower open on Monday, with stocks likely to give back ground following the substantial rally seen last week. Concerns about the re-escalation of tensions between the U.S. and Iran may weigh on the markets following the latest developments in the Middle East. Over…