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00:00 Josh So what you’re saying is, you got to think through a scenario where let’s say the war ends days or weeks in fairly near term, and the straight reopens, and OPEC plus increases production and then we keep pumping. And then would that what you’re saying is, would that mean, okay, we have…

Mickey Lyons is holding off on booking her next vacation — at least until prices drop. “I can’t believe I’m saying this,” the 53-year-old Detroit resident previously told Business Insider. “But I’m considering driving across the border to Windsor, Ontario, and taking a 12-hour train ride to Montreal rather than deal with airport hassles.” While…

Tesla Inc. (TSLA) has been one of the market’s most volatile and closely watched names over the past year. Incorporated in July 2003, the American multinational automotive company headquartered in Austin, Texas, has delivered strong long-term gains. What has helped it? It’s optimism around artificial intelligence, robotaxis, and autonomous driving. But beneath the surface, cracks…

A number of stocks fell in the afternoon session after markets reacted to President Trump’s threat to “completely obliterate” Iran’s energy infrastructure and the critical Kharg Island hub. The ultimatum raised the specter of a total energy supply shock. Notably, Kharg Island handles 90% of Iran’s crude exports. The escalating rhetoric, including potential ground force…

Every Magnificent Seven stock is now down double digits from its 52-week high, with the group’s losses accelerating as the war in Iran compounds on the already fraught AI trade. Microsoft has been hit hardest by the drawdown, falling roughly 32% from its October peak, on track for its worst start to a year in…

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell addressed Harvard University students Monday, stating the Fed will remain cautious as the war in Iran and new tariffs impact the U.S. economy. In one of his final appearances before his term ends in May, Powell noted that while inflation remains above the 2% target, the FOMC is monitoring rising…

Federal Reserve Bank of New York President John Williams said interest rates were well positioned amid signs of significant supply chain disruptions due to war in the Middle East. “The conflict in the Middle East could result in a large supply shock with pronounced effects” that both boost price pressures but also dampen economic activity,…

Key Points Fed Chair Jerome Powell indicated he does not see a pressing need for the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates in the near term. Investors responded well to Powell’s comments. Powell also commented on private credit. Considering oil prices have surged in recent weeks due to the war in Iran, and recent inflation…

Emerging-market stocks have erased their gains for 2026 as an energy crisis sparked by the Middle East war threatens to sap growth and accelerate inflation across the developing world. The benchmark MSCI Emerging Markets Index fell as much as 0.9% on Tuesday, surrendering year-to-date advances that had exceeded 15% at one point. MSCI’s Asia gauge…

© Mauro-Matacchione / Getty Images Deutsche Bank analyst Steve Powers upgraded Celsius Holdings (NASDAQ:CELH) to Buy from Hold on Monday, setting a price target of $44, down from $56. The firm sees a buying opportunity after the stock’s sharp recent decline, arguing that the market has overreacted to concerns about Costco (NASDAQ:COST | COST Price Prediction)…