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March 20, 2026 / 22:47 IST The latest surge is being linked to firming crude oil prices amid global supply constraints and geopolitical tensions US recession odds for 2026 rise to 36%, worrying investors Gas prices may reach $4 per gallon next week, straining budgets S&P 500 falls 1%, marking longest weekly slide in a…

Key Points Chevron has operations in all three main phases of the oil and gas ecosystem. The energy giant can be a good source of income for many investors’ portfolios. Energy companies can often float under the radar until something happens that brings them to light. In this case, it’s the rising gas prices that…

Wall Street sees a reason for President Donald Trump to try to resolve his war with Iran: political disapproval. Crude oil has soared (Brent is more than 50% higher), and stocks and bonds have dropped since the U.S. began its weekslong war with Iran. A growing chorus of investors now believe Trump is likely to…

Every weekday, the CNBC Investing Club with Jim Cramer holds a “Morning Meeting” livestream at 10:20 a.m. ET. Here’s a recap of Friday’s key moments. 1. The stock market was down on Friday, with the Dow falling more than 200 points. Investors are keeping a close watch on the war in Iran. The Wall Street…

Planet Labs (PL) stock took off on Friday after the Earth-imaging company reported record revenue on the back of strong demand for satellite services. Shares of the San Francisco-based company rose 25% in midday trading. Will Marshall, Planet’s CEO, called 2026 a “transformational year” for the company, adding that Planet ended the year with a…

The banking plan, backed by the Federal Reserve, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp., and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, would “streamline capital requirements and better align regulatory capital with risk while maintaining the safety and soundness of the banking system,” the Fed said in a statement.

The Utilities group has plenty of great stocks, but investors should always be looking for companies that are outperforming their peers. Is Atmos Energy (ATO) one of those stocks right now? By taking a look at the stock’s year-to-date performance in comparison to its Utilities peers, we might be able to answer that question. Atmos…

1. Is $1,000 enough to start investing in stocks? Yes, $1,000 is enough to build a diversified portfolio by spreading money across different sectors or using ETFs. 2. Why is Artificial Intelligence important for investing in 2026? AI is driving strong business growth, increasing demand for chips, software, and data infrastructure. 3. Are energy stocks…

Oil swung on Friday as investors sought to balance a mix of escalatory and deescalatory headlines. Futures on Brent crude (BZ=F), the international pricing benchmark, and US benchmark West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude (CL=F) both traded roughly 2% above their levels at 12 a.m. ET, to hold around $104 and $95 per barrel, respectively. Both…

BING-JHEN HONG / iStock Editorial via Getty Images (BING-JHEN HONG / iStock Editorial via Getty Images) Quick Read Nvidia (NVDA) trades at a low price-to-earnings ratio relative to its growth and margins as AI demand remains strong, with the stock forming a consolidation pattern that could break higher if past resistance is overcome. Competition from…