Financial markets are responding to the Iran conflict in unexpected ways - leaving some investors puzzled

Markets are sending investors mixed signals. Although President Trump initially said war with Iran would last four weeks or ...

Here's the exact oil price that would tip the U.S. into a recession - and we're getting closer as the Iran conflict drags on

The last time soaring oil prices drove the U.S. into recession was in 1990, after the first Gulf War. Back then, oil prices ...

Software stocks are in bargain territory - and that's reviving an age-old debate

Valuations have come way down for software stocks - but just how cheap they really are depends on your view of a sizable hidden expense Stock-based compensation is a noncash expense that often lurks ...

'I'm completely gobsmacked': My elderly brother has a reverse mortgage, but has run out of money. Do I help?

My husband and I are both retired and have saved for years - we simply can't afford to take on his financial situation' "It may sound harsh, but we're old as well." (Photo subject is a model.) Dear ...

Iran War Threatens AI Chip Supply as Critical Minerals at Risk

Iran war threatens semiconductor supply as key materials like helium and aluminum face disruption. What it means for AI and ...

MercadoLibre's Platform Investments Drive Competitive Strength and Rapid Revenue Growth

The year 2025 was another heavy investment year for MercadoLibre, as the company continues to expand its Mercado Envios and Mercado Pago platforms. In our view, this is the correct approach for the ...

Dow Jones Top Markets Headlines at 7 PM ET: Deepening Energy Crisis Sends Stocks to Fourth Straight Weekly Loss | Fed's ...

Fed's Waller says he doesn't support rate hikes, sees inflation cooling in the second half of the year If oil prices stay high for months, they could bleed through to other prices, Fed governor ...

S&P Upgrades Ireland's Sovereign Debt Rating on Economic Growth, Financial Strength

S&P Global Ratings boosted Ireland's sovereign credit rating, citing the country's growing economy and improved resilience to economic and fiscal shocks. The ratings agency on Friday raised Ireland's ...

X-Energy Files for IPO — Update

X-Energy Inc., a nuclear technology company whose backers have included Amazon, filed for an initial public offering. In October 2024, X-Energy Reactor Co. said Amazon anchored a financing round of ...

Fitch Cuts New York City's Outlook to Negative From Stable, Warns of Out-Year Budget Gaps

Fitch Ratings cut New York City's outlook, citing concerns the city's finances could weaken. The credit ratings agency on Friday lowered to negative from stable its outlook on both the city's issuer ...

As Oil Prices Soar, Not All Energy Stocks Are Winners

Liquefied natural gas stocks have surged since the start of the Iran war, but some oil and gas names struggled.

CenterPoint Has Numerous Growth Opportunities Beyond Data Centers

CenterPoint Energy's regulated utilities have significant growth investment opportunities. We expect the company to invest $36 billion over the next five years, supporting our assumption that ...