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All three major indexes were once again down for the week. Blame it on oil, gold, and the Fed.

U.S. stocks finished sharply lower on Friday, as investors wrapped up another bruising week.

Higher oil prices resulting from the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran are dashing hopes for any interest-rate cuts by the Federal Reserve this year, and even leading some traders to price in higher chances for a rate hike.

Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway owns $11 billion in this insurance stock, which is leading a program to insure ships through the dangerous Strait of Hormuz.

Two biotech stocks, Ligand Pharmaceuticals and United Therapeutics, are showing resilient action in Friday’s stock market.

Raising debt to repurchase shares is a move that deserves scrutiny.

U.K. stocks lower at close of trade; Investing.com United Kingdom 100 down 1.52%

The equal-weight S&P 500 is down 7% in March — its worst month since September 2022. Every sector, except energy, is down.

Karman stock reverses higher off its 50-day moving average Thursday. Indexes climbed off lows, cheered by falling oil prices and bond yields.

In a new shareholder letter, Goldman Sachs’ leaders offered insight into how the bank is navigating the competitive AI revolution.

Could it be a harbinger for more?

Ecolab slipped on Friday after unveiling a $4.75 billion deal for CoolIT Systems, a bet on AI data center cooling made amid market weakness.

Adams Diversified Equity Fund (NYSE:ADX) has been paying dividends since 1929, making it one of the oldest closed-end funds in the country. Most investors under 50 have never heard of it. That is a mistake worth correcting, because the fund is currently yielding around 6.7% while quietly outpacing the S&P 500 over multiple timeframes. How … The Closed End Fund Paying 6.7% That Rivals the S&P 500

Shares of Nebius Group (NASDAQ:NBIS) have been wildly volatile since the start of October, and while the technicals paint a horrifying picture, especially if you see a double-top pattern potentially in the works, I’d argue that the AI up-and-comers breakout moment may still be buying into the recent wave of weakness. Either way, it’s been … Nebius Is a High‑Risk Swing—But Could the Payoff Justify the Volatility?

Declining free cash flows are the canary in the coal mine. It’s time to sell most of big tech.

WTI crude surged from roughly $65/barrel in February 2026 to a peak of $98.48 on March 13, and Brent crossed $100/barrel for the first time in years as Iran conflict fears escalated. A Polymarket contract tracking whether Iran would close the Strait of Hormuz resolved “Yes” for the March 31, 2026 deadline, a stark contrast … 5 Stocks Wall Street Is Rushing to Upgrade as Iran Conflict Reshapes Global Energy Markets

VivoPower PLC (NASDAQ:VIVO, FRA:51J) said on Friday it has begun converting a portion of its publicly traded shares into a restricted class held by…

The last couple of weeks have been interesting – and not in a good way. War tension, oil moving, gold wobbling, and bitcoin quietly doing something in the background.

The pressure on Trump to deescalate in the Middle East is building. Markets need to be convinced oil is back below $100 forgood before they can rally concertedly.

Wall Street fears higher prices and slower growth will sink all stocks — but small-caps and housing hold their own.

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How do the best-performing mutual funds beat their benchmarks? Learn the strategies of IBD’s list of 2026 Best Mutual Funds winners.

Global equity funds saw the biggest weekly selloff in three months in the week through March 18 as investors cut risk exposure ​ahead of major central bank meetings amid concerns over inflation ‌and the economic fallout from the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran.

Stocks continue losing streak as oil marches higher amid escalating Mideast conflict.

Planet Labs stock soars above an entry on results. Space stocks Firefly Aerospace stock, York Space Systems jump.

The stock market is getting more turbulent, but The Income Investor archive is a good way to follow dividend paying stocks at Investors.com.

The bank cut its price target and slashed earnings forecasts, arguing L&G’s finances are weaker than they look compared to rival Aviva A dividend yield…

Evernorth just filed to go public on Nasdaq with 473 million XRP and $1 billion in backing from Ripple. Here’s what it means for XRP price.

What an awful past year it’s been for those patient shareholders in Qualcomm (NASDAQ:QCOM). The semiconductor stocks have been on a massive multi-year surge, yet here Qualcomm is not only not participating in the big gains enjoyed by just about every other semi firm, but sinking to multi-year depths. Of course, Qualcomm could catch a … Qualcomm Could Be the Biggest AI Bargain of the Year

SUNE stock pulls back premarket after a 37.5% surge. SUNation Energy reports 77% revenue growth and a return to profitability. Read more.

Bernstein Names Three European Pharma Stocks as Best Buys as Sector Re-Rating Looms

If you asked anyone in 2007 what a “subprime mortgage” was, they wouldn’t have any idea. So here’s a question for you: Do you know what the private credit

European equities fell for a third straight week, their longest streak ‌of losses in almost a year, as the deepening conflict in the Middle East stoked inflation fears and revived bets for interest-rate hikes.

It’s been a tough few months for Diageo, but offloading IPL team Royal Challengers Bengaluru could provide the answer.

U.S. stocks notched their fourth straight week of decline

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India shares higher at close of trade; Nifty 50 up 0.49%

Guardian Metal Resources PLC (LSE:GMET) on Friday confirmed the pricing of an upsized US initial public offering that will raise about $60 million in gross…

Dorian LPG (NYSE: LPG) adds "Areion" to its fleet. Learn how this dual-fuel vessel boosts low-emission shipping and impacts LPG stock.

Stocks fell across the globe as oil climbed again, with a barrel of Brent crude trading as high as $113 (£85).

Shares listed in Europe opened in the green after a week of volatility.

A post-earnings call from Bank of America is reshaping how Wall Street views Micron’s next move.

China’s push into renewables helps shield its markets from the latest oil turmoil, with analysts pointing to limited downside risks.

PagSeguro Digital, First Bancorp, Essent Group, Enact Holdings, and Bread Financial offer a mix of dividends, low valuations, and steady profits as markets turn more volatile.

Friday is the first day of spring. It is also the first “triple-witching” options expiration during what has already been a busy year for markets.

There’s considerable damage being done below the surface of the stock market as oil prices surge, and no end in sight to the Iran conflict

Even savvy institutional investors are wary of “buying the dip.”

FedEx posted strong fiscal third quarter results on Thursday and raised its guidance following a strong performance.

Nvidia is the largest public company by market cap, attracting institutional and individual investors alike. Here are the tech giant’s major stockholders.