China factory prices return to growth after 3 years, beating expectations on surging oil prices
China faces possible inflationary spillovers, though its massive strategic stockpiling onshore and diversified sources of energy provided some cushion.
Oil edges higher as U.S.-Iran ceasefire fails to boost traffic via Strait of Hormuz
U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday warned Iran to “stop now” if it was charging tankers to transit the Strait of Hormuz.
Asia-Pacific markets set to open mixed as renewed tensions test a fragile Iran-U.S. ceasefire
The West Texas Intermediate was up 0.62% at $98.48 per barrel as of 7:50 p.m. ET. Brent crude ended the session at $95.92 per barrel.
Friday’s big stock stories: What’s likely to move the market in the next trading session
Stocks continued their relief rally on Thursday as traders hoped the U.S.-Iran ceasefire would stick. The Dow Industrials turned positive for 2026.
Trump says Iran ‘better stop now’ if it’s charging oil tankers fees to go through Strait of Hormuz
President Donald Trump said that Iran “better stop now” if it is charging fees to oil tankers passing through the Strait of Hormuz.
Cramer explains the divergence in tech stocks – and why software may continue to lag
Jim Cramer marveled at the divergent fates of technology stocks — from hardware winners like Intel to software losers like Salesforce and Adobe.
Stock futures are little changed as traders monitor fragile ceasefire between U.S. and Iran: Live updates
Stocks extended their rally on Thursday after President Donald Trump agreed to a two-week ceasefire with Iran.
OpenAI slams Anthropic in memo to shareholders as its leading AI rival gains momentum
OpenAI sent a memo to investors blasting chief rival Anthropic for “operating on a meaningfully smaller curve.”
Iran attacks on crucial Saudi pipeline and production facilities slash kingdom’s oil output
The damage to Saudi infrastructure will only compound the disruption to global oil supplies trigged by Iran’s attacks on tankers in the Strait of Hormuz.
U.S. Postal Service seeks hike in price of first-class mail stamps to 82 cents in July
The USPS is facing a severe financial crisis and could run out of money early in 2027. The agency has proposed hiking stamp prices along with other measures.