Anita Hamilton

Anita Hamilton

Assistant Managing Editor

LATEST ARTICLES

What Investors Still Want to Hear From President

What Investors Still Want to Hear From President

Reopening the Strait of Hormuz has been of primary concern since the war began.

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Oil Hovers Near $100 Ahead of Trump's Address

Oil Hovers Near $100 Ahead of Trump's Address

Crude prices surged 51% in March for their largest monthly gain in nearly six years.

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Oil Prices See Largest Monthly Jump Since 2020 as Iran War Heads Into Its Second Month

Oil Prices See Largest Monthly Jump Since 2020 as Iran War Heads Into Its Second Month

Elevated crude prices could remain a problem for the stock market even if the Iran war ends. It all comes down to the Strait of Hormuz.

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Oil Prices Jump as Gas Prices Creep Toward $4

Oil Prices Jump as Gas Prices Creep Toward $4

President Trump said Monday that “serious discussions” on ending the war were ongoing, but Iran just denied them.

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U.S. Oil Prices Surge Back Above $100 a Barrel

U.S. Oil Prices Surge Back Above $100 a Barrel

President Donald Trump has tried to calm market fears by claiming progress with Iran, but oil prices tell a different story.

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Trump Pause on Iran Energy Plant Strikes Calms Oil Markets a Bit

Trump Pause on Iran Energy Plant Strikes Calms Oil Markets a Bit

Oil prices fell slightly in after-hours trading Thursday after President Donald Trump said he was extending the pause on striking Iranian energy plants.

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Iran War Put Stock Purchases on Ice for Many. Nvidia Still Leads.

Iran War Put Stock Purchases on Ice for Many. Nvidia Still Leads.

A new report finds that purchases of single stocks by individuals are down sharply since the war started.

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Oil Drops Despite Mixed Signals on Peace Plan

Oil Drops Despite Mixed Signals on Peace Plan

Brent crude and WTI prices were falling after a report of a U.S.-drafted peace plan led to some relief in energy markets.

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Meta Takes a Swipe at Tesla With $9 Trillion Valuation Goal in Half the Time

Meta Takes a Swipe at Tesla With $9 Trillion Valuation Goal in Half the Time

The plan is even more aggressive than the incentives laid out in the historical pay package Tesla shareholders approved for Elon Musk.

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Corning Is Up 9%. It’s the Top Mover in the S&P 500 Today.

Corning Is Up 9%. It’s the Top Mover in the S&P 500 Today.

The glassmaker’s stock is off to a strong start for the year, too.

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Oil Prices Fall Sharply

Oil Prices Fall Sharply

Brent and WTI fell sharply after President Donald Trump said Iran had agreed to no nuclear weapons on Monday.

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These Tech Stocks Are Still a Buy for Many People Even as Iran War Pullback Intensifies

These Tech Stocks Are Still a Buy for Many People Even as Iran War Pullback Intensifies

Retail investors are cherry picking which companies to buy, as they spend less money overall, according to a new J.P. Morgan report.

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Wholesale Gas and Diesel Prices Near 4-Year Highs

Wholesale Gas and Diesel Prices Near 4-Year Highs

The Iran war has caused energy prices to spike around the globe.

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Trump Waives Jones Act for 60 Days. What Is It and How Will It Lower Oil Prices?

Trump Waives Jones Act for 60 Days. What Is It and How Will It Lower Oil Prices?

The Trump administration has waived the century-old Jones Act—a maritime law that requires all vessels carrying goods between two U.S. ports to be American built and owned.

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Why Trump Won’t Leave NATO Over the Iran War

Why Trump Won’t Leave NATO Over the Iran War

The President has said European allies are making a “foolish mistake” for failing to come to the U.S.’ aid in Iran.

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Oil Prices Climb as Iran Ramps Up Drone Attacks

Oil Prices Climb as Iran Ramps Up Drone Attacks

The Brent and WTI benchmarks were clawing back losses after fresh strikes by Iran fueled fears about disruption of crude flows.

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Oil Prices Turn Lower After Topping $105 a Barrel

Oil Prices Turn Lower After Topping $105 a Barrel

Brent crude futures traded at around $102 a barrel, while U.S. oil futures dipped to $95.

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Amazon to Move Prime Day Up to June, Report Says. What Could Drive the Change.

Amazon to Move Prime Day Up to June, Report Says. What Could Drive the Change.

The annual shopping event usually happens in July, but a strategy change might make sense this summer.

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The Market Is Down, but People Are Still Buying Stocks. Here’s What They’re Loading Up On.

The Market Is Down, but People Are Still Buying Stocks. Here’s What They’re Loading Up On.

Analysts at J.P. Morgan offer insight into how noninstitutional investors are trading amid the Iran war.

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Chubb Named Lead Insurer of Strait Tankers

Chubb Named Lead Insurer of Strait Tankers

The vital energy waterway remains effectively closed because of fears of Iranian attacks.

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