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Chubb Named Lead Insurer of Oil Tankers in Strait of Hormuz. The Stock Falls.

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

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U.S. Posts $308 Billion Deficit for February. Tariff Revenue Was Still Robust.

The impact of the Supreme Court ruling striking down President Trump’s tariffs should be seen in the coming deficit report.

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What the Iran War Really Means for the Stock Market

From inflation and interest rates to a stock market reshuffling and the federal deficit, this war could have far-reaching financial effects. Investing moves to consider.

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United Airlines Just Had Its Best Ever Day of Bookings. There's Hope Amid Fuel Fears.

Airline stocks have been crushed since the Iran war started. But it may not be quite as bad as feared for U.S. carriers.

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It’s Oracle vs. Iran. Why Markets Need to Back Good Risk Over Bad.

Oracle’s AI momentum builds, Ackman entices new fund investors, Saudi Aramco plans to bypass Strait of Hormuz, and more news to start your day.

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The VIX Isn’t What It Used to Be. How to Get an Investing Edge Now.

Rather than trying to buy stocks at the apex of fear based off volatility signals, consider integrating gasoline prices into your decision-making.

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The Stock Market Should Worry More About AI, Private Credit, Less About Iran War

The Iran conflict has dominated market headlines, but investors may soon refocus on deeper risks tied to artificial intelligence spending, private credit stress, and a shifting economic outlook.

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Why the Strategic Petroleum Reserve Can’t Stave Off an Oil Price Shock

Crude oil briefly surged toward $118 a barrel before retreating below $90 Monday as governments signaled they might intervene.

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Airline Stocks Are at the Mercy of Oil Prices. Only 3 Can Make Profit at These Levels, UBS Says.

Airline stocks have been crushed since the Iran war began but the sector is starting to show signs of a recovery.

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How Asia’s Selloff Is a Warning Sign for U.S. Investors

Selloffs in South Korea, Japan, and Taiwan highlight supply-chain and energy risks that could eventually spill into U.S. markets as the Iran conflict escalates.

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Iran Is Losing Drone Dominance, Hegseth Says. What to Know About Its Fleet of Cheap ‘Shahed’ Aircrafts.

These cheap drones are responsible for most of the American casualties in the current conflict.

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Trump Soothes Market’s Iran Fears. Why the Threat’s Not Over for Stocks, Oil.

Diesel fuel prices are sending an economic warning, airlines face higher jet fuel prices, long security lines, Oracle’s cloud push is fueling growth, and more news to start your day.

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Stock Futures Drift Lower. Trump’s War Timeline Gets Murkier.

President Donald Trump signaled the Iran war could end soon, but later remarks seemed to walk that back a bit.

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Nvidia Stock Is Threatened by War in Iran. Chip Stocks Are Still Rallying Today.

Nvidia stock was rebounding Monday despite risks to the semiconductor supply chain from the Iran conflict.

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Watch This Trump-Backed Drone Company as Lockheed, RTX, Defense Stocks Pause

A newly public company backed by President Donald Trump’s sons is aiming to join the defense stock boom.

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Investors Are Fleeing Private Credit. Trump Has Big Plans for It.

President Donald Trump wants to include private assets in target-date funds and other 401(k) menu offerings.

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Bitcoin Price Rises. Why Oil Could Dictate What Happens Next for Cryptos.

The prices of Bitcoin and other major cryptocurrencies turn higher on Monday after falling earlier in the session.

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Why History Says the Stock Market Can Weather $100 Oil

Oil’s surge above $100 is rattling investors, but analysts say the U.S. economy, corporate earnings, and inflation backdrop look stronger than during the 2022 energy shock.

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What Is Iran’s Kharg Island, and Why Is the U.S. Considering Seizing It?

During the Iran-Iraq War in the 1980s, Iraqi aircraft repeatedly bombed Kharg in an attempt to cripple Iran’s economy.

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The 2 Worst-Hit Stocks Since the Iran War Started Drop Again. Why There's Hope.

Surging oil prices are upending the stock market. But so far, one sector seems to be getting hit harder than others—the travel industry.

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Stocks, Fed Rates, Oil, Inflation. Market Fallout From Iran Is Just Beginning.

Gasoline prices could reach $5 a gallon, fresh inflation, labor data expected, Oracle prepares to report earnings, and more news to start your day.

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Stock Futures Are Dropping and Oil Tops $100 a Barrel

Futures for the Dow Jones Industrial Average were down 2% on Sunday, setting Monday up for a rocky start to the week.

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The Odds of Financial Crises Are Rising. Will the U.S. Be There to Help?

The U.S. historically leads recovery efforts. That is becoming less certain, Robert Hormats writes in a guest commentary.

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How the War in Iran Changes the U.S.-China Calculus

The conflict may flip which country has the upper hand heading into the Trump-Xi negotiations next month, Diana Choyleva writes in a guest commentary.

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Trump Admin Will Insure Tankers in the Strait of Hormuz. Will It Fix Things?

It’s the latest bid from the White House to solve the oil crisis caused by the Iran War.

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