Stock market today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq surge, oil plunges after US-Iran ceasefire sparks relief rally
Oil and gas production in the Middle East faces a “months-long” process toward normalization, even with a ceasefire deal in place, the energy consultancy Wood Mackenzie said on Wednesday.
Throughout the war’s first five weeks, the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz by Iran has filled onshore storage tanks and forced producers throughout the Middle East to shut in,
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Talos Energy, Vitesse Energy, HighPeak Energy, Kosmos Energy, and Clean Energy Fuels Stocks Trade Down, What You Need To Know
A number of stocks fell in the afternoon session after President Donald Trump announced a two-week suspension of attacks on Iran, leading to a massive collapse in crude oil prices.
The “double-sided” ceasefire and the subsequent reopening of the Strait of Hormuz effectively removed the “war premium”
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Technology stocks were a boon for investors in recent years thanks to the arrival of artificial intelligence (AI). But Wall Street’s appetite for the sector ebbed in 2026, as concerns arose that artificial intelligence would displace many software companies.
This triggered a sell-off among software-as-a-service (SaaS) stocks,
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Will This Airline Upstart Be a Massive Winner?
One reason Joby has survived the post-SPAC reckoning is its deepening relationship with the U.S. Department of Defense. The company holds a $131 million contract to deliver up to nine aircraft to the U.S. Air Force, and it has already delivered multiple units.
That relationship does more than generate modest revenue. Military testing accelerates certification,
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Is Intel Going to Soar In 2026?
After years of playing defense, Intel surprised investors in 2025 by showing genuine momentum. Shares climbed roughly 80% over the year, a sharp reversal from the stagnation that defined much of the past decade.
Massive U.S. government support tied to domestic chip manufacturing, key backing from SoftBank, and a high-profile partnership with Nvidia have materially strengthened Intel’s balance sheet.
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Robinhood Is Flying High But Will It Last?
Robinhood’s stock has been on a stunning run. Shares have climbed more than 3x over the past year, fueled by rocketing trading activity, higher engagement from existing users, and a steady rollout of new products that go well beyond basic stock trades.
Robinhood’s recent results are undeniably impressive. Revenue roughly doubled year over year and earnings popped nearly 4x.
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