Stock futures slide after Trump ultimatum to Iran; Wall Street tries to snap 4-week slide: Live updates
Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange during morning trading on February 24, 2026 in New York City.
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Stock futures fell Monday, weighed by the U.S.’ latest warning against Iran,
Here Are 2 Energy Stock-Buying Strategies To Employ During the Iran Conflict
Key Points
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Crude could continue rising or fall significantly, depending on developments in the war.
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Investing in high-quality oil companies provides upside to higher prices while still thriving if they fall.
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Investing in pipeline companies can remove commodity price volatility from the equation.
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By STAN CHOE, AP Business Writer
NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks slumped Wednesday after a report said inflation was primed to worsen even before the war with Iran caused oil prices to spike. That and comments from the head of the Federal Reserve pushed Wall Street to see less chance of getting the lower interest rates that it loves.
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