Stock market today: Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq futures slide, oil climbs as volatility continues amid Iran war
US stock futures moved lower late Wednesday as investors grappled with rising oil prices following a second straight mostly down day on Wall Street.
Futures tied to the Dow Jones Industrial Average (YM=F) dropped around 0.6%. Contracts linked to the S&P 500 (ES=F) and Nasdaq 100 (NQ=F) both also lost around 0.6%.
Read MoreWhy Sprinklr Stock Rocked the Market on Wednesday
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It posted satisfying growth on both the top and bottom lines in the fourth quarter.
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Both metrics also topped the average analyst estimates.
Sprinklr (NYSE: CXM) was spraying gains on its shareholders in a prosperous Wednesday trading session.
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Read MoreSuze Orman Says 'You're Scared To Death' And Wondering Should You Sell Tech Stocks for Defense & Oil? — Remember, 'This Is Not Our First Rodeo'
War headlines, surging oil prices and volatile markets can make even disciplined investors uneasy. When portfolios swing and news alerts pile up, the same question starts echoing across brokerage accounts everywhere: is it time to sell, buy or simply wait it out?
Personal finance expert Suze Orman addressed that anxiety in a recent video on her official YouTube channel.
Read MoreThis Cathie Wood Stock Is Up 47% This Year: Is It Too Late to Buy?
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Intellia Therapeutics is getting around a recent major regulatory setback.
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However, the stock still faces several potential issues.
Cathie Wood, the CEO of the investment management firm Ark Invest, is known for focusing on companies with significant innovative potential.
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Read MoreTQQQ and QLD Are Not Your Typical ETFs. Read This Before You Touch Either One.
The key differences between the ProShares – UltraPro QQQ (TQQQ 5.11%) and the ProShares – Ultra QQQ (QLD 3.42%) are leverage level, risk profile, and fund size. TQQQ offers 3x daily leverage and higher volatility,
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Read MoreThe Burst
Pfizer’s Big Win Means What For Investors?
Pfizer just pulled off a big deal as it relates to the pharmaceutical landscape in the U.S. On Tuesday, the CEO announced a wide-ranging agreement with the Trump administration that will lower drug prices for many Americans.
At the center of this deal is a new government-backed portal called “TrumpRx”, a website designed to help patients access discounted prescription drugs by connecting them directly to manufacturers’ platforms.
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Read MoreThe Ivy
Is Chipotle Stock Finally Cheap Enough to Bite?
After years of sizzling performance, Chipotle Mexican Grill is suddenly tasting some humble pie. The once-unstoppable restaurant stock shaved almost a quarter off its share price in just a few days, following an earnings report that showed its growth momentum cooling faster than investors expected.
At first glance, the results weren’t catastrophic, revenue still rose,
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Read MoreThe Spotlight
Can You Really Earn a 100% Yield From This Tesla-Based ETF?
A wave of funds has popped up promising double-digit income yields, many of them built on familiar covered call tactics. But one issuer, YieldMax, has taken the concept to an entirely different level. Think 30%, 50%, even 100%-plus yields.
The poster child is the YieldMax Tesla Option Income Strategy ETF, ticker TSLY. This fund aims to milk income from Tesla (NASDAQ: TSLA) by trading options,
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