Oil jumps 4% as doubts linger over U.S.-backed plan to protect Strait of Hormuz shipping
Oil prices jumped 4% on Tuesday as uncertainty lingered over a U.S.-led coalition to protect shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.
Treasury yields tick up as investors weigh oil surge, Iran tensions and looming Fed decision
Treasury yields edged higher as investors weighed escalating tensions in the Middle East and rising oil prices ahead of the Federal Reserve's policy decision.
Nvidia GTC 2026: CEO Jensen Huang sees $1 trillion in orders for Blackwell and Vera Rubin through '27
At Nvidia's annual developer conference, CEO Jensen Huang said the company is seeing booming demand for its latest technology.
Trump says U.S. asked China to delay Xi meeting 'a month or so' due to Iran war
The Iran war wasn't expected to derail the Trump-Xi meeting in China, but analysts said it would influence the talks and any agreements that come out of them.
Trump says he thinks he will have the 'honor' of 'taking Cuba'
The president recently launched a war in Iran after topping Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro by force.
Asia-Pacific markets close mixed as oil gains and Iran war keeps investors on edge
International benchmark Brent crude gained 2.45% to $102.57 per barrel, while the U.S. West Texas Intermediate rose 2.51% to $95.85 per barrel as of 8:44 p.m. ET.
Australia central bank hikes rates to a near 1-year high as Iran war raises inflation risks
The 25 basis points hike was in line with expectations from analysts polled by Reuters
'Significant, but not catastrophic': A fall in Chinese visitors barely dents tourism numbers to Japan
Experts stress that Japan’s tourism portfolio is now more diversified and resilient, with Western markets also contributing strongly.
Iran war is the latest 'worst-case scenario' for travel, expert says. How to minimize the pain of future disruptions
There have been many significant travel disruptions at the start of 2026, including the Iran war. Travel advisors give some tips to blunt the impact.
Employers say AI makes workers faster — but it's also creating 'friction or mistrust,' report finds
Artificial intelligence is creating tension between employers and employees over its deployment, a new MetLife report finds.
European stocks advance as oil prices spike back above $100
European stocks were broadly higher on Tuesday as global markets keep a close eye on volatile oil prices.
Trump signals coalition to force open Strait of Hormuz is not ready yet: 'Some are less than enthusiastic'
President Donald Trump said Monday that some U.S. allies are not willing to join a coalition to protect tankers in the Strait of Hormuz.
UAE reopens airspace after brief shutdown as Iran attacks keep region on edge
The UAE's General Civil Aviation Authority said it had temporarily closed the country's airspace as a precautionary step.
Ant Group unit clears regulatory step for Bright Smart takeover, sending shares up 70%
Shares of Bright Smart Securities surged 58% after an Ant Group unit completed the required steps to acquire Hong Kong listed brokerage Bright Smart Securities.
Bill Gurley on AI bubble: A bunch of people got rich quick and a reset is coming
Gurley's VC firm Benchmark was an early Uber investor, and he helped oust then-CEO Travis Kalanick in 2017.
Salesforce is rapidly buying back a massive amount of its stock — what it means
Every weekday, the Investing Club releases the Homestretch; an actionable afternoon update just in time for the last hour of trading.
Apple acquires video editing company MotionVFX to boost subscribers
Apple is buying MotionVFX in part to help the iPhone maker attract more subscribers to its creator tools.
U.S. is allowing Iranian oil tankers through Strait of Hormuz, says Bessent
The White House believes tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz will increase before Navy escorts are deployed, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said.
Bessent says Treasury is not intervening in oil commodities markets and has no authority to do so
Bessent addressed rumors that the Treasury Department or some other arm of government might step in to try to lower oil prices.
Apollo's John Zito questions private equity's software valuations: 'All the marks are wrong'
While Wall Street figures have flagged risks in private credit, Apollo's Zito is among the first within private credit to candidly acknowledge weakness.
Nebius jumps 14% after company inks $27 billion infrastructure deal with Meta
Meta is planning capital expenditure of up to $135 billion related to AI this year.
White House chief of staff Susie Wiles diagnosed with 'early stage breast cancer': Trump
Wiles "will be spending virtually full time at the White House" while being treated for breast cancer, President Donald Trump said.
Durbin and Raskin call for perjury investigation into DHS' Kristi Noem
Ousted Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem testified before Congress earlier this month.
Trump-Xi China summit may be delayed if Trump wants to stay in Washington for Iran war: Bessent
Trump's visit, scheduled for March 31-April 2, would be the first for a U.S. president since he went to the country in 2017.