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Stocks Rise Again on Hopes for End of War
Stocks Rise Again on
Hopes for End of War
MARKETS
Mar 25, 2026 3:40 PM CDT

Stocks Rise Again on Hopes for End of War

Bellwether ruling didn't dent Meta, Alphabet stock prices

(Newser) - Hope for a possible end to the war with Iran pushed stocks higher again on Wednesday, while oil prices eased.
  • The S&P 500 rose 35.53 points, or 0.5%, to 6,591.90.
  • The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 305.43 points, or 0.7%, to 46,429.
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America's Super-Rich Are Quietly Multiplying

Multimillionaires are rejiggering spending on luxury goods, housing, travel

(Newser) - A growing slice of Americans are quietly sliding into the "ultrawealthy" lane, and reshaping the economy as they go. The Wall Street Journal charts the rise of households worth tens of millions, or even hundreds of millions of dollars, a group that now numbers about 430,000 in the...

Stocks Drop Amid War Uncertainty
Stocks Drop Amid
War Uncertainty
MARKETS
Mar 24, 2026 3:34 PM CDT

Stocks Drop Amid War Uncertainty

Oil prices resume rising, gold falls again

(Newser) - The US stock market wobbled to an uneven close as uncertainty continues about how long the war with Iran will last. The S&P 500 initially fell Tuesday to an early-morning loss of 0.8% and gave back much of its surge from Monday. It quickly erased that loss, and...

Stocks Limit Gains After Iran Denies It Held Talks With US

Stocks surged and oil dropped early Monday after Trump hinted at end to war

(Newser) - A cautious relief swept through financial markets Monday after President Trump said the United States has talked with Iran about a possible end to the war. Oil prices eased, and stock prices rose on Wall Street following severe losses taken elsewhere in the world before Trump's announcement.
  • The S&
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Stocks Pare Losses as Oil Prices Recede
Gold, Silver Drop
as Oil Prices Swing
MARKETS
Mar 19, 2026 3:40 PM CDT

Gold, Silver Drop as Oil Prices Swing

Brent crude briefly rose over $119 per barrel

(Newser) - Stocks pared their losses on Wall Street as an early spike in crude oil prices eased later in the day. The roller-coaster ride for oil prices Thursday underscored how they're dictating where financial markets, and maybe even the economy, are heading.
  • The S&P 500 fell 18.21 points, or
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Stocks Slump on Worries About Inflation, Interest Rates
Dow Drops 768 Points
Amid Inflation Worries
MARKETS
Mar 18, 2026 3:35 PM CDT

Dow Drops 768 Points Amid Inflation Worries

Report says inflation was set to worsen even before Iran war began

(Newser) - US stocks slumped Wednesday after a report said inflation was primed to worsen even before the war with Iran sent oil prices spiking. That and comments from the head of the Federal Reserve pushed Wall Street on Wednesday to see less chance of getting the lower interest rates that it...

Stocks Edge Up Despite Rise in Oil Prices
Stocks Hold Steady as
Oil Prices Resume Rising
MARKETS
Mar 17, 2026 3:49 PM CDT

Stocks Hold Steady as Oil Prices Resume Rising

It was a winning day for Uber, airline stocks

(Newser) - Oil prices resumed their rise on Tuesday because of the war with Iran, but US stocks held steadier this time around.
  • The S&P 500 rose 16.71 points, or 0.2%, to 6,716.09, adding to its gain from the day before, which was its best since the
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Stocks Just Had Their Best Day Since Iran War Began

Falling oil prices lift companies with big fuel bills

(Newser) - A drop in oil prices on Monday helped send the US stock market to its best day since the war in Iran began.
  • The S&P 500 rose 67.19 points, or 1%, to 6,699.38 for its biggest gain in five weeks.
  • The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose
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Stocks Sink as Oil Jumps to $100 Per Barrel
Stocks Drop Sharply
as Oil Price Climbs
MARKETS
Mar 12, 2026 3:50 PM CDT

Stocks Drop Sharply as Oil Price Climbs

Dow drops 739 points, with travel stocks among the hardest hit

(Newser) - With no clear end in sight, the war with Iran sent oil prices back to $100 per barrel on Thursday, and stocks sank worldwide.
  • The S&P 500 fell 103.18 points, or 1.5%, to 6,672.62, resuming its sharp swings following a couple of days of relative
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Dow Drops 289 Points as Oil Prices Rise
Oil Prices Rise Despite
Stockpile Release Plan
MARKETS
Mar 11, 2026 3:44 PM CDT

Oil Prices Rise Despite Stockpile Release Plan

Dow drops almost 300 points

(Newser) - Most US stocks fell on Wednesday but the market remained calm, even as the price of oil got back to rising.
  • The S&P 500 fell 5.68 points, or 0.1%, to 6,775.80 for a second day of modest moves following what had been a wild stretch
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Stocks Slip as Wall Street Waits for Signals on War
Stocks Slip Despite
Oil Price Pullback
MARKETS
Mar 10, 2026 3:35 PM CDT

Stocks Slip Despite Oil Price Pullback

Traders are waiting for signals on when Iran war will end

(Newser) - US stocks eased lower Tuesday as investors waited for the next signal on when the war with Iran may end.
  • The S&P 500 fell 14.51 points, or 0.2%, to 6,781.48 after giving up an early gain.
  • The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 34.29 points,
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Wall Street Closes Higher After Erasing Big Loss
Stocks Bounce Back After
Trump Remarks on War
MARKETS
Mar 9, 2026 3:54 PM CDT

Stocks Bounce Back After Trump Remarks on War

Oil prices drop after Trump says Iran war is 'very complete, pretty much'

(Newser) - The US stock market careened through a manic Monday, going from a steep early loss to a solid gain as worries turned into hope that the war with Iran may not last that long. Oil prices whipped from nearly $120 per barrel , their highest since 2022, back toward $90.
  • The
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Stocks Sink as Oil Hits Highest Prince Since 2024
Oil Spikes to Highest
Price Since Summer 2024
MARKETS
Mar 5, 2026 3:34 PM CST

Oil Spikes to Highest Price Since Summer 2024

Dow was down more than 1.1K at one point

(Newser) - The Dow Jones Industrial Average briefly dropped more than 1,100 points on Thursday after the price of oil spiked to its highest level since the summer of 2024. The Dow lost as many as 1,160 points Thursday before finishing the day with a drop of 784 points, or...

Stocks Rebound After Oil Prices Stop Spiking
Crypto Stocks Jump
as Bitcoin Tops $73K
MARKETS
Mar 4, 2026 3:48 PM CST

Crypto Stocks Jump as Bitcoin Tops $73K

Markets rebound as oil prices stop spiking

(Newser) - The US stock market rebounded Wednesday after oil prices stopped spiking and reports gave encouraging updates on the economy.
  • The S&P 500 rose 52.87 points, or 0.8%, to 6,869.50, erasing much of its loss since the war with Iran began.
  • The Dow Jones Industrial Average
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Dow Drops 404 Points After Trimming Earlier Plunge
Stocks Partially Recover
From Morning Plunge
MARKETS
Mar 3, 2026 4:01 PM CST

Stocks Partially Recover From Morning Plunge

Trump announcement helps ease oil price fears

(Newser) - A sell-off for stocks wrapped around the world and hit Wall Street on Tuesday, while oil prices climbed even higher on worries about the widening war with Iran. But the big moves that rocked markets in the morning eased substantially as the day progressed, the AP reports.
  • The S&P
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Oil Prices Leap More Than 6%
Oil Prices Leap More Than 6%
MARKETS
Mar 2, 2026 4:05 PM CST

Oil Prices Leap More Than 6%

Stocks recover from sharp early drops

(Newser) - Oil prices leaped Monday on worries that war with Iran could clog the global flow of crude and make inflation even worse. US stocks, meanwhile, swung from sharp losses to a tiny gain.
  • The S&P 500 rose 2.74 points, or less than 0.1%, to 6,881.62.
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Nvidia Helps Wall Street Erase Its Losses for the Week

Lowe's drops 5.6% after profit forecast falls short

(Newser) - US stocks rose Wednesday and erased their losses for the week so far, as Nvidia and other technology companies led the way.
  • The S&P 500 climbed 56.06 points, or 0.8%, to 6.946.12 for a second straight gain following Monday's swoon.
  • The Dow Jones Industrial Average
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Massive AI Deal Helps Wall Street Rebound
Wall Street Bounces
Back After Big AI Deal
MARKETS
Feb 24, 2026 3:44 PM CST

Wall Street Bounces Back After Big AI Deal

Software companies trim their losses

(Newser) - The US stock market rebounded Tuesday after getting a reminder that the artificial-intelligence technology boom may also have an upside.
  • The S&P 500 rose 53.32 points, or 0.8%, to 6,890.07, recovering nearly three-quarters of its loss from the day before.
  • The Dow Jones Industrial Average
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Dow Drops 822 Points After Trump Ramps Up New Tariffs

Software stocks hit hard by AI worries

(Newser) - US stocks slumped Monday after President Trump ramped up his newest tariffs, while investors continued to punish companies that could be losers in the artificial-intelligence revolution.
  • The S&P 500 sank 71.76 points, or 1% to 6,837.75.
  • The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 821.91 points, or
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Stocks Fall as AI Fears Rumble
Stocks Fall as AI Fears Rumble
MARKETS
Feb 19, 2026 3:45 PM CST

Stocks Fall as AI Fears Rumble

Oil prices rise amid fears of Iran clash

(Newser) - US stocks fell on Thursday while oil prices rose with worries about a potential US-Iran conflict.
  • The S&P 500 fell 19.41 points, or 0.3%, to 6,861.90, its first loss in four days.
  • The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 267.50 points, or 0.5%, to
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