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The war in Iran and the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz have turned a critical artery of the global oil system into a chokepoint, driving Brent crude to a high of $106 a barrel in on March 16. Goldman Sachs now expects Brent to average above 100 dollars this month and around 85… Continue reading With oil prices above $100, are EVs set to gain market share?

US stocks opened higher on Monday as Wall Street attempted to rebound from a difficult week, while oil prices retreated after a sharp rally driven by escalating tensions in the Middle East. The Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed 305 points, or 0.66%, while the S&P 500 gained 0.9%. The Nasdaq Composite advanced 1.15%. The gains… Continue reading US stocks rise as oil slips below $100, Dow gains 300 points

Oklo stock price has slumped to its lowest level since July 2025. It has tumbled from last year’s high of $194 to $58, with its market capitalisation dropping from over $24 billion to $9.12 billion. Its short interest has jumped to 13%, with focus turning to its upcoming financial results.  Oklo has made progress, but… Continue reading Oklo stock price analysis ahead of earnings: buy, sell, or hold?

The United States is allowing Iranian oil tankers to pass through the Strait of Hormuz even as tensions escalate in the Persian Gulf following attacks on commercial vessels. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent confirmed the approach in an interview with CNBC on Monday, explaining that Washington has permitted Iranian ships to leave the Gulf to help… Continue reading US lets Iranian oil tankers pass Hormuz as conflict sends crude soaring

Companies are restructuring operations around automation tools and AI agents capable of performing routine tasks. A report from RationalFX shows that 45,363 technology jobs have been cut worldwide since January 2026. Around one fifth of those layoffs are linked directly to artificial intelligence adoption and organisational restructuring tied to automation. Tech layoffs tied to AI… Continue reading AI layoff wave hits tech: 45,000 jobs gone in early 2026

Micron stock (NASDAQ:MU) was on track for a strong open on Monday as investors leaned into a familiar but increasingly powerful theme. The MU stock surged over 4% in the pre-market trading on 16th March, a strong move which comes days ahead of the company’s fiscal second-quarter report on March 18. The development came as… Continue reading Here is why Micron stock is up over 4% today

Walmart-backed digital payments company PhonePe has deferred its planned public offering as geopolitical tensions and falling equity markets weigh on investor sentiment. The Bengaluru-based firm confirmed on Monday that it has temporarily halted preparations for its stock market debut and will restart the process once global capital markets stabilise. The move follows rising volatility in… Continue reading PhonePe delays India IPO as geopolitical tensions rattle global markets