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European markets began the week under pressure on Monday, weighed down by escalating tensions in the Middle East And a sharp surge in oil prices following fresh developments over the weekend. Regional equities tracked losses seen across Asia-Pacific markets, with sentiment dampened by growing concerns over potential disruptions to global energy supplies and the risk… Continue reading FTSE drops 0.42% as European markets open in red after Iran talks fail

Europe’s retail sector is heading into a harsher stretch, but RBC is not telling investors to give up on the space. The retailers were already facing fragile demand before the latest energy shock, and the renewed jump in oil and freight costs has added pressure on margins. The result is a more difficult setup for… Continue reading Europe’s retail reckoning: RBC names only three stocks worth holding

Oracle’s brutal 2026 selloff is forcing Wall Street to answer a harder question than the usual buy-the-dip reflex. Shares of the cloud and database giant were still down about 29% for the year as of March 31, even after a brief rebound. Yet the collapse has not produced a consensus. Instead, it has split analysts… Continue reading Is Oracle’s 29% crash the best AI bargain on Wall Street right now?

The FTSE 100 Index futures pulled back on Monday as geopolitical tensions rose after the weekend talks between the US and Iran followed by President Donald Trump’s decision to enact a blockade on the Strait of Hormuz. This article explores some of the top FTSE companies to watch this week. Tesco stock in focus ahead… Continue reading FTSE 100 shares to watch this week: Tesco, Rolls-Royce, IAG, Shell, BP

Asian markets opened the week on the back foot on Monday as a fresh oil shock renewed the anxieties around the Middle East conflict. The sell-off signalled a cautious start to the week after US-Iran talks failed over the weekend and Washington moved ahead with a blockade targeting traffic to and from Iranian ports. Oil… Continue reading Kospi, Hang Seng lead Asian markets lower as oil tops $100 on Iran tensions

The Dow Jones Index rebounded last week, reaching its highest point since May 4 as the US and Iran reached a two-week ceasefire. It rose to $48,250, up by 6.45% from its lowest level this month. This report explores some of the top catalysts for the DJI Index this week. Dow Jones Index on edge… Continue reading Top catalysts for the Dow Jones Index this week

US small-cap stocks are staging a notable comeback in 2026, outperforming their large-cap peers after years of lagging returns, as sector dynamics, valuation resets, and improving earnings prospects reshape market leadership. So far this year, small caps have outperformed large caps by 8.5 percentage points, marking a sharp reversal after roughly six years of underperformance.… Continue reading US small caps surge ahead: what’s driving the market shift now

Shares of Meta Platforms rebounded sharply this week after the company unveiled a new artificial intelligence model, offering investors a fresh catalyst following a period marked by legal challenges that led to the stock’s underperformance. The stock rose about 9% on Wednesday, its biggest gain since January, supported both by easing geopolitical tensions and the… Continue reading Meta stock cheap despite AI-led rally, but legal overhang still clouds outlook

As the first-quarter (Q1) earnings season shifts into high gear next week, investors are bracing for a wave of data from nearly 6% of the benchmark S&P 500 index. While heavy hitters like Netflix Inc and JPMorgan dominate the headlines, seasoned traders are looking at a specific subset of companies: those with a “beat and… Continue reading These 3 stocks reporting next week have a history of gaining after earnings