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Investors Seek More Signs of Iran Thaw After Rally
Monday's rally on news of talks with Iran faded, and renewed vigor may depend on evidence of progress toward re-opening the Strait. Earnings are light but March PMI data is ahead.
Earnings on Speed Dial: Why Quarterly Calls Matter
A company's earnings call gives investors a ringside seat, providing insights and perspective that go beyond the numbers. Here's how they work and what to listen for.
Looking to the Futures
Equities stabilized on Monday after President Trump delayed planned strikes on Iranian energy infrastructure ahead of negotiations.
Crude Oil, Yields Resume Rallies, Hurting Stocks
After the best day since war began, stocks turned tail early as crude oil and Treasury yields rose. There's no sign of progress toward ending the conflict or reopening the strait.
After Worst Week of Year, War and Oil Center Stage
War and oil have the spotlight almost to themselves as the week ahead features little in the way of major data or earnings news. The S&P 500 hit six-month lows Friday.
Weekly Trader's Outlook
Major indices are on track for the fourth straight week of losses, and are now technically oversold, as the U.S./Iran conflict continues to dominate market psychology.
Thin Data, Earnings Keep Crude, War in Spotlight
With earnings and data sparse, there could be less distraction from oil and the war. The S&P 500 fell below a key technical level Thursday and today is triple-witching day.
Inflation, Oil & Uncertainty: Reading the Market's Mixed Signals
Liz Ann and Collin examine how geopolitical tensions, rising energy prices, and shifting inflation expectations are driving sharp rotations beneath the surface of equity markets.
Oil Remains In-Focus After Fed Holds Rates Steady
Investors' eyes are still locked on the Middle East conflict as surging oil prices weigh on markets. FedEx, Alibaba, and Accenture earnings are on deck.
Dire Strait: War's Impact on Stocks
A properly functioning Strait of Hormuz holds the keys to clarity around the growth, inflation, and market shock that has stemmed from the war in the Middle East.