Thursday, 5 November 2026
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November WTI crude oil (CLX26 ) closed up +2.45 (+2.71%) on Thursday, and November RBOB gasoline (RBX26 ) closed up +0.1421 (+4.36%). Crude oil and gasoline prices settled sharply higher on Thursday as talks between the…
The Group of Seven nations agreed Friday to release 100 million barrels of reserves to address surging diesel fuel prices, after the Trump administration pushed Europe to deploy their stocks.
Europe leaders agreed Friday to release some of diesel stockpiles, pulling prices of oil down by more than 4%.
Instead, drugmakers are developing treatments that can complement existing drugs and push weight loss further, or offer new options for potentially millions of people who may not get enough benefit from GLP-1s.
American Airlines is joining carriers that allow customers to book with a combination of cash and miles, the latest change at the carrier as it tries to grow its lucrative loyalty program.
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The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) is up by +0.90% today, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up by +0.54%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +1.23%. December E-mini S&P futures (ESZ26 ) are u…
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Rivian reported a year-over-year increase in vehicle deliveries of 46% during the third quarter.
Oil prices were lower on Friday, extending losses from earlier in the session, following reports of a potential move to release additional diesel and crude stocks to ease a global supply shortage.
The U.S. economy created far fewer jobs than expected in September, pointing to a surprising soft spot in the labor market and broader economy.
Burger King is refranchising hundreds of its company-owned restaurants as part of its turnaround, while prioritizing local operators.
Humanoid robots have the potential to revolutionize life as we know it — but the U.S. does not have a supply chain that can produce key parts.
Paramount Skydance CEO David Ellison announced Friday that upon closing his company's merger with Warner Bros. Discovery next week, the combined entity will be named Skydance.
U.S. stocks edged lower as Treasury yields rose to multi-year highs. Major indices declined, while optical communications stocks outperformed and tech performance remained mixed. Meta advanced following bullish analyst …
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung on Friday slammed Ukraine over its disclosure of handing North Korean prisoners of war to Seoul, demanding a public apology and threatening "additional measures" against Kyiv.
France’s government did try to cool the situation yesterday, by proposing a budget for next year including €43bn in cuts and tax rises.
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has proposed new rules that would make it easier for investment advisers and regulated funds to hold cryptocurrencies on behalf of clients, as U.S. regulators push ahead with …
A big options bet involving the utility sector could indicate a top in yields.
The average one-year price target for PennyMac Mortgage Investment Trust - Corporate Bond (NYSE:PMTU) has been revised to $37.10 / share. This is an increase of 14.03% from the prior estimate of $32.54 dated September 1…
Brazil will hold a knife-edge vote on Sunday as its presidential race kicks off — but the election's outcome is likely to be felt far beyond the country's borders. Voters will head to the polls to decide whether incumbe…
U.S. trade representative Jamieson Greer on Thursday signaled that a deal with India was not on the cards soon, as Washington and New Delhi continue to hash out the finer points of a much-awaited agreement.
Bitcoin climbed back above $65,000 on July 15 and is currently trading just below $64,500 at the time of writing. $65,000 is a crucial psychological level, and the Bitcoin rally makes the crypto market more optimistic, …
The U.S. is reportedly sending a third aircraft carrier strike group to the Middle East, as Trump weighs resuming bombing Iran after the midterms.