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ASX slips as Iran Hormuz threat lifts oil, yields
Australian stocks slipped after reports that Iran could restrict Strait of Hormuz traffic lifted oil prices and pushed Treasury yields highe
Oil spike on Hormuz fears weighs on Australian shares
Australian shares are expected to open lower after crude oil jumped more than $3 a barrel on reports Iran may restrict US and Israeli vessel
TSX slips as tech, consumer stocks fall and oil climbs on Hormuz fears
Canada's main stock index slipped Thursday, dragged by tech and consumer stocks, while oil prices climbed to $77.29 a barrel on fresh Strait
TSX edges lower as oil rebound offsets tech slide
Canada's main stock index ended nearly flat Thursday as a rebound in oil prices on Strait of Hormuz concerns boosted energy shares, but a sl
Oil climbs to $77.78 as Iran bill targets Hormuz shipping; stocks dip
Oil prices jumped and stocks pulled back after Iran signaled it could tighten rules for ships using the Strait of Hormuz. Investors also awa
FCC votes to scrap 39% TV ownership cap, paving way for station consolidation
The FCC voted 2-1 to scrap the 39% cap on national TV station ownership, potentially opening the door to more consolidation. Critics argue o
Stocks slip as oil jumps 3.5% and bond yields climb
US stocks slipped Thursday as oil jumped 3.5% and bond yields rose, tightening financial conditions. Semiconductor ETFs bucked the trend, ou
Swiss stocks end winning streak as Swisscom jumps 4.4% on dividend outlook
Swiss stocks slipped, snapping a three-day winning streak, even as telecom giant Swisscom jumped 4.38% after reaffirming its 2026 guidance a
Gold Miners ETF Upgrade Signals Renewed Confidence in Bullion
The Finimize Portfolio is upgrading its VanEck Gold Miners ETF back to a full position after halving it during the Iran war-driven oil spike
Deutsche Telekom surges on higher cash outlook; Siemens slips despite beat
Germany's DAX edged up 0.15% as Deutsche Telekom jumped 6.31% on a raised cash outlook and bigger buyback plan, while Siemens fell 4.56% des
Apollo to buy EasyJet for £5.7bn as markets eye Hormuz
Apollo is taking EasyJet private in a £5.7 billion all-cash deal at 715p a share. The move comes as US stocks trade mixed and traders monito
FTSE 100 slips as Iran-Oman shipping plan eases Hormuz fears
The FTSE 100 slipped as Iran and Oman outlined a temporary shipping route through the Strait of Hormuz, easing some supply fears. Housebuild