Shares of Tesla advanced in early trading on Friday, putting the stock on track to end an extended losing streak as investor sentiment improved ahead of earnings and on easing geopolitical concerns. The stock rose 1.6% to $392.00, extending a recent rebound that has seen shares climb about 13% over the past five days. The
Shares of Tesla are on track to break an eight-week losing streak, though the stock pulled back slightly in early trading on Thursday as investors turned their attention to the company’s upcoming earnings and longer-term strategy. The stock fell around 1.6% to $384.91, even as the S&P 500 and the Dow Jones Industrial Average moved
Finance ministers from more than 10 countries cautioned on Wednesday that the ongoing Middle East conflict would continue to weigh on global growth, inflation, and financial markets, even if a lasting resolution is achieved. The warning came in a joint statement issued during the International Monetary Fund and World Bank Spring Meetings in Washington. The
The significance of the US dollar in global trade has taken a hit over the last couple of years, but a straightforward decline is not on the cards yet. Iran plans to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, contingent on a mandatory fee of up to $2 million per ship, payable in Chinese Renminbi or cryptocurrency.
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.
Protests over rising fuel prices in Ireland have entered their fourth consecutive day, triggering widespread disruption across the country Demonstrators have blockaded three of Ireland’s primary refineries and fuel terminals, leading to supply shortages and bringing traffic in Dublin to a standstill. The protests have been largely driven by farmers, agricultural contractors, and road haulage
German-Swiss quantum technology firm Terra Quantum announced plans on Thursday to go public on the Nasdaq this year through a merger with a US-based special purpose acquisition company (SPAC). The deal is expected to value the company at $3.25 billion, marking a significant step in its growth strategy. The company has signed a non-binding letter
Emerging and developing economies in Europe and Central Asia will experience slower growth in 2026 due to the effects of higher energy prices brought on by the ongoing conflict in Iran, said a World Bank report released on Wednesday. This surge has increased operating costs for businesses and raised fuel expenses for consumers. Although Tehran
The closure of the Strait of Hormuz has answered a question the energy world had been debating for a decade. What does it actually cost to stay dependent on fossil fuels? With Brent crude near $120 a barrel, gas above $4 a gallon across every US state, diesel up 45%, and the IEA describing the
Taiwan’s Foxconn, the world’s largest contract electronics manufacturer, reported a sharp rise in first-quarter revenue. The strong numbers were supported by surging demand for artificial intelligence infrastructure — even as the company sounded a note of caution over what it described as a “volatile” global political and economic environment. Revenue for the January-to-March quarter climbed