Crude Plunges 15% as Trump Hints at Iran Conflict Resolution
Commodities Rebecca Torres

Crude Plunges 15% as Trump Hints at Iran Conflict Resolution

Oil prices collapsed nearly 15% Tuesday after Donald Trump indicated the Iran conflict might conclude shortly, erasing Monday's panic-driven surge above $119. G7 ministers deferred tapping emergency reserves.

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Intuit Shares Slide on Spending Concerns Despite Analyst Upgrade
Earnings James Calloway

Intuit Shares Slide on Spending Concerns Despite Analyst Upgrade

Intuit shares dropped nearly 4% Tuesday as investors focused on elevated spending forecasts overshadowing a bullish analyst upgrade and strong January-quarter results.

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BlackRock Sees Inflation Risk from Middle East Energy Shock, Favors Stocks
Markets Daniel Marsh

BlackRock Sees Inflation Risk from Middle East Energy Shock, Favors Stocks

BlackRock cautions that energy supply disruptions from Middle East tensions may sustain inflationary pressures, though it views the shock as likely lasting weeks rather than months. The firm remains underweight long-term U.S. bonds and prefers U.S. and Japanese stocks.

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J&J Seeks Earlier Use of Tecvayli in Europe Following US Myeloma Approval
Regulation James Calloway

J&J Seeks Earlier Use of Tecvayli in Europe Following US Myeloma Approval

Johnson & Johnson has submitted an application to European regulators to expand the use of its myeloma drug Tecvayli as a monotherapy after just one prior treatment. This follows recent U.S. approval for a Tecvayli combination and is supported by trial data showing a 71% reduction in disease progression risk.

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Oil Plummets 13% as Trump Hints at Iran Conflict Resolution
Commodities Rebecca Torres

Oil Plummets 13% as Trump Hints at Iran Conflict Resolution

Oil prices crashed over 13% Tuesday after U.S. President Donald Trump indicated the Iran conflict might conclude shortly, erasing the prior day's surge driven by supply fears. Brent crude fell $12.46 to $86.50 per barrel.

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Bitcoin Surges Past $70K Amid Easing Geopolitical Tensions, ETF Inflows
Crypto Sarah Chen

Bitcoin Surges Past $70K Amid Easing Geopolitical Tensions, ETF Inflows

Bitcoin reclaimed the $70,000 level, rising 3.3% as geopolitical tensions eased and crude oil prices tumbled. The rally was supported by renewed inflows into spot Bitcoin ETFs and significant corporate buying.

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P&G's Gillette Commits $1 Billion to New Boston HQ Amid Growth Challenges
Markets Daniel Marsh

P&G's Gillette Commits $1 Billion to New Boston HQ Amid Growth Challenges

Procter & Gamble's Gillette brand is investing close to $1 billion to establish a new global headquarters and research hub in South Boston, maintaining its commercial and R&D presence in the city while shifting manufacturing to Andover in 2026.

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Gold Surges Past $5,220 as Oil Plunge Eases Inflation Pressure
Commodities Rebecca Torres

Gold Surges Past $5,220 as Oil Plunge Eases Inflation Pressure

Gold rebounded sharply Tuesday, climbing above $5,220 an ounce as a steep drop in crude oil prices and a softer dollar alleviated near-term inflation concerns ahead of key U.S. economic data.

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Teradyne Files German Copyright Suit Against Chinese Robotics Firm Elite Robots
Regulation James Calloway

Teradyne Files German Copyright Suit Against Chinese Robotics Firm Elite Robots

Teradyne Robotics has initiated a copyright lawsuit in Germany against the German subsidiary of China's Elite Robots, claiming unauthorized use of Universal Robots software. The company also notified European safety authorities about potential issues with Elite Robots' machines.

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Stocks Climb as Oil Plunge Eases Stagflation Fears, Tech Leads
Markets Daniel Marsh

Stocks Climb as Oil Plunge Eases Stagflation Fears, Tech Leads

Major U.S. stock indexes rose Tuesday as a sharp drop in oil prices tempered stagflation worries. Technology shares led gains while energy and airline stocks declined.

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Wall Street Gains as Oil Plunge Eases Inflation Fears; Iran Tensions Linger
Markets Daniel Marsh

Wall Street Gains as Oil Plunge Eases Inflation Fears; Iran Tensions Linger

U.S. stocks advanced Tuesday as a sharp drop in oil prices alleviated inflation worries. The Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 0.60% to 48,027.85, while Brent crude fell 10.6%.

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Corning Surges on AI Fiber Demand and Meta Deal Ahead of Key Conference
Technology Sarah Chen

Corning Surges on AI Fiber Demand and Meta Deal Ahead of Key Conference

Corning shares advanced 6.5% to $137.50, driven by strong optical fiber demand and a major supply agreement with Meta Platforms. Sector peers Ciena and Lumentum also posted gains exceeding 6%.

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