Oil Surges Past $100, Stocks Tumble on Geopolitical and Economic Fears
Markets Daniel Marsh

Oil Surges Past $100, Stocks Tumble on Geopolitical and Economic Fears

Brent crude oil surged above $100 per barrel for the first time since 2022 as conflict disrupts the Strait of Hormuz. Wall Street futures fell sharply following disappointing U.S. employment figures.

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3D Systems Tops Q4 Forecasts, but Bleak Q1 Outlook Raises Doubts
Earnings James Calloway

3D Systems Tops Q4 Forecasts, but Bleak Q1 Outlook Raises Doubts

3D Systems reported Q4 revenue of $106.3M, exceeding its forecast, though full-year sales fell 12%. The company anticipates a revenue decline and continued losses for the current quarter.

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Aureus Greenway to Acquire Powerus in Strategic Drone Shift, Secures $9M Funding
Technology Sarah Chen

Aureus Greenway to Acquire Powerus in Strategic Drone Shift, Secures $9M Funding

Aureus Greenway Holdings has entered into an agreement to purchase autonomous systems manufacturer Powerus via an all-stock transaction, aiming to take the combined entity public on the Nasdaq. The deal includes a $9 million private placement and a $50 million investment commitment from South Korea's KCGI.

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Markets Brace for Inflation Data as Oil Surge Dents Rate Cut Hopes
Markets Daniel Marsh

Markets Brace for Inflation Data as Oil Surge Dents Rate Cut Hopes

U.S. equity futures declined sharply Monday amid surging oil prices and weak jobs data, pushing back expectations for Federal Reserve rate cuts. Investors await critical inflation reports due this week.

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TSX Set for Lower Open as Oil Spike Sparks Inflation, Recession Fears
Markets Daniel Marsh

TSX Set for Lower Open as Oil Spike Sparks Inflation, Recession Fears

Canada's main stock index is poised for a lower open Monday, with futures down 0.92%, after a surge in oil prices to multi-year highs intensified inflation and recession concerns, pressuring financial and mining sectors.

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Silver Retreats as Dollar Gains, Oil Spike Delay Rate Cut Bets
Commodities Rebecca Torres

Silver Retreats as Dollar Gains, Oil Spike Delay Rate Cut Bets

Spot silver declined 0.3% to $84.07 per ounce, paring deeper losses, as a strong dollar and soaring oil prices above $119 rattled markets and delayed expectations for U.S. rate cuts.

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Gold Retreats as Oil Spike Fuels Dollar Rally, Rate Cut Doubts
Commodities Rebecca Torres

Gold Retreats as Oil Spike Fuels Dollar Rally, Rate Cut Doubts

Spot gold declined 1.2% to $5,109.39 per ounce Monday as a sharp rally in oil prices and a stronger U.S. dollar revived inflation concerns, reducing expectations for imminent Federal Reserve interest rate cuts.

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Hims & Hers Shares Jump on Novo Nordisk Partnership Revival
Markets Daniel Marsh

Hims & Hers Shares Jump on Novo Nordisk Partnership Revival

Hims & Hers Health shares surged in premarket trading Monday following reports that Novo Nordisk will resume selling its weight-loss drugs through the telehealth platform. The move marks a reversal from a patent dispute last month.

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Micron Shares Retreat Ahead of Key Index Inclusion and Earnings Report
Earnings James Calloway

Micron Shares Retreat Ahead of Key Index Inclusion and Earnings Report

Micron Technology shares declined roughly 6.7% before Monday's opening bell, pressured by broader market weakness and anticipation surrounding upcoming earnings and index rebalancing.

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Bitcoin Stabilizes Near $68K Amid Oil Price Surge and ETF Outflows
Crypto Sarah Chen

Bitcoin Stabilizes Near $68K Amid Oil Price Surge and ETF Outflows

Bitcoin steadied around $67,954, recovering from a dip to $65,688, while U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs saw significant net outflows. The rally in oil prices above $119 a barrel has heightened inflation concerns, dampening expectations for near-term Federal Reserve rate cuts.

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Middle East Conflict Sparks Historic Oil Price Surge, Strains Global Supply
Commodities Rebecca Torres

Middle East Conflict Sparks Historic Oil Price Surge, Strains Global Supply

Oil prices surged dramatically on Monday, with Brent crude briefly exceeding $119 per barrel, following supply disruptions in the Middle East linked to regional conflict. Governments and companies scrambled to respond to the market shock.

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Tech Stocks Retreat as Oil Spike Rekindles Inflation Fears
Markets Daniel Marsh

Tech Stocks Retreat as Oil Spike Rekindles Inflation Fears

Major technology stocks declined in premarket activity Monday, led by Microsoft, as a sharp rise in oil prices renewed inflation worries and pressured equity futures.

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