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TOKYO — Asian shares were mixed in cautious trading Wednesday, as investors watched for next steps in the U.S.-Iran conflict after President Donald Trump extended a ceasefire that was set to expire. Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 rose 0.3% to 59,530.64. Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 declined 1.2% to 8,841.00. South Korea’s Kospi added 0.4% to 6,413.62. Hong

Major indexes fell for the second straight day on Tuesday as investors pulled back on news that the Iran-U.S negotiations were not happening as scheduled. The decline offered a reminder that the Iran war situation isn’t resolved and that further gains in the stock market won’t be so easily achieved. Will AI create the world’s

Warren Buffett made plenty of savvy moves during his legendary tenure as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway (BRKA 0.43%)(BRKB 0.76%). And one of his last major stock picks in his last years before stepping down was Occidental Petroleum (OXY +3.40%) — and it’s worked out quite well recently. Berkshire’s relationship with the energy company dates back

Today’s Change (-5.65%) $-0.47 Current Price $7.85 Key Data Points Market Cap $3.5B Day’s Range $7.79 – $8.94 52wk Range $5.83 – $22.17 Volume 56M Avg Vol 26M Gross Margin 32.96% SoundHound AI (SOUN 5.65%), a provider of voice AI solutions for the automotive, TV, IoT, and customer service industries, closed at $7.85, down 5.65%.

The Magnificent Seven isn’t just a Western from 1960. The term these days is also associated with a group of technology-related stocks that have driven stock market gains in recent years. They specialize in a variety of exciting areas, from cloud computing to electric cars, and investors have been eager to get in on these

As geopolitical tensions in the Middle East show signs of easing, Asian markets are experiencing a cautiously optimistic atmosphere, buoyed by China’s stronger-than-expected economic performance and Japan’s stock market rally. In this context, growth companies with high insider ownership present intriguing opportunities for investors seeking stability and alignment of interests within an evolving market landscape.

Today’s Change (1.87%) $0.10 Current Price $5.45 Key Data Points Market Cap $5.1B Day’s Range $5.39 – $6.00 52wk Range $0.51 – $10.87 Volume 77M Avg Vol 42M Gross Margin 8.01% Opendoor Technologies (OPEN +1.87%), digital platform for buying and selling residential real estate, closed Tuesday at $5.45, up 1.87%. The stock moved higher as

(Image credit: Getty Images) We’ve all read stories about the budgetary wonders of self-restraint. You know the tale: If those darned millennials gave up Starbucks and avocado toast, we’d solve the housing affordability crisis or something. I don’t actually know. I don’t read those stories. That’s precisely why I laughed when my editor brought up

Over the last 7 days, the United States market has risen by 3.6%, and over the past year, it has seen a remarkable increase of 39%, with earnings forecasted to grow by 16% annually. In such a thriving environment, identifying stocks that are potentially undervalued can offer opportunities for investors looking to capitalize on discrepancies

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There’s been growing excitement in the stock market lately. The S&P 500 has been back to hitting record highs, and speculation appears to be high as well, with retail investors loading up on all types of stocks, even risky ones. There has also been a rise in the price of silver. A month ago, the

Published on 21/04/2026 – 12:14 GMT+2•Updated 12:16 Oil prices edged slightly higher, European indices traded flat, while Asian markets surged on Tuesday morning as investors monitored potential US-Iran negotiations and the final 48 hours of the current ceasefire. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT At the time of writing, US benchmark crude was up 8.5% from last Friday’s low

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The Morning Bull – US Market Morning Update Tuesday, Apr, 21 2026 US stock futures point higher this morning, with E-mini S&P 500 contracts up about 0.25% and Nasdaq-100 minis up around 0.38%, as investors weigh strong global demand against rising government borrowing costs and inflation worries. Taiwan’s export orders hit a record US$91.1b in

Uncertainty regarding the conflict in Iran has weighed on the stock market over the past couple of months — and though the S&P 500 rebounded in recent days and even hit new highs, the turbulence may not be over. Investors have watched every move along the path to peace between the U.S. and Iran, and