The market stayed calm on Wednesday, even though hostilities between Iran and Israel—along with strikes against U. S. allies—continued to flare. Traders around the globe kept a close eye on the Strait of Hormuz, a narrow channel that links the world’s top oil producers to buyers. This passage carrie
President Trump has always linked the economy to stock and oil numbers. When U. S. forces hit Iranian targets last week, global energy markets reacted sharply. Oil prices climbed, with Brent crude almost 65 percent higher than before the conflict began. At the same time, stock markets fell.
Intel has announced two updated versions of its Arrow Lake processors, called Core Ultra 5 250K Plus and Core Ultra 7 270K Plus. The new chips use the same mix of performance (P‑cores) and efficiency (E‑cores) cores as earlier Arrow Lake models, but they run at slightly lower maximum speeds. The com
The U. S. stock market began the day without a clear direction, as futures traded sideways while oil prices edged up to about $90 per barrel. A highly anticipated drop in U. S. crude inventories did not lift investor mood, partly because tensions over shipping lanes in the Middle East continued to l
The day began with a clear signal from the energy sector: crude oil prices pushed higher, nudging investors to sell some of their holdings in the Dow. The index slipped by about 0. 5 percent, reflecting worries that rising fuel costs could squeeze corporate profits across many industries. Meanwhile
Virginia’s media group has opened a new window for local businesses that want to be named top workplaces. The award, which celebrates great work cultures, is open to any company with at least 35 staff in the Hampton Roads area. Winners will be announced in August, so companies still have a chance to
Uber stock went up after the company announced a new partnership with Amazon’s robotaxi service, Zoox. The deal means Uber will help run and grow Zoox’s driverless fleet in the United States. The partnership could give Uber a big advantage. It will let Uber use its technology and experience in ride
Bank of America has added Ligand Pharmaceuticals to its list of stocks it recommends buying, setting a new price target at $244. The move comes as the bank highlights Ligand’s business model, which focuses on high‑margin products and a lower level of risk compared to many other biopharma companies.
The next big event on campus is about to start. College basketball playoffs are kicking off, and the excitement builds as teams fight for the top spot in the nation. The local paper is launching its yearly bracket contest, inviting everyone to predict the winners and win prizes. The first r
The Atlanta Falcons have added former Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa to their roster on a one‑year contract. Tagovailoa, who once topped the league in passing yards, has struggled with injuries and inconsistent play during his six seasons in Miami. Now he faces a fresh start in Atla
