STOCK MARKET

Mar 17 2026FINANCE

Possible Big Sale for Texas Auto Lender

A private‑equity group is weighing the idea of selling a Texas‑based auto loan company that helps people buy cars on credit. The buyer could pay between $2. 5 billion and $3 billion, sources say. The company was bought by the group in 2021 from another major investor for an undisclosed sum. It wo

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Mar 16 2026FINANCE

Bitcoin Nears $75, 000 After Six‑Week Rise

Bitcoin climbed past $74, 500 on Monday, the highest level since early February. The move broke a six‑week trading range and lifted mood for riskier crypto tokens. Bitcoin’s price is almost 25 % higher than its February low of $60, 000. That jump echoes rebounds seen in 2022, but those earl

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Mar 13 2026FINANCE

Dow Climbs After Unexpected Inflation and GDP News, Micron Scores Big on Earnings

The stock market opened higher today as the Dow Jones Industrial Average edged up, thanks to surprising inflation figures and strong GDP data that suggested a resilient economy. Investors found comfort in the numbers, which implied that growth could continue without overheating. Meanwhile, technolo

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Mar 13 2026BUSINESS

Nuclear Firm Draws New Investor Interest

A new investment firm has begun to support a company that builds and maintains nuclear power equipment. The analyst team at TD Cowen has issued a “Buy” recommendation for the company, which trades under the symbol BWXT. They set a target price of $230 per share and highlighted the firm’s long

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Mar 11 2026BUSINESS

Gas Prices Soar as Middle East Tensions Spike

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

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Mar 11 2026FINANCE

Markets Face Turbulence as Oil Prices Rise and Global Events Stir Uncertainty

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

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Mar 11 2026FINANCE

Oil Prices Drive Dow Down While Oracle Skips the Crowd

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

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Mar 03 2026BUSINESS

AI and Stock Moves: A Quick Look

People often wonder if new tech tools are failing. The story starts with a company that uses AI in its products. Some experts say the company’s recent earnings report shows signs of trouble. The numbers hint that customers may not be buying as much as expected. One point to note is that the analyst

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Mar 03 2026FINANCE

Rethinking a “Penny” Flyer: Why Gogo Might Be Too Hazy

Gogo, the company that sells internet to business jets, had a big jump in price yesterday. It climbed 12%, and people were trading a lot more than usual. The rise came after the firm released its fourth‑quarter results for 2025, which showed higher earnings than many had expected. The stock has boun

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Feb 28 2026FINANCE

Inflation Numbers Push the Dow Lower

A fresh set of inflation figures has shaken the market, sending the Dow Jones Industrial Average down for the day. The data shows prices rising faster than many investors expected, raising worries about higher interest rates and slower growth. Because the Dow is made up of big companies, even

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