Wall Street shifts strategy as US Iran conflict rattles global markets

As the war between the United States and Iran enters its second week, major Wall Street banks are rapidly adjusting investment strategies. Financial institutions are directing capital toward defense companies, energy producers and tangible assets while warning that a prolonged conflict could reshape inflation expectations and complicate the......

Nasa dart impact changed asteroid orbit around the sun, study finds

When NASA deliberately crashed a spacecraft into the asteroid moon Dimorphos in 2022, scientists quickly confirmed the collision shortened its orbit around its larger companion, Didymos. A new study now shows the impact also altered the path of the entire asteroid pair around the Sun, marking the first confirmed case of humans shifting an......

Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg earns $9.4 million in 2025 amid executive compensation scrutiny

Boeing Co.'s CEO, Kelly Ortberg, received a total compensation of approximately $9.4 million in 2025, according to the company’s latest proxy statement released Friday. The breakdown of Ortberg's earnings included a base salary of $1.5 million, incentive pay of $3.9 million, and $3.9 million in vested stock units. In addition,......

Middle East conflict sends oil prices soaring nearly 30% in a week

Global oil markets experienced a sharp surge this week, with prices climbing nearly 30%, marking levels unseen since 2023. The escalation of conflict in the Middle East has disrupted key supply routes from the Gulf, fueling uncertainty in energy markets. Brent crude, the international benchmark, closed at $92.69 per barrel on Friday, reflecting......

Oracle and OpenAI halt Texas AI data center expansion plan

Technology companies Oracle and OpenAI have reportedly abandoned plans to expand a major artificial intelligence data center project in Texas, highlighting the complex financial and strategic challenges surrounding large-scale AI infrastructure. The decision concerns a planned expansion in Abilene, Texas, which forms part of the broader Stargate......

Brent oil could reach $120 if Middle East tensions continue, Barclays warns

Global oil markets could experience a sharp rise in prices if geopolitical tensions in the Middle East persist, according to a recent assessment by analysts at Barclays. The British bank warned that the benchmark crude price Brent Crude could potentially climb to around $120 per barrel if the current regional conflict continues for several......

White House downplays reports of Russian intelligence support to Iran

The White House has downplayed media reports suggesting that Russia may be providing intelligence to Iran about potential American military targets in the Middle East. Speaking to reporters on Friday, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said the reports would not alter ongoing military operations conducted by the United States in......

US agency to host forum on autonomous vehicle safety with Top CEOs

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced it will host a national forum on autonomous vehicle safety, bringing together the CEOs of leading self-driving companies, including Waymo, Zoox, and Aurora. The event, scheduled for Tuesday, aims to explore regulatory challenges and ways to safely accelerate the deployment......

US submarine sinks Iranian frigate near Sri Lanka as regional tensions escalate

Sri Lanka rescued dozens of Iranian sailors and evacuated the crew of a second Iranian naval vessel after a United States submarine torpedoed and sank an Iranian frigate off the island’s southern coast, marking the first confirmed torpedo attack by the US Navy against an enemy warship since World War II. The Iranian frigate IRIS Dena,......

EU says United States will honor Turnberry trade deal despite tariff dispute

European Trade Commissioner Maros Sefcovic said the United States has assured the European Union it will respect the terms of the Turnberry trade agreement, despite new tariff measures that risk undermining the deal’s central provision of a 15 percent tariff ceiling. Speaking in Toronto on Thursday, Sefcovic said he had received direct......

US dollar pares gains after February payrolls fall short of expectations

The U.S. dollar eased against major currencies on Friday after official data revealed an unexpected drop in payrolls for February, raising speculation that the Federal Reserve may lower interest rates sooner than anticipated. Weak jobs data According to government statistics, the U.S. economy lost 92,000 jobs in February following a downward......

Iranian AI disinformation campaign escalates during conflict

Iranian state media and pro Iran social media accounts have intensified the use of AI generated images and videos since hostilities began between US and Israeli forces and Iran in late February, according to a report that describes a fast moving online campaign built around false claims of successful strikes on American and Israeli military......

Global investors shift toward international stocks as BofA predicts new market order

Global investors are directing significantly more capital toward international equities than US stocks for the first time in nearly a decade, a trend Bank of America analysts describe as the emergence of a “new world order” in financial markets. Data cited by Bloomberg from a Bank of America report show that about $104 billion......

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