Market Overview: A Sea of Red on Wall StreetThe U.S. stock market faced a brutal sell-off on Friday, March 27th, 2026, as a combination of escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and deteriorating consumer sentiment sent major indexes tumbling. The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite (^IXIC) led the decline, shedding 459.72 points, or 2.15%, to finish at 20,948.36. This move officially pushed the index further into correction territory, marking a more than 10% decline from its recent peaks.The S&P 500 ( ...

Flow Traders 1Q 2026 Pre-Close Call Amsterdam, the Netherlands - Flow Traders Ltd. (Euronext: FLOW) publishes the 1Q 2026 pre-close call script to be used with analysts post the market close on 26 March 2026. Welcome to the Flow Traders 1Q 2026 pre-close call, which is being conducted post the European market close on 26 March. During this call we will highlight relevant publicly available data and industry trends in our markets and relate these data points to their impact on our business for the quarter. ...

Bank of Montreal targets 15% return on equity on wealth, US businesses growth | Reuters Exclusive news, data and analytics for financial market professionalsLearn more aboutRefinitiv BMO logo is seen in this illustration taken January 7, 2026. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration Purchase Licensing Rights, opens new tab March 26 (Reuters) - Bank of Montreal said on Thursday it is targeting a return on equity of more than 15% by 2028, as it eyes growth across its wealth management and U.S. businesses. The bank ha ...

Stock markets have been gaining for the past two days, with the BSE Sensex rising 2,577.06 points or 3.54 per cent. On Wednesday, the 30-share benchmark jumped 1,205 points or 1.63 per cent to settle at 75,273.45.Reflecting the improvement in investor sentiment, the market capitalisation of BSE-listed companies increased by Rs 15,80,204.92 crore to Rs 4,31,01,834.74 crore (USD 4.59 trillion) during the period.Here are the top gainers and losers of the day: Nifty50 top gainersShriram Finance (+5.80%)UltraTec ...

Key Takeaways Oil fell on peace hopes, but conflicting U.S.-Iran signals and regional risks keep volatility elevated.XOM is backed by Permian and Guyana growth, plus low debt and a Baytown low-carbon project.CVX and E offer diversified operations, with growth tied to Guyana, renewables and portfolio moves.Currently, oil isn’t reacting to fundamentals as much as it is to fast-changing geopolitical headlines. And there is much uncertainty on that front. Recent reports from The New York Times suggest that the ...

Venture Global shares are powering higher. What’s driving VG stock higher?Why Oil Is Surging AgainTrump suggested early Monday that "productive" discussions with Iran were taking place and that the U.S. was considering a temporary pause in planned strikes. Markets initially took that as a sign of de‑escalation, and crude briefly plunged nearly 8%.By Tuesday, however, Iranian outlets dismissed the idea of any talks, calling Trump's comments inaccurate. With no diplomatic progress and military activity intens ...

Following the crude markets is gradually becoming an extreme sport rather than a financial hobby, with US President Trump unleashing a flurry of contradictory messages this week. Is the US holding talks with Iran? Trump says the talks are constructive, Iran says there were none. Can the US reopen the Strait of Hormuz? One day, Trump states he would obliterate Iran if it doesn’t, the next day the President claims he and the ayatollah will share control over it. In an atmosphere of absolute madness, ICE Brent ...

5 Hidden Winners of Geopolitical Tensions Beyond Oil and Defense | Investing.com Traders placed $580M in oil bets minutes before Trump's Iran post Trump delays strikes on Iranian power plants, says talks with Tehran "very good" Wall Street averages end more than 1% higher on Middle East de-escalation hopes Oil prices jump over 4% after Iran refutes US talks claims 5 Hidden Winners of Geopolitical Tensions Beyond Oil and Defense By Tafara Tsoka Stock Markets Published 03/24/2026, 02:32 AM 5 Hidden Winners of ...

Indian markets on Dalal Street rallied sharply as easing tensions in the US-Iran conflict and stable oil prices boosted sentiment. Track Nifty 50 and BSE Sensex performance and key global triggers.Photograph: Danish Siddiqui/ReutersSensex and Nifty50 Rally: Key Highlights from Today’s MarketSensex and Nifty rebounded significantly following positive signals regarding the Middle East conflict and a temporary halt on strikes targeting Iranian energy infrastructure.Global markets, including Asian markets, reac ...

Key TakeawaysIran launched its 77th wave of missile attacks targeting northern Israel, including the Haifa region, as regional tensions reach a critical boiling point.South Korea triggered emergency energy protocols, including the restart of five nuclear reactors and mandatory vehicle restrictions, to mitigate a looming fuel crisis.The KOSPI (KOSPI) experienced extreme volatility, reversing a massive 4.39% early gain to turn negative as geopolitical fears outweighed brief optimism for a diplomatic deal.Gold ...