U.S. strikes Iran as Tehran retaliates, raising risk of wider war
U.S. Central Command announced new strikes around the Strait of Hormuz following Iranian attacks on ships and U.S. military personnel. Iran said it retaliated.
Stock market news — Tuesday, 1 September 2026
313 headlines. Of the 258 with a specific market target, 122 were positive, 67 negative and 69 neutral — overall mood leaning optimistic. Most mentioned: SPY, PANW, AMZN.
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Oil prices surge above $94 after U.S. strikes Iran in Hormuz
GoPro joins AI bonanza with pivot into data centers as shares skyrocket 40%
Action camera maker GoPro is merging with private photonics company Starman Optical and joining the AI wave.
Crude Rallies on Concern of Prolonged Disruption to Middle East Oil Supplies
October WTI crude oil (CLV26 ) is up +1.99 (+2.32%) today, and October RBOB gasoline (RBV26 ) is up +0.0153 (+0.50%). Crude oil and gasoline prices are sharply higher for a second day today, with crude oil posting a 6-week high. Crude…
Tehran urges return to June deal, oil prices rise as Trump vows to hit Iran 'hard'
Iran launched an attack on two American bases in Jordan on Monday in retaliation for the U.S. attack on its Larak Island.
Global bond yields soar to multi-decade highs as Middle East turmoil reignites inflation fears
Bond yields surged across major markets Tuesday as U.S.-Iran hostilities revived energy and inflation risks, with Japan and U.K. yields at multi-decade highs.
This could be the 10-year Treasury’s tipping point into the danger zone
An unrelenting rout has global bond yields touching their highest levels since 2008, driving up borrowing costs for households, businesses and world governments.
Global oil prices surge to a 6-week high after the U.S. strikes Iran in Hormuz
Oil prices on Tuesday settled at their highest levels in nearly six weeks, after the U.S. military said it struck Iranian targets in the Strait of Hormuz in response to Tehran’s overnight attacks on ships transiting the vital waterway.
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Analysis-Not just Nvidia: these power and cooling firms are riding the trillion-dollar data centre boom
Jim Cramer says Nvidia should do a half-trillion dollar, Apple-style stock buyback
CNBC’s Jim Cramer said Nvidia should dramatically increase its stock buyback.
Trump selects Hung Cao to serve as US Navy secretary
Cocoa Prices Fall on Larger Supplies from the Ivory Coast
December ICE NY cocoa (CCZ26 ) closed down -200 (-2.95%) on Tuesday, and December ICE London cocoa #7 (CAZ26 ) closed down -42 (-0.86%). Cocoa prices retreated on Tuesday, with London cocoa falling from an 11-month high. Larger supplies…
Coffee Prices Pressured by Rising Supplies
December arabica coffee (KCZ26 ) closed down -2.05 (-0.66%) on Tuesday, and November ICE robusta coffee (RMX26 ) closed down -68 (-1.93%). Coffee prices settled lower on Tuesday, with arabica falling to a 1-month low and robusta sliding…
Major U.S. Oil Port Selected for Nuclear Power Project
The port of Corpus Christi has become one of two ports selected for a project aimed at integrating small modular reactors in a bid to expand the use of nuclear power in more industries—and propel SMR technology forward. Small modular…
Sugar Prices Rally on the Outlook for a Global Deficit
October NY world sugar #11 (SBV26 ) closed up +0.55 (+3.09%) on Tuesday, and October London ICE white sugar #5 (SWV26 ) closed up +19.60 (+3.81%). Sugar prices settled sharply higher on Tuesday after the International Sugar Organization…
Dollar Firms on Rising T-Note Yields and Crude Prices
The dollar index (DXY00 ) rose by +0.27% on Tuesday. Soaring T-note yields on Tuesday strengthened the dollar’s interest rate differentials and pushed the dollar higher. Also, Tuesday’s +5% surge in WTI crude oil to a 6-week high raised…
Crude Prices Surge on Escalation of US-Iran Hostilities
October WTI crude oil (CLV26 ) closed up +4.46 (+5.20%) on Tuesday, and October RBOB gasoline (RBV26 ) closed up +0.0581 (+1.89%). Crude oil and gasoline prices surged on Tuesday, with crude oil posting a 6-week high. Crude prices…
Dollar Supported by Rising T-Note Yields and Falling Stocks
The dollar index (DXY00 ) is up by +0.12% today. Soaring T-note yields today have strengthened the dollar’s interest rate differentials and are pushing the dollar higher. Also, today’s +2% rally in WTI crude oil to a 6-week high is…
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Sugar Prices Climb as ISO Projects a Global Deficit
October NY world sugar #11 (SBV26 ) is up +0.56 (+3.14%) today, and October London ICE white sugar #5 (SWV26 ) is up +21.20 (+4.12%). Sugar prices are sharply higher today after the International Sugar Organization (ISO) projected a…
Hogs Holding Steady on Tuesday
Lean hog futures are trading with contracts up a dime to down a nickel in the front months on Tuesday’s midday. USDA’s national base hog price was reported at $89.64 on Tuesday morning, up 99 cents from the day prior. The CME Lean Hog…
Stocks Retreat as Global Bond Yields Surge
The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) is down by -0.66% today, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down by -0.43%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down by -1.30%. E-mini S&P futures (ESU26 ) are down -0.66%, and…
Stocks Settle Lower as Bond Yields Surge
The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) closed down by -0.71% on Tuesday, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed down by -0.79%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed down by -1.29%. E-mini S&P futures (ESU26 ) fell…
Corn Rallying on Tuesday
Corn futures are trading with contracts 7 to 8 cents at midday. There were another 187 deliveries issued against September corn overnight. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price is up 5 3/4 cents at $4.97 1/4. This week’s Crop…
Nat-Gas Prices Slip as US Weather Forecasts Turn Cooler
October Nymex natural gas (NGV26 ) on Tuesday closed down -0.031 (-1.06%). Nat-gas prices settled lower on Tuesday as US weather forecasts turned cooler, potentially reducing nat-gas demand from electricity providers to power…
Cattle Slipping Back on Tuesday
Live cattle futures are showing 65 cent to $1.45 losses on the day. Last week’s cash trade was mostly $220-222 late across the country. Nothing has been reported for this week. Feeder cattle futures are trading with $1.10 to $2 losses…
Yum says Pizza Hut CEO Aaron Powell resigns
Soybeans Rallying on Tuesday Following EPA News, Ratings Drop
Soybeans are trading with contracts 25 to 29 ¼ cents higher at midday. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price is up 10 ¾ cents at $12.61 1/4. Soymeal futures ate up $6 to $6.70 on the day, with Soy Oil up 107 to 115 points.…
House adopts measure condemning socialism ahead of November election
Republicans also inserted a call to pass the highly controversial voter-ID bill known as the SAVE America Act into the socialism resolution.
Global Bond Selloff Weighs on Stocks
The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) is down by -0.44% today, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down by -0.34%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down by -0.96%. E-mini S&P futures (ESU26 ) are down -0.46%, and…
Russian cybercrime operation being dismantled after two decades, US officials and CrowdStrike say
Why is Dropbox stock sliding today?
Blue Origin wins Mars network contract on strong infrastructure plan
Dropbox stock falls after Bloomberg reports data breach
Dow drops below a key chart level, warning of more trouble ahead
The index last closed below its 50-day moving average on April 10, which marked the end of a correction phase that included a 5,000-point drop at its low point.
Greenland Resources gets $120M LOI from Nordic Investment Bank for Malmbjerg project
Exploitation licence granted by the government gives it a “dominant mineral licence position” on the island’s east coast, the company says.
Google prepares Gemini 3.8 Flash to narrow AI coding gap, WSJ reports
Dell’s AI servers drive a stellar earnings performance, and a raised outlook
The company’s backlog has reached $95 billion as demand accelerates for its AI servers
Wheat Bulls Extending Higher on Tuesday
The wheat complex is starting off September with gains. Chicago SRW contracts are up 9 to 10 cents on the day. There were another 9 deliveries overnight against Sep CBT wheat. KC HRW futures are 7 to 16 ½ cents higher so at midday.…
Palo Alto Networks’ stock falls despite strong AI cybersecurity demand
Enterprise cyber threats and AI adoption are giving Palo Alto Networks ‘durable tailwinds,’ according to CEO Nikesh Arora, but the stock retreated after an earnings beat
Palo Alto Networks beats quarterly estimates on AI demand, continues acquisition spree
Palo Alto Networks' stock has nearly doubled this year as AI boosts demand for security detection and response tools
Stan Kroenke agrees to buy MLB's Angels, valuing team and regional network at $4 billion
Kroenke Sports and Entertainment was valued at more than $26 billion in CNBC's most recent list of the world's most valuable sports empires.
Dell surges 9% after lifting fiscal 2027 forecast on AI server strength
Dell sees AI server revenue tripling in fiscal 2027. Six months ago, it was looking for the number to double.
Apple Maps changes name of Lake Ontario to ’Lake America’
Mexico stocks lower at close of trade; S&P/BMV IPC down 1.40%
Raytheon wins $42.5M Navy air traffic contract
Colombia stocks higher at close of trade; COLCAP up 1.86%
General Electric wins $2.9B Navy engine contract from DoD
Russia stocks higher at close of trade; MOEX Russia Index up 0.44%
Chegg stock rises as company repays debt, achieves debt-free status
Wolfe Research Names Top Media and Entertainment Stocks for 2026
S&P upgrades Viper Energy outlook on parent’s cash flow
Investors argue against novel ETF label in letters to US SEC
Why is GitLab stock surging today?
Why is Palo Alto Networks stock gaining today?
Palo Alto Networks beats quarterly earnings estimates, acquires AI platform Console
Cotton Fading Back Lower on Turnaround Tuesday
Cotton is showing Turnaround Tuesday losses of 131 to 152 points so far at midday. Crude oil is $3.81 per barrel, with the US dollar index $0.275 higher. Weekly Crop Progress data showed 89% of the US cotton setting bolls as of Sunday,…
Which workers are using AI surprisingly often? Dry cleaners and construction workers.
The adoption of artificial intelligence at work has been widespread, but more “shallow” than expected — for now.
EU Struggles to Curb Energy Transition Dependence on China
In recent years, the European Union has replaced one critical energy and security vulnerability with another heavy dependence for its green energy ambitions. As the EU has moved to phase out Russian energy imports and reduce the overall…
Solar Power Is Booming in Emerging Markets
Solar energy is going gangbusters. The world is adding photovoltaic solar panels at a blistering rate, shattering its own records year after year, buoyed by a flood of ever-cheaper solar panels out of China. “We have a plentiful and…
Some Navy subs are waiting years for shipyard work, and that’s costing billions of dollars
In the past decade, U.S. attack submarines have spent 41 ship-years idle, GAO found.
U.S. strikes Iran as Tehran retaliates, raising risk of wider war
U.S. Central Command announced new strikes around the Strait of Hormuz following Iranian attacks on ships and U.S. military personnel. Iran said it retaliated.
U.S. Crude Inventories Drop amid Continued SPR Draws
The American Petroleum Institute (API) estimated that crude oil inventories in the United States fell 2.6 million barrels in the week ending August 28. In the week prior, US crude oil inventories rose by 4.2 million barrels. Commercial…
Stocks making the biggest moves after hours: Dell, MongoDB, GitLab and more
These are the stocks posting the largest moves in after-hours trading.
WEC Energy Group Takes Over #288 Spot From Arch Capital Group
In the latest look at the underlying components of the S&P 500 ordered by largest market capitalization, WEC Energy Group Inc (Symbol: WEC) has taken over the #288 spot from Arch Capital Group Ltd (Symbol: ACGL), according to The Online…
United Parcel Service Now #156 Largest Company, Surpassing General Motors
In the latest look at the underlying components of the S&P 500 ordered by largest market capitalization, United Parcel Service Inc (Symbol: UPS) has taken over the #156 spot from General Motors Co (Symbol: GM), according to The Online…
10-year yield hits highest since January 2025 as higher oil prices stoke inflation worries
Treasury yields increased on Tuesday as investors monitored a reignition of tensions in the Middle East.
This could be the 10-year Treasury’s tipping point into the danger zone
An unrelenting rout has global bond yields touching their highest levels since 2008, driving up borrowing costs for households, businesses and world governments.