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People walk on Fifth Avenue, in New York City, U.S., August 7, 2025. REUTERS/Adam Gray
May 26, 2026

US consumer confidence ebbs in May as inflation worries mount

The Conference Board reports a slight decline in U.S. consumer confidence in May due to inflation concerns tied to the war with Iran.

Stocks mixed as Nvidia dips after SoftBank stake sale
May 1, 2026

S&P 500, Nasdaq end higher, notch weekly gains after earnings-heavy week

The S&P 500 and Nasdaq hit record closing highs after a strong earnings week, driven by tech gains and easing crude prices amid geopolitical tensions.

Northrop Grumman logo is seen in this illustration taken July 26, 2025. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration
Jan 27, 2026

Northrop Grumman posts higher quarterly profit as geopolitical uncertainty fuels demand

Northrop Grumman posted higher Q4 profit and revenue on strong aeronautics sales but issued a 2026 outlook below estimates.

Oil climbs on concerns over potential Iranian supply disruption
Jan 14, 2026

Oil climbs on concerns over potential Iranian supply disruption

LONDON, Jan 14 (Reuters) – Oil prices rose on Wednesday for a fifth straight session on fears of Iranian supply disruptions due to a potential U.S. attack on Iran and possible retaliation against U.S. regional interests. Brent futures were up 76 cents, or 1.2%, at $66.23 a barrel at 1411 GMT. U.S. West Texas Intermediate […]

FILE PHOTO: Artillery shells are lined up in an storage room at the Loading of Ammunition and Packaging (LAP) hall of the new artillery plant of ammunition maker Rheinmetall, as the media tours the facilities on the day of its inauguration, in Unterluess, Germany, August 27, 2025. REUTERS/Annegret Hilse/File Photo
Jan 8, 2026

Defense Stocks Jump After Trump Calls for $1.5T Budget

Global defense stocks rallied after President Trump called for a $1.5 trillion U.S. military budget despite buyback concerns.

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