Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has made clear that when it comes to the Iran war, he's not done yet. Less clear is President Donald Trump's willingness to let the conflict drag on much longer. Michael Oren, former Israeli ambassador to the US, Said the intense military stage of the war with Iran may be followed by a protracted standoff that may look more like the Cold War than a conclusive end.
Erik Hirsch, Co-CEO of Hamilton Lane, joins Matt Miller on "Bloomberg Markets." While most funds had tried to meet investor demands for cash, BlackRock last week decided to limit withdrawals in a move that other managers have since followed. Hirsch says he expects more managers to follow suit.
The cost of airline tickets may jump as much as 9% as oil prices soar in the aftermath of the Iran war, according to the leading aviation industry group. "You're looking at probably an 8% or 9% increase" in airfares, Willie Walsh, director general of the International Air Transport Association, said at a conference in Lima. George Ferguson of Bloomberg Intelligence has more.
Apple is focused on limiting the crease and improving durability for its forthcoming foldable iPhone, which will have iPad-like features when opened, according to people with knowledge of the matter. Bloomberg's Mark Gurman discusses how the devices will fit into Apple's lineup with Caroline Hyde and Ed Ludlow on "Bloomberg Tech."
In times of uncertainty, we often look for something solid to hold onto. Lately, it seems the world’s investors have decided that “something solid” is, quite literally, gold.
The metal’s soaring price is more than just a market trend; it's a global barometer of anxiety.
When faith in currencies, governments, and traditional financial systems begins to waver, we see a familiar flight to the perceived safety of this timeless asset.
Well, pull out the party hats and dust off the stock tickers.
Lithium, the commodity that investors and analysts had all but left for dead in the great market purge of 2023-2024, is back.
The stock market has long treated Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) less as a traditional automaker and more as a futuristic technology cult, with its valuation soaring on the gravitational pull of its CEO, Elon Musk.
This persistent "Musk Premium" has burned countless short-sellers.
Bitcoin has vaporised more than US$800 billion in its latest crash and sucked US$1 trillion out of the broader crypto market.
With nearly US$2 trillion in market value and rising allocations from Wall Street firms, ETFs, pension funds, and insurers, Bitcoin is increasingly woven into traditional finance.
Global energy markets are reeling as oil tracks toward its most significant weekly gain in four years, fuelled by escalating conflict in the Middle East.
Global oil prices held steady on March 3 as energy markets braced for an intensification of conflict in the Middle East.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will officially stop collecting billions in trade duties at 12:01 a.m. EST on Tuesday, following a landmark Supreme Court ruling that declared President Donald Trump’s use of emergency powers to levy tariffs illegal.
"We think this is not days, for sure, but it's not months either," says Jean Boivin, head of BlackRock Investment Institute, as he sees the energy-led supply chain shock of the Iran war lasting "in the realm of weeks."
Dollar General (NYSE:DG) delivered a strong finish to its fiscal year 2025, posting fourth-quarter results that significantly outpaced the prior year's performance.
G-III Apparel Group (NASDAQ:GIII) on Wednesday reported fiscal 2026 net sales of $2.96 billion for the period ended January 31, 2026, a decrease of 7% from the prior year, reflecting softer wholesale demand in certain categories and ongoing challenges in the retail apparel environment.
Ollie’s Bargain Outlet Holdings (NASDAQ:OLLI) issued a confident outlook for the coming year, signaling that the appetite for extreme-value retail remains robust even as the broader consumer sector faces fluctuating discretionary spending.
Dick’s Sporting Goods (NYSE:DKS) issued a bullish sales forecast for the coming year, betting that its newly completed acquisition of Foot Locker will transform the domestic retailer into a global athletic powerhouse.
Vera Bradley (NASDAQ:VRA) returned to profitability in its final quarter of the year, a milestone that coincided with a major overhaul of its executive suite as the luggage and accessories retailer seeks to reverse a period of declining sales.
America’s Car-Mart (NASDA:CRMT) saw its sales volumes tumble in the third quarter, a result the company attributed to a deliberate "moderation of capital" as it transitions its financial structure and navigates a difficult credit environment.
Lifetime Brands (NASDAQ:LCUT), a global provider of kitchenware and tableware, concluded a challenging fiscal year on a high note, returning to profitability in the fourth quarter despite a broader contraction in consumer spending on home goods.
Village Farms International (NASDAQ:VFF) cemented its transition from a traditional greenhouse grower to a high-margin cannabis producer, reporting record consolidated net income of $21 million, or $0.19 per share, for the full year 2025.
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