Copper futures climbed to around $6.90 a pound Thursday, a new record, before retreating to end the session lower after touching the high. The rally extends a run in a metal used across construction, electronics, transportation, and increasingly artificial intelligence infrastructure. Historically, copper prices …
The S&P 500 fell Thursday as investors weighed developments in the Middle East alongside a heavy slate of corporate earnings. The broad market index lost 0.18% to close at 7,709.96, while the Nasdaq Composite declined 0.06% to 26,348.35. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell …
Michigan health officials advised residents on Thursday to resume normal lettuce and salad green consumption, citing a slowdown in new cyclosporiasis infections after the state's case count reached 12,485, an increase of 267 from the prior day. Michigan has been the hardest-hit state in …
Crude oil prices rose Thursday after Iranian state news agency Fars published what it described as an initial draft of a strategic plan for managing the Strait of Hormuz, ending a run of three consecutive losing sessions. Brent crude, the international benchmark, rose about …
US gasoline futures rose above 2.92 dollars per gallon, up more than 3%, after touching a near five-week low, as traders weighed renewed Ukrainian attacks on Russian refining infrastructure against signs of easing tensions between the United States and Iran. Ukraine struck two Russian …
A draft plan under review by Iran's parliament would block U.S. and Israeli ships from passage through the Strait of Hormuz, according to Iranian state news outlet Fars. Cargo or other vessels connected to Israel would also be barred under the draft, as would …
Abdul El-Sayed, a 41-year-old doctor whose campaign centered on healthcare, the economy, and ending unconditional military aid to Israel, won Michigan's Democratic Senate primary over Representative Haley Stevens. The victory makes him the first progressive to win a statewide primary in a state that …
President Trump secured an emergency stay in Miami federal court that temporarily halts the BBC's attempt to obtain detailed records on the finances and ownership of his business empire. The stay pauses a Thursday deadline that would have compelled the Donald J. Trump Revocable …
Vickers' latest report, issued on August 6, 2026, highlights 25 companies showcasing notable insider purchases over the past three months. The report outlines investments across ten diverse sectors, including Communication Services, Utilities, Financial Services, and Energy. This breadth indicates strong market interest stemming from …
European markets exhibited a notable recovery this morning, lifting Wall Street's outlook for a mixed open. Traders observed a surge in positive sentiment following earlier downturns, which had spooked investors and prompted cautious trading. The positive momentum in Europe is driven by easing inflation …