Goldman Sachs on Monday posted first quarter results that topped expectations on record equities trading results and higher-than-expected investment banking revenue. Here’s what the company reported: Earnings: $17.55 per share vs. $16.49 LSEG estimate Revenue: $17.23 billion vs. $16.97 billion expected The bank said profit climbed 19% from the year-earlier quarter to $5.63 billion, or…
Lightning occurs when META 4, an Oil Products Tanker, sails into Muscat Anchorage on March 21, 2026 at Sultan Qaboos Port in Muscat, Oman. Elke Scholiers | Getty Images President Donald Trump ordered a naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday, dimming hopes for a quick end to the conflict in the Middle…
Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange during morning trading on April 08, 2026 in New York City. Michael M. Santiago | Getty Images The U.S. move to blockade the critical Strait of Hormuz has led to a familiar market response: surging crude prices, rising bond yields and a firmer dollar….
Debris of a NATO air defence system that intercepted a missile launched from Iran is seen in Dortyol, in southern Hatay province, Turkey, March 4, 2026 in this screengrab from video. Ihlas News Agency | Via Reuters Asia-Pacific markets opened lower Monday, as investors weigh a U.S. naval blockade on Iran’s ports after talks between…
Oil tankers and gas tankers were affected by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, leading to a global energy crisis stemming from the war in the Middle East. Photos For You | Moment | Getty Images Crude oil prices surged on Sunday, as the U.S. Navy prepares to impose a blockade on Iran’s ports…
We have so many struggles going on right now that it’s hard to believe the market can stay up at this level for much longer. It’s a visceral moment where the losses mount quickly if you are on the wrong side of the trade. We all know that it’s time to embrace the bear, right?…
Time to buckle up. Earnings season is returning, and hopes of a durable resolution to the Iran war faced a setback over the weekend, injecting fresh uncertainty into the trading week ahead. Here’s a closer look at the three big things we are watching over the next five days. 1. Iran war: Peace talks between…
U.S. President Donald Trump speaks to reporters before boarding Air Force One on April 10, 2026 at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland. Win McNamee | Getty Images President Donald Trump on Sunday said the U.S. will blockade the Strait of Hormuz after talks held in Pakistan to end the Iran war hit the skids. “Effective immediately,…
(This is the Warren Buffett Watch newsletter, news and analysis on all things Warren Buffett and Berkshire Hathaway. You can sign up here to receive it every Friday evening in your inbox.) PacifiCorp court win could reduce wildfire damages by $1B or more An Oregon Court of Appeals ruling this week accepted PacifiCorp’s argument the judge in a 2023 trial mistakenly…
The S & P 500 posted its best week since November, sparked by the United States and Iran agreeing to a temporary ceasefire. President Donald Trump announced a two-week pause in attacks on Iran late Tuesday, which sent equities soaring. The S & P 500 surged 2.5% on Wednesday, while the Nasdaq jumped 2.8%. The…
