What drove last week’s volatile market

Wall Street got back to its winning ways last week after navigating a hawkish Federal Reserve meeting, volatile swings in chip stocks, and a critical round of Big Tech earnings. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 1% for the week, snapping a three-week losing streak. The S & P 500 gained 1% last week, while…

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Why Costco keeps gas prices so low

Gas prices are rising again following a sharp escalation of the war in Iran. And as Americans look for ways to save money at the pump, many are turning to Costco’s gas stations for cheaper fuel. Demand for Costco’s gasoline reached record levels during the quarter ended May 10, though the company didn’t disclose sales…

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Tesla (TSLA) Q2 2026 earnings report

Elon Musk is interviewed on CNBC from the Tesla headquarters in Texas. CNBC Tesla reported earnings after the bell. Here’s how the company did, compared with estimates from analysts polled by LSEG: Here’s how the company did compared to Wall Street expectations, according to estimates from analysts polled by LSEG Earnings per share: 33 cents…

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renewed U.S.-Iran conflict chokes Hormuz

Commercial vessels remain anchored off Port Sultan Qaboos around Qaboos Port on June 21, 2026 in Muscat, Oman. Elke Scholiers | Getty Images News | Getty Images Vessel traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has slumped since U.S. President Donald Trump’s blockade took effect last week, with shipowners increasingly avoiding one of the world’s most…

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How to trade extreme weather

Markets are underestimating the impact of climate volatility across asset classes, commodity strategists warn, as extreme heat grips Europe and meteorologists flag the risk of a powerful El Niño this year. The World Meteorological Organization expects a “strong El Niño event” in the tropical Pacific between July and September this year. El Niño is a…

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