Falling oil could help but Fed is the next test

CNBC’s Jim Cramer on Friday said falling oil prices helped revive the stock market, but warned that next week’s Federal Reserve meeting could quickly change the outlook for investors. “Thank heavens oil went down today,” the “Mad Money” host said. “It changed everything.” Stocks rebounded Friday as oil prices retreated, helping the major averages recover…

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Bloom Energy is trading more options than SpaceX

Crude oil is back above $90 and energy stocks in the S&P 500 index are approaching fresh 52-week highs as the group’s year-to-date rally surpasses 40%. Despite energy stocks holding the title as the best-performing sector in the S&P 500 in 2026, options traders seem unconvinced the strength in conventional energy assets will continue. Instead,…

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Private security spending rises as violent crime falls

The trendy Hillcrest neighborhood of San Diego, California, was the backdrop for violent acts and hate crimes. Business owners had enough. The Hillcrest Business Association‘s members in 2024 began paying a third-party service around $400,000 annually for eight hours of unarmed security guard patrol each day. The association plans to add about $150,000 to the…

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