Geopolitical tensions surrounding Iran have left investors uncertain about the conflict’s duration, with experts predicting a prolonged period of instability rather than a swift resolution. While oil supply disruptions are a concern, historical precedent suggests adaptation, and the crisis may accelerate the global shift away from oil dependence.
US stocks today: Nasdaq ends lower as chip weakness offsets solid earnings, economic data
U.S. stocks slipped as chipmakers dragged the Nasdaq and S&P 500 lower despite solid economic data and strong earnings expectations. Semiconductor weakness offset gains in
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