US stocks opened lower Thursday as a historic selloff in Treasury bonds continued to dominate markets, with the 30-year yield touching its highest level in more than two decades. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 179.66 points, or 0.35%, to 51,331.93 shortly after the opening bell. The S&P 500 dropped 0.48% to 7,669.46, while the
Oil prices rose around 2% on Thursday as diplomatic efforts between the US and Iran showed little sign of progress, keeping geopolitical risks in focus. Brent crude futures climbed back above $105 a barrel, while investors also assessed uncertainty surrounding a potential US ban on diesel exports. Brent crude futures were up 2.09%, at $105.2
Bitcoin Cash (BCH) surged roughly 26% over 24 hours to trade above $340 on Wednesday, emerging as one of the cryptocurrency market’s strongest performers after CME Group unveiled plans to launch regulated BCH futures. The announcement triggered an immediate reaction, with Bitcoin Cash reportedly climbing approximately 14% within an hour before extending its advance toward
Top quantum computing stocks like IonQ, Rigetti Computing (RGTI), and D-Wave Quantum (QBTS) are rising today after IonQ made a breakthrough this week. IonQ stock is up more than 10% in the pre-market session, while D-Wave Quantum is up 4.70%. Rigetti Computing is up by over 5.2%, while Infleqtion (INFQ) is up by over 5.5%.
Rapid advances in artificial intelligence are widening corporate attack surfaces, turning enterprise security into an essential operating expense rather than a discretionary technology purchase. While broader software valuations have faced significant pressure this year, cybersecurity stocks have emerged as a rare pocket of premium multiples tied to mission-critical demand. Ritholtz chief executive Josh Brown contends
US stocks opened lower on Wednesday, pulling back after the Nasdaq Composite closed at a record high a day earlier, as investors rotated out of some of this week’s biggest technology winners. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 148.57 points, or 0.29%, to 51,715.12. The S&P 500 dropped 0.12% to 7,755.71, while the Nasdaq Composite
Microsoft (MSFT) stock gained 2% on Wednesday after the market opened after Stifel upgraded the technology giant to Buy from Hold and raised its price target to $575 from $530. The new target implies around 15% upside from Tuesday’s close. Stifel said Microsoft’s artificial intelligence initiatives, Azure growth and Microsoft 365 Copilot adoption could support
Nexo has published its “The Future of Digital Wealth 2026” report, which examines how affluent investors in the US, UK, and Argentina are incorporating crypto into their broader financial strategies. According to Nexo, operational friction rather than investor conviction is the main barrier preventing high-net-worth investors from using crypto as part of long-term wealth building.
Historically, two financial forces have consistently struck fear into equity markets: higher oil prices and a sharp increase in government bond yields. Elevated borrowing costs typically compress corporate valuations, while rising energy costs act as a stealth tax on consumer spending. Yet, in September 2026, standard market mechanics appear temporarily suspended. The 10-year US Treasury
SanDisk (NASDAQ:SNDK) received a fresh bullish call from Rosenblatt, which initiated coverage of the memory-chip maker with a Buy rating and a $2,400 price target. The stock gained 4% after the market opened on Tuesday. The target represents an upside of over 35% from SanDisk’s recent trading levels of $1,766.64, and comes after the stock