Shares fell Wednesday in Europe and Asia and oil prices surged more than 2% after the U.S. launched strikes on Iran following attacks on three ships in the Strait of Hormuz. Brent crude, the international standard,

Oil prices jumped after the U.S. Treasury’s announcement, which followed attacks on commercial vessels near the Strait of Hormuz.

Oil futures climbed late Tuesday after the Treasury Department canceled a license granted on June 21 to allow for the sale of Iranian oil.

Oil climbed almost 6% after attacks on Persian Gulf shipping prompted the US to revoke a waiver that had relaxed restrictions on Iranian crude sales.

July 7, 2026. Samsung Electronics on Tuesday (July 7) forecast a 19-fold jump in second-quarter operating profi

Samsung Electronics Co.’s quarterly profit surged 19-fold but failed to impress investors used to eye-catching growth from the suppliers of AI chips.

Samsung Electronics Co.’s quarterly profit surged 19-fold, just surpassing elevated expectations due to relentless demand for memory chips needed in AI data centers.

Shares of memory and AI-related stocks tumbled premarket on Tuesday despite Samsung Electronics (SSNLF) projecting a staggering 19-fold surge in second-quarter operating profit as investors remained concerned about the sustainability of the ​AI boom.

Eurasia Group founder Ian Bremmer discusses President Donald Trump's criticism of NATO allies on 'The Claman Countdown.'

The development is a sign that the peace agreement reached between the U.S. and Iran last month remains on fragile ground.

The Big Money Show’ co-host Jackie DeAngelis analyzes the U.S. response to Iran's actions in the Strait of Hormuz, questioning why NATO allies are hesitant to provide support. She highlights President Donald Trump's efforts to work diplomatically.

The massive decline in oil prices over the past few weeks has gifted the Trump administration with some unexpected leverage in its ongoing negotiations with Iran.

"Well, I think it certainly sends a symbolic message out there to everyone that puts them on notice in case they hadn't been noticing that Texas really is, a substantial place in this regard," said Ray Perryman,

The Texas Stock Exchange will commence trading on Monday, kickstarting the first real test of one of the most well-funded new exchanges to launch in decades.

The doors opened today on the nation's newest stock exchange. The Texas Stock Exchange out of Dallas is part of the state's push to challenge Wall Street's dominance.

The Texas Stock Exchange starts test trading as it prepares to compete with Nasdaq and the New York Stock Exchange.