Economy

BREAKING: Tanker Attacked in the Strait of Hormuz

An oil tanker has been attacked in the strategically crucial Strait of Hormuz, according to authorities in Oman

Investors beware: These stocks are the most at risk from AI disruption

Jefferies found a basket of "AI risk" stocks, ranging from MongoDB to Robinhood, that could be under threat as the technology develops.

Buffett successor Greg Abel faces first big test as Berkshire Hathaway CEO. Did he pass it?

Abel appears to have delivered the reassurance many shareholders were seeking at the outset of a new era.

All the highlights from Berkshire CEO Abel's first shareholder letter

After two months on the job, new Berkshire Hathaway CEO Greg Abel emphasizes he won't be making major changes to the way the company has operated for decades under Warren Buffett's leadership.

£12m for a Pokémon card? If you’re not in the game you’re missing a trick

The record sum paid at auction for a rare example is part of a boom in trading cards – and the prices can be staggering

First round of March Social Security payments goes out in 10 days

The first round of March Social Security payments for retirees, now capped at $5,108, will be issued in 10 days.

April Social Security direct payment worth $994 goes out in 31 days

The April 2026 Supplemental Security Income payments, worth up to $994, will be issued to recipients in 31 days.

Oil Price Expected to Surge After Iran Strikes and Strait of Hormuz Closure

Stock markets around the world could tumble on Monday and motorists are likely to pay more at the pump

$100 oil? Prolonged Hormuz closure could spark a 1970s-style energy shock

Energy analysts are bracing for a possible oil supply shock after U.S. strikes on Iran reignited fears of disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz.

The red state opportunity on data centers

Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) renewed his call for a national ban on data center construction this week, and it is being heeded in blue states such as Colorado, where Denver Mayor Mike Johnston announced just such a ban. With Democrats becoming more hostile to data center construction, Republicans have a huge opportunity to bring jobs, tax revenue, and increased electricity capacity to states they control.

How the attack on Iran could impact the global oil market and economy

The U.S.-Israeli attack raises the risk of major oil supply disruption. Iran is the fourth-largest OPEC producer and sits on the critical Strait of Hormuz.

3 themes that drove Wall Street's wild week and the new U.S.-Iran conflict wildcard

Investors last week wrestled with the impact of AI adoption on various sectors and the overall economy. This coming week is a wildcard after the U.S. and Israel attacked Iran.