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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Reuben Gregg Brewer

Oil Surge Roils Markets as Middle East Tensions Spike; Long-Term Investors Eye Opportunities

Middle East tensions drive oil prices higher, triggering market volatility. Energy spikes historically prove temporary; investors should prepare to buy quality stocks at discounted prices.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Ben Gran

Global Capital Rush: $104B Floods Into International Stocks as Investors Flee U.S. Markets

International stocks attract $104B in 2026 versus $25B for U.S. funds, outperforming domestic markets amid commodity demand and currency shifts.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Todd Shriber

Can Caterpillar Sustain Its AI-Fueled Rally Into 2026?

Caterpillar stock surged 124% on AI data center demand. Strong balance sheet and 30-year dividend streak position $CAT for continued growth.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Lee Samaha

Copper and Lithium Producers Poised for Growth as Commodity Prices Stabilize

Copper producer Freeport-McMoRan and lithium producer Albemarle attract investors as commodity prices stabilize, positioning both for growth amid expanding production and rising EV demand.
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BenzingaBenzinga··Piero Cingari

Tech Surge Lifts Nasdaq Past 25,000 as Oil, Gold Rally on Geopolitical Concerns

Nasdaq surged past 25,000 led by tech stocks, while oil and gold rallied on Middle East tensions. Cadence Design Systems jumped 10% on strong results despite Palo Alto Networks declining despite beating earnings.
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BenzingaBenzinga··Piero Cingari

Market Rally Broadens as Inflation Data Bolsters Rate-Cut Outlook

U.S. markets rally on softer inflation data boosting rate-cut expectations. Small-cap stocks, commodities, and growth sectors lead as investors bet on lower borrowing costs ahead.
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