geopolitical uncertainty

30 articles
The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Matthew Benjamin

The 'Sell America' Trade That Never Was: Apollo Economist Debunks Market Narrative

Apollo economist debunks "Sell America" trade narrative, showing simultaneous U.S. stock, bond, and dollar selloffs occurred on only 17 days in 2025—statistically insignificant.
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BenzingaBenzinga··Eva Mathew

S&P 500 Poised for Recovery as Iran Tensions Ease, Futures Point Higher

S&P 500 rebounds after Thursday's 1.74% decline as Trump delays Iran strikes to April 6, signaling de-escalation and boosting market sentiment.
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BenzingaBenzinga··Eva Mathew

Futures Signal Caution as S&P 500 Weighs Geopolitical Risks and Economic Data

S&P 500 futures down 0.41% Thursday as traders await jobless claims data and monitor Iran tensions, though prediction markets favor modest opening gain.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Matt Dilallo

Iran Nuclear Talks Could Roil Oil Markets: Three Energy Stocks Built to Weather Volatility

Iran nuclear talks create oil market uncertainty. Three energy stocks—Energy Transfer, Clearway Energy, and Chevron—offer different paths through volatility.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··James Halley

Canadian Gold Giants Surge Amid Market Decline: Mining Stocks Outpace S&P 500

Canadian miners $AEM and $WPM surge 19-22% in 2026 as gold exceeds $5,000/oz, outpacing broader market decline with record earnings and double-digit dividend increases.
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Investing.comInvesting.com··Jordan Chussler

Three Blue-Chips Boost Dividends Sharply, Signaling Confidence Amid Market Uncertainty

HSBC, Crown Holdings, and Torm A/S boost dividends by 34-350%, offering yields from 1.22% to 9.6% amid investor demand for equity income.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Bram Berkowitz

Iran Tensions Reignite Market Volatility: What History Reveals About War and Stock Returns

Iran conflict creates market uncertainty. Historical data shows S&P 500 losses before wars, but gains during conflict periods. Oil price surge poses greatest economic risk.
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BenzingaBenzinga··Lekha Gupta

Thor Industries Faces Margin Squeeze Despite 5.3% Sales Growth; Guides Below Consensus

Thor Industries beat Q2 EPS estimates but issued downside guidance citing geopolitical uncertainty, with margin pressures across RV segments weighing on outlook.
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Investing.comInvesting.com··Michael Kramer

S&P 500 Faces Volatile Week as Geopolitical Tensions, Treasury Settlements Collide

S&P 500 faces gamma support test at 6,800 amid Iran tensions, $91B Treasury settlements, and jobs report release pushing oil 9% higher to $73.
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The Motley FoolThe Motley Fool··Emma Newbery

Tech Stocks Drive Market Higher on AI Infrastructure Optimism

Tech stocks surge as S&P 500 gains 0.56% on AI infrastructure optimism. Nvidia leads rally following Meta partnership announcement for data center chips.
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